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Uddhav and Shinde-led Shiv Sena factions should come together: Bachchu Kadu

Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Former Maharashtra Minister Bachchu Kadu made the appeal a day after both the Shiv Sena and the Shiv Sena (UBT) marked the party's 60th foundation day separately

20 Jun 2026 11:11 pm
Five tourists feared drowned during swimming at Ganpatipule Beach

According to initial information, several members of the group entered the sea for swimming after arriving at Ganpatipule. The incident occurred on the morning of June 20 when a group of 19 tourists from Bidkin visited the popular coastal destination

20 Jun 2026 8:46 pm
CISF emerges as key agency in crackdown on coal mafia

Recent amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) have transformed the role of the CISF from a security provider into a more empowered enforcement agency

20 Jun 2026 8:35 pm
Maharashtra: Five dead, 18 injured after temple roof collapses in Parbhani

The incident occurred at around 3.30 pm when the slab of the temple's assembly hall, known as the sabha mandap, suddenly gave way, officials said on Saturday

20 Jun 2026 8:15 pm
Mumbai joins nationwide PM-VBRY rollout; PM Modi releases Rs 2,400 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed Rs 2,400 crore under the PM-Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana, benefiting over 15 lakh people nationwide. The scheme supports first-time employees, formal job creation and workforce expansion, with regional events held across India, including Mumbai

20 Jun 2026 2:39 pm
Hours after ceasefire, Israeli airstrike hits southern Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the group would respond with force if attacked, while insisting its weapons are directed only against Israel

20 Jun 2026 1:21 pm
NTA conducts nationwide mock drill to ensure smooth NEET-UG re-examination

The exercise was aimed at testing preparedness at examination centres and improving coordination among agencies involved in conducting the exam

20 Jun 2026 1:01 pm
World leaders at G7 welcome Trump-brokered US-Iran deal to ease regional tension

World leaders, including the G7, UN and senior US lawmakers, welcomed the US-Iran memorandum, calling it a major diplomatic breakthrough. The agreement aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce regional tensions

20 Jun 2026 11:50 am
Iran says US talks postponed, new negotiations to be scheduled in coming days

Iran said scheduled talks with the US in Switzerland have been postponed, with fresh negotiations expected in the coming days. Tehran said discussions under the recently signed MoU will proceed once conditions, including regional de-escalation and other commitments, are met

20 Jun 2026 11:47 am
Trump expects Iran to agree to final deal within 60 days

US President Donald Trump said he expects Iran to agree to a final deal within 60 days of signing the MoU, warning of consequences if negotiations fail. The comments come as planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland were postponed amid rising regional tensions

20 Jun 2026 11:43 am
Heavy rain, strong winds forecast in five Tamil Nadu districts; moderate showers

The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall and strong winds in five Tamil Nadu districts, with moderate showers expected across the state, Puducherry and Karaikal over the next week. Chennai is likely to witness cloudy skies and light to moderate rain

20 Jun 2026 11:40 am
PM Modi to visit Odisha today; President Murmu to join him in Mayurbhanj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu will visit Odisha's Mayurbhanj district to mark two years of the BJP government in the state. The leaders will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore across multiple sectors

20 Jun 2026 11:38 am
Vigilance raid on Odisha engineer: 32 plots, two farmhouses and cash found

The raids were conducted in connection with allegations on Satyanarayan Sethy, assistant executive engineer of Kotpad block

20 Jun 2026 10:14 am
Tamil Nadu Assembly opposes Karnatakas Mekedatu dam plan

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay piloted the government resolution over the nearly 13 years long dispute with the neighbouring state, with the members of the opposition backing Vijay

20 Jun 2026 10:08 am
NEET re-exam: NTA issues admit card reminders ahead of June 21 test

The agency informed that legitimate SMS messages would be sent from the official sender ID NICPEP, and emails would originate from no-reply.neet.nta@nic.in.

20 Jun 2026 10:03 am
Satheesan unveils Kerala Budget with Mission Samudra, tax relief and Gen-Z push

One of the key tax relief announcements was the Flood Cess Arrears Settlement Scheme, 2026.

20 Jun 2026 9:58 am
Mumbai weather update: Hot and humid condition likely to continue on Saturday

Mumbai is expected to experience hot and humid weather on Saturday, with temperatures touching 35 degree Celsius and no rain forecast by the IMD. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon remains stalled over southern Maharashtra, though the city's air quality continues to stay in the good category

20 Jun 2026 9:51 am
NEET-UG retest: Delhi HC upholds temporary Telegram restriction

The HC upheld the decision of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under Section 69A of the Information of Technology Act in ordedr to ensure a fair re-examination of the NEET (Undergraduate).

20 Jun 2026 9:49 am
New BCI lets users play video games using only their thoughts

The study revealed brain activity follows established neural pathways. Learning to use a BCI was easier when the system worked with those existing pathways

20 Jun 2026 9:44 am
Israel strikes kill 18 in Lebanon as Hezbollah clashes intensify

Lebanese media reported at least 18 people killed in the strikes, and Israel said four soldiers died

20 Jun 2026 9:41 am
US-Iran peace talks collapse as Switzerland meeting is called off

Earlier on Thursday, a sources said Irans lead negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf was not planning to attend

20 Jun 2026 9:37 am
Thackerays are losing grip in state

As new power centres emerge, leaders who once stood firmly with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief no longer see a future with him, while his cousin is struggling to turn public attention into electoral success

20 Jun 2026 9:29 am
mid-day Opinion: Teach children the importance of cleanliness

Photographs showed Japanese fans picking up litter and stuffing it into bags they brought with them, leaving the stands spotless.

20 Jun 2026 9:26 am
Commercial or industrial? MahaRERA sides with buyers in Jangid Annexe row

Builders own agreements become key evidence in MahaRERA ruling, Authority says promoter cannot market units as commercial and later claim they are industrial to avoid jurisdiction

20 Jun 2026 9:21 am
NEET re-test: Admit cards, timings, rules and security checks your final guide

From reporting time and dress code to security checks and permitted items, heres everything candidates need to know before June 21 exam

20 Jun 2026 9:14 am
Uddhav Thackeray vows to rebuild Sena, tells workers fight is not over

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief apologises to voters from rebel MPs constituencies; says his workers are not demoralised, but charged and ready to rebuild party

20 Jun 2026 9:00 am
Blood relation is not enough: Eknath Shinde takes swipe at Thackeray

Eknath Shinde slams Sena (UBT) chief, says disappointment with Thackerays leadership is reason for defections

20 Jun 2026 8:41 am
BEST strike has little impact in Navi Mumbai as NMMT steps up

NMMT diverts buses to routes covered by BEST to ease commuter woes

20 Jun 2026 8:32 am
BEST strike pushes Mumbai Metro ridership up as commuters switch tracks

While the Blue Line 1 witnessed 38,000 more ridership, the Aqua Line Metro 3 saw a notable increase of 30,214 commuters

20 Jun 2026 8:21 am
Transport minister Sarnaik opens talks on BEST buses, budgets and union demands

Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik says undertaking must maintain balance between wet-lease and self-owned buses

20 Jun 2026 8:11 am
Mumbai BEST strike: Chairperson skips strike talks, attends Shiv Sena rally

Trushna Vishwasrao tells mediapersons she had already held meeting with Action Committee, assuring them that their demands would be met, yet they continued strike

20 Jun 2026 8:02 am
Mumbai BEST strike: BKCs Public Transport Day under strain

BEST strike derails BKCs car-free push as commuters scramble for cabs, auto-rickshaws, and private buses

20 Jun 2026 7:53 am
Portion of old building collapses in Byculla; no injuries reported

A portion of a vacant MHADA-declared dangerous building collapsed during demolition in Mumbai's Byculla (West) on Friday night. No injuries were reported as the structure was unoccupied, while authorities halted demolition work and ordered enhanced safety measures

20 Jun 2026 7:49 am
BEST strike brings Mumbai to a halt as 23,000 workers walk off the job

Only 48 buses of the total 2766 roll out as strike leaves citizens scrambling for alternatives on Friday; strike to continue says union

20 Jun 2026 7:40 am
Horoscope today, June 20: 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

20 Jun 2026 4:06 am
26-year-old Pune man falls to death while taking photograph at Lohagad Fort

A 26-year-old Pune resident died after falling nearly 400 feet into a gorge at Lohagad Fort in Maval tehsil while trekking with his fiance and two friends. Police said the victim, who was scheduled to marry in November, lost his balance near a cliff edge on Thursday

19 Jun 2026 8:28 pm
No Marathi certificate, no exemption: State warns taxi and auto driver

Authorities have warned that drivers who fail to comply may face legal and penal action, while stressing that the goal is to improve communication and service quality rather than punish drivers

19 Jun 2026 8:24 pm
Pilots' body challenges AI171 crash findings, cites electrical failure theory

Addressing a press conference, FIP President Captain C.S. Randhawa alleged that investigators overlooked critical technical evidence and excluded experienced aviation experts from key parts of the investigation

19 Jun 2026 6:45 pm
CISF foils five attempts to smuggle weapons into Delhi Metro, recovers Rs 22.77

According to the data, CISF personnel also recovered a range of personal belongings including gold jewellery weighing 80 grams. The jewellery included chains, rings, earrings, a mangalsutra, and other items. Silver ornaments were also recovered and returned after verification of ownership

19 Jun 2026 6:26 pm
Rajnath Singh stresses defence self-reliance at Nagpur facility launch

He was speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony for a 10,000-tonne aluminium extrusion press at the state-owned Yantra India Limited (YIL) in Ambajhari, Nagpur.The new facility will help reduce dependence on imports of critical aluminium components

19 Jun 2026 4:44 pm
Raigad ACB arrests revenue official, peon for accepting Rs 30,000 bribe

Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a revenue official and a peon in Raigad for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 30,000 bribe to process a land-related proposal. The duo was caught in a trap laid by the ACB after the complainant reported the alleged demand

19 Jun 2026 4:07 pm
India calls Pakistan 'Frankenstein state' at UN, accuses it of backing terrorism

Responding to remarks by Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), India's First Secretary to the UN, Anupama Singh, rejected allegations against India and reiterated

19 Jun 2026 3:59 pm
Israeli minister says 'all of Lebanon must burn' after deaths of four soldiers

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sparked controversy after calling for a major escalation in Lebanon following the deaths of four Israeli soldiers

19 Jun 2026 3:33 pm
Ebola cases in DR Congo rise to 896, death toll reaches 232

Health authorities recorded 21 new confirmed cases, including six deaths in the eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu and said more than 6,300 contacts are being monitored

19 Jun 2026 2:44 pm
PM Modi to distribute PM-VBRY incentives today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute incentives worth around Rs 2,400 crore under the PM-Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, aimed at promoting job creation, formal employment and social security coverage

19 Jun 2026 12:43 pm
CJP writes to PM Modi over student suicides, examination controversies

In a letter addressed to the prime minister, Abhijeet Dipke said the country was facing a serious crisis affecting students and their mental well-being

19 Jun 2026 12:29 pm
Kharge, Congress leaders wish Rahul Gandhi on his birthday

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and the Congress party extended birthday wishes to Rahul Gandhi, praising his commitment to constitutional values, social justice, and the voices of the marginalised

19 Jun 2026 12:20 pm
Lucknow: NEET aspirant, 17, dies by suicide days before re-exam

A 17-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide in Lucknow ahead of the June 21 re-examination. Family members said she was under stress following the cancellation of the original NEET-UG 2026 exam

19 Jun 2026 11:03 am
Gulf allies see Iran deal as transformative

According to Vance, regional governments viewed the Obama-era accord as empowering Iran and enabling its influence across the Middle East

19 Jun 2026 9:50 am
Iran orders swift clearance for ships crossing Strait of Hormuz after US deal

The SNSC said under the MoU, no fee will be charged for 60 days for passage by ships requesting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, and all the expenses will be covered by the Iranian government

19 Jun 2026 9:47 am