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CM Fadnavis welcomed Lord Ganesha at his official residence, Varsha, in south Mumbai and offered prayers for the peace and prosperity of Maharashtra. He also prayed for the states farmers and the well-being of its people

Amid the troubles in their marriage, Govinda was missing from Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations as wife, Sunita Ahuja, and kids welcomed Lord Ganesha. Sunita addressed his absence, revealing the reason

Two people were killed and five injured after a passenger minibus crashed on the Reasi-Bakal road near Batalgala Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district. The injured were taken to District Hospital Reasi for treatment.

One person died and 25 remain missing after a boat carrying 77 migrants sank off Greeces Gavdos island. Coast guard officials said 51 people were rescued by two boats in the area as authorities continued the search for survivors.

Congress candidate Rakesh Kumar Lata defeated BJP's Ajay Singh Chauhan by 127 votes in Jaipur Municipal Corporation Ward 21. The victory came as counting continued across Rajasthan, with both parties claiming an edge in the ongoing 2026 municipal elections

Ayan Reddiapatti, the native village of Tamil Nadu Social Justice Minister and VCK Deputy General Secretary Vanni Arasu, marked a historic milestone on Sunday by receiving its first government bus service since Independence.

Pune's five Manache Ganpatis are Kasba Ganpati, Tambdi Jogeshwari Ganpati, Guruji Talim, Tulshibaug Ganpati, and Kesari Wada Ganpati. They were welcomed amid large gatherings of devotees in Maharashtra's second-largest city

At least 21 people were killed after two minibus taxis and an SUV collided on a highway between Leeu-Gamka and Prince Albert in South Africa's Western Cape province. Police have opened a culpable homicide investigation, while several others were hospitalised

A Russian strike on a warehouse in Ukraine's northeastern Chernigiv region killed three people and wounded seven on Monday, police said. The attack comes amid a wave of Russian strikes targeting Ukrainian warehouses and distribution centres supplying major retailers

Nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, along with their business partner Ajay Gupta, turned themselves in before the Mapusa Additional District and Sessions Court on Monday. The court accepted their surrender and issued the necessary remand orders

Ajaz Khan has landed in fresh controversy after a Noida-based content creator claimed the actor messaged her on Instagram and asked to meet for coffee or wine. She shared screenshots of their conversation along with a voice note in which the actor appears to suggest they catch up

The Indian mission in Saudi Arabia said that it would continue to remain in touch with the injured nationals, their families and the hospital authorities

Ten people, including three members of a family, have died in Nagaland's Tuensang, with suspected spurious liquor consumption linked to nine cases. Police are probing the deaths, while the Excise Department has issued a statewide advisory against consuming liquor

The Bhajanpura violence was part of the wider riots that erupted in northeast Delhi on February 24 and 25, 2020, amid protests and counter-protests linked to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act

CM Fadnavis said the state government had never closed the door on talks with Jarange, whose indefinite hunger strike over the Maratha reservation issue entered its 16th day at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district

Addressing the inauguration of Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Rajbhasha Sammelan in Vashi, Shah said India's regional languages were like different petals of a lotus and urged people to respect their richness while allowing Hindi to serve as a medium of coordination among them

The idol of Lord Ganesha from the Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple was carried on a beautifully decorated peacock chariot and installed at a replica of Vrindavan's Prem Mandir, created at Jai Ganesh Prangan

Bharti Singh and Harssh Limbachiyaa celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with sons Gola and Kaju, making the festival extra special as it marked Kajus first. The couple also expressed gratitude for the success of their Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh.

After the triumph, Sri Lanka's skipper Chamari Athapaththu received the runners-up cheque from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi, but Team India's players did not step up on the stage to collect the winners' trophy

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to citizens on Ganesh Chaturthi, praying for happiness, prosperity and progress. Murmu said the festival of Lord Ganesha infuses energy, knowledge and positivity into peoples lives

Lalbaugcha Raja 2026 saw Vidyut Jammwal welcome Bappa with a soulful shankh-damru performance on Ganesh Chaturthi. Dressed in traditional white attire, the actor performed aarti and immersed himself in the festivities at the iconic Mumbai pandal

Manoj Jarange made the announcement while addressing supporters at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, where he is on the 16th day of an indefinite fast

Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal surrendered before a Goa court to serve his 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence in a 2013 sexual assault case. The Supreme Court has listed his appeal against the conviction for hearing on September 22

Singer Shaan also joined the ongoing viral 80s trend on Instagram, but, he decided to give it his own twist. Instead of asking AI to recreate his photos, the singer shared some of his throwback pictures from that time

Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalled how Gangs of Wasseypur 2 became a turning point in his career. After the 2012 film, the actor said he received at least 200 scripts and even had blank cheques placed on his table. Despite the offers, Nawazuddin rejected every script

Actress Preity Zinta has shared her perspective on how Indian cinema continues to resonate with audiences living abroad. She said that NRIs, particularly those in the US, often hold on to their Indian identity through films and entertainment

Ganeshotsav 2026 began in Mumbai with thousands of devotees visiting Lalbaugcha Raja on Ganesh Chaturthi. Amid the rush, Mumbai Traffic Police announced road closures, diversions and no-parking restrictions around Lalbaug and Kalachowki from September 14 to 25

Indian captain Shreyas Iyer praised the collective performance of his bowlers and batters following a seven-wicket victory against Afghanistan in the T20I opener

Ajith Kumar is facing mixed reactions after a video showed him giving a stern look to a fan seeking a selfie at the Le Mans race. While some criticised his reaction, others felt the brief clip lacked enough context to judge him

India Women defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai to claim their eighth Asia Cup title, led by Shafali Vermas historic half-century and Sree Charanis 4/20

The warnings came amid reported strikes by the Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen and large areas in the north. The group has been launching strikes towards Saudi Arabia since declaring a naval blockade against Riyadh in July, with strikes targeting Saudi vessels in the Red Sea

Neelam Kothari has addressed long-standing rumours of an off-screen romance with Govinda, saying she was too young to think about love at the time. The actor recalled being focused on establishing her career and navigating Bollywood during those years

First look of upcoming Kannada film Mangala Gowri has unveiled Rukmini Vasanth as a police officer. Dressed in khaki and seated on a scooter, the actor sports a striking new avatar. The film also stars veteran actor Malashree and is directed by Rahul PK

The CBI has registered an FIR in connection with the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian after the Bombay High Court ordered a fresh investigation. Salians father Satish recently recorded a statement before the agency, raising allegations of conspiracy and an alleged cover-up

Reacher star Alan Ritchson and his wife Catherine Ritchson have announced the end of their 20-year marriage. In a joint statement, the couple said they will continue alongside one another in a different way and remain committed to co-parenting

Justin Bieber marked his wedding anniversary with Hailey Bieber with a romantic Instagram post featuring loved-up pictures of the couple playing snooker. Calling it a celebration of new beginnings, the singer wished Hailey and wrote that their eight years together are leading until infinity

Kunickaa Sadanand highlighted the lack of fair compensation in the entertainment industry, saying artists often work extra hours without receiving extra money, leaving them feeling undervalued

Sarabhai vs Sarabhai is one of Indian televisions most beloved sitcoms, celebrated for its intelligent humour, eccentric characters and sharp observations about class and family dynamics.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge extended Ganesh Chaturthi greetings on Monday. While Gandhi wished people happiness and freedom from obstacles, Kharge recalled Lokmanya Tilaks role in turning Ganeshotsav into a symbol of unity and public awakening

The Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 finale has been filmed, but the winner remains under wraps. With Farrhana Bhatt and Avinash Mishra emerging as strong contenders, host Rohit Shetty refused to reveal the result, keeping fans guessing ahead of the finale

India Women secured their 8th Asia Cup title by beating Sri Lanka, but skipped accepting the trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi amid ongoing diplomatic standoffs

Sonia Balani reveals she wanted to play Surpanakha before bagging Urmila in Ramayana. She praises Ranbir Kapoors transformation into Ram and Sai Pallavis simplicity, while urging audiences to wait before judging the film

On Ganesh Chaturthi, the makers of Ramayana unveiled its first song, Jai Jai Ram. Composed by A R Rahman and sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, the devotional track marks the films musical journey with Shri Ram at its heart

Brent crude surged above dollar 107 a barrel as escalating Middle East tensions and disruptions around key waterways raised concerns over global oil supplies

Pierce Brosnans appearance at the US Open mens singles final went viral after cameras captured him in the stands at the exact moment the clock showed 0:07. Fans instantly linked the perfectly timed shot to his iconic James Bond avatar

In an exclusive conversation with Mid-Day, Sonali Kulkarni praised Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, while expressing admiration for Ranveer Singh's performance. The actress revealed why she feels deeply connected to the franchise despite not being part of it.

Manasi Joshi Roy reminisces about her deep connection with Lord Ganesha ahead of the upcoming Ganpati celebrations. The actor recalls how her faith and personal experiences have strengthened her bond with Bappa, making the festival a meaningful and emotional occasion

Thank you, President Droupadi Murmu, for your good wishes. On behalf of the people of Israel, I extend our deepest gratitude

He cautioned against anyone reading too much into the president's remarks. This does not represent a shift in US foreign policy, he said

Speaking to media on Saturday, Baghaei said the gathering would hopefully be attended by foreign ministers from Gulf states as well as Iran and Iraq