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Meetings highlighted India’s effort to leverage the BRICS platform to reinforce defence partnerships, capacity building and indigenous defence exports, while expanding India’s strategic footprint across the Indo-Pacific, Central Asia and Africa

Acting on a tip-off, Food and Civil Supplies department officials, with the assistance of the police, searched a locked house in Karali, Parassala, and recovered the grains, allegedly meant for sale on the black market

Pakistan voiced strong solidarity with Saudi Arabia following recent Houthi attacks. These strikes threaten regional peace and could disrupt global energy supplies. Prime Minister Sharif discussed these issues with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The recent Houthi advances have also intensified concerns over Red Sea shipping routes. A mutual-defense pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye is now under renewed focus.

At least seventy-five students fell sick with suspected food poisoning at a Surat boarding school. Twelve students required hospitalization after developing symptoms like diarrhoea and vomiting. Four students have since been discharged, while others remain in stable condition. Health officials inspected the school hostel and collected food samples for testing. A mobile medical team is also conducting health check-ups of all students.

As Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, families engage in a thorough cleaning and prepare their homes for the joyous celebration. This festival is not only about welcoming Bappa but also about uniting in prayers and fostering a sense of community. It embodies messages of faith, gratitude, and hope for the future. A variety of greetings, statuses, and captions are available for sharing festive cheer and blessings for the coming year.

Mumbai Police have deployed over sixteen thousand personnel for Ganeshotsav celebrations. This extensive security includes numerous officers and specialized units across the city. Additional forces will be present for the Ganesh idol immersion day. Citizens are urged to cooperate with security and report suspicious objects. Immediate police assistance is available by contacting the helpline numbers.

On September 14, stock markets will halt trading in observance of Ganesh Chaturthi. While equity derivatives will remain suspended for the day, the commodity market will only partially close during the morning session. Trading will pick back up in the evening session. Investors should keep these adjustments in mind as they plan their trading activities around the festival.

The national song Vande Mataram was sung before the India vs Afghanistan cricket match on Sunday. Parliament had recently passed a bill making insults to the national song a punishable offense. The full six-stanza version of Vande Mataram was sung during the recent match. This amendment extends legal protection to the national song, similar to the national anthem.

A woman was discovered deceased in a Rangia hotel room with throat injuries. Police arrested a man who had booked the room and was found inside. The victim was identified as Malini Guria from Sonitpur district. Preliminary inquiry suggests the crime may be linked to a love affair. The accused has confessed to the murder before the police.

India is securing uranium fuel for its ambitious nuclear expansion program. Uzbekistan, Australia, and Canada are key partners in this global fuel hunt. New domestic laws allow private companies to build nuclear power plants. This move creates significant demand for uranium fuel supplies. India's long-term strategy also involves developing thorium resources.