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The weather office has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies with thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall in Mumbai over the next few days. Thane and Palghar are also expected to witness thunderstorms, heavy showers, and gusty winds
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation after a trainee pilot was injured by the running propeller of a training aircraft at Kanpur's Chakeri Airport during a night instructional flying session
According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Nagpur, the southwest monsoon remains active and normal over Vidarbha, bringing fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall across the region. The IMD said favourable conditions continue for the monsoon to advance further into parts of the North Arabian Sea
Police on Sunday recreated the alleged murder of Ketan Agarwal at Lohagad Fort near Pune with accused Siya Goyal as investigators reconstructed the sequence of events. According to police, Goyal allegedly disclosed details of the conspiracy during the reenactment
Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra said the festival has grown rapidly over the years and has become an annual attraction. The Ambassador said visitors had gathered not only for mangoes but also to experience Indian cuisine
Speaking at a high-level roundtable in Washington this week, hosted by the US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum, Indias Ambassador to the US, Vinay Kwatra, said the two countries have complementary strengths in emerging technologies
In a Truth Social post, Trump said US aircraft had struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations as well as coastal radar sites. United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the Cease Fire Agreement, AGAIN! It is very possible that they will never learn
According to the MEA, many of the affected pilgrims had opted for tours organised by private travel operators
The much-anticipated broadcast, which has become a significant platform for the Prime Minister to share his thoughts on key national issues, policy initiatives, and inspirational stories, will once again reach millions of listeners across the country and abroad
The US and Iran have agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days after talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, held in Switzerland last week.
Theyre not for milk, theyre not for meat. They were just used as decorations around the palaces, said museum curator Bigira Junior
The US struck Iran on Saturday in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship at the Strait of Hormuz; Iran says, Hormuz is governed by Iran so, respect the rules
SIT has been able to recover Rs 80 lakh from six accused
Steve Braithwaite, a self-proclaimed banana car nomad, gets pulled over by the authorities in Montana, US, because of a hilarious but illegal licence plate that said only SPLIT
The British-era Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act exposes the communitys women in India and overseas to gross injustice, even after divorce
Men, women and children walked through the township carrying candles and placards reading Justice for Ketan. Participants also raised slogans demanding a fair, transparent and speedy investigation while calling for stringent legal action against those accused in the case
Siya Goyals maternal uncle and aunt, who helped arrange Siya and Ketans marriage alliance, appeared before police as part of the probe and expressed disbelief over the allegations against her
Health authorities have recorded more than 98,000 suspected cases and over 11,500 laboratory-confirmed infections. Experts have linked the surge to gaps in vaccination coverage and weak infection prevention measures
During preliminary questioning, the youth claimed that he had crossed the LoC accidentally. Security agencies are verifying his statement and investigating the circumstances of the crossing
Launching the service in Gujarat, Shah said the idea emerged after years of complaints from drivers and commuters about the functioning of app-based taxi aggregators
The extreme heat has led to deaths, train evacuations, nuclear plant shutdowns, event cancellations and growing concerns over wildfires and public health
The World Health Organization said contact tracing and recoveries have improved but warned that conflict, insecurity and public mistrust continue to hamper response efforts. Health officials also cited shortages of medicines, treatment facilities and funding
Trump said the tariffs would take effect immediately and override existing trade agreements. Trump argued that such taxes unfairly discriminate against US technology firms
A 35-year-old man allegedly killed his wife and two young sons before dying by suicide in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district, police said. Investigators are probing multiple angles, including domestic disputes and financial stress, while awaiting forensic and post-mortem report
In an exclusive interview with IANS at the White House, Rubio said he also plans to visit India before the end of this year to help prepare for the proposed presidential visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Seychelles to attend the country's National Day celebrations and hold bilateral talks
A four-month-old orphaned elephant calf has been reunited with its herd in Kenyas Samburu National Reserve
European countries remain on high alert as an intense heatwave drives temperatures higher across the continent
A standoff between Nihangs and authorities at the Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand border ended after negotiations, with the group returning to Paonta Sahib
Delhi Police arrested 255 alleged drug offenders and registered 212 narcotics cases during a 48-hour citywide crackdown
Kerala Revenue Minister AP Anil Kumar said the state government will take a final decision on the proposed tax cut for low-alcohol beverages only after discussions within the ruling UDF. The proposal, announced in the 2026 budget, has triggered political debate
US President Donald Trump thanked India after Hyderabad ceremonially named a road adjoining the US Consulate as Donald Trump Avenue during the Freedom 250 celebrations. The event highlighted growing India-US strategic and economic ties
Kejriwal, who visited Ayodhya amid the donation row, was responding to remarks of Yogi Adityanath in which took veiled dig at Kejriwal over AAP government's rule in Delhi and said it was marked by corruption
A US Congressional hearing on China's influence operations turned contentious after Congressman Ro Khanna accused a witness of promoting discriminatory views toward Chinese Americans. The debate centred on birthright citizenship, national security and balancing counter-espionage efforts with civil rights
The US launched airstrikes on Iranian missile, drone and radar sites after Tehran allegedly attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington said the strike violated the recent ceasefire, raising fresh concerns over the fragile US-Iran truce
Odisha Vigilance arrested a livestock inspector in Nabarangpur for allegedly accepting an Rs 80,000 bribe from a Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana beneficiary. Officials also recovered Rs 8.24 lakh in cash during searches at the accused's residence as the investigation continues
Rescue teams worked through the night after powerful 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes devastated Caracas and surrounding areas. Authorities confirmed 589 deaths and nearly 3,000 injuries, while tens of thousands remain unaccounted for as international rescue efforts continue
The National Investigation Agency has filed a charge sheet against 11 people before a special court in Guwahati over an alleged terror conspiracy involving an offshoot of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh. The case relates to the alleged spread of extremist ideology in West Bengal and northeastern states
King Charles III will continue living at Clarence House even after the 369 million pounds refurbishment of Buckingham Palace is completed next year, ending the palace's role as the monarch's primary residence. Royal officials also disclosed the King's 2024-25 tax payment for the first time
Russia claimed its air defences intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones targeting 12 regions, Crimea, the Black Sea and the Azov Sea in one of the biggest overnight attacks since the war began. Authorities in Crimea declared a state of emergency and suspended tourism and summer camps
Before another tragedy occurs on Mumbais busy suburban network, the authorities must ensure security measures are implemented daily, while every passenger must travel with their eyes wide open
With a severe crunch and vehicles being bought at a fever pitch, it is car, car everywhere and not a place to park for Mumbaikars.
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has more than doubled to 589, while the United Nations says over 50,000 people remain missing and warns the number of fatalities could rise significantly
A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's 528-metre-tall CITIC Tower, the tallest building in the Chinese capital, triggering a major emergency response. Police and ambulances rushed to the scene as the skyscraper was evacuated and cordoned off
Nikam had earlier served as the government prosecutor in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and the 1993 Bombay serial bomb blasts cases. The announcement came after Agarwals father met Fadnavis and sought justice for his son
The action follows directions issued in May by Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Abhijit Chaudhari and Additional Commissioner K. Manjulakshmi, who ordered a comprehensive survey of hoardings along the Palkhi route within PMRDA limits
The ongoing probe into Ketan Agarwal's alleged murder has revealed that it was Chetan Chaudhary who instigated Siya Goyal to eliminate him at Lohagad Fort, a police official said on Friday. He added that Goyal's brother was also questioned in connection with the case
The accident occurred in the Barlaung Budhbazar area under the Rajrappa Police Station limits around midnight when the truck struck the van, a senior officer said
The arrests followed the registration of an FIR based on a complaint filed by Shri Krishna Mohan, a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, alleging irregularities in the handling of donations and offerings at the temple

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