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Mumbaikars faced heavy rain and thunderstorms overnight. The IMD issued an orange alert for today, Sep 15. Students and parents demand school closures. In the next 2-3 hours, Ahmednagar, Beed, Latur, Mumbai, Pune, Raigad, and Thane may see thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds (40-60 km/h), and moderate rain; BMC hasn’t announced closures.
The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Pune, Solapur, and Ahmednagar, and an orange alert for Thane and Raigad. Other Maharashtra regions, including Nashik, Palghar, Jalna, and Nagpur, are on yellow alert. Mumbai faces a yellow alert, with thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph at isolated places.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Tirupati is organizing an AI hackathon on ‘Smart Parking Solutions’ under the aegis of the Nava Aabhishkar IT Hub. Interested participants can register via QR code. The first prize winner will receive ₹1 lakh, while the second prize is ₹50,000, the institute announced.
PM Modi visits West Bengal and Bihar today to inaugurate key projects enhancing military readiness, regional connectivity, and economic growth. In Kolkata, he will open the 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference-2025 at 9:30 a.m. (Sept 15-17). The theme, ‘Year of Reforms-Transforming for the Future,’ highlights long-term military modernization.
Economist and social activist Prasenjit Bose will join the Congress party in Kolkata today, Sept 15. A former CPI(M) member who resigned in 2012 over differences regarding Pranab Mukherjee’s presidential support, Bose aims to strengthen democratic movements and rebuild progressive alternatives in West Bengal and at the national level, alongside fellow activists.
US President Trump vowed strong action against illegal Cuban immigrant Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, accused of beheading 50-year-old Indian-origin motel manager Chandra Nagamallaiah in Dallas over a washing machine dispute. The attack occurred in front of Nagamallaiah’s wife and son, with surveillance showing the suspect pursuing him with a machete.
All private colleges across Telangana will observe a bandh starting today, following a call for an indefinite strike by the Federation of Higher Education Institutions. The Telangana government held late-night discussions with federation representatives. Further crucial talks are scheduled with Deputy CM Bhatti at 3 PM today to resolve the ongoing standoff.
Moscow reaffirmed its strong, time-tested ties with India amid US pressure over Russian oil. The Russian Foreign Ministry praised India’s steadfastness, calling attempts to disrupt the partnership “destined to fail.” It highlighted strategic autonomy, joint defense, space, energy projects, use of national currencies, and long-term, reliable collaboration.
US President Trump condemned the beheading of Indian man Chandra Nagamallaiah in Dallas by undocumented Cuban immigrant Yordanis Cobos-Martinez. He blamed the Biden administration for releasing Martinez despite his criminal history, vowed first-degree murder charges, and pledged tougher action against illegal immigrant criminals.
AP CM Chandrababu has directed officials to construct a state-of-the-art bus station in Tirupati with modern amenities. It should include a bus bay for 150 buses, helipads, malls, ropeways, and multiplexes. He emphasized future readiness with electric buses and instructed that charging stations be installed for each bus at the facility.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox confirmed Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, 22, had “leftist ideology” and a transgender romantic partner, who is cooperating with investigators. Cox said it’s unclear if the partner influenced the crime. Information came from Robinson’s family and friends, and he is expected to be formally charged Tuesday.
UK PM Keir Starmer condemned racial intimidation and violence after a far-right rally led by Tommy Robinson drew 150,000 protesters and clashes with police. 26 officers were injured, 4 seriously, with 24 arrests. Starmer vowed zero tolerance for racial threats, stressing Britain’s values of tolerance, diversity, respect, and support for peaceful protest.
The deadline to file income tax returns for the 2024-25 financial year without penalty ends tonight, September 15. Over 6 crore taxpayers have already filed their ITRs, according to the Income Tax Department. A help center has been set up to assist filers. Individuals earning more than ₹3 lakh are advised to complete the process […]
The Indian Navy has inducted “Androth,” its second indigenously-built anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft from GRSE, Kolkata. At 77 metres, it features waterjet propulsion, torpedoes, and rockets. With over 80% indigenous content, “Androth” strengthens coastal defence, surveillance, and India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision amid China’s Indian Ocean prese...
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said India led the world 3,000 years ago without conquering nations or suppressing trade, instead spreading civilisation and knowledge. Speaking at a book launch, he termed India the “best country” then, citing ancestors’ purity, advanced technology, harmony, and a happy, cultured life without conflict or environmental damage.