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Donald Trump praises Indias counterdrug efforts, backs Modis measures

I look forward to continued cooperation through the United States-India Drug Policy Framework

17 Sep 2026 9:37 am
Mumbai lake levels: City's seven lakes hold over 14 lakh ML at 97.55% capacity

The current storage level is marginally lower than the corresponding period in the previous two years. The lakes were at 98.87 per cent capacity on September 17, 2025, and 98.64 per cent on the same date in 2024

17 Sep 2026 9:37 am
PM Modi to open SEMICON India 2026 in Delhi with focus on Indias chip ecosystem

Earlier on Wednesday, PM Modi urged leading CEOs, at a roundtable, to participate in the next phase of Indias semiconductor growth

17 Sep 2026 9:32 am
Ganesh Visarjan: Nine killed in drowning incidents across Odisha, seven rescued

According to the department, the incidents were reported from Hinjalikatu in the Ganjam district, Sundargarh, Bhadrak, Koraput and Kalahandi districts

17 Sep 2026 9:27 am
Trump administration denies visas to Palestinian delegation for second year

It also mentioned officials tied to the Palestine Liberation Organization, or PLO

17 Sep 2026 9:22 am
Will you levy air usage charge on flying cars?

The Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions smacks of a back-door tax, eventual pain for harried consumers

17 Sep 2026 9:18 am
Mumbai weather update: City may see light rain amid partly cloudy skies today

The maximum temperature is expected to remain around 32 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to be around 26 degrees Celsius

17 Sep 2026 9:14 am
Australian envoy Bernard Lynch meets Hemant Soren to deepen Jharkhand ties

We discussed areas of mutual interest and potential collaboration, including skills and technical education, technology and innovation, minerals, sports, tourism, and indigenous cultures and knowledge systems, Soren said in a post on X

17 Sep 2026 9:04 am
PM Modi 76th birthday: President Murmu, UP CM and Ministers extend greetings

President Droupadi Murmu, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar extend birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting his leadership and governance

17 Sep 2026 8:59 am
India summons Pakistan diplomat over Navy ship collision in Arabian Sea

The Charge dAffaires of India in Islamabad has also been instructed to lodge a similar protest

17 Sep 2026 8:54 am
India retains 131st rank in Global Gender Gap Index 2026, WEF report shows

Only 14 countries ranked below than India on the index of 145 countries

17 Sep 2026 8:49 am
Congress attacks 0.4% UPI MDR on payments above Rs 2,000, calls it Modi tax

There is no question of a re-think on the issue of imposition of 0.4 per cent MDR charges on UPI transactions, government sources said on Wednesday

17 Sep 2026 8:42 am
Seven-storey building collapses in Gaza, killing 12 Palestinians and injuring 14

With nearly 100 people still trapped beneath the rubble, the disaster highlights the danger facing tens of thousands of Palestinians who continue living in an estimated 2000 structures heavily damaged by Israeli airstrikes across Gaza

17 Sep 2026 8:35 am
US officials hold undisclosed talks with Houthis in Oman amid Red Sea tensions

The meeting followed a major Houthi offensive that seized key Red Sea coastal territory from Saudi-backed forces

17 Sep 2026 8:31 am
Mumbai Diary: Thursday Dossier

The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce

17 Sep 2026 8:26 am
The Dean machine of Sept 1986

A tribute to deceased Australian batsman Dean Jones on the eve of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Tied Tests start in Chennai, where he carved an epic 210 against India

17 Sep 2026 8:23 am
Manoj Jarange calls off 20-day fast, warns of Mumbai protest if demands not met

Jarange announced the decision after meeting a government delegation at Patoda in Beed district. The delegation included ministers Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and Dada Bhuse, MLC Prasad Lad, MLA Suresh Dhas and senior government officials

17 Sep 2026 8:21 am
Dadars cleaned-up skatepark is a positive sign

This more or less has been the state of this park for the past three years.

17 Sep 2026 8:20 am
Santacruz East residents seek action as rats thrive at roadside dumping spot

Locals want civic authorities, public representatives to fix long-standing sanitation issue once and for all

17 Sep 2026 8:17 am
Maharashtra FDA flags huge price gaps in hospital consumables

FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe seeks review of pricing mechanism from Centre

17 Sep 2026 8:12 am
Canada, Australia emerge as top foreign study choices among Indian IELTS takers

But most prepping for universities across multiple countries to keep options open

17 Sep 2026 8:07 am
Maharashtra empowers 15 Mumbai DCPs get powers to handle tenant eviction cases

High-ranking officers named as competent authorities under Rent Act as state redraws jurisdiction across city police stations

17 Sep 2026 8:01 am
Navi Mumbai activists allege 20 Belapur trees poisoned, NMMC finds no evidence

Activists allege 20 mature trees were poisoned, while NMMC says its inspection found no evidence of chemical use

17 Sep 2026 7:54 am
Mumbai: Potholes slow traffic on Ghodbunder Road near Gaimukh

Potholes and uneven surfaces on the Fountain Hotel-Gaimukh stretch slow heavy vehicles and make the busy arterial risky for two-wheelers

17 Sep 2026 7:41 am
Mumbais tree deposit system faces scrutiny as developers forfeit Rs 4.25 crore.

Data reveals developers opted to forfeit Rs 4.2 crore in deposits that are refundable on transplanting trees removed for construction projects in six city wards from 2022 to 2026

17 Sep 2026 7:35 am
Mumbai CA alleges Rs 16.29 crore fraud over nine years, three arrested

Kandivli chartered accountant Herat Salot says his habit of helping people was exploited for nearly nine years, with requests evolving from charity and pilot training to a so-called FBI case, Green Card, medical emergencies, and overseas property, with Rs 16.29cr allegedly siphoned off him

17 Sep 2026 7:27 am
Horoscope today, Sept 17 Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we've got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius

17 Sep 2026 3:13 am
Fire breaks out on 4th floor of 15-storey building in Tilak Nagar, 33 rescued

Mumbai Fire Brigade personnel reached the spot and launched a firefighting operation. The fire was later brought under control and extinguished, officials said

16 Sep 2026 11:20 pm
Manoj Jarange's Mumbai protest could obstruct Ganeshotsav: Ashish Shelar

Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar, who holds the Information Technology and Culture portfolios, urged Manoj Jarange to take care of his health and put off the proposed agitation

16 Sep 2026 11:06 pm
Raigad to hold Seva Setu camps from September 17 to October 17

The Raigad district administration will conduct the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan from September 17 to October 17, 2026, with camps across talukas to provide government services, update land records, process certificates and address pending forest rights claims

16 Sep 2026 10:39 pm
Panvel voters to get special registration camps on Sept 19, 20, 26 and 27

Applications and objections relating to errors, names and other details in the electoral roll are being accepted from August 31 to September 30, 2026, an official statement said

16 Sep 2026 9:21 pm
Indian worker loses leg after crane accident at Jerusalem construction site

An Indian worker from Rajasthan lost his left leg after tiles being lifted by a crane fell on him at a construction site in Jerusalem. He is undergoing treatment at Hadassah Hospital, while the Indian embassy and his employer are helping coordinate his care and insurance

16 Sep 2026 9:21 pm
Europe heatwave: EU proposes new heatwave plan and firefighting aircraft fleet

A scorching summer across Europe, marked by extreme heat, dried-up rivers and deadly wildfires, has highlighted the need for stronger climate response measures, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said as she proposed a new EU heatwave plan and firefighting fleet

16 Sep 2026 9:17 pm
Social media ban for children: EU proposes age-based restrictions under new rule

The EU plans to ban social media for children under 13 and allow supervised, limited accounts for those aged 13-14. The proposed KIDS Act would also target addictive design features and impose fines on platforms that breach the new child-safety rules

16 Sep 2026 9:15 pm
Sikkim landslides: 161 evacuated in Gyalshing amid heavy rain, flooding

At Rimbi, 128 people from 28 households were shifted to the Rimbi Gram Panchayat Kendra as a precautionary measure after landslides and flooding heightened risks to settlements. The situation remains particularly concerning around Mandir Point, where fresh landslides have been reported

16 Sep 2026 9:12 pm
Maharashtra FDA seizes adulterated food products worth over Rs 10 lakh; 3 held

Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA seized prohibited products, dairy items, sweets and other food products worth lakhs of rupees across the state. The crackdown led to two FIRs and three arrests, while action was also taken against establishments over adulteration, labelling and hygiene violations

16 Sep 2026 8:50 pm
Two Karnataka cops transferred after lifting BJP MLA during Ganpati procession

Karnataka Police have transferred two personnel from Shivamogga after a video showed them lifting BJP MLA S.N. Channabasappa on their shoulders during a Ganesh immersion procession

16 Sep 2026 8:47 pm
Lalbaugcha Raja donation collection crosses Rs 1.37 crore in first two days

Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal collected Rs 1.37 crore in cash donations during the first two days of Ganeshotsav 2026. Devotees also offered 292.890 grams of gold and 8.322 kg of silver, along with jewellery and other valuables

16 Sep 2026 8:33 pm
Want your Ganpati pandal to be featured in Mid-Day?

Mid-Day invites Mumbaikars to submit their best Ganpati pandal photographs for a chance to be featured. Five standout pandals will be shortlisted, with readers later voting for Mumbais favourite as part of the Ganeshotsav 2026 initiative. Here's more

16 Sep 2026 8:31 pm
Four of family killed, 7 injured as MUV crashes into stationary truck in Thane

The family, from Jogeshwari in Mumbai, was returning after visiting the famous Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik district when the accident took place near Atgaon village on Wednesday afternoon

16 Sep 2026 8:05 pm
Beed-Pune train service: Central Railway to introduce first daily train service

Central Railway will introduce the first daily train service between Beed and Pune on Thursday, strengthening rail connectivity between Marathwada and western Maharashtra. The service is expected to benefit students, commuters, traders, pilgrims, and patients travelling between the two cities

16 Sep 2026 7:36 pm
Ganeshotsav: BMC chief reviews idol immersion arrangements at Girgaon, Dadar

BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide directed the civic administration to deploy an adequate number of trained lifeguards to ensure water safety during immersion

16 Sep 2026 7:28 pm
CR to operate night blocks between Palasdhari-Khopoli from Sept 18

The blocks will be implemented every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from the night of September 18-19, 2026, Central Railway said in a press release issued on Wednesday

16 Sep 2026 7:14 pm
VHP seeks Maharashtra minority panel chiefs removal over meeting with Abu Salem

The VHP has demanded the removal of Maharashtra State Minority Commission chief Pyare Khan over his visit to Nashik Central Prison and alleged interaction with Abu Salem. Khan has denied seeking Salems release and said the commission had no jurisdiction over the matter

16 Sep 2026 7:13 pm
Have never met or known Disha Salian: Aaditya Thackeray

In a post on X, Aaditya Thackeray alleged that the campaign against him had continued for nearly six years and was driven by political and personal motives

16 Sep 2026 6:41 pm
Delhi HC asks Centre if it plans regulatory policy on social media addiction

Delhi High Court has asked the Centre whether it is considering a policy to examine social media features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, personalised feeds and notifications that may encourage prolonged user engagement. The court deferred the PIL hearing by three weeks

16 Sep 2026 6:13 pm
Maharashtra minister urges Jarange to call off Mumbai protest during Ganeshotsav

Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, who heads the state government's cabinet sub-committee on the Maratha reservation issue, said there was no plan to use force to stop the proposed agitation

16 Sep 2026 5:28 pm
India voices concern over attempted drone attack near Mecca

Saudi authorities said a drone launched by Houthi militants towards Mecca was intercepted and destroyed on Tuesday evening, before it entered the prohibited airspace over the holy city. The Houthis, however, denied targeting Mecca or any Islamic holy site

16 Sep 2026 5:26 pm
Centre declares Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti gang a terrorist organisation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the action was in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of adopting a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism

16 Sep 2026 5:15 pm
Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 60 small-scale miners

A gold mine collapsed in Sudans West Kordofan, killing at least 60 small-scale miners, while many others remain missing and are feared dead, survivors told AFP. Rescue efforts are being hampered by a lack of heavy machinery to clear the rubble

16 Sep 2026 5:04 pm