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Helicopter carrying Uday Samant forced to abort take-off due to technical snag

Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant later travelled to Gadchiroli by road. He said the pilot handled the situation properly and safely brought the helicopter back to the runway

13 Aug 2026 10:40 pm
Watch video: Pitbull attacks couple in Patiala; cops file FIR, launch probe

Sharing details of the incident, the husband, Ankit Sabharwal, said he had visited the property with his wife to inspect it for rent. As soon as they arrived and opened the gate latch, the dog attacked them, leaving both him and his wife injured

13 Aug 2026 10:28 pm
Attack on Badal: Suspect was serving as sewadar; motive being probed

The accused, identified as Jaspal Singh, is around 60-62 years old and is originally from Pune, according to Nanded Superintendent of Police Neelabh Rohan

13 Aug 2026 10:13 pm
Kerala: CPI(M)-backed Islamic banking society under scrutiny as complaints mount

Depositors of Keralas Halal Fayida Cooperative Society have complained of difficulties in withdrawing their money, prompting the state government to order a probe. One depositor who had raised concerns has since confirmed that his Rs 1 lakh deposit was returned

13 Aug 2026 7:59 pm
ABVP stages nationwide protests over JPSC-JSSC irregularities, seeks CBI probe

In New Delhi, a large number of students and ABVP workers staged a protest outside Jharkhand Bhawan, demanding that the Jharkhand government take concrete steps to restore the credibility of the examination system

13 Aug 2026 7:57 pm
One dead, several injured after explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam

The explosion happened at a refinery and fuel terminal run by Gunvor Energy in an industrial section of the vast port premises. Dutch broadcaster NOS said that a maintenance team had been working on a section of pipes there

13 Aug 2026 7:56 pm
Jharkhand students protest headmasters transfer, pelt stones at police station

The situation escalated after the block chief, who had arrived at the site to persuade the protesting students to end the blockade, was accused of slapping a student. The incident triggered outrage among the students and further intensified the protest

13 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
Former Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba returns home after five months amid probe

Supporters chanted slogans in support of Deuba who is facing both legal and political challenge at home as he was ousted by the contested Special General Convention in January. The Nepali government had earlier made an unsuccessful attempt to have a Red Corner Notice issued in his name by Interpol while he was abroad

13 Aug 2026 6:43 pm
Air India, Air India Express to screen all pilots after Phuket-Delhi incident

In an internal message sent to pilots, the airlines said they had decided to undertake full screening of all Group pilots for any substances or medications not permitted under prevailing regulations. The two Tata Group-owned airlines have more than 5,000 pilots between them

13 Aug 2026 5:49 pm
Monsoon Session | 12 bills passed but productivity hit by disruptions: Rijiju

Addressing the media after both Houses were adjourned sine die, Rijiju said the session should be assessed from two perspectives: legislative business and debate and discussion. He pointed out that the Lok Sabha recorded only 19 per cent productivity in relation to the total allotted time

13 Aug 2026 5:27 pm
Sukhbir Singh Badal injured in knife attack at Nanded gurdwara; one detained

The attack took place at the Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat in the Hazur Sahib area around 1.45 pm, when Badal was visiting the shrine, an official said. According to preliminary information, the attacker, identified by sources as a Nihang, allegedly attempted to stab Badal with a kirpan

13 Aug 2026 4:19 pm
Nine Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for alleged illegal fishing

The fishermen were arrested near Urumalei Point in Talaimannar on Wednesday night, the Navy said. According to a Navy release, the trawler had allegedly crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) into Sri Lankan waters and was engaged in bottom trawling when it was seized

13 Aug 2026 4:08 pm
Giriraj Singh accuses Congress, Rahul Gandhi of damaging parliamentary system

Singh criticised Gandhi's conduct in Parliament and said parliamentary proceedings required dignity and democratic decorum. He alleged that Gandhi behaved like an unruly child and accused him of following a hit and run approach in Parliament

13 Aug 2026 3:15 pm
Rahul Gandhi challenges Allahabad HC directions in disproportionate assets case

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has approached the Supreme Court challenging Allahabad High Court directions in a case involving allegations of disproportionate assets levelled against him by Karnataka-based BJP worker S Vignesh Shishir. The apex court is scheduled to hear Gandhis plea on August 17

13 Aug 2026 3:00 pm
RG Kar case: Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh arrested over alleged hurried cremation

Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was arrested in Odisha over his alleged involvement in the hurried cremation of the RG Kar rape-murder victim in 2024. The arrest follows a fresh complaint by the victim's father and a new probe into the cremation

13 Aug 2026 2:29 pm
Tata Trusts begin process to find Chandrasekaran's successor, set up committee

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust said its trustees had passed a resolution to initiate the setting up of a Selection Committee as soon as possible, in accordance with the Articles of Association of Tata Sons

13 Aug 2026 2:23 pm
Liberia Foreign Minister arrives in India for two-day visit, to meet Jaishankar

Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti arrived in New Delhi for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening India-Liberia relations

13 Aug 2026 2:17 pm
Rajya Sabha passes MMDR Amendment Bill to expand critical mineral exploration

The Rajya Sabha has cleared the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, aimed at strengthening Indias critical and strategic mineral sector. The Bill proposes greater flexibility for mining leaseholders

13 Aug 2026 2:16 pm
Kiren Rijiju: Congress solely responsible for disruptions in Monsoon Session

The Monsoon Session, which started on July 20, has seen prolonged disruptions in both Houses. The opposition protests initially started over the NEET paper leak and alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya

13 Aug 2026 2:03 pm
Lok Sabha adjourned sine die as Monsoon Session concludes amid protests

The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Thursday shortly after the final day of the Monsoon Session began, following the traditional playing of Vande Mataram. The session ended amid repeated Opposition protests, sloganeering

13 Aug 2026 1:48 pm
16 US Democratic senators urge Donald Trump to free 5 Americans held in Russia

We are deeply concerned that the current Administration has yet to utilise the authorities outlined in the Levinson Act to designate the US nationals detained by the Russian Federation as wrongful detainees and elevate their cases to SPEHA, they said

13 Aug 2026 1:28 pm
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourn djourned sine die amid protest

The Parliament Monsoon Session ended on Thursday with both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die amid fierce protests and sloganeering by the BJP and Opposition INDIA bloc. Leaders traded allegations over disruptions, stalled debates and the passage of legislation

13 Aug 2026 1:20 pm
NDA, INDIA bloc MPs clash over student protests, temple donations

Ruling NDA and Opposition INDIA bloc MPs came face-to-face near Parliament's Makar Dwar on Thursday -- with security personnel forming a cordon between them -- as they staged protests and raised counter-slogans over police action on job aspirants in Jharkhand and issues surrounding the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya

13 Aug 2026 12:53 pm
Jharkhand student protesters get free food as exam stir continues

As the Jharkhand student protest over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations entered its 20th day, social organisations and volunteers have stepped in to provide free meals and water to protesters at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi

13 Aug 2026 11:42 am
Jharkhand students' protest over job exam anomalies enters 20th day

The protesters have maintained that an independent investigation is necessary to establish whether irregularities took place in the recruitment process and to ensure that future examinations are conducted transparently

13 Aug 2026 10:30 am
Karnataka bandh over Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu sees mixed response

The bandh was called by the Federation of Kannada organisations led by Nagaraj to protest the directions of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) and the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to release water to Tamil Nadu

13 Aug 2026 10:18 am
Maharashtra: Sixth arrest made in Nanded man's murder over unpaid loan

The latest arrest was made as police continued their investigation into the killing of Inderjit Singh Bawari, who was allegedly attacked following a dispute linked to an unpaid loan

13 Aug 2026 10:04 am
Maharashtra: 27 held as police raid three gambling dens in Latur

The raids were carried out by a special team from the Nanded police range as part of a drive against illegal activities in the district. Police also launched a helpline called 'Khabar' to allow people to report illegal businesses and gambling activities

13 Aug 2026 9:55 am
Delhi and northwest braces for more rain as IMD forecasts widespread showers

Delhi and parts of northwest India are likely to receive widespread rainfall over the coming days, with the IMD forecasting rain across Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on August 14-15

13 Aug 2026 9:54 am
Jharkhand students refuse to call off protest, seek JPSC-JSSC reforms

Student protests over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in Jharkhands JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations continued on Thursday, with protesters demanding reforms, accountability and cancellation of the CGL exam

13 Aug 2026 9:44 am
Ukraine strikes Novorossiysk with drones, missiles and unmanned boats

Ukraine launched a major overnight attack on Russias Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk, damaging two major grain terminals, according to reports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces also targeted Russias naval base in the city using drones, missiles and unmanned boats

13 Aug 2026 9:33 am
Six killed in suspected Houthi attack as US disables cargo ship near Pakistan

Shipping tensions escalated on Tuesday as a suspected Houthi attack on a cargo vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait killed four crew members and two Yemeni rescuers. Separately, the US military said a Navy helicopter fired two Hellfire missiles to disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship accused of violating a US blockade of Iranian ports

13 Aug 2026 9:31 am
Dyna Robotics new AI model boosts robot task success from 20 to 90 per cent

Dyna Robotics has introduced DYNA-2, a robot foundation model trained on more than 1 million hours of human egocentric video instead of robot action data

13 Aug 2026 9:28 am
Crab grows too large to escape plastic bottle after entering as juvenile

Researchers in Okinawa, Japan, found a live crab trapped inside a plastic bottle drifting about 500 metres off Sesoko Island. The crab had likely entered the bottle as a juvenile but grew too large to escape, surviving for around two months on young fish and algae

13 Aug 2026 9:25 am
Dronabinol eases PTSD nightmares for more than half of participants in study

Researchers at Charit Universittsmedizin Berlin have examined whether Dronabinol, a prescription medicine containing THC, can help people with PTSD experiencing recurring nightmares. More than half of participants responded to the treatment, while over a third reported that their nightmares disappeared completely

13 Aug 2026 9:23 am
Beijing floods as Chinas strongest typhoon this year triggers heavy rain

Chinas strongest typhoon of the year battered Beijing with intense rain, flooding major roads and leaving vehicles stranded as the storm swept across large parts of the country. The capital issued its second-highest rainstorm warning

13 Aug 2026 9:19 am
US revokes 600-plus visas as Trump administration targets birth tourism

The United States has revoked more than 600 visas from foreign nationals as part of a new campaign targeting birth tourism, the State Department said. A newly established task force is reviewing visa holders travel histories and working to identify people who allegedly travelled to the US to give birth or facilitated such trips

13 Aug 2026 9:13 am
Trump claims US has total control of Strait of Hormuz, says we will keep it

US President Donald Trump said Washington has total control over the Strait of Hormuz and indicated that the US intends to retain its hold over the strategic waterway

13 Aug 2026 9:07 am
Enjoy delicious keema pav in Mumbai at these restaurants

There is nothing quite like the rains hitting the streets while you tuck into a plate of spicy, robust keema pav. This working class staple has evolved into the citys obsession. And, here are our favourite spots this season

13 Aug 2026 9:05 am
Five Baloch youths allegedly killed in fake encounter in Panjgur

Baloch human rights organisations have alleged that Pakistani forces killed five young men in a fake encounter in Panjgurs Cheedagi region on August 10

13 Aug 2026 9:02 am
Karoline Leavitt to leave White House press secretary post to focus on family

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her role at the end of August to spend more time with her young children and family, US President Donald Trump announced. Leavitt will continue to advise Trump as an outside adviser and remain active in the Republican Party ahead of the midterm elections

13 Aug 2026 8:56 am
Prajwal Revanna moved out of VIP cell after mobile phone recovery

Former MP Prajwal Revanna, serving a life sentence in a rape case, was shifted from the VIP section to a normal cell at Bengaluru Central Prison after a mobile phone was reportedly recovered from his barrack

13 Aug 2026 8:51 am
West Bengal announces Rs 10 crore assistance for flood-hit Assam

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari described the flood situation in neighbouring Assam as terrifying and announced Rs 10 crore in financial assistance for the flood-hit state. Addressing the Assembly on Wednesday

13 Aug 2026 8:48 am
Mid-Day Opinion:Make Bandra East skywalk walkable again

This papers spot check did find hawkers on the skywalk and people sleeping or camping along it with their belongings

13 Aug 2026 8:43 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Kanga Leagues inevitable times

Why the 79th edition of Mumbais popular monsoon cricket league, beginning on August 15, will not be as star-studded as the 1986 edition 40 years ago

13 Aug 2026 8:41 am
Cops bust Nashik Kumbh Mela fake work order scam, two held in Rs 305-cr fraud

According to police, the suspects allegedly cheated a complainant of Rs 2.17 crore after promising to help him secure a housekeeping contract linked to the Kumbh Mela

12 Aug 2026 10:42 pm
Dharashiv gets Rs 23 cr plan approval for dog shelters, animal cremation centres

Dog shelters will be established across all 10 urban local bodies in Dharashiv district. These include the eight nagar parishads of Dharashiv, Tuljapur, Naldurg, Omerga, Murum, Kalamb, Bhum and Paranda, and the two nagar panchayats of Washi and Lohara Budruk

12 Aug 2026 9:47 pm
Pakistani national held in Bengal for allegedly spying on Army, Navy, Railways

Insiders from the state police said that during the marathon interrogation by the sleuths of the Special Task Force (STF) of the state police, he had admitted that he entered India through the India-Nepal border in 2012 and has since been staying in different pockets of the state, shifting bases from time to time

12 Aug 2026 7:57 pm
Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill passed amid Opposition protests

Jagdambika Pal, who was in the Chair, began the proceedings by advising the Opposition to maintain decorum of the House; however, the din did not fade. Subsequently, the House was adjourned for the day

12 Aug 2026 7:54 pm
SpiceJet passengers face heat inside Delhi-Pune flight after AC issue

An airline spokesperson in a statement on Wednesday said the flight SG 105, scheduled to operate from Delhi to Pune, encountered a last-minute technical issue on Tuesday and an alternate aircraft was arranged to operate the flight

12 Aug 2026 7:53 pm