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Penguin Random House India has clarified that it is not the Indian publisher of Sonia Gandhis memoir Belonging, rejecting reports that it withdrew from publishing the book over proposed editorial changes
Raigad Collector Kishan Jawale informed about the incident and said that the matter was being taken seriously by the authorities as police continue investigations
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis was speaking at the inauguration of the new administrative building of the Nashik sub-centre of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) at Shivnai in Dindori taluka
Accused's lawyer Vipul Dushing said that Mohammad Shariful Islam had filed an application expressing his willingness to plead guilty and seeking leniency from the court
Reliance Group has rejected allegations made by Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra against its media entities, calling the remarks baseless
Pakistan Supreme Court had on August 18 ordered the government to shift the 73-year-old to private-run Shifa Hospital following months of concern raised by Imran Khan's family and supporters over his health, particularly an eye condition diagnosed earlier this year
According to Western Railway, the block will be operated on the Up Fast line from 11.30 pm to 3 am and on the Down Fast line from 1.15 am to 4.45 am during the night of August 29-30
The action follows inspections conducted by the state drug regulator, which found several irregularities involving the handling, storage, records and recall of medicines
The complainant told the police that his photograph appeared to have been taken from his Facebook account, while the mayor's photograph appeared to have been sourced from social media
The establishments include Akshay Caterers at the Garware Institute of Career Education and Development in Mumbai University's Kalina campus, Craftpac Hospitality Pvt Ltd at Jio World Drive in Bandra East, Marian Hotel and Restaurant in Dadar West, and Bhagwati Stores in Tilak Nagar, Chembur
Mumbai commuters have raised concerns over higher auto and taxi fares from September 1, while transport unions say the approved hike is insufficient to cover rising operating costs
The Matunga Police said that it was investigating the case and are looking into the phone numbers, WhatsApp accounts, payment trail and digital files allegedly used by the fraudsters
The temporary electricity connections are used for power at public pandals, lighting and other festive decorations during the Ganesh festival celebrations
An Alliance Air flight from Delhi suffered a tyre burst while landing at Bilaspur airport in Chhattisgarh on Friday. All 37 passengers and four crew members on board were safely evacuated, with no injuries reported
The rescue operation entered its third day amid warnings of possible fresh flooding caused by rising water levels in a lake formed by avalanches near the border with Tibet
Venkatramana, proprietor of the Tirupati-based travel agency that organised the trip, said the group left for Nepal on August 21 and comprised 28 people, all from Andhra Pradesh
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reviewed India's rescue and relief efforts for flood-hit Nepal with MEA officials and Indian missions in Kathmandu and Beijing
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has expanded to two more health zones, taking the total number of affected areas to 60, according to government figures.
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