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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to intensify economic pressure on Iran through expanded secondary sanctions targeting digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping. The US also sanctioned 60 individuals, companies and vessels linked to Irans oil and other activities

His latest temporary release comes a few months after he was granted a 30-day parole on May 26. He had remained at the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters during that period

A 7-year-old Class 1 student at an ashram school in Maharashtra's Palghar district died after developing high fever and breathing difficulties. Twenty-six other students have been hospitalised with cold, cough and fever symptoms

Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance will contest upcoming elections together and avoid critical or contradictory remarks against allies, state Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said after a meeting of alliance leaders in Mumbai

ISMA Director General Deepak Ballani said the sharp increase in sugar prices over the past 15-20 days was driven largely by market sentiment, speculative buying and concerns over short-term supply, rather than any structural shortage. He said crop-related developments and global market conditions had also influenced prices

A high-level review meeting was held in Gandhinagar under Pansheriya's chairmanship to assess the state's preparedness against H1N1 and review measures taken to control water-borne and mosquito-borne diseases during the monsoon

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 B1 and B2 visas held by foreigners who have applied or are seeking asylum in the US. The proposed move could become the largest mass visa revocation in US history and is expected to face legal challenges

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Indias Special Representative (SR) on the India-China Boundary Question, has already arrived in Beijing on a two-day visit at the invitation of Wang Yi, Foreign Minister and Member of Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China

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The Department of Homeland Security said the fee would apply to every cap-subject petition, including filings for workers eligible under the advanced degree exemption. Employers would pay it when filing the petition and in addition to all other applicable fees or payments

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, discussing India-Russia ties, regional hotspots and global issues

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SSPE is a rare neurological complication of measles that can emerge years after infection. Experts explain its diagnosis, treatment challenges and why vaccination is key to prevention

The Mumbai FDA has suspended Cafe Cadell's FSSAI licence after finding several food safety and hygiene violations, while a Mulund eatery was also found with serious lapses

The law restricts the freedom of consenting adults to choose their faith, and the implementation of the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 must not be brought into force, and the notification be taken back, to ensure that it does not become an instrument for surveillance

Nearly 200 shop owners of Bandra Wests Link Square Mall protested on August 24, demanding immediate structural repairs and reopening, 16 months after a fire forced the mall to shut. Owners said pending insurance claims and repair delays have left them without business income

BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide's WhatsApp account was briefly compromised, but no legal case has been filed as officials suspect an imposter account may have sought money from contacts

More than two years after a bull shark attack left him without his left leg, Palghar fisherman Hitesh Govari is still waiting for compensation promised by the Maharashtra Forest Department

Madras Day is being celebrated as a weeklong affair of immersive programming in Chennai, nudging us to think out aloud if Mumbai should also raise a toast over its date with history

Nepal has opened its first modern road tunnel, the 2.688-km Nagdhunga passage, to small private vehicles on a trial basis. Vehicles carrying up to nine passengers can now use the tunnel, which connects Kathmandu with other districts

Our reports stated that a speed breaker has been removed from the stretch, so vehicles carrying the idol from workshop to mandal have a smooth stretch to move on

A section of autorickshaw drivers in Mumbai launched a three-day strike against the Marathi language mandate, disrupting commutes despite no major trade union backing the protest

Illegal stalls along the Hill Road market in Bandra East have returned just four days after the BMCs H West ward demolished them. Residents have raised concerns over blocked footpaths and traffic, while the civic ward has not responded on its next course of action

Iran has blacklisted 45 vessels over alleged violations of rules in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of fines, detention and cargo seizure amid rising tensions

A 46-year-old woman died after a tree suddenly fell on her at the state-run SSKM Hospital in Kolkata, with police launching a preliminary investigation

According to a study published in Taxon, genetic analysis showed that northern tree populations previously classified under Adansonia za are actually separate and closely related to other northern Malagasy baobabs

India has finalised trade pacts with EU, EFTA bloc, UAE, Mauritius, Australia, Oman, New Zealand, US and the UK. Goyal is leading a large business delegation of over 200 representatives here to boost trade and investment ties between the two countries

Bangur Nagar police arrested a 29-year-old Malad resident allegedly linked to seven theft and burglary cases in Goregaon West. CCTV footage from his seventh alleged offence helped investigators trace him, while mobile location data allegedly linked him to six earlier crimes

The Centre's reported Rs 92.35 crore expenditure on upkeep of Union ministers' official residences has triggered criticism from Congress, CJP and AAP over spending priorities

Fresh violence erupted in Manipur's Senapati and Kangpokpi districts after several houses were burnt and a CRPF jawan was injured in a gunfight between two groups

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Experts from two medical fields shed light on biology of the rare neurological disease, its progression, challenges treating paediatric patients, and the need for comprehensive long-term care

In addition to the financial assistance to the Ganeshotsav mandal, the Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal has announced Rs 5 lakh each for the families of the two deceased

In view of the situation, offices and educational institutions have been advised to allow their employees and staff to work from home on Tuesday, officials said

Travellers enrolled in the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) will also be able to use e-boarding passes at e-gates, the Bureau of Immigration stated

In his letter to Fadnavis, the Congress leader claimed that the students have been on hunger strike for more than 10 days, seeking changes to regulations they describe as restrictive and humiliating

During his two-day visit to Lucknow, Kumar interacted with students at the historic Colvin Taluqdars' College, where he spoke about India's democratic system, the electoral process, EVMs and the role of young voters, according to an official statement

The incident reportedly took place near a public toilet close to Kandivali's Poisar Church. According to the complainant, the vendor was allegedly dipping white peas into a drum containing green-coloured water and mixing them before removing the peas, which had turned green

The leak occurred at around 1 am at the Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran's water treatment plant in the Godhani gram panchayat area in Nagpur district, officials said

A 65-year-old man allegedly killed his two minor grandsons and seriously injured his wife and daughter-in-law during a family dispute over prayers in Pakistan's Punjab province, police said

The exhibition was organised at the BMC headquarters and administrative ward offices to promote womens self-help groups and provide them with direct access to customers and a wider market for their products

Sarnaik clarified that the August 12 government resolution states that RTO officials must issue a one-month notice to autorickshaw and taxi drivers who do not have a working knowledge of Marathi, giving them time to learn the language

According to police, the accused had been evading arrest since around 2000. Investigators had limited information about his whereabouts as he allegedly changed his name and addresses repeatedly to avoid being traced

The 10-day programme will focus on the Congress ideology, organisational development, leadership, public outreach, election management, and strategies to deal with upcoming political challenges

Maharashtra FDA has suspended the licences of five Mumbai Cricket Association establishments at BKC after inspections found multiple hygiene and food safety violations, including dirty floors, unclean refrigerators, improper storage and inadequate temperature control

The issue was discussed during a meeting of the state Cabinet, where Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said the government wanted to find a balance between strict food safety standards and the livelihoods of businesses involved in the traditional oil trade

The court was hearing a matter related to allegations that several women and girls were being held in illegal confinement at the Adhyatmik Vishwa Vidhyalaya ashram in Rohini, north-west Delhi

During the protest, the group allegedly confronted the victim after he refused to join the work stoppage. The then allegedly assaulted him, said an official

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that the state government would ensure that no one faced discrimination or injustice on the basis of language

Additional Superintendent of Police Alok Kumar said on Monday that 28-year-old Fatima Bano had married Shabir eight years ago. Shabir died of an illness about two years ago