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Three newborns were killed after a fire broke out in the NICU of Amravati District Womens Hospital in Maharashtra early Monday. The blaze reportedly started after a ventilator sparked on the third floor. Six other infants were rescued and admitted to a super speciality hospital

Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) is a rare, progressive neurological disease that can develop years after measles infection. Experts warn that early signs such as behavioural changes, falling school performance, cognitive decline and myoclonic jerks can be easily missed

Mumbais seven lakes collectively held 13,82,624 million litres of water, or 95.53 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of 6 am on August 24. Vehar and Modak Sagar remained 100 per cent full, while Upper Vaitarna had the lowest storage at 89.32 per cent

The Prime Minister clarified that there will be no return to the state of affairs prior to October 7. Israel will not allow the Hamas terrorist organisation or any other element in the Gaza Strip to threaten our communities again and compromise our citizens' sense of security, it added

Yemen's Houthi group claimed it shot down a Saudi ScanEagle reconnaissance drone over Hajjah province, amid escalating military tensions and continued attacks

Iran has warned that any country supporting the US economic operation against Tehran will be considered to have committed an 'act of war', while threatening to halt oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz

Madhya Pradesh is bracing for five days of thunderstorms, lightning, heavy to very heavy rainfall and gusty winds, with the IMD warning of intense weather across several districts

The Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 17 IAS officers in a major administrative reshuffle, with changes across divisional, revenue, development and state departments

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran to hold high-level talks on bilateral and regional issues, as Islamabad pushes to revive its mediation efforts in the stalled US-Iran peace negotiations

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested two Mumbai men in a money laundering probe into an alleged pan-India cyber fraud and digital arrest network. The agency suspects bank transactions worth Rs 27,000 crore and cash dealings of Rs 3,000 crore linked to the network

We can all learn a lot from the government of Indias knack of choosing allies that are in the countrys best interests

Four people, including a student, were injured after a sound box system collapsed during the pre-release event of actor Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups at Malla Reddy University in Medchal

The Aarey problem stems from this attitude where it seems fair game to target some space, away from too many people, and use it as a rubbish ground

A footpath near building 200/216, Ishwar Bhawan, after Erskine Road, has reportedly remained dug up for months after the BMC carried out work related to a water connection or inspection. With the stretch yet to be resurfaced, residents and pedestrians say the damaged footpath poses inconvenience and a safety risk

A man identified as Karan was arrested and later released on bail for allegedly defacing the wall of Delhi's Parliament Street police station with graffiti mocking Union Home Minister Amit Shah

A 41-year-old doctor was allegedly abused and physically assaulted by the son of a patient at a hospital in Kalyan, police said on Sunday

A speedbreaker on the route of the Bhuleshwarcha Raja Ganesh idols aagman procession was removed on Sunday, a day after the idol toppled while being transported from Byculla West to Bhuleshwar

Naresh Dahibavkar, president of the Brihanmumbai Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samanvay Samiti, has urged people to avoid drawing conclusions about the Bhuleshwarcha Raja mishap until the authorities complete their investigation

Fossils unearthed in northeastern Brazil have revealed a newly identified 20-metre dinosaur species that lived around 120 million years ago, with its closest known relative found in Spain

Meanwhile, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin stated over 2600 drones flew toward the capital region over the past week, with air defences neutralising most on the citys distant outskirts

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually laid the foundation stone for five brownfield expansion projects of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers and Yantra India Ltd, worth nearly Rs 3,500 crore, from Kolkata on Sunday

Residents have voiced anger over inadequate civic arrangements and poorly maintained amenities in the area where the Bhuleshwar Ganesh idol procession was taking place

A moderate magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday, rattling Tokyo and nearby areas and injuring 37 people across five prefectures. There was no tsunami threat

A police investigation into the Bhuleshwar Ganesh idol collapse that killed two people is examining how the 22-foot structure was constructed and installed. Prima facie, faulty welding is suspected to have contributed to the collapse

Sanket Nevshe, 33, who was among the two people killed after the 22-foot Ganesh idol collapsed in Bhuleshwar, had served as secretary of the Bhuleshwar Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samiti. He had taken over the responsibility from his father Jagannath Nevshe two years ago, continuing a family association with the mandal spanning several decades

Three FIRs have been lodged against 28 named and more than 900 unnamed persons following clashes between police and protesting job aspirants in Jharkhand's Giridih and Hazaribag over alleged recruitment exam irregularities

Around 150 volunteers give it their all in rescue operation of people stuck under 22-foot Ganesh idol at Bhuleshwar. Samiti head Sanket Nevshe, 33, Brijesh Joshi, 30, succumb to their injuries; five others hospitalised

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Police Inspector Gadade, police personnel Sudham Binnar and Maharashtra Security Force (MSF) jawan Rathod coordinated the rescue operation and managed to bring the woman to safety

Years after a child appears to recover from the virus, a mutated remnant can persist in the brain, triggering a relentless loss of memory, movement, speech and independence

Shinde announced during his visit to Chakan and Talegaon, where he inspected ongoing road repair works and held a meeting with representatives of industrialists and various government departments

The leopard was captured early Sunday morning near the farm of a local resident after Forest Department officials, assisted by members of Pune-based NGO RESQ Charitable Trust (RESQ CT), tracked its movements and strategically placed cages and trap cameras along its routes

The alleged malpractice occurred during the first-year General Nursing and Midwifery examination at the Indira Gandhi ANM Nursing School on Friday. Police arrested the examination supervisor, her sister, and three others in connection with the incident

A Vashi momo seller was fined Rs 1,000 after pleading guilty to using a roadside charcoal-and-stone fire to prepare food. The May 4 case shows police action on public-safety hazards predates the state's intensified food-safety enforcement

Calling the incident deeply distressing and painful, Shelar said all details should emerge through the inquiry report and expressed hope for the speedy recovery of those injured. According to preliminary information, the welding support at the back of the idol broke, causing it to fall

The repatriation marked the launch of Project STRIPES (Star Tortoise Repatriation Initiative Protecting Endangered Species), a joint initiative of the Maharashtra Forest Department and the Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare (RAWW)

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis also joined the war of words, accusing the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha of hypocrisy for speaking about women's empowerment while opposing the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament

The girl's body was found near her residence in the Sainagar area of Rui village in Baramati Tehsil on Sunday morning, as per the police. Following the discovery, the police were alerted and personnel rushed to the spot

The FSDA team seized and destroyed food items and adulterants worth approximately Rs 1.50 lakh during inspections in Kanpur Dehat and Kanpur Nagar districts. The enforcement drive focused primarily on khoya, with more than two dozen teams conducting inspections at over 24 locations across UP

The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), New Delhi, in a post on X, said, Citizens are advised not to gather on the basis of such misleading posts/videos and not to amplify, forward or share any unverified content

Acting on a tip-off, a team from the Kashimira Police laid a trap at Mumbai International Airport and detained Mehdi shortly after he arrived from Delhi on a flight on Saturday night. Mehdi, a model and actor with a significant social media following, was taken into custody

The state government has decided to bring all stakeholders together and establish a streamlined and transparent support mechanism. Through these agreements, assistance provided by charitable hospitals and voluntary organisations can be delivered directly and promptly to patients relatives

Irans top security official Mohsen Rezaei also warned that if surrounding countries choose to join the US siege, Iran will not let even a single drop of oil be exported from the Strait of Hormuz. He noted that Iran has learned how to bypass US sanctions and continue oil sales over the years

The organisers said the certification has enhanced the marathons standing and expressed confidence that the event would gain greater international recognition from next year and attract runners from across India and abroad

A three-year-old girl suffered severe facial injuries and required 12 stitches after being mauled by a stray dog while playing outside her home in Beeds Shivtej Nagar. The incident has sparked panic among residents and renewed concerns over Maharashtras stray dog menace

As India marked National Space Day on Sunday, the countrys space ecosystem has expanded rapidly, with the number of registered space startups rising from one in 2014 to around 440 in 2026 (till August)

Mumbai is expected to experience generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain on Sunday, August 23, according to the IMD. Thane, Palghar and Raigad may also receive light rain

Two of the 24 crew members aboard Panama-flagged cargo vessel MV Ocean-Winner were rescued after the ship sank around 240 nautical miles off Odisha. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard have launched a joint search operation for the remaining crew

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