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In connection with the firing incident at actress Disha Patani's house in Bareilly, the UP STF and Delhi Special Cell arrested two criminals after an encounter in Techno City. Both accused were injured by police bullets in the encounter.
The criminals injured in the encounter have been admitted to the Central Health Center. Police said that one of the injured criminals, Ravindra, is a resident of Rohtak, while the other, Arun, is a resident of Indian Colony, Gohna Road, Sonipat.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has declared the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test- Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2025 round 2 seat allotment result today, 17 September. Candidates registered for NEET UG counselling 2025 round 2 can download their allotment order through the official website of MCC, mcc.nic.in.
Deepak Miglani, currently serving as India's Ambassador to Sao Tome and Principe, has been appointed as India's new Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan. He is expected to assume this new responsibility shortly.
Hours ahead of their crucial Asia Cup battle against the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, Pakistan found itself at the centre of a new controversy. The team has been reportedly stopped from leaving for the stadium, even though their kit bags have already been loaded onto the bus. As per the reports, the players have been stopped from doing so, even though their kits have already been put onto the bus.
The Election Commission has made major revisions to the design and printing style of EVM ballot papers to make the election process more transparent and simple. The EVM ballot paper will now include a color photo along with the candidate's name and election symbol. This new rule will come into effect from the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. This amendment has been made to Rule 49B of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961.
Torrential rains, cloudbursts and landslides have wreaked havoc across Dehradun district in Uttarakhand, cutting off hill-town Mussoorie and leaving tourists, patients and locals stranded. Roads have collapsed, bridges washed away, and many routes blocked. As per the reports, hotels in Mussoorie have opened their doors for stranded guests free of charge in a gesture of solidarity.
In a historic achievement, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy rose to the top of the ICC Men’s T20I bowling rankings for the first time in his career. Chakaravarthy, whose previous best was second place in February 2025, displaced New Zealand's Jacob Duffy, who had held the top position since March.
The Delhi-NCR region is experiencing a rapid increase in seasonal illnesses and viral flu. According to a recent survey, approximately 69% of households in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad have one or more members suffering from viral fever and flu-like symptoms. This infection has also led to a surge in cases of pneumonia, bronchitis, and other respiratory illnesses in hospitals, putting a heavy strain on the healthcare system.
Shri Gourangalal Das, a 1999-batch IFS officer and current Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea. He is expected to assume the role soon.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and state pollution control boards to submit a concrete plan to address air pollution within three weeks. This plan was sought before the onset of the winter season, when pollution levels are particularly high and public health is affected.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) plans to invest Rs 30,000 crore over the next two years to expand domestic port operations. This investment is more than double the Rs 11,000-12,000 crore previously proposed by the company for this fiscal year.
The Patna High Court has ordered the Congress party to immediately remove an AI-generated video depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late mother, Hiraben Modi, from all social media platforms. The order comes after a video posted by the Bihar Congress sparked political controversy.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will announce the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test- Undergraduate (NEET UG) counselling 2025 seat allotment result for round 2 today, September 17. Registered candidates can check the NEET UG round 2 seat allotment result 2025 through the official website of MCC at mcc.nic.in.
SFJ issues threats against Indian diplomats in Canada, plans embassy takeover on Sept 18. India-Canada ties under strain as concerns grow over rising Khalistani extremism and foreign interference.
Supreme Court rejects Tamil Nadu’s plan to use temple funds for marriage halls, citing concerns over sanctity and misuse; upholds Madras High Court’s order against it.
After a brief lull, heavy rainfall has struck states like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra, causing damage and casualties. The IMD has issued heavy rain alerts for Uttarakhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim over the next two days.
Donald Trump congratulated PM Modi on his birthday, praised his leadership, and thanked India for supporting a peaceful Ukraine resolution amid growing trade tensions between the US and India.
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