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However, in view of the safety of children, fire extinguisher, sand buckets and other equipment should be installed compulsorily, the committee said.

Apple has launched the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, at Rs 2,99,900 in India. It opens to a 7.6-inch display with a 5.4-inch screen outside, runs the A20 Pro chip, and carries a battery on each side for up to 24 hours of use. Touch ID replaces Face ID, and the phone is eSIM-only. Pre-orders open on October 16, with sales from October 23.

Tragedy struck as the M/V June Aster passenger ferry ignited flames near Coron, Palawan, claiming at least five lives, as confirmed by officials. The Philippine Coast Guard swiftly initiated rescue missions, successfully saving 42 individuals from the inferno. The ill-fated ferry had embarked on its journey from Manila, carrying numerous passengers and crew members.

Apple has just revealed its exciting new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max smartphones, equipped with the state-of-the-art A20 Pro chip and powered by iOS 27. These models come packed with impressive camera enhancements and advanced AI functionalities via Apple Intelligence. Pre-orders kick off on September 12, with global availability beginning on September 18. In India, the Pro model will start at Rs 1,64,900.

The full version of Vande Mataram sits uneasily with the syncretic and pluralist ethos that our freedom fighters envisioned, the Congress general secretary said

CIA Director John Ratcliffe is poised to take a more active role in US peace talks as the White House contemplates changes to the negotiation team. Stalled progress primarily stems from major territorial and security disputes. Ratcliffe's expertise in intelligence may unlock fresh pathways for dialogue, aiming to breathe new life into the diplomatic discussions between Moscow and Kyiv.

An under-construction building collapsed in Gandhinagar's Kudasan area on Wednesday. Fire department teams immediately launched rescue operations at the affected construction site. This incident follows a recent building collapse in Delhi which tragically killed seven people. Authorities are continuing their rescue efforts in Gandhinagar while awaiting further details. The event has renewed scrutiny of building safety and construction practices nationwide.

Sachin Pilot's appointment as Punjab Congress in-charge brings new hope to party workers. He is seen as a capable leader who can unite various factions within the state unit. This move aims to strengthen the Congress party's position before the upcoming 2027 Assembly elections. Leaders like Charanjit Singh Channi and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa welcomed the decision. The party is planning a statewide yatra to revive its organizational activities.

Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda confirmed that the Chief Minister had asked them to look at alternate options and they were being explored. 

The district has received only 108.6 mm rainfall against the normal 228.4 mm from June 1, representing a 52.5% deficit; kharif coverage falls to 21.09%, compared with 79% last year

The State government issued an order giving in-principle approval for constructing the complex at Foreshore Estate in Chennai on an aggregate 25.55 acres of land

The cases related to petty offences and transgressions, including burning of effigies and dharnas on highways, committed during the pandemic

Jeremy Corbyn has found a buyer for his three-bedroom Finsbury Park home after 19 years. The former Labour leader bought the North London property for £363,000 in 2007 and initially listed it for £800,000 this year. The house was later reduced to offers over £700,000 and is now under offer, according to reports.

The board also increases the accidental insurance to ₹10 lakh for devotees and extends Employee Health Facility benefits to retired CPS/NPS pensioners and their families; Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to offer silk garments to Lord Venkateswara on September 15 making commencement of nine-day Brahmotsavams