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Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met Bangladesh's Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury on September 6, during which they discussed the "deep-rooted cultural connection" between the peoples of the two countries

Each of the 11 stations on the Kakkanad extension will feature a distinct theme rooted in the State’s art and traditions. Themes range from cartoons and handloom to Kathakali, Kalaripayattu and Theyyam.

Three newborn babies died and 36 were rescued after an explosion at Amravati’s government maternity hospital, a key healthcare facility serving the district and surrounding areas, including women with critical pregnancies. Snehal Mutha speaks to survivors, rescuers and hospital staff, who flag lapses in fire safety audits

An official statement after the meeting of the State cabinet said it had resolved that the appointment and administration of oath should be put on hold until Punjab's views are obtained and duly considered.

The demand for a festival free of DJs and high-powered loudspeakers has been gaining momentum in the State, with Pune-based activist Vidyanad Bapat emerging as one of the prominent voices opposing the use of high-decibel sound systems that cause noise pollution during festivities.

Speaking to his party office-bearers in Thane, Mr. Thackeray urged citizens to remain alert and avoid falling into traps designed to incite religious conflict to distract the public from pressing socio-economic challenges.

The Committee will visit each Revenue Division in the State and hold discussions and consultations with students, candidates, representatives of educational institutions and other relevant stakeholders.

Locals said the building, which comprises a basement plus five more floors, is at least 50 years old; 11 people were rescued, police said

“How long must students be made to pay the price for failing infrastructure?” Abhijeet Dipke asked, demanding safe classrooms, hostels, and basic dignity for students.

Linking benefits to socially desirable outcomes produces broader developmental gains

“We are also celebrating 2026 as the India-France Year of Innovation. This strategic partnership is particularly special because it rests on the solid foundation of our long-standing cultural and political ties,” he said.

Illegal parking and private buses entering the banned stretch raise safety concerns; sudden lane changes and speed-limit violations pose risks to road users; MVD to intensify action.

Speaking to reporters, Ms. Sowmiya said the entire ecosystem consisting of fish, trees, aquatic plants would be destroyed

Senior BJP leaders from West Bengal, including Samik Bhattacharya, are opposed to taking NCPI on board for the Kolkata or Howrah municipal corporation elections, as it could create fresh confusion among grassroots-level workers

The officials allegedly accepted bribes to allow farming outside permitted areas, and promised title deeds in violation of Forest Rights Act, 2006. Probe reveals involvement of 600-700 tribals

The action followed a complaint by a taxi driver who alleged that the four officers brutally assaulted him after taking him into custody from his house on September 2 in connection with a case involving one of his friends.