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Mumbai Diary: Saturday Dossier

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29 Aug 2026 7:03 am
Horoscope today, August 29: 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

29 Aug 2026 2:57 am
Sonia Gandhis Belonging not being published by Penguin Random House India

Penguin Random House India has clarified that it is not the Indian publisher of Sonia Gandhis memoir Belonging, rejecting reports that it withdrew from publishing the book over proposed editorial changes

28 Aug 2026 11:06 pm
At least 3,400 voter enumeration forms photocopied in Kharghar, 5 BLOs suspended

Raigad Collector Kishan Jawale informed about the incident and said that the matter was being taken seriously by the authorities as police continue investigations

28 Aug 2026 10:57 pm
Universities must focus on innovation, start-ups and jobs: CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis was speaking at the inauguration of the new administrative building of the Nashik sub-centre of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) at Shivnai in Dindori taluka

28 Aug 2026 10:48 pm
Saif Ali Khan attack case: Accused seeks guilty plea, next hearing on Sept 11

Accused's lawyer Vipul Dushing said that Mohammad Shariful Islam had filed an application expressing his willingness to plead guilty and seeking leniency from the court

28 Aug 2026 10:32 pm
Reliance Group rejects Subhash Chandra allegations against media entities

Reliance Group has rejected allegations made by Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra against its media entities, calling the remarks baseless

28 Aug 2026 10:14 pm
Imran Khan hospital transfer: KPK CM accuses federal govt of violating SC order

Pakistan Supreme Court had on August 18 ordered the government to shift the 73-year-old to private-run Shifa Hospital following months of concern raised by Imran Khan's family and supporters over his health, particularly an eye condition diagnosed earlier this year

28 Aug 2026 10:14 pm
WR to operate jumbo block between Vasai-Bhayandar on Aug 29 night, check details

According to Western Railway, the block will be operated on the Up Fast line from 11.30 pm to 3 am and on the Down Fast line from 1.15 am to 4.45 am during the night of August 29-30

28 Aug 2026 8:46 pm
Maharashtra FDA cancels Cipla facility's drug sale licences in Pune

The action follows inspections conducted by the state drug regulator, which found several irregularities involving the handling, storage, records and recall of medicines

28 Aug 2026 8:33 pm
Mumbai teacher files FIR after video misrepresents him as mayor's husband

The complainant told the police that his photograph appeared to have been taken from his Facebook account, while the mayor's photograph appeared to have been sourced from social media

28 Aug 2026 8:13 pm
'Cockroach infestation, excessive MSG': Maharashtra FDA continues crackdown

The establishments include Akshay Caterers at the Garware Institute of Career Education and Development in Mumbai University's Kalina campus, Craftpac Hospitality Pvt Ltd at Jio World Drive in Bandra East, Marian Hotel and Restaurant in Dadar West, and Bhagwati Stores in Tilak Nagar, Chembur

28 Aug 2026 7:40 pm
Auto, taxi fare hike: Revised fares worry Mumbai commuters, unions unhappy

Mumbai commuters have raised concerns over higher auto and taxi fares from September 1, while transport unions say the approved hike is insufficient to cover rising operating costs

28 Aug 2026 7:34 pm
Mumbai: Retired bank employee duped of Rs 7.02 lakh in fake EC SMS scam

The Matunga Police said that it was investigating the case and are looking into the phone numbers, WhatsApp accounts, payment trail and digital files allegedly used by the fraudsters

28 Aug 2026 7:30 pm
Ganeshotsav: Tata Power advises Mumbai mandals to apply early for electricity

The temporary electricity connections are used for power at public pandals, lighting and other festive decorations during the Ganesh festival celebrations

28 Aug 2026 7:14 pm
Alliance Air landing scare: Delhi-Bilaspur flight suffers tyre burst

An Alliance Air flight from Delhi suffered a tyre burst while landing at Bilaspur airport in Chhattisgarh on Friday. All 37 passengers and four crew members on board were safely evacuated, with no injuries reported

28 Aug 2026 6:40 pm
Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 538 as fresh flooding threat emerges

The rescue operation entered its third day amid warnings of possible fresh flooding caused by rising water levels in a lake formed by avalanches near the border with Tibet

28 Aug 2026 6:22 pm
Nepal Floods: 28 Andhra pilgrims on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra safe, says official

Venkatramana, proprietor of the Tirupati-based travel agency that organised the trip, said the group left for Nepal on August 21 and comprised 28 people, all from Andhra Pradesh

28 Aug 2026 6:18 pm
Nepal floods: EAM S Jaishankar reviews rescue efforts

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reviewed India's rescue and relief efforts for flood-hit Nepal with MEA officials and Indian missions in Kathmandu and Beijing

28 Aug 2026 5:15 pm
Ebola Outbreak in Congo: 60 Health Zones Affected, 2,786 Deaths

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has expanded to two more health zones, taking the total number of affected areas to 60, according to government figures.

28 Aug 2026 5:14 pm
Pakistan Blast: 1 Killed, 9 Injured in South Waziristan Explosion

One person was killed and nine others injured after an improvised explosive device attached to a motorcycle exploded in a busy marketplace in South Waziristan, police said

28 Aug 2026 4:52 pm
Major mishap averted after dumper hits Mumbai's Mrinaltai Gore flyover barrier

A major mishap was averted in Mumbai after a dumper allegedly lost control on the Mrinaltai Gore flyover in Oshiwara and crashed into its wall and vision barrier, causing a portion to collapse onto SV Road below

28 Aug 2026 4:44 pm
WATCH | Marathi mandate: Non-Marathi auto drivers celebrate one-year extension

The Maharashtra government has given non-Marathi autorickshaw and taxi drivers one more year to acquire working knowledge of Marathi. Auto and taxi unions welcomed the decision, saying the extension will protect livelihoods and give drivers enough time to learn the language

28 Aug 2026 4:24 pm
Disha Salian case: Bombay HC has raised questions over probe, says lawyer

Speaking to reporters after arguments were heard over two days, Advocate Nilesh Ojha, representing Disha Salian's father Satish Salian, said the court had examined the documents and procedures followed by the police and questioned their legal basis

28 Aug 2026 4:18 pm
US envoy says India plans to buy battle-tested Javelin anti-tank system

India is planning to procure the US-made Javelin anti-tank missile system, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said, with the proposed acquisition also opening up possibilities for co-production between New Delhi and Washington

28 Aug 2026 4:18 pm
'Hi5, smiles and more': PM Narendra Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with kids

PM Modi shared a reel from the celebrations on his Instagram account, captioning it, Hi5, smiles and more during todays Raksha Bandhan celebrations at 7, LKM. The video showed him interacting warmly with schoolchildren and exchanging greetings with them during the festival celebrations

28 Aug 2026 4:02 pm
Food safety violations: Amusement park asked to pay Rs 4.75-lakh compensation

The Additional District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Nagpur, observed that serving expired food and beverages was not merely a deficiency in service but an irresponsible and negligent act that could endanger consumers' health and lives

28 Aug 2026 3:59 pm
Norway's King Harald V dies at 89, tributes pour in from world leaders

The royal palace announced his death, after which his son Crown Prince Haakon automatically succeeded him to the throne. Harald had been Europe's oldest reigning monarch and served as Norway's king since 1991

28 Aug 2026 3:29 pm
Manoj Jarange warns of five-phase march to Mumbai if demands unmet

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil has warned that six crore Marathas could march to Mumbai in five phases if the Maharashtra government fails to meet demands over Kunbi caste certificates. He plans to begin an indefinite hunger strike on August 29

28 Aug 2026 3:12 pm
Sanjay Raut alleges Delhi pressure behind Fadnavis Marathi driver rule

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has given autorickshaw and taxi drivers one year to learn functional Marathi. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleged the extension came under pressure from Delhi, while driver unions welcomed the move

28 Aug 2026 2:45 pm
Marathi deadline extended by year, Mumbai taxi and auto unions relieved

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the one-year extension after a delegation of taxi and autorickshaw representatives met him at Sahyadri Guest House on Thursday. The decision puts on hold immediate action against drivers who do not have the required knowledge of Marathi and gives them more time to learn the language

28 Aug 2026 2:41 pm
Palghar market theft: Two women held for stealing Rs 3-lakh necklace

Palghar Police arrested two women within 48 hours for allegedly stealing a 28-gram gold necklace worth Rs 3 lakh from a 70-year-old woman at Boisar's Friday weekly market. Police said the stolen jewellery was recovered from the accused during the investigation

28 Aug 2026 2:10 pm
MP Rajgarh bus accident: 4 killed, 11 injured as sleeper bus crashes into bridge

The accident occurred around 8.30 a.m. on the Bhopal bypass bridge in Biaora when the bus lost control while negotiating a curve and rammed into the bridge wall, Rajgarh Superintendent of Police (SP), Amit Tolani said

28 Aug 2026 2:04 pm
Mumbai voter list revision: Draft electoral rolls to be published on August 31

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has also approved the rationalisation of polling stations across Mumbai city and suburban districts. The approval was granted on August 24, following the revised schedule for the Special Intensive Revision received from the ECI on August 19

28 Aug 2026 1:21 pm
Nepal floods: No impact on Gandak River in Bihar yet, Gopalganj residents say

Nepal flash floods have raised concerns in Bihar, but the Gandak River water level remains normal in Gopalganj. Authorities are monitoring the situation after flooding in Rasuwa, while Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary said the state's flood situation is stabilising

28 Aug 2026 1:02 pm
Dausa bus crash: Driver killed, 30 injured on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

The accident occurred near Gudliya on a stretch of the expressway in Dausa. Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the collision

28 Aug 2026 12:41 pm
Delhi Police arrests couple over alleged Pakistan-linked espionage network

The Special Cells Northern Range received information about a Pakistan-backed espionage network operating in Delhi-NCR. During the investigation, police uncovered a network involved in obtaining Indian SIM cards and sending them to Pakistan, where they were purportedly used to access sensitive information

28 Aug 2026 12:20 pm
Nepal floods: 37 Maharashtra pilgrims stranded in Saga leave for Kathmandu

After receiving information about their situation, Fadnavis contacted the Ministry of External Affairs and sought necessary assistance to facilitate their safe journey from Saga to Kathmandu. The CMO also shared a list of all 37 pilgrims and said the group had safely begun its journey towards Kathmandu

28 Aug 2026 12:18 pm
Rakhi, not fines: Thane Traffic Police give free helmets to traffic violators

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Thane Traffic Police on Friday tied rakhis on motorists caught violating traffic rules at Teen Hath Naka and counselled them on road safety. Some two-wheeler riders without helmets were also given free protective headgear

28 Aug 2026 12:16 pm
Panvel City Police ramp up security ahead of Raksha Bandhan celebrations

Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, Panvel City Police have intensified security, foot patrols and surveillance at crowded markets and public places to prevent thefts and pickpocketing. Police have urged residents to secure valuables, stay alert and report suspicious activity

28 Aug 2026 12:11 pm
NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule remembers late brother Ajit Pawar on Raksha Bandhan

On Raksha Bandhan, NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule remembered her late brother and former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, recalling their childhood bond and saying his absence has left a void that can never be filled

28 Aug 2026 11:45 am
Thane: Ashram school cook arrested for allegedly molesting 22 minor students

A cook at a government ashram school in Temba, Shahapur, Thane, was arrested under the POCSO Act after 22 minor female students allegedly complained of molestation. Officials said the accused had previously faced a similar case at another ashram school

28 Aug 2026 11:30 am
Mumbai Mayor helps mother and newborn reach Kurla home amid heavy rain and winds

According to the BMC, Tawde held the newborn during part of the journey before handing the child back to her mother. She also congratulated the family on the birth of the baby girl and presented the newborn with a gift

28 Aug 2026 11:27 am
Maharashtra activist announces hunger strike in Jalna from August 29

Rannaware said he had previously staged two agitations seeking the establishment and strengthening of the Mahamandal. He alleged that even after its formation, only a small number of employees had been appointed and called for greater government support

28 Aug 2026 11:13 am
Three held for stealing gold jewellery from women on Thane buses

The police were probing a 61-year-old woman's complaint that a gold bangle was stolen from her wrist on July 20 while boarding a bus at the Louiswadi bus stop

28 Aug 2026 10:38 am
US FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines for 2026-27 immunisation season

The US FDA has approved updated Covid-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 immunisation season. The shots are approved for people aged 65 and older and younger high-risk individuals, with age eligibility varying by vaccine

28 Aug 2026 10:31 am
Thane: Men posing as crime branch cops rob courier vehicle of Rs 61.5 lakh

Police have launched an investigation to identify and arrest the accused, who allegedly used the identity of crime branch officers to gain control of the vehicle and its occupants before carrying out the robbery

28 Aug 2026 10:26 am
Thane woman learns her bank account used in cyber fraud cases; ends life

According to police, Pandaram became increasingly anxious after authorities informed her that her Bank of Maharashtra account had allegedly been used in connection with online fraud cases reported in different parts of the country

28 Aug 2026 10:17 am
Nepal floods death toll climbs to 469 as rescue teams recover more bodies

Nepal floods death toll rises to 469 as rescue teams recover more bodies across eight districts and continue searching for missing people

28 Aug 2026 10:02 am
Mumbai lake levels at 95.87 per cent, reservoirs record 13,87,534 million litres

Mumbais seven lakes held 13,87,534 million litres of water, or 95.87 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of August 28. Vihar remained 100 per cent full, while Upper Vaitarna had the lowest storage at 89.76 per cent

28 Aug 2026 9:49 am