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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The death toll from floods and intensive rainfall in Assam has risen to 101, according to the latest DRIMS bulletin
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Researchers have developed an AI model capable of reconstructing missing atoms in experimentally known crystal structures with a 97 per cent success rate
Scientists have identified a new freshwater cave snail, Erhaia dijiang, deep inside a mountain cave in Yunnan Province, China
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
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
Kerala Transport Minister C P John accused the BJP of pinpricking the government over the demand for a complete rendition of Vande Mataram
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
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
A wild boar unexpectedly entered a residential building in Goregaon East through the main gate on August 5, sparking panic among residents
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
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
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
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
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
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
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