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State disaster management authorities have established contact with the four tourists two from Mumbai and two from Pune and are monitoring their situation

The minor girls had reportedly been missing from school before their whereabouts were traced in Raigad district in Maharashtra, police said on Wednesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday following the devastating flash floods in Nepal. Shah thanked Modi for his condolences and offer of assistance, calling India's response a reflection of the enduring ties between the two countries

According to officials, the woman fell from a window of a flat on the 10th floor and became caught in an adjacent tree, around 20 to 25 feet above the ground

The Thane district administration has appealed to citizens and tourists from the district who are currently stranded due to Nepal floods, as well as families unable to establish contact with relatives there, to immediately register their details on the Maharashtra government's Sahayata Emergency Evacuation Registration Portal

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev said he is personally in the region overseeing rescue efforts after a flash flood hit Gyirong near the China-Nepal border. Seventy-seven Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims associated with the Isha Foundation remain unaccounted for

The drill will be conducted between 12 noon and 1 pm as part of preventive fire safety measures at the tunnel. During this period, vehicles travelling towards Mumbai will not be allowed to pass through the Igatpuri Tunnel

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For assistance and information related to Indian nationals that have been affected by the flash floods in Nepal today, the following emergency numbers may be contacted: +977 985 131 6807; +977 970 910 7500, the Embassy posted on X

The snake was safely rescued and later released into its natural habitat after the Forest Department was informed

Bal Malkit Singh, Advisor and former President of the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), has urged the Maharashtra Transport Department to intervene and resolve the issue at the earliest

The preliminary figures include 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali citizens. Authorities are carrying out search and verification efforts with tourism operators, local guides and security agencies

The move is part of IRCTC's ongoing efforts to improve food quality, hygiene, cleanliness and passenger services at railway catering establishments, officials said

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The flooding began at approximately 9 am local time when a sudden surge of water rushed down the Bhote Koshi River from Tibet, striking the border districts of Rasuwa and Dhading

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said samples were collected from both hotels and further action would be taken after laboratory reports are received

The mandal will feature a 22-foot Ganesh idol, with decorations highlighting the traditions, saints, devotional music and spiritual culture associated with the Wari

Narali Pournima is particularly significant along Maharashtras Konkan coast and in Mumbai, where fishing communities worship Lord Varuna, the deity associated with the sea, and offer coconuts as part of traditional rituals

Among the idols set to draw attention this year is Chinchpoklis Chintamani, one of Mumbais most revered Ganpati idols. The 24-foot idol will be based on a Tirupati Balaji-inspired theme and will be seated on a grand singhasan (throne)

The floods have reportedly killed at least 17 people, while more than 400 Indians are believed to be trapped in the affected northern region, officials said

The civic body held a Ganeshotsav planning meeting on Tuesday (August 25) at Adya Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke Natyagruha under the guidance of Mayor Nitin Patil. The meeting focused on ensuring safe, orderly and smooth celebrations, with representatives of various Ganesh mandals raising concerns and suggestions

The decision was based on the formula recommended by the four-member Khatua panel for revising fares of black-and-yellow taxis and autorickshaws in Maharashtra, officials said

Uttar Pradesh accounts for nearly 78 per cent of cases pending before Fast Track Courts across India, with more than 13.74 lakh matters awaiting disposal, according to Department of Justice data obtained under the RTI Act. The country had over 17.54 lakh pending cases across 884 functional FTCs as of June 30, 2026

Normally, after organ retrieval, the donor's body is transferred to a designated government facility for the medico-legal autopsy. In this case, the forensic medicine team instead travelled to the private hospital following a written requisition from D. B. Marg Police Station

A three-day Special Lok Adalat held by the Supreme Court has resolved 1,712 cases, including several disputes that had remained pending for decades

Mumbais Harbour line services were briefly disrupted on Wednesday afternoon after a bird became stuck in the pantograph of a suburban train entering Kharghar station, triggering an overhead equipment fault. Smoke from the trains pantograph caused panic among passengers before railway staff restored services within minutes

According to the police, the accused allegedly obtained examination questions before the official test, prepared a separate set and circulated it to unauthorised persons

The twin tunnels are being constructed between Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari in Goregaon East and Amar Nagar in Mulund West using the tunnel boring machine (TBM)

The commission decided on Tuesday to conduct a fresh examination, saying the move was necessary to ensure that all candidates receive a fair and equal opportunity and to protect confidence in its recruitment process

The INDIA bloc intensified its opposition to the MMDR Amendment Bill in Odisha with a torchlight protest in Bhubaneswar, accusing the BJP of weakening the states control over mineral resources

BEST also said bus inspectors, transport officers and security officers will be stationed at selected bus stops to assist passengers and manage the additional services

Army soldier Kishor Laxman Waghmare, who died on August 22 while undergoing treatment at Punes Command Hospital following a brief illness, was cremated with full military and state honours at his native village of Kalamamba in Maharashtras Beed district

Raut said Gandhi had put pressure on the government through his role as Leader of Opposition and claimed that recent developments had intensified discussions about the political leadership at the Centre

Vijayapura Superintendent of Police Lakshman Nimbargi said police received information around 8.45 a.m. that six bodies had been found floating in the lake. Police and Fire and Emergency Services personnel immediately reached the spot and began efforts to identify the deceased

GSRTC has planned additional services on routes connecting major cities such as Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot. Special buses will also operate towards prominent pilgrimage destinations, including Ambaji, Pavagadh and Somnath

Police busted a gambling den allegedly operating from a closed hotel in Devki village, Maharashtras Beed district. Twelve people were booked after officers raided the premises and seized cash, nine mobile phones, a four-wheeler and six two-wheelers worth Rs 8.59 lakh

Patole also raised questions about the RSS's registration, funding and activities. He alleged that the organisation was not registered in Maharashtra or elsewhere in India and claimed that its financial operations required greater scrutiny

A Class 1 student died at a government-aided ashram school in Masvan, Palghar, prompting the administration to suspend the school superintendent and issue show-cause notices to officials. A special inquiry committee has been formed, while food samples were seized for examination

He was responding to a question from Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, who had sought details of cases registered against the organisation, its alleged involvement in communal riots and any untoward incidents during its route marches and daily shakhas

She said the BSP is an Ambedkarite party committed to respecting all sections of society and protecting their lives, property and religion. She also appealed to people to avoid making comments on sensitive issues concerning any religion, religious scriptures or beliefs

The incident occurred in Kodad mandal on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada national highway at around 5.15 am when the private travels bus, carrying 42 passengers, proceeding to Eluru in Andhra Pradesh from Hyderabad rammed the truck from the rear side, they said based on preliminary investigation

At least 15 infants were killed on Wednesday after a fire broke out in a gynaecology ward of a major hospital in Pakistan''s capital Islamabad. The fire incident occurred at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), the largest and well-equipped public hospital in the capital

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yatra Yojana in Lucknow, offering lifelong free bus travel to women aged 60 and above who are residents of the state. Smart travel cards were also distributed

Prime accused Abhay Kumar Tiwari has allegedly told Jharkhand CID that general category CDPO exam seats were rigged for candidates from other states in exchange for money. He claimed the outsourcing agency charged at least Rs 10 lakh per candidate and alleged interview-level manipulation

Six people, including five women, were killed and 20 others injured after a private bus travelling from Hyderabad to Eluru rammed into a stationary container truck on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada National Highway in Suryapet district early Wednesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, extended greetings to people on Wednesday on the occasions of Onam and Eid Milad-un-Nabi

Nearly 120 swine flu cases have been reported in Gautam Buddha Nagar, prompting the Health Department to step up monitoring and alert hospitals. Residents have been advised to maintain hygiene, avoid crowded places, watch for symptoms and avoid self-medication

According to the BMC, neither requirement has been introduced by the civic administration. The corporation said it has not taken any decision to make a fitness certificate compulsory for Ganesh idols based on their weight

India told the Security Council that the immediate priority should be to reduce the humanitarian impact of conflicts and ensure that essential supplies can continue to reach populations in need

Nanded police arrested 65-year-old Zumber Chander Kale after nearly 15 years on the run in a 2011 house-breaking case. In a separate Mumbai case, Bangur Nagar police arrested a 29-year-old man allegedly linked to seven theft and burglary cases