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Two tigers were found dead in separate incidents in Madhya Pradesh on Monday. A decomposed carcass was recovered near Dahod Dam in Ratapani Tiger Reserve, where suspected electrocution is being investigated, while an 11-month-old female tiger in Kanha may have died after a territorial fight

Mediators are working with the US and Iran on a proposal to end fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to three officials cited by The Associated Press. The proposal could involve lifting the US blockade, easing sanctions and addressing Iran's nuclear programme

Air India CEO and Managing Director-designate Tewolde Gebremariam has identified safety, operational reliability and sustainable profitability as key priorities. In his first company-wide townhall, he also highlighted network efficiency, customer service, cost discipline and sustainable growth

Residents in eastern Poland are facing growing anxiety as drone and missile alerts disrupt daily life near the Ukrainian border. Recent attacks have prompted stronger air defences, school safety measures and renewed calls for improved civil preparedness across vulnerable communities

South Korea demanded an official apology from Ukraine after President Zelenskyy disclosed the transfer of two North Korean POWs to Seoul. The dispute centers on an alleged confidentiality agreement, amid concerns over the soldiers' safety and North Korea's growing military ties with Russia

At least 28 people, including nine children, were injured in a Russian strike on Kharkiv, Zelenskyy said. Two people were killed in the Kyiv region. Russia said it intercepted 254 Ukrainian drones, while both sides reported damage to infrastructure and other targets.

Officials said work on several projects is expected to begin from December, with the administration aiming to improve traffic management and stormwater drainage in Chakan before the next monsoon

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly made a secret UAE visit for talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, with Iran among the key issues. Neither government confirmed the latest report, amid heightened West Asia tensions and conflicting accounts over an earlier reported visit

The CBDT has extended the income-tax return filing deadline for taxpayers covered under audit provisions for AY 2026-27 from October 31 to November 21. The deadline for furnishing tax audit reports has also been extended from September 30 to October 21

Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford after suspicious vans and suspected explosives were found, prompting a counter-terror investigation into a possible Iran link. Authorities evacuated nearby residents while examining the vehicles and assessing the potential threat

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A 60-year-old man was killed in a suspected wild elephant attack near Kengeri in Bengaluru while on a morning walk. Forest officials launched a search after CCTV captured an elephant nearby. His family and locals protested, seeking compensation and action from authorities

Delhi Environment Minister announced that dust-generating demolition and outdoor civil construction activities will be prohibited from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, while a complete ban on construction and demolition activities will be imposed from December 10, 2026, to January 20, 2027

Maratha community would oppose attempts to target him and people associated with the reservation movement, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange said on Monday

The protesters demanded immediate financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh per hectare for crop losses caused by prolonged dry spells and deficient rainfall in the drought-prone Marathwada district

According to SpaceX, Flight 14 will also mark the first deployment of Starlink V3 satellites into the constellation. The company says the next-generation satellites will deliver a payload designed to dramatically expand connectivity speeds and reliability around the world

The latest incident followed similar stone-pelting and tear gas deployment earlier in the day, during which a female Station House Officer was injured. Police have registered an FIR against 10 people in connection with the unrest

Thailand's Meteorological Department said moderate to heavy rain was still expected Sunday in several parts of the country, but conditions were expected to improve by Monday. The city set up more than 200 temporary shelters, and about 3,000 people remained in them as of Sunday

Adnan Sami reacted to a joke about him on Samay Rainas Indias Got Latent, where comedian Kullu compared him to Ayushmann Khurranas Pakistani spy character in Udta Teer. Sami responded humorously, asking the makers to take his rights first

Vucic's second presidential term would otherwise end in May next year. He is banned by the Serbian Constitution from seeking a third term and said he was resigning to lead his right-wing Serbian Progressive Party in the October 25 ballot

A 14-member rescue team has begun searching for 12 Nepalese workers and guides who went missing after an avalanche buried a tent at Himlung Himal base camp in Nepals Manang district. Bad weather is hampering the operation

A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran said one cannot help but draw painful parallels o the Nirbhaya incident of 2012.

Let us all come together to play our role in building a knowledgeable, value-driven, and capable Uttar Pradesh, the Chief Minister said

The board is focused initially on trade in non-sensitive goods between the two countries

A young man standing nearby was recording the proceedings when Verma allegedly slapped him

At the UN General Assembly, Russias top diplomat brushed off a meeting with his German counterpart their first since the 2022 invasion

The navy said that the vehicle was being examined by specialists to recover its data

Indias Best Dancer 5 winner Ritesh Pal opened up about his unexpected journey from rejection to victory, revealing plans to build a house for his mother with his prize money. Choreographer Pratik Utekar praised his consistency, dedication and perseverance

The persistent rain prevented the match from getting underway, with the abandonment sending India through to the last four. India will now face either Sri Lanka or Nepal in the semi-finals

The US Commerce Department published the list as Washington prepares to impose a 100 per cent tariff on certain patented pharmaceutical imports and their associated ingredients from September 29. The exemption does not cover every pharmaceutical product shipped from India

Students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara went on a rampage on the campus on Sunday, vandalising property and blocking a stretch of the New Delhi-Amritsar highway outside their campus over claims that an outsider raped a female student on the university premises

Sarkar was the Chief Minister of Tripura for 20 years between 1998 and 2018

Nolo was well southwest of Hawaii and moving away from the Big Island as the weekend drew to a close. A high-wind warning, wind advisory and high surf advisory remained in effect for parts of the island through Sunday evening as Nolo's maximum sustained winds increased to near 105 mph (165 kph)

Womens 25m pistol individual final: Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Rahi Sarnobat (if they qualify)

Theres never been a weapon as powerful as the combination of people with ill intent using the latest AI tools, he added

Nagoya has been battered by relentless rain over the last two days, severely disrupting Indias preparations for the knockout stage

Uzbekistan and China won gold in the mens and womens competitions respectively.

The board is focused initially on trade in non-sensitive goods between the two countries

A young man standing nearby was recording the proceedings when Verma allegedly slapped him

Among these are line doubling works, the Kavach train protection system, automatic signalling system and a WAG-12 electric locomotive maintenance shed

A special investigation team has also been formed to investigate the matter, police said

The administration officially withdrew the GO of the Human Resources Management (R) Department, dated September 21

Featuring an efficient intake and an MRI-inspired thruster, the system operates on solar power and could also support future Mars missions

At the UN General Assembly, Russias top diplomat brushed off a meeting with his German counterpart their first since the 2022 invasion

While he expressed his support for CJPs proposed agitation, Wangchuk added that he might not be physically present during the protest

The navy said that the vehicle was being examined by specialists to recover its data

Its easy to see why this country continues to be a shining beacon of hope for countries where citizens have no voice

Cynics may scoff this is a one-off effort, and others may laugh at what critics call a photo-op

Lyricist-rapper Prashant Ingole has teamed up with Cuban singer-songwriter Descemer Bueno and Spanish singer Flori for Hone Do Bailando. The Indo-Spanish track blends Hindi rap, Spanish vocals, flamenco guitar and contemporary Indian music production

The strike, called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), was scheduled to begin on September 28 and coincided with the half-yearly closing of banks. With the strike deferred, banks will remain open on Monday