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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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Police in West Bengals Murshidabad recovered seven firearms, five magazines and 186 rounds of ammunition from the residence of TMC Youth Wing leader Papai Ghosh. The seizure followed his questioning after his arrest on August 14

A 64-year-old man was safely rescued after falling into a drain near the CIDCO bus stop on Kharton Road in Thanes Chendani Koliwada on Sunday morning. Disaster Management Cell and Fire Department personnel pulled him out and handed him over to Thane Nagar Police

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has directed the School Education Department to work in mission mode to modernise schools, strengthen teacher training and promote holistic student development. Weekly reviews will monitor the implementation of the proposed time-bound action plan

Mumbais seven lakes collectively held 13,78,143 million litres of water, or 95.22 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of 6 am on August 23. Vehar and Modak Sagar remained 100 per cent full, while Upper Vaitarna had the lowest stock at 89.32 per cent

The NHRC has issued notices to the Punjab government over a complaint alleging that Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns wife, Gurpreet Kaur, demanded Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case. The commission has sought an action report within two weeks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the war with the US should end, claiming Tehran has already won by maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz and resisting US demands. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has threatened unprecedented economic pressure on Iran

The United States has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on USD 20 billion worth of Canadian products after last-ditch trade talks failed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa would respond with matching tariffs on US goods from September 8

Fed up Chinese workers are using AI to turn their bosses into humiliating digital pets, giving them a playful way to vent workplace frustrations

Dikuna men, I am a part-time ricksha driver, wot to say, dats why I am in khaki unform.

A 33-year-old construction worker survived a rare and life-threatening accident after falling nearly seven storeys at a construction site in Ambernath. A metal rod pierced his buttock, pelvis and abdomen, with doctors performing emergency surgery to save his life

A 55-year-old man accused of attacking a cricket umpire with a bat over a disputed LBW decision in Borivli in 1990 has been arrested after 36 years. Borivli police traced him to Mira Road using technical inputs and the Sanchar Saathi system

A 15-year-old girl was injured after an unidentified two-wheeler rider allegedly hit her from behind while she was walking to tuition near Gulmohar Road in Juhu on August 18. The rider allegedly fled without offering help, prompting police to launch a technical probe

The Chandipura virus has killed nearly 30 people in Gujarat and spread to Rajasthan, prompting the Centre to deploy a National Joint Outbreak Response Team. While Mumbai and Maharashtra have reported no cases, doctors are urging vigilance as the virus can rapidly cause acute encephalitis in children

A jeweller in Dahanu was allegedly shot at after he resisted a three-member gang that raided his shop and fled with gold ornaments worth around Rs 90 lakh on July 20. Police have arrested all three accused and recovered jewellery worth Rs 51.51 lakh

With nearly 58,000 people dying from snakebites in India every year, organisations are increasingly focusing on prevention, especially during the monsoon. Defence establishments, Nagpur Metro and other institutions are adopting non-toxic snake repellent solutions to reduce human-snake encounters

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The Maharashtra FDA has suspended the food business licence of Mumbai Cricket Associations BKC facility, forcing its restaurants and food services to shut until further notice. The action comes amid a wider crackdown by FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on food safety violations across Mumbai

According to civic authorities, seven people were injured in the incident, of whom two died and five were undergoing medical treatment at different hospitals

According to the complaint, the incident took place at the Zilla Parishad Urdu school in Jawali near Ausa area of Latur in Maharashtra, located more than 500 km from Mumbai

The woman told Gandhi that tribal students had been observing a hunger strike at Manjari in Pune since the past 10 days over their demands. She said two girls were also participating in the protest and one of them had been hospitalised after her health deteriorated

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the decision on Saturday, stressing that dogs that have served the police force for a decade should be allowed to retire with dignity and comfort

Former national office-bearers are also expected to be assigned responsibilities in the campaign. The BJP's organisational preparations for upcoming Assembly elections were also discussed, with emphasis on strengthening the party's grassroots network and improving organisational readiness

The recovered property included jewellery, vehicles and mobile phones seized or traced during investigations into cases of robbery, burglary, snatching and theft, police said

Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency Commissioner A V Ranganath, who visited the site, said the building, comprising seven storeys and a penthouse, was being constructed on a plot measuring about 50-60 square yards

The calf has reportedly been swimming towards the beach each time it is released or pushed back into the water, raising concerns among local residents and animal lovers about its condition and chances of survival

The programme includes the development of new EMU carsheds at Bhivpuri and Vangaon, along with the augmentation of existing maintenance facilities to support the growing suburban rolling stock fleet

Last month, India's Ambassador to Greece, Ravi Shankar, met Lt. Gen. Demosthenes Grigoriadis, Chief of Hellenic Air Force General Staff, and discussed the ongoing initiatives of cooperation between the two Air Forces

When figures under the Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS) for Overseas Operations are combined with those for Operation Epic Fury, CNN reported that 18 service members have died since the US launched the war against Iran on February 28

The resolution describes Diwali as a festival of great significance to Indian Americans and South Asian Americans. It notes that Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains celebrate the festival annually across the United States and around the world