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A copy of the order dated August 13, passed by Tribunal Member V S Deshmukh in Kalyan, was made available on Sunday
The complaint against the local BJP leaders was lodged by Suhas Ghag, who runs a pest control business. According to the FIR, Ghag went to meet a relative in Shivajinagar on the night of August 11, when a crowd had gathered amid an ongoing altercation
The episode began on July 22, when four girls reportedly started behaving strangely, crying and laughing uncontrollably. Officials suspect the behaviour could be linked to mental stress
According to the police, the accused allegedly gained the trust of the owner of Morya Jewellers and the jeweller's customers before absconding with gold ornaments valued at Rs 1.12 crore. His questioning led to the recovery of the entire haul of 865 grams of jewellery
Local authorities and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have launched an investigation into a Nalasopara-based bakery from where the cake was ordered for a womans birthday on Saturday, an official said
Addressing a public meeting in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, Shah alleged that during the Independence Day programme at the Congress headquarters, party leader Sonia Gandhi asked 'Vande Mataram' to be stopped midway through the song
During an inspection of Train No. 22938, operated by Rathore Caterers, at Vadodara station on August 11, two unauthorised vendors were found onboard without prescribed uniforms and valid ID cards. IRCTC recorded the violation and initiated action against the service provider
Mumbai Metro One has launched a digital pass on WhatsApp, allowing commuters to purchase Trip and Store Value passes and access them through Google Wallet and Apple Wallet
Mumbai Police and wildlife rescuers rescued a rare loggerhead sea turtle weighing around 100 kg after it was found struggling to swim in the Arabian Sea. The turtle was handed over to RAWW, treated, and stabilised before being shifted to a sea turtle rehabilitation centre in Dahanu
The sailor is suspected to have died by suicide. Mumbai Police, in a statement, said that prima facie, the deaths of the sailor's wife and two children, aged two months and three years respectively, appear to have been caused by poisoning
Airoli-Kalwa Elevated Suburban Corridor has achieved 45 per cent progress, with Phase-I completed and Phase-II delayed due to pending land acquisition and rehabilitation. Of the required 2.40 hectares, 1.87 hectares of government land has been acquired, while 0.53 hectares of private land remains
Two security screeners were injured at Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport on Sunday after a round was discharged while a passenger's declared licensed firearm was being inspected. Police and aviation security officials are investigating the incident
Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation has completed all works under its scope for trespass control measures on Mumbais suburban railway network under MUTP-III. The Rs 551-crore project has achieved 100 per cent physical progress, including 28 new FOBs, extensions, linkways, a subway and fencing
Borivali-Virar 5th and 6th Lines Project has achieved 30 per cent physical progress, with MRVC targeting completion by 2029. The Rs 2,184-crore project includes land acquisition, bridge, platform and FOB works aimed at increasing capacity and improving train service segregation
The project, sanctioned at a cost of Rs 1,510 crore, is a major capacity augmentation project on Central Railway and is targeted for completion in 2028. Significant progress has been achieved across the corridor, MRVC said
The project, sanctioned at a cost of Rs 2,184 crore, is a major capacity augmentation project on the Western Railway suburban corridor. The 26-km stretch between Borivali and Virar is being expanded to segregate long-distance trains from suburban local services
BCI Chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra has apologised to law students amid the NALSAR convocation row. His apology follows criticism over a withdrawn order concerning advocate enrolment, while CJI Surya Kant had earlier pulled up the BCI over the decision
Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA has issued show-cause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a Vimal Elaichi advertisement, questioning whether it amounts to surrogate promotion of Vimal Pan Masala
Jerusalems iconic Friendship Bridge, also known as the Chords Bridge, was illuminated in saffron, white and green to mark Indias 80th Independence Day. The Embassy of India in Israel said the display symbolised the close friendship, shared values and growing ties between the two countries
Ministry of External Affairs thanked Russia, Somalia, Romania, Slovenia, Albania and Paraguay for their greetings on Indias 80th Independence Day. The MEA said India remains committed to strengthening bilateral partnerships, trade, investment and cooperation with the countries
More than 1,200 members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India joined the 80th Independence Day celebrations at India House in Nairobi. Similar events were held in Bahrain and France, featuring the Tricolour, Vande Mataram, cultural performances and community gatherings
Iran and Oman have agreed on shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, but technical discussions on a broader framework are continuing. Tehran said the arrangement aims to ensure safe passage while preserving the sovereignty of both countries
Mumbai is likely to see generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain on Sunday, August 16, the IMD said. The city recorded rainfall across all three regions, while Mumbais seven lakes collectively reached 92.24 per cent of their live storage capacity
fire broke out at SRK Traders, a plastic sheet manufacturing unit in Thanes Upvan Industrial Area, early Sunday morning. The blaze destroyed machinery and raw materials and damaged the premises. Firefighters brought the fire under control by 7 am. No injuries were reported
Mumbai's seven lakes collectively hold 13,34,979 million litres of water, or 92.24 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of August 16. Vihar, Tulsi and Modak Sagar remain at 100 per cent, while Bhatsa stands at 90.68 per cent
From Harry Potter fans forcing a 430-million power cable route to be changed to protect Dobbys unofficial grave, to a 500-kg wedding cake and a fake NASA gravity shutdown claim, these bizarre stories offer a mix of internet hoaxes, unusual creations and curious discoveries
It explains his origins. And in doing so, it places him firmly below the Tirthankara and the Kshatriya.
As various powders were handed to me, and as I gently spread all over the white sheet and rubbed sandalwood on her face and forehead, her eyes opened.
Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke launched the School Thik Karo campaign in Hingoli, alleging poor facilities in government-run schools. Dipke said a Zilla Parishad school in Santuk Pimpri lacked water in toilets and had broken windows and inadequate benches
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that government doctors will not retire until March 31, 2027. He also announced Rs 20,000 salary arrears for Class IV employees, a Rs 1,000 hike in ASHA worker incentives and revised remuneration for NHM healthcare staff
The Student Bar Council of NALSAR University of Law has condemned the Bar Council of India over its withdrawn order barring state bar councils from enrolling the universitys 2026 graduates as advocates. The student body also sought an apology from BCI Chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra over his remarks
An ADNOC-owned tanker was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with the UAE blaming Iran for the incident. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon, while Houthi missile attacks on Yemen raised fears of a wider conflict
Luigi Mangione, 28, pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York. Mangione admitted tracking Thompson to an investor conference and shooting him. Prosecutors are seeking a life sentence, with sentencing scheduled for December 18
The new generation has developed skills that the older generation never had to learn reverse sweeps, scoops, switch hits and the ability to score at extraordinary speed. That is also courage. But Test cricket asks different questions can you do it when the ball is moving, when the pitch is helping fast bowlers?
The Indian team seems to be beset with injury problems and are without the spearhead of their attack Jasprit Bumrah. While Bumrah has a knee injury, it is seen that most players suffer from hamstring injuries. Clearly theres something wrong with their training and thats why these recurring hamstring injuries
Taliban marked five years in power at Afghanistans traditional Loya Jirga assembly hall on Saturday, while UN special rapporteur Richard Bennett warned that the country is facing a deepening human rights crisis, particularly affecting women and girls
Mumbais auto rickshaw and taxi drivers began using more Marathi on Saturday after the language was made mandatory for them. While some drivers are still learning and completing certification, others are embracing basic Marathi phrases in daily conversations with passengers
IMD Mumbai chief scientist Bikram Singh explains how rainfall intensity, soil saturation and risks such as landslides, flooding and waterlogging determine weather alerts. He also discusses El Ninos likely impact on Maharashtra, warning of weaker rainfall in late August and September
MHB Colony Police arrested a 30-year-old electrician after allegedly busting an indoor hydroponic cannabis cultivation setup at a house in Ganpat Patil Nagar, Borivali West. Police seized dried cannabis
An old bungalow partially collapsed in Mumbais Walkeshwar area on Saturday morning, with a portion of the ground-plus-two-storey structure falling onto a nearby chawl. Three people were rescued from the site and reported to be unhurt. Fire brigade and BMC teams responded to the incident
A Mumbai Monorail train broke down near Mysore Colony Station in Chembur in 2025, leaving 582 passengers stranded inside the train. It had stopped at a height of around 40 to 50 feet above the ground, creating a challenging and dangerous situation
Authorities issued a tsunami warning and urged coastal residents to move to higher ground, but later lifted the warning when Indonesia's meteorological agency said monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes that would pose a threat to coastal communities
Albanese reflected on the significance of the occasion for the Indian-Australian community, highlighting the enduring bonds between the two countries and the communitys contribution to strengthening bilateral ties
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Iran has made no decision yet on the resumption of negotiations with the United States, the state-run IRIB news agency reported Saturday
Police said the three girls were travelling on a two-wheeler when a private bus allegedly hit them from behind. The impact caused the accident, resulting in the deaths of all three girls
Hilly districts of Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Ramban and Udhampur are notorious for deadly road accidents.Experts attribute these road accidents to bad road conditions, over-speeding, overloading, road rage and other rash and negligent driving behaviours
Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, also extended his warm wishes on India's 80th Independence Day, highlighting the countrys remarkable development journey and reaffirming Moscow's steadfast support for its progress
Reacting to the Prime Ministers speech, Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal questioned whether the government had acted on the promises made in Modis earlier Independence Day addresses
A flash flood swept away two shelters at the 5th Grenadiers Pasu Pani Army Camp in Dibang Valley, according to officials from the State Emergency Operations Centre, the news agency reported
Speaking to reporters on Independence Day, FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe said the quality of food has a direct impact on public health and the country's development

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