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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, with India-Iran ties, trade, economic cooperation and Chabahar Port expected to feature in discussions during his visit

Panvel Mayor Nitin Patil said the completion of Shivneri reflected the PMCs continued efforts towards developing the city and strengthening its civic infrastructure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS Summit, with trade, civil nuclear cooperation, industrial ties, critical minerals, and fertiliser cooperation likely to be discussed

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal skipped his appearance before the Special Investigation Team probing the 2015 Behbal Kalan police firing case, citing medical reasons. His party said he needed a check-up for injuries sustained in a recent attack in Maharashtra's Nanded

The aircraft, an ATR 72-600 twin-engine turboprop, was operating Alliance Air flight 9I 698 from Prayagraj to the national capital when the incident occurred

Emma Bonino, Italys veteran politician and civil rights campaigner, has died aged 78. A leading voice for abortion rights, gender equality and migrant rights, she spent five decades in Italian and European politics, serving as foreign minister and EU commissioner.

Addressing the media on Friday, Jarange urged his supporters not to remain mere spectators by following the agitation on television or social media, but to attend the meeting in person and demonstrate the community's strength

The protesters said implementing the two laws is crucial to safeguarding the rights of tribal communities and allowing them to continue their traditional role in conserving and regenerating the national park and its ecologically sensitive areas, including Aarey and Yeoor

A bench comprising Chief Justice M C Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna was hearing petitions filed by associations representing hotel owners and wine shop owners against the Pune collector's order. The prohibition is scheduled to remain in force during the 10-day Ganesh festival beginning September 14

Over a dozen shops were demolished in Jammus Satwari-Nai Basti area during highway expansion work. Affected shopkeepers alleged severe livelihood losses and urged the administration to provide immediate rehabilitation and alternative shops.

The investigation has gained further significance after agencies found that her father, Tariq Khan, has allegedly been linked to cases involving the Indian Mujahideen (IM) and the banned Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI)

Additional Sessions Judge G T Pawar convicted Shahrukh Sadik Shaikh under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on him. A copy of the order was made available on Thursday

The Prime Minister added, While the threat keeps evolving, our resolve and opposition to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations remain unwavering. We stand in solidarity with all efforts to combat this scourge, PM Modi said in the post

BJP leader Satish Poonia slammed P Chidambaram for questioning BRICS outcomes, saying PM Modis Dimagi Naxal reference fits such a mindset. India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in Delhi on September 12-13 under its 2026 chairship.

Asgarali Vohra, who claims to have been fighting for his land rights for nearly 40 years, recently met the Prime Minister and submitted a letter seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the matter

During his address, Ekanth Shinde suggested that an International Marathi Literature Festival should be organised in London in the coming days.

The Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal will celebrate the Bhadrapada Ganeshotsav from Monday, September 14, to Friday, September 25

Those arrested include two employees working at the airport and two transit passengers. Officials suspect that the accused were allegedly linked to an international syndicate involved in smuggling gold through the airport

In an editorial published in the party mouthpiece Saamana, the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction questioned whether the government's claims of strong economic growth were reflected in the financial markets and the lives of ordinary citizens

The deceased child was identified as Ivana. According to the police FIR, the incident took place at a house in Vilavoorkkal village between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm

The Commission described the alleged incidents as serious violations of human rights and the rule of law. Its full bench, comprising Chairman Justice A M Badar and members Sanjay Kumar and Swapna Joshi, directed Maharashtra's Director General of Police (DGP) to treat the fact-finding inquiry report as an FIR

An airline source said the pilot assigned to the flight suddenly called in sick, prompting IndiGo to arrange another pilot to operate the service

The arrangements have been made to cater to the expected increase in passenger footfall during the annual feast at Mount Mary Church and the adjoining Father Agnel Ashram premises

The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Ministers National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each person who died in the accident. The injured will receive Rs 50,000 each

Addressing a press conference in Pune, Rohit Pawar alleged that a Rs 40-crore racket was involved in the alleged Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recruitment examination paper leak

The city recorded varying amounts of rainfall between 8 am on September 10 and 8 am on September 11. The eastern suburbs received the highest average rainfall at 16.93 mm

The combined water stock stood at 96.41 per cent of the total useful live storage capacity of 1,447,363 ML. The corresponding figures were 98.18 per cent in 2025 and 98.21 per cent in 2024 on the same date

The assurances came after a nearly two-hour meeting between Fadnavis and a delegation of protesting MPSC candidates, who have been raising concerns over the commission's examination and recruitment processes

The Change of Guard Ceremony will also not be held at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday, an official statement said

The violence at the hospital reportedly followed a dispute over billing, diagnostic procedures and the discharge of injured 'govindas' who were undergoing treatment after participating in Dahi Handi celebrations

Russian Minister Anton Alikhanov said joint industrial projects are already expanding

He also met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday

The incident occurred in the presence of other passengers and railway personnel. Bystanders and railway security staff intervened after the alleged assault and detained Dhiwar at the station

Warmly welcome President Vladimir Putin of Russia for the 18th BRICS Summit

DTC and city buses will also operate, but routes passing through the affected areas may be diverted, curtailed or regulated

The investigation subsequently revealed that the alleged fraud involved multiple victims and a substantially larger amount than the loss reported in the initial complaint

The IRGC repeated that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and under its control, warning that any hostile presence in the strategic waterway will be targeted

Regional volatility remains acute, with Saudi Arabia issuing repeated emergency alerts in Khamis Mushait due to fighting with Iran-backed Houthi forces

Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Dattatray Khedekar said there was prima facie no incriminating material linking Paul to Maoist activities or a banned organisation

The Abbotsford Police Department confirmed the shooting and said no one was injured

As BRICS Chair 2026, India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, bringing together leaders of BRICS member and partner countries, as well as outreach invitees

Mayawati said Anands failure to repost her earlier X post showed his greater attachment to family ties than the BSP and its movement

Decoding this capability offers inspiration for engineering faster artificial muscles and advanced synthetic cellular machinery

On Thursday, Special Judge Vishal Gogne said there was a strong suspicion against for the offence of money laundering

A bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahdevan said it does not want to disturb the existing situation and the high court will continue to monitor the compliance of its directions in a short interval

The accident took place at around 7 pm near Sitakhandi ghat, a police official said. The Tata Magic passenger van was travelling from Nanded towards Bhokar when it collided with an oncoming truck

Social media has always been unkind to Amruta Fadnavis, critiquing her fashion choices and singing career. But, after her Garba is inclusive comment, I think its time we saw her in a new light

This should caution people not to call random helplines.

Chief guest Mukesh Ambani says Aparajita takes her formidable journey to the last mile

According to a statement issued by Dharmendra Vishnu Aware, senior inspector of the Thane Railway police station, the compartment was heavily crowded when the woman reportedly lost her balance and fell from the moving train, which had come to a halt.