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The current stock stands lower than in the same period last year, when the reservoirs contained 13,93,408 million litres (96.27 per cent). Also, the lake levels remained lower than in 2024, when the lakes had 13,97,342 million litres, accounting for 96.54 per cent of the total live storage

A high tide of 4.36 metres is expected at 1:33 pm on August 31. The next high tide, measuring 4.26 metres, is forecast at 2:09 am on September 1

US President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack on Canada over trade, calling it one of the worst abusers and saying he does not want Canadian cars or parts. He also urged Canadian companies to move their operations to the US to avoid tariffs

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said India became a Vishwaguru through selfless service to humanity rather than by becoming a superpower. Speaking in Toronto, he highlighted Indias tradition of offering refuge, respecting diversity and embracing the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

Bandra residents have sought BMC action against a road contractor allegedly occupying a garden-reserved plot on Sherly Rajan Road, saying the open space meant for community recreation has been used to store construction material since January

A major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced the evacuation of more than 60 people from Phantom Ranch and Bright Angel Campground. Footbridges were destroyed and debris swept into the Colorado River, while more than 20 people may be unaccounted for

Tens of thousands of Norwegians attended memorial services across the country for late King Harald V, who died aged 89. His funeral is scheduled for September 9, while his son Haakon VIII has assumed the throne

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev planted a sapling at the Presidential Palace in Tashkent, combining Indias Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative with Uzbekistans Yashil Makon programme to promote a greener and more sustainable future

Karnataka CID officials have detained IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in connection with alleged irregularities in the KPSC recruitment examination for veterinary officers. He was questioned after appearing before investigators in response to a notice

Mumbai-based mountaineer Shivani Mehrotra, 43, celebrated Independence Day by unfurling the Tricolour atop Mount Elbrus in Russia. A mother of an 18-year-old, she continues to pursue mountaineering alongside family responsibilities

India has sent 68.5 tonnes of relief materials to flood-hit Nepal along with technical teams, forensic experts and equipment to support search and rescue operations

India and Uzbekistan have elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and set a target of $5 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030. The countries also agreed on a framework for long-term uranium supplies to India

A 31-year-old British woman died after being stabbed at Rosenheim train station in southern Germany early Sunday. Police detained a 27-year-old German man suspected in the attack

From precision surgery and hospital disinfection to rehabilitation and emotional support, robots are increasingly helping healthcare professionals improve patient care and streamline hospital operations

In a post on X, CENTCOM said US forces had carried out what it described as limited, precise action against IRGC forces that were posing an imminent threat in the strategically important waterway

A passenger ferry carrying 267 people capsized off Kyrenia in North Cyprus on Sunday. At least eight people died and 18 remain missing, while 241 passengers were rescued as search and rescue operations continued

The IRGC said it targeted military infrastructure and areas where fighter jets were stationed at bases in Jordan, while Iranian media reported that the operation caused heavy damage

This incident took place at Hans Bhugra Junction, beneath the WEHs Vakola Bridge.

If a football ground is being repurposed for a convention centre, it is a sign that all our priorities are in order

The Bhotekoshi River rose again on Sunday, prompting authorities to issue a fresh alert in flood-hit areas. The death toll from the August 26 flash floods has reached 768, while more than 2,500 people remain missing

Residents across Mumbai have raised concerns over encroached footpaths, prolonged road repairs, damaged bus stops, unsafe manholes and redevelopment delays. The BMC has responded to several complaints, promising action or clarifying jurisdictional issues

Motorists using the newly opened arm of the Mrinaltai Gore Flyover towards Relief Road have flagged the extremely smooth road surface, saying two-wheelers are skidding and riders are falling, particularly during wet conditions

Around 600-700 Mumbaikars took to the streets of Powai on Sunday to oppose proposed development projects, including a $1-billion Global Capability Centre, citing traffic congestion, civic infrastructure and environmental concerns

Meanwhile, violence continued in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, where an Israeli airstrike killed at least two Palestinians, including a 3-year-old child, and journalists working for NBC were reportedly attacked by settlers

An eight-year-old boy died after allegedly being run over by an Innova Crysta while crossing a road in Bandra West on August 30. The Bandra police have arrested the woman driver

A social media message claiming that one-third of air traffic at Mumbais Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport will shift to Navi Mumbai from October 1 has sparked uncertainty among airport employees, even as MIAL said the message was not issued by it

The latest escalation came days after the Trump administration indicated that it intended to focus more heavily on economic pressure rather than military action in its effort to force an end to the conflict

Andheri police have arrested two men accused of cheating a 42-year-old stock-market professional of Rs 19.78 lakh by allegedly promising to arrange USDT cryptocurrency from Dubai at a below-market rate

Dahisar resident Bajrang Parab tells mid-day that his group of 37 and he reached a border checkpoint two hours early for immigration formalities before the rush. His group is safe, but the tourists who they had met during the trip and locals they interacted with are missing

The incident took place around 7.30 pm at the BPS port area near Pier Pop. The Barbados-flagged vessel Vienna was carrying 140 metric tonnes of cargo, which was being lifted with the help of two cranes operated by Barkat

The Bhor Ghat between Karjat and Lonavala and the Thal Ghat between Kasara and Igatpuri are vulnerable to soil erosion, surface runoff, boulder falls and shallow landslides during the monsoon. These hazards can disrupt train operations and pose safety concerns

Speaking to mid-day on Sunday, a senior railway official said he had issued instructions to the zonal railway to preserve some of the old iron brackets and other surviving GIPR relics for display at a heritage gallery and the National Rail Museum

The deceased has been identified as Ansh Ravindra Gupta, 8. According to the police, the accident took place between 2.15 pm and 2.30 pm in front of Jijamata Garden on John Baptist Road in Bandra West

Justice should be delivered to the Maratha community without taking away anyone elses rights, Shinde said at a farmer and youth interaction programme in Parbhani, stressing the need for social harmony and a legal approach to resolving the communitys demands

The African Safari is a key component of the Gorewada project. Fadnavis reviewed the status of infrastructure and other works required to launch the safari and directed officials to identify the pending works and complete them in a time-bound manner

JNPA officials inspected Kharbhav, Bhiwandi and New Nilanje to explore stronger rail connectivity for moving Nhava Sheva containers to Bhiwandi through the Dedicated Freight Corridor, with the aim of reducing road dependence and easing congestion

Citizens participated in a march from Abhinav Chowk to the historic Shaniwar Wada and staged demonstrations at Goodluck Chowk, raising slogans such as Abki Baar, Loudspeaker Hadhpaar (this time, loudspeakers must go)

Police said the theft took place between 5 am and 5.30 am on August 26, when the complainant, Sanjay Anand Chavan, 26, was asleep. The door of the house had reportedly been left open inadvertently, allowing the accused to enter and allegedly steal valuables

Three men from Mumbra drowned after entering a creek to swim near Ganesh Visarjan Ghat at Retibunder along the Mumbai-Nashik Highway in Thane on Sunday afternoon. TDRF personnel recovered their bodies

The Modi-Mirziyoyev talks focused on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure, critical minerals, mining, defence and security, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, information technology, digital public infrastructure, including UPI, and education

Dr Chitley and his wife, Janhavi, were leading a 61-member Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage group comprising people from Maharashtra. They were at an immigration centre on the Tibet border when the building was engulfed and completely washed away in the flash floods, his sister said

The NEET PG 2026 examination at iON Digital Zone Sitapura 2 in Jaipur has been rescheduled to September 5 after concerns over a power outage at the centre. Nearly 300 candidates allotted to the centre will appear for the exam on the revised date

The 15-day special traffic and power block is being operated from the midnight of August 28-29 to the midnight of September 11-12, with blocks of five to six hours every midnight. The second phase of the block will be imposed from the midnight of September 2-3 to the midnight of September 8-9

A senior citizen was killed in Nagpur on Sunday morning after a speeding SUV allegedly hit him while he was out for a walk near Japanese Garden. The deceased was identified as Kailash Sondia, a resident of Awasthi Chowk. Police have launched an investigation

Pune Ganesh mandals have backed restrictions on DJs and plasma sound systems but demanded that similar noise limits apply to dhol-tasha groups. Representatives of 42 mandals also raised concerns over selective enforcement, police cases and immersion procession arrangements

Mumbai woke up to partly cloudy to generally cloudy skies on Sunday, with the IMD forecasting moderate rain during the day. Temperatures are likely to range from 26.7C to 31.5C. A high tide of 4.41 metres is expected at 1:04 pm

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patils indefinite hunger strike entered its second day on Sunday, with him demanding Kunbi certificates for eligible Marathas. Jarange warned that the agitation could shift to Mumbai if the Maharashtra government fails to accept his demands by September 12

A gas leak from a GAIL pipeline near Takliwadi in Maharashtras Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district prompted authorities to divert traffic on a 24-km stretch of the Samruddhi Expressway. GAIL officials shut valves on both sides of the affected section to reduce pipeline pressure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Tashkent during his two-day Uzbekistan visit. Calling the diaspora a living bridge between the two nations, Modi also praised Indian-Uzbek cultural performances and met President Shavkat Mirziyoyev

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said India has a civilisational mission to help the world recognise unity amid diversity. Speaking at an event at Madison Square Garden in New York, he said Bharatiyas should convey the message through their conduct and practice rather than preaching