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One person was killed and nine others injured after an improvised explosive device attached to a motorcycle exploded in a busy marketplace in South Waziristan, police said

A major mishap was averted in Mumbai after a dumper allegedly lost control on the Mrinaltai Gore flyover in Oshiwara and crashed into its wall and vision barrier, causing a portion to collapse onto SV Road below

The Maharashtra government has given non-Marathi autorickshaw and taxi drivers one more year to acquire working knowledge of Marathi. Auto and taxi unions welcomed the decision, saying the extension will protect livelihoods and give drivers enough time to learn the language

Speaking to reporters after arguments were heard over two days, Advocate Nilesh Ojha, representing Disha Salian's father Satish Salian, said the court had examined the documents and procedures followed by the police and questioned their legal basis

India is planning to procure the US-made Javelin anti-tank missile system, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said, with the proposed acquisition also opening up possibilities for co-production between New Delhi and Washington

PM Modi shared a reel from the celebrations on his Instagram account, captioning it, Hi5, smiles and more during todays Raksha Bandhan celebrations at 7, LKM. The video showed him interacting warmly with schoolchildren and exchanging greetings with them during the festival celebrations

The Additional District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Nagpur, observed that serving expired food and beverages was not merely a deficiency in service but an irresponsible and negligent act that could endanger consumers' health and lives

The royal palace announced his death, after which his son Crown Prince Haakon automatically succeeded him to the throne. Harald had been Europe's oldest reigning monarch and served as Norway's king since 1991

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil has warned that six crore Marathas could march to Mumbai in five phases if the Maharashtra government fails to meet demands over Kunbi caste certificates. He plans to begin an indefinite hunger strike on August 29

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has given autorickshaw and taxi drivers one year to learn functional Marathi. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleged the extension came under pressure from Delhi, while driver unions welcomed the move

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the one-year extension after a delegation of taxi and autorickshaw representatives met him at Sahyadri Guest House on Thursday. The decision puts on hold immediate action against drivers who do not have the required knowledge of Marathi and gives them more time to learn the language

Palghar Police arrested two women within 48 hours for allegedly stealing a 28-gram gold necklace worth Rs 3 lakh from a 70-year-old woman at Boisar's Friday weekly market. Police said the stolen jewellery was recovered from the accused during the investigation

The accident occurred around 8.30 a.m. on the Bhopal bypass bridge in Biaora when the bus lost control while negotiating a curve and rammed into the bridge wall, Rajgarh Superintendent of Police (SP), Amit Tolani said

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has also approved the rationalisation of polling stations across Mumbai city and suburban districts. The approval was granted on August 24, following the revised schedule for the Special Intensive Revision received from the ECI on August 19

Nepal flash floods have raised concerns in Bihar, but the Gandak River water level remains normal in Gopalganj. Authorities are monitoring the situation after flooding in Rasuwa, while Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary said the state's flood situation is stabilising

The accident occurred near Gudliya on a stretch of the expressway in Dausa. Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the collision

The Special Cells Northern Range received information about a Pakistan-backed espionage network operating in Delhi-NCR. During the investigation, police uncovered a network involved in obtaining Indian SIM cards and sending them to Pakistan, where they were purportedly used to access sensitive information

After receiving information about their situation, Fadnavis contacted the Ministry of External Affairs and sought necessary assistance to facilitate their safe journey from Saga to Kathmandu. The CMO also shared a list of all 37 pilgrims and said the group had safely begun its journey towards Kathmandu

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Thane Traffic Police on Friday tied rakhis on motorists caught violating traffic rules at Teen Hath Naka and counselled them on road safety. Some two-wheeler riders without helmets were also given free protective headgear

Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, Panvel City Police have intensified security, foot patrols and surveillance at crowded markets and public places to prevent thefts and pickpocketing. Police have urged residents to secure valuables, stay alert and report suspicious activity

On Raksha Bandhan, NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule remembered her late brother and former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, recalling their childhood bond and saying his absence has left a void that can never be filled

A cook at a government ashram school in Temba, Shahapur, Thane, was arrested under the POCSO Act after 22 minor female students allegedly complained of molestation. Officials said the accused had previously faced a similar case at another ashram school

According to the BMC, Tawde held the newborn during part of the journey before handing the child back to her mother. She also congratulated the family on the birth of the baby girl and presented the newborn with a gift

Rannaware said he had previously staged two agitations seeking the establishment and strengthening of the Mahamandal. He alleged that even after its formation, only a small number of employees had been appointed and called for greater government support

The police were probing a 61-year-old woman's complaint that a gold bangle was stolen from her wrist on July 20 while boarding a bus at the Louiswadi bus stop

The US FDA has approved updated Covid-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 immunisation season. The shots are approved for people aged 65 and older and younger high-risk individuals, with age eligibility varying by vaccine

Police have launched an investigation to identify and arrest the accused, who allegedly used the identity of crime branch officers to gain control of the vehicle and its occupants before carrying out the robbery

According to police, Pandaram became increasingly anxious after authorities informed her that her Bank of Maharashtra account had allegedly been used in connection with online fraud cases reported in different parts of the country

Nepal floods death toll rises to 469 as rescue teams recover more bodies across eight districts and continue searching for missing people

Mumbais seven lakes held 13,87,534 million litres of water, or 95.87 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of August 28. Vihar remained 100 per cent full, while Upper Vaitarna had the lowest storage at 89.76 per cent

A high tide of 4.29 metres is expected at 12.10 pm on Friday. Another high tide measuring 4.04 metres is forecast at 12.24 am on Saturday, August 29

The Ministry also said that 63 Indian workers at the Trishuli-I project in Rasuwa district are among those affected, including 21 from Tamil Nadu who had travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller were present during the Oval Office event

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison M Hooker said she spoke with Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal about the ongoing search-and-rescue efforts, including urgent efforts to locate missing US citizens

The Prime Minister shared his message on social media platform X as people across India marked the festival, which celebrates the bond between siblings

In the Olympics, there are so many different sports... Indian teams dont even participate in half of them, which means that we are not competing for a major chunk of the medal tally, Modi said

China's Ministry of Water Resources issued the alert for the Tibet Autonomous Region on Thursday night, citing concerns over the barrier lake that formed near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers

NCLT Member (Judicial) Nilesh Sharma, ruling as a third member, approved the plan under Section 114 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), rejecting objections by lenders that the recovery was too meagre to merit approval

Tragedy unfolded in the Tisgaon area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on August 21 when three members of a family - Murlidhar Chandgude, 48, his wife Sangita, and their 19-year-old son Kunal - died after falling from Khavdya Hill

The executive order Trump signed shows that the changes are supposed to be made within 30 days. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the move, invoking the lake's Indigenous roots and noting that the name predates both Canadian Confederation and the US Declaration of Independence

Last week, as they referred to a customer as little fat black shirt, Subko Coffee proved that just fancy coffee and aesthetic are not enough to create a legacy. And other coffee shops better take note

Now, post yet another clean up drive, stalls encroaching the Hill Road footpath have come up again, days after demolition

Ukraine is desperately short of US-made Patriot air defence missiles that can counter Russia's ballistic missiles, and Moscow's fast-flying jet-powered drones have brought another challenge since the Russian military's full-scale invasion began four-and-a-half-years ago

Speaking to reporters, Trump said Iran was facing significant pressure and suggested that its ability to sustain military operations had been weakened

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka-dot canvases, pumpkin sculptures and Infinity Mirror Rooms, has died at 97 after a celebrated career spanning decades

The Indian Coast Guard brought two Chinese survivors to Paradip after Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Ocean Winner sank off Odishas coast with 24 crew members on August 22

An independent biodiversity survey has flagged major discrepancies in the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed 1,500-MW Malshej Ghat-Bhorande Pumped Storage Project, recording hundreds of species not adequately reflected in the assessment

An injured nilgai was rescued from Changyacha Pada in Shahapur after locals alerted the forest department, which carried out a joint operation with Thane-based Wildlife Welfare Associations

A Behavioral Ecology study found red-winged blackbirds aggressively attacked gopher snakes but largely avoided rattlesnake models, suggesting they retain an instinctive caution toward vipers

The Maharashtra government has decided to provide drivers of public transport vehicles with a one-year period to learn and become proficient in Marathi