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A Mumbai-based Air India pilot died after being found unconscious at a Delhi hotel during a layover on Friday. The pilot had recently moved from Air India Express and was undergoing conversion training to operate Boeing 787 aircraft
The searches were conducted at locations in Kupwara, Kulgam, Bandipora, Baramulla, and Sopore to unearth further evidence relating to the conspiracy and to ascertain the roles of individuals providing logistical and other support to infiltrated terrorists
Punjab gangster Amritpal Singh has been extradited from Moldova to India in connection with multiple criminal cases, including a double murder, the CBI said. The extradition marks Indias first such case from a European country, according to the agency
A special Shiv Sena Express carrying Ganesh devotees from Mumbai to Konkan departed Dadar on September 12 ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. Shiv Sena leader Nilesh N Rane said the train was headed for Kudal and was flagged off in the presence of party workers and Konkan residents
The Houthis, who have for years controlled large parts of northern Yemen, launched a large-scale offensive last week against Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, scoring one victory after another in fighting that has left hundreds dead
The DBLR is part of the Mumbai Coastal Road (North), an ambitious BMC infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic congestion in MMR and providing smoother connectivity. The larger project, including interchanges and link roads, spans around 60 km
Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of the India-Afghanistan T20 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 13. Traffic restrictions, diversions and parking curbs will begin from 2 pm amid the ongoing BRICS Summit in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Modi thanked China for its support during Indias BRICS chairship and welcomed discussions on bilateral cooperation
The MEA said there is no proposal for a BRICS currency as of now, while discussions on trade in local currencies have been underway. The ministry said local currency settlement could reduce transaction costs and complement the global payment system
The GSB Seva Mandal, Kings Circle, will celebrate its 72nd Ganeshotsav from September 14 to 18, 2026. The five-day festivities will begin with the unveiling of the sacred Virat Darshan of Lord Maha Ganapati
The mandal informed Ganesh devotees, photographers and media representatives about the postponement through a notice, stating that the new date and time for the event will be announced officially
Thane Metros Ghansoli-Kapurbawdi route has completed its trial run, Maharashtra minister Pratap Sarnaik said. Services are expected to begin by December, offering improved connectivity and a faster, safer public transport option for commuters across Thane
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed BRICS leaders, including Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, at Bharat Mandapam against a backdrop featuring Tamil Nadus iconic Ramanathaswamy temple, with Modi also explaining its significance to the Chinese president
Maharashtra FDA has seized food stock worth Rs 4.45 crore in a two-day festive-season crackdown, including over 75,000 kg of butter in Ahilyanagar and more than 18,000 kg of paneer, khoya and curd in Pune, along with sweets and milk
BRICS member nations and partners adopted the New Delhi Declaration by consensus at the 2026 summit, calling for restraint in West Asia, dialogue and diplomacy, zero tolerance for terrorism, and an end to protectionist trade measures
With Ganesh Chaturthi set to begin on September 14, these traditional festival hubs are demanding a practical balance between environmental safeguards and the long-standing tradition of sea immersion
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is undertaking the flyover construction on the road from Loha-Palawa Junction via Kartai and Desai Khadi towards Kalyan-Shilphata
PM Narendra Modi shared a striking photo holding hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the BRICS Summit in Delhi. Other images showed Modi interacting with Putin, Xi and leaders from Iran, South Africa and Indonesia.
Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad are likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall, and gusty winds of 3040 kmph at isolated places. Palghar is expected to receive heavy rainfall
The searches were carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the agency said in a press release
In Girgaon, Kalbadevi, Bhuleshwar, and parts of Byculla, Ganpati celebrations once spilled out of chawls and into narrow lanes. Doors remained open, children moved freely between homes, and the local mandals were often the meeting point for an entire neighbourhood
Bhandup Police seized banned gutkha and flavoured supari worth Rs 1.18 crore during a raid in Nahur early Saturday. Nine people were detained and five vehicles allegedly used to transport the prohibited products were seized, police said
The proposed protest comes at a particularly sensitive time for Mumbai, with the city in the middle of Ganeshotsav, which will be celebrated from September 14 to 25
In an editorial published in the party mouthpiece Saamana on Saturday, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party alleged that the growing reliance on publicly funded handouts for electoral purposes was weakening democratic institutions and undermining public accountability
The police had sought an extension of the duo's custody, citing the need to complete the technical examination of electronic devices seized during the investigation and to trace another accused who remains wanted in the case
Under the special schedule, the last Metro from Andheri West and Dahisar East on Line 2A, Gundavali and Kashigaon on Lines 7 and 9, and Maharashtra Nagar-Mandale and Chembur on Line 2B will depart at 12.30 am, instead of the usual 11 pm
Mallya questioned the investigations into loans taken by Kingfisher Airlines and argued that banks had approved the loans through their established decision-making processes
Pratap Sarnaik, who is also the chairman of the MSRTC, announced a personal donation of Rs 1 lakh towards the purchase of drug-testing equipment to screen MSRTC drivers and conductors
CJP convenor Abhijit Dipke visited tribal villages in Balaghat to meet families affected by the deaths of more than 30 children allegedly due to infectious diseases. He demanded accountability, while the MP High Court has sought a response from the state government.
The civic body is organising Modak Mahotsav 2026 to make modaks prepared by BMC-supported womens self-help groups available to citizens during the Ganeshotsav period
Satam was speaking at a programme held to flag off a special train from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Sawantwadi in Maharashtra's Konkan region for people travelling home for Ganpati celebrations
Abbas welcomed Pezeshkian on behalf of the Shia community in India and said the Iranian Presidents visit provided an opportunity to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the people of the two countries
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, his first India visit in nearly seven years. Xi is expected to meet PM Modi, with talks likely to focus on stabilising India-China ties, border peace, cooperation and managing differences.
The two accused had remained wanted for about 29 and 30 years respectively. Police said the arrests followed a combination of local inquiries, verification of old records, information from sources and analysis of available technical information
PM Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, reviewing India-UAE cooperation in trade, energy, technology, investment and defence.
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The accused was arrested on September 12 in connection with a case registered by the Azad Maidan Unit of the Anti-Narcotics Cell. Police said the total value of the seized drugs, cash and mobile phone is estimated at around Rs 1.26 crore
The current stock stands lower than in the same period last year, when the reservoirs contained 14,23,981 million litres (98.38 per cent). Also, the lake levels remained lower than in 2024, when the lakes had 14,25,128 million litres, accounting for 98.46 per cent of the total live storage
Mumbai will experience a high tide at 12:34 pm on September 12, reaching 4.61 metres. Another high tide is expected at 1:02 am on September 13, with the sea level forecast to reach 4.51 metres
The North Korean ballistic launch event, the first in about three weeks, came as the country was continuing its weapons display after rebuffing US President Donald Trump's decision to scale back a major bilateral military drill with South Korea in a goodwill gesture
The Delhi Traffic Police posted an advisory on X on Friday night, stating that traffic diversions and regulated movement would be implemented on key routes across Delhi from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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He also praised Egypt as a long-standing and reliable friend and invited President el-Sisi to Moscow this October for the upcoming Russia Africa Summit.
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Girls at Ranak Girls Hostel in Vallabh Vidyanagar complained of vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain from early Friday morning following their dinner the previous night, District Epidemic Medical Officer Dr Rakesh Patel said
Eight others were injured in the drone strikes on petrol stations in the Ukrainian capital early on Friday; the attacks followed an overnight strike on a Kyiv residential block that injured another eight people
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He is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the summit.
Full Houthi control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would grant Iran a major advantage in its conflict with the US by threatening a critical global shipping route and driving up oil prices

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