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Palghar rains: Maharashtra sanctions Rs 39.86 cr for those affected

The district administration has already distributed Rs 22.77 crore to 15,190 beneficiaries under the household assistance scheme, officials said on Saturday

8 Aug 2026 11:26 pm
Don't blindly follow others: Maharashtra FDA chief Mundhe to Gen Z

Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe on Saturday encouraged young people to take an active role in bringing about positive changes in society rather than simply drifting with the current

8 Aug 2026 11:13 pm
BMC staffer dies after falling during inspection of dengue breeding site

According to the civic body, Pandurang Todkar, who worked with the BMC's Pest Control Operation Department, was inspecting a water tank in the building when he accidentally fell from a height of around five to seven feet

8 Aug 2026 10:44 pm
Mumbai marks 100 yrs of BEST motorised bus service with rare tickets, photos

An event, titled BEST Motorised Buses @100 A Journey Through Time on Mumbai's Iconic Buses, showcased rare photographs, old tickets, bus models and stories tracing the evolution of BEST buses over the past 100 years

8 Aug 2026 10:02 pm
Vacate building collapses in Nalasopara, 250 residents rescued

After receiving information about the collapse, fire brigade personnel, officials from the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) and local police rushed to the spot

8 Aug 2026 8:51 pm
US accepting Irans conditions key to Strait of Hormuz reopening: IRGC

The statement comes as a US official stated on Friday (local time) that progress has been made in talks between Iran and Oman, which could lead to the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and restore oil exports disrupted by the five-month-old conflict

8 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
Hormuz reopening depends on additional conditions: Iran FM Abbas Araghchi

According to Al Jazeera, Araghchi said that Tehran had been implementing Clause 5 of the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) previously reached in Islamabad, under which traffic was expected to return to normal within a month

8 Aug 2026 7:39 pm
Pilots' union urges PM Modi to replace DGCA with autonomous CAA

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) called for the creation of a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), arguing that India's aviation safety regulator needs greater administrative and financial independence

8 Aug 2026 7:33 pm
Thane man loses over Rs 20 lakh in stock market investment cyber fraud scam

According to the police, the victim came across a link promising lucrative returns from stock market investments. He reportedly clicked on the link after believing the scheme could help secure his children's educational future

8 Aug 2026 7:23 pm
Supriya Sule opposes FCRA Bill, seeks JPC review

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) working president Supriya Sule said all political parties should get an opportunity to discuss the proposed legislation, amid reports that the Bill could be taken up for discussion and passage in Parliament next week

8 Aug 2026 6:33 pm
H5N1 bird flu cases in Australia surge to 203, Victoria steps up curbs

Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Beth Cookson said in a statement on Tuesday night that new confirmed detections of the H5N1 strain in South Australia (SA) and Victoria have taken the national total number of cases to 102, 81 of which have been in SA

8 Aug 2026 6:28 pm
UNICEF staffer placed on leave amid alleged spying claims, UN says

According to an investigation by the Drop Site news outlet based on leaked emails obtained by the hacking group Handala, Lichner allegedly provided confidential UN information to Israeli officials when he was serving at the UN Population Fund, reports Xinhua news agency

8 Aug 2026 6:27 pm
Bangladesh dengue outbreak intensifies, cases rise to 17,880

GM Saifur Rahman, Associate Professor in the Department of Zoology at the National University of Bangladesh, said that the latest figure reflects Dhakas combination of high population density, persistent Aedes mosquito breeding, and inadequate vector control measures

8 Aug 2026 6:27 pm
TISS homage case: Court rejects anticipatory bail to two, grants relief to seven

According to the FIR, around 10 to 12 students gathered outside Hostel No. 4 on October 12, 2025, without prior permission. The FIR alleges that the students lit candles, displayed a photograph of former Delhi University professor G. N. Saibaba, read his poems and wrote the words Rest in Power (1967Forever)

8 Aug 2026 6:19 pm
Mumbai cops crack down on cyber fraud after senior citizens lose Rs 14.48 lakh

Two cases involved different methods of cybercrime. In one, a 68-year-old Borivali resident allegedly lost nearly Rs 10 lakh after installing a malicious APK file sent by fraudsters. In the second, a 71-year-old Dahisar woman allegedly lost Rs 4.5 lakh after being threatened with digital arrest

8 Aug 2026 5:21 pm
Jan Vishwas Act to ease penalties for minor motor vehicle offences from Aug 15

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has notified the implementation of the amended provisions concerning the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The changes are aimed at simplifying enforcement and making minor violations easier to settle

8 Aug 2026 4:01 pm
Delhi man arrested for posing as airport employee, cheating woman of Rs 3 lakh

Police said the accused, Rajeev Kumar, was arrested on August 6 in Madhu Vihar, where he worked as a security guard at a retail store. They said the woman came in contact with the accused through social media in July 2024 and he allegedly introduced himself as an airport employee and offered to arrange a cabin crew job for her 20-year-old son

8 Aug 2026 3:15 pm
CISF, IIT Ropar sign MoU to strengthen cyber security in aviation sector

The agreement was signed on August 7, 2026, and is aimed at developing personnel with specialised skills to identify, respond to and manage cyber security threats affecting critical aviation infrastructure

8 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
Siddhivinayak donation row: Fadnavis orders probe into temple records of 5 years

Fadnavis ordered the inquiry after a delegation from the Siddhivinayak Temple Trust met him and submitted details of the temple's collections for the period between 2023 and 2026

8 Aug 2026 2:21 pm
Tharoor's student protest remarks spark political row as BJP backs Congress MP

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's remarks that issues raised by the CJP-led student protests had already been highlighted by Rahul Gandhi have triggered a political debate. While the BJP backed Tharoor's assessment, Congress leaders defended Gandhi's focus on student issues and systemic examination reforms

8 Aug 2026 2:16 pm
Seven killed, 11 injured as private bus skids off road in Himachal's Chamba

The accident took place at around 7.15 am under Patwar Circle Bairagarh, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC). The bus was travelling from Bairagarh towards Chamba when it met with the accident

8 Aug 2026 2:04 pm
Thane court grants pre-arrest bail to ex-MP Vinayak Raut, son and 3 kin

The case was registered following a complaint filed by Girija Raut, the daughter-in-law of Vinayak Raut and wife of Gitesh Raut, at the Kapurbawdi police station in Thane

8 Aug 2026 1:49 pm
Manickam Tagore seeks safe return of 11 fishermen, fishing boat from Sri Lanka

In a letter to Jaishankar, Tagore said the fishermen, from Rameswaram, Pamban, Thangachimadam and Kerala, were apprehended in the early hours of August 6 after their fishing boat developed a technical snag while they were at sea

8 Aug 2026 1:44 pm
PM Modi inaugurates Param Pragya, presents gold medals at IIT Delhi convocation

Participating in the 57th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, PM Modi conferred the Institute's most prestigious honours, including the President's Gold Medal, Director's Gold Medal, Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal, and Perfect Ten Gold Medals, to the meritorious students

8 Aug 2026 1:24 pm
Jharkhand govt opens dialogue channel as JPSC-JSSC aspirants press for reforms

Amid ongoing protests by JPSC and JSSC aspirants, the Jharkhand government has launched a dedicated email channel to collect suggestions from students and stakeholders for recruitment reforms

8 Aug 2026 1:15 pm
'We are not enemies of govt': Shiv Sena UBT's Anand Dubey seeks FCRA Bill debate

Dismissing the criticism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday asserted that legislative affairs remain an internal prerogative governed by Parliament

8 Aug 2026 1:12 pm
Nagpur case: Police raid accuseds Thane home, seize weapons and laptop

Nagpur police investigating the alleged sexual assault and torture of a 16-year-old girl have seized eight knives, choppers, other sharp weapons, a laptop and contraceptives from accused Nirmay Pakhares Thane residence. Police are also examining digital evidence and forensic material

8 Aug 2026 12:46 pm
BEST bus driver booked after 56-year-old woman is fatally run over in Mulund

Duty Officer PSI Kishor Pansare has instructed that the driver and the vehicle be retained until 9 am on August 9. The bus is accordingly stationed at Mulund Police Station

8 Aug 2026 12:44 pm
Dipke seeks removal of 'rude' cop, says 'don't behave like Delhi Police'

Dipke, who was provided security following threats and to manage the crowd at his residence, confronted the PSI in one of two videos that went viral on social media platforms on Friday

8 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
India eyes French-led sixth-gen fighter programme, seeks acquisition roadmap

India has initiated efforts to join the French-led Future Combat Air System sixth-generation fighter programme, according to a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence report

8 Aug 2026 12:20 pm
Mule account racket used in cyber fraud busted; 22 accounts linked to Rs 7.42 cr

According to police, the complainant was contacted through Telegram and offered high returns for completing online tasks. The accused allegedly persuaded the complainant to deposit a total of Rs 4,07,764 into different bank accounts on multiple occasions

8 Aug 2026 11:21 am
PoK unrest: UN calls for accountability over crackdown on protesters

The UN has expressed concern over the security situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and called for accountability if people were harmed while participating in peaceful protests. The UN has also backed calls for impartial investigations into deaths and urged authorities to restore internet access and pursue dialogue

8 Aug 2026 11:03 am
Assam floods: Toll rises to 98 as 1.55 lakh remain affected across 13 districts

Assam's flood death toll has risen to 98, while 1,55,849 people remain affected across 13 districts, according to the latest ASDMA bulletin. Golaghat is the worst-hit district, with nearly 59,000 people affected as several rivers continue to flow above danger levels.

8 Aug 2026 11:03 am
Rooted in Bengal: Sienna Calcutta brings indigenous flavours to Mumbai

On their recent visit to the city, the team from Sienna Calcutta explains why Indias future lies in forgotten ingredients and regional flavours

8 Aug 2026 9:38 am
Mumbai lakes reach 88.40 per cent storage as Vihar, Tulsi remain full

However, the lake levels remain significantly lower than 2024, when the lakes had 13,09,043 million litres, accounting for 90.44 per cent of the total live storage

8 Aug 2026 9:26 am
India faces 100 per cent US tariff threat as Senate backs Russia sanctions bill

The US Senate has passed a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill by an 86-11 vote that could allow President Donald Trump to impose 100 per cent tariffs on goods from countries among the top five importers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China.

8 Aug 2026 9:07 am
Uttarakhand bans imitation paneer, ghee and butter made with oils, chemicals

The Uttarakhand government has banned the manufacture, storage, transportation and sale of imitation dairy products such as paneer, ghee and butter made using vegetable oils, starch and chemicals instead of milk

8 Aug 2026 9:03 am
Defence panel pushes DRDO to meet deadlines, control costs and set clear KPIs

A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence has asked DRDO to urgently notify measurable Key Performance Indicators covering costs, technological maturity, deadlines and operational effectiveness, while seeking stronger project monitoring and continued investment in defence R&D

8 Aug 2026 9:00 am
Mumbai weather update: Cloudy skies, light to moderate rain likely

The city recorded relatively low rainfall between 8 am on August 7 and 8 am on August 8. The average rainfall recorded during the period was 1.83 mm in the city, 3.40 mm in the eastern suburbs and 0.80 mm in the western suburbs

8 Aug 2026 8:55 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Bhagwats message, BJPs moment?

RSS chiefs call to listen to Gen Z protesters raises a bigger question: Is this a shift in tone, a warning to the BJP, or a bid to reconnect with Indias youngest voters before 2029?

8 Aug 2026 8:35 am
Heavy rain forecast across Delhi, Maharashtra, Odisha and Karnataka: IMD

Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also expected in parts of the country. The weather department has advised people to exercise caution in areas prone to waterlogging, flooding and other rain-related disruptions

8 Aug 2026 8:34 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Footpaths are for pedestrians. Full stop

A number of roads have been marked for initial action. With encroachment removal, footpath infra repairs and beautification has been cited.

8 Aug 2026 8:32 am
Karnataka Cabinet row heats up as Anurag Thakur raises 'offerings' allegations

BJP MP Anurag Thakur has attacked the Congress amid lobbying over Karnataka Cabinet portfolios, citing an audio clip allegedly involving Congress leaders and raising allegations that offerings were made to secure ministerial positions. He has asked Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to respond.

8 Aug 2026 8:29 am
Netanyahu thanks PM Modi as India-Israel leaders review strategic ties

During the phone call on Thursday evening, both leaders reviewed progress on various aspects of the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and also discussed the current situation in West Asia.

8 Aug 2026 8:26 am
Mumbai ANC busts two drug networks, seizes cocaine, MDMA worth Rs 1.8 crore

The Anti-Narcotics Cell has busted two suspected drug supply networks in Mumbai, seizing cocaine and MDMA worth nearly Rs 1.80 crore

8 Aug 2026 8:23 am
Pune bikers, garages under scanner as police launch modified silencer crackdown

Pune traffic police have launched Operation Modification against bikers using illegal modified silencers and garages fitting unauthorised exhaust systems

8 Aug 2026 8:20 am
Mumbai-Pune Expressway crash: Wakad businessman killed after Fortuner hits tempo

Wakad-based real estate entrepreneur Tushar Vaman Bhumkar died after his Fortuner SUV collided with a slow-moving tempo inside the Missing Link tunnel on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway

8 Aug 2026 8:16 am
Centre asks Maharashtra Forest Department to act on Mumbai's concreted trees

The Union Environment Ministry has directed the Maharashtra Forest Department to examine complaints over concrete laid around roadside trees across Mumbai and take action under existing laws and court directions. The Ministry has also sought an Action Taken Report on the steps initiated

8 Aug 2026 8:13 am
Woman allegedly assaulted on Goregaon-CSMT local, video sparks outrage

A woman was allegedly assaulted and threatened by a male passenger inside a general compartment of a Goregaon-CSMT local train on August 5. A video of the incident went viral, following which Andheri Railway police registered an FIR and questioned both the woman and the accused

8 Aug 2026 8:09 am
Willingdon Sports Club resumes food operations 10 days after FDA suspension

Willingdon Sports Club has resumed its food operations 10 days after the Maharashtra FDA suspended its food licence over alleged hygiene and structural lapses. The club reopened after completing corrective measures prescribed by the regulator

8 Aug 2026 8:06 am