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Two dead, five injured after Ganesh idol falls during ceremony in Bhuleshwar

According to civic authorities, seven people were injured in the incident, of whom two died and five were undergoing medical treatment at different hospitals

22 Aug 2026 11:58 pm
CJP founder Dipke booked over entry into govt school in Latur

According to the complaint, the incident took place at the Zilla Parishad Urdu school in Jawali near Ausa area of Latur in Maharashtra, located more than 500 km from Mumbai

22 Aug 2026 10:56 pm
'Call me, I will join you': Rahul Gandhi backs tribal students' protest in Pune

The woman told Gandhi that tribal students had been observing a hunger strike at Manjari in Pune since the past 10 days over their demands. She said two girls were also participating in the protest and one of them had been hospitalised after her health deteriorated

22 Aug 2026 10:14 pm
Maharashtra announces lifetime care for retired police dogs

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the decision on Saturday, stressing that dogs that have served the police force for a decade should be allowed to retire with dignity and comfort

22 Aug 2026 10:02 pm
PM Modi meets BJP's new team, says organisational meeting brings in new ideas

Former national office-bearers are also expected to be assigned responsibilities in the campaign. The BJP's organisational preparations for upcoming Assembly elections were also discussed, with emphasis on strengthening the party's grassroots network and improving organisational readiness

22 Aug 2026 9:23 pm
Mumbai Police return lost and stolen property worth Rs 1.15 cr to its owners

The recovered property included jewellery, vehicles and mobile phones seized or traced during investigations into cases of robbery, burglary, snatching and theft, police said

22 Aug 2026 9:17 pm
Two killed, two injured as under-construction building collapses in Hyderabad

Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency Commissioner A V Ranganath, who visited the site, said the building, comprising seven storeys and a penthouse, was being constructed on a plot measuring about 50-60 square yards

22 Aug 2026 8:52 pm
Injured whale calf spotted at Vasai beach, locals call for rescue

The calf has reportedly been swimming towards the beach each time it is released or pushed back into the water, raising concerns among local residents and animal lovers about its condition and chances of survival

22 Aug 2026 8:48 pm
MRVC steps up work on new Bhivpuri and Vangaon EMU maintenance units

The programme includes the development of new EMU carsheds at Bhivpuri and Vangaon, along with the augmentation of existing maintenance facilities to support the growing suburban rolling stock fleet

22 Aug 2026 8:33 pm
EAM Jaishankar, Greek FM discuss bilateral, regional issues ahead of UNGA meet

Last month, India's Ambassador to Greece, Ravi Shankar, met Lt. Gen. Demosthenes Grigoriadis, Chief of Hellenic Air Force General Staff, and discussed the ongoing initiatives of cooperation between the two Air Forces

22 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
West Asia war: US military casualties rise to 774, Pentagon data shows

When figures under the Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS) for Overseas Operations are combined with those for Operation Epic Fury, CNN reported that 18 service members have died since the US launched the war against Iran on February 28

22 Aug 2026 7:49 pm
California Assembly adopts Diwali resolution, honours Indian American diaspora

The resolution describes Diwali as a festival of great significance to Indian Americans and South Asian Americans. It notes that Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains celebrate the festival annually across the United States and around the world

22 Aug 2026 7:49 pm
Video: JNPA starts first long-distance double-stack train to move cargo faster

Double-stack trains allow containers to be carried in two layers, enabling more cargo to be moved in a single rake. The introduction of long-haul double-stack services is therefore expected to improve the capacity and efficiency of rail freight movement from JNPA

22 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
Navi Mumbai Police launch Prahari CCTV Command Centre' to improve public safety

The new centre has been designed to strengthen public safety, improve surveillance and help the police control crime more effectively across Navi Mumbai, officials said

22 Aug 2026 7:34 pm
Fadnavis launches 'Campus Connect' campaign in Navi Mumbai to fight drug abuse

The initiative has been started by the Navi Mumbai Police under their Nasha-Mukt Navi Mumbai campaign to raise awareness among college students about the dangers of drug use

22 Aug 2026 7:19 pm
MPCB directs BMC to strengthen beach cleaning in and waste management

The directions were issued during a review meeting held at the BMC headquarters to assess the beach-cleaning drive carried out recently and discuss wider environmental issues affecting Mumbai

22 Aug 2026 7:11 pm
Philippines: Leptospirosis cases surge amid heavy rains, floods

The death toll in Iloilo Province is twice the number of people who died from the disease during the same period in 2025. Residents are urged to take prophylaxis or preventive antibiotics if exposed to risks, according to local health authorities

22 Aug 2026 6:14 pm
Roads in Jogeshwari to close for Eid-e-Milad procession, check alternate routes

According to a traffic notification, the restrictions will remain in place for 12 hours, from noon to midnight, along S.V. Road and nearby roads. The measures have been introduced to manage the expected crowds and ensure public safety during the Eid-e-Milad procession on Aug 26

22 Aug 2026 5:47 pm
Borivali Police arrest caretaker, his accomplice over Rs 12.92 lakh theft

Both accused are originally from Madhubani in Bihar. Police are now questioning the two men together and attempting to recover the stolen gold, silver ornaments and US dollars

22 Aug 2026 5:13 pm
Teenager dies after drowning at Banganga Talao in Walkeshwar

The teenager, identified as Shekhar Harish Rawal, was reportedly swimming in Banganga Talao when he drowned on Saturday afternoon, civic officials said

22 Aug 2026 5:04 pm
3 killed, 6 injured after car collides with parked truck in MP's Betul

Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO, Betul), Manoj Hurmade, said that the accident occurred near Paregaon junction, Multai, in the district and the injured were brought to the Community Health Centre in Multai via 108 ambulance at around 3 am on Saturday

22 Aug 2026 4:58 pm
BJP defends Vande Mataram legacy, condemns Congress over two-stanza decision

The resolution was passed during the first meeting of partys new national office-bearers at party headquarters and it reiterated partys reverence for Bharat Mata as well as the National Song, representing the essence of Indias freedom struggle and serving as symbol of national consciousness

22 Aug 2026 4:58 pm
BMC chief Bhides WhatsApp account hacked; fraudsters seek money from contacts

City civic chief, in a post on X, asked those who receive messages from her WhatsApp account requesting financial help or any other assistance to ignore them

22 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
Mumbai: Jabalpur woman held for allegedly duping man of Rs 22.63 lakh

According to the police, the suspect was involved in a fake vehicle rental scam linked to the Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) office in Jabalpur

22 Aug 2026 3:22 pm
Thane woman duped of Rs 6 lakh by man she met on matrimonial site

According to the police, the complainant, an employee of a private firm, got acquainted with the accused, Ajay Amol Patil (29), a resident of Mumbai, earlier this year, and he allegedly proposed marriage

22 Aug 2026 3:14 pm
BJP claims Congress paid influencers to draw crowds for Rahul Gandhi event

The Congress rejected the allegation, with party spokesperson Sachin Sawant claiming that the BJP was rattled by Gandhi's growing support among young people, particularly Gen Z

22 Aug 2026 3:00 pm
Pune: ABVP, NSUI clash at COEP ahead of Rahul Gandhis event

Pune police have registered a case against 50 to 60 Youth Congress workers following a clash with ABVP members at the COEP hostel campus ahead of Rahul Gandhis Chhatron Ki Goonj event

22 Aug 2026 2:57 pm
Thane developer allegedly duped of Rs 4.95 crore, two booked over 52 flat sales

According to police, the two accused allegedly gained the developer's trust by offering to sell flats in his under-construction project for a nominal brokerage fee

22 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
Thane court sentences man to 20 years RI for rape of 12-year-old girl

Additional Sessions Judge Premal S. Vithalani handed down the verdict after finding Aalam guilty under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act

22 Aug 2026 1:51 pm
Thane: Two history-sheeters held for truck driver's murder in Bhiwandi

The arrests followed a three-day investigation during which police teams examined footage from around 150 CCTV cameras to trace the suspects' escape route and identify them

22 Aug 2026 1:34 pm
Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the US in two weeks

Trump disclosed the expected visit while addressing a Republican campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Friday. He did not provide a date, venue or agenda for his meeting with Xi

22 Aug 2026 1:22 pm
US to impose 50 per cent tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods

The United States is set to impose 50 per cent tariffs on around USD 20 billion worth of Canadian products after last-minute negotiations between the two countries failed to produce a trade agreement

22 Aug 2026 12:51 pm
Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Shariq Satta

Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice against fugitive gangster Shariq Satta, whom Uttar Pradesh Police have named as a key conspirator in the November 2024 Sambhal violence

22 Aug 2026 12:51 pm
Iran condemns fresh US sanctions as unlawful economic warfare

Iran has criticised the latest economic sanctions imposed by the United States, arguing that the measures have no basis in international law and violate the principle of sovereign equality under the UN Charter

22 Aug 2026 12:50 pm
'Took 30 days and 7-hour dharna': Chidambaram on FIR in Sahil Lochav case

Chidambaram said it took 30 days and a seven-hour protest by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for the Delhi Police to register the complaint

22 Aug 2026 12:15 pm
Telangana: Two killed in reactor blast at pharma unit in Yadadri

Two employees were killed and several others seriously injured after a reactor exploded and triggered a fire at Hazelo Lab Private Limited, a pharmaceutical unit near Dothigudem in Telanganas Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district

22 Aug 2026 11:40 am
Canadian PM Mark Carney condemns Edmonton gurdwara attack that left two injured

Carney described the incident as appalling and said people should never feel unsafe while visiting a place of worship. He also thanked the Edmonton Police Service for its response to the incident

22 Aug 2026 11:09 am
Mumbai's seven lakes hold 94.69 pc stock, slightly below last year's level

Mumbai lake levels remained higher than in 2024, when the lakes had 13,70,542 million litres, accounting for 94.69 per cent of the total live storage

22 Aug 2026 10:28 am
Canada: Two men stabbed inside Alberta gurdwara during prayer disruption

Two men were stabbed inside the Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple in Edmonton, Alberta, after a man allegedly disrupted morning prayers ahead of a wedding ceremony

22 Aug 2026 9:54 am
Mumbai weather update: Partly cloudy skies, light rain expected in city

Between 8 am on August 21 and 8 am on August 22, Mumbai recorded an average rainfall of 1.84 mm. The eastern suburbs received 5.43 mm, while the western suburbs recorded 3.43 mm during the period

22 Aug 2026 9:30 am
Politicians in race to woo Gen Z

The recent NEET paper leak protests have put youngsters in a spotlight that is impossible for politicians to ignore; they realise that it is action more than sentiment that will get Gen Zs vote

22 Aug 2026 9:10 am
Everything cannot be a social media trophy!

We have listed species bearing the brunt of this behaviour that include Sahyadri lantern flower, ground orchids, black musli and the iconic Karvi.

22 Aug 2026 9:08 am
Hyderabad accident: MPs son booked after Aston Martin hits woman

Madhapur police have booked 21-year-old Lingameneni Sanjush, son of businessman and Janasena Party Rajya Sabha MP Lingameneni Ramesh, after an Aston Martin allegedly driven at high speed hit a 26-year-old woman while she was crossing the road

22 Aug 2026 9:05 am
Delhi records nearly 1,800 swine flu cases this year

Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh and health officials are scheduled to meet Union Health Minister JP Nadda and senior officials to review the swine flu situation in the capital.

22 Aug 2026 9:01 am
Gujarat: Lion found dead after falling in a well in Gir Somnath village

A lion was found dead inside a 30-foot-deep water-filled well in Dhokadva village of Gujarats Gir Somnath district on Friday

22 Aug 2026 8:59 am
Revanth Reddys US visit cancelled after Centre denies clearance

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddys planned visit to the United States has been cancelled after the Centre denied permission for the trip, according to the Telangana Chief Ministers Office. Reddy, who is currently in London

22 Aug 2026 8:56 am
Gujarat: 8 dead, 61 affected in Bhavnagar liquor tragedy

At least 61 people have been affected after allegedly consuming spurious liquor containing methanol in Gujarats Bhavnagar district, officials said on Friday

22 Aug 2026 8:54 am
California Assembly recognises November 8 as Diwali Day

The California State Assembly has adopted a resolution recognising November 8, 2026, as Diwali Day and encouraging residents across the state to join the celebrations

22 Aug 2026 8:50 am
US plans $850 million payment to UN amid dues backlog

The United States has notified Congress of plans to pay USD 850 million towards its outstanding obligations to the United Nations, marking the Trump administrations largest payment to the world body so far

22 Aug 2026 8:48 am
Indian national charged in US over alleged elderly fraud scheme

An Indian national from Gujarat has been arrested and charged in the US for allegedly acting as a money mule in a fraud scheme targeting elderly victims. Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami, 21, is accused of collecting cash and gold from victims in New York and New Jersey on at least nine occasions

22 Aug 2026 8:44 am