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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

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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

Mumbaikars have raised concerns over dark roads, garbage, potholes, waterlogging, unsafe government premises and alleged encroachment across the city. Civic authorities have responded to some complaints, promising inspections and repairs, while other issues remain pending

Nine-year-old Shaurya was a healthy school-going child before developing SSPE, a rare neurological disease linked to measles. Now bedridden and dependent on round-the-clock care, his family is seeking financial aid, medicines, rehabilitation and government support for children with the disease

Fourteen years after Maharashtras gutkha and pan masala advertising crackdown, the FDA has issued show-cause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a Vimal Elaichi advertisement, alleging it could amount to surrogate promotion of Vimal Pan Masala

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A copy of the order dated August 13, passed by Tribunal Member V S Deshmukh in Kalyan, was made available on Sunday

The complaint against the local BJP leaders was lodged by Suhas Ghag, who runs a pest control business. According to the FIR, Ghag went to meet a relative in Shivajinagar on the night of August 11, when a crowd had gathered amid an ongoing altercation

The episode began on July 22, when four girls reportedly started behaving strangely, crying and laughing uncontrollably. Officials suspect the behaviour could be linked to mental stress

According to the police, the accused allegedly gained the trust of the owner of Morya Jewellers and the jeweller's customers before absconding with gold ornaments valued at Rs 1.12 crore. His questioning led to the recovery of the entire haul of 865 grams of jewellery

Local authorities and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have launched an investigation into a Nalasopara-based bakery from where the cake was ordered for a womans birthday on Saturday, an official said

Addressing a public meeting in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, Shah alleged that during the Independence Day programme at the Congress headquarters, party leader Sonia Gandhi asked 'Vande Mataram' to be stopped midway through the song

During an inspection of Train No. 22938, operated by Rathore Caterers, at Vadodara station on August 11, two unauthorised vendors were found onboard without prescribed uniforms and valid ID cards. IRCTC recorded the violation and initiated action against the service provider

Mumbai Metro One has launched a digital pass on WhatsApp, allowing commuters to purchase Trip and Store Value passes and access them through Google Wallet and Apple Wallet

Mumbai Police and wildlife rescuers rescued a rare loggerhead sea turtle weighing around 100 kg after it was found struggling to swim in the Arabian Sea. The turtle was handed over to RAWW, treated, and stabilised before being shifted to a sea turtle rehabilitation centre in Dahanu

The sailor is suspected to have died by suicide. Mumbai Police, in a statement, said that prima facie, the deaths of the sailor's wife and two children, aged two months and three years respectively, appear to have been caused by poisoning

Airoli-Kalwa Elevated Suburban Corridor has achieved 45 per cent progress, with Phase-I completed and Phase-II delayed due to pending land acquisition and rehabilitation. Of the required 2.40 hectares, 1.87 hectares of government land has been acquired, while 0.53 hectares of private land remains

Two security screeners were injured at Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport on Sunday after a round was discharged while a passenger's declared licensed firearm was being inspected. Police and aviation security officials are investigating the incident

Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation has completed all works under its scope for trespass control measures on Mumbais suburban railway network under MUTP-III. The Rs 551-crore project has achieved 100 per cent physical progress, including 28 new FOBs, extensions, linkways, a subway and fencing

Borivali-Virar 5th and 6th Lines Project has achieved 30 per cent physical progress, with MRVC targeting completion by 2029. The Rs 2,184-crore project includes land acquisition, bridge, platform and FOB works aimed at increasing capacity and improving train service segregation

The project, sanctioned at a cost of Rs 1,510 crore, is a major capacity augmentation project on Central Railway and is targeted for completion in 2028. Significant progress has been achieved across the corridor, MRVC said

The project, sanctioned at a cost of Rs 2,184 crore, is a major capacity augmentation project on the Western Railway suburban corridor. The 26-km stretch between Borivali and Virar is being expanded to segregate long-distance trains from suburban local services

BCI Chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra has apologised to law students amid the NALSAR convocation row. His apology follows criticism over a withdrawn order concerning advocate enrolment, while CJI Surya Kant had earlier pulled up the BCI over the decision

Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA has issued show-cause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a Vimal Elaichi advertisement, questioning whether it amounts to surrogate promotion of Vimal Pan Masala

Jerusalems iconic Friendship Bridge, also known as the Chords Bridge, was illuminated in saffron, white and green to mark Indias 80th Independence Day. The Embassy of India in Israel said the display symbolised the close friendship, shared values and growing ties between the two countries

Ministry of External Affairs thanked Russia, Somalia, Romania, Slovenia, Albania and Paraguay for their greetings on Indias 80th Independence Day. The MEA said India remains committed to strengthening bilateral partnerships, trade, investment and cooperation with the countries

More than 1,200 members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India joined the 80th Independence Day celebrations at India House in Nairobi. Similar events were held in Bahrain and France, featuring the Tricolour, Vande Mataram, cultural performances and community gatherings

Iran and Oman have agreed on shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, but technical discussions on a broader framework are continuing. Tehran said the arrangement aims to ensure safe passage while preserving the sovereignty of both countries

Mumbai is likely to see generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain on Sunday, August 16, the IMD said. The city recorded rainfall across all three regions, while Mumbais seven lakes collectively reached 92.24 per cent of their live storage capacity

fire broke out at SRK Traders, a plastic sheet manufacturing unit in Thanes Upvan Industrial Area, early Sunday morning. The blaze destroyed machinery and raw materials and damaged the premises. Firefighters brought the fire under control by 7 am. No injuries were reported

Mumbai's seven lakes collectively hold 13,34,979 million litres of water, or 92.24 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of August 16. Vihar, Tulsi and Modak Sagar remain at 100 per cent, while Bhatsa stands at 90.68 per cent