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The district administration has already distributed Rs 22.77 crore to 15,190 beneficiaries under the household assistance scheme, officials said on Saturday

Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe on Saturday encouraged young people to take an active role in bringing about positive changes in society rather than simply drifting with the current

According to the civic body, Pandurang Todkar, who worked with the BMC's Pest Control Operation Department, was inspecting a water tank in the building when he accidentally fell from a height of around five to seven feet

An event, titled BEST Motorised Buses @100 A Journey Through Time on Mumbai's Iconic Buses, showcased rare photographs, old tickets, bus models and stories tracing the evolution of BEST buses over the past 100 years

After receiving information about the collapse, fire brigade personnel, officials from the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) and local police rushed to the spot

The statement comes as a US official stated on Friday (local time) that progress has been made in talks between Iran and Oman, which could lead to the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and restore oil exports disrupted by the five-month-old conflict

According to Al Jazeera, Araghchi said that Tehran had been implementing Clause 5 of the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) previously reached in Islamabad, under which traffic was expected to return to normal within a month

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) called for the creation of a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), arguing that India's aviation safety regulator needs greater administrative and financial independence

According to the police, the victim came across a link promising lucrative returns from stock market investments. He reportedly clicked on the link after believing the scheme could help secure his children's educational future

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) working president Supriya Sule said all political parties should get an opportunity to discuss the proposed legislation, amid reports that the Bill could be taken up for discussion and passage in Parliament next week

Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Beth Cookson said in a statement on Tuesday night that new confirmed detections of the H5N1 strain in South Australia (SA) and Victoria have taken the national total number of cases to 102, 81 of which have been in SA

According to an investigation by the Drop Site news outlet based on leaked emails obtained by the hacking group Handala, Lichner allegedly provided confidential UN information to Israeli officials when he was serving at the UN Population Fund, reports Xinhua news agency

GM Saifur Rahman, Associate Professor in the Department of Zoology at the National University of Bangladesh, said that the latest figure reflects Dhakas combination of high population density, persistent Aedes mosquito breeding, and inadequate vector control measures

According to the FIR, around 10 to 12 students gathered outside Hostel No. 4 on October 12, 2025, without prior permission. The FIR alleges that the students lit candles, displayed a photograph of former Delhi University professor G. N. Saibaba, read his poems and wrote the words Rest in Power (1967Forever)

Two cases involved different methods of cybercrime. In one, a 68-year-old Borivali resident allegedly lost nearly Rs 10 lakh after installing a malicious APK file sent by fraudsters. In the second, a 71-year-old Dahisar woman allegedly lost Rs 4.5 lakh after being threatened with digital arrest

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has notified the implementation of the amended provisions concerning the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The changes are aimed at simplifying enforcement and making minor violations easier to settle

Police said the accused, Rajeev Kumar, was arrested on August 6 in Madhu Vihar, where he worked as a security guard at a retail store. They said the woman came in contact with the accused through social media in July 2024 and he allegedly introduced himself as an airport employee and offered to arrange a cabin crew job for her 20-year-old son

The agreement was signed on August 7, 2026, and is aimed at developing personnel with specialised skills to identify, respond to and manage cyber security threats affecting critical aviation infrastructure

Fadnavis ordered the inquiry after a delegation from the Siddhivinayak Temple Trust met him and submitted details of the temple's collections for the period between 2023 and 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's remarks that issues raised by the CJP-led student protests had already been highlighted by Rahul Gandhi have triggered a political debate. While the BJP backed Tharoor's assessment, Congress leaders defended Gandhi's focus on student issues and systemic examination reforms

The accident took place at around 7.15 am under Patwar Circle Bairagarh, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC). The bus was travelling from Bairagarh towards Chamba when it met with the accident

The case was registered following a complaint filed by Girija Raut, the daughter-in-law of Vinayak Raut and wife of Gitesh Raut, at the Kapurbawdi police station in Thane

In a letter to Jaishankar, Tagore said the fishermen, from Rameswaram, Pamban, Thangachimadam and Kerala, were apprehended in the early hours of August 6 after their fishing boat developed a technical snag while they were at sea

Participating in the 57th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, PM Modi conferred the Institute's most prestigious honours, including the President's Gold Medal, Director's Gold Medal, Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal, and Perfect Ten Gold Medals, to the meritorious students

Amid ongoing protests by JPSC and JSSC aspirants, the Jharkhand government has launched a dedicated email channel to collect suggestions from students and stakeholders for recruitment reforms

Dismissing the criticism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday asserted that legislative affairs remain an internal prerogative governed by Parliament

Nagpur police investigating the alleged sexual assault and torture of a 16-year-old girl have seized eight knives, choppers, other sharp weapons, a laptop and contraceptives from accused Nirmay Pakhares Thane residence. Police are also examining digital evidence and forensic material

Duty Officer PSI Kishor Pansare has instructed that the driver and the vehicle be retained until 9 am on August 9. The bus is accordingly stationed at Mulund Police Station

Dipke, who was provided security following threats and to manage the crowd at his residence, confronted the PSI in one of two videos that went viral on social media platforms on Friday

India has initiated efforts to join the French-led Future Combat Air System sixth-generation fighter programme, according to a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence report

According to police, the complainant was contacted through Telegram and offered high returns for completing online tasks. The accused allegedly persuaded the complainant to deposit a total of Rs 4,07,764 into different bank accounts on multiple occasions

The UN has expressed concern over the security situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and called for accountability if people were harmed while participating in peaceful protests. The UN has also backed calls for impartial investigations into deaths and urged authorities to restore internet access and pursue dialogue

Assam's flood death toll has risen to 98, while 1,55,849 people remain affected across 13 districts, according to the latest ASDMA bulletin. Golaghat is the worst-hit district, with nearly 59,000 people affected as several rivers continue to flow above danger levels.

On their recent visit to the city, the team from Sienna Calcutta explains why Indias future lies in forgotten ingredients and regional flavours

However, the lake levels remain significantly lower than 2024, when the lakes had 13,09,043 million litres, accounting for 90.44 per cent of the total live storage

The US Senate has passed a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill by an 86-11 vote that could allow President Donald Trump to impose 100 per cent tariffs on goods from countries among the top five importers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China.

The Uttarakhand government has banned the manufacture, storage, transportation and sale of imitation dairy products such as paneer, ghee and butter made using vegetable oils, starch and chemicals instead of milk

A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence has asked DRDO to urgently notify measurable Key Performance Indicators covering costs, technological maturity, deadlines and operational effectiveness, while seeking stronger project monitoring and continued investment in defence R&D

The city recorded relatively low rainfall between 8 am on August 7 and 8 am on August 8. The average rainfall recorded during the period was 1.83 mm in the city, 3.40 mm in the eastern suburbs and 0.80 mm in the western suburbs

RSS chiefs call to listen to Gen Z protesters raises a bigger question: Is this a shift in tone, a warning to the BJP, or a bid to reconnect with Indias youngest voters before 2029?

Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also expected in parts of the country. The weather department has advised people to exercise caution in areas prone to waterlogging, flooding and other rain-related disruptions

A number of roads have been marked for initial action. With encroachment removal, footpath infra repairs and beautification has been cited.

BJP MP Anurag Thakur has attacked the Congress amid lobbying over Karnataka Cabinet portfolios, citing an audio clip allegedly involving Congress leaders and raising allegations that offerings were made to secure ministerial positions. He has asked Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to respond.

During the phone call on Thursday evening, both leaders reviewed progress on various aspects of the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and also discussed the current situation in West Asia.

The Anti-Narcotics Cell has busted two suspected drug supply networks in Mumbai, seizing cocaine and MDMA worth nearly Rs 1.80 crore

Pune traffic police have launched Operation Modification against bikers using illegal modified silencers and garages fitting unauthorised exhaust systems

Wakad-based real estate entrepreneur Tushar Vaman Bhumkar died after his Fortuner SUV collided with a slow-moving tempo inside the Missing Link tunnel on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway

The Union Environment Ministry has directed the Maharashtra Forest Department to examine complaints over concrete laid around roadside trees across Mumbai and take action under existing laws and court directions. The Ministry has also sought an Action Taken Report on the steps initiated

A woman was allegedly assaulted and threatened by a male passenger inside a general compartment of a Goregaon-CSMT local train on August 5. A video of the incident went viral, following which Andheri Railway police registered an FIR and questioned both the woman and the accused

Willingdon Sports Club has resumed its food operations 10 days after the Maharashtra FDA suspended its food licence over alleged hygiene and structural lapses. The club reopened after completing corrective measures prescribed by the regulator