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The heightened security comes as CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and other activists have announced plans to march towards Parliament over alleged irregularities in the education system, including paper leaks
High tide is expected at 4:18 pm with a sea level of 4.01 metres, while the next high tide will occur at 4:53 am on July 21 at 3.47 metres. Low tide is expected at 10:31 pm at 1.33 metres, followed by another low tide at 10:28 am on July 21 at 2.21 metres
Its always nice to take stock during another monsoon season and be reassured that things appear to be under control
Jordanian authorities later rejected the embassy's claim, saying both facilities were operating normally
Fortunately, he was nabbed without further incident and the matter ended there.
A 35-year-old homeless woman has been arrested by Malad police for allegedly stealing Rs 1.10 lakh from a flat in Malad West. The cash had been kept aside for the homeowner's aunt's cataract surgery. Police tracked the accused through CCTV footage to Goregaon, where she was allegedly living on a footpath near the bus depot.
US forces responded with another round of airstrikes on Iran. The deaths were the first involving American troops since a US-Iran agreement collapsed weeks ago. Four other service members were injured but have since left hospital
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on the 23rd day of his indefinite hunger strike, said he will end his fast only if the government accepts accountability for failures in the education system, Parliament takes up the issue, or MPs assure him of action if his health worsens. Wangchuk is currently admitted to Safdarjung Hospital.
Trump spoke briefly to the White House press pool after stepping off Air Force One and before boarding Marine One.
Meanwhile, rescuers are racing to search for 34 people still missing after a landslide struck a county on the outskirts of southwest Chinas Chongqing on Friday, killing eight people
Even so, scientists have not fully understood the biological processes that might explain those benefits
The Opposition staged a symbolic walkout during the all-party meeting convened ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session, protesting the invitation extended to rebel Trinamool Congress MPs. Opposition leaders also demanded discussions on the alleged Ram temple donation theft, the NEET paper leak and ethanol blending in petrol.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated that about 80 per cent of Muslim women and 40 per cent of Muslim men have supported the bill
Police on Sunday dispersed protesters opposing the Ken-Betwa Link Project and other development works in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district, citing safety concerns over rising river levels. Protest leader Amit Bhatnagar, who had been on an 11-day hunger strike, was shifted to hospital after his health deteriorated.
Russia launched 41 missiles and 125 drones across Ukraine overnight
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha on the first day of the Monsoon Session. The proposed law seeks to extend the same legal protection enjoyed by the National Anthem to 'Vande Mataram'.
Both bases were targeted as part of Irans attacks against US assets and allies in the Gulf since last week
Wildlife experts have expressed concern over a growing number of roadkills in Pune's ecologically sensitive Maval region as monsoon tourism peaks. Snakes, mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles are increasingly falling victim to speeding vehicles, with 28 Shieldtail snakes found dead along a 100-metre stretch in Lonavala's Raywood area.
The material came from a thin layer of clay deposited around the world after the impact
Thousands of students, professionals and senior citizens gathered near the Meenatai Thackeray statue at Shivaji Park on Sunday for a Shiv Sena (UBT)-led protest supporting the nearly month-long agitation at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the alleged NEET paper leak. The demonstration comes ahead of Monday's 'Chalo Sansad' march to Parliament.
A Malad-based businessman was allegedly duped of Rs 26 lakh by two men who posed as MHADA officials and promised him a discounted flat using forged documents and claims of insider access. Nearly three years after the fraud, Dindoshi police arrested one accused, while efforts are on to trace his alleged accomplice
The Maharashtra State Co-operative Appellate Court has ruled that managing committee members of co-operative housing societies cannot be removed from legal proceedings solely because they hold office. The court said members can face personal legal action if specific allegations and reliefs are sought against them.
Footballers, coaches, parents and enthusiasts have opposed the proposed redevelopment of a Mumbai playground, saying the city cannot afford to lose another open space. Mumbai Football Association president Aaditya Thackeray backed the concerns.
Mumbaikars can now access customised weather forecasts through WeatherEx, an AI-powered weather intelligence platform developed by IIT Bombay alumni. Designed specifically for Mumbai, the platform offers localised forecasting modules and helps users better understand monsoon patterns and weather conditions
Residents of Pandurang Wadi Cross Lanes 4 and 5 in Goregaon have complained of people drinking and smoking on footpaths until the early hours, causing noise and inconvenience. They also alleged that vehicles stopping at a nearby pan shop create illegal parking and traffic congestion in the narrow lane
More than 120 residents across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region have submitted written complaints alleging forced smart meter installations, inflated electricity bills and notices from power companies. The complaints were collected during a citizen-led awareness campaign held across nine locations in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane and Virar.
Electricity distribution companies, including BEST, Adani Electricity, Tata Power, MSEDCL and Torrent Power, are replacing conventional meters with smart meters across Mumbai and Maharashtra. While part of a nationwide modernisation drive, the rollout has sparked complaints over forced installations, lack of prior notice and higher electricity bill
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Sonam Wangchuks wife, Gitanjali Angmo said that Wangchuk will end his indefinite hunger strike if political leaders visit him at Safdarjung Hospital and assure him that education accountability will be a key issue during the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning on Monday
The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake struck on Saturday at 9:24 pm local time, with its epicentre located 2 kilometres west-southwest of the city of Sicaya, in Huancayo province
Wennyei Konyak, Deputy Commissioner of Mon district in Nagaland, said that so far, four bodies have been recovered, and four others are still under the debris
The worst devastation was reported from Surankote tehsil in Poonch district, where most of the fatalities occurred, while rescue teams raced against time to trace the missing persons, the officials said.
Nagpur Police in Maharashtra said that the incidents occurred within a short span of time, prompting an overnight operation that led to the arrest of all seven accused
According to the AEOI, the strike occurred at around 3.39 a.m. local time and involved multiple projectiles targeting the Darkhovin nuclear power plant, which is still under construction
The crackdown was carried out over the past three weeks across coalfields protected by the CISF as part of efforts to prevent illegal extraction and coal leakage
According to Angmo, if officials were genuinely concerned about his health, they could have informed the family and arranged for medical evaluation in a transparent manner rather than removing him from the protest site
Hearing the matter, Justice Mini Pushkarna issued notice to the Centre, the Delhi Police and other respondents, directing them to submit status reports before the next hearing scheduled for July 24
Speaking to reporters in Maharashtra's Pune, Patole claimed the government's actions were undermining democratic values and questioned the manner in which Wangchuk was removed from the protest site
The approval comes a day before the five-day Monsoon Session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly begins, where the government is expected to present the Bill for discussion and further legislative proceedings
The probe into the alleged theft of Ram Mandir donations has intensified, with police questioning key accused Ramshankar Yadav alias 'Tinnu' and his nephew Manish Yadav during custody remand. Investigators are examining unauthorised access to donation box keys and alleged irregularities
Uddhav Thackeray was accompanied by his son and party leader Aaditya Thackeray, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut, party MPs, MLAs, office-bearers and a large number of Shiv Sena (UBT) workers
The meeting marked Kumar's first major interaction with senior police officers since assuming charge as the Delhi Police Commissioner
Authorities have temporarily suspended the Amarnath Yatra and the pilgrimages to Mata Vaishno Devi and Shiv Khori shrines after the IMD forecast widespread rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir. The precautionary move aims to ensure pilgrims' safety amid adverse weather conditions
One person was killed and 61 others were injured after a Ukrainian drone attack struck Russia's Moscow region, with Elektrostal suffering the heaviest damage. Russian authorities said air defence systems intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones, while Moscow also reported fresh strikes on military-related targets in Ukraine.
Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has recorded its 248th organ donation after the family of a 53-year-old brain-dead man consented to donate his organs. One liver and two kidneys will be transplanted into three patients, taking the hospital's total organ donations to 821 under its ongoing 'Angdaan Mahadaan' campaign.
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking an independent probe into the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case. They demanded transparency in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's finances and called for public disclosure of donations, accounts and accountability for those f
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) arrested a Nigerian national in Delhi for allegedly running an online fraud racket that duped victims through fake social media profiles. Officials also seized 5.085 kg of methamphetamine worth over Rs 10 crore and uncovered links to an organised cybercrime and drug trafficking network.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk remains in a stable condition at Safdarjung Hospital after being shifted from Jantar Mantar following a 21-day hunger strike. Doctors said he requires continuous medical supervision as prolonged fasting has caused physiological stress and marginal changes in his blood parameters despite stable vital signs.
Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez arrived in New Delhi on a five-day official visit to boost India-Panama relations. He will hold talks with S. Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal and Sarbananda Sonowal on trade, maritime cooperation, connectivity and bilateral ties
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, admitted to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital after 20 days of fasting, is suffering from dehydration, low potassium and rising ketone levels, doctors said. Hospital authorities are urging him to accept treatment as concerns grow over possible kidney and metabolic complications

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