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Flooded Indrayani River cuts off Alandi; Warkaris asked to halt pilgrimage

In a public advisory, the administration urged devotees who had already started their journey to stop at their present locations instead of attempting to enter the town

6 Jul 2026 4:23 pm
Maval landslide: One dead, two feared trapped as NDRF launches rescue operation

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), local administration and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are carrying out an intensive search and rescue operation at the site

6 Jul 2026 4:12 pm
Maharashtra : Water enters Morya Gosavi Ganpati Temple as Pawana River swells

The rise in river levels comes after intense rainfall in several regions, increasing water flow in rivers and other water bodies. Authorities are monitoring the situation as heavy rainfall continues across Maharashtra

6 Jul 2026 3:00 pm
Vaishnaw reviews Mumbai-Pune rail disruption

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the disruption on the Mumbai-Pune rail route after landslides and directed officials to expedite restoration of train services.

6 Jul 2026 2:49 pm
Pune rains: District administration shuts schools amid red alert warning

Officials said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students amid the possibility of intense rainfall across the district

6 Jul 2026 2:46 pm
Akasa Air warns of rain-related flight delays

Akasa Air has warned passengers of possible flight delays across its network due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Pune and Goa, and advised travellers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport.

6 Jul 2026 2:19 pm
Venezuela quake toll rises to 3,342

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has climbed to 3,342, with thousands injured and displaced as rescue and relief operations continue.

6 Jul 2026 12:24 pm
Heavy rain disrupts Uttarakhand

Heavy rainfall triggered landslides, blocked the Badrinath National Highway, shut schools and led to the suspension of the Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Yatra in Uttarakhand.

6 Jul 2026 11:40 am
NATO summit opens amid alliance divisions

NATO leaders will meet in Ankara as the alliance faces differences over defence spending, strategic priorities and military cooperation.

6 Jul 2026 11:35 am
India hosts BRICS anti-drug meet in Guwahati

India will host the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting in Guwahati to strengthen cooperation on combating drug trafficking, synthetic drugs and precursor chemical diversion.

6 Jul 2026 11:18 am
Trump heads to NATO summit in Ankara

US President Donald Trump will attend the NATO summit in Ankara, where he is set to meet Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

6 Jul 2026 11:03 am
Trump launches America250 campaign

US President Donald Trump has launched the year-long America250 campaign, featuring patriotic events and restoration of national landmarks ahead of the country's 250th Independence anniversary.

6 Jul 2026 10:51 am
Celebrate wins, but stay safe

As FIFA World Cup celebrations draw massive crowds, the recent tragedy involving Mexico fans serves as a reminder that joy should never come at the cost of safety.

6 Jul 2026 9:24 am
Mid-Day Opinion: We should be a more welcoming city

Theres a case to be made that even people accused of war crimes deserve access to rest, relaxation, and sanctuary

6 Jul 2026 9:20 am
Landslide shuts Mumbai-Pune Expressway and old highway in both directions

As a precautionary measure, authorities have halted the movement of vehicles towards both Mumbai and Pune until further notice to ensure the safety of commuters as the region continues to receive heavy monsoon showers

6 Jul 2026 9:16 am
Crimea attack as Trump holds key calls

Zelenskyy called to congratulate Trump on the 250th anniversary of American independence and said the two leaders discussed the situation along the front line.

6 Jul 2026 9:13 am
Iran leaders attend Khamenei funeral

Senior Iranian officials attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, while the country's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remained out of public view.

6 Jul 2026 9:08 am
Cargo vessel attacked off Yemen coast

A cargo vessel came under attack by unidentified armed assailants off Yemen's Red Sea coast, prompting a distress alert and an investigation by UKMTO.

6 Jul 2026 9:00 am
Two tourists rescued after rental car swept away in floodwaters near Lonavala

During the incident, one of the tourists was briefly carried away by the floodwaters and was left stranded on the opposite side of the bridge. The second tourist managed to reach a nearby area close to a madrasa, where local residents had gathered, and alerted them to the emergency

6 Jul 2026 8:56 am
2 killed in Chandigarh building collapse

Two people died after a two-storey building collapsed in Chandigarh's Industrial Area Phase-2. Three others are undergoing treatment and are reported to be stable.

6 Jul 2026 8:40 am
Hubble captures 500,000 stars in Messier 3

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a spectacular image of Messier 3, a globular cluster containing more than 500,000 ancient stars.

6 Jul 2026 8:38 am
Voter roll revision removes over 20 lakh names

The draft electoral rolls published after the Special Intensive Revision show over 20 lakh names deleted in Odisha, while Manipur and Sikkim also reported thousands of exclusions.

6 Jul 2026 8:34 am
Govt issues notice to Meta over Instagram ads

The government has issued a notice to Meta, seeking an explanation over alleged child sexual abuse material promoted through paid advertisements on Instagram.

6 Jul 2026 8:31 am
Prashant Kishor enters Bankipur bypoll race

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor will contest the Bankipur Assembly by-election, calling it a referendum on the popularity of the BJP-led government in Bihar.

6 Jul 2026 8:27 am
IMD issues red alert for Pune; schools shut on Monday amid heavy rain warning

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Pune district for Monday, July 6, warning of extremely heavy rainfall. In response, District Collector Jitendra Dudi has declared a holiday for all schools across the district as a precautionary measure to ensure student safety

6 Jul 2026 12:00 am
Monsoon fury brings trees crashing down across Pune; one man seriously injured

Weekend monsoon showers and strong winds across Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad disrupted road traffic after multiple tree-fall incidents were reported in several areas. A man sustained serious injuries after a roadside tree collapsed on him in Pimple Saudagar

5 Jul 2026 10:50 pm
Vidarbha on alert: IMD warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms over next 7 days

Day temperatures across the region remain appreciably below normal, while night temperatures continue to stay steady. Nagpur recorded the highest maximum temperature in the region at 32.2 degrees Celsius, whereas Yavatmal registered the lowest minimum temperature at 19.4 degrees Celsius

5 Jul 2026 4:49 pm
Nitin Gadkari says BJP not against any community, wants to take everyone along

Nitin Gadkari said India should aim to become a global leader by uniting people from all religions through national ideals. Gadkari said the country belongs to all Indians and should not be seen as belonging to only one community

5 Jul 2026 2:39 pm
Putin, Trump hold phone call on Ukraine, bilateral ties on US Independence Day

He was referring to Ukraine's recent long-range strikes on Russian targets, mainly linked to the oil industry, which have triggered fuel shortages in several regions.

5 Jul 2026 1:15 pm
Donald Trumps America 250 event hit by severe storms in Washington

Plans for fireworks were still moving forward in other cities such as New York, where tall ships passed the Statue of Liberty earlier in the day, recalling the fanfare around America's 200th anniversary in 1976

5 Jul 2026 1:07 pm
Jammu and Kashmir: Search for two LeT terrorists enters second day in Shopian

The searches have been resumed to track down the two terrorists who were spotted by surveillance cameras on Friday in an orchard in the Meemandar area, which comprises seven villages.

5 Jul 2026 1:03 pm
Kim Jong Un oversees weapons tests from North Koreas new naval destroyer

The official Korean Central News Agency said Fridays (July 3, 2026) event included test-firings of a strategic cruise missile and of the Kang Kons main gun and automatic cannons, as well as trials of its electronic warfare systems and assessments of its target-detection and information-processing capabilities

5 Jul 2026 1:01 pm
Amarnath Yatra 2026: Fresh batch departs from Jammu for holy cave darshan

A comprehensive, multi-layered security cover has been seamlessly put in place across the transit corridors to ensure the completely safe and smooth movement of pilgrims travelling through the valley

5 Jul 2026 12:57 pm
'No one is indispensable': Sunil Gavaskar

NZ great Kane Williamsons retirement after the first Test did not upset the team, as Henry Nicholls stepped in and batted well vs England, but retiring midway through an overseas series can throw the teams balance into disarray. Playing for the country is a privilege and an honour, not to be taken lightly

5 Jul 2026 9:25 am
Real-life Batman leaves alleged bike thieves taped to poles in Mexico

A masked vigilante targeting thieves, a partying 96-year-old grandma and maths-solving giraffes feature among this weeks bizarre global news

5 Jul 2026 8:21 am
Venezuela thanks India for aid after devastating earthquake

The field hospital, set up by the Indian Army at the International La Rinconada Racetrack, provides comprehensive care to those affected by the devastating earthquakes that took place in Venezuela last month, which killed more than 1700 people

5 Jul 2026 8:18 am
US Independence Day turns political as Donald Trump warns against communism

While the language was similar to several other speeches Trump has given in recent days, it was notable for being delivered in a national park that commemorates some of Americas most prominent presidents.

5 Jul 2026 8:15 am
Maharashtra: Doctor dies by suicide in Punes Pimpri Chinchwad; probe underway

The deceased was identified as Shweta Rokade (29), a native of Latur district, who was staying in a rented flat in a nearby housing society and was attached to a hospital, the official said

5 Jul 2026 8:09 am
Odisha government helps Padma Shri singer Jitendra Haripal rebuild his home

The assistance was sanctioned following Haripals appeal to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi last year, seeking support to rebuild his crumbling ancestral house

5 Jul 2026 8:06 am
TMC crisis deepens as Chandrima Bhattacharya resigns, meets rebel camp leaders

A former minister in the erstwhile Mamata Banerjee government, Bhattacharya had remained one of the closest aides of the TMC supremo

5 Jul 2026 8:03 am
After Ram Mandir, Badrinath Dham hit by donation scandal

On Friday, a group named Bhairav Sena alleged financial misappropriation linked to the personal assistant of the BKTC President Hemant Dwivedi

5 Jul 2026 7:56 am
Time to say alvida and adeus

You dont want Greatest Of All Time to become Get Out Its Time. Dont be that life of the party who overstays his welcome.

5 Jul 2026 7:43 am
Did Indra eat buffaloes?

Such manipulative arguments have also been used to misinterpret Vedas by people claiming to be Sanskrit experts.

5 Jul 2026 7:41 am
Russia says 72 Ukrainian drones shot down over St Petersburg; oil terminal hit

The strikes on President Vladimir Putin's home city came after a massive Russian attack on Kyiv killed 30 people this week

4 Jul 2026 7:39 pm
Landslides, waterlogging and fallen trees in Pune as rains lash parts of city

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the ghat regions of Pune and Raigad, warning of continued heavy rainfall. Officials have advised residents and tourists to avoid unnecessary travel, especially through hilly and landslide-prone areas

4 Jul 2026 6:07 pm
Lohagad Fort murder: Court denies further police custody of Siya and Chetan

Judicial Magistrate First Class A.M. Vibhute remanded Siya Goyal and her alleged partner, Chetan Chaudhary, to 14 days of judicial custody until July 16 after their police custody ended

4 Jul 2026 5:50 pm
Venezuela quake death toll climbs to 2,645

The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 2,645, with thousands injured as rescue and relief operations continue across the country.

4 Jul 2026 11:51 am
PM Modi to unveil major infrastructure projects in Rajasthan and Gujarat

The CG Semi OSAT facility has been developed with an investment of more than Rs 7,500 crore and is among the first four semiconductor projects approved under the Mission.

4 Jul 2026 11:47 am
Massive Spain wildfire remains out of control in Catalonia

A massive wildfire in Spain's Catalonia region has burned around 2,300 hectares, forcing nearly 10,000 people to evacuate or remain indoors as firefighters battle the blaze.

4 Jul 2026 11:41 am
Russia claims full control of Konstantinovka city in eastern Ukraine

Russia claimed it had captured Konstantinovka, a strategic city in Ukraine's Donetsk region, as President Vladimir Putin called the advance significant and highlighted further territorial gains.

4 Jul 2026 11:22 am