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A 14-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted after a 27-year-old man lured her to a secluded spot while she was playing in Maharashtras Beed district, police said. The accused has been arrested under the POCSO Act and remanded to police custody
Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the longest-serving secretary general of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, assumed office as the 23rd President on August 21
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has ordered the MCD to demolish a dilapidated building adjoining the Satya Niketan PG collapse site, where seven people were killed. The move comes as authorities remove students belongings and probe safety lapses in the area
Earlier in the day, the Houthi attacks targeted civilian and economic facilities in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran, injuring 73 people, including women and children.The Saudi Energy Ministry said fires broke out and operations at some energy facilities were temporarily halted
Revanna was produced in the court along with his co-accused Pratap Rai in connection with the case. The court authorised two days of police custody for both accused to facilitate further questioning and investigation
US President Donald Trumps latest map showing Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Mexico and the Caribbean as part of the United States has sparked fury. Iceland summoned the US Ambassador over the image, calling it wholly inappropriate, as tensions over Greenland and Canada persist
While speaking at the NaMo for Viksit Bharat programme in Gujarat's Vadodara, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 35,000 crore, PM Modi said the country's work culture has transformed over the past 12 years after the BJP came to power
A 16-year-old girl died after a container truck hit the two-wheeler she was travelling on with her father and twin sister on Punes busy Katraj-Kondhwa Road. Her twin sister sustained a leg fracture, while police detained the truck driver
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India for the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with him on Friday. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also outlined Russias priorities for the summit
During his visit, Singh will hold talks with Sri Lankan leadership on various issues to further strengthen bilateral ties in mutually beneficial areas, including a strong maritime and defence partnership
The proposed system is expected to create a digital replica of the Kumbh Mela area, integrating GIS-based 2D and 3D maps, real-time operational data, and artificial intelligence (AI). The Digital Twin is proposed to be integrated with the existing Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC)
Relief Hospital Director Dr Vishal Kodgirkar said five Govindas were injured after falling during a Dahi Handi event and were brought to the hospital for treatment. Two of them had suffered head injuries and loss of consciousness and were admitted for observation for 24 hours in accordance with medical protocol, he said
According to police, Constable Vinayak Salve received the information while the team was on patrol. Police Inspector Wahid Pathan then directed PSI Rahul Kolpe to verify the tip and take legal action
The protest followed a private visit on September 5 by around 100 people linked to BAPS, a Hindu organisation, who were in France for celebrations surrounding the inauguration of a temple in the Paris suburbs
The threat was received at 8:39 am, following which security agencies were alerted and necessary checks were initiated, they said
The three WDFC sections New Sanand (North)-New Makarpura in Gujarat, New Umbergaon-New Saphale (between Gujarat and Maharashtra) and New Saphale-New Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (in Maharashtra) cover 326 route kilometres and have been developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore
C Vikram Singh, a 54-year-old Manipuri musician, died after a group of delivery workers and dhaba staff allegedly assaulted him when he objected to their shouting and drinking alcohol outside his Kilokari village apartment early Monday, officials said
The woman, identified as Manglo Bai Sarathi, allegedly consumed pesticide at her house in Kerakachhar village under the Kartala police station limits on Saturday and succumbed during treatment on Monday, they said
Ravi Tejas Irumudi has drawn criticism from Ayyappa devotees, who allege that the film hurts religious sentiments and misrepresents Guruswamis and devotees. The Akhila Bharata Ayyappa Deeksha Prachara Samithi has demanded an unconditional apology from the team.
The opening ceremony took place the previous day in Rason in North Korea and Khasan in Russia, virtually attended by North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, reports Yonhap, quoting the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)
Trump presented the H-1B proposal as part of a broader economic strategy aimed at giving preference to American workers
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust appointed Air Marshal (Retd) Jeetendra Mishra as the CEO of the Ram Temple Trust earlier this month
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and Halim Perdanakusuma Airport serving Jakarta, Husein Sastranegara Airport in West Java's Bandung city and two smaller airports in Banten province reopened just after midnight, Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said
Several people, including what appeared to be rescue teams, were seen moving carefully across the debris, searching through the wreckage
Mahhi Vij entered the Bigg Boss 20 house on Sunday, and her former husband Jay Bhanushali cheered her on social media. Sharing her entry promo, Jay wished her luck and called her The Don, adding, Kill it Tara ki mumma
The southwest monsoon remains active over several parts of the country. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and other regions on Tuesday
Mani Ratnam returns to romance with Inji Vellam, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi. The first-look motion poster shows the duo in an affectionate embrace. AR Rahman reunites with the filmmaker for the film, which releases in January 2027
Of the total quantity released towards Tamil Nadu, 4,800 cusecs were being discharged from the Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir, commonly known as KRS. The remaining 1,200 cusecs were being released from the Kabini reservoir
I never targeted the record. I always targeted seven metres. I want to do something extraordinary
On September 3, the kid arrived at the office of Kushinagar District Magistrate Mahender Singh Tawar carrying his piggy bank filled with savings
He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the ninth edition of the Bengaluru Space Expo (BSX), being organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with ISRO
The rapid FAST CAR2 process replaces traditional, labor-intensive methods, paving the way for faster, more efficient production of high-performance materials
The V-shape restricts normal rolling, forcing the ribbon to twist and store elastic energy
The treatment did not improve immediate performance, proving Vagus Nerve Stimulation specifically acts on memory stabilisation rather than real-time execution
Leader Kim Jong-un attended the commissioning ceremony held a day earlier at the eastern port city of Wonsan, where he called the new 5000-ton destroyer essentially an offensive destroyer and part of the state nuclear counteraction system
On August 29, a symposium helmed by experts held at CSMVS discussed the citys health and well-being and spelt out the urgent need to draw up a roadmap for immediate action
We need safety; for that, good lighting is non-negotiable.
Prithviraj Sukumaran reveals how SS Rajamouli encourages actors to share ideas on Varanasi. The actor says Rajamouli first seeks his thoughts on a scene before sharing his own perspective, creating a healthy exchange of ideas on set
Project was found to be deviating substantially from brochure plan. Order could strengthen buyers cases over promised roads amenities, with nearly 100m of a 147m road used as a green patch or parking
In Ghamasaan, Pratik Gandhi plays a cop chasing a dacoit and says working with Tigmanshu Dhulia was more enriching than expected. He calls the filmmaker a passion-driven storyteller who challenges actors to deliver their best in every scene
Bigg Boss 20s Mahhi Vij sparks tensions with her bossy behaviour, ordering housemates around. She also repeatedly questions Isha Rikhi and Mary Kom about their divorces, before finally respecting their boundaries and dropping the subject
The rescue operations were called off at around 5.10 pm, following which all rescue units were withdrawn from the site, according to the Delhi Fire Service
Shiv Sena MP Shrirang Barne visited the area after residents raised objections to the ongoing work and spoke to local people about their concerns. He said civic development projects should be planned after taking the requirements of residents into account
Speaking about batting at the number three position, Devdutt Padikkal said that the position doesn't matter to him and he focuses on contributing to the side
After his knock, Ishan Kishan stated that he realised that a batsman should focus on scoring runs instead of overthinking and putting on unnecessary pressure
BTS leader Kim Nam-joon aka RM was taken by surprise as fans celebrated his birthday early at the group's LA concert, leaving him emotional. He expressed his gratitude, calling ARMY his home
National Film Awards shift from Delhi to Gujarat for the first time in 72 years. The 72nd edition will be held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the honours.
Krystle D'Souza has revealed that she was offered the song Shararat in Dhurandhar just 4 days before the shoot. She also recalled being scared and not knowing how to dance
Ahead of the series against Australia, South Africa has announced a near full-strength squad, with regular skipper Temba Bavuma set to take the leadership duties
Ali Fazal, with his wife Richa Chadha, visited Mumbai's Gaiety Cinema to witness the audience reaction to Mirzapur The Movie. Seeing the show house-full, the actor got emotional and shared a heartfelt note, thanking the audience for their immense love towards him and the franchise.

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