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The measures combine the fee renewal with new checks on sponsoring employers employment practices. Agencies must consider recent and planned layoffs when assessing applications under the skilled-worker visa programme

The Prime Minister will also address the new appointees who are expected to simultaneously attend the Rozgar Mela at 45 locations across the country, according to a statement issued by the Prime Ministers Office (PMO)

The heart of the visit comes Thursday, when Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcome Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at an arrival ceremony held indoors on the State Floor of the White House

Authorities are actively investigating the incident, said police

The accident occurred after the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the road divider near in Telco Stadium area

The incident took place around 12:30 am on Friday when the ASI on PCR duty was shot from close range by the two bike-borne men

They marched through downtown Tehran in combat uniform, carrying flags, as onlookers cheered

Observed before and after by NASAs Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, the event allows researchers to study displaced lunar material and the surrounding physically altered region.

The findings are significant because these are not optional purchases for a patient undergoing inpatient treatment, our report said

Two-time Grand Slam champ Alexanders challenges on the tennis court pale in comparison to the complications off it as he successfully negotiates Type 1 diabetes and helps others do so tooTwo-time Grand Slam champ Alexanders challenges on the tennis court pale in comparison to the complications off it as he successfully negotiates Type 1 diabetes

The immersion process continued peacefully across the city, with no untoward incident reported. The BMChas made arrangements at several immersion sites across Mumbai, including artificial ponds, to facilitate devotees during the festival

Director Meghna Gulzar asks an existential question on justice over what couldve been a regular police procedural

After the latest iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max went on sale in India, videos of buyers queuing up in large numbers outside stores went viral. Amid this, Sonu Sood has reacted to the craze

After the meeting, the BCCI's vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that the authorisation has been taken for the role of the selector and the decision will be taken accordingly

Residents of the rooms that were vacated due to the dangerous condition of the roofs were advised to stay at alternative locations temporarily, officials said

The CBI has registered a case against Reliance Capital, former chairman Anil Ambani, former group managing director Satish Seth and others over an alleged Rs 2,684.57-crore fraud involving LIC investments in five NCDs issued by the company

Hrithik Roshan recently liked a post on Instagram slamming trolls who criticised Katrina Kaif over her postpartum weight gain after her recent appearance. The actress was seen attending the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Antilia

Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola attended Ektaa Kapoor's Ganpati visarjan separately following their separation announcement. The former couple was seen posing for the cameras at different moments during the event.

An 11-foot Indian rock python was rescued near a slum pocket in Kalanagar-BKC on Friday after it was found constricting a cat. Snake rescuer Atul Kamble and Forest Department officials safely rescued the reptile without causing it injury

Ranbir Kapoor bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa in Mumbai on Friday with his mother, Neetu Kapoor. This year, however, the family tradition became even more special as Alia Bhatt and their daughter, Raha, joined in.

The trailer for Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy was released on Friday ahead of its September 25 release date. The trailer gives a glimpse of the film that explores friendship, love, violence and a world that teaches men not to cry

Delhi Police arrested a 20-year-old man from Maharashtra for the alleged murder of his 26-year-old friend, whose decomposing body was found inside a storage trunk at a jhuggi in Pandara Park. Police suspect an old dispute may have led to the killing

A 31-year-old Delhi man who had left a restaurant to meet his former colleague in Gurugram was allegedly murdered over a financial dispute, police said. His body was allegedly dumped in a drain, while his former colleague and her partner have been arrested

A man has died after a shark attack while swimming about 50 metres offshore at Sorrento Beach near Perth, Western Australia. Authorities closed nearby beaches as police searched the waters. The incident is the fourth reported fatal shark attack in Australia this year

A Gurugram court sent accused driver Kalyan Bainsla and his cousin Lavneesh to 14-day judicial custody in the Golf Course Road hit-and-run case. Police added an attempt-to-murder charge after investigating CCTV footage and Sias family statement

The UAE President also conveyed warm greetings on PM Modi's birthday. Both leaders discussed new measures to further deepen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including in the areas of energy, defence, technology, investment and health

Addressing a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the Pakistani naval warship Hunain's conduct was unacceptable and unprofessional , which was the culprit of the collision

After the meeting, the BCCI's secretary, Devajit Saikia, assured that the missing Asia Cup trophies won by the men's and women's teams will be brought to the headquarters

Russians began voting in a three-day parliamentary election, with polling also taking place in territories of Ukraine that Moscow claims to have annexed, despite international opposition to the move. The election is the first since Russia launched its full-scale war in 2022

Congress candidate Milan Pradhan was arrested ahead of the October 6 Nandigram bypoll in West Bengal. The action came hours after Mamata Banerjee announced support for Pradhan following her factions candidate's withdrawal from the contest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth at the 20th Rozgar Mela on September 19. The appointees will join various government ministries and departments across the country

Comparative data covering June, July, August and up to September 15 shows that Malaria cases increased to 5,984 in 2026, compared with 4,304 during the same period in 2025

The MACT has directed MSRTC to pay Rs 31.08 lakh plus 9 per cent annual interest to the parents of a 25-year-old man killed in a 2019 accident, holding that the bus driver was solely negligent, despite his acquittal

Western Railway will undertake a night Jumbo Block between Santacruz and Mahim from midnight on September 19 to early September 20 for track, signalling and overhead equipment maintenance. Fast trains will run on Slow lines during the block

At least 15 people were killed and over 50 injured in a blast near a mosque in Kohats Police Lines area during Friday prayers. Police personnel were among the injured, while the blast damaged the mosques outer section and triggered rescue operations

Gautam Gambhir said that, considering the talent, the next target for the Men in Blue will be to reach 300 runs in the shortest format of the game

A Delhi court granted default bail to US national Matthew Aaron VanDyke in an NIA case over allegations of training ethnic armed groups in Myanmar, after UAPA sections were omitted from the charge sheet

The Panvel Municipal Corporation has deployed five Nirmalya Rath vehicles for religious waste collection during Ganeshotsav 2026. The civic body has also placed Nirmalya Kalash at immersion points and is organising health check-up camps at 43 locations

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe recently weighed in on actors including Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff endorsing pan masala. He said they may be stars, but to him they are violators of law

Neena Gupta said she got so frustrated with rumours about her pregnancy that she intentionally told everyone she was pregnant. The Badhaai Ho actress has also spoken about the constant scrutiny she has faced over her personal choices.

Actress Anu Aggarwal has recalled a difficult moment from one of her last film shoots with legendary actor-filmmaker Dev Anand, when she suffered a fracture to her coccyx while filming an important scene

Ahead of the series, the Proteas will miss out on the services of star pacer Lungi Ngidi. He has experienced discomfort during a domestic first-class match, following which he has been ruled out of the 50-over format's series

The trailer of Bakaiti Season 2 is out, bringing the Kataria family back with more laughter, clashes and emotional drama. Set in old Ghaziabad, the new season sees two Kataria families living under one roof as they navigate financial pressures and relationship troubles

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the University of Western Australias first India campus in Mumbai on September 17. He said the campus would strengthen research, innovation and global academic collaborations while supporting Mumbais growth as a knowledge hub

Amid Ganeshotsav 2026, Consuls General and senior diplomatic representatives from several countries visited Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnaviss Varsha residence in Mumbai on September 18 and participated in Ganesh puja

BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide said the Mumbai's air quality index (AQI) was currently under control but stressed the need for advance measures to prevent deterioration in air quality in the coming months

Marathi film Gondhal has become India's official entry into the Oscars 2027. The Film Federation of India announced that the film has been submitted to compete at the 99th Academy Awards

Central Railway will operate eight weekly special services between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) in Mumbai and Varanasi. Another eight weekly special trains will operate between LTT Mumbai and Sultanpur

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Speaking to reporters, the Rajya Sabha MP and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader accused the Election Commission of functioning under political pressure and alleged that it had acted in favour of the ruling NDA government at the Centre.