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CM Fadnavis said PM Modi had taken India to new heights and expressed confidence that the Prime Minister would help realise the goal of Viksit Bharat, or developed India

Abhishek departed after smashing 108 runs in just 34 deliveries. His knock was laced with nine boundaries and 11 maximums. Tilak Varma and Sanju are unbeaten at the crease

Debris from an intercepted Houthi drone killed one person and injured two others in Saudi Arabias Taif province, officials said. A Yemeni national died, while a Saudi citizen and Pakistani national were injured as regional tensions continue to rise

Speaking at an event marking Marathwada Mukti Sangram Day after hoisting the national flag at the Martyr's Memorial, Fadnavis also assured farmers that the government would provide assistance in view of the prolonged dry spell affecting the region

The protest was held near Martyrs Memorial Park, where Hingoli Guardian Minister Narhari Zirwal was scheduled to attend a flag-hoisting ceremony marking Marathwada Liberation Day. The protesters remained on the road leading to the venue, blocking the route of the ministers convoy

BJP chief Nitin Nabin donated blood at the partys central office as part of the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan marking PM Narendra Modis birthday. Nabin extended birthday wishes to Modi and highlighted the campaigns public service initiatives

Six students drowned while they had gone for Ganesh idol immersion in Peddakanjarla village in Patancheru, Telangana. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the tragedy and directed officials to provide necessary support to the families

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, and former Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih wished PM Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. Sri Lankan Buddhist clergy also offered blessings, highlighting Indias international ties

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will hand over LCA Tejas final operational clearance twin-seater trainers and HTT-40 aircraft to the IAF, along with Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans, in Bengaluru in the presence of senior government officials

Pakistan and China have operationalised a joint boundary mechanism to coordinate border management, surveys, trade and connectivity. India rejected the commission, saying it has no legal basis concerning territories it claims and reiterating its position on the 1963 agreement

Former PM Magdalena Anderssons centre-left Social Democrats emerged as the largest single party with 99 seats, despite losing eight seats compared with the 2022 election. Andersson now faces the task of navigating differences within the opposition bloc as she seeks to form a government

Officials said the available water has been reserved primarily for drinking purposes. Bhosale directed the administration to give the highest priority to drinking water and remain prepared for the coming months

US military leaders say American troops must prepare for potential combat beyond Earth orbit and around the Moon, days after the Pentagon revealed it has deployed on-orbit space control weapons amid growing concerns over space warfare

Jammu and Kashmir leaders Omar Abdullah and Manoj Sinha extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17. In Ladakh, LG Vinai Kumar Saxena led a padyatra in Leh under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, with nearly 1,500 people participating

The train was flagged off from Beed railway station on September 17, observed as Marathwada Liberation Day. The inaugural service marks the beginning of direct rail connectivity between Beed and Pune

Russian President Vladimir Putin wished PM Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, praising his contribution to India-Russia strategic ties. Putin also thanked Modi for the warm welcome during his recent New Delhi visit and described their talks as productive

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided former Haryana minister Gopal Kandas residence, farmhouse and office in Gurugram on September 17 as part of a money laundering probe linked to alleged real estate fraud involving Vatika Limited and 661 investors

The Supreme Court granted Dara Singh two weeks to challenge Odishas rejection of his premature release plea. Singh, serving life imprisonment for the 1999 murder of missionary Graham Staines and his two sons, has spent nearly 27 years in custody

#Love brings dating apps, workplace rivalry and modern relationships into a contemporary rom-com. Starring Arjun Das and Aishwarya Lekshmi, the series follows rival dating-app founders whose professional competition takes an unexpected. It premieres October 2

While the makers insist the 2019 Hyderabad rape and murder case merely inspires Daayra, it is evident that, barring a few scenes, it serves as a direct on-screen depiction of the gruesome crime

Sonu Nigam has called out a digitally altered video that falsely shows him mocking Salman Khan while singing 'Main Hoon Tera Hero' and shared the context behind the real footage. The fake video of Sonu Nigam began circulating online amid the Amaal Mallik credit controversy.

Trump has warned the European Union of very heavy tariffs if he considers its actions hostile, as Canada and the EU move to deepen economic ties and reduce vulnerabilities amid growing uncertainty in global trade

The accused allegedly showed the victim forged documents claiming ownership of an agricultural plot at Mendhla Khurd in Ardhapur tehsil and later entered into an agreement to sell the property to him

The Kyiv City Military Administration said the attacks were recorded at more than 10 locations. A 10-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy were among the injured, the administration said in a statement on Telegram

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has denied ever knowing or meeting Disha Salian and alleged that attempts to link him to the case were politically motivated

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray raised issues concerning farmers, crop losses and the drought-like situation in parts of Maharashtra. He alleged that the Mahayuti government had failed to provide adequate assistance to farmers

The event, being held from September 17 to 19, will focus on industry engagement, policy direction and international partnerships. The convention will gather over 600 exhibitors, including 300 international firms, across 15,000 square metres, alongside more than 150 speakers

The operation began after suspicious movement was reported in Majalta area of Udhampur district on Wednesday evening. Joint forces subsequently launched a cordon and search operation, following which contact (exchange of gunfire) was established with the terrorists

Kareena Kapoor Khan opens up about playing police officer Ajooni in Meghna Gulzars Daayra, a film that explores the conflict between the letter of the law and the delivery of justice. Starring Kareena and Prithviraj Sukumaran as cops on opposing sides

Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84, his family announced on Instagram. Remembered as one of Nollywoods most respected performers, Jacobs built a decades-long career across theatre, television and film

In a statement issued on behalf of Satish Salian, he alleged that Thackeray had previously denied knowing Disha Salian and maintained that the allegations against him were politically motivated and aimed at defaming him

Speaking at a review meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee, they said the prevailing drought-like situation warranted immediate government intervention and financial assistance for farmers

Rise and Fall 2 is all set to premiere on September 26. Ahead of the show, the first four contestants of the Virender Sehwag-hosted show have been announced, with Swara Bhasker, Karan Patel, and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary joining the show

MEA Fact Check has warned against misleading social media posts claiming several world leaders, including Cyril Ramaphosa and Xi Jinping, fell ill or suffered food poisoning after the BRICS Summit in India, urging users to avoid such malicious claims.

Haiwaan actor Mohit Raj broke down in an emotional Instagram video, revealing that none of his close friends had watched the film despite its release. He urged his well-wishers to support his decade-long journey by watching the Akshay-Saif starrer

Swara Bhasker recently opened up about her reaction to the 2019 Supreme Court verdict, revealing she felt 'ashamed as a Hindu'. She even shared that she texted all her Muslim contacts, including Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan

Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer Singh joined Nita Ambani for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Antilia. A viral video shows them performing aarti together, while SRK had recently praised Ranveers Dhurandhar

Sumit Nagal faces Hyeon Chung as India takes on Korea in the Davis Cup qualifier, with court conditions and determination expected to decide the tie

Speaking to reporters after attending the flag-hoisting ceremony in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Hyderabad Muktisangram Din, also known as Marathwada Liberation Day, Fadnavis said the government had appealed to Jarange to withdraw his protest

Priyanka Chopras mother Madhu Chopra expressed gratitude for having Nick Jonas as part of their family. Calling him truly like a son, she praised their bond and shared her affection for the singer, highlighting the warm relationship they share beyond Priyanka

Shilpa Shetty responded with a witty reply after an influencer poked fun at her energetic Ganpati Visarjan dance. The actress celebrated the festival with her family and later visited Lalbaugcha Raja

Raphinha scored three goals as Barcelona smashed Racing Santander 7-2, extending their winning streak to seven matches to mark their best start to a season

Amid the legal dispute surrounding Sridevi's Chennai property, the Supreme Court has issued notices to Boney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor. The dispute involves a 2.70-acre parcel of land in Chennai purchased by the late actress

PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Gujarat's Vadnagar. He has served as the Prime Minister since May 26, 2014 - currently in his third term. He is the longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister of the country. PM Modi is the Member of Parliament from Varanasi

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their stakes in Chelsea Football Club, giving Clearlake Capital complete ownership as Boehly steps down as chairman

The House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by 262-159 on Wednesday (local time). The Senate approved it 86-11 on August 7. Trump is expected to sign the measure, with his advisers having recommended approval

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has spoken about her filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt recalling a childhood memory that captured his theatrical and larger-than-life personality.

East Bengal FC secured a historic point in their AFC Champions League Two Group D opening fixture after a 2-2 draw against Jordanian champions Al Hussein SC

At a Democratic-led hearing on Tuesday, lawmakers said commercial interests should not eclipse concerns over repression in China. They also criticised cuts to programmes supporting human rights groups and independent information for Chinese audiences

Richie Mehtas Phoolan, starring Sneha Kumari as Phoolan Devi, received a standing ovation at its TIFF world premiere. The action drama explores a turbulent 48-hour period in her life, based on her autobiography