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Horoscope today, August 6: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we've got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius

6 Aug 2026 2:58 am
Panvel cops book sanitation worker for making obscene gestures towards girl

Police alleged that the accused, who was on duty at a public toilet, made obscene gestures towards the child and called her inside the facility with sexual intent

5 Aug 2026 10:38 pm
FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe unveils Maharashtra's new food safety mantra

Speaking at a press conference, Mundhe said the three-pronged approach aims to make the FDA more accessible to citizens, support compliant businesses and take strict action against those compromising public health

5 Aug 2026 10:36 pm
'Maharashtra FDA to fast-track restoration of suspended food business licences'

As Maharashtra intensifies its food safety crackdown, FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said the department will fast-track the restoration of suspended food business licences for compliant establishments by streamlining the appeals process and reducing delays

5 Aug 2026 9:52 pm
Elderly woman dies after falling from 21st-floor balcony of Thane high-rise

A 77-year-old woman died after allegedly losing her balance and falling from the balcony of her 21st-floor apartment in a residential tower in Thane's Majiwada on Wednesday. Fire brigade personnel retrieved the body, and police have launched an investigation

5 Aug 2026 9:35 pm
WR announces special Ganpati festival trains from Mumbai, Konkan and Gujarat

The special trains will connect important railway hubs in Mumbai and Gujarat with destinations in Maharashtras Konkan region and Karnataka, officials said

5 Aug 2026 9:06 pm
Maharashtra's analogue paneer ban explained: 7 key reasons revealed by FDA chief

The decision follows alarming laboratory findings that 35.4 per cent of paneer samples tested across the state failed to meet food safety standards, prompting authorities to cite public health risks, consumer deception and the absence of statutory quality standards for the product

5 Aug 2026 9:02 pm
RPF apprehends youth after dangerous stunt on moving Mumbai local goes viral

A 22-year-old man was apprehended by the Central Railway RPF after a video of him performing a dangerous stunt on a moving Mumbai local train at Kalwa went viral. The Railway Court fined him and released him with a warning as authorities reiterated their appeal against risky social media stunts

5 Aug 2026 8:58 pm
I am determined to go back to Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina

Last November, Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia by a special tribunal in Dhaka for alleged crimes against humanity over her government''s brutal crackdown on student-led protests in 2024

5 Aug 2026 8:34 pm
FDA seizes Rs 55.72 crore worth of unsafe food in two-month crackdown

The two-month crackdown, launched under the state's 'Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra' campaign, targeted unsafe food products, illegal gutkha, scented tobacco and food businesses violating hygiene and food safety norms. The enforcement drive also included raids on hotels, restaurants, dairies, warehouses and manufacturing units across Maharashtra

5 Aug 2026 8:32 pm
WR collects Rs 83.25 crore from over 11.3 lakh ticketless passengers

Western Railway collected Rs 83.25 crore in penalties after detecting more than 11.3 lakh ticketless and irregular passengers between April and July. The ticket-checking drives also exposed a forged UTS mobile ticket, leading to the registration of an FIR

5 Aug 2026 8:30 pm
Wall of house collapses in Thanes Wagle Estate; no injuries reported

Officials from the electricity department disconnected the power supply to the affected house as a precautionary measure. A safety barricade was also installed around the area by the Disaster Management Cell to prevent accidents

5 Aug 2026 8:06 pm
Central Railway ticket collector carries injured passenger to safety at Dombivli

A Central Railway ticket collector displayed exceptional courage by carrying an injured Mumbai local passenger to safety after she fell on the platform at Dombivli station. Her swift action ensured the woman received immediate medical attention and was rushed to a nearby hospital

5 Aug 2026 8:01 pm
Rescued Olive Ridley Turtle Dhaval Lakshmi completes 4,785 km journey

Dhaval Lakshmi was rescued on August 10, 2025 after becoming entangled in a discarded fishing net, also known as a ghost net. The turtle was taken to the turtle treatment centre at Dahanu, where it underwent rehabilitation before being released

5 Aug 2026 7:48 pm
Former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam appointed as Air India CEO

The appointment was announced by the airlines Board of Directors, which said Gebremariam was selected after a detailed global search process involving internal and external candidates

5 Aug 2026 7:13 pm
Palghar cops book principal after student's sexual harassment allegations

The case was registered on Monday at Achole Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act

5 Aug 2026 6:41 pm
Maharashtra RTO starts manual processing for transfer, NOC and HPA services

The decision follows the intervention of Transport Commissioner Rajesh Narwekar after online applications for Transfer of Ownership, Hire Purchase Agreement (HPA), HP Termination, and No Objection Certificate (NOC) services were rejected due to a mismatch between vehicle owners' names

5 Aug 2026 6:28 pm
Meta CEO Zuckerberg apologises over platform errors, child abuse content

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised over child abuse content, deepfakes and platform errors, sources said after the companys global team met IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following the controversy over the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modis Facebook post

5 Aug 2026 6:26 pm
Tawde seeks withdrawal of Rs 3 cr tender linked to official bungalow amid row

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Ritu Tawde said the tender had been issued by the BMC's zoo department and was intended for works in the surrounding area, not for the Mayor's residence

5 Aug 2026 6:11 pm
Borivali Police return 225 lost and stolen mobile phones to its owners

On August 5, officers organised a special programme at Borivali Police Station to hand over the final batch of 50 recovered mobile phones to their owners. So far this year, police have recovered 225 mobile phones in the first seven months, highlighting their continued efforts to reunite citizens with their lost devices

5 Aug 2026 5:35 pm
Mumbai weather update: Moderate rain forecast for next five days

Mumbai is likely to witness moderate rainfall over the next five days, with the IMD predicting intermittent showers and humid conditions. No weather alert has been issued for the city, while Thane and Raigad districts in the MMR are under yellow alert

5 Aug 2026 5:31 pm
Mumbai Police seize MD worth Rs 2.04 crore in Chembur, arrest two

According to the ANC, the accused were apprehended during a patrol operation at around 10.30 pm on Tuesday near MHADA Colony Road in Chembur. One of the accused, aged 33, was found carrying 333 grams of mephedrone, while the other, aged 38, was allegedly in possession of 348 grams of the narcotic

5 Aug 2026 5:04 pm
Mumbai Police on high alert after bomb threat, terror warning on social media

According to officials, the main Mumbai Control Room received a phone call on August 4 in which the caller allegedly claimed that a person linked to the Kurar area was planning to blow up Kurar Police Station

5 Aug 2026 4:58 pm
After 9 years on the run, murder case suspect held by Mumbai Police from Goa

Investigators analysed information from social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, as well as commercial websites, etc. Technical surveillance and intelligence inputs helped police trace the accused's movements across Karnataka and Goa

5 Aug 2026 4:46 pm
Mumbai Police slap stringent MCOCA charges against gangster Zulfikar Behlim

The action was taken by Mumbai Crime Branch's Unit 9 following an investigation into an alleged organised crime syndicate operating in the Bandra area, police said

5 Aug 2026 4:34 pm
All 13 passengers injured in Phuket-Delhi flight incident discharged: Air India

Flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320neo, was carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members when the incident occurred on August 4. Following the incident, 13 passengers and four crew members were taken to hospital for treatment

5 Aug 2026 4:19 pm
Mumbai SRA redevelopment project fraud: Malad man, sister duped of Rs 77.67 lakh

Mumbai Police arrested two men who had been absconding for seven months for allegedly cheating a brother and sister of Rs 77.67 lakh by fraudulently selling two flats in an SRA project using forged documents. Police are probing if they targeted other homebuyers

5 Aug 2026 4:15 pm
Russian missile and drone barrage kills 17, injures 44 in Kyiv region

At least 17 people were killed and 44 injured after Russia launched a large-scale overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said civilian warehouses, infrastructure and a railway station were among the targets.

5 Aug 2026 3:31 pm
Indian expat from Kerala killed in gas cylinder explosion at Dubai car showroom

A 27-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala was killed in a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road. Five others were injured in the incident. The Indian Consulate is coordinating the repatriation of the victim's mortal remains

5 Aug 2026 3:28 pm
Bareilly court awards 20-year jail term to man for raping five-year-old girl

A special POCSO court in Bareilly has sentenced a 50-year-old man to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for raping a five-year-old girl after luring her with candy. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 following his conviction

5 Aug 2026 3:14 pm
Nagpur police rescue minor allegedly held captive by Instagram friend

Nagpur Police rescued a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly held captive and repeatedly sexually abused by a youth she befriended on Instagram

5 Aug 2026 3:14 pm
Nepal's Gandaki province legalises medical cannabis despite national ban

Nepal's Gandaki province has legalised the cultivation and medical use of cannabis under a regulated permit system, becoming the first province to take such a step despite the country's nationwide ban on marijuana. Farmers will require official approval and cultivation will be closely monitored

5 Aug 2026 3:14 pm
Kerala floods: Death toll rises to 26 as 27,048 remain in relief camps

Chief Minister VD Satheesan, addressing the post-cabinet media briefing, said 26 people have died, 11 were injured, and four remain missing in this year's rain-related incidents. At present, 27,048 people are staying in 462 relief camps

5 Aug 2026 3:02 pm
Modi's video removal: Parliamentary panel asks Meta CEO to apologise in 3 days

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has sought an apology from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg within three days over the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook video. The panel warned that failure to comply could lead to action under provisions of the Information Technology Act

5 Aug 2026 2:58 pm
Bombay HC orders takedown of abusive posts targeting Nitin Gadkari

Granting interim relief to Nitin Gadkari, Justice Arif Doctor directed Meta, X Corp and Google LLC to ensure that the disputed posts are taken down without delay

5 Aug 2026 2:31 pm
Calcutta High Court rejects Abhishek Banerjee's plea to travel for eye treatment

The Calcutta High Court has rejected Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's plea to travel abroad for ophthalmic treatment after he declined to consult specialists at Kolkata's SSKM Hospital, as suggested by the court. The single-judge bench also dismissed his petition

5 Aug 2026 2:18 pm
Rajya Sabha Chairman warns of action as Opposition protests disrupt proceedings

Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan warned members against entering the Well of the House or displaying placards during protests, saying violations could invite action. His remarks came amid Opposition sloganeering as the House resumed proceedings before being adjourned till 2 pm

5 Aug 2026 2:17 pm
Himanta Sarma tours flood-hit Assam districts, assures relief and rehabilitation

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited relief camps and flood-ravaged areas in Sivasagar to assess the damage and interact with affected families

5 Aug 2026 1:34 pm
Thane: Woman labourer dies after saree gets stuck in cement mixer

The incident occurred at Palegaon MIDC in Ambarnath East on August 1; a case was registered at the Shivajinagar police station under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)

5 Aug 2026 1:32 pm
CJP to remain pressure group, back Jharkhand student protests: Abhijeet Dipke

Dipke said the organisation would stand with the protesting students and support their demands for an independent inquiry into the alleged examination irregularities

5 Aug 2026 1:27 pm
Maharashtra govt bans analogue paneer for one year over food safety concerns

According to the FDA, inspections over the past year revealed that several hotels, restaurants, caterers and food establishments were serving analogue paneer in place of conventional dairy paneer without informing consumers through menus, invoices or display boards

5 Aug 2026 1:09 pm
Shiv Sena (UBT) says Bankipur, Datia bypolls signal shift in political mood

In an editorial published in the party mouthpiece Saamana, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party argued that recent political developments, including youth-led protests and regional election results, point to changing voter priorities centred on governance, employment and accountability

5 Aug 2026 12:46 pm
Heavy rain batters Kerala as more people shifted to relief camps in districts

Heavy rain continued to lash Kerala on Wednesday, inundating low-lying areas and forcing authorities to open additional relief camps as evacuations gathered pace. Southern districts remained the worst affected

5 Aug 2026 12:43 pm
Refugees mark Article 370 anniversary as Independence Day

As India marks seven years since the abrogation of Article 370, members of the West Pakistani refugee community in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba said August five represents a festival of independence. They credited the constitutional changes with bringing long-awaited rights, recognition and new opportunities after decades of exclusion

5 Aug 2026 11:53 am
FDA cracks down on dairy unit over suspected analogue paneer, fake ghee

During the inspection, FDA officials allegedly found 10 to 12 barrels of refined soybean oil stored in non-food-grade containers. The department alleged that the oil was being used to manufacture analogue paneer and products marketed as pure cow ghee

5 Aug 2026 11:43 am
Mumbai weather update: Cloudy skies, moderate rain likely across city today

Authorities have also released the day's tide schedule, with the first high tide expected at 3:53 pm, reaching 3.89 metres. The next high tide is forecast at 5:10 am on August 6, with a height of 3.56 metres

5 Aug 2026 11:17 am
Sri Lanka floods and mudslides kill 7, schools shut in affected areas

According to the government's Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the country's central tea-growing hill region has been the worst affected by two days of intense rainfall, with widespread flooding damaging homes, roads and agricultural land

5 Aug 2026 11:08 am
Pune revives HCMTR project, invites bids to appoint consultants

The civic body has floated separate tenders for the appointment of a principal consultant to undertake pre-construction technical work and another consultant to oversee land acquisition, surveys and compliance with statutory requirements

5 Aug 2026 10:21 am
Eknath Shinde says elected representatives are servants of the people

Shinde reflected on his political journey from a grassroots party worker to serving as Maharashtra's chief minister and stressed the importance of maintaining close contact with the public irrespective of the position held

5 Aug 2026 10:15 am
Maharashtra resident doctors begin indefinite strike over MMC decision

Central MARD president Atharva Shinde said the strike began at midnight and that emergency services would continue during the initial 24-hour period in the interest of patient safety

5 Aug 2026 10:03 am