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An injured leopard has been spotted on the IIT Bombay campus over the past two to three months, prompting the forest department to intensify monitoring and plan its safe capture and treatment. The leopard is suspected to have an eye injury and was first identified through CCTV footage shared by the institute

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The move is aimed at creating a more accurate picture of the state's snakebite burden and ensuring timely treatment, particularly in rural and remote area

According to the ACB, the accused have been arrested in connection with an FIR registered under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the IPC

On August 6, Tarun Tejpal was convicted of rape and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for 10 years by the Bombay High Court, overturning the verdict of the trial court which had acquitted the former editor of Tehelka five years ago

Following the incident, plaster was found to have fallen from the building. Cracks were also observed in the walls and columns, while the remaining portion of the structure was reported to be in a dangerous condition, officials said

The incident occurred on Platform 3 during the evening rush hour, causing delays to suburban and express trains on the Central Railway network, officials said

According to a BEST officer, the turnout position of both BEST-owned and wet-lease buses remained stable between the two days. The BEST administration said its data showed that 13 more buses were put into service on August 18

US President Donald Trump has claimed the Strait of Hormuz as new US territory in a Truth Social post, while Iran says it will not reopen the strategic waterway until Washington meets its demands, including lifting sanctions and unfreezing assets

The FDA continued its food safety crackdown across the state, with six Mumbai establishments among those facing licence action during inspections carried out between July 14 and August 17, officials said

A sum of Rs 50 crore had been announced in 2024 for the memorial and Jijau Srushti project at Sindkhed Raja. Work on Jijau Srushti near Sindkhed Raja was subsequently started using the funds. So far, Rs 27 crore has been spent on the project, which is currently under progress

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's transfer to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital for a comprehensive medical examination, while directing authorities to allow weekly meetings with his family and establish a medical board

An official statement stated that the Maharashtra govt said the project has been planned with the interests of the local community in mind. It is expected to create new employment opportunities and support the local economy

In an advisory, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) advised passengers to plan their journeys in advance as the availability of ride-hailing services may be limited

As part of his visit, IRCTC Chairman and Managing Director Rahul Himalian travelled on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express and interacted with passengers to seek their feedback on onboard catering and other services

The Maharashtra Cabinet approved a special rehabilitation policy for people affected by development projects in Pandharpur, taking into account the town's religious significance, local conditions and the urgency of infrastructure works

Pune district administration has set an August 31 deadline to repair roads in the Chakan industrial belt, while 100 MSF personnel will assist police in easing congestion. The plan also includes a roadside parking ban, encroachment drive and AI-based traffic management

The accident sparked anger among daily commuters travelling to Hinjewadi IT Park, with several blaming the civic authorities for failing to maintain the road properly. Locals and commuters pointed to the broken stretch of Nande-Mhalunge Road

Speaking at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce in Mumbai, Gor stressed the need for candid, trust-based engagements on export controls and rock-solid intellectual property protections to give innovators confidence to invest, create and scale without fear

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke challenged ministers and elected representatives to send their children to village schools and make them walk to school like rural students

The BMC has stepped up pedestrian safety measures around Mumbai's Prabhadevi railway station, ordering removal of encroachments, better taxi arrangements, road resurfacing and faster work on a proposed staircase for the existing foot overbridge

According to the CISF, the baggage was found at the domestic arrivals area of Terminal 1 in the early hours of August 18. The passenger had travelled from Delhi to Ahmedabad on IndiGo flight 6E-2013

Union Health Minister JP Nadda underwent angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi on Monday after being admitted following complaints of uneasiness. The hospital said he is stable and under observation in the cardiology department, with no further details about his diagnosis disclosed

The incident took place last week at an ashram school in Japtalai village in Dhanora tehsil. Three girls died following the snakebite, while three other students were hospitalised for treatment

Patole said the BJP had no right to lecture the Congress on patriotism. The Congress leader also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech from the Red Fort. He questioned whether the address was meant for the entire country or only for those opposed to the government

Following the emails, Nagpur Police immediately swung into action and deployed several teams to the schools named in the threats. Officers carried out extensive searches of the premises as a precautionary measure

Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and state governments on a PIL seeking confiscation of movable and immovable property belonging to exam paper leak offenders and their family members. The court fixed September 25 for the next hearing

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking to abolish hanging as the method of executing death row convicts and replace it with alternatives such as lethal injection. The court said the Centre could review the existing method through an expert body

The Chief Minister stressed that negligence or delay in addressing public grievances would not be tolerated. He instructed officials to ensure that land-related complaints are handled with seriousness and resolved in accordance with the law

The accused, identified as Riyaz alias Shoaib Mirza, was arrested after police traced his location during a technical investigation. Police alleged that he provided bank accounts that were used to route money generated through cyber fraud

The proposed facility will come up at the fisheries sub-centre in Panvel in Raigad district and is envisioned as a marine tourism, education and research destination

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil has sought Mumbai Police permission to hold a protest and hunger strike at Azad Maidan from August 29. His representative said the agitation will press for the communitys long-pending demands and remain peaceful

This comes a day after the BJP overhauled its national team under party chief Nitin Nabin, bringing in many new faces and some prominent leaders like former Union minister Smriti Irani as general secretary and former RSS functionary Ram Madhav as vice president

Eknath Shinde praised photojournalists for keeping their third eye open to capture important moments, including during disasters, difficult situations and the COVID-19 pandemic

Eight fishermen from Andhra Pradeshs B R Ambedkar Konaseema district have gone missing after setting out into the Bay of Bengal on August 3. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to intensify the search and maintain contact with their families

Maharashtra Police arrested two men in Latur for allegedly attempting to sell mephentermine sulphate injections without a doctors prescription or required licence. Police recovered 13 bottles valued at Rs 4,069 from a scooter during a crackdown on unauthorised medicine sales

According to police, 29 labourers were travelling in the pickup when the accident occurred. The injured were rescued with the help of local residents and shifted to nearby hospitals. Gohad Chauraha police station in-charge Ramnaresh Yadav said the pickup was travelling at an estimated speed of 80-90 kmph

BJP has announced its new national team, appointing several senior leaders and new faces to key organisational posts. Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje, Tirath Singh Rawat, Ram Madhav and Bharti Pawar are among those given prominent responsibilities

With the latest case, police have registered five cases related to an alleged fake work order racket and arrested six people for reportedly cheating victims of around Rs 3.4 crore, officials said

Investigators have also noted circumstances at the scene that have raised questions about whether Nida may have been killed before her body was found hanging as some parts of her body were found touching the bed, raising suspicion that she may have been killed and her body subsequently hanged

Rainfall activity is likely to intensify further on Wednesday, with heavy showers forecast in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Villupuram and the Nilgiris. Light rain may continue over the northern coastal belt and the Western Ghats districts on Wednesday and Thursday, the bulletin said

Mumbais seven lakes collectively hold 13.57 lakh million litres of water, or 93.80 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of August 18. Vihar, Tulsi and Modak Sagar remain full, while overall stock is higher than the same period in 2025 and 2024

In the first gruesome incident, which occurred in Sangin district on Saturday afternoon after three innocent children found a toy-like object and begun playing with, but the device exploded, killing a child on the spot and injuring two others, the official added

Mumbai recorded rainfall across the city and suburbs during the 24-hour period ending at 8 am on August 18. The average rainfall recorded was 7.98 mm in the city, 17.34 mm in the eastern suburbs and 16.64 mm in the western suburbs

From Cantonese-inspired dishes and seafood at Hakkasan to Belgian chocolate babka and Japanese cheesecake at The Bluebop Cafe, Mumbais food scene has plenty to offer. Luv Restaurant rounds off the list with a comforting Maharashtrian monsoon feast featuring mutton and chicken disheS

Authorities said 335 homes had been handed over to affected families, while 59,109 buildings had been inspected to determine whether they were safe for habitation

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited flood-hit villages in Jajpur and Bhadrak by motorcycle and boat, reviewing relief and rescue efforts. Official data shows floods have affected over 7.85 lakh people across six districts, with more than 2.77 lakh evacuated

The Uttar Pradesh Home Department on Monday submitted the SIT's final report in the case to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for further action

Day 2 of mid-days special series follows Aryan Ughade, a once-active schoolboy now unable to sit, speak or swallow, whose family says they were left searching for medicines and care after being told there was no cure

A large quantity of soil and heavy stones collapsed onto the public road margin adjacent to a residential complex in Bhayandarpada, according to Thane's Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC)