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The southwest monsoon lashed the national capital and surrounding regions after days of warm and humid weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR as intense showers continue to affect several parts of the region

The consultancy will prepare a comprehensive development blueprint for the proposed 323.44 sq. km Mumbai 3.0, spread across 124 villages in Panvel, Uran and Pen talukas of Raigad district, MMRDA said in a statement

According to family members, the family slept in a room where the pesticide-treated chickpeas had been stored. As the doors and windows were reportedly closed, toxic fumes are suspected to have accumulated inside the room

According to the FDA, human blood and its components are classified as a drug under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Consequently, no institution can collect, process, store or distribute blood without a valid licence

Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre has protected more than 10,000 Indians from a WhatsApp account takeover campaign involving malicious ZIP files disguised as account statements and regulatory notices. I4C has blocked malware and command-and-control servers through the Sahyog Portal

The incident was reported at 7:59 am on August 7 from Tarangan Society, near Shriparth Society, opposite Veda Tower, on Ghodbunder Road in Thane (West)

Wakad entrepreneur Tushar Bhumkar was killed after his Fortuner SUV crashed into a vegetable goods tempo inside the Missing Link tunnel on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway early Friday. One person was seriously injured and three others suffered minor injuries in the accident

When the House proceedings began at 11 am, Opposition MPs led by the Congress raised slogans seeking the presence of the Home Minister in the House, which were countered by the Treasury benches

Home Minister Shah comes to Parliament every day and stays till late night, Rijiju asserted, and asked the protesting members to stop their drama of disrupting the House

Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan criticised the Centres temporary education portfolio arrangement, calling for a full-time Union Education Minister of national stature who can connect with Gen Z and reform the education system. He also opposed speculation over Devendra Fadnavis moving to Delhi

The Kerala district administration and the National Highways Authority of India inspected the Kuthiran twin road tunnels after minor mudslips were reported above the eastern side of the tunnels. Authorities said there was no immediate threat but expert assessments are underway

Indian Railways will operate 112 special train trips during the Onam festival season between August 14 and September 6, connecting Kerala with major cities across southern and eastern India to manage the festive travel rush

Typhoon Dolphin approached Japan's southern islands on Friday, forcing the closure of Okinawa's main airport, cancelling all flights and prompting hundreds of residents to take shelter as authorities warned of strong winds and heavy rain

A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad granted bail to Mhatre and the four co-accused, observing that the investigation had progressed substantially and the accused had already spent time in judicial custody

A senior nationalised bank official in Mumbai allegedly lost Rs 4.27 lakh through five unauthorised credit card transactions after installing a fake RTO challan APK. Police suspect the malware may have originated after his secretary used free public Wi-Fi at CSMT

In a gazette notification issued by the Home Department on August 6, the state government also ordered the forfeiture of 114 publications, including books, magazines and other propaganda material allegedly associated with banned terrorist organisations

US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders targeting birth tourism and expanding restrictions on birthright citizenship, weeks after the Supreme Court reaffirmed constitutional protections for those born in the United States. The move is expected to face fresh legal challenges

According to the Shiv Sena (UBT), while the RSS leadership has sought dialogue with young people, the government has responded to demonstrations through police action against student activists

A student leader protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams was hospitalised on Friday after his health deteriorated during a hunger strike. Rahul Kranti was taken to Ranchi Sadar Hospital, while the protest entered its 14th day with demands for a probe and exam cancellation

According to the chargesheet, forensic examination of electronic devices recovered during the investigation revealed digital evidence that the agency claims established the circulation of confidential examination material before the NEET-UG examination

Kejriwal alleged that the Prime Minister was increasingly at odds with the public and claimed that several issues had eroded support for the government

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 13 accused, including three NTA subject experts, alleging they were part of a multi-state conspiracy to leak NEET-UG 2026 question papers

Mumbai is likely to see generally cloudy skies with occasional light to moderate rain on Friday, August 7. A yellow alert has been issued for Thane, where heavy rain is likely at isolated places. Mumbai recorded relatively low rainfall over the past 24 hours

The District and Sessions Court delivered the judgment on Thursday, holding that the prosecution had successfully established the charges against the accused beyond reasonable doubt

Mumbais seven lakes held 12,80,931 million litres of water, or 88.50 per cent of total live storage capacity, as of 6 am on August 7. Modak Sagar, Vihar and Tulsi remained 100 per cent full, while Tansa stood at 98.69% amid continued rainfall in catchment areas

The US State Department defended its extensive online screening of visa applicants after reports claimed the Trump administration was expanding social media vetting to additional visa categories, including foreign journalists and certain Canadian and Mexican professionals

The One Stop Centre at KEM Hospital has resumed full operations after a temporary disruption in emergency shelter services. Staff strength has been restored, while counselling, legal aid, protection and round-the-clock shelter services are now available to survivors

An elderly man died and two women were rescued after a factory compound wall collapsed near the Mettupalayam lorry terminal in Puducherry during heavy rain

US President Donald Trump reportedly confronted War Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Camp David meeting over concerns about dwindling US military stockpiles amid the conflict with Iran

A birthday celebration in Mumbai's Borivali West ended in legal action after a video allegedly showing celebratory firing on a public road went viral

These fakes will puncture the confidence the public has in these measures

The Navi Mumbai unit of the Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has intensified its awareness campaign, urging citizens to report public servants demanding bribes through its toll-free helpline 1064 or WhatsApp number 99203 51064 instead of paying illegal gratification

A year-long family dispute allegedly escalated into a deadly stabbing in Mumbai's Vikhroli West, leaving a 40-year-old man and his 14-year-old son dead. Two other family members were also injured, while police have launched an investigation into the double murder

Mumbai Police have booked a 26-year-old man from Goregaon West for allegedly sexually assaulting a pregnant stray dog. The FIR was registered after a 21-year-old animal activist allegedly caught the accused and approached the police. An investigation into the case is underway

Three mechanics employed by a private bus operator were injured after chunks of plaster fell from the ceiling of a store room-cum-rest room at Mumbai's Majas BEST depot

The Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) Police arrested a 22-year-old man within 36 hours of allegedly snatching a woman's handbag while she was travelling in an autorickshaw. Investigators analysed footage from over 200 CCTV cameras before tracing and arresting the accused in Bandra

The reopening of the ESIC Hospital in Andheri has been delayed once again, with authorities unable to announce a fresh timeline

Mumbai could soon get dedicated municipal pet parks as the BMC has initiated the process to introduce provisions for them under the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034

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According to the police, the accused were involved in cyber fraud, online gaming operations and illegal financial transactions. The arrests were made following an investigation linked to an earlier case registered at Pant Nagar Police Station in Mumbai

Fauci last week had invoked his constitutional right to stay silent to prevent self-incrimination under antagonistic questioning from Republican senators, as they probed him over unsubstantiated claims that the origins of the pandemic were covered up

According to the District Disaster Management Office, the tremors were reported at Dalwat in Kalwan taluka at 3.38 pm,Asarbari in Peth taluka at 3.38 pm and Borgaon in Surgana taluka at 3.40 pm

In a statement issued today, Central MARD said the decision to end the strike was taken in deference to the courts directions and in adherence to the rule of law. The association clarified that the agitation was not withdrawn due to the acceptance or resolution of its demands

During the shutdown, several areas in K South Ward will receive water at low pressure, while the water supply in the entire H East Ward will remain completely suspended

The committee will study whether the original railway alignment can be restored without affecting the functioning of the sensitive scientific facility, officials said

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said that the Maharashtra government has already notified the Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2026, and is ready to grant licences to all eligible aggregators that comply with the regulations

A Mumbai court granted anticipatory bail to a BMC water meter inspector accused in the alleged Rs 40,000 bribery case, directing him to cooperate with the Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) investigation while complying with strict bail conditions imposed by the court

Police said that the passenger allegedly tried to force open the aircraft's emergency exit door and damaged the window panel in the process. He is also accused of threatening passengers, causing panic and endangering the safety of everyone on board

The BMC has appealed to citizens to cooperate during the transition, assuring that every effort is being made to restore normal waste collection services at the earliest

Italy's Health Ministry placed all 27 cities monitored under its national heat surveillance system on red alert Thursday - the first time this year the entire network has been under the highest warning level simultaneously