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The NHRC has issued notices to the Punjab government over a complaint alleging that Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns wife, Gurpreet Kaur, demanded Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case. The commission has sought an action report within two weeks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the war with the US should end, claiming Tehran has already won by maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz and resisting US demands. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has threatened unprecedented economic pressure on Iran
The United States has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on USD 20 billion worth of Canadian products after last-ditch trade talks failed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa would respond with matching tariffs on US goods from September 8
Fed up Chinese workers are using AI to turn their bosses into humiliating digital pets, giving them a playful way to vent workplace frustrations
Dikuna men, I am a part-time ricksha driver, wot to say, dats why I am in khaki unform.
A 33-year-old construction worker survived a rare and life-threatening accident after falling nearly seven storeys at a construction site in Ambernath. A metal rod pierced his buttock, pelvis and abdomen, with doctors performing emergency surgery to save his life
A 55-year-old man accused of attacking a cricket umpire with a bat over a disputed LBW decision in Borivli in 1990 has been arrested after 36 years. Borivli police traced him to Mira Road using technical inputs and the Sanchar Saathi system
A 15-year-old girl was injured after an unidentified two-wheeler rider allegedly hit her from behind while she was walking to tuition near Gulmohar Road in Juhu on August 18. The rider allegedly fled without offering help, prompting police to launch a technical probe
The Chandipura virus has killed nearly 30 people in Gujarat and spread to Rajasthan, prompting the Centre to deploy a National Joint Outbreak Response Team. While Mumbai and Maharashtra have reported no cases, doctors are urging vigilance as the virus can rapidly cause acute encephalitis in children
A jeweller in Dahanu was allegedly shot at after he resisted a three-member gang that raided his shop and fled with gold ornaments worth around Rs 90 lakh on July 20. Police have arrested all three accused and recovered jewellery worth Rs 51.51 lakh
With nearly 58,000 people dying from snakebites in India every year, organisations are increasingly focusing on prevention, especially during the monsoon. Defence establishments, Nagpur Metro and other institutions are adopting non-toxic snake repellent solutions to reduce human-snake encounters
The Maharashtra FDA has suspended the food business licence of Mumbai Cricket Associations BKC facility, forcing its restaurants and food services to shut until further notice. The action comes amid a wider crackdown by FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on food safety violations across Mumbai
According to civic authorities, seven people were injured in the incident, of whom two died and five were undergoing medical treatment at different hospitals
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
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
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
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
The recovered property included jewellery, vehicles and mobile phones seized or traced during investigations into cases of robbery, burglary, snatching and theft, police said
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The teenager, identified as Shekhar Harish Rawal, was reportedly swimming in Banganga Talao when he drowned on Saturday afternoon, civic officials said
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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