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Mumbai Police have arrested a 33-year-old habitual offender and alleged chain-snatcher after seizing MD drugs worth Rs 1.05 lakh from his possession in Borivali East. Police said the accused allegedly changed delivery agents frequently to evade arrest before being caught during a trap

Mumbai Police have arrested a proclaimed offender who had been on the run for 26 years in connection with a 2000 robbery case. Khar Police traced the accused to Nerul in Navi Mumbai using technical surveillance before arresting him during a planned operation

In a letter to DGP Sadanand Date, Thackeray referred to the Home Department's notification issued on July 31, which directed the withdrawal of FIRs and criminal cases registered against those who took part in protests held across Maharashtra in support of the demonstration at Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Veteran Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja, popularly known as 'Nimsdai', died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Gilgit Baltistan. The avalanche struck a 10-member climbing team during its summit push, with several climbers losing their lives

Police said action is currently underway on 1,705 notices received from other states through the Coordination Portal. In addition, Pune Police have issued 2,099 notices to mule account holders in other states

Central Railway will operate an 11-day special traffic block at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) from August 4 to 14 for infrastructure works. Two long-distance trains, including Rani Kamlapati-LTT Express and Netravati Express, will be short-terminated at Thane during the period

Presenting the award, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Tilaks ideals of nationalism, education, fearless journalism, and social awakening continue to inspire every Indian and remain relevant in the journey towards building a developed and strong India

More than 31 lakh students across Maharashtra have benefited from the state's technology-driven Vinoba digital learning platform, according to the government. The initiative is being expanded with AI-powered assessments, stronger parent engagement, and enhanced teacher support

The civic body will also intensify efforts to remove encroachments from footpaths, take action against unauthorised constructions, ease traffic bottlenecks, and ensure prompt resolution of pothole complaints received through its 'Marg' mobile application

Spain announced it was installing a 500-metre-long containment barrier along the breakwater fence into the sea after between 50,000 and 60,000 migrants breached the tiny Spanish territory's frontier between Thursday and Friday

The emergency medical evacuation was carried out jointly by the Gadchiroli Police and the district administration as several villages in the flood-hit region remained cut off following days of heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers

The government, the Prime Minister, and the Home Minister have insulted Vande Mataram; they ought to face legal action for this, Sanjay Raut said

According to the Cyber Police Station, Central Division, Worli, the operation began after police received specific information on July 29 that Salman Pathan and his associates were planning to withdraw money deposited in mule bank accounts

According to people present at the residence, Dipke had come downstairs to meet a group of visitors waiting in the parking area when he suddenly complained of uneasiness

The annual fishing ban is imposed every year during the monsoon to protect fish during their breeding season, allowing marine life to regenerate and helping maintain the long-term health of the state's coastal ecosystem

Sule said the concerns raised by students over examination-related issues deserved serious attention and stressed that restoring transparency and public confidence in the recruitment and examination process should be a priority

The aircraft went down Friday afternoon near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego. In a statement, the Marine Corps described the incident as a Class A mishapthe military's most severe accident category, which applies when damage exceeds USD 2 million, a military aircraft is destroyed, or a service member is killed

According to the Thane Disaster Management Department, a fire call was received at 4:38 am on August 1 from the premises of Jalaram Industry, where a 400 sq ft shop operated by M/s Sahil Furniture had caught fire. The shop was owned by Kokila Panchal and rented by Laxmilal Lohar

According to the First Information Report (FIR), the incident took place on May 5, when the complainant received a call from a person claiming to be an official from the Divisional Railway Manager's (DRM) office

The flood-hit districts are Sivasagar, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon and Charaideo, where 379 villages have been affected by the deluge

According to a release issued by the district administration, Chaudhari remained absent from election-related duties without prior intimation or approval from the competent authority after being appointed as the Assistant Electoral Registration Officer

The observations came during the hearing of a batch of petitions highlighting pollution, foul odours, gas emissions and health hazards faced by residents living near the Kanjurmarg dumping ground in Mumbai's eastern suburbs

The performance audit will assess how effectively the 1971 Act has been implemented over the years and identify administrative, legal and procedural bottlenecks that have delayed slum redevelopment projects

The JMA said the quake registered 4 on Japan's seismic intensity scale of 7, indicating strong shaking that can be felt indoors but is generally not associated with widespread structural damage.

The weather agency has also issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and Thane, warning of heavy rainfall at isolated places during the day. The maximum temperature is expected to remain around 29 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to be 26 degrees Celsius

The current stock is slightly lower than the same period last year, when the reservoirs contained 12,83,810 million litres (88.70 per cent). However, it is significantly higher than 2024, when the lakes had 11,34,737 million litres, accounting for 78.40 per cent of the total live storage

The worst-hit districts included Idukki, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta, where rescue teams were deployed to evacuate stranded residents as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of continued heavy to very heavy rainfall

Rampersad, who immigrated to the US as a two-year-old from Trinidad, was killed last month in an Iranian missile strike on a US Army base in Jordan

Police had maintained that Tiwari opened fire when they attempted to arrest him on June 17 and that they retaliated in self-defence

The US President offered these remarks following a briefing by Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a cabinet convening at Camp David, where Rubio disclosed that five nations have declared intentions to withdraw from the tribunal

According to the report, US officials assess that Iran has become very aggressive in recent days following attacks executed against American forces stationed in the region.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi were part of the protest against the theft of donations

Before this, two labourers were killed here in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir in 2024

Upneet Kaur, the wife of an ACP, described the experience as traumatic for her and their two-year-old daughter

A five-story residential building in the Solomianskyi District was damaged by falling debris with people believed to be still trapped inside and a fire in the courtyard, said Vitalii Klitschko, mayor of Kyiv in a post on Telegram

Researchers at Harvard University developed machine-knitted fabrics that could serve as functional devices

In an interview with Fox News during his current visit to the US, Netanyahu insisted he harbours no hesitation regarding travel to nations that endorse the 2024 ICC mandate.

As per sources quoted in the publication, the contemplated charge is linked to the Optional Practical Training (OPT) scheme

Board of Peace says Hamas agrees to roadmap to relinquish weapons

NDRF commander talks to mid-day about monsoon rescue operations conducted across Maharashtra this year

PPP project awaits final BMC clearance; administrative red tape pushes civic facility launch by another four weeks

Inquiry ordered into incident that claimed lives of 10

An Ashes win in Australia will form a big part of Flemings to-do list and that will be his biggest challenge

If we compare ourselves with the worlds leading economies on various parameters, should we not also adopt their stringent laws against those who knowingly put millions of consumers at risk?

A live human heart was carried from Surat to Ahmedabad on the Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express for a life-saving transplant procedure

In a statement published on its website, the army said the strikes targeted the US military's power generators, navigation systems, and office and backup buildings at the base on Thursday, Xinhua news agency reported

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast below-normal rainfall across the country during August and September, with precipitation likely to remain below 94% of the Long Period Average. The outlook comes even as heavy monsoon rains continue to trigger floods and landslides in several states

The command added that, As of July 30, CENTCOM forces have redirected 24 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2 to ensure full compliance, underscoring the scale of the ongoing operation

Heavy rainfall lashed central and south Gujarat, prompting the evacuation of over 1,500 people in Surat, the worst-hit district. The IMD issued a red alert for 13 districts as waterlogging disrupted normal life and NDRF, SDRF, and Army teams remained on standby

According to officials, the Pune Fire Brigade Control Room received an emergency call at around 2.25 pm regarding a youth trapped on a chamber located in the middle of flowing water under the bridge