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The Bombay High Court directed Maharashtra FDA to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a Pune sweets shop whose licence remained suspended despite a 98 per cent compliance report. The court said the regulators intention was laudable but it was going overboard

The Jharkhand government has cancelled the JSSC-CGL exam and all examinations conducted by TDPL amid student protests over alleged irregularities. CM Hemant Soren also ordered a comprehensive inquiry into JPSC examinations conducted from 2014 onwards

Mumbai Monorail services are likely to resume only after MMRDA conducts an additional inspection of the elevated corridor. The move comes despite safety tests and CMRS clearance, with officials examining gaps in the structure and assessing further precautions

The BMC has proposed a Rs 702.44-crore underground pedestrian subway linking the proposed Central Park at Mahalaxmi Racecourse with the Science Centre Metro Station and Coastal Road promenade. MMRCL will execute the project, while BMC will fund it

Maharashtra observed Shivchaturya Din on August 17 to commemorate Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajs historic escape from Agra in 1666. A 1,310-km Garud Zep campaign from Agra to Rajgad was also flagged off, while a grand memorial is planned in Agra

Jarange urged members of the Maratha community to intensify their efforts for their demands and raise their voice against what he described as injustice. He also appealed to them not to come under pressure from any political party or individual

Maharashtras 480 public Ganeshotsav mandals will compete for Rs 1.5 crore in prizes in 2026, as the state government steps up efforts to boost public participation, promote eco-friendly celebrations and seek UNESCO recognition for the festival

US President Donald Trump has reiterated that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains the United States' number one goal amid the ongoing conflict with Tehran, despite officials also highlighting energy security and oil price stability

The excavation of a 5.30-km-long twin tunnel between Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari (Film City) in Goregaon East and Amar Nagar in Mulund West began using advanced Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) technology

At least seven people were killed, and a dozen were injured in a stampede. The incident triggered chaos at the temple premises as a large number of devotees had gathered to offer prayers and perform rituals on the third Monday of the holy month of Sawan

Hotel officials had claimed that the fire was caused by a short circuit. It started near the hotel's reception after an electrical component of the power supply system caught fire, they said. The exact cause of the blaze is yet to be established

The fire was confined to the basement of the basement-plus-ground-plus-seven-storey building. Fire brigade personnel were carrying out operations to evacuate people stranded on the upper floors.

A small portion of a metro slab reportedly fell on Mira-Bhayandar Road near Thunga Hospital in Mira Road East on Monday. The incident occurred in front of Sanjoli Jewellers, while a school van reportedly narrowly escaped the falling slab

Former Amethi MP Smriti Irani, former Tripura CM Biplab Deb, Sunil Bansal, Vinod Tawde, Gajendra Patel, Satish Poonia, Harish Dwivedi and Sanjay Bhatia have been entrusted with key responsibilities as general secretaries

The incident took place at around 12 noon on Monday when the bus, operating on Route No A-221/36, was travelling from Andheri Bus Station (West) towards Versova Bus Station. The bus belongs to Oshiwara depot and was being operated under a wet-lease arrangement

In a letter to Soren dated August 14, Rahul Gandhi said the students' protest had remained peaceful and described their demands as legitimate

The incident occurred around 10.45 am at an induction furnace in the steel melting unit of Viraj Profiles Pvt Ltd in an industrial area in Boisar, District Disaster Management Cell chief Vivekanand Kadam said

A massive tree fell on four vehicles near B-2 Metro Station and Mac Donald, opposite Kelan Bhavan in Churchgate, Mumbai, on August 17. Two people were injured in the incident, prompting the Mumbai Fire Brigade, police and BMC ward staff to launch an emergency response

Several workers gathered at the hospital, where the body of Anil was kept, and demanded immediate arrest of the accused, compensation for his family and action against a private company that had engaged him

Fadnavis said he briefed Modi on the progress of several projects and sought the Centre's support for initiatives being implemented jointly by the two governments

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued a limited notice to the Centre while also seeking clarification on a possible conflict of interest in the appointment of members to the nuclear regulatory body under the Act

The inspection, which lasted more than three hours, covered areas in D, E, B, C and A wards. According to the BMC, the exercise focused on identifying obstructions, reviewing the condition of footpaths and checking ongoing repair and improvement work

The accident occurred on Sunday evening at Bharwain within the Chintpurni police station limits, when the speeding bus bearing a Rajasthan registration number lost control and collided with several vehicles

Job aspirants in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar have called off their protest over glitches during the Bombay High Court clerk typing test, giving authorities a week to resolve technical issues and announce a re-examination. Candidates reported computer, keyboard and server problems during the test

Seven girls from the same family were swept away by strong currents while bathing in the Ganga at Ranisarai Ganga Ghat in Patnas Bakhtiyarpur on Monday. Three were rescued, two bodies recovered and SDRF teams continued searching for the remaining two girls

Somaiya highlighted what he described as contradictions between the reported rate of form distribution and the number of voters classified as untraceable across Mumbai's electoral districts

The NTA announced on Sunday that it would re-conduct the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) for English, Sociology and Commerce after multiple errors were found in the question papers

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday acknowledged that Chakan was facing serious infrastructure problems and promised steps to provide relief to industries operating in the area

The incident led to chaos at the temple, while locals and fellow devotees immediately began efforts to rescue those caught in the crowd.

MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan highlighted Indias priorities as BRICS chair in 2026 at the India-Egypt BRICS Partnership Conference in Cairo. She stressed closer India-Egypt cooperation and a stronger BRICS voice for the Global South

The next high tide in Mumbai is expected at 2:55 pm on August 17, when the tide is forecast to reach 4.18 metres. Another high tide of 3.85 metres is expected at 3:23 am on August 18

Mumbais seven lakes held 13,33,884 million litres of water, or 92.16 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of 6 am on August 17. Vihar, Tulsi and Modak Sagar remained at 100 per cent, while light showers continued across the catchment area

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran reached its peace MoU with the United States with dignity and power, rejecting claims of surrender. The agreement was aimed at ending the regional war, but the future of negotiations remains uncertain amid renewed tensions

US Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego has accused the Trump administration of entering the Iran war without a clear mission or exit strategy. The Iraq War veteran also raised concerns over exhaustion, morale and mental health among troops aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln

Mumbais pitmasters are playing with slow-cooked meats, wood-fire techniques, and spice rubs. If you love a good backyard barbecue, check out these spots right now

A Level-I fire broke out at a commercial building on Kandivali Station Road in Mumbai early Monday. The blaze affected electrical wiring, furniture and a temporary fruit stall. Firefighters rescued 11 people from a lodging house on the second floor. No injuries were reported

Now citizens have an opportunity to experience the sylvan surroundings around the heritage bungalow.

It takes a certain kind of delusion to justify what the real estate lobby believes is the right price for an apartment

Irans parliament has approved a bill that could send people to prison for communicating with foreign media outlets deemed hostile, including US- or Israel-funded organisations. The legislation also restricts contact with foreign institutions and scientific cooperation and awaits Guardian Council review

A University of Oulu study of 2,264 adults found that higher coffee consumption was associated with lower total and visceral fat, greater muscle mass and reduced levels of branched-chain amino acids linked to insulin resistance, offering clues to coffees potential metabolic benefits

Indias 80th Independence Day was celebrated across the New York tri-state area with parades and special events. A Guinness World Record was set in New Jersey, while Indian-origin New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined the Queens parade. Three UAE-based Indians also featured in a skydiving record

Luna, an AI manager at Andon Labs experimental San Francisco store, recommended firing a human employee after the worker arrived late for 17 of 23 shifts. The decision was ultimately reviewed and carried out by human staff after Luna was prompted to revisit company policies and performance records

Two security screening personnel were injured after a passengers licensed pistol allegedly went off accidentally during screening at Varanasi airport on Sunday. The passenger, identified as Azamgarh resident Kamlesh Kedarnath Rai

Four people were killed and four others injured after a private bus allegedly travelling at high speed hit a group of devotees on a roadside in Rajasthans Jhalawar district. Police said a preliminary inquiry suggested brake failure caused the accident on Saturday night

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Olympic swimming pool near Shivaji Park in Dadar reopened on Sunday after remaining closed for two months due to water shortage. With Mumbais lake levels rising after improved monsoon rainfall, swimmers returned to the facility

The Mumbai Fire Brigade found Shanta Bhuvan in Vile Parle non-compliant with fire safety protocols after a blaze on August 11 killed two people, including a two-and-a-half-year-old boy. Chief Fire Officer Ravindra Ambulgekar explains fire compliance rules, inspections and penalties for violations

A 30-year-old Navy man was found dead at his Navy Nagar quarters in Colaba, while his wife and two young children were found dead on a bed. Police suspect suicide but are awaiting post-mortem, forensic and chemical examination reports to determine the exact cause of the four deaths

Former West Bengal Assembly deputy speaker and veteran TMC leader Ashis Banerjee was found hanging at a party office in Birbhum on Sunday. Police recovered a purported suicide note and are examining its contents and the circumstances surrounding his death

A 36-year-old medical representative was arrested by MHB Colony police for allegedly stealing a 19-gram gold chain worth up to Rs 2.5 lakh from a 58-year-old patient at a crowded clinic in Dahisar West. Police traced the accused through CCTV footage and recovered the stolen jewellery

The BMC has directed officials to use lightweight materials for future beautification projects in public spaces after a gazebo collapsed at Mala Garden in Sion, injuring at least three people. The civic body is also widening safety checks to vulnerable slopes, coaching classes, eateries