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From crowded emergency rooms and soaring death tolls to cancelled public events and record-breaking nights, Europe's June heatwave left its mark far beyond the 35 degree Celsius mark

Chairing a high-level meeting at Vidhan Bhavan, Fadnavis said the government would move ahead with the project only after extensive consultations with farmers, local public representatives and all concerned departments

A Vadgaon Maval court remanded prime accused Siya Goyal and her alleged partner Chetan Chaudhary to judicial custody till July 16 in the Ketan Agarwal murder case after rejecting the prosecution's plea for extended police custody

The electricity generated from the project will be supplied to Tata Power Mumbai Distribution to help meet its Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) targets and support its transition towards cleaner energy

India has sent an official delegation to attend the state funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain representing the government

The MEA said the India-Japan partnership also serves as an anchor for promoting peace, prosperity, and stability in the Indo-Pacific and beyond, and described the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit as highly successful

According to data from commodity analytics firm Kpler, India imported 773.78 thousand metric tonnes (TMT) of LPG from the US in June, marking a 19.4 per cent increase from May

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said there is no justification for reducing petrol and diesel prices at present, citing oil companies' under-recoveries of Rs 2.18 lakh crore and higher-cost fuel inventories despite stable retail prices and global crude volatility

The accident occurred when an LPG tanker crashed into a wall at the toll plaza, triggering a gas leak followed by a massive fire that destroyed the toll plaza. Newly surfaced CCTV footage shows gas leaking from the tanker moments before flames engulfed the vehicle and nearby toll booths.

A two-year-old boy died after falling into a nearly three-foot-deep trench filled with rainwater and sewage in Pune's Loni gram panchayat area. Police have booked the contractor for alleged negligence, saying adequate safety measures were not in place at the site

The move comes after viral social media videos allegedly showed users connecting to nearby e-rickshaws via Bluetooth and switching off their battery systems while the vehicles were in motion leaving the drivers in despair

A rare white-coloured mongoose was spotted in Chiplun, Ratnagiri district, prompting the Forest Department to verify the sighting. Officials believe the animal may exhibit leucism, a rare genetic condition causing partial loss of pigmentation rather than albinism

Trump described India as one of the fastest-growing major economies and said the US had the potential to achieve significantly higher growth levels

Australian authorities have detected a suspected H5N1 avian influenza case in New South Wales, marking the first possible detection of the deadly virus on the country's east coast

Global institutions and leading Indian mutual funds have invested heavily in Adani Group companies, signalling renewed confidence in the conglomerate's growth prospects

Mumbai remains under an orange alert as the IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall with winds of up to 60 kmph. The city recorded 117.06 mm of rain in the last 24 hours, while high tides and waterlogging continue to disrupt normal life across several areas

The man is accused of stealing a bus under Tirumala crime police station limits in Tirupati in 2023-24 and within the jurisdiction of Wazirabad police station in Maharashtra's Nanded in 2026, the official said

US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed to just about everything Washington wants in negotiations over its nuclear programme. He reiterated that Tehran would never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons while stressing that the US seeks denuclearisation, not regime change

Anmol, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, filed the application before the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court, requesting that the court formally record his surrender in the case being investigated by the Mumbai Police

The 57-day Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 began on Friday as over 4,800 pilgrims reached the Baltal and Nunwan base camps under security escort. Authorities have deployed extensive security, health, traffic and emergency support systems to ensure a safe pilgrimage

US President Donald Trump said artificial intelligence is bigger than the internet and stressed that America must stay ahead of China in the AI race. He linked AI leadership to semiconductor manufacturing, energy expansion and limited regulation to maintain US technological dominance

Venezuela has declared seven days of national mourning after twin earthquakes killed 2,595 people and injured more than 12,000. Authorities have set up 25 temporary camps, while rescue and relief operations continue amid hundreds of aftershocks and widespread destruction

A devastating road accident on the Pune-Nashik Highway left Santosh Waichal with life-altering injuries, forcing his family to navigate financial and emotional hardships

She was the original poster girl of body positivity. Then, she lost all that weight. And now, Kusha Kapila is under fire for selling women body-shaping products. Chakkar kya hai?

The jetty becomes slick in the monsoon, it needs to be cleaned properly.

Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Kyiv, killing at least 20 people, as Ukraine reported retaliatory strikes on Russian targets

Pakistan and Qatar said US-Iran negotiations in Doha made positive progress, with both sides agreeing to continue discussions after further consultations

The Moon is drifting away from Earth by about 3.8 cm each year, a gradual process driven by tidal interactions that has little immediate impact on our planet

Mumbai: Kandivali police arrested two suspects in Pune for allegedly duping a Mumbai businessman of Rs 8.22 lakh through a fake investment and IPO scam. The probe uncovered 22 mule accounts linked to 183 cyber fraud cases across 10 states

Nine monks were killed and 13 injured after an 11-year-old allegedly drove a pickup truck into a pilgrimage group in northeastern Thailand

The Ritabrata Banerjee-led TMC rebel faction met the Election Commission over its claim to the party, while the Mamata Banerjee camp questioned the meeting.

A hidden beach between Aksa and Marve has become Mumbai's latest viral destination after gaining popularity on social media. However, the unregulated spot lacks lifeguards and security, with reports of trespassing, illegal activities, environmental damage and growing concerns over public safety

The VB-G RAM G scheme was launched in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Manipur after the new law came into effect, guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment

The Faizabad Bar Association staged a protest and sought an FIR against several Ram Mandir Trust officials, demanding a fair investigation

Chinese officials said the 66-year-old pilot who died after crashing into Beijing's tallest building had been suffering from insomnia and anxiety

Two college students injured by an electric shock in a waterlogged area beneath Nerul's LP Bridge are recovering, as the incident triggers demands for accountability

The BMC suspended four officials, ordered a high-level inquiry and blacklisted a contractor after a man died in an alleged open manhole accident in Mumbai's Sakinaka

Despite the Supreme Court affirming pedestrians' right to unobstructed footpaths, bus stops and licensed stalls continue to block narrow sidewalks across Mumbai.

Following the fatal Chembur tree collapse, Dadar residents have urged authorities to inspect ageing trees around Shivaji Park, citing public safety concerns.

Mumbai witnessed heavy to very heavy rainfall for the fourth straight day, with Santacruz recording 205 mm of rain in 24 hours under the IMD's orange alert

After a fatal open manhole incident in Mumbai's Sakinaka, Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar called for culpable homicide charges against those responsible for civic negligence

A 55-year-old labourer died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Mumbai's Sakinaka. The viral CCTV video has sparked outrage over alleged civic negligence

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According to the CISF, the weapon was detected at 10.11 am during the routine security screening of a passenger at the station. CISF personnel immediately secured the individual and informed the Delhi Metro Rail Police (DMRP), Supreme Court

Among all weather stations, Mahabaleshwar recorded the highest rainfall at 77 mm, making it the wettest place in the state during the reporting period

In a statement, the IT company said the health, safety and well-being of its employees and their families remain its highest priority. It also said it is fully cooperating with the authorities as they investigate the matter

Consumers hoping for a cut in petrol and diesel prices will have to wait longer, with Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday making it clear that there is no immediate scope for reducing fuel rates despite a recent decline in global crude oil prices

The incident took place on July 1, when the St. Vincent and the Grenadines-flagged bulk carrier was sailing from Aden, Yemen. The vessel reported an attempted pirate attack about 300 nautical miles east-northeast of Djibouti

The airline resumed flights on the KozhikodeSalalah route on Thursday, while services between Kozhikode and Kuwait are set to restart on Friday. Flights connecting Bengaluru and Kuwait will resume from Saturday, with frequencies increasing gradually over the coming days