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BMC conducts demolition drive in Rustomjee Crown building at Prabhadevi

The action was carried out on August 24 and 25, 2026 after the civic body found violations of the approved building plan and Floor Space Index (FSI) regulations, an official statement said

25 Aug 2026 10:28 pm
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project: 135-km elevated section takes shape

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared an update on the ongoing construction, highlighting the engineering work being carried out across the section

25 Aug 2026 10:25 pm
Pune tribal students hunger strike: One hospitalised as protest enters day 13

The health condition of one of the six students on hunger strike reportedly deteriorated during the agitation, following which he was shifted to a hospital for treatment. The remaining students continued their sit-in at the Adivasi Government Boys Hostel in Manjari

25 Aug 2026 10:24 pm
Panvel Police bust online loan fraud call centre, recover Rs 66.62 lakh gold

In the first case, police busted a call centre allegedly being operated from a rented flat at Nilgiri Apartment in Karanjade. According to police, the accused posed as representatives of finance companies and contacted unsuspecting people with promises of arranging loans

25 Aug 2026 10:10 pm
Dahi Handi: Andheri-Ghatkopar Link Road to be closed on Sept 5, check details

The traffic police said that a large Dahi Handi event is being organised at Tilak Wadi in Sainath Nagar at Ghatkopar-Andheri Link Road in Mumbai's Ghatkopar (West)

25 Aug 2026 10:05 pm
Eid-e-Milad 2026: Mumbai Police announce road closures in Ghatkopar and Vikhroli

According to a traffic notification, around 20,000 to 25,000 people are expected to take part in the procession, which will include around 100 to 125 motor lorries and trucks

25 Aug 2026 9:55 pm
INDIA bloc stages Odisha protest against MMDR Bill

Leaders of INDIA bloc parties staged a protest in Bhubaneswar against the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, accusing the BJP-led governments of undermining Odishas rights over its mineral resources. The BJP defended the legislation and accused the opposition of misleading people

25 Aug 2026 9:51 pm
Mumbai Traffic Police issue guidelines for travel on Coastal Road; check details

The restrictions cover goods carrier vehicles, tempos, trucks, trailers, mixers, tractors and other heavy vehicles. BEST and ST buses and passenger-carrying vehicles are excluded from this restriction, as specified in the traffic notification

25 Aug 2026 9:46 pm
Police arrest four for robbing 72-year-old woman, recover Rs 1.7 lakh gold

The incident took place around 9.30 am on August 24 when the complainant, Bharati Bhaskar Pashte, was travelling with three other women from Kelichapada to Kanchad in Wada

25 Aug 2026 9:28 pm
Latur woman dies after C-section at unauthorised hospital, doctor booked

A 30-year-old woman died after undergoing a Caesarean section at a private hospital in Maharashtras Latur district

25 Aug 2026 9:04 pm
CR to operate night blocks at Titwala from August 28 for 15 days, check details

The blocks, lasting around five to six hours each night, are required to extend the platform at Titwala so that the station can accommodate 15-car suburban train rakes, an official statement said

25 Aug 2026 8:56 pm
Raksha Bandhan 2026: Panvel students send handmade rakhis and wishes to soldiers

The initiative, titled One Rakhi for Soldiers, was organised for the fourth consecutive year to express gratitude, respect and affection towards armed forces personnel who remain away from their families while performing their duties

25 Aug 2026 8:43 pm
MSEDCL crackdown: Nearly 3 lakh consumers in Bhandup circle owe Rs 104 crore

The Bhandup circle covers the Pen, Thane, and Vashi divisions, all of which have significant outstanding dues. According to MSEDCL, the Vashi division has the highest outstanding amount at Rs 47 crore, owed by 1,15,622 consumers

25 Aug 2026 7:54 pm
Tornado devastates southern France village, 39 injured

A tornado tore through the village of Pomas in southern France, injuring 39 people, including two critically, and damaging around 300 homes. Emergency shelters have been opened as authorities continue relief and rescue operations, with 1,400 households still without electricity

25 Aug 2026 7:34 pm
Mumbai Ganpati mandals must follow new power connection and safety rules

Mandals can also register their applications online through BEST's website and submit a printout at the concerned Customer Service department along with the required documents and undertakings

25 Aug 2026 6:49 pm
Maharashtra FDA raids: Licence of Mumbai's famous AYUB'S restaurant suspended

The action was part of a wider FDA crackdown across Maharashtra on August 24, during which officials inspected 37 hotels, restaurants, dhabas and other food establishments. Thirty-one establishments were issued improvement notices, while the licences of four food businesses were suspended

25 Aug 2026 6:44 pm
Rahul Gandhi has left PM Modi, Amit Shah far behind: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut shared details of the meeting in a post on X, along with a picture, saying that the two leaders held a detailed discussion on political developments

25 Aug 2026 6:12 pm
US visa rules hit Indian students: Applications to colleges fall 15 per cent

The number of Indian students applying to US colleges fell 15 per cent in 2025-26 compared with the previous year, according to a Common App report. The decline comes amid tighter immigration policies, changing visa rules and uncertainty over post-study work opportunities in the US

25 Aug 2026 5:50 pm
Pune Police rewards citizens with cash prizes for reporting traffic violations

The initiative allows citizens to report vehicles allegedly violating traffic rules through the app, helping the traffic police identify offenders and take appropriate action, officials said

25 Aug 2026 5:49 pm
Mumbai Police return stolen phones, gold, and cash worth Rs 49 lakh

Mumbai Police returned 490 recovered mobile phones, gold ornaments, and cash worth Rs 49.18 lakh to their rightful owners at a special programme organised by the East Region-2 division, following investigations into theft, burglary and chain-snatching cases

25 Aug 2026 5:41 pm
Boy injured after iron rod falls on his head during road work in Vidyavihar

According to preliminary information, an iron rod became dislodged during the demolition work and struck the boy on the head as he was walking along the road

25 Aug 2026 5:34 pm
Maharashtra auto, taxi drivers get up to four months to learn Marathi: Sarnaik

Sarnaik said around 1.65 lakh auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers across Maharashtra have already undergone Marathi language training as part of a special 105-day initiative launched by the Transport Department

25 Aug 2026 5:23 pm
Raksha Bandhan 2026: Rakhi trade expected to touch Rs 25,000 crore nationwide

According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), the overall rakhi trade is expected to reach nearly Rs 25,000 crore across the country this year, with Delhi alone projected to account for around Rs 4,000 crore

25 Aug 2026 5:15 pm
Pakistan rebuilds Jaish-e-Mohammed terror hub damaged by India's Op Sindoor

According to images and intelligence inputs cited in several media reports, the Markaz Subhanallah facility, which was badly damaged in India's strikes last year, has been refurbished with new plaster, paint and polished marble

25 Aug 2026 5:14 pm
Six rescued after Churchgate Metro Station lift develops technical fault

According to officials, six people were inside the lift when it stopped due to the technical issue. The passengers were safely evacuated within five minutes of the incident

25 Aug 2026 5:12 pm
WR shuts 39 catering outlets over hygiene violations in Mumbai stations

The inspections are aimed at checking food safety, sanitation and compliance with operational standards at railway stations and platforms, an official statement said

25 Aug 2026 4:41 pm
Youth Cong protests near BJP office, seeks Amit Shahs resignation

The Indian Youth Congress marched towards the BJP headquarters in Delhi on Tuesday, demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shahs resignation over alleged police action against students during the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest

25 Aug 2026 4:28 pm
India Post's 'Jan Sewa Connect': Future-ready Kandivali Post Office inaugurated

The upgraded Kandivali West facility has improved infrastructure, modern interiors, enhanced customer facilities, digital integration and a strengthened visual identity

25 Aug 2026 4:28 pm
'Oral' appointments cancelled: Maharashtra orders staff back to parent offices

In a circular issued on Tuesday, Chief Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal directed that all such officers and employees be sent back to their parent offices by September 10

25 Aug 2026 4:21 pm
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir meets Iran President

During his meeting with Munir, Pezeshkian expressed hope that continued cooperation and a shared commitment to diplomacy would help achieve the objectives outlined in the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU)

25 Aug 2026 4:12 pm
Mazgaon Ganpati procession egg-pelting: Byculla Police arrest delivery worker

According to the police, the suspect was carrying eggs for delivery to an apartment on Rambhau Bhogle Marg when smoke from fireworks being set off by members of the procession allegedly irritated him

25 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
Indian student applications to US colleges fall 15 per cent

The number of Indian students applying to US colleges fell 15 per cent in 2025-26 compared with the previous year, according to a Common App report. The decline comes amid tighter immigration policies, changing visa rules and uncertainty over post-study work opportunities in the US

25 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
'Non-veg tea' joke: Bombay HC orders fresh FDA inspection of MCA eateries

During the hearing, the court also made a light-hearted reference to the presence of insects while questioning whether cricketers were aware that the tea being served at the premises could be considered non-vegetarian

25 Aug 2026 3:51 pm
Rajnath Singh clears DRDO missile tech transfer to Indian firms

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of technologies developed by DRDO for all conventional missile systems to Indian defence companies for domestic production

25 Aug 2026 3:35 pm
Kharge, Rahul write to PM Modi over caste census, seek Bihar, Telangana models

Kharge said the Congress leaders want the Centre to adopt the methodology used in the caste surveys conducted in Bihar and Telangana, where officials worked with pre-prepared caste lists

25 Aug 2026 3:34 pm
Tarun Tejpal case: SC asks ex-Tehelka editor-in-chief to surrender in 2 weeks

The apex court directed the former Tehelka editor-in-chief to file a surrender certificate on or before September 22, making it clear that his appeal against his conviction and 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence would be heard on merits only after he surrenders

25 Aug 2026 3:29 pm
Priyank Kharge questions Centre's ethanol policy over subsidised rice

Grain is subsidised with taxpayers money; the government bears the cost of procurement, storage and transportation; and then the same grain is sold to ethanol producers at a discounted price. So, who is actually benefiting from this entire system? he asked

25 Aug 2026 3:23 pm
Bihar students' protest: Agitation intensifies as protesters, cops clash

The protesting students began their march from Gandhi Maidan during which they broke through barricades put up by the police and engaged in a scuffle with security personnel. Student organisations had called for a march and proposed to stage a protest outside the Chief Minister's residence

25 Aug 2026 3:17 pm
Ex-Bombay HC judge Sunil Shukre appointed Maharashtra Lokayukta

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar congratulated Shukre after he took oath as the state's Lokayukta

25 Aug 2026 3:14 pm
Thane traffic restrictions on August 26 for Eid-e-Milad processions

Thane traffic police have announced restrictions and diversions across Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Vitthalwadi, Rabodi and Mumbra on August 26 for Eid-e-Milad processions. Several roads will face no-entry restrictions between 2 pm and 10 pm

25 Aug 2026 3:09 pm
SBI branch manager gets 4-year jail term for accepting Rs 40,000 bribe in UP

A CBI Court in Lucknow has sentenced former SBI Shahupuri branch manager Ajay Kumar Gaur to four years in prison and fined him Rs 90,000 for accepting a Rs 40,000 bribe to sanction a Rs 10 lakh personal loan

25 Aug 2026 3:02 pm
Sanjay Raut backs Rahul, hits out at Rijiju over 'smash patriarchy' remark

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut backed Rahul Gandhi and hit out at Union Minister Kiren Rijiju over his remarks on patriarchy and women's rights. Raut also defended Gandhi's intervention over the concerns of tribal students protesting in Pune

25 Aug 2026 2:46 pm
Nashik onions to reach Delhi on Kanda Express amid rising prices

Amid a sharp rise in onion prices, the Centre has decided to sell onions at Rs 35 per kg in Delhi-NCR through NCCF outlets and Bharat Brand stores. Supplies from Maharashtras Nashik will be transported to Delhi through special Kanda Express freight trains

25 Aug 2026 2:43 pm
Srisailam tragedy: Five family members found dead, financial problems suspected

The DSP said the family had come by an auto-rickshaw on July 28. They had checked into room number 11 and were paying daily rent of Rs 29. When the staff asked them to vacate the room, they requested more time, saying they were not keeping good health and wanted to make a pledge at the temple

25 Aug 2026 2:42 pm
Mumbai's breast cancer worry: Cases jump 68 per cent at Cama Hospital in 3 years

Mumbai's Cama and Albless Hospital has recorded a 68 per cent rise in breast cancer patients in three years, with cases increasing from 828 in 2023 to 1,393 in 2025. Doctors point to obesity, pollution and delayed childbirth as risk factors

25 Aug 2026 2:18 pm
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary launches student grievance camp in Vaishali

The identity of complainants will be kept confidential, the service will be free of cost, and the government has set a target of resolving complaints within 30 days, after which students will receive a written response, Samrat Choudhary said

25 Aug 2026 1:46 pm
WATCH: 3,400 kiss marks on car draw Rs 5,500 fine in Gwalior

A Gwalior man's car went viral after his girlfriend covered it with 3,400 lipstick marks as a 'romantic' social media stunt. The traffic police traced the vehicle, fined the owner Rs 5,500 under the Motor Vehicles Act and ordered him to remove the marks

25 Aug 2026 1:23 pm
Trump weighs 7.5% new tariff on Chinese goods over excess industrial capacity

The White House and the US Trade Representative's office did not respond to requests for comment on the tariff deliberations, which Bloomberg News reported earlier Monday. The Chinese embassy in Washington also did not immediately respond to a request for comment

25 Aug 2026 1:00 pm
Maharashtra: 28.68 Lakh Uncollectable Voters identified in Pune district

As many as 28.68 lakh voters in Pune district have been classified as uncollectable in the final ASD list under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Hadapsar recorded the highest number at 2.98 lakh, followed by Khadakwasla and Chinchwad

25 Aug 2026 1:00 pm
'Every Indian must be proud': PM Modi marks 10 years of UPI digital payments

PM Modi said the launch of UPI had marked a major turning point in the country's digital payments journey and urged people to share their experiences of using the platform and how it had affected their daily lives

25 Aug 2026 12:35 pm