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Mumbai lakes levels stand at 88.50 per cent as Modak Sagar, Vihar, Tulsi remain

Mumbais seven lakes held 12,80,931 million litres of water, or 88.50 per cent of total live storage capacity, as of 6 am on August 7. Modak Sagar, Vihar and Tulsi remained 100 per cent full, while Tansa stood at 98.69% amid continued rainfall in catchment areas

7 Aug 2026 9:58 am
US defends online screening policy as report claims wider visa scrutiny

The US State Department defended its extensive online screening of visa applicants after reports claimed the Trump administration was expanding social media vetting to additional visa categories, including foreign journalists and certain Canadian and Mexican professionals

7 Aug 2026 9:50 am
Public outcry helps restore KEM survivor shelter

The One Stop Centre at KEM Hospital has resumed full operations after a temporary disruption in emergency shelter services. Staff strength has been restored, while counselling, legal aid, protection and round-the-clock shelter services are now available to survivors

7 Aug 2026 9:34 am
Doctors Without Borders warns DRC Ebola outbreak is 'more critical than ever'

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 4,053 confirmed cases and 1,850 deaths, according to health authorities. UNICEF said 330 children have died, while Doctors Without Borders warned the outbreak is spreading at an unprecedented pace with no signs of slowing

7 Aug 2026 9:17 am
Elderly man killed, two women rescued after factory wall collapses in Puducherry

An elderly man died and two women were rescued after a factory compound wall collapsed near the Mettupalayam lorry terminal in Puducherry during heavy rain

7 Aug 2026 9:14 am
PG medical student declared brain-dead after hit-and-run near Andhra mall

A 28-year-old postgraduate medical student was declared brain-dead after she was allegedly run over by a car outside a mall in Andhra Pradesh's Rajamahendravaram

7 Aug 2026 9:11 am
Jharkhand students to march towards Assembly as JPSC protest enters 14th day

Student organisations in Jharkhand will march to the State Assembly on Friday as the protest over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations entered its 14th day. Protesters are demanding cancellation of the disputed examinations, judicial inquiry and reforms to ensure transparency in the recruitment process

7 Aug 2026 9:01 am
PM Modi's breakfast meeting with new NDA MPs to focus on Parliament strategy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a breakfast meeting with newly elected NDA Lok Sabha MPs on Friday to discuss parliamentary procedures, legislative responsibilities and the government's strategy for the upcoming session

7 Aug 2026 8:57 am
Google Assistant to be replaced by Gemini across Android devices

Google will begin shutting down Google Assistant from September 4 as it transitions users to Gemini, its next-generation AI assistant. The phased rollout will affect Android, Wear OS, Android Auto and supported accessories, while vehicles equipped with Google built-in will continue receiving assistant support

7 Aug 2026 8:39 am
US investigates airport safety lapse involving Trump's helicopter

US federal agencies are investigating how a commercial aircraft was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump's Marine One helicopter approached Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

7 Aug 2026 8:36 am
Trump reportedly seeks answers on military stockpiles amid Iran conflict

US President Donald Trump reportedly confronted War Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Camp David meeting over concerns about dwindling US military stockpiles amid the conflict with Iran

7 Aug 2026 8:33 am
Six family members, including two infants, killed in Pratapgarh house collapse

Six members of a family, including two infants, were killed after a nearly century-old house collapsed during heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district. A lone survivor managed to escape the debris and alert neighbours, prompting rescue efforts by locals and police

7 Aug 2026 8:30 am
Lok Sabha passes Taxation Amendment Bill and UPI payments law without debate

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and a Bill to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, without a debate

7 Aug 2026 8:28 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Zip it up, Bhumi. Its done, bro

Bhumi Pednekkar went viral for all the wrong reasons last week. If her tone deafness was not clear after she launched her expensive water, her latest video has confirmed that she literally doesnt care

7 Aug 2026 8:25 am
Borivali Police book 10, including birthday boy, over celebratory firing

A birthday celebration in Mumbai's Borivali West ended in legal action after a video allegedly showing celebratory firing on a public road went viral

7 Aug 2026 8:23 am
Mid-Day Opinion: FDA must not allow its crackdown to get hijacked

These fakes will puncture the confidence the public has in these measures

7 Aug 2026 8:22 am
Wildlife groups warn Maharashtra's tiger corridor plan could harm connectivity

A coalition of 20 conservationists and wildlife organisations has urged the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to review Maharashtra's tiger corridor mapping strategy. The group argues that relying solely on the Least Cost Path (LCP) model could undermine habitat connectivity and long-term tiger conservation

7 Aug 2026 8:18 am
Navi Mumbai ACB urges citizens to report corruption through helpline 1064

The Navi Mumbai unit of the Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has intensified its awareness campaign, urging citizens to report public servants demanding bribes through its toll-free helpline 1064 or WhatsApp number 99203 51064 instead of paying illegal gratification

7 Aug 2026 8:14 am
Vikhroli family feud turns deadly as father and teenage son are stabbed to death

A year-long family dispute allegedly escalated into a deadly stabbing in Mumbai's Vikhroli West, leaving a 40-year-old man and his 14-year-old son dead. Two other family members were also injured, while police have launched an investigation into the double murder

7 Aug 2026 8:10 am
Goregaon man booked after alleged sexual assault of pregnant stray dog in Mumbai

Mumbai Police have booked a 26-year-old man from Goregaon West for allegedly sexually assaulting a pregnant stray dog. The FIR was registered after a 21-year-old animal activist allegedly caught the accused and approached the police. An investigation into the case is underway

7 Aug 2026 8:05 am
Three mechanics injured after ceiling plaster collapses at Majas BEST depot

Three mechanics employed by a private bus operator were injured after chunks of plaster fell from the ceiling of a store room-cum-rest room at Mumbai's Majas BEST depot

7 Aug 2026 8:00 am
Ashwini Bhide outlines BMC's plan for safer footpaths and flood mitigation

BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide has outlined a mission-mode 'Pedestrian First' campaign to reclaim 320 km of footpaths by removing encroachments and unauthorised hawkers. She also addressed flood mitigation efforts and the future of Mumbai's water cut

7 Aug 2026 7:43 am
BKC Police solve handbag snatching case after scanning 200 CCTV cameras

The Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) Police arrested a 22-year-old man within 36 hours of allegedly snatching a woman's handbag while she was travelling in an autorickshaw. Investigators analysed footage from over 200 CCTV cameras before tracing and arresting the accused in Bandra

7 Aug 2026 7:38 am
Andheri ESIC Hospital reopening delayed again; no fresh timeline for services

The reopening of the ESIC Hospital in Andheri has been delayed once again, with authorities unable to announce a fresh timeline

7 Aug 2026 7:27 am
BMC takes key step towards introducing municipal pet parks across Mumbai

Mumbai could soon get dedicated municipal pet parks as the BMC has initiated the process to introduce provisions for them under the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034

7 Aug 2026 7:21 am
Mumbai Diary: Friday Dossier

The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce

7 Aug 2026 7:12 am
Horoscope today, August 7: 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

7 Aug 2026 2:32 am
Mumbai: 128 ATM cards and 57 phones seized as cops bust cyber fraud gang in Goa

According to the police, the accused were involved in cyber fraud, online gaming operations and illegal financial transactions. The arrests were made following an investigation linked to an earlier case registered at Pant Nagar Police Station in Mumbai

6 Aug 2026 10:41 pm
Baby's discharge delayed over insurance approval, SCDRC pulls up Mumbai hospital

In an order passed last month in a case dating back to 2017, the commission directed the hospital to pay Rs 25,000 as compensation to the complainant and Rs 10,000 towards litigation costs

6 Aug 2026 10:30 pm
US Senate panel advances contempt case against Anthony Fauci

Fauci last week had invoked his constitutional right to stay silent to prevent self-incrimination under antagonistic questioning from Republican senators, as they probed him over unsubstantiated claims that the origins of the pandemic were covered up

6 Aug 2026 9:47 pm
Nashik hit with mild tremors days after series of seismic activity

According to the District Disaster Management Office, the tremors were reported at Dalwat in Kalwan taluka at 3.38 pm,Asarbari in Peth taluka at 3.38 pm and Borgaon in Surgana taluka at 3.40 pm

6 Aug 2026 9:41 pm
Maharashtra resident doctors call off statewide strike after Bombay HC directive

In a statement issued today, Central MARD said the decision to end the strike was taken in deference to the courts directions and in adherence to the rule of law. The association clarified that the agitation was not withdrawn due to the acceptance or resolution of its demands

6 Aug 2026 9:25 pm
BMC water supply disruption: Parts of Mumbai to face 24-hr shutdown on Aug 11-12

During the shutdown, several areas in K South Ward will receive water at low pressure, while the water supply in the entire H East Ward will remain completely suspended

6 Aug 2026 9:24 pm
Maharashtra forms expert panel to review Pune-Nashik rail route impact on GMRT

The committee will study whether the original railway alignment can be restored without affecting the functioning of the sensitive scientific facility, officials said

6 Aug 2026 8:52 pm
Maharashtra warns app-based aggregators of action over missed Sept 1 deadline

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said that the Maharashtra government has already notified the Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2026, and is ready to grant licences to all eligible aggregators that comply with the regulations

6 Aug 2026 8:26 pm
Three mechanics injured after plaster falls from ceiling at BEST's Majas depot

The incident occurred at around 6.45 am inside the depot premises when sections of plaster suddenly detached from the ceiling and fell on the workers

6 Aug 2026 8:16 pm
'Gen Z protesters are not anti-national, their grievances are genuine'

Speaking at the inauguration of the annual championship conference organised by the India's International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN), Bhagwat addressed more than 2,000 students from Generation Z and Generation Alpha as the organisation marked its 15th anniversary

6 Aug 2026 8:13 pm
Gujarat to form task force to enforce analogue paneer, cheese and butter ban

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said the decision follows Wednesday's notification issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, prohibiting unstandardised analogue dairy products across the state

6 Aug 2026 7:39 pm
Govt questioning Meta team whether company is following law of the land

Meta will also be questioned on their algorithms, whether compliance mechanism has sufficient checks and balances, and guardrails to meet constitutional and legal requirements, government sources said

6 Aug 2026 7:23 pm
Mumbai water meter bribery case: BMC official granted anticipatory bail

A Mumbai court granted anticipatory bail to a BMC water meter inspector accused in the alleged Rs 40,000 bribery case, directing him to cooperate with the Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) investigation while complying with strict bail conditions imposed by the court

6 Aug 2026 7:20 pm
FDA cancels licence of Ayurvedic medicine maker over safety violations

According to the FDA Inducare Pharma allegedly failed to maintain proper records showing that approved Ayurvedic ingredients were used in manufacturing

6 Aug 2026 7:20 pm
Man opens emergency exit on Kuala Lumpur-Kochi flight, held

Police said that the passenger allegedly tried to force open the aircraft's emergency exit door and damaged the window panel in the process. He is also accused of threatening passengers, causing panic and endangering the safety of everyone on board

6 Aug 2026 7:13 pm
Mumbai civic body launches integrated waste management system in G-South Ward

The BMC has appealed to citizens to cooperate during the transition, assuring that every effort is being made to restore normal waste collection services at the earliest

6 Aug 2026 7:10 pm
Tarun Tejpal case timeline: From acquittal to 10-year jail term

The Tarun Tejpal case has spanned nearly 13 years, beginning with allegations of sexual assault by a junior colleague during Tehelka's ThinkFest event in Goa in 2013. The case saw an FIR, arrest, trial, acquittal by a sessions court in 2021 and its reversal by the Bombay High Court in 2026

6 Aug 2026 6:50 pm
Europe heatwave: Italy on red alert as Austria sets hot weather record

Italy's Health Ministry placed all 27 cities monitored under its national heat surveillance system on red alert Thursday - the first time this year the entire network has been under the highest warning level simultaneously

6 Aug 2026 6:48 pm
Tarun Tejpal to move SC after Bombay HC convicts him in 2013 rape case

We will be appealing against this order. We feel the order is wrong. We will be moving the Supreme Court against the order, Tejpal said

6 Aug 2026 6:32 pm
JP Nadda assures Centre's support during visit to flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh

Nadda toured Possa village and the adjoining NEEPCO colony, where he said the Centre, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stands firmly with the people of the state during the crisis, officials said

6 Aug 2026 6:12 pm
CJP announces its first national working committee

The CJP said it plans to establish State Coordination Committees, along with Lok Sabha and city-level coordination units across India within the next six months

6 Aug 2026 6:04 pm
No proposal to blend ethanol with aviation fuel: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu's remarks came after former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged that the government was planning to mix ethanol with ATF, raising concerns over flight safety

6 Aug 2026 5:38 pm
Maharashtra govt will follow Bombay HC orders on doctors' strike: CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said the government considers every doctor equally important, irrespective of the system of medicine they practise, and added that protesting while patient care is affected is not appropriate

6 Aug 2026 5:19 pm