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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

During the match, Team India's all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy returned with the figures of three wickets for 24 runs in three overs

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

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

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

According to the police, the suspect allegedly contacted the woman through social media and gradually developed a familiarity with her. He later threatened to circulate her photographs and videos and demanded money from her

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange may call off his Mumbai march amid worsening health during his ongoing hunger strike. Doctors examining him in Patoda reported severe dehydration and very low blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and advised urgent hospitalisation

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj recently shared that he found Karan Johar's Lust Stories, featuring Kiara Advani and Vicky Kaushal, to be his career best film. Vishal further called it a strong film

Diplomats from Finland, France, Thailand, Norway, China, Belgium, Sweden and Egypt took part in the visit. They were introduced to the history and traditions of Ganeshotsav in Maharashtra, officials said

India summoned Pakistans Charge dAffaires and lodged a strong protest after a Pakistani naval ship collided with an Indian Navy unit in the North Arabian Sea, with the MEA calling the conduct unacceptable and unprofessional

BJP National President Nitin Nabin visited Lalbaugcha Raja and Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai during Ganeshotsav 2026, marking his first Maharashtra visit since taking charge as the party chief earlier this year

Bigg Boss 20s Qazi Touqeer turned desi dad as Arishfa Khan asked him to send a marriage proposal to BTS member V. Their playful exchange, with Qazi addressing V as Arishfas future husband, amused fans and desi ARMY online

Divyenndu is celebrating a memorable 15th year in Bollywood following the success of Mirzapur: The Movie. The actor, who has explored varied characters and genres through films and OTT, credited patience and perseverance for his recent run

MMRDA has achieved 60 per cent physical progress on its 600 TPD Integrated Solid Waste Processing Facility in Badlapur for Ambernath, Kulgaon-Badlapur and Ulhasnagar. The facility will promote waste recovery, recycling and scientific disposal

Dhanushs upcoming D56, directed by Tamizharasan Pachamuthu, has been surrounded by speculation over its title. The filmmaker has now reacted to the rumours with a witty response, leaving fans curious about whether the much-awaited projects title has been revealed

Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, and Abhishek Sharma lead key gains in the latest ICC T20I rankings after India's dominant series performance over Afghanistan

Vijay Sethupathis Maharaja is officially getting a Hollywood remake. Reports have linked Matthew McConaughey to the project, but producer Sudhan Sundaram said his casting is not confirmed. An A-list star is reportedly lined up

A bench of Justices Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Amit Sharma said it would hear after three weeks a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking constitution of an expert committee to examine engagement-maximising and addiction-causing design features on social media platforms

Isha Rikhi opened up about her marriage on Bigg Boss 20, claiming she experienced physical, emotional and social cheating. She said she felt she had been played the whole time and described the relationship as toxic and driven by convenience

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif condemned Saudi Arabia's reported interception of a Houthi drone near Mecca, while the Houthis denied targeting the holy city. Sharif urged maximum restraint, dialogue and diplomacy amid escalating attacks and regional tensions.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently reunited with filmmaker David O. Russell in Los Angeles. He took a trip down memory lane, recalling his experience of working with him on the acclaimed film Silver Linings Playbook

Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans opens up about joining Manchester United, learning from manager Michael Carrick and playing at Old Trafford

Actress Bhumi Pednekkar, who is away from home in New York during Ganpati celebrations, revealed that she found solace at a temple in the city and said he finds you wherever you are

Television czarina and producer Ekta Kapoor celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi by bringing together some of the most familiar faces from the Hindi TV industry as she hosted friends and colleagues for Ganpati celebrations at her residence on Monday

Amaal Mallik warned social media users against targeting his family amid the Main Hoon Hero Tera credit row. Defending brother Armaan Malik, he said, My anger is like Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt while hitting back at trolls

The lack of rain has caused severe moisture stress during the crucial stages of flowering and pod formation, affecting the development and filling of grains, the district collectorate said in the report. Amid the dire situation, farmers are feeding dried plants from their fields to cattle, it said

The situation came up for discussion at Tuesday's Cabinet meeting, where Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and several ministers expressed concern over the impact of the prolonged dry spell

Vijay Sethupathis leadership remarks on Bigg Boss Tamil 10 sparked speculation among viewers over a possible reference to CM Vijay. Vijay TV clarified that the comments were directed only at contestant Shatiga and should not be linked to outside events

FIP has urged DGCA to withdraw temporary FDTL dispensations granted to airlines, citing concerns over pilot fatigue and six pilot deaths since 2023. The pilots' body has also sought mandatory FRMS and an independent review of pilot health trends

Argentina legend Lionel Messi joins the national squad for a final series of home friendlies to bid farewell to fans following his international retirement

Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz says full-scale war in Gaza could resume if Hamas fails to disarm, while citing a plan for Palestinian migration. The comments come amid an ongoing ceasefire, continued Israeli strikes and disagreement over the future of Gaza.

In August, the security forces had launched a massive search operation along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district following the sighting of a suspected Pakistani drone along the border areas

Kim Kardashian has been awarded Rs 111 by a Paris court over the 2016 armed robbery in which she was held at gunpoint and robbed of jewellery worth Rs 57.55 crore. Most of the stolen jewellery has never been recovered

Netflix is bringing back The Great Indian Kapil Show for Season 5, with Kapil Sharma and his comedy gang returning on September 26. Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, and others will reunite for the festive-themed season, with new episodes dropping every Saturday at 8 pm

Rani Mukerji turned heads at Sabyasachi Mukherjees New York Fashion Week show, choosing a timeless black saree instead of a gown. She completed the understated look with sunglasses, gold jewellery, a clutch and pumps, celebrating Sabyasachis return to NYFW

Hrithik Roshan celebrated his niece Suranikas 30th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post. Welcoming her to her 30s, the actor praised her growth and called her a rare breed. Suranika, an entrepreneur who runs bakery establishment Moonbeam Bakery

India-New Zealand FTA clears New Zealand Parliament 93-29, moving the pact closer to implementation. The deal provides duty-free access for Indian exports, expanded services and mobility opportunities, and a USD 20 billion New Zealand investment commitment in India.

The Valsad Cyber Crime Police arrested Bhargav Solanki and Mehul Kachhua following an investigation into the case. Police said Rs 18.70 lakh of the allegedly defrauded money had been credited to Kachhuas bank account

The gas leak was reported from the STP premises on Tuesday evening, following which local residents were alerted and advised to exercise caution. The Pallavpuram Residents Welfare Association (RWA) appealed to people living in the vicinity to keep doors and windows closed and avoid unnecessary movement outside

Of the total number of Lord Ganesh idols immersed during the period, 61,247 were household idols, while 301 belonged to public festival groups, according to civic officials

Courteney Cox has expressed interest in directing Scream 8, saying her long association with the franchise gives her a unique understanding of the series. Cox, who has appeared in all seven Scream films, joked that directing the next instalment would be great and fun

Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski have confirmed they have parted ways after nine years of marriage. The actors, who met in 2015, married in 2017 and share two children. They said they had been separated for a while