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Mumbais seven lakes held 12,95,274 million litres of water, or 89.49 per cent of total live storage, as of 6 am on August 12. Vihar and Modak Sagar remained full, while Tulsi stood at 99.46 per cent. The current stock is higher than the same period last year

How the title role of Indias first 100 crore blockbuster went to late Pradeep Rawat, who I had a long, fun chat with once

US Central Command said American forces disabled the Panama-flagged M/V Vela Nova after it allegedly attempted to breach the US blockade of Iranian ports

There is merit in saying that West Indies are in real danger of not being part of the ODI World Cup for the second time in a row.

The death toll from Mondays 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has risen to 188, with 1,677 people injured, according to Asocapitales

US President Donald Trump said he would love to run for another term in 2028 but acknowledged that the law poses a major obstacle. The 22nd Amendment bars anyone from being elected US president more than twice

Typhoon Dolphin moved deeper into central Chinas Hubei province on Tuesday, flooding streets and forcing tourist attractions to close

Industrial poultry production has increased the movement of Campylobacter bacteria by more than 100 times, according to an analysis by the University of Oxford

US President Donald Trump secretly switched from an older Air Force One aircraft to an Air Force C-32A while leaving the NATO summit in Ankara, according to The Washington Post

Three police personnel have faced disciplinary action after a truck seized for allegedly carrying stone chips without a valid challan went missing from Mufassil police station in Bihars Munger district

Schools in Bhopal and Guna will remain closed on Wednesday as heavy rain continued across Madhya Pradesh for the third consecutive day

Elephant rides at Jaipurs historic Amer Fort have witnessed a sharp decline, with tourist numbers falling by nearly 70 per cent in seven years

Millions across Europe are preparing to witness a rare total solar eclipse on Wednesday, with the Moon set to block out the Sun along a path crossing Russia, Greenland, Iceland and Spain

The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration department inspected Indira Canteen kitchens at Gottigere in Bengaluru South and Lingarajapuram in Bengaluru North on Tuesday as part of its ongoing food safety checks across the city

Delhi Police have displayed posters featuring photographs of 19 wanted terrorists linked to groups including Indian Mujahideen, Al-Qaeda and Khalistani terror networks at multiple locations across the capital

President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Janu by Blondie, the latest Indian cafe from Bastian Hospitality in Juhu, blends dhaba-style flavours with a colourful, kitschy setting and retro Bollywood music. From Raj Kachori and podi baby idlis to Mishti Doi Creme Brulee, heres what to try

A landslide at Gaushiya Chawl in Kurla West, Mumbai, early Wednesday left 6-8 people feared trapped under debris. Two suspected dead bodies have been sent to a hospital, while two injured persons were shifted to Kurla Bhabha Hospital. MFB, NDRF, police and BMC teams are conducting rescue operations.

A leopard skin seized from a man arrested in Dongri has prompted the Maharashtra Forest Department to investigate whether the animal was killed in Sanjay Gandhi National Park

The rejuvenation of the 200-year-old Bandra Talao has been paused during the monsoon, with the BMC planning to resume the first phase from October 1

After report in this paper, civic body finally opens facility for commuters and staff nearly two months after its installation

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended the food licence of ST Canteen Upahar Gruh at the Sillod ST depot in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and ordered its immediate closure after an inspection found multiple food safety and hygiene violations.

Malad police arrested two housemaids in separate theft cases and recovered stolen property after examining footage from 60 to 70 government and private CCTV cameras

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday criticised the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration over what it described as drastic action against food establishments

Two people, including a 2.5-year-old child were killed and six others injured after a fire broke out in two flats on the 11th floor of Shanta Bhavan on Church Road in Vile Parle West, Mumbai

Nearly two months after the Maharashtra FDA began cracking down on the use of newspapers to wrap and pack food, the practice continues across Mumbai

A woman allegedly lost Rs 19,000 after two men watched her enter her PIN at an HDFC Bank ATM near Mangal Murti Junction in Mankhurd

Mumbai witnessed unexpected showers on Tuesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department to upgrade its alert for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region from green to yellow until Wednesday

Barely seven months after its completion, the 680-metre Bandra East skywalk is facing concerns over poor upkeep. A mid-day spot check found 11 hawkers and 12 people sleeping or camping on the bridge, along with garbage and occasional lighting failures

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The fire was reported at around 10.02 pm at Shanta Bhavan Building on Church Road, near St Xavier School, according to information from the Mumbai Fire Brigade

The move is aimed at improving road safety and preventing roadside encroachments from obstructing traffic or creating risks for motorists, officials said

Thousands of people gathered with the national flag on Fergusson College Road, turning the usually busy stretch into a sea of saffron, white and green ahead of Independence Day

The victim and a male friend were returning from Umargam when their motorcycle skidded and crashed near Amgaon. While the pair were standing near the road, suspects passing in a vehicle noticed them, officials said

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde issued the directions during a meeting at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai on Monday while reviewing the Food and Drug Administration's work and targets under the Viksit Maharashtra 2047 initiative for 2026-27

The proposal for the 'Brihanmumbai Cleanliness Service Scheme' was presented and approved in principle at a meeting of group leaders chaired by Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on Tuesday evening at BMC headquarters

The incident was highlighted by Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare, who questioned the police presence and response near the railway tracks

Had a fruitful meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to discuss deepening US-India strategic cooperation. Our close partnership with India is vital to addressing global security challenges. The United States and India share many of the same goals and our engagement continues to grow! the US Envoy posted

The JSSC conducted the examination on July 3, 2022, for recruitment to 1,279 Junior Engineer (Diploma) posts. However, reports emerged that the answer key for the first shift had gone viral and that the question paper had been leaked before the examination began

A special review meeting was held at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai to discuss the development of MSRTC properties. Shinde directed officials to ensure that new bus depots and other structures developed on the corporations land are equipped with modern facilities and have an iconic design that enhances the citys appearance

The Supreme Court heard the Uddhav Thackeray faction's challenge to the Maharashtra Speaker's decision on Shiv Sena MLAs, with Kapil Sibal arguing that a legislative wing split cannot by itself amount to a split in the political party

The highest number of structure removals was reported from the North Region and Central Region, with 480 structures removed in each area, police officials said

On August 4, the Phuket-Delhi flight AI2379, operated with an Airbus A320 aircraft, suddenly lost 300 feet in altitude amid mid-air turbulence, leaving at least 17 people injured. The plane had 145 people onboard, including 137 passengers and 8 crew members

Maharashtra Soil and Water Conservation Minister Sanjay Rathod has directed all government departments and local authorities to work together to promote awareness about the importance of protecting soil and water resources

Mumbai's Andheri Police arrested two men for allegedly assaulting a 40-year-old autorickshaw passenger and snatching her purse containing Rs 3,000 near Gundavali Metro station. Police traced the suspects through technical investigation and information from informers

The civic body has also started accepting applications for birth and death registrations and corrections at Civil Facilitation Centres (CFCs) located at ward offices through the Registration of Birth & Death (RBD) portal

The joint operation was conducted by the civic body's T, S and N wards, with the aim of making footpaths safer and easier for pedestrians to use, officials said

Maharashtra FDA has permanently cancelled the manufacturing licences of 10 Ayurvedic drug units and issued show-cause notices to 135 others after inspecting all 434 licensed units in the state and finding serious violations of prescribed safety and GMP norms

Tribal Development Minister Ashok Uike briefed the state Cabinet about the incident during its meeting in Mumbai. According to Uike, six girls were bitten by a snake while they were sleeping on the floor of the hostel on Sunday night. Three of them later died

The court convicted Assad of crimes against humanity and other offences, citing his position as the highest decision-maker and his role in issuing orders to state institutions involved in the violations. The court also sentenced Assad's cousin and former political security chief to death