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The violence erupted at Mingmang Basti amid tensions over alleged land encroachment by individuals from Arunachal Pradesh on land belonging to Assam
Shivraj Mahadeo Javane, who was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis in 2021, had developed a severe forward curvature of the spine that made it difficult for him to stand upright, walk, sleep, bend or look straight ahead
Emergency teams rushed to help victims and search for survivors in the rubble after geologists recorded the quake at a magnitude of 7.4 with an epicenter 100 km (60 miles) deep in the west of the country
Officials were trying to establish the source of the alleged MD supply and trace other people who may be connected to the distribution network, police said
The organ was retrieved from the donor hospital at Bharati Hospital in Pune and was being transported to Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai, where the recipient's medical team was waiting
The enforcement action, carried out between August 6 and 9, targeted establishments involved in the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of food products. Dairy items, edible oil, packaged drinking water, bakery products, jaggery, paneer, gutkha, pan masala and cheese analogue were among the products covered
A bench of Acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad also directed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to file its affidavit in response to Amazons plea challenging the suspension of its warehouse licence by August 27
Both victims sustained injuries to their hands. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the accused as he remains at large, police said
NCP (SP) spokesperson Mahesh Tapase said party MP and working president Supriya Sule led a delegation that met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi to discuss issues concerning Maharashtra
Police said the couple had married for love and had a four-year-old child. The deceased worked at a pathology laboratory, while the accused was unemployed and was allegedly addicted to alcohol and drugs
Bharat was brought to the Gorewada Project on May 23 following a recommendation from the veterinary committee at Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali and orders from the Chief Wildlife Warden and Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Maharashtra
Bal Malkit Singh, Advisor and Former President of the All India Motor Transport Congress, said the incident should not be dismissed as a mere law-and-order issue but read as an early warning of mounting frustration among truck drivers and transport operators
According to eyewitnesses and Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) health officials, the dog repeatedly attacked people from behind as they walked along roads and narrow lanes
During the talks, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq shared details about the current status of Oman's talks with Iran. Takaichi expressed Japan's readiness to work with Oman towards peace and stability in the region, including the Strait of Hormuz
According to the crime branch officials, the accused would cut open genuine pouches of brands, remove some of the milk and replace it with unhygienic water
The accused allegedly posed as senior law enforcement officials and threatened the victim with arrest in a fake money laundering case. They used forged documents and official-looking seals to make the fraud appear genuine, police said
The disease was detected after samples collected from the unit were tested at the National Institute for High Security Animal Diseases laboratory in Bhopal
The semi-arid region, comprising Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Nanded, Parbhani, Latur, Hingoli and Dharashiv districts, has 76 medium and 778 small irrigation projects built on various rivers
A team led by Police Inspector Balasaheb Kanwade, comprising Police Sub-Inspector Sunil Randive, Police Havaldar Vishal Sonawane, and Police Constable Suraj Dhaygude, verified the tip and executed a carefully planned operation
A case has been registered at Sakinaka Police Station under relevant Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the accused has been handed over to the Crime Branch for further questioning
Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Senior Scientist at IMD Himachal Pradesh, said light to moderate rainfall was recorded at several places over the past 24 hours. Dharamshala received the highest rainfall at 61 mm, followed by Arki in Solan at 25 mm, while Shimla city recorded around 40 mm
They have been allies in the past and have formed a government together at least three times. However, given the current political landscape and circumstances, it does not seem likely that such a thing will happen right now, the BJP MP said
The incident took place at around 9 am near Sarangpur town, when the driver attempted to cross the Padana bypass culvert despite the water flowing strongly through the drain
The drive targets the use of unauthorised additional flash lights, LED bars, fancy lights and high-intensity headlights, which can temporarily affect the vision of oncoming motorists and potentially lead to serious accidents
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the response from Shiv Sena workers had been overwhelming and around 9,000 people had registered for last year's blood donation camp, while the number rose to around 16,000 this year
Dongri Police arrested a 40-year-old man in Mumbai in connection with a scooter theft case and recovered two stolen two-wheelers, an iron sickle and Rs 1,460 in cash. The accused, a resident of Ahmedabad, was arrested following a CCTV-led investigation
The new directive, issued by the Urban Development Department, makes compliance with these environmental measures a key condition for granting new water, drainage, and other utility connections to older structures across municipal corporations, municipalities, and nagar panchayats in the state
The court also asked the Manipur and Assam governments to consider setting up two special trial courts to hear CBI and NIA cases arising from the violence. The bench was hearing the issue of rehabilitation of the people who lost their dwelling houses and sources of livelihood during the violence
The Opposition has been persistently demanding a statement from the Home Minister on police action against students protesting in the city last month. Shah has not been seen in the House, although he has been regularly coming to the Parliament House complex
A four-storey building in Bhiwandi that collapsed on July 30, killing 10 people, was allegedly misclassified as a structure requiring repairs without eviction. BNCMC has ordered a re-audit of buildings and action against officials found negligent
The House was later adjourned till 2 pm as Opposition MPs continued protests demanding a response from the government over the police action during the students' protest at Jantar Mantar and the alleged theft of Ram temple donations
The Supreme Court adjourned by two weeks the Shiv Sena (UBT) plea challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker's approval of the merger of six MPs with the Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Kapil Sibal sought interim relief, arguing that the Speaker does not have plenary powers
Supriya Sule has been opposing the FCRA Bill in its present form. On Saturday, she had said that foreign funding should not always be viewed with suspicion and urged the Centre to either withdraw the proposed legislation or refer it to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)
The Centre introduced the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha, proposing to restrict states from imposing taxes, cess or other levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands
The Manipur Police Department and Youth Affairs and Sports Department organised an 81-km Har Ghar Tiranga bike rally from Imphal to Chandel ahead of Independence Day. The rally carried the Tricolour through several historic and culturally significant locations
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal called the denial of anticipatory bail to two former TISS students a shame and questioned the government, police and judiciary. The students face cases over an unauthorised gathering and slogans seeking the release of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam
This meeting marks the first time Shah has held face-to-face bilateral talks with an individual foreign diplomat since taking office nearly four months ago. Shah had previously maintained a firm stance against single-delegate meetings with ambassadors, preferring group interactions instead
While a few opposition parties have shown signs of mellowing their stand on the women's quota and delimitation bills after the government's outreach, the Congress and most of its allies have vowed to oppose any move to bring in these and the FCRA Amendment Bill
A peacock rescued from the Vipassana Pagoda area in Uttan, Gorai, was released into the wild on Sunday after a medical examination confirmed it was fit. Forest Department officials and SARRP India NGO members assisted in the rescue and release
Three tribal girls aged 8, 12 and 14 died after a venomous snake bit them while they were sleeping at a residential school hostel in Gadchiroli. Three other girls are undergoing treatment as authorities investigate possible safety lapses
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shahs resignation over alleged police action against students protesting the NEET-UG paper leak on July 20
CISF foiled an alleged gold-smuggling bid at Mumbai airport and seized 1,311 grams of suspected smuggled gold worth Rs 1.61 crore. A loader and a female transit passenger were handed over to Customs for further investigation and legal action
Mumbai suburban train services faced disruptions during Monday mornings rush hour after technical failures were reported at Vasai Road, Dadar and Goregaon. Railway staff were deployed to rectify the issues and restore normal services
Police have booked the owners of 28 vehicles for allegedly breaking through the Nawabganj toll plaza barrier and passing without paying the fee while following police vehicles transporting Atiq Ahmed's son Umar to Prayagraj
The protesters said they would hold a peaceful demonstration and carry the national flag as a symbol of their commitment to a non-violent movement. The students are demanding justice and action against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted in the state
Kerala Police have arrested right-wing political commentator T G Mohandas over remarks he allegedly made in a YouTube video about a student protest in Delhi over the NEET paper leak
Mumbai is likely to see light to moderate rain on Monday, August 10, with cloudy skies forecast by the IMD. Furthermore, the maximum temperature is expected to remain around 32 degrees Celsius
Mumbais seven drinking water lakes held 12,86,403 million litres, or 88.88 per cent of live storage capacity, as of August 10. Vihar remained 100 per cent full, while Modak Sagar and Tulsi were nearly at full capacity
The Trump administration is considering eliminating the existing 60-day grace period that allows laid-off H-1B and other foreign professionals to find new jobs or change immigration status while remaining legally in the US
It may be time for the government to come up with official rules and regulations on how citizens can voice their complaints

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