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In an editorial published in the party mouthpiece Saamana on Saturday, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party alleged that the growing reliance on publicly funded handouts for electoral purposes was weakening democratic institutions and undermining public accountability

Mallya questioned the investigations into loans taken by Kingfisher Airlines and argued that banks had approved the loans through their established decision-making processes

CJP convenor Abhijit Dipke visited tribal villages in Balaghat to meet families affected by the deaths of more than 30 children allegedly due to infectious diseases. He demanded accountability, while the MP High Court has sought a response from the state government.

Abbas welcomed Pezeshkian on behalf of the Shia community in India and said the Iranian Presidents visit provided an opportunity to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the people of the two countries

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, his first India visit in nearly seven years. Xi is expected to meet PM Modi, with talks likely to focus on stabilising India-China ties, border peace, cooperation and managing differences.

PM Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, reviewing India-UAE cooperation in trade, energy, technology, investment and defence.

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Jass Manak has faced backlash after a video from his engagement ceremony with fiancee Komal Tanwar surfaced online. The clip shows the singer showering currency notes on Komal during the celebrations, prompting criticism from some social media users who called the gesture disrespectful

Gen V star Asa Germann has reportedly joined Marvel Studios upcoming X-Men film, directed by Jake Schreier and produced by Kevin Feige. Germann is said to be playing Warren Worthington III, aka Angel, after previously being rumoured for Cyclops. Kit Connor was later cast as Cyclops

Mona Vasu joins Jagadhatri as a cop, marking a new phase in her television journey. The actor says the show stands apart from conventional saas-bahu dramas, blending family emotions with a strong investigative and action-driven storyline

Manoj Bajpayee recalled his brief stint in Veer-Zaara, saying he cherished the opportunity to work with Yash Chopra, whom he always wanted to collaborate with. He remembered Chopras honesty, warmth and hospitality, including organising a party for him in Amritsar

The North Korean ballistic launch event, the first in about three weeks, came as the country was continuing its weapons display after rebuffing US President Donald Trump's decision to scale back a major bilateral military drill with South Korea in a goodwill gesture

The southpaw was even gifted a personalized jersey bearing his name and the number 64 his jersey number for the Men in Blue

Star US gymnast Simone Biles keen to practise with tennis ace and also pick her brains about making a comeback at LA 2028

The Delhi Traffic Police posted an advisory on X on Friday night, stating that traffic diversions and regulated movement would be implemented on key routes across Delhi from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday.

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He also praised Egypt as a long-standing and reliable friend and invited President el-Sisi to Moscow this October for the upcoming Russia Africa Summit.

Elena beats Coco Gauff to enter summit clash; says shell have to put on a much-improved show against Sabalenka

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka stays on course for third consecutive US Open title as she beats American Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in semis to set up final date with Elena Rybakina on Saturday; insists she badly needed to do well in this last push of the season

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Girls at Ranak Girls Hostel in Vallabh Vidyanagar complained of vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain from early Friday morning following their dinner the previous night, District Epidemic Medical Officer Dr Rakesh Patel said

Eight others were injured in the drone strikes on petrol stations in the Ukrainian capital early on Friday; the attacks followed an overnight strike on a Kyiv residential block that injured another eight people

Signed at Texass National Medal of Honor Museum, the bill honors over 3500 recipients of the nations highest military decoration

He is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the summit.

Full Houthi control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would grant Iran a major advantage in its conflict with the US by threatening a critical global shipping route and driving up oil prices

As multiple bodies stake claim to control the sport across the city, leading to legal tangles and administrative tugs-of-war, the sports die-hard fans remain starved of top-class action

A pocket of green is then created, and though it is narrow, the impression is that of a forest with eye-pleasing foliage.

Mirzapur: The Movie song Ghoom Ghoom was envisioned as a potential hit by Ravi Kishan, who encouraged choreographer Vijay Ganguly to create magic. Shot in Jaisalmers bitter cold, the track drew inspiration from Mehbooba Mehbooba and Dhurandhars FA9LA

Members of tribal community march to Raj Bhavan demanding implementation of laws protecting their rights

Residents who thank mid-day say students, elderly will benefit; modern bus shelters to be built too

The accused, who is currently in judicial custody, filed an application before the court last month expressing his willingness to plead guilty to the charges. He also sought leniency from the court

Kareena Kapoor Khan explained the reason behind her multiple expressions during the Daayra trailer launch. The actor joked that she gave '100 expressions' because director Meghna Gulzar had restrained them in the film.

Several local train services on the Main Line and Trans-Harbour Line will be affected during the block. Passengers have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly

Mumbai Suburban District Collector Saurabh Katiyar has appealed to young people, entrepreneurs and establishments offering job opportunities to participate in large numbers

The darbar of Lalbaugcha Raja has been adorned with intricate silver work this year, adding to the grandeur of the setting around the iconic idol. The main entrance to the pandal has been designed as a replica of the famous Meenakshi Temple in South India

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, where India and the UAE are expected to further strengthen their strategic partnership, including cooperation in trade and energy security

Don't Be Shy trailer is finally out, giving a glimpse into Aarushi Bajaj's character as she deals with a complicated mix of love, friendship and unexpected twists in the Alia Bhatt-backed film. Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, the young-age rom-com will premiere on Prime Video on September 25.

The Norwegian Royal Court announced her death on Friday, saying Princess Astrid had died earlier in the day. King Haakon VIII, her nephew, expressed deep sorrow over her passing and remembered her for a lifetime of warm and dutiful service to the Norwegian Royal House

Several Tollywood celebrities including SS Rajamouli, Vijay Deverakonda, Samantha Ruth Prabhu have recieved notices from the SIR over being 'unmapped' amid the ongoing electoral rolls in Telangana

Ahead of the clash against the Men in Blue, Japan's skipper Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming stated that the Japanese team will not just celebrate the occasion of playing against Team India, but will also display their skills as a men's team

Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal has launched the Prasad to Energy initiative with BMC to process around 80 metric tonnes of wet waste during Ganeshotsav, generating an estimated 7,744 units of renewable electricity for Mumbai civic hospitals

Jitendra Kumar's casting as Bablu in Mirzapur: The Movie sparked mixed reactions after it was announced. However, after the films release and its subsequent success at the box office, that perception has changed.

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Speaking about Kohli, Shinde said he was delighted to know that despite scoring several centuries, the cricketer remained humble. He also revealed that the discussions included projects related to Third Mumbai, Atal Setu, and other matters

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth and actor-turned-politician paid tribute to eminent Tamil scholar, debate moderator and actor Solomon Pappaiah, who passed away in Madurai on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Speaking to reporters in Maharashtra's Nanded, Sanjay Raut said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) had undertaken extensive social work and noted that Mohan hagwat frequently comments on issues ranging from religion to international affairs

Actor Paresh Rawal has reacted to the controversy surronding the National Awards Ceremony 2026 being moved to Gujarat from Delhi. He noted that Gujarat is a part of India and not in Bangladesh or Pakistan

Ahead of the series, former New Zealand pacer Trent Boult feels Team India's KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are the two batsmen to watch out for

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled together in the same car to the INNOPROM Exhibition in New Delhi after their bilateral talks. The gesture revived attention around their informal car diplomacy ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit

Its been three decades since there has been a perceived rivalry between Thalapathy Vijay and Ajith Kumar, and now the Tamil Nadu CM flagging off a Le Mans race that Ajith is participating in has left fans surprised.