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Delhi Police arrested a 20-year-old man from Maharashtra for the alleged murder of his 26-year-old friend, whose decomposing body was found inside a storage trunk at a jhuggi in Pandara Park. Police suspect an old dispute may have led to the killing

A 31-year-old Delhi man who had left a restaurant to meet his former colleague in Gurugram was allegedly murdered over a financial dispute, police said. His body was allegedly dumped in a drain, while his former colleague and her partner have been arrested

A man has died after a shark attack while swimming about 50 metres offshore at Sorrento Beach near Perth, Western Australia. Authorities closed nearby beaches as police searched the waters. The incident is the fourth reported fatal shark attack in Australia this year

A Gurugram court sent accused driver Kalyan Bainsla and his cousin Lavneesh to 14-day judicial custody in the Golf Course Road hit-and-run case. Police added an attempt-to-murder charge after investigating CCTV footage and Sias family statement

The UAE President also conveyed warm greetings on PM Modi's birthday. Both leaders discussed new measures to further deepen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including in the areas of energy, defence, technology, investment and health

Addressing a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the Pakistani naval warship Hunain's conduct was unacceptable and unprofessional , which was the culprit of the collision

Russians began voting in a three-day parliamentary election, with polling also taking place in territories of Ukraine that Moscow claims to have annexed, despite international opposition to the move. The election is the first since Russia launched its full-scale war in 2022

Congress candidate Milan Pradhan was arrested ahead of the October 6 Nandigram bypoll in West Bengal. The action came hours after Mamata Banerjee announced support for Pradhan following her factions candidate's withdrawal from the contest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth at the 20th Rozgar Mela on September 19. The appointees will join various government ministries and departments across the country

At least 15 people were killed and over 50 injured in a blast near a mosque in Kohats Police Lines area during Friday prayers. Police personnel were among the injured, while the blast damaged the mosques outer section and triggered rescue operations

A Delhi court granted default bail to US national Matthew Aaron VanDyke in an NIA case over allegations of training ethnic armed groups in Myanmar, after UAPA sections were omitted from the charge sheet

Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee said her party would support the Congress in Nandigram and in the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam. The development came hours after the Election Commission of India stripped both rival TMC factions of the partys name and the Flowers and Grass symbol

A Bengaluru man has been arrested for allegedly strangling his wife to death after a quarrel and pouring hot oil on her body. Police said the accused, Ranjith Kumar Gupta, later fled the scene and allegedly attempted suicide

At least two students were killed and seven others injured in a shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, Philippines. Authorities said the situation was contained, while reports indicated two suspected shooters may have entered the campus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate an international conference on The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics in Delhi on September 19. The two-day NGT conference will bring together judges and judicial representatives from 17 countries to discuss climate challenges

As many as 31 revenue circles across five districts recorded more than 65 mm of rainfall in a single day on Thursday, according to a report from the Divisional Commissioner's office

Speaking to reporters, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule claimed that Mamata Banerjee was no longer able to protect the party's political position

The faction led by Banerjee has been allotted the name Mamata All India Trinamool Congress and the Football Player symbol. It will be treated as a recognised political party in West Bengal, Meghalaya, and Tripura

Surendra Koli, an accused in the Nithari killings case, has died by suicide, police said. His body was found at a tea stall in Haridwars Bhupatwala area. Police have begun investigating the case. Koli had been released by the Supreme Court after it allowed his curative petition last year

iPhone enthusiasts gather at Apples BKC store in Mumbai as sales of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max begin in India, with customers waiting for their first-day purchases

An official said that austerity measures like major cuts to fuel usage and foreign travel and a ban on the procurement of new government vehicles have been announced for government officials, while the people have also been directed to follow strict austerity measures in the wake of a mounting economic crisis

Solapur recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 37.8 degrees Celsius, which was 5.6 degrees above normal. Jeur followed with 36.5 degrees Celsius, while Parbhani and Udgir recorded 36.2 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius, respectively

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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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Neither Aramco nor Saudi officials have commented on the claims

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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