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RSS chief to interact with Gen Alpha, Gen Z students in Mumbai on August 6

Bhagwat will address the inaugural ceremony of India's International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) Annual Championship Conference at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), marking the organisation's 15th anniversary

3 Aug 2026 5:00 pm
Honeytrap gang busted in Nanded, 4 women among 5 held

According to police, the incident took place on July 31, when a woman allegedly contacted the victim, claiming she needed a driver, and asked him to come to Belanagar

3 Aug 2026 4:40 pm
Lok Sabha passes Bill to increase Supreme Court judges' strength

Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tabled the legislation in the House amid loud sloganeering from Opposition MPs, who continued to demand answers from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the police action during the Jantar Mantar protests

3 Aug 2026 4:32 pm
Congress workers detained during protest over E20 Fuel outside Gadkari's home

Nagpur Police erected barricades and deployed a large security contingent near Nitin Gadkari's residence to prevent the protesters from reaching the premises

3 Aug 2026 4:21 pm
Maharashtra Congress chief slams Brij Bhushan Singh's acquittal

Sapkal expressed disappointment over the Delhi court's verdict and remarked on the timing of the decision, saying it had undermined the honour of athletes who had brought laurels to the country at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games

3 Aug 2026 4:02 pm
CM Fadnavis may move to Delhi, claims Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal

Sapkal alleged that the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) wanted Fadnavis to join the Union Cabinet to implement their ideological agenda. He further claimed that Fadnavis was being considered for the post of Union Education Minister

3 Aug 2026 3:57 pm
Justice Liberhan, who headed Babri Masjid demolition probe commission, dies

Justice Manmohan Singh Liberhan, who headed the one-man commission that investigated the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition, passed away at the age of 87 in Chandigarh. A former Chief Justice of the Madras and Andhra Pradesh High Courts, he had an illustrious judicial career spanning over three decades

3 Aug 2026 3:36 pm
Disha Salian case: HC raises questions over police probe and postmortem findings

A bench of Justices Bharti Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande also questioned how, according to the postmortem report, the victim allegedly had no injuries despite falling from the 14th floor of a residential building

3 Aug 2026 3:34 pm
MSRTC doubles Kalyan-Murbad bus trips to 108 as daily ridership crosses 5,000

MSRTC has increased daily bus trips on the Kalyan-Murbad route from 48 to 108 following directions from Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik. The move has doubled daily ridership to over 5,000 passengers, improved connectivity, and reduced dependence on unauthorised transport services

3 Aug 2026 3:31 pm
Cuba hit by nationwide blackout after power grid collapses

Many households have installed solar panels and portable battery systems to cope with the outages, while electric motorcycles and tricycles powered by photovoltaic energy have become a common form of transport

3 Aug 2026 3:03 pm
Pakistan: Suicide bombing at peace rally kills 17

The attack took place close to Kabal Chowk, where hundreds of residents had assembled for a massive public demonstration against the relentless surge of terrorism in the Swat Valley, highlighting growing public anger over the state's failure to maintain security

3 Aug 2026 2:51 pm
SC clears withdrawal of FIRs against NEET protesters

The Supreme Court said Delhi and other state governments may withdraw FIRs against students who participated in the NEET paper leak protests, provided they do not have antecedents involving grave and heinous offences. The court also reiterated that the right to peaceful protest is constitutionally protected

3 Aug 2026 2:42 pm
Iran says no talks with US, confirms negotiations with Oman over Strait of Hormu

Iran has said it is not currently negotiating with the United States but is holding talks with Oman to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks come as uncertainty continues over nuclear diplomacy, while Tehran urged Washington to honour the recently signed peace memorandum

3 Aug 2026 2:35 pm
Kejriwal to march to PM Modis residence with petitions against E20 fuel on Tues

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said he will march to Prime Minister Narendra Modis residence with 100 people to submit petitions against E20 fuel and seek a discussion on concerns raised by vehicle owners

3 Aug 2026 2:32 pm
Datia bypoll results: Congress takes lead over BJP after 4th round of counting

Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh has taken the lead over BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari in the Datia Assembly by-election after the fourth round of counting in Madhya Pradesh. Meanwhile, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor continues to maintain a comfortable lead in Bihar's Bankipur Assembly bypoll

3 Aug 2026 2:07 pm
SC agrees to hear plea on Jantar Mantar protests

The Supreme Court agreed to examine a PIL seeking an alternative venue for protests instead of Jantar Mantar, citing inconvenience to residents and disruption of essential services. The court issued notices to the Centre and asked the Solicitor General to seek instructions on the concerns raised in the petition

3 Aug 2026 1:59 pm
Kerala rain toll reaches 15; over 11,000 in relief camps

The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain in Kerala has risen to 15, with seven people still missing. Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced immediate financial assistance for affected families, ordered a review of crop-loss compensation and dismissed rumours of dam water releases, warning of action against those spreading

3 Aug 2026 1:58 pm
Nagpur man allegedly murdered by friends over Rs 3,000 loan; two arrested

Nagpur Police have arrested two men for allegedly murdering their 25-year-old friend over an unpaid loan of Rs 3,000. The victim's decomposed body was found in a forested area, and investigators solved the blind murder case using CCTV footage, technical evidence, and intelligence inputs

3 Aug 2026 1:37 pm
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh acquitted: Timeline of the WFI sexual harassment case

A Delhi court has acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers. Here's a detailed timeline tracing the case from the 2023 Jantar Mantar protest

3 Aug 2026 1:33 pm
Bankipur bypoll: Prashant Kishor widens lead over BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha

After 10 of the 31 rounds of counting, Kishor had secured 20,059 votes, while BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha polled 14,048 votes, giving the JSP chief a lead of 6,011 votes. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate Rekha Gupta was in third place with 3,983 votes

3 Aug 2026 1:20 pm
Abhijeet Dipke questions BJP after RTI seeks details of his education

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said he is ready to publicly disclose his education loan and scholarship documents after questions were raised about how he financed his studies at Boston University

3 Aug 2026 1:17 pm
Delhi court acquits ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Vinod Tomar

A Delhi court on Monday acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and ex-WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment and intimidation case filed by women wrestlers, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt

3 Aug 2026 1:06 pm
Rajya Sabha adjourned after Oppn protest over Amit Shah

The Chairman immediately declined the request, reminding the House that the Chair had repeatedly ruled against entertaining such notices. Undeterred, the members displayed placards and raised slogans demanding Grih Mantri Sadan Mein Aao (Home Minister must come to the House)

3 Aug 2026 1:04 pm
SC directs Centre to create encroachment-free footpaths

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to ensure every road has a properly demarcated, encroachment-free space for pedestrians. The court said authorities should separate walking areas from motor vehicle lanes, even through simple measures, to make roads safer without requiring major infrastructure investment

3 Aug 2026 12:51 pm
First Sawan Monday: Over 2.25 lakh devotees visit Kashi Vishwanath

The first Monday of Sawan saw a massive rush at Varanasi's Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, with more than 2.25 lakh devotees offering prayers by 7 am. Temple authorities expect nearly eight lakh pilgrims through the day as elaborate arrangements remain in place to manage crowds and ensure smooth darshan

3 Aug 2026 12:45 pm
Nashik TCS case: 5 accused get bail as court says investigation almost complete

A Nashik court has granted bail to five accused in the alleged sexual harassment case linked to the TCS Nashik office, noting that the chargesheet has been filed and the investigation is practically complete

3 Aug 2026 12:40 pm
Unidentified woman's body recovered from Thane lake; probe underway

The body of an unidentified woman, believed to be aged between 55 and 60, was recovered from Ambe-Ghosale Lake near Castle Mill Circle in Thane West on Monday. Police have registered an ADR and launched an investigation to establish her identity and ascertain the cause of death

3 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
IndiGo appoints Willie Walsh as CEO to lead next phase of global expansion

Aviation veteran Willie Walsh has assumed charge as IndiGo's Chief Executive Officer, taking over as the airline accelerates its international expansion. The former IATA chief will lead the carrier's overall strategy, operations and next phase of global growth

3 Aug 2026 11:54 am
Mumbai weather: Cloudy skies, light to moderate rain likely across city today

According to the IMD, Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad are expected to receive intermittent showers throughout the day, with no major weather warning issued for the city. The maximum temperature is expected to remain around 29.9 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to be 25.4 degrees Celsius

3 Aug 2026 11:30 am
Jewellery expo triggers hotel room rush across Mumbai

Hotel room availability across Mumbai, especially near Bandra-Kurla Complex and the airport, is shrinking as demand surges ahead of a major jewellery trade exhibition from August 5 to 10. With thousands of exhibitors and buyers expected, several premium hotels are already fully booked, while others have seen room tariffs rise sharply

3 Aug 2026 9:54 am
New Maharashtra rule changes housing society dues

Housing societies across Maharashtra must revise their interest recovery practices after the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Rules, 2026 capped delayed payment interest on maintenance and other dues at 12 per cent per annum, down from 21 per cent

3 Aug 2026 9:51 am
Corroded metal pin inside Kaju Katli; Man alleges owner offered 'settlement'

Mumbai customer has alleged that he found a corroded staple pin embedded inside a piece of kaju katli purchased from Tewari Bros in Charni Road just before feeding it to his three-year-old daughter. The customer has filed an FDA complaint, while the shop owner admitted negligence but denied settlement allegations

3 Aug 2026 9:27 am
Mid-Day special: Inside the Mumbai Police probe into a Rs 6.41 crore trail

An internal Mumbai Police inquiry has uncovered alleged irregularities linked to Rs 6.41 crore during the migration of employee records to a new payroll system. The probe has flagged questionable entries, excess salary payments and possible manipulation of payroll records, prompting a deeper investigation into how the discrepancies occurred

3 Aug 2026 9:18 am
Mumbai's water stock reaches 90.06 per cent as seven lakes hold 13.03 lakh mark

Mumbai's seven lakes now hold 13,03,500 million litres of water, or 90.06 per cent of total live storage capacity, surpassing the levels recorded on the same day last year. Modak Sagar, Vihar and Tulsi remain full, while four reservoirs continue to overflow following heavy monsoon rainfall

3 Aug 2026 9:08 am
Bodies of three Afghans killed in Italy returned to Afghanistan

The bodies of three Afghan nationals killed in a brutal attack in Italy's Calabria region have been returned to Afghanistan. The victims were allegedly burnt alive after refusing to pay transportation money, while Italian authorities continue investigating the case following the arrest of two Pakistani suspects

3 Aug 2026 8:57 am
Possible first moon beyond Solar System discovered

Astronomers have found evidence of a massive object orbiting a brown dwarf in the CD-35 2722 system, raising the possibility that it could be the first moon ever discovered beyond our Solar System. The finding, based on observations from the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope, is awaiting confirmation.

3 Aug 2026 8:54 am
Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman near completion

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said negotiations with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are in their final stages. Tehran said the discussions focus on designating a new shipping route that safeguards both countries' sovereign rights and Iran's security interests, amid heightened regional tensions.

3 Aug 2026 8:52 am
Iran urges US to honour peace pact with talks looming

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will seek to ensure the US honours the peace memorandum signed between the two countries, calling it central to Iran's future foreign policy. His remarks came as uncertainty persisted over nuclear negotiations following recent military escalation between Washington and Tehran.

3 Aug 2026 8:50 am
Trump announces US-Iran talks after strike pause

US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday after Washington paused a planned military strike. Trump claimed Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar had urged the US to give diplomacy a chance, adding that discussions would focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear programme.

3 Aug 2026 8:47 am
Trump pauses Iran strike amid push for nuclear deal

US President Donald Trump said Washington will hold off on a planned military strike against Iran if a deal is reached quickly to curb Tehran's nuclear programme and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said several Middle Eastern countries had requested time for diplomacy, prompting the US to suspend the planned attack.

3 Aug 2026 8:44 am
Punjab BJP unveils new state leadership team

Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon has announced a new team of state office-bearers, including vice-presidents, general secretaries and morcha chiefs, in a major organisational reshuffle approved by BJP President Nitin Nabin. The party said the move is aimed at strengthening its grassroots network ahead of future electoral battles

3 Aug 2026 8:41 am
Arunachal expands Muskaan child safety campaign

Arunachal Pradesh Police has launched 'Muskaan 2.0' in East Siang district to strengthen child safety and expand awareness across the state. The first phase reached nearly 16,900 students in 104 schools, while actor Chum Darang continues to support the initiative as its Child Safety Ambassador.

3 Aug 2026 8:37 am
FIR against police constable over dowry harassment

A woman has filed a dowry harassment complaint against her husband, a police constable, alleging cruelty, physical assault and extramarital relationships. Based on her complaint, police registered an FIR and launched an investigation into the allegations

3 Aug 2026 8:35 am
CBI seeks fast-track trial in 158 exam scam cases

The CBI plans to approach high courts across the country to transfer 158 long-pending recruitment examination irregularity cases to newly designated fast-track courts under the anti-paper leak law. Several cases, including AIIMS PG, CAT and SSC recruitment scams, have remained awaiting trial despite investigations being completed years ago

3 Aug 2026 8:32 am
DK Shivakumar appeals against Karnataka bandh

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar appealed to pro-Kannada organisations to withdraw the proposed August 13 bandh over the Cauvery water dispute. Reaffirming his government's commitment to safeguarding the state's interests, he said Karnataka would prioritise its own water needs while closely monitoring the evolving situation

3 Aug 2026 8:30 am
Maharashtra anti-conversion law comes into force after President Murmu's assent

Maharashtra's anti-conversion law has come into force after receiving President Droupadi Murmu's assent and being notified in the official gazette. The Act criminalises religious conversions through force, fraud, coercion, inducement or marriage-related deception and prescribes imprisonment of up to 10 years

3 Aug 2026 8:28 am
Kishor moves EC over alleged Bankipur poll detentions

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has approached the Election Commission, alleging that Patna Police illegally detained 54 party leaders and supporters ahead of the Bankipur Assembly byelection. Kishor claimed the action was carried out at the BJP's behest and sought the poll body's intervention

3 Aug 2026 8:27 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Mumbai needs a solid water crisis plan

The BMC, along with the state government, has to get cracking on these so that Mumbai, the Urbs Prima in Indis, does not have to spend another year in angst and anxiety

3 Aug 2026 8:25 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Students should have no complaints

Its unfortunate that Indias youth are unable to see just how bright their collective future is going to be

3 Aug 2026 8:23 am
Mid-day asks the Govt: Auto 'mafia' outside BKC Metro leaves commuters fuming

Passengers stepping out of Metro stations near JioWorld BKC allege being forced to pay inflated autorickshaw fares instead of metered rates. Commuters claim organised groups of drivers demand exorbitant amounts, intimidate those who object and exploit office-goers and visitors. mid-day asks the authorities: when will the crackdown begin

3 Aug 2026 8:16 am