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At least 11 people were killed, and five others were injured after a massive fire triggered a series of explosions at a firecracker factory in Manouri Bazaar under Pipri police station limits of Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district

The incident occurred in the Lower Kandoli region amid heavy rainfall. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) received information late at night about a vehicle being washed away by rainwater near the bridge

US President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Washington later this month for talks expected to cover trade, security and other contentious issues

The Nepali Army has rescued 279 people from hydropower projects affected by last weeks Bhotekoshi floods, Prime Minister Balendra Shah said

The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has recommended the appointment of new chief justices for the Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh high courts

The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to continue construction of a $400 million White House ballroom while lawsuits over the project proceed

NASAs Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun its journey to a point about one million miles from Earth after a successful Falcon Heavy launch

Rocket Lab is set to launch a Japanese StriX radar satellite for Earth-imaging company Synspective aboard its Electron rocket from New Zealand

Three villagers, including two women, were killed and four others injured after suspected militants opened fire in Manipurs Kangpokpi district

Technical glitches disrupted an AIIMS recruitment re-examination in Jaipur on Monday, prompting a protest by candidates and cancellation of the test

A Delhi court has sentenced conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar to eight years in jail for impersonating a Supreme Court judge during a bail proceeding

As of 9 pm on Monday, Indian rescue and technical teams were continuing operations in Nepal, including specialised forensic work in Kathmandu and efforts to reach people at hydropower tunnel sites in flood-affected areas

Real Gross Domestic Product, or GDP at constant prices, in the first quarter of FY27 is estimated at Rs 81.36 lakh crore, against Rs 75.46 lakh crore in the corresponding quarter of 2025-26, showing a growth rate of 7.8 per cent

More than two dozen children were injured on Monday after a school bus carrying students of RPS Academy School collided head-on with a container truck in Amethi around 11 am

Sir PM and Lady Flora, still reeling from the spectacular light show at the historic Afghan Church last week, discuss the ideas success, and why Mumbaikars gave it a thumbs-up

Pakistans overall cricket, but their batting particular, has been poor and thats putting in mildly.

The incident took place on Platform No. 1 when a middle-aged passenger attempted to board Train No. 11464 Jabalpur-Veraval Express, which was already moving

During the visit, General Seth was briefed by Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Command, on the operational environment, the Command's preparedness, training initiatives and measures to improve combat effectiveness and mission readiness

Pune Police have advised the motorists to take note of the new restrictions and parking arrangements while travelling through the affected areas, officials said

The flight departed Dammam at around 10.25 am IST and landed at Ahmedabad airport at 4.22 pm after the threat was reported while the aircraft was en route to Delhi

Sharing remarks from the meeting, PM Modi said it was always a delight to meet President Putin. During the meeting, PM Modi highlighted India's consistent position on the Ukraine conflict and reiterated its support for efforts towards peace

The weather department said that a rainfall deficit could have implications for agriculture, water resource management, hydropower generation and drinking water supplies in some areas

A rescue team found no one inside the Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project tunnel in Rasuwa, while 93 workers remain untraced. Rescue teams are also searching 11 flood-hit hydropower projects where 897 workers remain out of contact

The blast took place in the Pipri police station area, near the Manori power house, causing extensive damage to the factory and nearby structures, officials said

Nepal flash floods: Rescue operations in flood-hit Nepal are facing severe shortages of helicopters, specialised equipment, body bags and ropes. The death toll from the August 26 flash floods has crossed 900, while more than 4,000 people remain missing

The Indian Consulate in Dubai has warned nationals in the UAE against scams by unauthorised agents offering visa regularisation, Emergency Certificates, Emirates ID and employment, with victims allegedly being tricked into sharing biometric data

Iranian Army claims it launched dozens of attack drones targeting helicopter and troop positions of the US military at Al Minhad airbase in the UAE, as tensions escalate following US strikes on Larak Island and Iran's retaliation across the region

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Bishkek on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit

Reacting to Modi being awarded the Order of 'Oliy Darajali Dustlik', Uzbekistan's highest state award, Owaisi said he congratulated the BJP and pointed out that Uzbekistan was the country from which Babur came to India

Surgeon Vice Admiral Manish Honwad, VSM, has assumed charge as Director and Commandant of Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune. An AFMC alumnus, Honwad brings over 37 years of experience in military healthcare, education and administration

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has urged community members to quietly head to Mumbai by September 12 and prepare for a major agitation if the government fails to meet their demands, while continuing his indefinite hunger strike in Jalna

The Shiv Sena team present in Nepal has provided the stranded residents with information about their onward journey and remained in contact with them during the rescue effort, a party leader said

PM Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek, with the two leaders reviewing India-Iran bilateral ties and cooperation. The meeting also comes amid ongoing developments and tensions in West Asia

High drama prevailed in front of the Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha venue in Dharwad as Hindu organisations and some BJP workers attempted to surround actor Prakash Raj on Sunday

Hanuman Ansh, a film inspired by the life and legacy of Shri Neeb Karori Baba, has been performing well at the box office despite facing competition from multi-starrer movies. After the film's success, director Vishal Chaturvedi has weighed in on the early assessment of the film

Kareena Kapoor says becoming a mother has made her a better actor. At Daayras trailer launch, she opened up about the emotional impact of playing Ajooni and praised Meghna Gulzar for giving her a role that added a new dimension to her life

Zomato has directed restaurant partners to shift towards the use of natural dairy products in their dishes. Where restaurants are unable to make the transition immediately, they have been instructed to remove food items containing analogue dairy products from their menus

Vijay Deverakonda recalls the struggles behind Arjun Reddy, revealing that Sandeep Reddy Vangas family mortgaged their land to fund the film. He says they had no money or influence but took the risk together

Milind Soman penned a heartfelt birthday wish for wife Ankita Konwar, calling every moment with her a gift of love and beauty and happiness. The actor and fitness enthusiast also looked forward to sharing new experiences with Ankita

Modi arrived in Bishkek on Sunday, August 30, to participate in the 26th SCO Leadership Summit, which brings together 10 member states, 15 partner countries, and two observer countries to advance dialogue and cooperation on regional and global issues

The trailer of Meghna Gulzars Daayra introduces Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran as two senior cops investigating the same case from opposing perspectives. As new details emerge, truth, duty and justice begin to blur. The film releases on September 18

Novak Djokovic suffered a stunning first-round defeat at the US Open 2026 to Mariano Navone, revealing his body collapsed due to physical struggles during the match

Congress accused the BJP of avoiding action against those allegedly involved in the ritual while pursuing a case against Gandhi for raising questions about it

Shailene Woodley has opened up about filming three scenes as Mary Jane Watson for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 before learning nearly a year later that her role had been cut. The actor said Mary Jane was her dream character, while recalling that she was told the filmmakers wanted to wait

Jackie Shroff and Anupam Kher turned a simple Mumbai drive into a nostalgic reunion when Shroff recently drove his longtime friend to Actor Prepares. Kher revealed it had been nearly 30 years since Shroff last gave him a lift, while celebrating his friends effortless swag

Mirzapur The Movie has received an A certificate from the CBFC after several changes. Cuss words were muted, abuses and a caste reference were modified, while intimate scenes were reduced by 50 percent. No violent or gory scenes were cut

Randy Quaid has slammed Anne Hathaways casting in the Days of Thunder sequel, calling her a horrible choice and saying Nicole Kidman should return. He also made controversial comments about Hathaways appearance and pregnancy

According to the Nepal government, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang also conveyed condolences over the loss of lives and extensive damage caused by the floods

Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, and Jofra Archer delivered stellar spells at Lord's as England clinched a 194-run win over Pakistan to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead

Speaking to Fox News on Sunday Night in America, Donald Trump defended US actions against Iran and claimed that Washington's military and economic measures had significantly weakened the country