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Heavy rain has caused widespread flooding in Bangkok, disrupting traffic, closing businesses and forcing about 900 people into shelters. More than 84,000 people across 21 Thai provinces have been affected, while authorities warn that heavy rainfall could continue through Sunday

Schools in several Uttar Pradesh districts have been closed amid heavy rainfall and weather warnings. Lucknow, Prayagraj and Kanpur announced closures for September 26, while CM Yogi Adityanath directed officials to monitor relief operations and provide prompt assistance to affected families

The West Bengal government has transferred 23 IPS officers in a major reshuffle covering the state and Kolkata Police. The changes include new appointments in the Intelligence Branch, Traffic, Detective Department, CID, Security and other key police units across the state

Two youths have been arrested in Bihars Darbhanga after a minor girl alleged she was sexually assaulted after accepting a motorcycle ride from an examination centre. Police seized the motorcycle and are investigating the allegations, sequence of events and roles of those arrested

A Delhi court has adjourned to September 28 the hearing on an appeal by four women wrestlers challenging the acquittal of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar. The wrestlers argue that the trial court incorrectly assessed evidence in the sexual harassment case.

The action follows media reports and a video circulating on social media that allegedly shows a group of men surrounding and harassing the woman. The video was reportedly edited in an objectionable manner and subsequently circulated online

A 45-year-old auto-rickshaw driver was killed and another man injured after an allegedly speeding car rammed into an auto and cycle rickshaw in Sukhdev Vihar, Delhi. Police said a tea seller reported that two cars were allegedly racing before the crash. Investigation is underway

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehrans seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would begin once the US accepts its proposal. He said Washington would need to meet specified conditions, after which the waterway could reopen and talks between Tehran and Washington resume

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of UNGA81 to discuss the latest Gulf conflict developments. The meeting comes amid heightened regional tensions and Indias continued diplomatic engagement with key West Asian partners

The US President has told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran after the November midterms. This follows his open threat of annihilating Iran made during his speech to the UN General Assembly earlier this week.

Sai said heavy rainfall could lead to waterlogging, rising water levels in rivers and streams and transportation difficulties in several areas, and the decision was taken to ensure that children don't face any risk.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy received the Aryadan Muhammed-2026 Best Public Servant Award in Nilambur, Keralam, on Friday. The award was presented to Reddy by Lok Sabha MP Alappuzha KC Venugopal in recognition of his public service.

Fourteen bipartisan US senators have urged Donald Trump to withdraw Vladimir Putins invitation to the December G20 summit in Miami. They also called for sanctioned Russian officials to be barred from US-hosted G20 meetings, citing Russias ongoing war in Ukraine

A coalition of 22 US attorneys general is challenging the Trump administrations proposed $103,265 fee on certain H-1B visa petitions. They argue the charge exceeds executive authority, violates federal law and could worsen shortages of teachers, doctors and nurses

After receiving information about the incident at around 8.46 pm, RPF and GRP personnel searched the Borkhedi-Sindhi section between kilometres 803 and 796

President Donald Trump is moving to cancel nearly USD 1 billion in federally approved spending through a disputed pocket rescission. The move, made days before the fiscal year ends, has drawn objections from lawmakers over Congress authority over federal spending

The gathering saw young people and other attendees immerse themselves in devotional songs, describing the evening as memorable and refreshing. The Prime Ministers surprise presence generated widespread enthusiasm among the crowd

The incidents were reported in Dhar, Bhind, Khandwa and Sehore districts in Madhya Pradesh as devotees gathered to immerse Ganesh idols, officials said on Friday

Vedaant Madhavan, son of actor R Madhavan, talks about the pressure of carrying a famous surname, his sincerity towards carving his own path as a swimmer and the training approach he worked on for the Asian Games.

Amid the ongoing chatter surrounding Nani's The Paradise after its release, a clip from the film has now leaked online a day after the film hit the screens. The clip features a scene from the film showing Kayadu Lohar attempting suicide

Divers have recovered 52 bodies after the Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized in rough seas in Indonesias Java Sea. Of the 243 people aboard, 108 were rescued, while 83 remain missing. Authorities continue searching for victims and plan to salvage the wreck from about 30 metres underwater.

Pakistans PTI has postponed its planned Islamabad long march from September 27 to October 4. The party is seeking the release of jailed founder Imran Khan, while authorities have blocked roads and increased security in Islamabad and surrounding areas ahead of the protest

Morne Morkel said that the management will provide opportunities to Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar to test what they can do in different roles

Addressing the inaugural meeting of the Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Jaishankar said India and Liberia had brought together a group of countries to strengthen efforts to protect commercial vessels and their crews

Following actor Mushtaq Khan's death in Mumbai on September 24, his son Mohsin has now shared the actor's final moments before death. He also shared that his cancer had relapsed recently, however, the actor died smiling

Hanuman Ansh director Vishal Chaturvedi remembers Mushtaq Khan after his demise. He also reveals that the veteran actor was set to work with him in his next film, calling him what an actor in a post shared on X.

Barbie actress Margot Robbie has quietly changed her surname, taking her husband Tom Ackerley's name nearly 10 years after tying the knot. While the actress changed her name in company records, she continues to use her maiden name professionally

Ajay Devgn had a cheeky response when asked what Drishyam would have looked like if Kajol had been part of the franchise. Appearing on The Great Indian Kapil Show season 5 with the cast of Drishyam: The Conclusion, Ajay joked that the first film wouldnt have been made

The voluminous charge sheet puts the recovered proceeds of crime (PoC) at over Rs 79.85 lakh and flags more than 105 instances of cash removal or concealment by counting staff, an investigator linked to the Supreme Court-appointed SIT of the Uttar Pradesh Police said

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Actor Ajay Devgns Juhu bungalow has drawn the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporations (BMC) attention after the civic body issued a 'stop-work' notice regarding ongoing work for a proposed salon and spa on the premises.

India's long-distance runner Gulveer Singh clocked 28:29.38 minutes, continuing his impressive run on the international stage

A video claiming to show Alia Bhatt performing a dance sequence from Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Love and War has gone viral online. The clip surfaced shortly after her character posters were released, with the outfit appearing similar to her cabaret dancer look

Chennithala, who was in charge of the Congress campaign in Maharashtra, made the remarks amid a political row over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and reports of objections raised by two Election Commissioners

After Nani's The Paradise opened to negative to mixed reviews from the audience, the actor has now reacted to the criticism via a post on social media. He acknowledged the trolls and criticism, saying he has learnt from the flaws

Shiv Sena-UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said concerns over the Special Intensive Revision are not limited to political parties, claiming common people are also questioning voter additions, deletions and the validity of electoral rolls

Sathyarajs daughter Divya Sathyaraj has filed a Rs 1 crore defamation suit against actor-critic Bayilvan Ranganathan, alleging defamatory remarks following her comments on marriage. The Madras High Court has granted interim protection, restraining circulation of the objectionable remarks

Veteran actor Mushtaq Khans last rites were held in Mumbai on Friday, with Rajat Bedi, Manish Wadhwa, Sulabha Arya and others arriving to pay their respects. Khan, who battled lung cancer, died at 56, leaving colleagues mourning his loss

BJPs Prasannchand Mehta was elected Jodhpur Mayor after securing 53 votes in the 100-member municipal corporation, defeating Congress candidate Rajendra Solanki, who received 47. Congress raised allegations about ballot secrecy and claimed BJP workers obstructed its councillors bus, though the claims were not independently verified.

Karan Johars popular chat show Koffee With Karan is set to return with its ninth season. According to a report, Alia Bhatt is set to return, but this time she will be appearing with her sister, Shaheen Bhatt, making the episode particularly interesting for viewers.

The Paradise actor Remo Raheem recently shared a video on social media, sharing that his role in the film was shortened, causing deep mental anguish. Nevertheless, the actor defended the film amid the negative reviews

West Indies' head coach Daren Sammy sees it as an opportunity to challenge themselves and see where the Caribbean side stands in the ODIs

Large crowds gathered across Mumbai on Anant Chaturdashi as devotees took part in immersion processions, accompanied by music, dancing and traditional celebrations

BJPs Anusuiya Goswami was elected Kota mayor with 65 votes against Congress candidate Sunita Sumans 35. Sunil Kothari won Jaipur, while voting in Jodhpur was underway. Protests were reported outside Jaipur Municipal Corporation over alleged irregularities during the voting process.

The Paradise box office collection day 1: Nani's mass action entertainer has scored the biggest opening of his career and surpassed the day 1 collection of two of the biggest blockbusters from Telugu and Hindi cinema.

The protest was organised by the AISA Delhi unit amid a wider political and public debate over the functioning of the Election Commission and its handling of electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)

A total of 1,755 idols were immersed across Mumbai till 3 pm on Friday, on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, with no untoward incident reported, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said

Air India has suspended a pilot who failed a breath analyser test at Zurich airport before operating a Delhi-bound flight, with the airline initiating further medical evaluation and an investigation while strengthening compliance measures after recent incidents

England's wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler achieved a historic feat. During the match, the swashbuckling batsman delivered a knock of 69 runs off 49 deliveries

Ranveer Singh, who embraced fatherhood for the second time after welcoming his second daughter with Deepika Padukone recently, made his first appearance after the birth. The actor was seen attending the premiere of Hunkkaar, looking dapper