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Bhagwat will address the inaugural ceremony of India's International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) Annual Championship Conference at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), marking the organisation's 15th anniversary

According to police, the incident took place on July 31, when a woman allegedly contacted the victim, claiming she needed a driver, and asked him to come to Belanagar

Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tabled the legislation in the House amid loud sloganeering from Opposition MPs, who continued to demand answers from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the police action during the Jantar Mantar protests

Nagpur Police erected barricades and deployed a large security contingent near Nitin Gadkari's residence to prevent the protesters from reaching the premises

Sapkal expressed disappointment over the Delhi court's verdict and remarked on the timing of the decision, saying it had undermined the honour of athletes who had brought laurels to the country at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games

Sapkal alleged that the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) wanted Fadnavis to join the Union Cabinet to implement their ideological agenda. He further claimed that Fadnavis was being considered for the post of Union Education Minister

Justice Manmohan Singh Liberhan, who headed the one-man commission that investigated the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition, passed away at the age of 87 in Chandigarh. A former Chief Justice of the Madras and Andhra Pradesh High Courts, he had an illustrious judicial career spanning over three decades

A bench of Justices Bharti Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande also questioned how, according to the postmortem report, the victim allegedly had no injuries despite falling from the 14th floor of a residential building

MSRTC has increased daily bus trips on the Kalyan-Murbad route from 48 to 108 following directions from Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik. The move has doubled daily ridership to over 5,000 passengers, improved connectivity, and reduced dependence on unauthorised transport services

Many households have installed solar panels and portable battery systems to cope with the outages, while electric motorcycles and tricycles powered by photovoltaic energy have become a common form of transport

The attack took place close to Kabal Chowk, where hundreds of residents had assembled for a massive public demonstration against the relentless surge of terrorism in the Swat Valley, highlighting growing public anger over the state's failure to maintain security

The Supreme Court said Delhi and other state governments may withdraw FIRs against students who participated in the NEET paper leak protests, provided they do not have antecedents involving grave and heinous offences. The court also reiterated that the right to peaceful protest is constitutionally protected

Iran has said it is not currently negotiating with the United States but is holding talks with Oman to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks come as uncertainty continues over nuclear diplomacy, while Tehran urged Washington to honour the recently signed peace memorandum

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said he will march to Prime Minister Narendra Modis residence with 100 people to submit petitions against E20 fuel and seek a discussion on concerns raised by vehicle owners

Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh has taken the lead over BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari in the Datia Assembly by-election after the fourth round of counting in Madhya Pradesh. Meanwhile, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor continues to maintain a comfortable lead in Bihar's Bankipur Assembly bypoll

The Supreme Court agreed to examine a PIL seeking an alternative venue for protests instead of Jantar Mantar, citing inconvenience to residents and disruption of essential services. The court issued notices to the Centre and asked the Solicitor General to seek instructions on the concerns raised in the petition

The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain in Kerala has risen to 15, with seven people still missing. Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced immediate financial assistance for affected families, ordered a review of crop-loss compensation and dismissed rumours of dam water releases, warning of action against those spreading

Nagpur Police have arrested two men for allegedly murdering their 25-year-old friend over an unpaid loan of Rs 3,000. The victim's decomposed body was found in a forested area, and investigators solved the blind murder case using CCTV footage, technical evidence, and intelligence inputs

A Delhi court has acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers. Here's a detailed timeline tracing the case from the 2023 Jantar Mantar protest

After 10 of the 31 rounds of counting, Kishor had secured 20,059 votes, while BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha polled 14,048 votes, giving the JSP chief a lead of 6,011 votes. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate Rekha Gupta was in third place with 3,983 votes

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said he is ready to publicly disclose his education loan and scholarship documents after questions were raised about how he financed his studies at Boston University

A Delhi court on Monday acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and ex-WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment and intimidation case filed by women wrestlers, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt

The Chairman immediately declined the request, reminding the House that the Chair had repeatedly ruled against entertaining such notices. Undeterred, the members displayed placards and raised slogans demanding Grih Mantri Sadan Mein Aao (Home Minister must come to the House)

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to ensure every road has a properly demarcated, encroachment-free space for pedestrians. The court said authorities should separate walking areas from motor vehicle lanes, even through simple measures, to make roads safer without requiring major infrastructure investment

The first Monday of Sawan saw a massive rush at Varanasi's Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, with more than 2.25 lakh devotees offering prayers by 7 am. Temple authorities expect nearly eight lakh pilgrims through the day as elaborate arrangements remain in place to manage crowds and ensure smooth darshan

A Nashik court has granted bail to five accused in the alleged sexual harassment case linked to the TCS Nashik office, noting that the chargesheet has been filed and the investigation is practically complete

The body of an unidentified woman, believed to be aged between 55 and 60, was recovered from Ambe-Ghosale Lake near Castle Mill Circle in Thane West on Monday. Police have registered an ADR and launched an investigation to establish her identity and ascertain the cause of death

Aviation veteran Willie Walsh has assumed charge as IndiGo's Chief Executive Officer, taking over as the airline accelerates its international expansion. The former IATA chief will lead the carrier's overall strategy, operations and next phase of global growth

According to the IMD, Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad are expected to receive intermittent showers throughout the day, with no major weather warning issued for the city. The maximum temperature is expected to remain around 29.9 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to be 25.4 degrees Celsius

Hotel room availability across Mumbai, especially near Bandra-Kurla Complex and the airport, is shrinking as demand surges ahead of a major jewellery trade exhibition from August 5 to 10. With thousands of exhibitors and buyers expected, several premium hotels are already fully booked, while others have seen room tariffs rise sharply

Housing societies across Maharashtra must revise their interest recovery practices after the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Rules, 2026 capped delayed payment interest on maintenance and other dues at 12 per cent per annum, down from 21 per cent

Mumbai customer has alleged that he found a corroded staple pin embedded inside a piece of kaju katli purchased from Tewari Bros in Charni Road just before feeding it to his three-year-old daughter. The customer has filed an FDA complaint, while the shop owner admitted negligence but denied settlement allegations

An internal Mumbai Police inquiry has uncovered alleged irregularities linked to Rs 6.41 crore during the migration of employee records to a new payroll system. The probe has flagged questionable entries, excess salary payments and possible manipulation of payroll records, prompting a deeper investigation into how the discrepancies occurred

Mumbai's seven lakes now hold 13,03,500 million litres of water, or 90.06 per cent of total live storage capacity, surpassing the levels recorded on the same day last year. Modak Sagar, Vihar and Tulsi remain full, while four reservoirs continue to overflow following heavy monsoon rainfall

The bodies of three Afghan nationals killed in a brutal attack in Italy's Calabria region have been returned to Afghanistan. The victims were allegedly burnt alive after refusing to pay transportation money, while Italian authorities continue investigating the case following the arrest of two Pakistani suspects

Astronomers have found evidence of a massive object orbiting a brown dwarf in the CD-35 2722 system, raising the possibility that it could be the first moon ever discovered beyond our Solar System. The finding, based on observations from the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope, is awaiting confirmation.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said negotiations with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are in their final stages. Tehran said the discussions focus on designating a new shipping route that safeguards both countries' sovereign rights and Iran's security interests, amid heightened regional tensions.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will seek to ensure the US honours the peace memorandum signed between the two countries, calling it central to Iran's future foreign policy. His remarks came as uncertainty persisted over nuclear negotiations following recent military escalation between Washington and Tehran.

US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday after Washington paused a planned military strike. Trump claimed Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar had urged the US to give diplomacy a chance, adding that discussions would focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear programme.

US President Donald Trump said Washington will hold off on a planned military strike against Iran if a deal is reached quickly to curb Tehran's nuclear programme and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said several Middle Eastern countries had requested time for diplomacy, prompting the US to suspend the planned attack.

Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon has announced a new team of state office-bearers, including vice-presidents, general secretaries and morcha chiefs, in a major organisational reshuffle approved by BJP President Nitin Nabin. The party said the move is aimed at strengthening its grassroots network ahead of future electoral battles

Arunachal Pradesh Police has launched 'Muskaan 2.0' in East Siang district to strengthen child safety and expand awareness across the state. The first phase reached nearly 16,900 students in 104 schools, while actor Chum Darang continues to support the initiative as its Child Safety Ambassador.

A woman has filed a dowry harassment complaint against her husband, a police constable, alleging cruelty, physical assault and extramarital relationships. Based on her complaint, police registered an FIR and launched an investigation into the allegations

The CBI plans to approach high courts across the country to transfer 158 long-pending recruitment examination irregularity cases to newly designated fast-track courts under the anti-paper leak law. Several cases, including AIIMS PG, CAT and SSC recruitment scams, have remained awaiting trial despite investigations being completed years ago

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar appealed to pro-Kannada organisations to withdraw the proposed August 13 bandh over the Cauvery water dispute. Reaffirming his government's commitment to safeguarding the state's interests, he said Karnataka would prioritise its own water needs while closely monitoring the evolving situation

Maharashtra's anti-conversion law has come into force after receiving President Droupadi Murmu's assent and being notified in the official gazette. The Act criminalises religious conversions through force, fraud, coercion, inducement or marriage-related deception and prescribes imprisonment of up to 10 years

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has approached the Election Commission, alleging that Patna Police illegally detained 54 party leaders and supporters ahead of the Bankipur Assembly byelection. Kishor claimed the action was carried out at the BJP's behest and sought the poll body's intervention

The BMC, along with the state government, has to get cracking on these so that Mumbai, the Urbs Prima in Indis, does not have to spend another year in angst and anxiety

Its unfortunate that Indias youth are unable to see just how bright their collective future is going to be

Passengers stepping out of Metro stations near JioWorld BKC allege being forced to pay inflated autorickshaw fares instead of metered rates. Commuters claim organised groups of drivers demand exorbitant amounts, intimidate those who object and exploit office-goers and visitors. mid-day asks the authorities: when will the crackdown begin