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Authorities demolished an alleged illegal mosque on government land inside Saharanpur Collectorate after a court rejected the mosque committee’s appeal. The action triggered political tensions, with opposition leaders questioning the demolition and announcing plans to challenge the matter before higher courts

The AIFF has announced October 16 as the start date for the 2026-27 Indian Women’s League and October 23 for IWL 2. The federation has also approved stricter coaching licence requirements and plans to expand the IWL to 12 teams

The NIA has joined the investigation into the theft of sophisticated weapons from the Madras Regiment premises at Bolarum. Security lapses, including nightly shutdowns of surveillance cameras, have emerged, while military personnel are being questioned and communication records analysed.

DNA testing has emerged as a crucial tool for identifying hundreds of bodies recovered after devastating floods in Nepal. With remains often damaged or fragmented, families of missing people are turning to forensic science for answers, closure and the chance to perform final rites

Power loom workers and master weavers in Sircilla have continued their strike for higher wages, with the agitation entering its sixth day on Saturday. Workers are seeking Rs 100 per sari, while master weavers want Rs 150, citing rising costs

The UNEP’s latest report warns that global temperatures could temporarily cross the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold within years. UNEP India head Balakrishna Pisupati said some climate impacts, including biodiversity loss, glacier retreat and sea-level rise, could become permanent despite technological progress

Manipur Congress Legislature Party leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh accused the BJP government of lacking a concrete roadmap to restore peace in the violence-hit state. His remarks followed Assembly data stating that the ethnic conflict has claimed 306 lives, with 49 missing

Dahi Handi celebrations tuned tragic in Maharashtra, with a 45-year-old woman crushed to death after an iron structure collapsed during dismantling in Pune. In Mumbai, 22 govindas sustained injuries while forming human pyramids, with 21 later discharged.

The CBI has registered an FIR against media baron Subhash Chandra for allegedly inflating his net worth to secure Rs 980 crore in loans from LICHFL. The lender claims the loans subsequently defaulted, causing a loss exceeding Rs 1,322 crore

East Zone skipper Ishan Kishan believes veteran pacer Mohammad Shami still has the hunger and motivation to return to the Indian team. Kishan praised Shami's intensity and competitive spirit after his five-wicket haul helped East Zone reach the Duleep Trophy final

The BJP criticised the Congress over Telangana minister Konda Surekha’s removal, alleging hypocrisy on women’s political representation. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi questioned Congress leaders’ silence and contrasted the party’s record with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s women empowerment initiatives

Uruguay have announced a strong squad for their October 6 friendly against India in Kolkata, with Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde, Darwin Nunez and Ronald Araujo among the key names. The match will also mark Diego Forlan’s start as head coach.

DVAC officials searched premises linked to former DMK minister K N Nehru across Tamil Nadu over alleged irregularities in the recruitment of 2,538 people during his tenure. DMK chief M K Stalin condemned the searches as politically motivated, while the government rejected the allegation

Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed a five-year agreement with Indo-Russian Rifles to supply indigenously produced 7.62x39 mm ammunition for AK-203 rifles. The pact links domestic rifle and ammunition production, strengthening localisation and self-reliance in India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected waterlogged areas near Sadbhavna Park following heavy rains and directed officials to deploy pumps, clear stagnant water and strengthen drainage. Officials also reviewed the Bharat Mandapam-IGI Airport route ahead of the upcoming BRICS summit

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will visit Nepal to discuss search-and-rescue efforts following devastating floods and landslides. Nine South Koreans remain missing after the disaster in Rasuwa District, while Cho will meet Nepal’s foreign minister and families of the missing.

Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was detained in Bulandshahr over the alleged assault of a Jantar Mantar protester's father. His detention followed a viral video in which he purportedly claimed responsibility for the attack and cited political connections

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stressed the importance of an independent judiciary and media for a strong democracy, calling credibility the media sector’s biggest challenge. Speaking at IIM Nagpur’s Media Conclave, he urged journalists to uphold professional values and serve society

Former Minister T Harish Rao questioned the Congress government’s claim of providing 24-hour power supply to farmers after inspecting a sub-station in Siddipet. He said its log book showed power was supplied for only 10 hours and 15 minutes on September 3.

'Mirzapur: The Movie', starring Ali Fazal, Divyenndu and Pankaj Tripathi, earned Rs 30.90 crore gross at the domestic box office on its opening day. The film marks the first big-screen outing for the popular 'Mirzapur' streaming franchise

Nepal’s flash flood death toll rose to 1,344 on Saturday, with around 5,000 people still missing. More than 13,000 have been rescued, while authorities continue operations across eight affected districts and struggle to identify bodies recovered from debris and waterways

President Droupadi Murmu felicitated 82 teachers and educators with national awards on Teachers’ Day, recognising innovations including mobile science labs, recycled-material science parks, QR-based botanical learning, reading campaigns and community initiatives that expand access to quality, inclusive and practical education

East Zone will face South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final in Chennai on Sunday. East are chasing their third title, while 12-time champions South seek another trophy, with several India internationals set to feature in the summit clash

Chunky Pandey recalled wearing a burqa to sneak into a cinema hall and watch Zeenat Aman’s Satyam Shivam Sundaram when he was 15. The actor shared the hilarious anecdote on India’s Best Dancer Season 5, where Zeenat appeared as a guest.