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Receptionist assault case: Man accused for beating woman faces new charges

Gokul Jha, initially arrested for assaulting a hospital receptionist, has been re-arrested for an older case from May 2025 where he is accused of attacking a building security guard, an incident discovered during ongoing investigations, with an additional new case filed against him for unruly conduct during his court appearance

25 Jul 2025 11:17 pm
French, UK leaders press Israel over Gaza aid as Macron backs Palestinian state

The joint statement, issued after a calll between Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, called for an an immediate ceasefire and said that withholding essential humanitarian assistance to the civilian population is unacceptable, though it broke no new diplomatic ground

25 Jul 2025 11:13 pm
Congress leaders push for nationwide caste census, reservation cap removal

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge spoke in Delhi, demanding a nationwide caste census and removing the 50 percent reservation cap. He accused PM Modi of denying rights to backward communities and misleading the country, stating that OBC voices will only be heard when they are in power

25 Jul 2025 10:39 pm
Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations begin in Shimla, J-K LG Sinha pays homage

Powerful video clips on Kargil Vijay Diwas and Operation Sindoor were shown, helping people understand the hardships, bravery, and success of Indian soldiers during the war

25 Jul 2025 10:22 pm
Mumbai train upgrades in full swing with Rs 52,724 cr under MUTP: Vaishnaw

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that significant progress is also being made on adding lines between Churchgate and Virar, and between CSMT and Panvel, aiming to ease congestion and improve travel times

25 Jul 2025 9:26 pm
Over 10,500 Indians jailed abroad, 43 are on death row: MEA in Lok Sabha

In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh revealed that the United Arab Emirates holds the highest number of Indian prisoners -- 2,773. This is followed by Saudi Arabia (2,379) and Nepal (1,357)

25 Jul 2025 9:00 pm
Air India flight to Mumbai from Jaipur returns minutes after take-off

Flight AI612, operating from Jaipur to Mumbai on 25 July, returned to Jaipur shortly after take-off due to a suspected technical issue. After conducting troubleshooting checks, it was confirmed to be a false indication, an Air India spokesperson said

25 Jul 2025 8:34 pm
SC upholds conviction in POCSO case, reduces sentence to life term

The Supreme Court has upheld a man`s conviction in a minor sexual assault case but modified his sentence to a life term, instead of imprisonment for the rest of his natural life. This was because the amended POCSO Act`s Section 6 couldn`t apply, as the offence happened in May 2019, before the amendment

25 Jul 2025 7:16 pm
Ex-union minister Gajapathi Raju to be sworn in as Goa guv tomorrow

The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 11.30 am, and several dignitaries, including Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, are expected to be present, a state government spokesperson said

25 Jul 2025 6:39 pm
PM Modi becomes 2nd longest serving Prime Minister of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the second-longest-serving PM in India in consecutive terms, surpassing Indira Gandhis record. Modi, the first post-independence born and non-Congress leader to achieve this, has served for 11 years and 60 days, with landmark decisions and governance reforms marking his tenure.

25 Jul 2025 6:37 pm
India has to triple its satellites in orbit in the next three years: ISRO chief

Narayanan further informed that the Centre has given its approval for setting up a third launch pad at Sriharikota with a budget of about Rs 4,000 crore. According to him, the ISRO expects the Gaganyaan mission to launch Indian astronauts into space only in the first quarter of 2027

25 Jul 2025 5:48 pm
Chhava Sanghatna demands the ouster of Maharashtra Minister Manikrao Kokate

Amid backlash over Minister Manikrao Kokate allegedly playing rummy during the Maharashtra Assembly session, Chhava Sanghatna activists met NCP chief Ajit Pawar demanding his removal. The meeting followed an assault on the outfits members by NCP workers in Latur. Pawar condemned the incident and promised action by Tuesday.

25 Jul 2025 5:47 pm
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis meets FM Sitharaman, discuss major infra projects

In a post on X, CM Fadnavis wrote that during the meeting, the Finance Minister appreciated Maharashtras strong financial management and gave a positive nod for a multi-year funding plan. The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) has been directed to move ahead with approvals for three important externally aided projects.

25 Jul 2025 5:07 pm
Rules of origin under trade pact to boost India`s e-commerce exports to UK

The official also noted that the trade agreement includes authentication and verification procedures to prevent the circumvention of goods from third countries

25 Jul 2025 4:53 pm
India-UK pact a sign of shifting geopolitics, says Ashish Chauhan

The agreement was signed on Thursday by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds in the presence of Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the UK

25 Jul 2025 4:35 pm
Thane: 4-year-old boy, woman killed after being hit by truck in Bhiwandi

The woman, a resident of the Shantinagar area. She had come to the hospital for her brother`s treatment, she was crossing the road with her four-year-old relative when the accident took place , a police official said on Friday

25 Jul 2025 4:33 pm
Mumbai: Student falls unconsicous outside college in Kandivali, dies

Harshita Pal, a 20-year-old BSc IT student, collapsed outside Nirmala College in Kandivali East on Friday and was declared dead at a nearby hospital. Police said she had blood pressure issues and was feeling unwell for days.

25 Jul 2025 4:30 pm
J-K cop injured as rifle accidentally fires during cleaning

Head Constable Mehraj-ud-din sustained a gunshot injury in his leg, the police officials said. Mehraj was cleaning his service rifle at the residence of Ashraf in the Pantha Chowk area here when it went off accidentally. The head constable was taken to a hospital, police said

25 Jul 2025 4:29 pm
Taiwan reports surge in Chinese military activity near its borders

Sharing the details in a post on X, it said, 26 sorties of PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 24 out of 26 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan`s northern and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded

25 Jul 2025 4:26 pm
45-year-old woman, son held for burglaries in Thane

The crimes committed by the duo came to light after a probe was launched into a theft complaint filed on July 13. The complaint stated that gold and silver ornaments worth Rs 7.99 lakh were stolen from a house in the Naupada area of the city

25 Jul 2025 3:54 pm
Mumbai rains disrupt local train services; police advise caution

According to Central Railway (CR), local train services on the Central Line, part of the Mumbai suburban railway system, were delayed due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai

25 Jul 2025 3:41 pm
Maharashtra language row: SC rejects plea seeking action against Raj Thackeray

A bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and K.V. Vishwanathan refused to entertain the public interest litigation (PIL) filed directly before the top court under Article 32 of the Constitution

25 Jul 2025 3:20 pm
Mumbai: 8-foot Indian rat snake rescued from Mulund housing society

An 8-foot Indian Rat Snake caused panic after entering a housing society in Mulund West amid heavy rains. Wildlife rescuer Kunal Thakkar from RAWW safely rescued the non-venomous reptile, which was later examined and released into its natural habitat. Experts say monsoon often displaces such wildlife in suburban Mumbai.

25 Jul 2025 2:55 pm
Kerala: Police catch murder case convict, who escaped Kannur Central Jail

Soumya, a 23-year-old woman from Manjakkad near Shornur, was raped and murdered allegedly by Govindachamy while travelling on a passenger train from Ernakulam to Shornur on 1 February 2011. Govindachamy was convicted of the brutal killing of Soumya, who was attacked while travelling alone on a passenger train

25 Jul 2025 2:52 pm
Parliamentary Monsoon Session: Rajya Sabha adjourned on day 5

On the fifth day of the Monsoon Session, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned following protests by opposition leaders over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar. Multiple MPs moved Suspension of Business notices under Rule 267. Meanwhile, Lok Sabha moved forward with key bills, including the Merchant Shipping Bill.

25 Jul 2025 2:48 pm
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu welcomes PM Modi with warm hug in Male

PM Modi said that he is deeply touched by Muizzu`s gesture of coming to the airport to receive him and expressed confidence that the ties between the two nations will scale new heights of progress in the coming times

25 Jul 2025 2:37 pm
IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, warns of very heavy rainfall`

In its latest weather update, IMD has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places on Friday and Saturday

25 Jul 2025 2:32 pm
SC rejects plea to increase Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh was dealing with pleas seeking implementation of the provisions under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, which provided for delimitation of Assembly seats in the two successor states

25 Jul 2025 2:26 pm
Four students dead as roof of school building collapses in Rajasthan

Circle inspector at Manhorethana police station in Jhalawar, Nandkishore, said two of the critically injured students were referred to a specialised health centre

25 Jul 2025 1:51 pm
DRDO test-fires drone-launched missile in Andhra Pradesh

While detailed specifications of the ULPGM-V3 remain classified, its development is part of a clear technological trajectory in Indias guided missile programme

25 Jul 2025 1:24 pm
Typhoon Co-may lashes northern Philippines, 25 dead and 278,000 evacuated

The storm was Typhoon Co-may when it made landfall Thursday night in the town of Agno in Pangasinan province with maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometres per hour and gusts of up to 165 kph. It was weakening as it advanced northeastward and had sustained winds of 100 kph on Friday morning

25 Jul 2025 1:03 pm
Panvel: Court orders auction of ex-MLAs assets in Rs 512 crore bank fraud

The assets include a sprawling sports academy and a land parcel in Panvel, both of which were previously attached by investigative agencies. Patil, a three-time MLA from Panvel and once from Uran under the Peasants and Workers Party of India, is the prime accused in the case

25 Jul 2025 12:53 pm
PM Narendra Modi becomes second-longest serving Prime Minister in Indian history

Modi is the first Prime Minister born after Indias independence and holds the record as the longest-serving Prime Minister from a non-Hindi-speaking state

25 Jul 2025 12:52 pm
Rajya Sabha witnesses opposition push for debate on Bihar`s voter list revision

Notices have been submitted by Congress MPs demanding a detailed discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Bihar, raising concerns over the ongoing voter list revision.

25 Jul 2025 12:50 pm
Thane businessman accuses trio of duping him of Rs 1.5 crore over machinery

According to the complaint filed at the Shanti Nagar police station, the victim handed over the amount in January 2024. However, despite multiple follow-ups, the accused failed to supply the equipment or return the money

25 Jul 2025 12:03 pm
Iran and European diplomats to meet in Istanbul amid renewed nuclear tensions

Iranian and European diplomats from the E3 nations UK, France, and Germany will meet in Istanbul to break the deadlock over Irans nuclear program. With rising global tensions and the threat of renewed sanctions, the talks will address uranium enrichment, IAEA cooperation, and the future of the 2015 nuclear deal.

25 Jul 2025 11:59 am
Healthy baby born onboard Air India Express flight from Muscat to Mumbai

As the Thai national passenger went into labour mid-air, the crew quickly sprang into action, relying on their intensive training to create a calm and safe environment. The airline praised the team for their empathy, composure, and remarkable presence of mind during the emergency, which helped bring the new life into the world safely

25 Jul 2025 11:41 am
Lumpy Skin Disease spreads in Pune; 900+ cattle infected, 15 dead

As of July 22, a total of 906 cases have been reported in the district. Of these, 591 animals have recovered post-treatment, while 15 have succumbed to the disease. Around 300 cattle are currently under medical care, with case numbers continuing to rise

25 Jul 2025 11:22 am
Two booked as woman performs `aura farming` on Merc bonnet in Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai police have booked two 24-year-old men for letting a woman perform `aura farming` a viral stunt trend on the bonnet of a moving Mercedes-Benz in Kharghar. The act was caught on video and went viral. The accused lacked valid driving licences and now face serious charges under the BNS and Motor Vehicles Act.

25 Jul 2025 11:17 am
US cuts short its Gaza ceasefire talks and accuses Hamas of lacking `good faith`

It was unclear what `alternative options the U.S. was considering. The White House had no immediate comment. At a news briefing Thursday, State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott did not offer details on what the `alternative options` the U.S. is considering

25 Jul 2025 11:06 am
Thane ACB arrests civic official over taking Rs 40,000 bribe

ACB Thane arrested KDMC assistant engineer Ravindra Ahire for accepting a Rs 40,000 bribe to issue an NOC for underground drainage clearance related to a new petrol pump

25 Jul 2025 10:37 am
France will recognise the state of Palestine: Emmanuel Macron ahead of UNGA

The announcement follows Macron`s growing frustration with Israel`s conduct in Gaza, especially in recent months. While Macron initially expressed strong support for Israel after the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, he has since advocated for an end to the conflict and increased humanitarian aid

25 Jul 2025 10:36 am
Federal regulators approve Paramount`s USD 8 billion deal with Skydance

The stamp of approval from the Federal Communications Commission comes after months of turmoil revolving around President Donald Trump`s legal battle with `60 Minutes,` the crown jewel of Paramount-owned broadcast network CBS

25 Jul 2025 10:32 am
Mumbai weather updates: Heavy rain lash city; IMD issues orange alert

The IMD has issued an orange alert for the city, warning of intense rain at isolated locations. Residents are advised to stay cautious, especially in low-lying areas prone to waterlogging

25 Jul 2025 10:26 am
Pawar on 2006 train blasts: No one should be shielded due to political pressure

Pawar stated that the state has been instructed to thoroughly investigate the matter and, if necessary, impose the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA)

25 Jul 2025 10:14 am
Marathi is spoken first in Maharashtra, then Hindi: Ajit Pawar amid language row

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that there is nothing wrong with requesting someone to speak in Marathi within the State. However, he added that his government will not tolerate manhandling anyone in the name of language

25 Jul 2025 10:07 am
Devendra Fadnavis warns against violence amid Maharashtra language row

The controversy in the State began with a government resolution issued on April 16, mandating the introduction of Hindi as a third language from Classes 1 to 5. The move drew sharp criticism, with many accusing the state government of attempting to impose Hindi

25 Jul 2025 9:52 am
Water stock in Mumbais seven reservoirs climbs to 87.21 per cent

Of these, Tansa has 98.77 per cent water stock, Modak Sagar 100 per cent, Middle Vaitarna 92.68 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 77.08 per cent, Bhatsa 85.57 per cent, Vehar 61.34 per cent and Tulsi 63.81 per cent

25 Jul 2025 9:42 am
Navi Mumbai horror: Mumbai Traffic Police run over by crane in Navi Mumbai

According to police, the crane driver allegedly failed to notice the constable while taking a sharp right turn. The massive vehicle hit and ran over Patil, who sustained severe injuries. Eyewitnesses said the driver appeared unaware of the officer`s presence

25 Jul 2025 9:14 am
Mumbai: Nahur commuters suffer as platform work drags on for months

The western approach to Nahur station, which connects several large residential societies, an IT park, and an industrial belt, sees thousands of footfalls daily. However, the footpath on this side, especially toward the Bhandup end, has become dangerously narrow due to metal-sheet barricading

25 Jul 2025 9:07 am