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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
Lok Sabha issues notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs on disqualification pleas

The TMC leader also met Lok Sabha Speaker on August 12 to press for action. This followed a written reminder sent by him on July 27 regarding the pending petitions

26 Aug 2026 11:16 am
Thane woman public prosecutor arrested for allegedly demanding Rs 1,000 bribe

According to the ACB, the prosecutor allegedly demanded Rs 500 for each application in return for submitting her response in favour of the applicants

26 Aug 2026 10:38 am
Mumbai weather update: Cloudy skies, light to moderate rain expected

The high tide is expected at 11:16 am, reaching 3.98 metres, while another high tide is forecast at 11:14 pm, with a height of 3.58 metres; the low tide is expected at 5:18 pm, reaching 1.71 metres. Another low tide is forecast at 5:02 am on August 27, with a height of 0.89 metres.

26 Aug 2026 10:29 am
Maratha reservation: Maharashtra govt directs depts to fast-track pending issues

Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil made the remarks while reviewing various issues concerning the community at a meeting held at Mantralaya

26 Aug 2026 10:11 am
Mumbai lake levels at 95.83 per cent on Wednesday

Mumbais seven lakes held 13,86,958 million litres of water, or 95.83 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of 6 am on August 26. Vihar remained 100 per cent full, while Upper Vaitarna recorded the lowest storage at 89.76 per cent

26 Aug 2026 10:09 am
Purple fabric reflects 88 per cent of solar radiation and stays 6.2C cooler

Researchers have developed a purple fabric that reflects nearly 88 per cent of solar radiation and emits 96.4 per cent of mid-infrared heat into space. The material stayed up to 6.2 degree C cooler than standard purple cotton, offering a potential new approach to passive cooling

26 Aug 2026 9:30 am
Gaza parents urged to stop children from flying kites

Parents in Gaza have been urged by local camp committees, in coordination with Hamas, to prevent children from flying kites after some kites drifted into Israel. The warning follows Israeli threats of a forceful response to any incendiary launches

26 Aug 2026 9:27 am
Farmer loan bribe cases: Three sentenced to up to 5 years in Lucknow

Special CBI Courts in Lucknow sentenced three people, including two bank officials, to four and five years in jail for demanding and accepting bribes linked to Kisan Credit Card loans

26 Aug 2026 9:20 am
Indulge in the unique flavours of Portugal this weekend in Mumbai

From the familiar batatas fritas to the traditional Caldo Verde, tastes of Portugal will get an inspired spin at a one-night-only pop-up

26 Aug 2026 9:18 am
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: CM Rekha Gupta to distribute letters to 4,000 women

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta will distribute official letters to nearly 4,000 women under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, with eligible beneficiaries set to receive Rs 2,500 monthly from September 1

26 Aug 2026 9:10 am
Zohran Mamdani says NYC may lack authority to cancel Mohan Bhagwat event

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he does not support RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats August 29 event but questioned whether the city has jurisdiction to cancel a private gathering

26 Aug 2026 9:08 am
Arunachal Pradesh child trafficking crackdown: 19 children rescued, 3 held

Police rescued 19 children from different parts of Arunachal Pradesh and arrested three suspected brokers in a crackdown on an alleged child trafficking network targeting economically vulnerable families

26 Aug 2026 9:05 am
CBSE Class 12 results: Supreme Court rejects plea to reopen re-evaluation portal

The Supreme Court has declined to order CBSE to reopen its re-evaluation portal for Class 12 students who raised concerns over the On-Screen Marking system, saying it could trigger fresh claims

26 Aug 2026 9:01 am
Trump says Canada cannot survive without US

US President Donald Trump has sharply escalated the trade dispute with Canada, accusing Ottawa of unfair trade practices and saying the country could not survive without access to the US market. Canada has vowed to retaliate with matching tariffs on American goods

26 Aug 2026 8:59 am
Initiators of cricket rows cant be less guilty

Jaiswals turnaround resulted in a physical scuffle between him and Fernando

26 Aug 2026 8:57 am
Air pollution: PM2.5 linked to 8.82 million cancer cases from 2000-2020

A global study across 952 locations found PM2.5 was the biggest contributor to air pollution-related cancer, linked to 8.82 million cases between 2000 and 2020

26 Aug 2026 8:57 am
Seriously, who let the 7 Dogs out?

Imagine Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt as extras in a pic with Monica Bellucci for villain, and two rando Arabs as heroes!

26 Aug 2026 8:55 am
Mid-Day Special: Dr T Jacob John on early diagnosis, measles prevention

Dr T Jacob John, a pioneer in clinical virology in India, explains the early warning signs of SSPE, why developmental regression and seizures in children should prompt testing, and how measles prevention, vaccination and stronger public-health systems can help reduce the disease

26 Aug 2026 8:51 am
US proposes Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir delivered a US proposal to Iran seeking the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to proxy attacks in exchange for sanctions and maritime blockade relief

26 Aug 2026 8:49 am
Mumbai dating scam: Woman duped of Rs 11 lakh by man promising marriage

A Dombivli-based software developer allegedly lost Rs 11.05 lakh after a man she met on dating app Aisle promised marriage and repeatedly sought money citing family emergencies

26 Aug 2026 8:40 am
DRI arrests woman with narcotics contraband worth Rs 3.41 crore in Pune

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized suspected narcotic drugs worth around Rs 3.41 crore and arrested a woman passenger at Pune Railway Junction. Officers recovered 2.53 kg of suspected amphetamine and 878 grams of tablets suspected to contain MDMA

26 Aug 2026 8:33 am
Mumbais cultural scene: Laufey fans, artists and DJ Sartek take over the city

Mumbais cultural calendar features a Laufey celebration at CSMVS, a mind-reading performance, an artist residency and DJ Sarteks unique set at Dadar flower market

26 Aug 2026 8:31 am
Mumbai: FDA suspends Ayubs food licence over hygiene, safety violations

The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has suspended the food licence of South Mumbai eatery Ayubs after an inspection found serious hygiene, food storage and safety violations

26 Aug 2026 8:25 am
Mumbai: Student injured after iron rod flies from demolition site

A 17-year-old SK Somaiya College student suffered severe head injuries after an iron rod flew from a nearby demolition site during road-widening work in Vidyavihar

26 Aug 2026 8:17 am
Mumbai Dahi Handi: Visually impaired Govindas use audio cues to build pyramids

Mumbais Nayan Foundation First Dhristiheen Govinda Pathak, a group of visually impaired Govindas, is training for Dahi Handi 2026 with audio cues and strict safety measures

26 Aug 2026 8:10 am