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Nepal floods: Maharashtra tracks stranded tourists, Marathwada issue helpline

State disaster management authorities have established contact with the four tourists two from Mumbai and two from Pune and are monitoring their situation

26 Aug 2026 11:17 pm
Mumbai cops trace 3 missing girls to Karjat resort, reunite them with parents

The minor girls had reportedly been missing from school before their whereabouts were traced in Raigad district in Maharashtra, police said on Wednesday

26 Aug 2026 10:58 pm
Nepal PM Shah thanks Modi for support amid devastating floods

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday following the devastating flash floods in Nepal. Shah thanked Modi for his condolences and offer of assistance, calling India's response a reflection of the enduring ties between the two countries

26 Aug 2026 10:15 pm
Woman falls from 10th floor in Bhandup, rescued after she gets caught in tree

According to officials, the woman fell from a window of a flat on the 10th floor and became caught in an adjacent tree, around 20 to 25 feet above the ground

26 Aug 2026 10:14 pm
Nepal floods: Maharashtra begins efforts to locate missing citizens

The Thane district administration has appealed to citizens and tourists from the district who are currently stranded due to Nepal floods, as well as families unable to establish contact with relatives there, to immediately register their details on the Maharashtra government's Sahayata Emergency Evacuation Registration Portal

26 Aug 2026 10:13 pm
Nepal floods: 77 Isha Foundation pilgrims missing

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev said he is personally in the region overseeing rescue efforts after a flash flood hit Gyirong near the China-Nepal border. Seventy-seven Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims associated with the Isha Foundation remain unaccounted for

26 Aug 2026 10:06 pm
Samruddhi Expressway traffic alert: Igatpuri tunnel to remain shut on Aug 27

The drill will be conducted between 12 noon and 1 pm as part of preventive fire safety measures at the tunnel. During this period, vehicles travelling towards Mumbai will not be allowed to pass through the Igatpuri Tunnel

26 Aug 2026 9:44 pm
Raksha Bandhan 2026: Wishes, messages and gift ideas for your sibling

Looking for the perfect Raksha Bandhan wish? Here are heartfelt, emotional and funny messages and Instagram captions and gift ideas to share with your brother or sister on Rakhi 2026

26 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
Nepal floods: Indian Embassy issues emergency helplines

For assistance and information related to Indian nationals that have been affected by the flash floods in Nepal today, the following emergency numbers may be contacted: +977 985 131 6807; +977 970 910 7500, the Embassy posted on X

26 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
Spectacled cobra rescued from hospital storeroom in Mahim

The snake was safely rescued and later released into its natural habitat after the Forest Department was informed

26 Aug 2026 9:20 pm
Thousands of vehicles stranded due to Aadhaar-VAHAN mismatch: AIMTC

Bal Malkit Singh, Advisor and former President of the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), has urged the Maharashtra Transport Department to intervene and resolve the issue at the earliest

26 Aug 2026 9:05 pm
Nepal floods: 291 foreign nationals among hundreds missing

The preliminary figures include 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali citizens. Authorities are carrying out search and verification efforts with tourism operators, local guides and security agencies

26 Aug 2026 8:51 pm
IRCTC orders upgrades to catering facilities, closes Mumbai and Ahmedabad units

The move is part of IRCTC's ongoing efforts to improve food quality, hygiene, cleanliness and passenger services at railway catering establishments, officials said

26 Aug 2026 8:32 pm
Raksha Bandhan 2026: When to tie Rakhi, shubh muhurat and festival significance

Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be celebrated on August 28. Know the Rakhi tying muhurat, Purnima timings, Bhadra status and the significance and legend behind the festival

26 Aug 2026 8:18 pm
At least 46 dead, 500 missing after massive flooding sweeps Nepal

The flooding began at approximately 9 am local time when a sudden surge of water rushed down the Bhote Koshi River from Tibet, striking the border districts of Rasuwa and Dhading

26 Aug 2026 8:18 pm
JW Marriott, Andaz face FSSAI notices over pest infestation, food safety lapses

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said samples were collected from both hotels and further action would be taken after laboratory reports are received

26 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Mumbai Cha Raja celebrates 99 years with Pandharpur Wari-themed idol

The mandal will feature a 22-foot Ganesh idol, with decorations highlighting the traditions, saints, devotional music and spiritual culture associated with the Wari

26 Aug 2026 8:08 pm
Narali Pournima 2026: When is Narali Pournima? Check date, timings and rituals

Narali Pournima is particularly significant along Maharashtras Konkan coast and in Mumbai, where fishing communities worship Lord Varuna, the deity associated with the sea, and offer coconuts as part of traditional rituals

26 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
Chintamani aagman set for Aug 29 with spectacular Tirupati-inspired design

Among the idols set to draw attention this year is Chinchpoklis Chintamani, one of Mumbais most revered Ganpati idols. The 24-foot idol will be based on a Tirupati Balaji-inspired theme and will be seated on a grand singhasan (throne)

26 Aug 2026 7:43 pm
Nepal floods: 57 Tamil Nadu pilgrims stranded in Rasuwa district

The floods have reportedly killed at least 17 people, while more than 400 Indians are believed to be trapped in the affected northern region, officials said

26 Aug 2026 7:18 pm
Panvel Ganpati mandals can now apply online for pandal permissions

The civic body held a Ganeshotsav planning meeting on Tuesday (August 25) at Adya Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke Natyagruha under the guidance of Mayor Nitin Patil. The meeting focused on ensuring safe, orderly and smooth celebrations, with representatives of various Ganesh mandals raising concerns and suggestions

26 Aug 2026 7:06 pm
Mumbai taxi fare to rise to Rs 33, auto minimum fare to Rs 27 from September 1

The decision was based on the formula recommended by the four-member Khatua panel for revising fares of black-and-yellow taxis and autorickshaws in Maharashtra, officials said

26 Aug 2026 6:21 pm
UP has 13.74 lakh pending cases in Fast Track Courts: RTI

Uttar Pradesh accounts for nearly 78 per cent of cases pending before Fast Track Courts across India, with more than 13.74 lakh matters awaiting disposal, according to Department of Justice data obtained under the RTI Act. The country had over 17.54 lakh pending cases across 884 functional FTCs as of June 30, 2026

26 Aug 2026 5:36 pm
In a first, JJ Hospital team performs medico-legal autopsy at private hospital

Normally, after organ retrieval, the donor's body is transferred to a designated government facility for the medico-legal autopsy. In this case, the forensic medicine team instead travelled to the private hospital following a written requisition from D. B. Marg Police Station

26 Aug 2026 5:23 pm
SC Lok Adalat settles 1,712 cases, including decades-old disputes

A three-day Special Lok Adalat held by the Supreme Court has resolved 1,712 cases, including several disputes that had remained pending for decades

26 Aug 2026 5:09 pm
Mumbai Harbour line disrupted after bird triggers OHE fault at Kharghar

Mumbais Harbour line services were briefly disrupted on Wednesday afternoon after a bird became stuck in the pantograph of a suburban train entering Kharghar station, triggering an overhead equipment fault. Smoke from the trains pantograph caused panic among passengers before railway staff restored services within minutes

26 Aug 2026 4:57 pm
MPSC Drug Inspector exam paper leak: Six, including three officials, held

According to the police, the accused allegedly obtained examination questions before the official test, prepared a separate set and circulated it to unauthorised persons

26 Aug 2026 4:46 pm
GMLR project: First TBM starts digging 5.3-km tunnel under SGNP

The twin tunnels are being constructed between Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari in Goregaon East and Amar Nagar in Mulund West using the tunnel boring machine (TBM)

26 Aug 2026 4:28 pm
MPSC cancels Drug Inspector recruitment over alleged paper leak

The commission decided on Tuesday to conduct a fresh examination, saying the move was necessary to ensure that all candidates receive a fair and equal opportunity and to protect confidence in its recruitment process

26 Aug 2026 3:57 pm
INDIA bloc protests MMDR Bill in Odisha, BJP hits back

The INDIA bloc intensified its opposition to the MMDR Amendment Bill in Odisha with a torchlight protest in Bhubaneswar, accusing the BJP of weakening the states control over mineral resources

26 Aug 2026 3:50 pm
Mumbai: BEST to operate 136 additional buses on Raksha Bandhan on August 28

BEST also said bus inspectors, transport officers and security officers will be stationed at selected bus stops to assist passengers and manage the additional services

26 Aug 2026 3:47 pm
Army soldier Kishor Waghmare cremated with full military and state honours

Army soldier Kishor Laxman Waghmare, who died on August 22 while undergoing treatment at Punes Command Hospital following a brief illness, was cremated with full military and state honours at his native village of Kalamamba in Maharashtras Beed district

26 Aug 2026 3:29 pm
'Rahul Gandhi cornered govt': Sanjay Raut praises Lok Sabha LoP

Raut said Gandhi had put pressure on the government through his role as Leader of Opposition and claimed that recent developments had intensified discussions about the political leadership at the Centre

26 Aug 2026 3:20 pm
Karnataka lake deaths: Mother, five children found dead in Vijayapura

Vijayapura Superintendent of Police Lakshman Nimbargi said police received information around 8.45 a.m. that six bodies had been found floating in the lake. Police and Fire and Emergency Services personnel immediately reached the spot and began efforts to identify the deceased

26 Aug 2026 3:03 pm
Gujarat to run 6,500 extra bus trips for Raksha Bandhan; 101 buses added

GSRTC has planned additional services on routes connecting major cities such as Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot. Special buses will also operate towards prominent pilgrimage destinations, including Ambaji, Pavagadh and Somnath

26 Aug 2026 3:03 pm
Beed police bust gambling den at closed hotel, seize cash and seven vehicles

Police busted a gambling den allegedly operating from a closed hotel in Devki village, Maharashtras Beed district. Twelve people were booked after officers raided the premises and seized cash, nine mobile phones, a four-wheeler and six two-wheelers worth Rs 8.59 lakh

26 Aug 2026 2:44 pm
Nana Patole questions Bhagwat's US visit amid Mamdani's opposition to RSS event

Patole also raised questions about the RSS's registration, funding and activities. He alleged that the organisation was not registered in Maharashtra or elsewhere in India and claimed that its financial operations required greater scrutiny

26 Aug 2026 2:22 pm
Palghar student death Ashram school superintendent suspended over negligence

A Class 1 student died at a government-aided ashram school in Masvan, Palghar, prompting the administration to suspend the school superintendent and issue show-cause notices to officials. A special inquiry committee has been formed, while food samples were seized for examination

26 Aug 2026 2:02 pm
No cases registered against RSS, says Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge

He was responding to a question from Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, who had sought details of cases registered against the organisation, its alleged involvement in communal riots and any untoward incidents during its route marches and daily shakhas

26 Aug 2026 1:53 pm
Mayawati urges local solution to hijab row, warns against 'narrow politics'

She said the BSP is an Ambedkarite party committed to respecting all sections of society and protecting their lives, property and religion. She also appealed to people to avoid making comments on sensitive issues concerning any religion, religious scriptures or beliefs

26 Aug 2026 1:53 pm
Telangana road accident: Six killed, 12 injured after bus hits truck

The incident occurred in Kodad mandal on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada national highway at around 5.15 am when the private travels bus, carrying 42 passengers, proceeding to Eluru in Andhra Pradesh from Hyderabad rammed the truck from the rear side, they said based on preliminary investigation

26 Aug 2026 1:52 pm
Pakistan hospital fire: 15 infants reported dead in Islamabad

At least 15 infants were killed on Wednesday after a fire broke out in a gynaecology ward of a major hospital in Pakistan''s capital Islamabad. The fire incident occurred at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), the largest and well-equipped public hospital in the capital

26 Aug 2026 1:52 pm
UP CM launches lifelong free bus travel scheme for women aged 60 and above

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yatra Yojana in Lucknow, offering lifelong free bus travel to women aged 60 and above who are residents of the state. Smart travel cards were also distributed

26 Aug 2026 1:49 pm
Jharkhand recruitment scam: Accused claims CDPO seats rigged for Rs 10 lakh

Prime accused Abhay Kumar Tiwari has allegedly told Jharkhand CID that general category CDPO exam seats were rigged for candidates from other states in exchange for money. He claimed the outsourcing agency charged at least Rs 10 lakh per candidate and alleged interview-level manipulation

26 Aug 2026 12:47 pm
Six dead, 20 injured after private bus in Telangana rams into container truck

Six people, including five women, were killed and 20 others injured after a private bus travelling from Hyderabad to Eluru rammed into a stationary container truck on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada National Highway in Suryapet district early Wednesday

26 Aug 2026 12:07 pm
PM Modi, Murmu, Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi, Kharge, Yogi extend Onam, Eid greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, extended greetings to people on Wednesday on the occasions of Onam and Eid Milad-un-Nabi

26 Aug 2026 11:58 am
Noida swine flu cases near 120 as Gautam Buddha Nagar officials issues advisory

Nearly 120 swine flu cases have been reported in Gautam Buddha Nagar, prompting the Health Department to step up monitoring and alert hospitals. Residents have been advised to maintain hygiene, avoid crowded places, watch for symptoms and avoid self-medication

26 Aug 2026 11:53 am
Ganeshotsav 2026: BMC denies reports of mandatory fitness certificates for idols

According to the BMC, neither requirement has been introduced by the civic administration. The corporation said it has not taken any decision to make a fitness certificate compulsory for Ganesh idols based on their weight

26 Aug 2026 11:51 am
India tells UNSC world must work together to safeguard critical sea lanes

India told the Security Council that the immediate priority should be to reduce the humanitarian impact of conflicts and ensure that essential supplies can continue to reach populations in need

26 Aug 2026 11:37 am
Nanded police arrest 65-year-old burglary accused absconding for 15 years

Nanded police arrested 65-year-old Zumber Chander Kale after nearly 15 years on the run in a 2011 house-breaking case. In a separate Mumbai case, Bangur Nagar police arrested a 29-year-old man allegedly linked to seven theft and burglary cases

26 Aug 2026 11:34 am