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The cable-stayed bridge is being constructed under Mumbai's Development Plan and will provide a connection between Saat Rasta and Mahalaxmi Maidan, crossing the Western Railway tracks near Mahalaxmi station

Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant later travelled to Gadchiroli by road. He said the pilot handled the situation properly and safely brought the helicopter back to the runway

Sharing details of the incident, the husband, Ankit Sabharwal, said he had visited the property with his wife to inspect it for rent. As soon as they arrived and opened the gate latch, the dog attacked them, leaving both him and his wife injured

The accused, identified as Jaspal Singh, is around 60-62 years old and is originally from Pune, according to Nanded Superintendent of Police Neelabh Rohan

According to Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, the block will be imposed on both Up and Down Slow lines from 12.30 am to 4.30 am

Union Minister of State Prataprao Jadhav said patients visiting BMC hospitals should be able to easily access information about health schemes run by the central government

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said that applicants do not need to approach any agent or intermediary to obtain a licence. The FDA has not appointed any agent, intermediary, third party or organisation

The Anti-Human Trafficking Cell of the Thane Police Crime Branch raided the house in Pachpandav Colony on Tuesday evening and rescued two women. Acting on a tip-off, a special police team laid a trap and raided the premises around 6.30 pm

Western Railway has announced additional trips of several Ganpati Special trains to meet the extra passenger rush during the festival. The services will connect Mumbai, Ratnagiri, Thokur, Sawantwadi Road and other destinations, with bookings opening on August 15

Depositors of Keralas Halal Fayida Cooperative Society have complained of difficulties in withdrawing their money, prompting the state government to order a probe. One depositor who had raised concerns has since confirmed that his Rs 1 lakh deposit was returned

In New Delhi, a large number of students and ABVP workers staged a protest outside Jharkhand Bhawan, demanding that the Jharkhand government take concrete steps to restore the credibility of the examination system

The explosion happened at a refinery and fuel terminal run by Gunvor Energy in an industrial section of the vast port premises. Dutch broadcaster NOS said that a maintenance team had been working on a section of pipes there

The Maharashtra government will set up a ministerial task force headed by Ashish Shelar to strengthen the drone industry, implement policy measures and address entrepreneurs concerns. Fadnavis also called for a Drone City and greater support for testing and R&D

CM Fadnavis said six connectivity links had originally been planned in 2017-18 to reduce congestion around the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). However, eight links were eventually developed, with the final link inaugurated on Thursday

State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik also ruled out any extension of the August 15 deadline for taxi and autorickshaw drivers to acquire basic proficiency in Marathi on Wednesday

The BMC removed 15 unauthorised shops and 15 hawkers from footpaths in Dadar and Santacruz during its Pedestrian First drive. The action also cleared temporary sheds and encroachments, with around 500 metres of footpath freed for pedestrian movement

Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked while visiting a Gurdwara in Nanded. According to officials, a man allegedly approached him with a knife during his visit

According to the police, a 29-year-old woman was stabbed to death earlier this week by her husband, who later fled the hospital after doctors declared her dead

The situation escalated after the block chief, who had arrived at the site to persuade the protesting students to end the blockade, was accused of slapping a student. The incident triggered outrage among the students and further intensified the protest

Speaking to the media, Fadnavis said the Opposition's reluctance stemmed from a fear of exposure over key national issues, specifically citing recent developments in Jharkhand and its refusal to engage constructively

Supporters chanted slogans in support of Deuba who is facing both legal and political challenge at home as he was ousted by the contested Special General Convention in January. The Nepali government had earlier made an unsuccessful attempt to have a Red Corner Notice issued in his name by Interpol while he was abroad

According to the police, two other customers allegedly refused to pay the full food bill of Rs 260, offering only Rs 200 to hotel owner. When the deceased intervened and asked the men to pay the remaining amount, an argument broke out that later turned fatal

In an internal message sent to pilots, the airlines said they had decided to undertake full screening of all Group pilots for any substances or medications not permitted under prevailing regulations. The two Tata Group-owned airlines have more than 5,000 pilots between them

According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's Mumbai Fire Brigade control room, the fire was confined to the meter cabin on the first floor of the building

Addressing the media after both Houses were adjourned sine die, Rijiju said the session should be assessed from two perspectives: legislative business and debate and discussion. He pointed out that the Lok Sabha recorded only 19 per cent productivity in relation to the total allotted time

A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the operations, which were carried out over the past few days by the anti-drugs agency, NCB officials said on Thursday

Police have taken one person into custody in connection with the incident. Further details about the accused and the motive behind the attack were not immediately available

The Andheri Lokhandwala Oshiwara Citizen's Association (LOCA) also reported a major traffic jam in the area since morning following the crane breakdown

The attack took place at the Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat in the Hazur Sahib area around 1.45 pm, when Badal was visiting the shrine, an official said. According to preliminary information, the attacker, identified by sources as a Nihang, allegedly attempted to stab Badal with a kirpan

The fishermen were arrested near Urumalei Point in Talaimannar on Wednesday night, the Navy said. According to a Navy release, the trawler had allegedly crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) into Sri Lankan waters and was engaged in bottom trawling when it was seized

A total of eight bodies were recovered, including six by the NDRF. The six bodies recovered by the NDRF comprised three men, one woman, one male child and one female child

Palghar is likely to receive moderate rain over the next two days, followed by light to moderate rainfall. Raigad is under a higher-intensity outlook, with heavy rainfall likely at a few places on Thursday and at isolated places on Friday, followed by moderate rain

Singh criticised Gandhi's conduct in Parliament and said parliamentary proceedings required dignity and democratic decorum. He alleged that Gandhi behaved like an unruly child and accused him of following a hit and run approach in Parliament

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray urged the Centre to approach the Supreme Court under Article 142 to quash FIRs registered against students during protests over the NEET-UG paper leak. He also questioned Maharashtra's process for withdrawing cases

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has approached the Supreme Court challenging Allahabad High Court directions in a case involving allegations of disproportionate assets levelled against him by Karnataka-based BJP worker S Vignesh Shishir. The apex court is scheduled to hear Gandhis plea on August 17

Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was arrested in Odisha over his alleged involvement in the hurried cremation of the RG Kar rape-murder victim in 2024. The arrest follows a fresh complaint by the victim's father and a new probe into the cremation

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust said its trustees had passed a resolution to initiate the setting up of a Selection Committee as soon as possible, in accordance with the Articles of Association of Tata Sons

MNS Ambernath city chief Shailesh Shirke and his aide were arrested after allegedly assaulting BJP office-bearer Laxmi Narayan Chauhan at his office. A clash later erupted between BJP and MNS workers at Shivaji Nagar police station, prompting heightened security

Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti arrived in New Delhi for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening India-Liberia relations

The Rajya Sabha has cleared the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, aimed at strengthening Indias critical and strategic mineral sector. The Bill proposes greater flexibility for mining leaseholders

The Monsoon Session, which started on July 20, has seen prolonged disruptions in both Houses. The opposition protests initially started over the NEET paper leak and alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya

The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Thursday shortly after the final day of the Monsoon Session began, following the traditional playing of Vande Mataram. The session ended amid repeated Opposition protests, sloganeering

We are deeply concerned that the current Administration has yet to utilise the authorities outlined in the Levinson Act to designate the US nationals detained by the Russian Federation as wrongful detainees and elevate their cases to SPEHA, they said

The Parliament Monsoon Session ended on Thursday with both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die amid fierce protests and sloganeering by the BJP and Opposition INDIA bloc. Leaders traded allegations over disruptions, stalled debates and the passage of legislation

Mumbai is likely to receive moderate rainfall with isolated heavy spells on Thursday, August 13, as the IMD issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and Thane. The city recorded 8.64 mm rainfall in 24 hours

Nirmal Nagar Police arrested 20-year-old Kartik Shivshankar Upadhyay for allegedly stealing auto-rickshaws in Mumbai. Police recovered four stolen vehicles worth around Rs 3.34 lakh and found his alleged involvement in 14 theft cases registered across three police stations

Ruling NDA and Opposition INDIA bloc MPs came face-to-face near Parliament's Makar Dwar on Thursday -- with security personnel forming a cordon between them -- as they staged protests and raised counter-slogans over police action on job aspirants in Jharkhand and issues surrounding the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya

In an editorial in the party's mouthpiece, 'Saamana', the Uddhav Thackeray-led party said data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday showed that employment opportunities in India had remained largely stagnant over the past year

According to data available as of August 12, a total of 1,01,73,838 passengers had registered for the NCMC smart card, while 64,91,065 cards had been activated