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At least 11 people were killed, and five others were injured after a massive fire triggered a series of explosions at a firecracker factory in Manouri Bazaar under Pipri police station limits of Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district

The current stock stands lower than in the same period last year, when the reservoirs contained 13,92,756 million litres (96.23 per cent). Also, the lake levels remained lower than in 2024, when the lakes had 14,01,649 million litres, accounting for 96.84 per cent of the total live storage

The incident occurred in the Lower Kandoli region amid heavy rainfall. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) received information late at night about a vehicle being washed away by rainwater near the bridge

The first high tide of the day is expected at 2.05 pm, reaching a height of 4.23 metres. The next high tide is forecast at 2.52 am on September 2, with a height of 4.13 metres

The BMC will hire a professional event planner to manage logistics during Ganesh idol immersions at Girgaon Chowpatty. The agency will handle VIP arrangements, public address systems, idol line-ups, crowd management support and drinking water facilities

US President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Washington later this month for talks expected to cover trade, security and other contentious issues

The Nepali Army has rescued 279 people from hydropower projects affected by last weeks Bhotekoshi floods, Prime Minister Balendra Shah said

The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has recommended the appointment of new chief justices for the Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh high courts

The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to continue construction of a $400 million White House ballroom while lawsuits over the project proceed

NASAs Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun its journey to a point about one million miles from Earth after a successful Falcon Heavy launch

Rocket Lab is set to launch a Japanese StriX radar satellite for Earth-imaging company Synspective aboard its Electron rocket from New Zealand

Three villagers, including two women, were killed and four others injured after suspected militants opened fire in Manipurs Kangpokpi district

Technical glitches disrupted an AIIMS recruitment re-examination in Jaipur on Monday, prompting a protest by candidates and cancellation of the test

A Delhi court has sentenced conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar to eight years in jail for impersonating a Supreme Court judge during a bail proceeding

As of 9 pm on Monday, Indian rescue and technical teams were continuing operations in Nepal, including specialised forensic work in Kathmandu and efforts to reach people at hydropower tunnel sites in flood-affected areas

Real Gross Domestic Product, or GDP at constant prices, in the first quarter of FY27 is estimated at Rs 81.36 lakh crore, against Rs 75.46 lakh crore in the corresponding quarter of 2025-26, showing a growth rate of 7.8 per cent

More than two dozen children were injured on Monday after a school bus carrying students of RPS Academy School collided head-on with a container truck in Amethi around 11 am

According to information provided by the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Department, a total of 405 citizens from the state were affected by the disaster and subsequent disruption to travel and communication networks

Sir PM and Lady Flora, still reeling from the spectacular light show at the historic Afghan Church last week, discuss the ideas success, and why Mumbaikars gave it a thumbs-up

Pakistans overall cricket, but their batting particular, has been poor and thats putting in mildly.

Around 25 to 30 people allegedly entered Sanjay Gandhi National Park on August 28 to perform religious rituals, including a Kavad Yatra, inside a protected river and water body, triggering concern among environmentalists and nature lovers

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in coordination with the Central Crime Branch, Navi Mumbai, has busted an alleged interstate syndicate involved in tampering with manufacturing and expiry dates of packaged food

The incident occurred on August 29 when Saniya, her child, and two relatives were returning to Bhiwandi on a motorcycle after visiting her maternal home in Mumbra for Eid

A Mumbai court acquitted driver Dhruv Pandey in an assault case after police failed to prove CCTV evidence and establish his identity as the attacker

Cuffe Parade residents have petitioned the BMC and Mumbai Traffic Police for traffic management and a zero-tolerance silence zone around GD Somani School

A 34-year-old woman was killed in a Malad crash, while her injured husband was brought home in a wheelchair to see her one last time before her funeral

Western Railway has rejigged its suburban timetable while retaining 1,414 daily services, with changes aimed at easing Borivli congestion and improving AC, late-night and extended suburban connectivity

A cockroach allegedly found in food served to a patient at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa has sparked outrage, with an NGO seeking a food safety inspection and action against the meal contractor

Mumbai commuters will pay more for autorickshaw and taxi rides from September 1, with the minimum auto fare increasing from Rs 26 to Rs 27 and the minimum cab fare rising from Rs 31 to Rs 33. Commuters have raised concerns over service quality, while driver representatives said the hike was insufficient

Mumbai Traffic Police register 343 FIRs during crackdown on wrong-side riding and driving between January 1 and August 10, highlighting zero tolerance towards behaviour that could lead to deadly head-on collisions

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According to local residents, accumulated garbage along the railway tracks near GTB Nagar station suddenly caught fire, with smoke spreading around the station area

According to preliminary information, the truck was travelling from Jupiter Hospital towards Majiwada Naka when it reportedly hit multiple vehicles along the way

The incident took place on Platform No. 1 when a middle-aged passenger attempted to board Train No. 11464 Jabalpur-Veraval Express, which was already moving

A 500-metre cordoned-off zone remains in place around the affected area until the tankers are safely moved. Emergency personnel are continuing to monitor the situation during the shifting operation, officials said

A close aide of Anna Hazare said that he is currently stable, but had not been keeping well for around five days. He had also been experiencing some chest pain, which was being assessed by doctors

During the visit, General Seth was briefed by Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Command, on the operational environment, the Command's preparedness, training initiatives and measures to improve combat effectiveness and mission readiness

Pune Police have advised the motorists to take note of the new restrictions and parking arrangements while travelling through the affected areas, officials said

The flight departed Dammam at around 10.25 am IST and landed at Ahmedabad airport at 4.22 pm after the threat was reported while the aircraft was en route to Delhi

A day after the incident, Mumbai Port Authority said it is ensuring that the operators concerned take all necessary corrective and preventive measures to maintain safe cargo operations and prevent similar incidents

The draft electoral roll currently contains more than 7.71 crore voters, representing 78.86 per cent of the Maharashtra's previous electorate of 9.78 crore

Sharing remarks from the meeting, PM Modi said it was always a delight to meet President Putin. During the meeting, PM Modi highlighted India's consistent position on the Ukraine conflict and reiterated its support for efforts towards peace

The currency was detected during pre-embarkation security checks and X-BIS screening of two passengers travelling on international flights, officials said

The weather department said that a rainfall deficit could have implications for agriculture, water resource management, hydropower generation and drinking water supplies in some areas

The MSRTC appealed to eligible passengers to carry their NCMC while travelling on its buses. The registration and distribution process for the cards for senior citizens and women passengers is currently underway

According to MSEDCL, the 22 cases involved the illegal use of 1,90,757 units of electricity. Action has been initiated under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003

A rescue team found no one inside the Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project tunnel in Rasuwa, while 93 workers remain untraced. Rescue teams are also searching 11 flood-hit hydropower projects where 897 workers remain out of contact

The blast took place in the Pipri police station area, near the Manori power house, causing extensive damage to the factory and nearby structures, officials said

NCP core committee, led by Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Ajit Pawar, has finalised a grassroots strategy to strengthen the party ahead of 22 Zilla Parishad polls and the 2029 Lok Sabha and Maharashtra Assembly elections

All three idols sit within a short distance of one another in central and eastern Mumbai, yet each has built a completely distinct identity over the decades. One is anchored in unwavering tradition, another in artistic reinvention, and the third in sheer opulence