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BJP sharpens attack on Rahul Gandhi over Parliament logjam

Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, Sudhanshu Trivedi said the makers of the Constitution would never have imagined that the temple of democracy would become hostage to the whims, fancies and arrogant attitude of any Shehzada, a pointed reference to Rahul Gandhi

11 Aug 2026 5:00 pm
INDIA bloc MPs walk out during Tribunals Bill debate

As the debate started amid the din, Opposition MPs also tried to raise Points of Order, while slogans were raised, including those demanding for Home Minister Amit Shah to come to the House and on the alleged donation theft at Ram Temple

11 Aug 2026 4:52 pm
IMD issues yellow warning for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar; heavy rain likely

Mumbai is likely to receive heavy rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday as the IMD keeps the city under a yellow alert. Thane and Raigad are also forecast to receive heavy rain, while Palghar may see moderate showers before rainfall intensity eases from Thursday

11 Aug 2026 4:50 pm
Mumbai-Pune E-way Connecting Link to close for 3 hours on Aug 12, check details

Motorists travelling from Pune to Mumbai during the affected hours have been advised to use the alternative route and plan their journeys accordingly, officials said

11 Aug 2026 4:32 pm
Pune Police book UK-based OCI cardholder over alleged conversion attempt

According to the police, OCI cardholders are permitted to attend prayer meetings and participate in religious functions. However, they are not allowed to preach or deliver religious speeches without obtaining permission

11 Aug 2026 4:13 pm
Maharashtra govt says it will not pay for special vehicle registration numbers

The state finance department, in an official circular, mentioned that it had noticed that government offices were spending substantial amounts to obtain specific registration numbers, commonly referred to as RTO special numbers

11 Aug 2026 3:47 pm
Why brutality only against youth?: CJP chief Dipke on Jharkhand protests

I also spoke with Devendra Mahato ji yesterday, who is leading this movement. He told me that he had been on a hunger strike for 9 days, and even after that, the police used lathis on him. He was beaten up and is now in the hospital, and his current situation is quite concerning, he said

11 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to interact Gen-Z in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Aug 15

According to the release, Bhagwat will perform the flag-hoisting ceremony at 9.30 am at Kasturchand Park, where Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated a 200-foot-high national flag erected by the Lokmat Media Group in March

11 Aug 2026 3:30 pm
ABVP stages protest march in Ranchi over alleged exam irregularities

The ABVP staged a protest march from the Old Vidhan Sabha to the New Vidhan Sabha in Ranchi amid an ongoing agitation by JPSC and JSSC aspirants over alleged recruitment exam irregularities

11 Aug 2026 3:08 pm
Suvendu Adhikaris chopper makes emergency landing in Bengals Kolaghat

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikaris helicopter made an emergency landing at Kolaghat in East Midnapore on Tuesday after bad weather disrupted his journey from Kolkata to Keshpur

11 Aug 2026 2:58 pm
Chandigarh: Four schools receive bomb threat emails, searches yield no explosive

According to the police, the schools that received the threats are Carmel Convent School in Sector 9-B, St John's High School and Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School in Sector 26, and St Stephen's School in Sector 45-B

11 Aug 2026 2:21 pm
Opposition MPs protest over Ram temple donations, Jharkhand student action

The Opposition has been demanding a discussion in Parliament on the alleged irregularities concerning donations made to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, while also seeking answers from the government over the treatment of students during recent protests

11 Aug 2026 2:16 pm
History will remember him kindly: Sonia Gandhi praises Manmohan Singh

In the editorial, Sonia Gandhi said the July 29, 2026 judgment marked an important but overlooked moment in India's political history. She said the apex court's decision not only accepted the CBI's closure report but also criticised the trial court for making adverse observations against Manmohan Singh without compelling reason

11 Aug 2026 2:16 pm
Four youths killed, two injured after car hits divider and truck in Satara

Four youths were killed and two injured after their car hit a divider, overturned and collided with a truck on NH-48 in Sataras Shirwal during the early hours of Tuesday. The accident occurred on the Pune-Satara lane near Khandala

11 Aug 2026 1:59 pm
Eknath Shinde calls for BRICS cities to join hands on urban development

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde called on BRICS cities to share technology, expertise and innovations to tackle common urban challenges. Speaking at the BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave 2026 in Mumbai, he stressed cooperation for sustainable and resilient cities

11 Aug 2026 1:33 pm
Navi Mumbai: Manager arrested for allegedly operating flesh trade racket at spa

Navi Mumbai Police rescued three women allegedly forced into prostitution during a raid at a spa in Kharghar. The Anti-Human Trafficking Cell arrested the spa manager, while police are searching for the woman owner and her associate

11 Aug 2026 1:26 pm
Jalna: 80 detained during CITU jail bharo protest over workers demands

Around 80 protesters were detained during a CITU-led jail bharo agitation at the Jalna Zilla Parishad office. Workers demanded permanent employment, PF, ESI and pension benefits, restoration of MGNREGA and repeal of the four labour codes

11 Aug 2026 1:00 pm
Jalna police seize 41 weapons, arrest 23-year-old over alleged illegal arms

Jalna police seized 41 weapons, including 22 swords, 15 daggers and four choppers, allegedly stocked for illegal sale and criminal activities. A 23-year-old man with a criminal background was arrested, while his alleged accomplice remains on the run

11 Aug 2026 12:25 pm
Mumbai rains: Heavy showers lash parts of city; SpiceJet issues advisory

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and neighbouring areas on Tuesday as the IMD issued a green alert, forecasting moderate rainfall throughout the day. SpiceJet warned passengers of possible flight disruptions at Mumbai Airport due to bad weather

11 Aug 2026 11:53 am
Assam floods: Death toll rises to 101 as heavy rain, inundation continue

The death toll from floods and intensive rainfall in Assam has risen to 101, according to the latest DRIMS bulletin

11 Aug 2026 11:29 am
Vande Mataram to be sung at Red Fort on August 15 for first time

Indias 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort will feature Vande Mataram for the first time. The event will highlight Yuva Shakti and the contribution of young Indians towards building a developed India by 2047

11 Aug 2026 11:29 am
FSSAI suspends licence Chheda Specialities over food safety violatIion

FSSAI has suspended the licences of VKC Nuts in Uttar Pradesh and Chheda Specialities Foods in Maharashtra after inspections found serious food safety violations, including live insects, mould, rodent droppings, poor sanitation and unsafe food handling practices

11 Aug 2026 10:39 am
Mumbai lake levels: Seven reservoirs hold 89.05 per cent water stock as of Augus

Mumbais seven lakes collectively hold 12,88,833 million litres of water, or 89.05 per cent of their live storage capacity, as of August 11. Vihar is at 100 per cent, while Modak Sagar, Tansa and Tulsi remain nearly full

11 Aug 2026 9:38 am
7.4-magnitude earthquake kills 132 in Colombia, over 570 injured

The death toll from a magnitude-7.4 earthquake in western Colombia has risen to 132, with more than 570 people injured, according to the Colombian government

11 Aug 2026 9:33 am
Trump targets Democrats as jihadists, communists ahead of US midterm elections

US President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks on Democratic candidates ahead of the midterm elections, accusing unnamed opponents of promoting jihadism, communism and radical policies

11 Aug 2026 9:28 am
Ab Dilli Dur Nahi: Explore the flavours of Delhi at these Mumbai eateries

Is Delhi food better than Mumbais? Thats an endless debate. Instead, the Maximum City is falling hard for the National Capitals robust flavours. Pick from our curation of delish fare from these Dilli-fied menus across the city

11 Aug 2026 9:26 am
Mohan Bhagwat to address Universal Oneness gathering in New York on August 29

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat will address a major gathering of Hindu Americans in New York City on August 29, marking a rare public appearance by him in the United States

11 Aug 2026 9:23 am
11 Aug 2026 9:22 am
Adani case: US judge dismisses criminal fraud charges against three executives

A US federal judge has dismissed with prejudice three criminal fraud-related charges against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani and Vneet Jaain after the Justice Department abandoned the prosecution

11 Aug 2026 9:18 am
Surat crackdown: 24 allegedly violate externment orders, booked by SOG

The Special Operations Group of Surat City Police arrested 24 people allegedly found staying in the city in violation of externment orders during a special checking drive

11 Aug 2026 9:15 am
Maharashtra: Two 3.4-earthquakes tremors hit Palghar within an hour

Two tremors of magnitude 3.4 struck Maharashtras Palghar district within an hour, with the seismic activity recorded at a depth of 5 km in Jawhar taluka. No casualties or property damage were reported, while authorities continued to monitor the situation

11 Aug 2026 9:08 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Maintain surveillance systems on major roads

Authorities are tightening surveillance on the Pune-Mumbai Missing Link with advanced speed monitoring cameras inside four tunnels and a crackdown on illegally entering heavy vehicles. The move follows concerns over speeding and a fatal accident on the newly opened stretch

11 Aug 2026 8:48 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Foy saw both Bombay and Mumbai

August 8 was the death anniversary of one of the citys most respected chroniclers, who silently captured the seen and the unseen with humane-ness. The Danes work ought to be permanently displayed

11 Aug 2026 8:47 am
Typhoon Dolphin hits Chinas east coast, over 3.8 lakh people evacuated

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall along Chinas east coast, bringing heavy rain and flooding that forced nearly 3.83 lakh people to evacuate in Fujian Province and around Shanghai

11 Aug 2026 8:41 am
Starlink satellites help Kyoto researchers map Earths elusive thermosphere

Researchers at Kyoto University have used orbital changes from about 1,200 Starlink satellites to map Earths thermosphere, a difficult-to-observe layer of the upper atmosphere

11 Aug 2026 8:39 am
AI reconstructs missing atoms to unlock new material simulations

Researchers have developed an AI model capable of reconstructing missing atoms in experimentally known crystal structures with a 97 per cent success rate

11 Aug 2026 8:37 am
Chinas first freshwater cave snail found with no eyes and translucent shell

Scientists have identified a new freshwater cave snail, Erhaia dijiang, deep inside a mountain cave in Yunnan Province, China

11 Aug 2026 8:34 am
Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until US ends naval blockade, says Iran

Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as the US naval blockade continues, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei linking the waterways reopening to an end to US and Israeli military actions

11 Aug 2026 8:30 am
Abhishek Banerjee gets SC nod for three-week overseas eye treatment

The Supreme Court has permitted Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for three weeks for eye treatment, despite the West Bengal governments apprehension that he may not return due to 16 pending cases

11 Aug 2026 8:27 am
Kerala minister says Vande Mataram should not become a political pinprick

Kerala Transport Minister C P John accused the BJP of pinpricking the government over the demand for a complete rendition of Vande Mataram

11 Aug 2026 8:25 am
Jharkhand protest escalates as police stop aspirants marching towards Assembly

Thousands of Jharkhand job aspirants clashed with police near the state Assembly on Monday after breaching multiple barricades during a march over alleged recruitment exam irregularities

11 Aug 2026 8:20 am
Dadar residents turn to trees after two years of red soil pollution concerns

Dadar residents have planted 400 indigenous saplings around the 2-km periphery of Shivaji Park to tackle red soil pollution and prevent dust from spreading

11 Aug 2026 8:17 am
Wild boar barges into Goregaon East housing society, residents panic

A wild boar unexpectedly entered a residential building in Goregaon East through the main gate on August 5, sparking panic among residents

11 Aug 2026 8:13 am
Baseball bat attack near Bandra Talao leaves fitness coach injured, Thar damaged

A road-rage confrontation near Bandra Talao allegedly turned violent after fitness coach Arjunjit Eamanjit Garewal was assaulted and his Mahindra Thar attacked with a baseball bat

11 Aug 2026 8:10 am
Navi Mumbai APMC womens toilet being used by men, raising access concerns

A toilet designated for women at Navi Mumbai APMC is also being used by men, raising concerns over access control and monitoring at the busy wholesale market

11 Aug 2026 8:06 am
Santacruz case: HC allows withdrawal of businessmans anticipatory-bail plea

The Bombay High Court on August 5 allowed Ahmedabad businessman Dhun Thacker to withdraw his anticipatory-bail plea in a case registered at Santacruz Police Station

11 Aug 2026 8:02 am
Blinkit facility in Malad loses food licence after FDA flags safety lapses

The Maharashtra FDA has suspended the food licence of Blink Commerce Pvt Ltd, which operates Blinkit, after inspectors found serious food-safety violations at its Malad West facility

11 Aug 2026 7:57 am
Stolen gold found behind washroom mirror leads Powai police to cleaner

An unusual discovery behind a mirror in a housing society washroom helped Powai police crack a housebreaking case and arrest a 32-year-old cleaner

11 Aug 2026 7:53 am
Maharashtra Cyber uncovers 23,328 bank accounts linked to172 Cr fraud network

Maharashtra Cyber has identified 23,328 bank accounts allegedly linked to money mule operations, fraudulent cheque withdrawals and ATM scams involving Rs 172 crore. Under Operation 1930: Cyber Safety

11 Aug 2026 7:50 am
Rabid stray dog terror in Kalyan: Nearly 130 bitten, 25 hospitalised

A rabid stray dog attacked and bit nearly 130 people over seven hours in Kalyan West, forcing 25 victims to be hospitalised and leaving an 11-year-old girl seriously injured

11 Aug 2026 7:32 am