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He ruled out discussing the establishment of a security zone along Russia's border territories during potential peace negotiations with Ukraine.

The first two weeks of October were among the deadliest periods for civilians in years, said Danielle Bell, the head of the UN office.

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this in response to a query during his bi-weekly media briefing.

I hope to be able to build the trust and confidence of everyone around me. But she also wouldn't say when her next press briefing might be.

The whole company of the BSF was rushed to our OPD. This is a food poisoning case, Singh said.

The detentions triggered scenes of jostling among crowds, camera crews, and security personnel.

The LAB and KDA have been spearheading the agitation for constitutional safeguards and democratic rights for Ladakh.

This fresh perspective suggests that common beekeeping practices such as preventing swarming and replacing queens may disrupt natural developmental stages and parasite management.

The initiative aims to combat dangerous space junk, protect critical infrastructure, and advance in-orbit servicing technologies for a more sustainable space environment.

All the injured were taken to a community health centre, where five people were declared dead during treatment, according to police.

The FIR was registered on October 15 at the Cantt police station in Dehradun, under relevant sections of law.

While Musk confirmed it will be an ownable road car, he noted that its unique flight features might not be legal in all jurisdictions.

Trumps remarks arrive as the US military prepares additional action options targeting Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities, according to recent news reports.

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There must be understanding and awareness about the toll these loud silencers have on mental health.

Responding to senior advocate Prashant Bhushans call for regime change, CM says decisions must be taken in Parliament, governments changed only through elections

Ram Purnekars meeting with the chief minister comes amid the investigation into the killing of his father, who served as the ward chief of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) in Manpada

Duo was trying to steal his gold chain to buy motorcycle, throw a birthday party

Activist Anjali Damania seeks answers, accountability as CJP holds Lehra Do Tiranga protest at Azad Maidan

Closed for renovation notice mentions no reopening date; patients kin struggle to grab a bite

Wish to meet with head of Board of Governors to ensure fair investigation; claim IIT-Bs investigative committee has not yet reached out to them

Protesting lawyers outside Bombay High Court point to governance and question the state of democracy

Stalled projects leave families paying loan EMIs and rent simultaneously, while administrative delays and insolvency proceedings hold up refunds

Borivli dentist posts his best ever in Chicago marathon; city wows runner

BMC may examine whether Powai Lakes non-potable water can be treated for drinking or other purposes after rejuvenation is completed. With desilting yet to begin, officials say feasibility of treatment plant remains uncertain

Car driver briefly detained for questioning; police now identifying vehicle design and checking garages for the damaged SUV

FDA officials also find fungus-infested food containers, rusty knives, food waste in drain in establishment located on hospital premises in Mulund

Wildlife activist flags use of live protected snake species during college programme, raises concerns over public safety and alleged inaction by forest officials

Woman alleges that son and she were forced out of Rapido auto twice by raging driver who abused them over a route change before abandoning them on a secluded road. The woman says no immediate help arrived not from the police or from Rapido.

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The leak has affected parts of civic Wards 147 and 148, with several localities experiencing a water supply interruption. The civic body has initiated urgent repair work and appealed to residents to use water sparingly until the pipeline is repaired

The block on the fifth and sixth lines between Thane and Kalyan will be in force from 9 am to 1 pm. On the Harbour and Trans-Harbour lines, services between Panvel and Vashi will be affected from 11.05 am to 4.05 pm, excluding the Port line

Launched at the initiative of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the programme is being conducted during Navratri to raise health awareness among young people and encourage them to adopt healthier habits early in life

The incident occurred at around 7.30 pm in the western circulating area of Kandivali Railway Station, where CTI Priya Ambavade, attached to Kandivali, was carrying out her regular ticket-checking duty

The initiative is being organised under Special Campaign 6.0, in accordance with guidelines issued by the Centres Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) and the Ministry of Mines. The campaign also focuses on waste segregation under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026

In Mumbai, the Colaba observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 35.1 degrees Celsius, 1.9 degrees above normal, and a minimum of 26.5 degrees Celsius, 1.1 degrees above normal. Santacruz recorded a maximum temperature of 36.7 degrees Celsius, 3 degrees above normal

Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar presented the awards and certificates to the winning mandals at a ceremony held at Ravindra Natya Mandir in Prabhadevi on Friday

The block is scheduled from 2.30 pm on Saturday, October 17, to 3 am on Sunday, October 18. During this period, suburban train services will not be available between Asangaon and Kasara, affecting passengers travelling on the Mumbai suburban network

The drive aims to make school premises cleaner, safer and more welcoming while promoting environmental conservation, dignity of labour, social responsibility and discipline among students

The directive follows the state government's decision to declare 305 talukas drought-affected in view of the situation during the 2026 kharif season and provide examination fee relief to school and college students from these areas

The demonstration came amid concerns raised by legal bodies over police action against lawyers and other protesters during the anti-SIR agitation in the national capital

The booklets aim to familiarise students with constitutional values, civic responsibilities and the life of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. Following the launch, Fadnavis and Gavai visited a Class 6 classroom, explained lessons from the booklets and interacted with students

In his letter dated October 16, 2026, Kharge said both Houses of Parliament were yet to be prorogued, even 64 days after the Monsoon Session was adjourned sine die on August 13. He described the situation as unprecedented and called for detailed consultations with all political parties and stakeholders before any new proposals were finalised

The crackdown covered the Mumbai, Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nagpur divisions. The seized products included edible oil, chilli and turmeric powder, supari, dry fruits, sabudana, bhagar, rajgira, tea powder and sweets, according to an FDA statement issued on Friday

Thousands of people are expected to travel to the Shivaji Park in central Mumbai from different parts of Maharashtra using buses, cars and other modes of transport, a traffic notification said

The Indian Navy commissioned Samarthak, its first multi-purpose vessel built by a private shipyard, at Karwar in Karnataka. Constructed by L&T, the vessel has over 75% indigenous content and will support weapons trials, maritime surveillance, emergency response and humanitarian missions.

Responding to a question about the incident, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that the alleged plot was a matter of deep concern for India and highlighted the growing cases of hate crimes and racial discrimination against the Indian community in the US

The Mumbai civic body on Friday removed the final 215 structures in the area, clearing the way for further work on the major road project connecting Mumbais western and eastern suburbs

Eknath Shinde said Anand Dubey had adopted the principle of putting the nation first, which he described as a position associated with the late Balasaheb Thackeray and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

India on Friday issued a second advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia, urging them to follow local authorities instructions, stay indoors in the event of an aerial attack and refrain from sharing photographs or videos related to the ongoing situation