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However, the lake levels remained significantly lower than in 2024, when the lakes had 13,48,606 million litres, accounting for 93.18 per cent of the total live storage

The initial quake was followed by several aftershocks.

The city is expected to witness a high tide at 1:44 pm, when the tide is forecast to reach 4.73 metres. Another high tide of 4.35 metres is expected at 2:02 am on Sunday, August 16

The Delhi government plans to redesign the Okhla Barrage on the Yamuna to reduce recurring frothing at Kalindi Kunj. The plan includes relocating polluting dhobi ghats, stopping garbage dumping, clearing solid waste and removing water hyacinth

According to the survey issued on Thursday, Sri Lanka stands out as Indias strongest supporter among the countries surveyed, with 79 per cent expressing a favourable opinion of India.

The Centre has notified 40 questions for the population enumeration phase of Census 2026, including caste details for the first time. Enumeration will begin on September 1 in Ladakh and snow-bound areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, while the exercise will be conducted digitally across the country

The Jharkhand Crime Investigation Department has conducted raids at multiple locations across the state in connection with alleged irregularities in competitive examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission. The action comes as student protests over recruitment exam irregularities entered their 21st day

Record-breaking rainfall in Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo, flooded roads, homes and railway tracks, causing power outages and leaving at least five people dead and one missing

A University of Michigan study has uncovered a diverse fungal ecosystem nearly 1,640 feet below Michigans surface. Researchers identified 689 fungal species in water from gas wells, including 13 previously unknown species

Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, Modi said India's development journey was being driven by a new resolve and that the country had set itself an ambitious target for the coming decades

UK residents are experiencing an unusually wasp-free summer following extreme heat and dry conditions, but researchers warn the relief may be temporary. Wasps play an important role in controlling flies, aphids, caterpillars and other insects, meaning their decline could lead to a rise in pest populations later this season

An Army band played the tune of Vande Mataram as guests present at the venue joined in the rendering of the national song. This was followed by the Prime Minister hoisting the national flag and the national anthem being rendered

When disruption of the nations supreme legislative body is routine, taxpayers have the right to ask why they should keep paying for an institution where so much time is spent not working

The civic authorities need to undertake checks and thorough maintenance of the gardens they are looking after

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday warned that the US Navy could maintain its naval blockade of Iranian ports indefinitely, saying ships would continue to be rotated in and out to sustain the operation. Hegseth made the remarks while speaking to reporters in Panama City

PM Modi paired his white kurta with a chocolate brown vest and the traditional turban, which is commonly associated with the cultural traditions of Rajasthan and Gujarat

Mumbai Police Crime Branch Units 6 and 8, along with BMC medical officers, arrested five people allegedly practising as doctors without the required medical qualifications or licences. Four clinics were found in Zakir Hussain Nagar-Deonar, while another was located in Naupada-Bandra East

Mumbai Police has intensified security measures across the city ahead of Independence Day, increasing nakabandis, patrolling and combing operations. Teams are monitoring suspicious persons, vehicles and activities, with checks extended to isolated spots, parking areas, markets, hotels and lodges

The Maharashtra FDA inspected quick-commerce delivery warehouses in Mumbai and across the state, flagging poor temperature control, pest infestation, improper food storage and missing safety records. The August 13 drive covered 86 establishments, with 60 improvement notices issued and 14 food-business licences suspended

The Cockroach Janta Party will launch its School Thik Karo campaign from founder Abhijeet Dipkes village in Hingoli district on Independence Day. The campaign will begin at 7.30 am from Santuk Pimpri, with Dipke urging the local sarpanch to repair the government school and provide basic amenities such as benches and drinking water

A poorly lit stretch on the east side of Sion railway station has been fitted with streetlights after mid-day highlighted commuter safety concerns. Women had reported instances of inappropriate touching

Rubio placed the relationship between Trump and Modi at the centre of the growing partnership between the United States and India, describing their personal ties as an important factor in strengthening bilateral relations

Maharashtras proposed Model Bye-Laws, 2026 for co-operative housing societies have entered the public consultation stage

Several internal roads in Aarey Milk Colony have begun showing signs of deterioration less than two years after the PWD repaired and reconstructed them following a Bombay High Court directive

In a post on X, PM Modi said the sacrifices of the freedom fighters continue to inspire India's efforts to build a developed nation. He also highlighted the country's progress across different sectors and credited its citizens for driving the development journey

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Thane has awarded Rs 10.37 lakh in compensation, along with 7.5 per cent annual interest, to the family of a hotel waiter who was killed in a road accident in 2010

The Mumbai Economic Offences Wing has arrested four men for allegedly running a Rs 30-crore Ponzi and multi-level marketing scam under the banner of Origin AI. Investigators said the accused allegedly lured investors with promises of high returns

More than 3 lakh buildings in Mumbai are not up to date with mandatory fire compliance, according to Mumbai Fire Brigade data reviewed by mid-day. In the last two quarters, only around 2 per cent of the citys buildings completed the required self-renewal of their fire compliance certificates

Pedestrians on Nesbit Road in Mazgaon can now use the footpath freely after an obstruction caused by a housing society gate was resolved following a mid-day report. The gate had blocked the entire walkway when opened, forcing pedestrians, including children from a nearby play school, onto the busy road

Former India football captain Raju Gaikwad and his brother Neil bribed underprivileged families from Vakola settlement with free training for their kids along with kits and a chance to play alongside other youngsters if the adults gave up anti-social activities in their area

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Maharashtra FDA said that cases have been registered against eight people, including directors of the online marketplace IndiaMART. Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) kits and other medicines were seized during separate operations

NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique received a voice note from a Portugal-based mobile number while he was abroad. After returning to Mumbai, he approached the Bandra police and lodged a complaint

According to preliminary reports, a tremor measuring 3.2 magnitude was felt at 4.52 pm in Gonde, Borvat, Devgaon and Bhaygaon areas of Peth taluka in Nashik

Under the new decision, a retired employee whose child is studying in Classes 1 to 12 can retain government accommodation until the end of the childs academic year, subject to submission of prescribed documents and payment of licence fees at five times the existing rate

In his first interview since Operation Sindoor, Doval shared insights in the docuseries Declassified: Operation Sindoor, which chronicles the intense 88-hour military conflict that followed the Pahalgam terror attack, including its high-stakes battles and aftermath

The jumbo block was originally scheduled to take place during the night of August 15-16, 2026, between Borivali and Bhayandar stations, Western Railway said

According to the Central Railway, the block will affect train services between Thane and Kalyan on the Main Line and between Panvel and Vashi on the Harbour Line

The Lok Sabha has sent the FCRA Bill to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) amid protests by opposition parties, which alleged that the proposed legislation targets minorities and NGOs and demanded its withdrawal

Ghosh is accused of being one of three principal masterminds behind the hurried cremation of the victims body at a crematorium in Panihati. The prosecution alleges that cremation-related protocols were breached to eliminate the possibility of a second post-mortem

The action was carried out under the direction of Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe as part of the Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra campaign, officials said

The assistance underscores India's role as a first responder during global natural disasters. India sent the assistance after an earthquake of magnitude 7.3 struck Colombia on Monday, claiming the lives of 281 people, injuring 3,971 people, while 391 remain missing

MEA's reaction came on the back of Rahul Gandhi taking a swipe at the country's foreign policy during an event held in New Delhi on Thursday where he also mocked PM Modi's public embraces with foreign leaders by staging a hug with Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit

According to the police, Mumbai Crime Branch's Units 6 and 8 conducted raids at five clinics in Mumbai. Four of the clinics were located in the Zakir Hussain Nagar-Deonar area, while the fifth was in Naupada-Bandra East

According to an official statement, the Central Railway said that it will convert 22 suburban train services from 12-car to 15-car rakes on its Main Line from August 15, 2026, increasing passenger capacity on several key routes

Responding to Rahul Gandhis recent criticism, Shinde accused the Opposition of being unable to tolerate the countrys progress and highlighted the Congress partys historical record of allegedly destabilising governments

The online system was made available from Friday, August 14, and will allow public Ganesh mandals to submit applications for pandal permissions through the BMC website. BMC said all public mandals will be required to comply with orders passed by the Bombay HC in matters related to public Ganeshotsav

Germany is one of Indias most important partners in Europe. India was one of the first nations to establish diplomatic ties with Germany after the Second World War in 1951. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal alleged that the governments claims of attracting investment worth lakhs of crores of rupees and creating millions of jobs had failed to match the situation on the ground

Police said that after an argument, the suspect got on his motorcycle and drove at high speed towards the deceased, allegedly striking him deliberately and causing his death