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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

Putin said Jaishankars visit underscored the level of relations established between Russia and India over decades. He said the two nations continue to work together in virtually all areas, including governmental ties, interparliamentary ties and economic cooperation

A delegation of Maharashtra ministers met Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange and urged him to call off the proposed agitation, but he set August 28 as the deadline for the government to act on his demands

The three fugitives Jaspreet Singh, Ajay Singh and Pawandeep Singh are accused of involvement in several criminal cases, including alleged extortion, cross-border arms and narcotics trafficking, and a foiled grenade attack in Ludhiana, Punjab, officials said

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared that an economic D-Day had begun against Tehran on Monday and said any country that continued to enable the Islamic Republic would become a global pariah

The operation was carried out at around 12.10 am on August 23, when a police team was conducting a patrol to curb the sale and consumption of illegal drugs in the area

Heavy police security was deployed in Mumbais Mazgaon after Ganesh festival organisers alleged that eggs were hurled at an idol arrival procession, triggering tension in the area. Police stepped up deployment to prevent escalation and ensure the celebrations continue peacefully

The fire broke out in the early hours of Monday at a District Women's Hospital in Amravati. The hospital staff managed to evacuate 36 infants, while three newborns died in the incident, officials said

The Byculla zoo remains closed every Wednesday as part of its weekly holiday. However, according to the BMC resolution, if a public holiday falls on a Wednesday, the garden and zoo will remain open to the public on that day and will be closed the following day

IndiGo said it was closely monitoring the situation and advised passengers to check real-time flight updates and factor in extra travel time due to possible traffic delays

The incident took place at around 7.44 am as flight AI 1741 was preparing to land. All passengers were reported to be safe. The pilot reported a suspected bird strike after the aircraft landed, officials said

Reacting to reports on the expenditure on the official bungalows occupied by Union ministers, the CJP accused the government of misplaced priorities and questioned the rationale behind the rising spending on the residences

Veteran Marathi grammarian and linguist Dr Yasmin Sheikh died in Pune at the age of 101. Known for her contribution to Marathi grammar, linguistics and language education, Sheikh also worked with Balbharati and taught generations of students.

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the High-Powered Enquiry Committee examining allegations of police violence during the NEET protests to prioritise complaints of alleged sexual assault against women protesters

Delhi Police have arrested seven people, including a former bar and restaurant singer and an ex-banker, for allegedly posing as CBI officers, conducting fake raids and intimidating targets to extort money and valuables in Delhi and Mumbai

Appearing for Tamil Nadu, the counsel told a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta that the state was not receiving the quantity of water it was entitled to under the applicable directions

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde called the Amravati hospital fire extremely heartbreaking after three newborns died. He said 36 children were saved, reiterated Rs 5 lakh aid for the families of the deceased and said the government would bear treatment costs for injured children

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a programme in Raebareli, questioning his role as Leader of Opposition and accusing him of making remarks that, according to the Chief Minister, disrespect Indias traditions, heritage and democratic institutions

He also said there was nothing wrong with serving fish, arguing that dietary choices should not become a political controversy. Khera pointed out that Ajay Rai is a vegetarian and said that even if he were not, there was nothing objectionable about consuming fish

Shashi Tharoor said Kerala had historically been home to what he described as a liberal and progressive practice of Islam, which he said was consistent with the state's tradition of coexistence and communal harmony

Following the deaths of three infants in a fire at an Amravati government hospital, NCP(SP) MLA Rohit Pawar demanded fire audits of all government hospitals and a six-month action plan, while BJP leader Navneet Rana sought strict action over the incident

Supriya Sule said the incident should not be treated merely as an accident and called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire

Eyewitnesses at Amravati District Womens Hospital described scenes of panic after a fire broke out in the NICU, killing three newborns. Families alleged negligence and claimed the wards water spray system failed to function as security guards and nurses rushed to rescue infants

A total of eight fire tenders reached the spot and, after hours of rigorous fire-fighting, managed to bring the fire under control. At the time the report was filed, the cooling process was being conducted, and the fire-fighters were trying to locate the hidden fire-pockets within the completely gutted showroom, if any

Sanjay Raut said he was raising the issue on behalf of unemployed and working Marathi youth. He claimed that many young people across Maharashtra rely on driving auto-rickshaws to earn a living and support their families

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has accused the Central Government of failing to follow through on commitments made to students and protesters, including the withdrawal of protest-related FIRs and compensation for families of deceased NEET victims

Women will be allowed to travel free on Express, LSS and Deluxe government buses operating in metropolitan and urban areas. The benefit will also cover regular-fare government buses operating in suburban, or Mofussil, areas and hilly regions

An editorial in the party's mouthpiece, 'Saamana', questioned the quality of food being served to schoolchildren and raised questions over the funding of BJP events targeting young voters

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a high-level inquiry into the deaths of three newborns in the NICU fire at Amravati District Womens Hospital. The state will provide Rs 5 lakh to each bereaved family, while opposition parties demanded accountability

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has criticised the Election Commission of India over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, claiming the exercise could leave a significant number of citizens without voting rights

The Congress has criticised the Modi government over what it called an aggressive privatisation agenda for Indias space programme, questioning whether ISROs role in rocket development and satellite operations is being reduced to make way for private companies

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck Leh in Ladakh at 8:25 am on Monday, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The tremor occurred at a depth of 120 km. Earlier the same morning, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded in Himachal Pradeshs Chamba district