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The action was carried out on August 24 and 25, 2026 after the civic body found violations of the approved building plan and Floor Space Index (FSI) regulations, an official statement said

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared an update on the ongoing construction, highlighting the engineering work being carried out across the section

The health condition of one of the six students on hunger strike reportedly deteriorated during the agitation, following which he was shifted to a hospital for treatment. The remaining students continued their sit-in at the Adivasi Government Boys Hostel in Manjari

In the first case, police busted a call centre allegedly being operated from a rented flat at Nilgiri Apartment in Karanjade. According to police, the accused posed as representatives of finance companies and contacted unsuspecting people with promises of arranging loans

The traffic police said that a large Dahi Handi event is being organised at Tilak Wadi in Sainath Nagar at Ghatkopar-Andheri Link Road in Mumbai's Ghatkopar (West)

According to a traffic notification, around 20,000 to 25,000 people are expected to take part in the procession, which will include around 100 to 125 motor lorries and trucks

Leaders of INDIA bloc parties staged a protest in Bhubaneswar against the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, accusing the BJP-led governments of undermining Odishas rights over its mineral resources. The BJP defended the legislation and accused the opposition of misleading people

The restrictions cover goods carrier vehicles, tempos, trucks, trailers, mixers, tractors and other heavy vehicles. BEST and ST buses and passenger-carrying vehicles are excluded from this restriction, as specified in the traffic notification

The incident took place around 9.30 am on August 24 when the complainant, Bharati Bhaskar Pashte, was travelling with three other women from Kelichapada to Kanchad in Wada

A 30-year-old woman died after undergoing a Caesarean section at a private hospital in Maharashtras Latur district

The blocks, lasting around five to six hours each night, are required to extend the platform at Titwala so that the station can accommodate 15-car suburban train rakes, an official statement said

The initiative, titled One Rakhi for Soldiers, was organised for the fourth consecutive year to express gratitude, respect and affection towards armed forces personnel who remain away from their families while performing their duties

The Bhandup circle covers the Pen, Thane, and Vashi divisions, all of which have significant outstanding dues. According to MSEDCL, the Vashi division has the highest outstanding amount at Rs 47 crore, owed by 1,15,622 consumers

A tornado tore through the village of Pomas in southern France, injuring 39 people, including two critically, and damaging around 300 homes. Emergency shelters have been opened as authorities continue relief and rescue operations, with 1,400 households still without electricity

Mandals can also register their applications online through BEST's website and submit a printout at the concerned Customer Service department along with the required documents and undertakings

The action was part of a wider FDA crackdown across Maharashtra on August 24, during which officials inspected 37 hotels, restaurants, dhabas and other food establishments. Thirty-one establishments were issued improvement notices, while the licences of four food businesses were suspended

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut shared details of the meeting in a post on X, along with a picture, saying that the two leaders held a detailed discussion on political developments

The number of Indian students applying to US colleges fell 15 per cent in 2025-26 compared with the previous year, according to a Common App report. The decline comes amid tighter immigration policies, changing visa rules and uncertainty over post-study work opportunities in the US

The initiative allows citizens to report vehicles allegedly violating traffic rules through the app, helping the traffic police identify offenders and take appropriate action, officials said

Mumbai Police returned 490 recovered mobile phones, gold ornaments, and cash worth Rs 49.18 lakh to their rightful owners at a special programme organised by the East Region-2 division, following investigations into theft, burglary and chain-snatching cases

According to preliminary information, an iron rod became dislodged during the demolition work and struck the boy on the head as he was walking along the road

Sarnaik said around 1.65 lakh auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers across Maharashtra have already undergone Marathi language training as part of a special 105-day initiative launched by the Transport Department

According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), the overall rakhi trade is expected to reach nearly Rs 25,000 crore across the country this year, with Delhi alone projected to account for around Rs 4,000 crore

According to images and intelligence inputs cited in several media reports, the Markaz Subhanallah facility, which was badly damaged in India's strikes last year, has been refurbished with new plaster, paint and polished marble

According to officials, six people were inside the lift when it stopped due to the technical issue. The passengers were safely evacuated within five minutes of the incident

The inspections are aimed at checking food safety, sanitation and compliance with operational standards at railway stations and platforms, an official statement said

The Indian Youth Congress marched towards the BJP headquarters in Delhi on Tuesday, demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shahs resignation over alleged police action against students during the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest

The upgraded Kandivali West facility has improved infrastructure, modern interiors, enhanced customer facilities, digital integration and a strengthened visual identity

In a circular issued on Tuesday, Chief Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal directed that all such officers and employees be sent back to their parent offices by September 10

During his meeting with Munir, Pezeshkian expressed hope that continued cooperation and a shared commitment to diplomacy would help achieve the objectives outlined in the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU)

According to the police, the suspect was carrying eggs for delivery to an apartment on Rambhau Bhogle Marg when smoke from fireworks being set off by members of the procession allegedly irritated him

The number of Indian students applying to US colleges fell 15 per cent in 2025-26 compared with the previous year, according to a Common App report. The decline comes amid tighter immigration policies, changing visa rules and uncertainty over post-study work opportunities in the US

During the hearing, the court also made a light-hearted reference to the presence of insects while questioning whether cricketers were aware that the tea being served at the premises could be considered non-vegetarian

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of technologies developed by DRDO for all conventional missile systems to Indian defence companies for domestic production

Kharge said the Congress leaders want the Centre to adopt the methodology used in the caste surveys conducted in Bihar and Telangana, where officials worked with pre-prepared caste lists

The apex court directed the former Tehelka editor-in-chief to file a surrender certificate on or before September 22, making it clear that his appeal against his conviction and 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence would be heard on merits only after he surrenders

Grain is subsidised with taxpayers money; the government bears the cost of procurement, storage and transportation; and then the same grain is sold to ethanol producers at a discounted price. So, who is actually benefiting from this entire system? he asked

The protesting students began their march from Gandhi Maidan during which they broke through barricades put up by the police and engaged in a scuffle with security personnel. Student organisations had called for a march and proposed to stage a protest outside the Chief Minister's residence

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar congratulated Shukre after he took oath as the state's Lokayukta

Thane traffic police have announced restrictions and diversions across Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Vitthalwadi, Rabodi and Mumbra on August 26 for Eid-e-Milad processions. Several roads will face no-entry restrictions between 2 pm and 10 pm

A CBI Court in Lucknow has sentenced former SBI Shahupuri branch manager Ajay Kumar Gaur to four years in prison and fined him Rs 90,000 for accepting a Rs 40,000 bribe to sanction a Rs 10 lakh personal loan

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut backed Rahul Gandhi and hit out at Union Minister Kiren Rijiju over his remarks on patriarchy and women's rights. Raut also defended Gandhi's intervention over the concerns of tribal students protesting in Pune

Amid a sharp rise in onion prices, the Centre has decided to sell onions at Rs 35 per kg in Delhi-NCR through NCCF outlets and Bharat Brand stores. Supplies from Maharashtras Nashik will be transported to Delhi through special Kanda Express freight trains

The DSP said the family had come by an auto-rickshaw on July 28. They had checked into room number 11 and were paying daily rent of Rs 29. When the staff asked them to vacate the room, they requested more time, saying they were not keeping good health and wanted to make a pledge at the temple

Mumbai's Cama and Albless Hospital has recorded a 68 per cent rise in breast cancer patients in three years, with cases increasing from 828 in 2023 to 1,393 in 2025. Doctors point to obesity, pollution and delayed childbirth as risk factors

The identity of complainants will be kept confidential, the service will be free of cost, and the government has set a target of resolving complaints within 30 days, after which students will receive a written response, Samrat Choudhary said

A Gwalior man's car went viral after his girlfriend covered it with 3,400 lipstick marks as a 'romantic' social media stunt. The traffic police traced the vehicle, fined the owner Rs 5,500 under the Motor Vehicles Act and ordered him to remove the marks

The White House and the US Trade Representative's office did not respond to requests for comment on the tariff deliberations, which Bloomberg News reported earlier Monday. The Chinese embassy in Washington also did not immediately respond to a request for comment

As many as 28.68 lakh voters in Pune district have been classified as uncollectable in the final ASD list under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Hadapsar recorded the highest number at 2.98 lakh, followed by Khadakwasla and Chinchwad

PM Modi said the launch of UPI had marked a major turning point in the country's digital payments journey and urged people to share their experiences of using the platform and how it had affected their daily lives