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Maharashtra Moshi plant tragedy: PCMC announces Rs 10 lakh aid for victims' kin

During its general body meeting, the civic body announced that the family of each deceased victim will receive Rs 10 lakh as financial assistance from PCMC, while each injured person will be provided Rs 1 lakh as immediate relief

15 Jul 2026 10:28 pm
Pune Tourism Department seeks your inputs to promote hidden tourist destinations

The Pune Tourism Department has invited citizens, tourism enthusiasts, researchers, and organisations to share information about hidden and lesser-known tourist destinations across the district. The initiative aims to document, promote, and showcase Punes tourism potential

15 Jul 2026 7:20 pm
Hyderabad: Man arrested under POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting minor

A man in his mid-20s was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl, police said on Wednesday. Based on a complaint filed by the girl's family members, a case was registered against the accused under relevant sections of the POCSO Act

15 Jul 2026 6:56 pm
Husband, brother-in-law booked for alleged dowry death of woman in UP

The woman's family alleged that she was strangled to death on July 7 after facing nearly a year of harassment over dowry. The police said a case has been registered and efforts are underway to arrest the accused. Further investigation is in progress

15 Jul 2026 6:38 pm
Cabinet approves Rs 14,447 crore Ganga elevated corridor for Varanasi

The project includes a six-lane elevated carriageway, an iconic cable-stayed bridge, an extradosed foot-over-bridge-cum-major bridge, loops, ramps, link roads and service roads. It will be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM)

15 Jul 2026 5:45 pm
PCMC suspends two senior officials over Moshi garbage depot tragedy

Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has suspended two senior officials and ordered departmental inquiries over alleged negligence in the Moshi garbage depot tragedy that claimed nine contract workers' lives. The inquiry report has been sought within 15 days

15 Jul 2026 5:21 pm
Noida fire: Two killed in Mamura building blaze, landlord arrested

Two people died after a fire broke out in a multi-storey residential building in Noida's Mamura village on Wednesday. Around 50 tenants were rescued safely. Police arrested the landlord, while investigators suspect an electric two-wheeler being charged may have sparked the blaze

15 Jul 2026 4:49 pm
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike: CJP calls for one-day mass fast on Thursday

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has announced a one-day mass hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on Thursday in solidarity with activist Sonam Wangchuk and students, as the Ladakh-based activist completed the 18th day of his indefinite fast

15 Jul 2026 4:48 pm
Congo reports 2,011 Ebola cases and 754 deaths as outbreak accelerates

Data from Congo's Ministry of Health showed that 753 patients are currently in isolation or receiving treatment at hospitals, while 366 people have recovered from the disease

15 Jul 2026 4:42 pm
Lucknow BTech graduate preparing for competitive exams found dead in rented room

A 27-year-old BTech graduate preparing for competitive examinations was found dead in his rented accommodation in Lucknow's Chinhat area. Police suspect suicide and have launched an investigation. The body has been sent for post-mortem, while forensic evidence has been collected

15 Jul 2026 4:29 pm
CM Sarma says skilled youth are the key to Viksit Assam and Viksit Bharat

On World Youth Skills Day, we celebrate Assam's young minds who are turning ambition into achievement and powering the state's growth story, CM Sarma said

15 Jul 2026 2:59 pm
Delhi HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt's reply on PIL over Sonam Wangchuk's health

A Division Bench of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tejas Karia issued notices to the respondents after hearing preliminary submissions and listed the matter for further hearing on Thursday

15 Jul 2026 2:27 pm
Iran reports over 260 injured after latest overnight US airstrikes

More than 260 people were injured in the latest overnight US airstrikes on Iran, according to the country's Health Ministry. The strikes marked one of the deadliest recent escalations in tensions between the two nations amid the ongoing confrontation over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

15 Jul 2026 1:40 pm
Shashi Tharoor appeals to Sonam Wangchuk to end indefinite fast

In an open letter addressed to the protesters, Tharoor said Parliament's Monsoon Session, beginning next week, would provide an opportunity to raise the concerns of students in the country's highest legislative forum

15 Jul 2026 1:19 pm
Mob attacks Assam Rifles camp in Manipur, vehicles torched , hurled stones

A mob attacked an Assam Rifles camp in Manipur's Senapati district, pelting stones and setting security vehicles on fire hours after a search operation near a designated NSCN (IM) camp. Security forces used tear gas and blank rounds to disperse the crowd, while officials said the situation is now under control.

15 Jul 2026 11:50 am
Jaishankar meets EU Council chief to discuss trade cooperation

Jaishankar is on a two-day visit to Belgium from July 14-15 to participate in the 3rd India-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting and interact with his EU and Belgian counterparts in Brussels

15 Jul 2026 11:41 am
PIL in Delhi HC seeks medical aid, force-feeding for Sonam Wangchuk

The petitioner has urged the court to direct the Union Government and the Delhi Government to ensure immediate medical treatment for Wangchuk, initiate dialogue over the issues raised during his protest and take all necessary steps to safeguard his life

15 Jul 2026 11:16 am
Chidambaram urges NCP (SP), DMK not to back 131st Constitution Amendment bill

Chidambaram also said any support to the new version of the failed Bill will be a betrayal of the NCP (SP) and DMK''s own conscience that guided them earlier

15 Jul 2026 10:55 am
India tells UN Security Council reform is essential to restore global confidence

India said the Security Council had failed to intervene meaningfully in several major conflicts around the world, resulting in prolonged human suffering and diminishing trust in the United Nations

15 Jul 2026 10:52 am
Donald Trump threatens strikes on Iran's power plants and bridges

Donald Trump said US military operations would intensify over the coming days and suggested that key infrastructure could be targeted if diplomatic efforts fail

15 Jul 2026 10:03 am
HRFP chief urges UN to protect Pakistan's religious minorities

Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) President Naveed Walter addressed the UN High-level Political Forum in New York, urging greater protection for Pakistan's religious minorities and other marginalised communities. He called for human rights to be placed at the centre of sustainable development and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

15 Jul 2026 9:34 am
Operation Lightning: Iran claims drone assault on Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan

The Iranian Army also claimed that the latest operation was part of an ongoing military campaign against US bases in the region.

15 Jul 2026 9:28 am
Karnataka clears three IPS officers in Chinnaswamy stampede case

The Karnataka government has exonerated three senior IPS officers in the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede case that claimed 11 lives during RCB's IPL victory celebrations in June 2025. The government closed departmental proceedings after finding no grounds to continue the disciplinary action, though one officer was issued a warning.

15 Jul 2026 9:19 am
Fake ethanol-related claims about Nitin Gadkari trigger FIR in Nagpur

The complaint was filed by BJP Nagpur City Social Media Cell Convener Shishir Arun Tripathi

15 Jul 2026 9:12 am
India-EU ties strengthen as Piyush Goyal discusses trade

In another meeting, Goyal held talks with the European Commissioner for Climate, Net-Zero and Clean Growth, Wopke Hoekstra, focusing on enhancing cooperation in climate action, renewable energy and green technologies

15 Jul 2026 9:02 am
SC permits Friday namaz near Bhojshala, asks ASI to maintain status quo

The Supreme Court has directed that Muslims be provided a separate open space adjacent to the disputed Bhojshala site in Madhya Pradesh for Friday namaz between 1 pm and 3 pm. The court also barred the ASI from making structural changes without its approval and said it would hear the sensitive matter on a day-to-day basis.

15 Jul 2026 9:01 am
Cuba plunged into 3rd nationwide blackout in 2 weeks as fuel runs low

The blackout on Tuesday was the third such incident in two weeks as a US oil embargo stresses the island's grid

15 Jul 2026 8:59 am
18-year-old gored in thigh during final San Fermin bull run in Pamplona

A further eight runners, including an 86-year-old British man, needed medical treatment for minor injuries

15 Jul 2026 8:55 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Governments must go green in the truest sense

When it comes to number crunching, we learn that more than 25,000 volunteers were part of planting 35 different indigenous species, aimed at enhancing urban greenery

15 Jul 2026 8:50 am
US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran's attacks on ships in Hormuz

The strait once saw a fifth of all oil and natural gas traded pass through it in peacetime

15 Jul 2026 8:50 am
UK to amend law in bid to deport grooming gang mastermind to Pakistan

The convicted rapist was the leader of a group of nine men who groomed and sexually abused teenage girls

15 Jul 2026 8:50 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Why you mustnt skip Olivias Invite!

Whats it about a four-actor, one-apartment chamber drama that it seems an early entrant to the year-end US awards season, already?

15 Jul 2026 8:48 am
US-Iran war: US targets missile and drone sites as tensions escalate in Hormuz

Iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain, Jordan, and three tankers that travelled through the strait

15 Jul 2026 8:39 am
Lebanon-Israel talks resume as Gaza strike kills nine Palestinians

Discussions are moving forward despite strong objections from the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, which believes only Iranian pressure on Washington can secure an end to the war and Israeli withdrawal

15 Jul 2026 8:34 am
Donald Trump says, 'Strait of Hormuz now open'; declares blockade on Iran ships

US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz has reopened for global shipping under US military protection while announcing a full blockade on vessels sailing to Iranian ports or carrying Iranian cargo. He also proposed replacing a reimbursement fee with new Gulf trade and investment deals

14 Jul 2026 10:00 pm
Nashik bus accident: One dead, six injured after luxury bus overturn

One person was killed and six others were seriously injured after a private luxury bus carrying around 30 passengers overturned in Maharashtra's Nashik district. The accident occurred in Yeola taluka while the bus was travelling from Pune to Jalgaon. Police have launched an investigation

14 Jul 2026 9:41 pm
Nashik Police bust interstate gang, arrest four for Rs 70-lakh robbery

Nashik Police arrested four people, including a woman, for allegedly robbing a man of Rs 70 lakh by posing as police officers in the Panchavati area. During the operation, police seized Rs 82 lakh worth of cash, fake government IDs, a beacon-fitted car and suspected firearms

14 Jul 2026 8:26 pm
Nine held after woman tourist allegedly molested at Bhavali Dam in Igatpuri

Nine people have been arrested after a 44-year-old woman tourist was allegedly molested and her family assaulted near Bhavali Dam in Nashik's Igatpuri. Police have registered offences of molestation, attempt to murder and dacoity, while more suspects have been identified through video footage

14 Jul 2026 8:20 pm
Maharashtra ATS questions 66 people in Pune over suspected links with Bhatti

According to the ATS, the operation began at 7 am and was carried out with the assistance of Pune City Police, Pune Rural Police and Pimpri Chinchwad Police

14 Jul 2026 8:17 pm
FIFA World Cup: Karnataka allows Bengaluru restaurants to open till 3:30 am

The relaxation will apply on July 14, July 15 and July 19, when key FIFA World Cup fixtures are scheduled to be played late at night in India because of the time difference with the host country

14 Jul 2026 7:36 pm
Low rainfall pushes up water tanker demand across Marathwada

Marathwada, which comprises the districts of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Nanded, Hingoli, Dharashiv, Latur and Parbhani, has received 163.7 mm of rainfall against the seasonal average of 218.1 mm up to July 14

14 Jul 2026 6:48 pm
WHO warns DRC Ebola outbreak is far bigger than official count

According to the DR Congo's latest official figures, the haemorrhagic fever has infected more than 1,960 people and killed over 700 since it was detected two months ago

14 Jul 2026 6:09 pm
Bengaluru eateries get extended timings for FIFA World Cup match screenings

The Karnataka government has allowed hotels and restaurants in Bengaluru to serve food until 3:30 am on July 14, 15 and 19 to facilitate late-night FIFA World Cup match screenings. The move, announced by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, follows a request from the NRAI

14 Jul 2026 5:58 pm
SC says Samay Raina took it 'for a ride' in disability case

The Supreme Court Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana made the observations while hearing a petition related to remarks allegedly made about persons with disabilities and rare genetic disorders

14 Jul 2026 5:42 pm
Akhilesh Yadav alleges BJP misuses religion and donations to fuel corruption

In a post on X, Yadav attacked the BJP on the Ram temple donation-theft issue, saying people should understand the criminology of the saffron party rather than what he termed the chronology of offerings, donations and contributions

14 Jul 2026 5:39 pm
Kerala: PNG gas leak in Thiruvananthapuram after road work damages pipeline

An officer from Chackai fire station said that information of the gas leak was received around 12.50 pm and a team was immediately dispatched to the area

14 Jul 2026 4:56 pm
Congress to finalise Monsoon Session strategy at Sonia Gandhi's July 16 meeting

The meeting, scheduled for 11 am, will focus on the issues the Congress plans to raise during the session and its broader parliamentary approach

14 Jul 2026 4:10 pm
Election Commission extends SIR timeline for Andhra Pradesh, Haryana

The draft rolls in the two states were earlier scheduled to be published on July 21. Now, they will be published on July 31

14 Jul 2026 4:06 pm
India summons Iranian envoy, lodges strong protest over Strait of Hormuz attacks

The Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi was summoned by the MEA, which lodged a strong protest over the attacks. The MEA said India was deeply concerned as the two vessels involved were carrying 30 Indian seafarers, one of whom was killed while several others were injured

14 Jul 2026 4:03 pm
Nine detained after tourists assaulted, robbed near Nashik's Bhavali waterfall

Nine people have been detained in connection with the alleged assault, molestation and robbery of a tourist family at Bhavali Dam waterfall in Nashik's Igatpuri taluka. Police have registered a case under multiple provisions of the BNS, including dacoity and attempt to murder

14 Jul 2026 3:51 pm