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Delhi Police detained 191 foreign nationals during a month-long Operation Vista 1.0 aimed at verifying immigration status and identifying suspected links to criminal and drug networks. The operation also targeted facilitators allegedly providing shelter, forged documents and other assistance
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to address UNGA 2026, calling for global solidarity, peace and restoration of trust. His visit comes amid Iran-US tensions, regional conflicts and continued international scrutiny over Tehrans nuclear programme and regional policies
Delhi court has granted interim bail to student activist Sharjeel Imam from October 4 to 10 to attend his cousins wedding. Imam is facing prosecution in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots larger conspiracy case under the UAPA and other penal provisions
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said India-US trade talks are progressing quickly and in a positive direction. The negotiations come amid new US sanctions targeting Russia and potential tariffs on major Russian oil buyers, including India and China
The elections will be held on October 23, with polling scheduled from 8 am to 4 pm. Counting of votes will take place on October 27, while the election process will be completed by October 31
The Centre told the Supreme Court that NTA reforms are underway, including a functional-vertical structure, new senior officers and stronger security. A task force is also examining a possible NEET-UG shift to computer-based testing and a nationwide CBT infrastructure strategy
California has declared a state of emergency as forecasters warn a strengthening El Nio could become the strongest on record. The state is preparing for winter storms, flooding and landslides, while ECLAC warns a severe event could cause major economic losses across Latin America
The main accused in the alleged harassment of a minor girl in Bihars Jamui was shot in the leg during a police encounter, police sources said. Authorities have registered a POCSO case, arrested several accused and launched further investigations into the viral video incident.
The last-minute reversal has delivered a significant psychological blow to the BJP in Buldhana district, particularly to incumbent Chikhli MLA Shweta Mahale, whose camp had meticulously orchestrated Bondres entry into the party fold
Bihar BJP chief Sanjay Saraogi condemned the alleged molestation of a Class 10 girl in Jamui and said those revealing the minor victims identity would face action. He said three people have been arrested and police are conducting raids to catch the main accused.
The High Commission urged Indians travelling to Malaysia as tourists to strictly comply with the conditions of their stay and warned them against taking up employment while travelling on a tourist entry
The polls will cover 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh and one in Uttarakhand, where the terms of the sitting members are ending on November 25. A separate by-election will be held for one vacant Rajya Sabha seat in West Bengal
A gunman opened fire near a vocational high school in Turgutlu, Manisa province, western Trkiye, wounding at least four people, mostly students, according to local media. Police and medical teams responded, while the motive remained unknown.
Mamdani said his approach to the media was to engage with journalists across the political spectrum and respond to their questions regardless of their coverage
The platform, which is being streamed through the White House's digital channels, was launched as the Trump administration faces a legal dispute with CNN, MS NOW and Politico over restrictions on their access to the White House
The Indian women's badminton team fell 1-3 to Japan in the Asian Games 2026 QF despite a standout doubles win from Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand
In a post on X after his meeting with Trump, Macron said the two countries had agreed to coordinate their efforts on energy markets and the security of critical infrastructure
The typhoon moved away from Japans coast and out into the Pacific by morning, allowing authorities to lift or downgrade most heavy rain and landslide warnings
Speaking to PTI Videos on Monday, Ketan's father Vishal Agarwal said he had not yet gone through the chargesheet filed in the case and would comment on its contents after obtaining a copy from the court
Hundreds of flights were cancelled, including more than 600 into and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, as the outage hit every major airport in the New York City area on Monday
The first meeting of the foreign ministers of the Visegrad Group and India was held on Monday on the margins of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
Jaishankar arrived in New York City on Sunday, leading the Indian delegation for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. His engagements on Monday commenced with a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot
The president, appearing with Mamdani after their meeting, reminisced about his previous visits to the official residence of the city's mayors and recalled great ones and some not so great ones who have led the city in the past
Ireland is the lead regulator for Google in the 27-nation EU because the US tech giant''s European headquarters is based in Dublin
Unlike traditional crutches or walkers, Eve uses AI-powered dynamic balancing technology to maintain physical stability, enabling users to stand, walk, and handle everyday tasks like cooking or carrying objects hands-free.
By using CRISPR technology to deactivate the ANGPTL3 gene in the liver, the single-dose treatment also reduced triglycerides by 47.8 per cent
The bird was entangled in six feet of fishing line, with a treble hook embedded in its wing and cactus spines in its foot.
Kumar said that he is not in favour of charging any fee from merchants for using UPI for any transaction value, and the government should treat it as a public good with extensive positive externalities.
The bench was hearing a revision plea against the magisterial courts order on a complaint filed by advocate Vikas Tripathi, vice president of the Central Delhi Court Bar Association.
The video, which purportedly shows the two being harassed by a group of people, has drawn criticism on social media as well as from political leaders.
Scattered showers, thunderstorms hit pockets of city, with more relief likely over next few days
A new heritage gallery in Kolkata to preserve the legacy of its resident Chinese population makes for a solid case that can be replicated in Mumbai to salute the contribution of its multiple communities
Artificial ponds have been a fairly recent addition on the festival landscape
Cops say 21-year-old accused, who was struggling with mounting debt, grabbed gold ornament from paralysed elderly woman in Santacruz East
All India Mobile Retailers Association has urged the Finance Ministry to exempt small and medium mobile retailers from any proposed UPI Merchant Discount Rate. AIMRA said a 0.4% charge could increase costs for retailers already operating on thin margins
Imran Khans sisters Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi were detained for 30 days in Lahore under Pakistans MPO law, following Aleema Khans detention. The actions come ahead of PTIs planned September 27 protest, while the detentions have been challenged in the Lahore High Court
The incident came three days after the UKMTO reported that another tanker had been hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire onboard. All crew in that incident were reported safe
The Uttar Pradesh government told the Supreme Court that the SIT probing alleged financial irregularities in Ram Temple donations and offerings has substantially completed its investigation. The government said the chargesheet will be filed within two days, before the September 25 deadline
A Maharashtra man was arrested by the Railway Protection Force at Howrah station after officials allegedly found Rs 67 lakh in cash in his bag. The man reportedly said he was carrying the money to buy gold and silver in Kolkata
Several from those detained were found with expired visas or without valid documents and were referred to the FRRO for restriction and deportation proceedings, while others were exempted due to ongoing court cases, officials said
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the withdrawal line currently passes through Jaisalmer, Nagaur, Sikar, Rohtak, Patiala and Gurdaspur
Three South Korean military officers were injured in a suspected landmine explosion during a search operation in the DMZ. Two sustained serious wounds, including one who lost an ankle. Authorities are investigating whether the mine was North Korean or South Korean in origin.
Three people have been arrested in Bihar's Jamui after a video purportedly showing a minor boy and girl being harassed by a group went viral. Police have identified around seven alleged perpetrators and formed an SIT to trace the remaining accused
Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya faces criticism after a viral video showed him commenting on woman councillor Sandhya Yadavs appearance at an Indore event. Congress leaders condemned the remark and demanded an apology, while calls for action followed
While Ambajogai has adequate fodder stocks, supplies in Ashti, Dharur, Gevrai, Kaij, Majalgaon, Shirur and Wadwani are expected to last between 21 and 76 days, according to a Beed Collectors Office report
Six children drowned while bathing in floodwaters near Tareta village in Bihar's Bhagalpur district, officials said. The children, reportedly from Dudhailla village, were found dead after local residents launched a search operation and informed police
Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook and Nana are promoting their new Korean series The Scandal in India. Son revealed she wants to visit the country for its famous Ayurvedic oil massage, while Ji expressed his desire to meet Indian fans
Tensions erupted at Chintakunta canal in Telangana's Karimnagar on September 21 as BJP workers and Hindu organisations protested over water shortage for Ganesh idol immersion. Police intervened, detained protesters and shifted them to nearby police stations
Flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England faced delays Monday after a technical issue at NATSs Prestwick center. NATS said London and airports south of Manchester were broadly unaffected, while EasyJet called for action to strengthen system resilience
At least four people were injured after a series of explosions at an army site near Al-Eis in Aleppo, northern Syria. Authorities said an ammunition depot was involved, while civil defence teams evacuated families and remained on high alert as blasts continued

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