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Catch up on top sports headlines, Lionel Messi's last international match, Jos Buttler's new T20I achievement, and other stories

Divyenndu is celebrating a memorable 15th year in Bollywood following the success of Mirzapur: The Movie. The actor, who has explored varied characters and genres through films and OTT, credited patience and perseverance for his recent run

MMRDA has achieved 60 per cent physical progress on its 600 TPD Integrated Solid Waste Processing Facility in Badlapur for Ambernath, Kulgaon-Badlapur and Ulhasnagar. The facility will promote waste recovery, recycling and scientific disposal

Dhanushs upcoming D56, directed by Tamizharasan Pachamuthu, has been surrounded by speculation over its title. The filmmaker has now reacted to the rumours with a witty response, leaving fans curious about whether the much-awaited projects title has been revealed

Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, and Abhishek Sharma lead key gains in the latest ICC T20I rankings after India's dominant series performance over Afghanistan

Vijay Sethupathis Maharaja is officially getting a Hollywood remake. Reports have linked Matthew McConaughey to the project, but producer Sudhan Sundaram said his casting is not confirmed. An A-list star is reportedly lined up

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.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently reunited with filmmaker David O. Russell in Los Angeles. He took a trip down memory lane, recalling his experience of working with him on the acclaimed film Silver Linings Playbook

The situation came up for discussion at Tuesday's Cabinet meeting, where Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and several ministers expressed concern over the impact of the prolonged dry spell

Argentina legend Lionel Messi joins the national squad for a final series of home friendlies to bid farewell to fans following his international retirement

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

Kim Kardashian has been awarded Rs 111 by a Paris court over the 2016 armed robbery in which she was held at gunpoint and robbed of jewellery worth Rs 57.55 crore. Most of the stolen jewellery has never been recovered

Hrithik Roshan celebrated his niece Suranikas 30th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post. Welcoming her to her 30s, the actor praised her growth and called her a rare breed. Suranika, an entrepreneur who runs bakery establishment Moonbeam Bakery

Courteney Cox has expressed interest in directing Scream 8, saying her long association with the franchise gives her a unique understanding of the series. Cox, who has appeared in all seven Scream films, joked that directing the next instalment would be great and fun

Rasika Dugal shared a picture featuring the women of Mirzapur, including Shriya Pilgaonkar, giving fans a nostalgic glimpse of the shows beloved characters. The reunion-style post celebrates the bond between the actresses as the franchise continues to remain popular

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

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.

Following a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the second T20I, Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer indicated bench players could get match practice in the final game

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

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

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.

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

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

Eknath Shinde said the Shiv Sena's position was consistent with the principle of having one common legal framework and added that the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra was positively inclined towards the UCC

Sia also alleged that she was targeted because she is a woman biker

In addition to DMK deputy general secretary Raja and former minister Babu, cases were registered against party MLA Vasantham Karthikeyan for making defamatory remarks on September 12

Rezaei said the broader strategic landscape surrounding regional oil markets and critical straits has fundamentally shifted

Kartik Aaryan celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi in the UK, while Ananya Panday rushed home to welcome Bappa with her family. Sharvari marked the festival at her ancestral home in Morgaon, while Shah Rukh Khan celebrated with family and friends at Mannat

The immersions took place amid chants of Ganpati Bappa Morya, with most of the idols belonging to households. No untoward incident was reported during the immersion processions, according to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials

How Ben Rekhis film Last Man in Tower feels even more apt for 2026 than 2010, when Aravind Adiga set the book of the same name

Stall operators say 9.30-10 pm closure after church shuts cuts into peak business; police and BMC say 10 pm is the applicable closing time

Sanya Sagar, who features in the Hollywood indie A Mosquito in the Ear, says working with Nazanin Boniadi was inspiring. The actor admired Boniadis fearlessness in speaking about womens rights and the struggles of Iranian youth

Last two digits of number plate victim remembered along with CCTV footage helps cops nab accused days after theft

Twenty-five idols were from public Ganesh pandals, about 2834 idols were from households in the city, and 30 were Hartalika visarjans

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Suriya and Jyotika commemorated their 20th wedding anniversary on September 11, 2026. After two decades of marriage, the couple marked the milestone by renewing their vows in the presence of family and kids.

TN CM Vijay and Trisha's iconic film Thirupaachi was set to re-release in cinemas on October 1 and clash with the release of Vijay's son, Jason Sanjay's Sigma. However, the makers have now postponed the re-release to avoid the clash

The US Space Force has confirmed for the first time that the United States has weapons deployed in orbit. It said the capabilities can support offensive and defensive missions as Washington faces growing space and counterspace threats from China and Russia.

Uditi Singh's ex Karan Wahi has addressed rumours of his Bigg Boss 20 entry, revealing that he could consider joining the reality show after his Khatron Ke Khiladi journey. The actor said, I want to take limelight, while discussing the possibility

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the right to protest must be respected, but protesters should ensure that ordinary citizens and devotees do not face inconvenience

On Day 1 of Ganeshotsav 2026, a visit to Lalbaugcha Raja after midnight offered a first-hand look at the Mukh Darshan rush. Heavy traffic, restricted vehicle movement and limited signage posed challenges, but the nearly 1-km queue moved steadily and darshan was completed in around 40 minute

Several schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails on Tuesday, prompting evacuation of students and extensive security checks. Bomb disposal teams, sniffer dog squads, police and other agencies searched the premises, with no explosive or suspicious object found

Amitabh Bachchan is all set to build a memorial in honour of his late father and renowned poet, Harivansh Rai Bachchan in Ayodhya. The memorial will be built on the actor's Rs 15 crore land bought in 2024

During an #AskSRK session, Shah Rukh Khan was surprised when a fan asked him to work with a Russian actress in an adventure film. The superstar couldn't help but respond with his trademark humour.

Mumbai Police have cracked four vehicle theft cases following a motorcycle theft complaint at Mulund Police Station. The Crime Detection Team used CCTV footage and technical inputs to arrest 29-year-old Sandeep Narayan Wanjari and recover six stolen motor vehicles worth Rs 3.45 lakh

Actor Rajpal Yadav recently received temporary relief from the Supreme Court after he was granted two weeks to deposit the defaulted amount amid his ongoing cheque bounce case. The next hearing is scheduled for October 5, 2026

The initiative will continue throughout the Ganpati festival, bringing the spirit of the celebrations to passengers travelling between Mumbai and Madgaon, officials said