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NIA case: Nine convicted, including eight Bangladeshis, get life imprisonment

According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the special court, in its order passed on September 17, also imposed a total fine of Rs 1,37,000 on the convicted accused. It further awarded three months of simple imprisonment in default of payment of the fine

18 Sep 2026 9:38 am
Indian star Ajnkya Rahanes holiday home open to fans

Rahanes Raaya Estate can accommodate up to 15 people and features five king-size bedrooms, an infinity pool and an in-house bar, among other facilities.

18 Sep 2026 9:13 am
Bihar Army soldier dies of burn injuries, villagers protest demanding action

The protesters also raised questions over the police handling of the case

18 Sep 2026 9:10 am
Indias Nagal ready to face Koreas Chung on slow court

The hosts are also banking on the slow Seoul conditions, though Kwon said he is accustomed to adapting to different playing surfaces.

18 Sep 2026 9:08 am
NTA releases final answer keys for UGC-NET June 2026 exam

The agency had earlier issued a notice on August 16, 2026, regarding the conduct of the test.

18 Sep 2026 8:56 am
UNGA allows Palestine president to address high-level meet via video link

This will be the second time that Abbas speaks by video at the Assembly, which he did last year after a visa refusal

18 Sep 2026 8:54 am
Why Katrina Kaif Sydney Sweeney

Give me a lush Katrina Kaif over a naked Sydney Sweeney any day. As a woman in her forties, I feel its time we came together to change the body and beauty standard

18 Sep 2026 8:47 am
Delhi court seeks NIA response on US national Matthew Van Dykes bail plea

They said that the agency has to file its reply by September 18

18 Sep 2026 8:47 am
Students deserve spacious accommodation

There are fears too that the Haji Ali building will overshoot its deadline.

18 Sep 2026 8:44 am
Russia, Ukraine swap fallen soldiers bodies, amid strikes

Near-border strikes prompted neighbouring Poland to scramble fighter jets and suspend flights

18 Sep 2026 8:43 am
Houthis say Saudi launched 40 airstrikes across Yemen

Neither Aramco nor Saudi officials have commented on the claims

18 Sep 2026 8:41 am
Canada welcomes EU associate membership proposal; Trump calls it laughable

While Carney clarified the alliance is not intended to rival major global powers, US President Donald Trump called the concept laughable, warning it could be considered a hostile act and threatening heavy tariffs on Europe

18 Sep 2026 8:39 am
US President Donald Trump lauds Indias crackdown on opium

Trump said he looks forward to continued cooperation through the United States-India Drug Policy Framework

18 Sep 2026 8:34 am
Mumbai wildlife groups flag rising abandonment of Indian Star Tortoises

Experts say illegal pet trade leaves protected tortoises, turtles abandoned in poor health

18 Sep 2026 8:09 am
Anil Kapoor reveals which B-town buddies he'd invite for India Ke Top 1 Percent

After a stint with Bigg Boss OTT 3, Anil Kapoor returns to reality TV with India Ke Top 1 Percent. The veteran star shares his take on the show, why actors need to be more open to different platforms and more.

18 Sep 2026 7:21 am
IND vs AFG 3rd T20I: Team India secure win by 127 runs against Afghanistan

Team India's Nitish Kumar Reddy returned with the figures of three wickets for 25 runs in four overs. Ravi Bishnoi also picked up three wickets by conceding 26 runs in 3.1 overs

17 Sep 2026 10:42 pm
PM Modi is like a university from which one can keep learning: CM Fadnavis

CM Fadnavis said PM Modi had taken India to new heights and expressed confidence that the Prime Minister would help realise the goal of Viksit Bharat, or developed India

17 Sep 2026 10:31 pm
Team India's bowlers strike early; Afghanistan reach 78 runs in 10 overs

Team India's Axar Patel has claimed two wickets. Jasprit Bumrah and Yash Thakur have bagged one wicket each. Nitish Kumar Reddy is yet to claim any wickets

17 Sep 2026 10:13 pm
IND vs AFG 3rd T20I: Ibrahim Zadran wins toss, elects to bowl against Team India

The Afghans have made two changes to their playing XI. Noor ul Rahman will come in place of Noor Ahmad, and Abdollah Ahmadzai will replace Gulbadin Naib

17 Sep 2026 10:08 pm
Saudi Arabia: Houthi drone debris kills one, injures two in Taif

Debris from an intercepted Houthi drone killed one person and injured two others in Saudi Arabias Taif province, officials said. A Yemeni national died, while a Saudi citizen and Pakistani national were injured as regional tensions continue to rise

17 Sep 2026 8:53 pm
Fadnavis announces 70 TMC water diversion to tackle Marathwada drought

Speaking at an event marking Marathwada Mukti Sangram Day after hoisting the national flag at the Martyr's Memorial, Fadnavis also assured farmers that the government would provide assistance in view of the prolonged dry spell affecting the region

17 Sep 2026 8:50 pm
Shaktipeeth Expressway: Farmers block road in Hingoli over land acquisition

The protest was held near Martyrs Memorial Park, where Hingoli Guardian Minister Narhari Zirwal was scheduled to attend a flag-hoisting ceremony marking Marathwada Liberation Day. The protesters remained on the road leading to the venue, blocking the route of the ministers convoy

17 Sep 2026 8:44 pm
Nitin Nabin leads BJP blood donation initiative on PM Modis birthday

BJP chief Nitin Nabin donated blood at the partys central office as part of the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan marking PM Narendra Modis birthday. Nabin extended birthday wishes to Modi and highlighted the campaigns public service initiatives

17 Sep 2026 8:24 pm
Ganesh Visarjan tragedy: Six students drown in Telangana

Six students drowned while they had gone for Ganesh idol immersion in Peddakanjarla village in Patancheru, Telangana. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the tragedy and directed officials to provide necessary support to the families

17 Sep 2026 8:21 pm
PM Modi turns 76: WHO chief Tedros, Netanyahu extend birthday wishes

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, and former Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih wished PM Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. Sri Lankan Buddhist clergy also offered blessings, highlighting Indias international ties

17 Sep 2026 8:13 pm
HAL to hand over Tejas twin-seater, HTT-40 and Dhruv NG helicopter on Sept 18

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will hand over LCA Tejas final operational clearance twin-seater trainers and HTT-40 aircraft to the IAF, along with Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans, in Bengaluru in the presence of senior government officials

17 Sep 2026 7:41 pm
India rejects Pakistan-China boundary commission, says it has no legal basis

Pakistan and China have operationalised a joint boundary mechanism to coordinate border management, surveys, trade and connectivity. India rejected the commission, saying it has no legal basis concerning territories it claims and reiterating its position on the 1963 agreement

17 Sep 2026 7:32 pm
Sweden election: PM Ulf Kristersson resigns after Oppn secures narrow majority

Former PM Magdalena Anderssons centre-left Social Democrats emerged as the largest single party with 99 seats, despite losing eight seats compared with the 2022 election. Andersson now faces the task of navigating differences within the opposition bloc as she seeks to form a government

17 Sep 2026 7:27 pm
Latur faces water shortage, officials told to crackdown on illegal lifting

Officials said the available water has been reserved primarily for drinking purposes. Bhosale directed the administration to give the highest priority to drinking water and remain prepared for the coming months

17 Sep 2026 7:09 pm
US military must prepare to fight in space around Moon, Trump's military adviser

US military leaders say American troops must prepare for potential combat beyond Earth orbit and around the Moon, days after the Pentagon revealed it has deployed on-orbit space control weapons amid growing concerns over space warfare

17 Sep 2026 7:05 pm
PM Modis 76th birthday: Omar Abdullah, Manoj Sinha extend greetings

Jammu and Kashmir leaders Omar Abdullah and Manoj Sinha extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17. In Ladakh, LG Vinai Kumar Saxena led a padyatra in Leh under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, with nearly 1,500 people participating

17 Sep 2026 6:57 pm
Sunetra Pawar flags off Beed-Pune train, says Ajit Pawar kept his promise

The train was flagged off from Beed railway station on September 17, observed as Marathwada Liberation Day. The inaugural service marks the beginning of direct rail connectivity between Beed and Pune

17 Sep 2026 6:51 pm
PM Modi birthday: Putin praises Indian Premier's political wisdom and foresight

Russian President Vladimir Putin wished PM Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, praising his contribution to India-Russia strategic ties. Putin also thanked Modi for the warm welcome during his recent New Delhi visit and described their talks as productive

17 Sep 2026 6:03 pm
ED raids former Haryana minister Gopal Kandas Gurugram home

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided former Haryana minister Gopal Kandas residence, farmhouse and office in Gurugram on September 17 as part of a money laundering probe linked to alleged real estate fraud involving Vatika Limited and 661 investors

17 Sep 2026 6:00 pm
Indian rock python rescued at IIT Bombay campus, released into natural habitat

The distress call was made after the python was spotted on a tree near the Directors Bungalow, where it was being repeatedly attacked by crows, officials said

17 Sep 2026 5:45 pm
Graham Staines murder case: SC gives Dara Singh two weeks to challenge release

The Supreme Court granted Dara Singh two weeks to challenge Odishas rejection of his premature release plea. Singh, serving life imprisonment for the 1999 murder of missionary Graham Staines and his two sons, has spent nearly 27 years in custody

17 Sep 2026 5:17 pm
Trump warns EU of very heavy tariffs as Canada moves to deepen ties with EU

Trump has warned the European Union of very heavy tariffs if he considers its actions hostile, as Canada and the EU move to deepen economic ties and reduce vulnerabilities amid growing uncertainty in global trade

17 Sep 2026 5:01 pm
Three held for selling same land to multiple buyers in Nanded

The accused allegedly showed the victim forged documents claiming ownership of an agricultural plot at Mendhla Khurd in Ardhapur tehsil and later entered into an agreement to sell the property to him

17 Sep 2026 4:47 pm
Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missile, drone barrage injures 16 in Kyiv

The Kyiv City Military Administration said the attacks were recorded at more than 10 locations. A 10-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy were among the injured, the administration said in a statement on Telegram

17 Sep 2026 4:37 pm
Ruling parties lack courage to speak about Marathwada's problems: Uddhav

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray raised issues concerning farmers, crop losses and the drought-like situation in parts of Maharashtra. He alleged that the Mahayuti government had failed to provide adequate assistance to farmers

17 Sep 2026 4:15 pm
PM Modi inaugurates SEMICON India 2026 semiconductor exhibition in Delhi

The event, being held from September 17 to 19, will focus on industry engagement, policy direction and international partnerships. The convention will gather over 600 exhibitors, including 300 international firms, across 15,000 square metres, alongside more than 150 speakers

17 Sep 2026 4:09 pm
Jammu and Kashmir: Two terrorists killed in ongoing operation in Udhampur

The operation began after suspicious movement was reported in Majalta area of Udhampur district on Wednesday evening. Joint forces subsequently launched a cordon and search operation, following which contact (exchange of gunfire) was established with the terrorists

17 Sep 2026 3:42 pm
Kareena Kapoor says Daayra explores the grey between law and justice

Kareena Kapoor Khan opens up about playing police officer Ajooni in Meghna Gulzars Daayra, a film that explores the conflict between the letter of the law and the delivery of justice. Starring Kareena and Prithviraj Sukumaran as cops on opposing sides

17 Sep 2026 3:19 pm
Rishabh Pant to lead Rest of India team in Irani Cup against Jammu and Kashmir

Rishabh Pant will captain Rest of India against Ranji champions Jammu and Kashmir, while Vipraj Nigam earns a call-up following Varun Chakaravarthy's injury

17 Sep 2026 3:15 pm
Sara Ali Khan shares dreamy Switzerland getaway pics with Amrita Singh

Sara Ali Khan is enjoying a picturesque getaway in Switzerland with her mother Amrita Singh. From the Swiss Alps and lakes to glaciers, rivers and scenic wire-car rides, Sara shared glimpses of their mother-daughter holiday

17 Sep 2026 3:09 pm
India Ke Top 1 percent: Anil Kapoor reveals how having a daughter is a blessing

Anil Kapoor recalled missing the birth of daughter Rhea after working through the night, admitting he still regrets arriving late at the hospital. While hosting India Ke Top 1 percent, he reflected on balancing work and family, calling daughters Sonam and Rhea his double bonus.

17 Sep 2026 3:06 pm
Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84, family shares news

Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84, his family announced on Instagram. Remembered as one of Nollywoods most respected performers, Jacobs built a decades-long career across theatre, television and film

17 Sep 2026 3:03 pm
Daayra: Trupti Khamkar reveals her experience working alongside Kareena Kapoor

Calling the opportunity a dream, Trupti concluded, I think somebody like Kareena is a dream. Every actor should get to work with Meghna Gulzar and, of course, the Queen Kareena.

17 Sep 2026 3:03 pm
Declare Latur drought-hit immediately, demand MP, Congress leaders

Speaking at a review meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee, they said the prevailing drought-like situation warranted immediate government intervention and financial assistance for farmers

17 Sep 2026 2:45 pm
Rise and Fall 2: Swara Bhasker, Karan Patel join Virender Sehwag's show

Rise and Fall 2 is all set to premiere on September 26. Ahead of the show, the first four contestants of the Virender Sehwag-hosted show have been announced, with Swara Bhasker, Karan Patel, and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary joining the show

17 Sep 2026 2:29 pm