Latest Mumbai News | India news | Entertainment News | Latest News in Mumbai, Headlines, Live Updates and Coverage | Mid-Day

Kyiv horror on cam: Russian drones pound historic academy; people cling to windows as building burns

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:03:51 +0530

Shocking visuals from central Kyiv show people clinging to windows and standing on a narrow ledge as flames engulf the historic National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine building. The building was hit in a reported Russian strike, triggering a major fire and an emergency rescue operation. The academy’s president said two academics were killed, while several other employees were reportedly unreachable. Footage shows thick smoke and intense flames spreading through the building as people attempt to escape the burning structure through windows.

US H-1B visa shocker: Trump govt plans major reset, Vance announces tougher measures

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:05:03 +0530

The H-1B visa programme is facing fresh scrutiny in the United States, with a senior US Labor Department official warning that the foreign-labor visa programme could look “very different” 365 days from now. The warning comes as the Trump administration expands investigations into alleged fraud and abuse within the H-1B system. The developments are being closely watched in India because thousands of Indian technology professionals use the H-1B route to work in the United States. US Vice President JD Vance has also signalled tougher measures for companies seeking H-1B workers after laying off American employees.

Avalanche strikes Nepal: Massive snow slide buries Himlung base camp; chilling scenes from rescue

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:04:21 +0530

A deadly avalanche has struck the base camp area of Himlung Himal in Nepal’s Manang district, leaving at least four people dead and 12 Nepalese workers and guides missing, according to officials. A 14-member rescue team has reached the 7,126-metre Himlung Himal base camp by helicopter and begun searching for those still unaccounted for. Officials say 27 people were believed to be at the base camp when the avalanche struck, while 11 people have since made contact. The team had been preparing for the autumn climbing season, fixing ropes and setting up tents when the avalanche hit.

LPU horror: Campus set ablaze, girls` hostel terrifying scenes shared by Dipke, mall looting emerges

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:03:34 +0530

Lovely Professional University in Punjab’s Phagwara has been rocked by violent protests, with shocking videos from the campus showing vandalism, fire, clashes and students rushing towards hostels. The unrest spilled onto the Jalandhar-Phagwara National Highway, with NH-44 blocked as tensions escalated. Police moved in to clear the road, while several police vehicles were reportedly damaged. Videos circulating online also appear to show people taking food, gadgets and other items from shops inside the university’s Uni Mall. Amid the chaos, LPU has rejected the sexual-assault reports as false and baseless and says several claims circulating about the incident are rumours.

Gaza Ceasefire Fractures: 4 Palestinians Killed, 9 Injured In Israeli Strikes

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0530

Four Palestinians have been killed and at least nine others injured in separate Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, according to medical sources, as violence continues despite the ceasefire that has been in place since October 2025. In northwestern Gaza, an Israeli quadcopter reportedly opened fire on tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in the Al-Tawam area, killing one person and injuring two others. In another attack south of Gaza City, Palestinian Shadi Abu Hasira was killed when a drone struck a civilian vehicle in the Al-Sinaa area, according to a medical source at Al-Shifa Hospital. WATCH

US-Iran Truce In Crisis: Trump Rejects Tehran’s Offer, Keeps “All Options” Open

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:16:00 +0530

The US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz has entered another tense phase, with Washington dismissing Tehran’s latest proposal to reopen the crucial waterway as a “cynical” attempt to secure major concessions before substantive negotiations begin. US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said Iran was seeking the release of frozen Iranian assets, sanctions relief and an end to the US naval blockade in exchange for reopening the Strait and moving towards talks. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly rejected Washington’s account, arguing that the conditions outlined by Tehran concern what Iran considers its rights and insisting that the country remains prepared for diplomacy. US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest offer, but Washington has continued to signal that diplomacy has not been completely ruled out. Waltz said Trump would keep “all options on the table”, while Trump has indicated that further indirect talks with Iran could take place.

Shehbaz’s ‘War Victory’ Claim At UN: Op Sindoor Boast Draws Indian Diplomat’s Chuckle

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0530

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s latest address at the United Nations General Assembly has reignited the debate over Islamabad’s version of the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict. While recounting Pakistan’s military response to India’s Operation Sindoor, Sharif portrayed the confrontation as a success for Pakistan and praised the country’s armed forces. But a moment involving Indian diplomat R. Srinivas quickly drew attention. As Sharif spoke about Pakistan’s claimed success during the conflict, cameras captured Srinivas appearing to chuckle and shake his head, with the clip subsequently circulating widely online. WATCH

India torches “terrorist state” Pakistan at UN: Jaishankar exposes Shehbaz Sharif’s lies | Watch

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:23:18 +0530

India delivers a sharp message on terrorism at the 81st United Nations General Assembly as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar warns against attempts to normalise terrorism or claim immunity from its consequences. Without naming Pakistan in his UNGA speech, Jaishankar referred to a “serial practitioner of terrorism” and said governments involved in cross-border terrorism must face accountability. He also reiterated India’s zero-tolerance approach to terrorism and its right to defend itself.

Israeli Army’s chilling operation on cam: Hamas Nukhba commander killed at brother’s grave

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:22:34 +0530

A targeted Israeli strike in central Gaza has killed Ibrahim Fawzi Ismail Mohsen, whom the IDF identifies as a platoon commander in Hamas’s Nukhba Force. According to reports, Mohsen was at Al Sawarha Cemetery in Al Zawayda, where he was visiting his brother’s grave and reciting Al-Fatiha when the drone strike hit. This detail is attributed to the reported account and is separate from the IDF’s operational statement. Mohsen was reportedly the fifth of five brothers killed by Israel.

Yemen horror on cam: Giant Brigades drop Falcon drones on Houthis in Bab Al-Mandab, targets burn

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:21:33 +0530

Yemen’s Bab al-Mandab front has erupted into fresh fighting as government-aligned Southern Giants Brigades release footage showing Falcon drones striking Houthi military targets. The footage shows Houthi positions and military vehicles being hit, with explosions sending flames into the sky near the Kahboub front. The Southern Giants Brigades say they have repelled Houthi attempts to advance toward Kahboub and Al-Mudaribah after weeks of fighting near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait.

NBC LA Chopper Crash: 3 Killed In Fiery Los Angeles Wreck | Watch

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:43:33 +0530

A deadly chain of events unfolded in Los Angeles after an NBC LA news helicopter crashed near the scene of a fatal Metro bus and SUV collision in the San Fernando Valley. The NBC-TV helicopter reportedly went down near Nordhoff Street and De Soto Avenue while aerial crews were covering the earlier road crash. The aircraft crashed between buildings, landing on shipping containers and parked vehicles before a massive fire broke out at the scene. Three people were reportedly killed in the helicopter crash, while another person was injured and taken to hospital. The status of the helicopter crew was initially unclear as Los Angeles firefighters rushed to the area and worked to contain the blaze. The helicopter crash occurred as emergency responders were already dealing with the deadly Metro bus collision. Firefighters were reportedly rescuing people trapped inside the bus when the news aircraft came down nearby. WATCH

Houthi Onslaught: Saudi Air Defences Thwart Riyadh Missile-Drone Barrage

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:34:00 +0530

Saudi Arabia has intercepted a fresh wave of Houthi missile and drone attacks as tensions continue to rise across the region. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted two ballistic missiles and two drones launched by the Iran-backed Houthi movement, with the drones reportedly headed towards the Riyadh area and missile threats directed towards Khamis Mushait. Saudi authorities also issued alerts covering areas including Abha, Khamis Mushait and Jazan. The latest attacks come amid a wider escalation involving the Houthis, Saudi Arabia and the broader regional conflict. Houthi attacks have increasingly targeted Saudi territory, with previous strikes and attempted strikes involving ballistic missiles, drones and threats to energy and maritime infrastructure. Riyadh has continued to strengthen its air-defence response as the security situation along the Red Sea and Yemen front remains tense. WATCH

Congo Plane Crash Horror: 14 Killed, 2 Senior Officials Dead

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:31:00 +0530

A deadly plane crash in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed the lives of 14 people, including two senior military justice officials, after a small aircraft went down in Kenge, Kwango province, on September 25. The aircraft was reportedly returning from Kikwit to Kinshasa when it encountered trouble in flight and crashed while an emergency landing was apparently being attempted. The aircraft crashed in Kenge`s Manzawu area and caught fire after impact. Initial reports said there were no casualties reported on the ground. The FARDC has launched an investigation to establish the exact circumstances and cause of the crash, meaning reports of a technical failure remain part of the preliminary account and have not been confirmed as the definitive cause. WATCH

Gaza Outpost Horror: 2 IDF Reservists Killed As Drone Explodes Inside Military Position

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:22:00 +0530

Two Israeli reservists have been killed in northern Gaza after an explosive military drone crashed inside an IDF outpost and detonated during an ongoing operation. The fallen soldiers have been identified as Master Sgt. (res.) Nadav Kali, 24, from Har Halutz, and Master Sgt. (res.) Ofek Moalem, 23, from Jerusalem. Both served with the 7007th Battalion of the Jerusalem Brigade. According to the preliminary investigation, the soldiers were operating FPV drones from an IDF post in the northern Gaza Strip when one drone completed its first mission, while a second crashed inside the military position during its next operation for reasons that remain under investigation. WATCH

Houthis Claim Riyadh Missile-Drone Barrage: Aramco Facility Targeted

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:29:00 +0530

Houthi forces have claimed a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, with Riyadh and an Aramco-linked facility reportedly among the targets. The claims come amid renewed Saudi-Houthi tensions and a sharp escalation in cross-border attacks linked to the wider conflict in Yemen. A Houthi military spokesman said the attacks were carried out in retaliation for what the group described as Saudi “aggression” and the blockade of Yemen. The Houthis also claimed that Saudi Arabia had carried out 1,018 attacks against Yemen since the latest escalation, warning that further attacks would trigger responses “of the same kind.” Saudi authorities have not yet confirmed the Houthi claims regarding strikes on Riyadh or an Aramco facility. The latest exchange comes as fighting intensifies across Yemen, raising fresh concerns over regional security, Saudi oil infrastructure and vital energy routes.

‘PM Fears Gen Z’: Congress Invokes Rajiv Gandhi’s 1988 Voting Reform to Attack Modi

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:06:00 +0530

Congress has reignited the political battle over voter enrolment by invoking Rajiv Gandhi’s 1988 electoral reform and drawing a sharp contrast with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the registration of young voters. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh recalled that Parliament amended Article 326 in December 1988, reducing the minimum voting age from 21 to 18, and described the move as one that empowered India’s youth. The fresh attack comes amid the controversy surrounding the revision of electoral rolls and the enrolment of newly eligible 18-year-old voters. Ramesh has described the dispute as a “tale of two PMs”, contrasting Rajiv Gandhi’s decision to lower the voting age with what Congress alleges is an attempt to prevent newly eligible voters from entering the electoral rolls. Congress has also escalated its broader criticism of the Election Commission over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision, while accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of a “diabolical design” against voters.

Netanyahu Faces Massive UN Walkout: Defends West Asia Military Action

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0530

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delivered a defiant address at the United Nations General Assembly, defending Israel’s military campaigns in Gaza, Iran and across West Asia while pushing back against mounting international criticism. His speech was met with a visible walkout by dozens of UN delegates, underscoring the deep divisions surrounding Israel’s ongoing wars and its policies in the region. Netanyahu insisted that Israel would continue fighting and declared that the country has “no other choice” but to win, directly confronting nations and critics accusing Israel of escalating the conflict. He also addressed the growing international pressure over the Gaza war and hit back at those challenging Israel’s military actions. WATCH

Israel Kills Hamas Commander Accused Of Holding 7 Hostages | Gaza Tunnel

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:16:00 +0530

Israel says it has killed a Hamas commander who was involved in holding seven Israeli hostages in an underground tunnel in the Gaza City area during the war. The IDF identified the commander as Mahmoud Abd al-Fattah Awad, saying he took part in holding Daniella Gilboa, Karina Ariev, Doron Steinbrecher, Naama Levy, Ziv Berman, Omri Miran and Eitan Mor captive. Awad was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza City area over the weekend, according to the Israeli military. The IDF further alleged that Awad had recently been involved in planning and advancing attacks against Israeli troops and civilians and was working to restore Hamas’s operational capabilities despite the ceasefire. Israeli officials described the activity as a violation of the truce. WATCH

India Goes Big At UN: Jaishankar Pushes India-eu Trade, Defence & Tech Ties

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:10:00 +0530

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has stepped up India’s diplomatic outreach at the United Nations General Assembly, holding a series of high-level meetings focused on trade, technology, climate action, energy, defence, connectivity and wider geopolitical challenges. Jaishankar’s engagements with European partners including the Netherlands, Finland and Slovenia put India-EU cooperation, the proposed India-EU FTA, manufacturing, energy and defence ties in focus. Discussions also covered the Ukraine conflict, technological challenges and commitments linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s international engagements.

Israeli Army raid in West Bank: 12-metre underground shafts found in Qalqilya; M16, guns seized

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:55:23 +0530

A major Israeli security operation in Qalqilya in the northern West Bank has uncovered two underground shafts, weapons and ammunition, according to the IDF. The Yahalom unit took part in the operation, with the IDF saying the shafts were approximately 12 metres deep. Security forces seized an M16 rifle, firearms, magazines and a large quantity of ammunition. Mobile phones, a digital video recorder and chemical fertilizer were also reportedly found near the shafts.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar row rocks India: Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi govt with ‘Vote Chori’ charge

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:36:31 +0530

A fresh political storm has erupted around Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after a report revealed that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had raised objections on at least 14 occasions over 10 months on decisions linked to electoral-roll management and the Special Intensive Revision, or SIR. The Opposition is now preparing a fresh impeachment notice against Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament, with INDIA bloc parties working together on the move.

Delhi road horror chilling footage: WagonR flips after overtaking E-Rickshaw, passenger thrown out

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:35:57 +0530

A terrifying road crash in Delhi has been caught on dashcam, showing a Maruti Suzuki WagonR losing control near the Shakti Nagar roundabout and flipping across the road. The footage shows the WagonR overtaking an e-rickshaw before appearing to swerve as another e-rickshaw comes into its path. The car then crashes into the central divider and flips violently. The impact shatters the rear window, with a passenger thrown out of the vehicle. The passenger reportedly escapes without major injury.

India-Pakistan water war explodes at UNGA: Ishaq Dar raises Indus Treaty, Delhi hits back

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:35:16 +0530

India-Pakistan tensions flare again at the United Nations General Assembly as Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar raises the Indus Waters Treaty at an OIC Contact Group meeting in New York. Dar cites the recent arbitration ruling on the treaty and argues that India cannot unilaterally place the agreement in abeyance. India rejects that position, maintaining that the arbitration proceedings have no jurisdiction over India’s sovereign decision. New Delhi also pushes back against the OIC’s references to Jammu and Kashmir and says the grouping has no locus standi on matters internal to India.

Russia hammers Kyiv in shocking daylight drone barrage; Railways and Fuel stations hit

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:34:30 +0530

Kyiv has come under a major Russian drone barrage, with daylight attacks hitting parts of Ukraine’s capital and causing explosions, fires and thick black smoke over the city. Ukrainian officials said Russian drones struck critical and civilian infrastructure, including railway facilities, fuel stations, warehouses and other buildings. At least two people were reported killed and more than 20 injured in the Kyiv attack. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia used a large number of drones, including faster jet-powered drones that are harder to intercept.

Israel punctures Hamas funding network; finance chief killed in major Khan Younis strike

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:33:49 +0530

Israel says it has killed Muhammad Abu Alwan, whom the IDF and Shin Bet identified as the head of Hamas’s Finance Department, in a joint operation in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said the operation targeted Hamas’s financial network. Katz said Israel would continue targeting Hamas commanders, operatives and financial infrastructure while seeking to prevent the group from rebuilding its capabilities.

India can stop Russia-Ukraine war? Zelenskyy targets India-Russia ties at UNGA visit

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:33:10 +0530

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has put India-Russia energy ties under fresh international scrutiny, calling on India, China and Turkey to stop energy trade with Russia as a way to pressure Moscow to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Speaking to The Wall Street Journal on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Zelenskyy argued that Russia depends heavily on energy sales to major buyers including India. He said cutting that trade could force Moscow to stop fighting.

Houthis’ big blow to Saudi Air Force: China-built drone Wing Loong II pounded over Taiz in Yemen

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:32:24 +0530

The Yemen conflict enters another dangerous phase as Houthi forces claim they shot down a Saudi Wing Loong II armed reconnaissance drone over the Al-Mokha area of Taiz Governorate. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the Saudi-operated UAV was brought down using what he described as appropriate weapons. The Wing Loong II is a Chinese-built armed unmanned aerial vehicle used by Saudi Arabia for surveillance, reconnaissance and strike missions.

Houthi Drone Near Mecca? Saudi Claim Sparks OIC Outrage | Houthis Cry “Worn-out Lie”

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:26:25 +0530

Saudi Arabia has raised the alarm over an alleged Houthi drone that the Saudi-led coalition says was intercepted before reaching the restricted airspace around Mecca, triggering a sharp diplomatic and political reaction across the region. According to the coalition, the drone was heading toward Islam`s holiest city before it was shot down. The OIC condemned what it described as Houthi aggression against Saudi Arabia and alleged attacks targeting the Mecca and Madinah regions. The Houthis, however, have rejected the Saudi account. A Houthi Politburo member dismissed the allegation as a “worn-out lie” and denied that the drone was targeting Mecca, creating a direct dispute over what happened and where the alleged drone was headed. WATCH

Pakistan Pounds 10 Afghan Sites: “Precise, Calibrated” Strikes After Drone Attacks

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:43:00 +0530

Pakistan has launched fresh airstrikes on 10 sites in Afghanistan, saying the targets were linked to drone attacks and militant activity against Pakistan. The strikes come amid a sharp rise in tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, following reported drone incursions, cross-border firing and a deadly militant attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Pakistan says the latest strikes were “deliberate, precise, calibrated and limited” and focused on military and militant targets. Islamabad has linked the escalation to groups it identifies as Fitna-ul-Khawarij and TTP, while the Afghan Taliban has denied responsibility for attacks against Pakistan and rejected Islamabad’s accusations. Pakistan also said its forces recently shot down eight drones that entered its airspace from Afghanistan, with four intercepted near Torkham and four near Kohat. WATCH

Iran Blasts Trump At UN: US Delegation Walks Out Over “Annihilation” Threat

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0530

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has delivered a sharp message to the United States, rejecting President Donald Trump’s threats and accusing Washington of pursuing a “bullying mentality” against Tehran. Speaking at the United Nations, Pezeshkian said Iran would not surrender to US pressure or threats of “annihilation,” while maintaining that Tehran remains open to negotiations to resolve the conflict. Pezeshkian placed civilian casualties at the centre of Iran’s case against the United States, displaying photographs and referring to the deadly strike on a school in Minab. He accused the US of killing civilians during the conflict, while the US delegation walked out as the Iranian president began his address with a direct attack on Washington. WATCH