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IIT Bombay campus leopard with suspected eye injury tracked by five camera traps

An injured leopard has been spotted on the IIT Bombay campus over the past two to three months, prompting the forest department to intensify monitoring and plan its safe capture and treatment. The leopard is suspected to have an eye injury and was first identified through CCTV footage shared by the institute

19 Aug 2026 7:01 am
Horoscope today, August 19: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we've got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius

19 Aug 2026 2:32 am
Maharashtra makes snakebite notifiable disease after 655 deaths in 3 years

The move is aimed at creating a more accurate picture of the state's snakebite burden and ensuring timely treatment, particularly in rural and remote area

18 Aug 2026 11:07 pm
Former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain, 5 others arrested in Jal Board tender case

According to the ACB, the accused have been arrested in connection with an FIR registered under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the IPC

18 Aug 2026 10:23 pm
Tarun Tejpal conviction: Goa govt moves SC seeking enhancement of sentence

On August 6, Tarun Tejpal was convicted of rape and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for 10 years by the Bombay High Court, overturning the verdict of the trial court which had acquitted the former editor of Tehelka five years ago

18 Aug 2026 10:09 pm
Plaster falls from Mumbra building, structure declared dangerous

Following the incident, plaster was found to have fallen from the building. Cracks were also observed in the walls and columns, while the remaining portion of the structure was reported to be in a dangerous condition, officials said

18 Aug 2026 9:52 pm
CR services hit after man comes in contact with overhead wire at Ghatkopar

The incident occurred on Platform 3 during the evening rush hour, causing delays to suburban and express trains on the Central Railway network, officials said

18 Aug 2026 9:21 pm
No impact on BEST services due to union leader Rao's hunger strike: Official

According to a BEST officer, the turnout position of both BEST-owned and wet-lease buses remained stable between the two days. The BEST administration said its data showed that 13 more buses were put into service on August 18

18 Aug 2026 9:03 pm
Trump claims Hormuz as new US territory; Iran sets terms for reopening

US President Donald Trump has claimed the Strait of Hormuz as new US territory in a Truth Social post, while Iran says it will not reopen the strategic waterway until Washington meets its demands, including lifting sanctions and unfreezing assets

18 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
Otters Club, Prince of Wales, Zepto among 6 to face licence suspensions: FDA

The FDA continued its food safety crackdown across the state, with six Mumbai establishments among those facing licence action during inspections carried out between July 14 and August 17, officials said

18 Aug 2026 7:45 pm
Maharashtra govt sanctions Rs 50 crore to speed up Rajmata Jijau memorial work

A sum of Rs 50 crore had been announced in 2024 for the memorial and Jijau Srushti project at Sindkhed Raja. Work on Jijau Srushti near Sindkhed Raja was subsequently started using the funds. So far, Rs 27 crore has been spent on the project, which is currently under progress

18 Aug 2026 7:39 pm
Imran Khan to be shifted to hospital for medical examination, rules apex court

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's transfer to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital for a comprehensive medical examination, while directing authorities to allow weekly meetings with his family and establish a medical board

18 Aug 2026 6:23 pm
Maharashtra and Taj Group sign MoU for tourism development in Sindhudurg

An official statement stated that the Maharashtra govt said the project has been planned with the interests of the local community in mind. It is expected to create new employment opportunities and support the local economy

18 Aug 2026 6:18 pm
Mumbai airport issues advisory as app-based cab drivers strike

In an advisory, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) advised passengers to plan their journeys in advance as the availability of ride-hailing services may be limited

18 Aug 2026 6:02 pm
IRCTC chief reviews food quality, hygiene at Mumbai railway catering facilities

As part of his visit, IRCTC Chairman and Managing Director Rahul Himalian travelled on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express and interacted with passengers to seek their feedback on onboard catering and other services

18 Aug 2026 5:46 pm
Maharashtra clears Pandharpur rehab policy, Rs 6,477-crore Jayakwadi Phase-II

The Maharashtra Cabinet approved a special rehabilitation policy for people affected by development projects in Pandharpur, taking into account the town's religious significance, local conditions and the urgency of infrastructure works

18 Aug 2026 5:32 pm
Chakan traffic: Pune administration sets August 31 deadline to fix roads

Pune district administration has set an August 31 deadline to repair roads in the Chakan industrial belt, while 100 MSF personnel will assist police in easing congestion. The plan also includes a roadside parking ban, encroachment drive and AI-based traffic management

18 Aug 2026 5:27 pm
Maharashtra: Boy killed after accident in Pune; locals blame bad roads

The accident sparked anger among daily commuters travelling to Hinjewadi IT Park, with several blaming the civic authorities for failing to maintain the road properly. Locals and commuters pointed to the broken stretch of Nande-Mhalunge Road

18 Aug 2026 5:06 pm
Mumbai: US Ambassador Sergio Gor says India, US must address friction points

Speaking at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce in Mumbai, Gor stressed the need for candid, trust-based engagements on export controls and rock-solid intellectual property protections to give innovators confidence to invest, create and scale without fear

18 Aug 2026 4:57 pm
Send your children to village schools for a day, Dipke tells politicians

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke challenged ministers and elected representatives to send their children to village schools and make them walk to school like rural students

18 Aug 2026 4:57 pm
Prabhadevi station gets pedestrian push; BMC orders encroachment removal

The BMC has stepped up pedestrian safety measures around Mumbai's Prabhadevi railway station, ordering removal of encroachments, better taxi arrangements, road resurfacing and faster work on a proposed staircase for the existing foot overbridge

18 Aug 2026 4:52 pm
CISF recovers cash and jewellery left behind by passenger at Ahmedabad airport

According to the CISF, the baggage was found at the domestic arrivals area of Terminal 1 in the early hours of August 18. The passenger had travelled from Delhi to Ahmedabad on IndiGo flight 6E-2013

18 Aug 2026 4:49 pm
JP Nadda undergoes angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi, condition stable

Union Health Minister JP Nadda underwent angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi on Monday after being admitted following complaints of uneasiness. The hospital said he is stable and under observation in the cardiology department, with no further details about his diagnosis disclosed

18 Aug 2026 4:48 pm
Gadchiroli school snakebite: Victim on ventilator after brain surgery

The incident took place last week at an ashram school in Japtalai village in Dhanora tehsil. Three girls died following the snakebite, while three other students were hospitalised for treatment

18 Aug 2026 4:33 pm
Vande Mataram row: Congress leader Nana Patole hits back at BJP

Patole said the BJP had no right to lecture the Congress on patriotism. The Congress leader also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech from the Red Fort. He questioned whether the address was meant for the entire country or only for those opposed to the government

18 Aug 2026 3:56 pm
Over a dozen Nagpur schools receive bomb threat emails; police launch probe

Following the emails, Nagpur Police immediately swung into action and deployed several teams to the schools named in the threats. Officers carried out extensive searches of the premises as a precautionary measure

18 Aug 2026 3:55 pm
Supreme Court seeks response on plea to seize property of paper leak accused

Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and state governments on a PIL seeking confiscation of movable and immovable property belonging to exam paper leak offenders and their family members. The court fixed September 25 for the next hearing

18 Aug 2026 2:45 pm
Apex court dismisses plea to replace hanging with less painful execution methods

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking to abolish hanging as the method of executing death row convicts and replace it with alternatives such as lethal injection. The court said the Centre could review the existing method through an expert body

18 Aug 2026 2:23 pm
Yogi Adityanath directs officials to ensure timely resolution of land disputes

The Chief Minister stressed that negligence or delay in addressing public grievances would not be tolerated. He instructed officials to ensure that land-related complaints are handled with seriousness and resolved in accordance with the law

18 Aug 2026 2:19 pm
Gujarat: Man arrested in Rs 1.52 crore online investment fraud case

The accused, identified as Riyaz alias Shoaib Mirza, was arrested after police traced his location during a technical investigation. Police alleged that he provided bank accounts that were used to route money generated through cyber fraud

18 Aug 2026 1:40 pm
Maharashtra minister Rane asks officials to speed up Panvel aquarium project

The proposed facility will come up at the fisheries sub-centre in Panvel in Raigad district and is envisioned as a marine tourism, education and research destination

18 Aug 2026 1:35 pm
Mumbai: Manoj Jarange Patil seeks nod for Azad Maidan protest from August 29

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil has sought Mumbai Police permission to hold a protest and hunger strike at Azad Maidan from August 29. His representative said the agitation will press for the communitys long-pending demands and remain peaceful

18 Aug 2026 1:14 pm
Nitin Nabin appoints BJP in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat polls

This comes a day after the BJP overhauled its national team under party chief Nitin Nabin, bringing in many new faces and some prominent leaders like former Union minister Smriti Irani as general secretary and former RSS functionary Ram Madhav as vice president

18 Aug 2026 1:04 pm
Shinde praises photojournalists for capturing critical moments despite risks

Eknath Shinde praised photojournalists for keeping their third eye open to capture important moments, including during disasters, difficult situations and the COVID-19 pandemic

18 Aug 2026 1:02 pm
Andhra Pradesh: Eight fishermen go missing in Bay of Bengal

Eight fishermen from Andhra Pradeshs B R Ambedkar Konaseema district have gone missing after setting out into the Bay of Bengal on August 3. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to intensify the search and maintain contact with their families

18 Aug 2026 12:42 pm
Latur: Police arrest two for allegedly selling injections without licence

Maharashtra Police arrested two men in Latur for allegedly attempting to sell mephentermine sulphate injections without a doctors prescription or required licence. Police recovered 13 bottles valued at Rs 4,069 from a scooter during a crackdown on unauthorised medicine sales

18 Aug 2026 12:28 pm
8 killed, 23 injured as pickup carrying labourers collides with truck in MP

According to police, 29 labourers were travelling in the pickup when the accident occurred. The injured were rescued with the help of local residents and shifted to nearby hospitals. Gohad Chauraha police station in-charge Ramnaresh Yadav said the pickup was travelling at an estimated speed of 80-90 kmph

18 Aug 2026 12:14 pm
BJP announces new national team with Smriti Irani, Piyush Goyal among key member

BJP has announced its new national team, appointing several senior leaders and new faces to key organisational posts. Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje, Tirath Singh Rawat, Ram Madhav and Bharti Pawar are among those given prominent responsibilities

18 Aug 2026 12:14 pm
Businessman duped of Rs 35 lakh in Nashik Kumbh Mela fake work order racket

With the latest case, police have registered five cases related to an alleged fake work order racket and arrested six people for reportedly cheating victims of around Rs 3.4 crore, officials said

18 Aug 2026 12:00 pm
Bihar: Family alleges murder after woman, 2 daughters found dead in Bihar

Investigators have also noted circumstances at the scene that have raised questions about whether Nida may have been killed before her body was found hanging as some parts of her body were found touching the bed, raising suspicion that she may have been killed and her body subsequently hanged

18 Aug 2026 11:48 am
Heavy rain likely in Chengalpattu, Villupuram; Chennai may get showers

Rainfall activity is likely to intensify further on Wednesday, with heavy showers forecast in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Villupuram and the Nilgiris. Light rain may continue over the northern coastal belt and the Western Ghats districts on Wednesday and Thursday, the bulletin said

18 Aug 2026 10:44 am
Mumbai lake levels rise to 93.80 per cent, three reservoirs remain full

Mumbais seven lakes collectively hold 13.57 lakh million litres of water, or 93.80 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of August 18. Vihar, Tulsi and Modak Sagar remain full, while overall stock is higher than the same period in 2025 and 2024

18 Aug 2026 10:32 am
Several students injured after blast outside private school in Kabul

In the first gruesome incident, which occurred in Sangin district on Saturday afternoon after three innocent children found a toy-like object and begun playing with, but the device exploded, killing a child on the spot and injuring two others, the official added

18 Aug 2026 10:26 am
Mumbai weather update: Light to moderate rain expected in city and suburbs

Mumbai recorded rainfall across the city and suburbs during the 24-hour period ending at 8 am on August 18. The average rainfall recorded was 7.98 mm in the city, 17.34 mm in the eastern suburbs and 16.64 mm in the western suburbs

18 Aug 2026 10:24 am
Indulge in Cantonese dishes, decadent desserts and Maharashtrian fare

From Cantonese-inspired dishes and seafood at Hakkasan to Belgian chocolate babka and Japanese cheesecake at The Bluebop Cafe, Mumbais food scene has plenty to offer. Luv Restaurant rounds off the list with a comforting Maharashtrian monsoon feast featuring mutton and chicken disheS

18 Aug 2026 10:16 am
Venezuela earthquake toll rises to 6,438 as thousands of buildings assessed

Authorities said 335 homes had been handed over to affected families, while 59,109 buildings had been inspected to determine whether they were safe for habitation

18 Aug 2026 10:15 am
Odisha CM visits flood-hit areas by motorcycle

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited flood-hit villages in Jajpur and Bhadrak by motorcycle and boat, reviewing relief and rescue efforts. Official data shows floods have affected over 7.85 lakh people across six districts, with more than 2.77 lakh evacuated

18 Aug 2026 10:08 am
Ram temple donation theft case: Champat Rai, Anil Mishra get SIT clean chit

The Uttar Pradesh Home Department on Monday submitted the SIT's final report in the case to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for further action

18 Aug 2026 10:06 am
Panvel tribal family struggles to care for 13-year-old with rare SSPE disease

Day 2 of mid-days special series follows Aryan Ughade, a once-active schoolboy now unable to sit, speak or swallow, whose family says they were left searching for medicines and care after being told there was no cure

18 Aug 2026 10:04 am
Thane: Landslide hits Ghodbunder Road, debris cleared; no casualties reported

A large quantity of soil and heavy stones collapsed onto the public road margin adjacent to a residential complex in Bhayandarpada, according to Thane's Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC)

18 Aug 2026 9:58 am