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Maharashtra Declares Drought in 74% of State Amid Worst Crisis in 25 Years

On September 26, Maharashtra officially declared drought in 265 of its 358 talukas, covering nearly 74% of the state. This follows an 18.8% rainfall deficit and prolonged dry spells from June to September 2026, causing massive Kharif crop failures. The drought is driven by significant monsoon rainfall shortfall, extended dry periods, and abnormal weather linked to a strong El Niño, with some regions facing up to 60% precipitation deficits.

News18·3h ago·Maharashtra

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Politics

India Hosts 'Tarang Shakti 2026' Multinational Air Exercise

India is hosting the multinational air exercise 'Tarang Shakti 2026' at Jodhpur, featuring advanced military aircraft like F-35 Lightning II, Rafale, and F-16 fighter jets. Eight countries including the US, France, Australia, UAE, Germany, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh are participating. The exercise runs until October 12, focusing on joint training, interoperability, air safety, and operational experience exchange.

News18 Hindi·1h ago·Jodhpur

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Sports

Virat Kohli Becomes Second Batsman to Score 15,000 ODI Runs

Virat Kohli achieved a new milestone in the first ODI against West Indies at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, by reaching 15,000 runs in One Day Internationals. He became only the second batsman in the world to reach this mark, after Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 18,426 runs in 463 matches. Kohli reached this milestone in his 315th match and 303rd innings.

Prabhat Khabar·49m ago·Thiruvananthapuram

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Entertainment

Taapsee Pannu Reveals Why She Kept Wedding Private

Taapsee Pannu married former Danish badminton player Mathias Boe in a private ceremony in Udaipur in March 2023. She chose not to share wedding photos publicly, stating her husband did not want scrutiny and she prefers to keep personal and professional lives separate. Despite instructions, a video from the wedding was leaked, which she found embarrassing.

HT Entertainment·1h ago·Udaipur

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World

US Ends Daylight Saving Time on November 1, 2026

On November 1, 2026, clocks across most of the United States will move back by one hour, marking the end of daylight saving time. This change occurs just after Halloween, giving many Americans an extra hour overnight as standard time resumes.

Mint·57m ago

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Sports

Babar Azam Struggles in Domestic Return After Six Years

Babar Azam had a disappointing return to Pakistan's domestic first-class cricket after more than six years, scoring 12 and 4 in his two innings during an Abbottabad Presidents Cup match. Playing for Oil and Gas Development Company Limited against Khan Research Laboratories, he was dismissed leg before wicket by Faheem Ashraf and caught off Arshad Iqbal's bowling. His performance sparked mixed reactions on social media.

NDTV Cricket·1h ago·Abbottabad

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