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The Raigad district administration will conduct the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan from September 17 to October 17, 2026, with camps across talukas to provide government services, update land records, process certificates and address pending forest rights claims

An Indian worker from Rajasthan lost his left leg after tiles being lifted by a crane fell on him at a construction site in Jerusalem. He is undergoing treatment at Hadassah Hospital, while the Indian embassy and his employer are helping coordinate his care and insurance

A scorching summer across Europe, marked by extreme heat, dried-up rivers and deadly wildfires, has highlighted the need for stronger climate response measures, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said as she proposed a new EU heatwave plan and firefighting fleet

The EU plans to ban social media for children under 13 and allow supervised, limited accounts for those aged 13-14. The proposed KIDS Act would also target addictive design features and impose fines on platforms that breach the new child-safety rules

At Rimbi, 128 people from 28 households were shifted to the Rimbi Gram Panchayat Kendra as a precautionary measure after landslides and flooding heightened risks to settlements. The situation remains particularly concerning around Mandir Point, where fresh landslides have been reported

Karnataka Police have transferred two personnel from Shivamogga after a video showed them lifting BJP MLA S.N. Channabasappa on their shoulders during a Ganesh immersion procession

Central Railway will introduce the first daily train service between Beed and Pune on Thursday, strengthening rail connectivity between Marathwada and western Maharashtra. The service is expected to benefit students, commuters, traders, pilgrims, and patients travelling between the two cities

The VHP has demanded the removal of Maharashtra State Minority Commission chief Pyare Khan over his visit to Nashik Central Prison and alleged interaction with Abu Salem. Khan has denied seeking Salems release and said the commission had no jurisdiction over the matter

Delhi High Court has asked the Centre whether it is considering a policy to examine social media features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, personalised feeds and notifications that may encourage prolonged user engagement. The court deferred the PIL hearing by three weeks

Saudi authorities said a drone launched by Houthi militants towards Mecca was intercepted and destroyed on Tuesday evening, before it entered the prohibited airspace over the holy city. The Houthis, however, denied targeting Mecca or any Islamic holy site

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the action was in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of adopting a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism

A gold mine collapsed in Sudans West Kordofan, killing at least 60 small-scale miners, while many others remain missing and are feared dead, survivors told AFP. Rescue efforts are being hampered by a lack of heavy machinery to clear the rubble

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange may call off his Mumbai march amid worsening health during his ongoing hunger strike. Doctors examining him in Patoda reported severe dehydration and very low blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and advised urgent hospitalisation

India summoned Pakistans Charge dAffaires and lodged a strong protest after a Pakistani naval ship collided with an Indian Navy unit in the North Arabian Sea, with the MEA calling the conduct unacceptable and unprofessional

A bench of Justices Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Amit Sharma said it would hear after three weeks a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking constitution of an expert committee to examine engagement-maximising and addiction-causing design features on social media platforms

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif condemned Saudi Arabia's reported interception of a Houthi drone near Mecca, while the Houthis denied targeting the holy city. Sharif urged maximum restraint, dialogue and diplomacy amid escalating attacks and regional tensions.

The lack of rain has caused severe moisture stress during the crucial stages of flowering and pod formation, affecting the development and filling of grains, the district collectorate said in the report. Amid the dire situation, farmers are feeding dried plants from their fields to cattle, it said

FIP has urged DGCA to withdraw temporary FDTL dispensations granted to airlines, citing concerns over pilot fatigue and six pilot deaths since 2023. The pilots' body has also sought mandatory FRMS and an independent review of pilot health trends

Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz says full-scale war in Gaza could resume if Hamas fails to disarm, while citing a plan for Palestinian migration. The comments come amid an ongoing ceasefire, continued Israeli strikes and disagreement over the future of Gaza.

In August, the security forces had launched a massive search operation along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district following the sighting of a suspected Pakistani drone along the border areas

Netflix is bringing back The Great Indian Kapil Show for Season 5, with Kapil Sharma and his comedy gang returning on September 26. Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, and others will reunite for the festive-themed season, with new episodes dropping every Saturday at 8 pm

India-New Zealand FTA clears New Zealand Parliament 93-29, moving the pact closer to implementation. The deal provides duty-free access for Indian exports, expanded services and mobility opportunities, and a USD 20 billion New Zealand investment commitment in India.

The Valsad Cyber Crime Police arrested Bhargav Solanki and Mehul Kachhua following an investigation into the case. Police said Rs 18.70 lakh of the allegedly defrauded money had been credited to Kachhuas bank account

The gas leak was reported from the STP premises on Tuesday evening, following which local residents were alerted and advised to exercise caution. The Pallavpuram Residents Welfare Association (RWA) appealed to people living in the vicinity to keep doors and windows closed and avoid unnecessary movement outside

Coalition spokesman Turki Al Maliki said the security of the Two Holy Mosques and pilgrims is a red line, adding that the coalition would not hesitate to take necessary measures to deter further Houthi attacks

The incident occurred late Tuesday (local time), near the crash site in Chatsworth, where an SUV had earlier collided with a Metro bus, killing at least two people. NBC Los Angeles confirmed that its news helicopter crashed while the crew was covering the Chatsworth accident during a live shot

Mahhi Vij recalled her early career, revealing how she landed her first music video, worked in South Indian films and was selected for Yuva. After several film projects fell through, she turned to television and found success with shows like Laagi Tujhse Lagan and Balika Vadhu.

Shah Rukh Khan attended Nita and Mukesh Ambanis star-studded Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Antilia but avoided the paparazzi outside. An inside picture of the actor posing with the Ambanis has now surfaced online

Lisa has reassured BLACKPINK fans that the group will remain together despite the members solo careers. She said breaks from group activities are possible but stressed they should not be mistaken for a breakup, adding that she wants BLACKPINK to continue even at 50

2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh emphasises squad continuity, backing match-winners, and providing regular game time ahead of India's 2027 ODI WC campaign

Salman Khan celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with his family, where a video showed him performing aarti in the wrong direction. Sister Arpita Khan Sharma quickly noticed the mistake and guided him, with the endearing moment going viral on social media

Born on September 16, 1975, Dhami is a BJP leader who has served as Uttarakhand Chief Minister since July 4, 2021. He has represented the Champawat Assembly constituency since 2022. Before that, he represented Khatima in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly from 2012 to 2022

When asked if it was exhausting because her character speaks so much, and if it took a lot of energy, she said, It did take a lot of energy. But that's the thing. Atish bhai is the source of our energy. He's a genius.

Mumbai recorded rainfall across all three administrative regions during the 24-hour period from 8 am on September 16 to 8 am on September 17

Indira Krishna has hit back at Rohit Roy over his dustbin remark about television, calling it terrible for a veteran actor from the medium to say. She said TV has given actors work and a platform, adding that it will always remain the biggest medium

Gurfateh Pirzada underwent physical training in Kalaripayattu and Lathi and gained 10-15 kg to play Bagha Jatin in The Revolutionaries. He says getting the characters physicality and understanding his psyche were key to his performance

Vikrant Massey reflects on how the definition of success has evolved, saying it is no longer limited to professional achievements or material comforts. He believes good health, peace of mind, emotional well-being and happiness are equally important

The surface drone remains under U.S. operational control, he added

In my mind, I dont dwell on anything in life beyond 30 minutes. I dont hide my emotions, but Im not a very emotional person in general. I just have a very practical approach to things. Smriti was part of the Indian team that won the Asia Cup recently.

Pathirage, 23, posted a picture of his damaged javelins on social media. Pathirage was returning on Turkish Airlines, and had lodged a complaint.

The proposed sale is just the latest in a series of Trump administration steps to improve Israeli''s military capacity

The funds were allegedly used for purchasing gifts and other valuable items for Bollywood celebrities through co-accused Pinki Irani

The combination worked effectively during their previous Davis Cup outing against the Netherlands in Bengaluru.

Barca midfielder Rodri oozes confidence after teams stellar start to the season

The final remained goalless in regulation time, with neither side able to find the decisive breakthrough.

Senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul, appearing for the Shinde faction, argued that the Election Commission could examine a political party's constitution and organisational structure while determining which faction represented the party

Aashi beat Trisha Shah of Dhirubhai Ambani International School (BKC) 11-5, 11-4, 11-7, while Yusuf rallied to beat Agastya Jain of Bombay International School (Babulnath) 7-11, 11-5, 11-7, 11-4.

It marked the inaugural summit of its kind since the United States and Israel entered a state of war with Iran more than six months ago

Ex-India goalie PR Sreejesh believes reigning champions must reduce over-reliance on skipper and star drag-flicker Singh and fix defensive woes to achieve success in Japan

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Kyiv is ready to halt certain strikes if Russia does the same