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Kaushambi firecracker factory blast: 11 dead, two arrested; action against cops

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

1 Sep 2026 9:43 am
Mumbai lake levels: Seven reservoirs hold 95.87 per cent water stock on Sept 1

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

1 Sep 2026 9:37 am
Heavy rain in Dehradun: Two dead after SUV swept away near Kandoli Bridge

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

1 Sep 2026 9:28 am
Mumbai weather: Partly cloudy skies and occasional light rain expected today

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

1 Sep 2026 9:27 am
Mumbai: BMC to hire event planner to manage Ganesh visarjan at Chowpatty

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

1 Sep 2026 8:52 am
Donald Trump says Chinas Xi Jinping to visit Washington for summit in September

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

1 Sep 2026 8:51 am
Nepal flood rescue: 279 saved from hydropower sites, hundreds still missing

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

1 Sep 2026 8:47 am
Supreme Court Collegium recommends new CJs for Rajasthan, MP, J&K and Ladakh HCs

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

1 Sep 2026 8:43 am
US Supreme Court lets Trump proceed with White House ballroom construction

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

1 Sep 2026 8:38 am
NASAs Roman Space Telescope heads into deep space on Falcon Heavy

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

1 Sep 2026 8:34 am
Rocket Lab prepares to launch Japanese radar satellite from New Zealand

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

1 Sep 2026 8:31 am
Manipur militant attack: Three villagers killed, four injured in Kangpokpi

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

1 Sep 2026 8:27 am
AIIMS cancels recruitment re-exam at Jaipur centre after technical glitches

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

1 Sep 2026 8:23 am
Sukesh Chandrasekhar sentenced to 8 years for impersonating Supreme Court judge

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

1 Sep 2026 8:20 am
Nepal floods: India rescues 158 nationals as teams continue tunnel rescue ops

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

1 Sep 2026 8:18 am
India GDP growth accelerates to 7.8% in April-June quarter of current fiscal

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

1 Sep 2026 8:16 am
Two dozen children injured in head-on school bus-truck collision in Amethi

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

1 Sep 2026 8:11 am
Nepal floods: Efforts underway to contact 67 Maharashtra citizens

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

1 Sep 2026 8:07 am
Lets get lit with heritage

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

1 Sep 2026 8:07 am
Pakistan cricket fall short on priorities

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

1 Sep 2026 8:04 am
Mumbai: Rituals inside SGNP protected zone raise alarm among nature lovers

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

1 Sep 2026 8:01 am
Fake expiry dates on branded food products uncovered in Navi Mumbai raid

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

1 Sep 2026 7:57 am
Thane accident: Mother and infant son killed, driver flees after crash

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

1 Sep 2026 7:56 am
Mumbai: Failed CCTV evidence, missing medical record weaken assault case

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

1 Sep 2026 7:52 am
Mumbai: Cuffe Parade residents seek silence zone near GD Somani School

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

1 Sep 2026 7:47 am
Mumbai Malad crash: Woman killed, husband seriously injured

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

1 Sep 2026 7:42 am
Mumbai Western Railway rejigs timetable to ease Borivli congestion

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

1 Sep 2026 7:36 am
Cockroach in patients meal sparks outrage at Mumbai Kalwa hospital

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

1 Sep 2026 7:30 am
Mumbai auto, cab fares rise from today; minimum fares hiked to Rs 27 and Rs 33

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

1 Sep 2026 7:25 am
Wrong-side driving crackdown: Mumbai Traffic Police register 343 FIRs in 22 days

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

1 Sep 2026 7:11 am
Horoscope today, Sept 1: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we've got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius

1 Sep 2026 3:44 am
Fire Breaks out near GTB Nagar station, no injuries reported

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

31 Aug 2026 11:54 pm
Traffic affected at Majiwada Naka in after truck rams into multiple vehicle

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

31 Aug 2026 11:51 pm
Ahmedabad: Railway technician saves passenger after he falls off moving train

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

31 Aug 2026 11:35 pm
Chemical leak from tanker in Chembur, no injuries reported

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

31 Aug 2026 11:16 pm
Anna Hazare admitted to ICU at Bombay Hospital, condition stable

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

31 Aug 2026 10:54 pm
Army Chief General reviews operational preparedness of Southern Command in Pune

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

31 Aug 2026 10:32 pm
Pune Police announce new no-parking zones in seven divisions, check details

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

31 Aug 2026 10:08 pm
Dammam-Delhi Air India Express flight diverted to Ahmedabad after bomb threat

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

31 Aug 2026 8:57 pm
Mumbai Port fire: MbPA orders for review of safety compliance, begins probe

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

31 Aug 2026 8:45 pm
Over 2.06 crore Maharashtra voters excluded from draft electoral roll after SIR

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

31 Aug 2026 8:26 pm
PM Modi meets Putin, says India supports all efforts towards peace in Ukraine

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

31 Aug 2026 8:18 pm
CISF seizes USD and UAE dirhams worth Rs 72.22 lakh at Mumbai airport

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

31 Aug 2026 7:43 pm
India likely to see below-normal rainfall, warmer weather in Sept: IMD

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

31 Aug 2026 7:04 pm
Maharashtra makes NCMC mandatory for women, senior citizens to avail concessions

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

31 Aug 2026 6:59 pm
MSEDCL detects Rs 76.85 lakh power theft in CBD Belapur and Ulwe

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

31 Aug 2026 6:48 pm
Nepal floods: 93 workers remain untraced after searches in Rasuwagadhi tunnel

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

31 Aug 2026 6:25 pm
Five killed in massive explosion at firecracker factory in UP's Kaushambi

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

31 Aug 2026 5:44 pm
NCP unveils grassroot strategy ahead of Zilla Parishad polls

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

31 Aug 2026 5:32 pm
Lalbaugcha Raja vs Mumbaicha Raja vs GSB: What makes each Ganpati unique

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

31 Aug 2026 5:21 pm