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The war began with US and Israeli attacks on Iran on Feb 28. But since a ceasefire agreement was announced in June, on-and-off fighting has persisted with both sides trying to inflict military and economic pain as negotiations have collapsed

The victims were identified as Mukesh Kumar and his daughters Maya (17), Neetu (seven) and Pallavi (five). Another daughter of Kumar, Kajal, was seriously injured in the incident and is under treatment at the Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital (LLR) in Kanpur, police said

A project update on Sunday said that the pier erection and pier-cap construction are also progressing, while work is underway at both the Gaimukh and Paye-Payegaon ends

The police suspect that the body had been lying at the spot for around four days. The circumstances at the scene raised suspicion that the man may have been killed elsewhere and the body subsequently dumped in the Jamgavhan area, the police said

Locals and eyewitnesses said they immediately joined the rescue efforts using their hands and available equipment to remove debris in search of individuals trapped underneath. Firefighters also rescued some people from the rubble and rushed them to nearby hospitals for treatment, DFS said

The VHP has announced that Muslims would not be permitted to enter Garba and Dandiya venues across Maharashtra during Navratri. The organisation has also issued guidelines for event organisers, including checking participants identities through Aadhaar cards and applying tilak on their foreheads

The fire has been brought under control. Officials from MSETCL and the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) are working to restore power supply to areas that can be serviced, while keeping the affected section of the substation shut down

Mujaizi said improved accessibility and expanding air connectivity have played an important role in attracting Indian travellers. Direct flights from more than 10 Indian cities to Muscat, along with growing connectivity to Salalah, have made Oman more accessible to tourists from across the country

According to official figures, the flooding has affected 61 blocks and 300 gram panchayats across 11 districts. Authorities have intensified relief measures to provide food, shelter and other essential assistance to people impacted by the floods

Gandhi said the concerns raised by students went beyond a single examination or recruitment process and reflected wider dissatisfaction over issues including recruitment delays, alleged paper leaks, education costs and hostel conditions

Explaining the regulatory position, Mundhe said a food licence is issued to a specific entity for a particular premises and activity. Therefore, an operator other than the licensed entity cannot run the business under the licence issued in the MCAs name

The corporation has also recorded its highest-ever daily revenue of Rs 45 crore on August 31, while its monthly revenue crossed the Rs 1,000 crore mark for the first time

The special train will operate on a special fare, while the trips of three other special trains running between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad and Mumbai Central and Indore have also been extended, according to Western Railway

Among those treated at the District Government Hospital, two Govindas, identified as Girish Chipkar, 25, and Omkar Shinde, 25, sustained fractures to their right legs. Both were from the CP Talao area of Wagle

The incident came to light when local resident Sunny Kamble was alerted about the snake slithering inside the engine of his sisters car, which was parked on the premises of the building

Ambassador of India to Nepal Naveen Srivastava said that the rescue team is continuing to remove heavy debris from the Chilime tunnel to allow heavy machinery into the deep parts of the tunnel

The incident occurred on an intercity road between Sanandaj County in Kurdestan province and Hamedan County in Hamedan province, the IRIB cited Babak Hodaei, head of the emergency medical services of Kurdestan University of Medical Sciences, as saying.

The mudslide hit part of a village in Suichuan County in Jiangxi province early Saturday, prompting rescuers to rush to the scene and relocate residents to safer ground to prevent further danger, authorities said in a statement

The incident took place at Sachi Lodge in Rabale. Police were alerted about the incident and reached the spot, where the ASI was found hanging

The current stock stands lower than in the same period last year, when the reservoirs contained 14,05,437 million litres (97.10 per cent). Also, the lake levels remained lower than in 2024, when the lakes had 14,19,276 million litres, accounting for 98.06 per cent of the total live storage

The forecast, issued at 8 am on September 6, indicates that light rain is expected at intervals through the day, with no indication of widespread heavy rainfall in the city and suburbs

Of the 376 injured, 53 remain admitted to hospitals, while 37 are undergoing treatment. A total of 286 people have been discharged after receiving medical attention, according to the latest figures

Jarange has maintained that he will not withdraw his agitation until the demands are implemented. He has also reiterated his resolve to proceed to Mumbai on September 12 if the demands are not addressed

Police said Pramod Kumar, a resident of Nahri village, was allegedly shot multiple times by two men on September 3. Officials said 4 teams comprising personnel from the local police and Special Staff have been deployed to work on the case

Bhardwaj was produced at the residence of Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Pratap Singh Laler at around 2 pm. His legal aid counsel appeared before the judge through video-conference

The West African chimpanzees received checks ranging from teeth cleaning to X-rays and pedicures at the Humane World for Animals Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge in central Liberia, said Liliana Pacheco Ricote, director of the sanctuary

The trial generated intense interest for weeks, drawing attention to maternal mental health after childbirth. Clancy, a 36-year-old former labour and delivery nurse, never disputed that she killed her children

German designer Simon Weckert has created a big buzz with what many are calling an AI invisibility cloak. His new summer shirt is designed to prevent AI-powered CCTV cameras from recognising the wearer as a person

Ministers looking for their minutes of fame

According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the fire was confined to a Bharat Gas LPG cylinder inside Room No. 43 of the building. Residents managed to extinguish the flames before fire brigade personnel arrived at the spot

The Mumbai Fire Brigade initially classified the incident as a Level-I fire at around 11.49 pm. The response was subsequently escalated to Level-II at around 12.40 am on September 6

From a complete halt to celebrations to trying to preserve traditions, sarvajanik Ganeshotsav in the city is going through an identity crisis as redevelopment changes the way it is celebrated

Breach Candy residents urge to consider liveability in neighbourhoods around the Coastal Road

On September 2, Rohit Joshi, president and convenor of the Yeoor Environmental Society, alleged that a Kavad Yatra was conducted through a river inside SGNP on August 24, followed by another ritual on August 28

The incident occurred at 10.30 pm on Friday, when the stage was being dismantled. The deceased has been identified as Salma Salauddin Pathan, 45

Next 48 hours to see light spells of rain all around the city

Celebrations across the city left at least 118 Govindas injured, with five admitted in hospital, and 80 others undergoing treatment as of 6 pm

The Maharashtra government has approved 70 new posts in the sportsperson horse-rider cadre for the Mumbai Police Mounted Unit. The posts will replace an equal number of existing positions, with no additional posts or funds sanctioned for the unit

The attack, carried out in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district on May 25, 2013, wiped out almost the entire top leadership of the Congress in the state. Special Judge for NIA cases reserved his order on the quantum of punishment for September 16

The extended services will be available from September 14 to 25. Currently, the last trains from both terminal stations Cuffe Parade and Aarey JVLR depart at 10.30 pm. During the extended service period, the last trains will run till midnight, giving devotees an additional 90 minutes to travel

After years of uncertainty, rehabilitation of residents living in and around Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai is set to move ahead, with 4,000 people to be covered in the first phase. Local tribal residents will be rehoused within the park

A 46-year-old passenger died after suffering a seizure and becoming unresponsive while travelling on a bus from Breach Candy Hospital to Byculla Station. The bus was diverted to Nair Hospital, where doctors declared him dead at around 8.30 pm

The Thane civic body said 38 govindas were treated at two government hospitals for injuries sustained during celebrations till 9 pm. A 65-year-old govinda suffered a head injury, while another participant sustained a right leg fracture

Of those injured, 29 were admitted, 81 were under treatment and 58 had been discharged. The celebrations also turned tragic in Maharashtra, with a seven-year-old boy in Mumbai and a woman in Pune losing their lives in incidents linked to Dahi Handi events

Welcoming the govinda teams that arrived to offer a ceremonial salute at the Dahi Handi, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stressed that unity and safety among the govindas were more important than the height of the human pyramids

As of 5.30 pm, four govindas had been admitted for treatment at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital. Their injuries included back, neck, head, and limb injuries. A 65-year-old man has sustained a head injury

Of the 118 injured govindas, five were admitted to hospitals, while 33 had been discharged after receiving treatment, the BMC said. The highest number of injured govindas was reported from KEM Hospital, where 29 were treated. Of them, 14 remained under treatment and 15 were discharged

According to officials, children were celebrating Dahi Handi on their own when the incident occurred. The rope holding the handi had been tied between a tree and a brick column of the ground-floor structure

The woman, a resident of Old Sangavi in Pimpri Chinchwad, died after a temporary iron structure constructed for a Dahi Handi event collapsed on her while it was being dismantled on Friday night. Workers were dismantling the structure after the event had concluded when a heavy portion fell on her

Ten Govindas were injured during Dahi Handi 2026 celebrations and admitted to two hospitals in Maharashtra's Thane, with injuries including fractures, head injuries and minor injuries, authorities said