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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said that the state government was monitoring the situation and working with the Union government and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to assist those affected

According to an official from the Shahu Nagar police station in Mumbai, the alleged harassment began in June when the accused approached the teenager while she was studying alone in a classroom at her coaching centre

Sri Lanka has announced USD 1 million in financial assistance to Nepal after devastating flash floods claimed hundreds of lives and left more than a thousand people missing

Fadnavis urged mandals to familiarise themselves with food safety regulations and seek necessary guidance and training to ensure devotees are served pure and adulteration-free prasad

Since the helpline was activated, around 80-100 calls have been received from family members and others seeking information and assistance

The highway is set to become the second major highway in Maharashtra in terms of length after the Samruddhi Mahamarg and is expected to play a key role in the states planned expressway network

The court observed that the accused had acted in a planned manner while carrying out the illegal drug manufacturing operation. After considering the evidence and the prosecution's case, the special court sentenced all six convicts to 20 years' imprisonment

Tourists have gone there, and I spoke with them just a short while ago. Their relatives had come to see me; they informed me that contact has now been established, Mahajan said

Organisers of Mohan Bhagwats Madison Square Garden event have appealed to X for restoration of their suspended account ahead of Saturdays gathering, as the New York event faces criticism from some groups and a security advisory urges attendees to remain vigilant

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed mutual security and non-aggression arrangements among neighbouring Muslim states, saying Tehran is ready to cooperate on regional security based on its experience of war

Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said the recent rise in onion prices was driven by black marketing, hoarding and profiteering. She asserted that the country has adequate onion supplies to meet domestic demand during the upcoming festive season

CM said the development of Pandharpur is being planned with a 50-year vision, focusing on facilities for devotees as well as boosting the local economy. With the number of devotees visiting Pandharpur increasing every year, he said integrated and long-term planning for the entire city was necessary

The incident took place in Khupri village in Wada taluka in Palghar district. The three affected people complained of breathing difficulties and eye irritation after coming into contact with the substance

The seized stock, valued at Rs 1,07,463, was found during a surprise inspection conducted by the FDA's Pune Division at Kalwadi in Junnar on August 21, a release issued by FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe stated

The repair work is being carried out on the RE wall and approach slab section of the railway overbridge near MSEB Colony and the Gas Turbine Power Station (GTPS) in the Dronagiri node

Maharashtra Tribal Development Minister Ashok Uike's appeal came as a hunger strike by a group of tribal students entered its 15th day, with several protesters reportedly experiencing a decline in their health

Speaking at the programme at Kora Kendra Ground, Shinde said the initiative was about encouraging people to embrace Marathi rather than imposing the language on them. He also stated that Marathi should be viewed as a language that brings people together rather than divides them

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, while briefing the media here, said the 21 rescued Indian nationals are from Tamil Nadu and had travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Sitharaman was addressing a high-level business roundtable with CEOs, presidents, and senior executives of leading Canadian companies in Toronto. The roundtable brought together business leaders from a wide range of sectors

Authorities have urged families with relatives travelling in Nepal to provide accurate details so that officials can verify their status and coordinate assistance

Senior police officers and additional personnel were deployed at sensitive locations as a precaution, while police teams remained on the ground throughout the night. The situation was brought under control soon after the incident, and no further major untoward incident was reported

The FDA had carried out inspections as part of a surveillance exercise covering canteens and eateries operating in and around office establishments in the area, officials said

Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis said that no action will be taken against tje auto and taxi drivers for non-compliance during the extension period

A US Congress-constituted advisory body on religious freedom has urged the Trump administration to revoke the visa of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, who is visiting New York as part of a three-nation tour

According to an official statement, the special trains will run on September 11 and 13, 2026, providing additional travel options for passengers travelling between Mumbai and Goa and destinations along the Konkan route

PM Modi will visit Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30 on a bilateral visit at the invitation of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. From Tashkent, he will travel to Bishkek at the invitation of Kyrgyz Republic President Sadyr Zhaparov to participate in the 26th SCO Summit from August 31 to September 1

Ashwini Bhide issued the directions during a more than three-hour inspection of ongoing Pedestrian First and Garbage Vulnerable Point (GVP) elimination initiatives in Mulund, Bhandup, Kanjurmarg and Ghatkopar on Thursday

A Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Zilla Parishad member has urged authorities to construct a high protection wall along the Khavdya Hill cliff after three members of a family died following fatal falls from the site

The emergency facility will provide assistance and information to people affected by the floods and those trying to contact family members in the disaster-hit areas, an official statement issued by the MEA stated

The incident took place in April in the Dhulijan forest area of Lakhipathar in Digboi. Mangal Singh's cries reportedly alerted local residents, who informed the Digboi Forest Department

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed officials and four ministers to coordinate rescue and relief efforts for people from the state affected by the Nepal floods. A team has been sent to Kathmandu, while ministers will coordinate with the Centre from Delhi

Addressing a special media briefing on the Nepal disaster in New Delhi, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Nepalese counterpart Balendra Shah on Wednesday and expressed India's solidarity with Nepal, offering all possible humanitarian assistance

Among those unaccounted for are hikers, climbers, and tourists from across the world, many of whom travel to Nepal to take on some of the world's highest peaks, as well as Hindu devotees visiting the Himalayan nation on pilgrimage

Congress general secretary in-charge of organisation K C Venugopal said the scale of destruction caused by the floods was unprecedented and called for relief efforts to focus on saving as many lives as possible

India has stepped up flood preparedness along its border with Nepal after devastating flash floods and suspected GLOF activity. NDRF IG Narendra Singh Bundela said there has been no adverse impact in Indian territory so far, while teams remain ready for rapid deployment

The Tecnam P2006T aircraft, operated by Kanpur-based Garg Aviation Ltd, crashed in the afternoon near the Ganga Barrage, around five nautical miles from Kanpur Civil Airport

Outpatient department (OPD) services at several government hospitals were also affected, while government offices and educational institutions in some districts reported thin attendance after employees took mass casual leave

In separate replies filed before the High Court, the police also argued that the fresh bail pleas were not maintainable in view of the Supreme Court's January 5 order, which had rejected bail for Khalid and Imam while granting relief to five other accused in the case

People aged over 75 were the worst-affected group, with around 9,600 heat-related deaths recorded in a single week in late June, when temperatures in Germany rose above 40 degrees Celsius. Another 4,000 heat-related deaths were recorded between late July and mid-August, the institute said

The problem is linked to height restrictions imposed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), as the Metro structure falls within the air funnel zone of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA)

At least 178 Indian nationals are missing after devastating flash floods swept through Nepal's Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river regions. Twenty-one Indians were rescued from flood-hit Timure, while Indian missions in Nepal and China have activated emergency helplines

The figure is higher than the sales recorded during the corresponding period of last year's Onam season, indicating strong demand for liquor across the state during the festival period

The arrests followed a series of raids and searches conducted in and around Panvel after police initially detained two local residents and recovered cannabis from their possession

The temple, located in Maharashtra's Dharashiv district, witnesses the arrival of lakhs of devotees every year, particularly during festivals and extended holiday periods. The deployment is aimed at strengthening security and helping manage the large crowds expected during the upcoming festive season

According to the state government, officials involved in the rescue and coordination efforts identified a group of 28 pilgrims from Tirupati who are currently in Kathmandu. Their safety has been confirmed, providing relief to their families amid the difficult situation in Nepal

The exact sequence of events remains unclear, but torrents of water and debris crashed downstream on both sides of the border on Wednesday morning. Surveillance video from the Chinese side showed a wall of mud and water crashing over a building as terrified people ran away

According to a report issued by the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) on Thursday morning, 57 of those believed to be stranded had travelled through a tour agency, while the remaining tourists were travelling independently

A four-seater dual-engine training aircraft crashed near the Ganga Barrage in Kanpur on Thursday, killing instructor Sachin Bhatia from Gujarat and trainee Abhishek Pujari from Karnataka. The aircraft had taken off from the Garg Aviation Training Centre shortly before the crash

The victims were identified as Amol Shinde, 20, and Manoj Shinde, 26. Both men were found trapped inside the drainage chamber under circumstances that were still being investigated