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Mumbai remains under an orange alert as the IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall with winds of up to 60 kmph. The city recorded 117.06 mm of rain in the last 24 hours, while high tides and waterlogging continue to disrupt normal life across several areas
The man is accused of stealing a bus under Tirumala crime police station limits in Tirupati in 2023-24 and within the jurisdiction of Wazirabad police station in Maharashtra's Nanded in 2026, the official said
US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed to just about everything Washington wants in negotiations over its nuclear programme. He reiterated that Tehran would never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons while stressing that the US seeks denuclearisation, not regime change
Anmol, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, filed the application before the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court, requesting that the court formally record his surrender in the case being investigated by the Mumbai Police
The 57-day Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 began on Friday as over 4,800 pilgrims reached the Baltal and Nunwan base camps under security escort. Authorities have deployed extensive security, health, traffic and emergency support systems to ensure a safe pilgrimage
US President Donald Trump said artificial intelligence is bigger than the internet and stressed that America must stay ahead of China in the AI race. He linked AI leadership to semiconductor manufacturing, energy expansion and limited regulation to maintain US technological dominance
Venezuela has declared seven days of national mourning after twin earthquakes killed 2,595 people and injured more than 12,000. Authorities have set up 25 temporary camps, while rescue and relief operations continue amid hundreds of aftershocks and widespread destruction
A devastating road accident on the Pune-Nashik Highway left Santosh Waichal with life-altering injuries, forcing his family to navigate financial and emotional hardships
She was the original poster girl of body positivity. Then, she lost all that weight. And now, Kusha Kapila is under fire for selling women body-shaping products. Chakkar kya hai?
The jetty becomes slick in the monsoon, it needs to be cleaned properly.
Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Kyiv, killing at least 20 people, as Ukraine reported retaliatory strikes on Russian targets
Pakistan and Qatar said US-Iran negotiations in Doha made positive progress, with both sides agreeing to continue discussions after further consultations
The Moon is drifting away from Earth by about 3.8 cm each year, a gradual process driven by tidal interactions that has little immediate impact on our planet
Mumbai: Kandivali police arrested two suspects in Pune for allegedly duping a Mumbai businessman of Rs 8.22 lakh through a fake investment and IPO scam. The probe uncovered 22 mule accounts linked to 183 cyber fraud cases across 10 states
Nine monks were killed and 13 injured after an 11-year-old allegedly drove a pickup truck into a pilgrimage group in northeastern Thailand
The Ritabrata Banerjee-led TMC rebel faction met the Election Commission over its claim to the party, while the Mamata Banerjee camp questioned the meeting.
A hidden beach between Aksa and Marve has become Mumbai's latest viral destination after gaining popularity on social media. However, the unregulated spot lacks lifeguards and security, with reports of trespassing, illegal activities, environmental damage and growing concerns over public safety
The VB-G RAM G scheme was launched in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Manipur after the new law came into effect, guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment
The Faizabad Bar Association staged a protest and sought an FIR against several Ram Mandir Trust officials, demanding a fair investigation
Chinese officials said the 66-year-old pilot who died after crashing into Beijing's tallest building had been suffering from insomnia and anxiety
Two college students injured by an electric shock in a waterlogged area beneath Nerul's LP Bridge are recovering, as the incident triggers demands for accountability
The BMC suspended four officials, ordered a high-level inquiry and blacklisted a contractor after a man died in an alleged open manhole accident in Mumbai's Sakinaka
Despite the Supreme Court affirming pedestrians' right to unobstructed footpaths, bus stops and licensed stalls continue to block narrow sidewalks across Mumbai.
Following the fatal Chembur tree collapse, Dadar residents have urged authorities to inspect ageing trees around Shivaji Park, citing public safety concerns.
Mumbai witnessed heavy to very heavy rainfall for the fourth straight day, with Santacruz recording 205 mm of rain in 24 hours under the IMD's orange alert
After a fatal open manhole incident in Mumbai's Sakinaka, Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar called for culpable homicide charges against those responsible for civic negligence
A 55-year-old labourer died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Mumbai's Sakinaka. The viral CCTV video has sparked outrage over alleged civic negligence
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According to the CISF, the weapon was detected at 10.11 am during the routine security screening of a passenger at the station. CISF personnel immediately secured the individual and informed the Delhi Metro Rail Police (DMRP), Supreme Court
Among all weather stations, Mahabaleshwar recorded the highest rainfall at 77 mm, making it the wettest place in the state during the reporting period
In a statement, the IT company said the health, safety and well-being of its employees and their families remain its highest priority. It also said it is fully cooperating with the authorities as they investigate the matter
Consumers hoping for a cut in petrol and diesel prices will have to wait longer, with Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday making it clear that there is no immediate scope for reducing fuel rates despite a recent decline in global crude oil prices
The incident took place on July 1, when the St. Vincent and the Grenadines-flagged bulk carrier was sailing from Aden, Yemen. The vessel reported an attempted pirate attack about 300 nautical miles east-northeast of Djibouti
The airline resumed flights on the KozhikodeSalalah route on Thursday, while services between Kozhikode and Kuwait are set to restart on Friday. Flights connecting Bengaluru and Kuwait will resume from Saturday, with frequencies increasing gradually over the coming days
The bypoll was necessitated after BJP National President Nitin Nabin resigned from his Assembly membership, leaving the Bankipur seat in Bihar's Patna vacant
The cafe, named Aranyer Kule, was owned by Imran Molla, son of former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Saokat Molla, who was recently arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA)
Addressing a joint press meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their talks at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, the Japanese PM extended gratitude for the warm hospitality and expressed joy on PM Modis affectionate reference to her as a beautiful younger sister
Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse said around 5.5 lakh students in the state have not yet updated their Aadhaar details, but assured that no student will be denied admissions, scholarships, DBT benefits or other government schemes because of the delay
US President Donald Trump took his first flight aboard the Qatar-donated Air Force One, calling the upgraded Boeing 747 the greatest commercial plane ever built despite ongoing controversy over the 400 million gift
The seized tiger skins and pangolin scales have been secured as evidence while investigators continue efforts to trace the origin of the wildlife articles, identify potential buyers and uncover interstate links in the trafficking network
Hundreds of rescuers from seven countries worked late Wednesday to reach Hernan Gil, a 43-year-old security guard trapped for a week beneath a collapsed seven-story building in Catia La Mar after Venezuela's devastating June 24 earthquakes
The operation is part of the ongoing probe into the alleged leak of the Maharashtra TET question paper ahead of the examination scheduled for June 28
Bhagwat said those who migrated from the newly created Pakistan left behind their homes, businesses, land and wealth accumulated over generations because they wanted to live in India, where they could practise their religion without fear
There have been tree falls across the city, and people wading in flooded waters trying to reach different destinations.
Famous journalist Qamar Ahmed, nicknamed Q, who passed away at 89, covered cricket from 1974 through the written and spoken word. He was everyones friend; Imran Khan a probable exception
The US and Iran held technical talks in Doha to negotiate shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and work toward a permanent ceasefire. The discussions follow last month's 14-point interim accord aimed at ending hostilities and establishing a long-term peace framework
Chester Zoo has welcomed a baby roloway monkey months after her mother, Masaya, underwent a pioneering operation that saved her foot from amputation. The birth is a significant milestone for the critically endangered species and a testament to the success of the groundbreaking veterinary procedure
The Taliban claimed it launched airstrikes on an alleged ISIS hideout in Pakistan's Balochistan province, while Islamabad said its security forces intercepted and shot down four rudimentary drones. The latest exchange marks another escalation in tensions between the neighbouring countries
Ukraine said it carried out a long-range strike on a Russian oil refinery in Ufa, as Russia claimed to have captured two settlements in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv regions.

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