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In a post on social media, the food regulator said it had issued a prohibition order against the company over the sale of products marketed with claims such as '100 per cent Natural', '100 per cent Pure', '100 per cent Purity Guaranteed' and '100 per cent Organic'

US President Donald Trump on Monday said the two sides were resuming talks aimed at ending the war. However, Iran maintained that it was only engaged in discussions with Oman and that the talks were focused on the Strait of Hormuz

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said the action was initiated after investigations found that some manufacturers were producing alcoholic beverages using spirit or extra-neutral alcohol and adding external flavours to recreate the aroma and taste of standard products such as rum and whisky

Gujarat has reported 22 child deaths linked to the Chandipura virus while confirming 35 positive cases out of 184 suspected infections, the state health department said. Seven patients are undergoing treatment, six have recovered, and surveillance and preventive measures have been intensified

A special POCSO court in Uttar Pradesh has sentenced a 60-year-old man to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 for raping his 15-year-old daughter. The court convicted the accused after finding him guilty of sexually assaulting the minor while she was asleep at their home

Meta executives are expected to meet government representatives on August 5 and 6 to discuss legal compliance, AI-generated content and safeguards for content takedowns involving prominent personalities. The meeting follows the brief removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook video

BEST Committee has approved the induction of 1,500 AC electric midi buses under the PM E-Drive Scheme to improve last-mile connectivity and expand Mumbai's electric public transport network. The buses, to be introduced in phases by 2027, will feature wheelchair access, LFP batteries and advanced safety systems

According to MMRDA, the milestone was achieved on August 3, 2026, across Metro Line 2A (Dahisar East-Andheri West), Metro Line 7 (Dahisar East-Gundavali), Metro Line 2B Phase 1 (Diamond Garden-Mandale) and Metro Line 9 Phase 1 (Dahisar East-Kashigaon)

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said it was encouraging that dialogue with young people was taking place, but argued that young voices should play a central role in such interactions

The bypoll witnessed a major political upset after Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor defeated the BJP in the Bankipur constituency, considered a party stronghold since 1995

Claudinne Ogaldes, executive secretary of Guatemala's disaster management agency, CONRED, confirmed on Monday evening that the eruption began on Monday morning and intensified throughout the day, prompting evacuation orders for two villages near the volcano

However, a small number of passengers and crew members sustained minor injuries and were taken to a medical facility at the airport for precautionary examination and treatment after the aircraft landed in Delhi

Following the Mankhurd BEST bus accident, the transport undertaking has launched a special safety sensitisation and training programme for around 5,200 wet lease bus drivers. The initiative will focus on defensive driving, lane discipline, speed limits and passenger safety

After being prevented from proceeding further, Kejriwal, former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, AAP leader Jasmine Shah and other party leaders staged a sit-in protest on Firoz Shah Road.

DMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested over an alleged double-meaning remark said to allude to actor Trisha. The arrest triggered protests across Tamil Nadu, while the party moved the Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail.

During the detailed search, CISF personnel recovered USD 31,500, estimated to be worth around Rs 30 lakh, concealed inside the passenger's undergarments in the groin area

Two Mumbai Police ministerial staffers have been suspended for allegedly creating fake service and DCPS IDs for 10 non-existent police personnel, enabling salaries to be processed fraudulently. A criminal case has been registered, and the matter is under investigation

Padma Shri Dr D Y Patil, founder of the D Y Patil Group and former Governor of Tripura, Bihar and West Bengal, passed away at 92 after a prolonged illness. Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar paid tribute, describing him as a visionary educationist whose work transformed the lives of lakhs of students across India

The meeting, known as Mangal Milan, was held at the Parliament House complex in New Delhi and was attended by several senior BJP leaders and representatives of NDA allies

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has assured comprehensive rehabilitation for families affected by the recent floods after touring the worst-hit districts. The government said its focus is now shifting from emergency relief to rebuilding homes, restoring infrastructure and helping people return to normal life

The proposed Thane Ring Metro, estimated to cost Rs 12,200 crore, has generated debate among residents and urban transport experts, with some questioning its alignment, utility and impact on existing transport infrastructure

According to the official update, the government has handed over 287 newly built homes to families who lost their houses in the earthquakes. Officials have also assessed 43,679 buildings to determine whether they are safe for occupation

Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy said the BJP's defeat in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll reflected growing public and Gen Z anger against the party. His remarks came after Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor won the BJP stronghold by over 19,000 votes, while the BJP said it would review the bypoll results

According to the trust, the matter is already under police investigation, and action has been initiated against those accused in connection with the case

Security forces arrested a self-styled major of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba) in Manipur's Kakching district and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition during a separate operation in Kangpokpi. The twin operations come amid intensified security efforts in the violence-hit state

The flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement on Tuesday as water levels receded across several inundated areas, but the death toll continued to climb, reaching 87 after two more fatalities were reported from Sivasagar district

Nitin Nabin said the party would carefully analyse the outcomes in the two constituencies where it lost and continue working to strengthen public confidence

The incident occurred at around 11.45 pm on August 2, when motorist Uday Mohite, who was travelling towards Mira Road, spotted the deer lying in the middle of the road, around 100 metres before Fountain Hotel

The clarification comes a day after the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the state government to clear the pending Dearness Allowance (DA) dues of employees and pensioners within two weeks

The accident was reported at around 12:21 am on August 4, 2026. Emergency response teams, including the Fire Brigade, Disaster Management Cell and Traffic Police, were rushed to the spot to manage the situation and clear the roadway

Navi Mumbai police arrested a 26-year-old man and seized narcotics worth Rs 41.6 lakh during the 'Drug-Free Educational Campus' initiative in Airoli. Officials recovered 338 gm of hash oil valued at Rs 33.8 lakh and 78 gm of hydro ganja worth Rs 7.8 lakh from the accused

Mumbai is likely to witness a generally cloudy sky with moderate rainfall on August 4, the IMD said. A high tide of 4.11 metres is expected at 3:17 pm, while rainfall remained low over the past 24 hours. The city's seven lakes continue to hold a healthy 89.94% of their total live storage capacity

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Patiala in Punjab and orange warnings for several districts across multiple states, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall and gusty winds over the next two to three hours. Residents have been urged to stay indoors and follow official advisories

Iran said negotiations with Oman are centred on creating a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe maritime movement. Tehran said the talks are nearing completion but maintained the waterway's status depends on an end to what it called US-Israeli military aggression

US President Donald Trump accused Iran's leadership of being duplicitous and said nothing would pass through the Strait of Hormuz unless Tehran agreed to a deal or total surrender. His remarks came as Iran said its talks with Oman were focused on a temporary shipping route, not negotiations with Washington

US President Donald Trump claimed the Strait of Hormuz could reopen literally by tomorrow and said Iran had a last chance to reach a deal. However, Tehran denied holding any negotiations with Washington, saying it was only in talks with Oman over maritime arrangements, deepening uncertainty over the strategic waterway

Mumbais seven lakes supplying drinking water held 12,95,982 million litres, or 89.94% of total live storage, on August 3. Modak Sagar, Vihar and Tulsi remain full, while four reservoirs continue to overflow. Water stock is higher than the same period in both 2025 and 2024

US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are underway and described them as Tehran's last chance to reach an agreement. He said discussions are focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz before moving to Iran's nuclear programme, even as Tehran maintained it is not holding direct talks with Washington

Russian forces dropped eight powerful glide bombs on residential areas of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia within 90 minutes, killing one person and injuring dozens, officials said. The attack prompted President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to renew his appeal for additional US-made Patriot air defence systems

A new review suggests that consuming less protein, particularly among sedentary adults, may improve long-term health and even extend lifespan. Researchers said while protein is essential for muscle growth in active individuals, many people are likely eating more than they need, which could have negative health effects

The Karnataka Cabinet, led by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, was expanded with the induction of 19 new ministers. The swearing-in ceremony saw several Congress legislators join the state Cabinet in a major organisational reshuffle aimed at strengthening the government

Eight juveniles aged between 14 and 17 escaped from a government-run observation home in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district in the early hours of Monday. Police have launched a search operation after officials said the inmates fled shortly after a routine patrol found everything normal

The Rajya Sabha passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing measures to speed up dispute resolution and recovery of dues. The legislation aims to address delayed payments, improve liquidity for MSMEs and strengthen a sector that contributes significantly to India's GDP, manufacturing and exports

Aditya Singh alias Raj alias Raju, was apprehended from Belilious Road in neighbouring Howrah following leads obtained during the interrogation of Mondal and his alleged associate, Arpita Sarkar, a senior officer said

For ages, AI referred to the Anglo-Indians, unlike its present-day avatar. As World Anglo-Indian Day fell on August 2, this AI discusses the stereotyping in cinema thats plagued the mini-minority

This is a copout. The restaurants and other eating outlets were fully aware of their transgressions

A 40-year-old night watchman was allegedly murdered while on duty at a residential building in Mumbai's Juhu. His body was discovered inside an underground water tank the following morning, prompting police to register an FIR and launch a murder investigation. CCTV footage is being examined as officers await the postmortem report

With nearly 4.98 crore civil and criminal cases pending across Indian courts, the Centre has outlined a roadmap to improve justice delivery through technology, infrastructure upgrades and legal reforms. The government told Parliament that while case disposal rests with the judiciary, it will continue supporting efforts to reduce delays

CM Devendra Fadnavis directed officials to introduce drug de-addiction lessons in Maharashtra schools and launch a Drug-Free School campaign. The state retained its second rank in the national Performance Grading Index while reviewing NEP implementation, RTE benefits and school safety measures

Residents of Sanpada in Navi Mumbai have alleged that smart meters were installed without their knowledge and claimed MSEDCL disconnected electricity without prior notice, even after online bill payments. MSEDCL, however, said consumers are informed through SMS before disconnections and advised those paying via third-party apps to verify payment