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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: DJs allowed within sound limits, lasers banned in Pune

According to the Pune Police, surveillance will help protect devotees and assist law enforcement agencies in maintaining law and order during the festival

29 Aug 2026 10:52 pm
Pune's MH-12 registration series runs out, RTO to introduce MH-61

Pune is the first city in Maharashtra to run out of registration numbers under the current alphanumeric format, officials said. The Pune RTO also has the highest number of registered vehicles among the state's RTOs

29 Aug 2026 9:58 pm
Maharashtra: 80 students, 10 teachers travelling on Mangala Express fall sick

The students were travelling in the S2 and S3 coaches along with 10 teachers. Railway medical personnel attended to around 30 to 40 affected students during the train's halt at Khandwa

29 Aug 2026 9:03 pm
PM Modi praises Uzbek students for Hindi welcome ahead of Tashkent visit

As I am about to begin my Uzbekistan visit, I am very happy to see the enthusiasm of my young friends from Uzbekistan, beautifully expressed in this video. What makes it even more special is the fact that they did it in Hindi and they did it so well! PM Modi wrote

29 Aug 2026 6:22 pm
Hockey India announces Rs 50 Lakh prize for Women's team after 5th place in WC

Hockey India awarded Rs 50 lakh to the Indian Women's Hockey Team following their historic 5th-place finish at the 2026 FIH World Cup after beating Germany 3-1

29 Aug 2026 5:23 pm
Nepal floods: 338 of 404 Maharashtra tourists safe, 37 being brought to India

The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) is coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) control room and regularly sharing updated lists of stranded and traced citizens

29 Aug 2026 4:00 pm
Coco Gauff supports her mothers direct Instagram post regarding ticket requests

Tennis star Coco Gauff backed her mother Candis public statement asking relatives and acquaintances to stop seeking free tickets for the U.S. Open

29 Aug 2026 2:07 pm
English Premier League: Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1

Rayan Cherki scored twice in five minutes alongside an Erling Haaland brace as Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 4-1 to maintain a 100% Premier League start

29 Aug 2026 1:54 pm
India finish eighth at FIH World Cup after shoot-out defeat to Belgium

Meta Description: Harmanpreet Singh's late penalty-corner equaliser forced a shoot-out, but India settled for an eighth-place finish at the FIH World Cup

29 Aug 2026 1:41 pm
Amitabh Bachchan on sibling bond: The youngest child often gets away with a lot

Amitabh Bachchan reflected on sibling relationships, sharing an observation about the youngest child in a family. The veteran actor said younger siblings often receive more indulgence and can get away with a lot compared with their elder brothers or sisters

29 Aug 2026 1:34 pm
Nepal flood: President Paudel thanks India for rescue and relief assistance

India has stepped up its humanitarian assistance to Nepal as rescue and relief operations continue in the flood-affected areas. The third Indian flight carrying relief material reached Kathmandu on Friday, with the supplies handed over to Nepal's minister Mahabir Pun

29 Aug 2026 1:25 pm
Delhi auto unions demand fare hike after CNG price rise

Delhi transport bodies have demanded an immediate hike in auto and taxi fares after CNG prices rose by Rs 3.89 per kg, threatening a strike on September 9 if their demand is not met

29 Aug 2026 1:19 pm
Bigg Boss 20: Faissal Khan to enter Salman Khan's show after family feud

Aamir Khans brother Faissal Khan is reportedly set to enter Bigg Boss 20 on September 6. After declining the show in 2022, Faisal has now agreed to participate. His family equation with Aamir and recent public apology could become key talking points

29 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
Bihar govt rescues 100 Maharashtra pilgrims stranded in Nepal

The Bihar government rescued around 100 Maharashtra pilgrims stranded in Kathmandu following flash floods in Nepal and arranged their return to Maharashtra by train

29 Aug 2026 12:51 pm
Netizens call Salman Khan's Raksha Bandhan celebration 'most secular' | Watch

Arpita Khan Sharma shared a Raksha Bandhan video featuring her performing aarti and tying rakhi to Salman Khan. The celebration at Alvira Agnihotris home drew attention for its backdrop, a massive Jesus Christ mural featuring The Last Supper

29 Aug 2026 12:11 pm
Nepal floods death toll rises to 626 as nearly 2,000 people remain missing

Search, rescue and relief operations continued for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday, with emergency teams also evacuating thousands of people stranded in flood-affected areas

29 Aug 2026 11:49 am
Nepal floods: Himachal Governor flags climate change concerns

Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta expressed concern over the devastation caused by flash floods in the Nepal-Tibet region and warned of growing risks in the Himalayan region

29 Aug 2026 11:40 am
Nepal floods: Kharge urges Modi and Shah to provide every possible assistance

Kharge also raised concerns about Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin who remain stranded or uncontactable in Nepal and called for intensified rescue and evacuation efforts to ensure their safe return

29 Aug 2026 11:37 am
Nepal floods: 11-member Indian team arrives to assist in rescue and relief work

The Indian personnel are expected to assist in areas affected by the flash floods, where authorities are continuing large-scale search, rescue and relief operations amid extensive damage to infrastructure and difficult terrain

29 Aug 2026 11:24 am
KBC 18: Amitabh Bachchan reveals his dream of becoming an IFS officer

Amitabh Bachchan recalled failing an examination and appearing for an ATKT, sharing an early academic setback from his youth. The veteran actor also revealed that he once aspired to become an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer before pursuing a career in films

29 Aug 2026 11:22 am
Tara Sutaria reveals dyscalculia diagnosis, says father helps her with finances

Tara Sutaria has opened up about her dyscalculia diagnosis, sharing how the learning disability affects her ability to deal with numbers and finances. The actor said she feels fortunate to have her fathers support, as he helps manage her financial matters

29 Aug 2026 11:18 am
Why did Orry warn Samay Raina 'be careful' on India's Got Latent 2?

Orry appeared on Samay Rainas Indias Got Latent Season 2, where their playful banter included a warning from Orry: Andar jaayega toh bahar nahi aayega iss baar. The episode also featured Archana Puran Singh, Nishant Suri and Sharon Verma

29 Aug 2026 11:04 am
Nepal floods: 21 Tamil Nadu pilgrims rescued from Nepal floods return to Chennai

Twenty-one Tamil Nadu pilgrims stranded in Nepal following severe flash floods returned safely to Chennai on Friday as efforts continued to trace other missing Indians

29 Aug 2026 10:53 am
Marathwada dry spell: Dharashiv MP seeks crop loss survey and aid for farmers

The Dharashiv MP wrote to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on August 22, raising concerns over the prolonged dry spell and its impact on crops, particularly soybean

29 Aug 2026 10:41 am
Toxic: Kichcha Sudeep praises Yash for daring to experiment after KGF

Kichcha Sudeep has praised Yash for taking a creative risk with Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups despite mixed audience reactions. Sudeep said attempting such an unconventional film takes courage, applauding Yash for moving beyond the formula associated with KGF

29 Aug 2026 10:04 am
Encino for Noshir & Dolly Dhunjibhoy Sprint Million (Gr 3)

Encino is expected to prevail over Shambala and Social Butterfly in the feature event

29 Aug 2026 9:25 am
Dil Chahta Hai at 25: Saif, Aamir and Farhan Akhtar reunite for a celebration

Dil Chahta Hai has completed 25 years, marking a major milestone for Farhan Akhtars iconic directorial debut. Saif Ali Khan, Aamir Khan and Farhan reunited to celebrate the films silver jubilee, revisiting the friendship, memories and enduring legacy of the cult classic.

29 Aug 2026 9:25 am
Miffed by interview of Imran Khans sons, PCB considered boycotting Lords Test

Former England skipper Mike Atherton conducted the 18-minute interview with Imrans sons, Kassim and Suleman.

29 Aug 2026 9:23 am
SLs Pathirage wins with monstrous 92.07m throw

Pathirage, 23, who threw 92.62m at the Rome edition in June, registered the distance in his sixth and final attempt.

29 Aug 2026 9:22 am
Christ Church dominate with 3-0 win over Fazlani L Academie

Christ Church School (Byculla) blanked Fazlani L Academie Globale (Mazgaon) 3-0 in the boys U-16 Ahmed Sailor Dreams Sports Mumbai Schools Sports Association

29 Aug 2026 9:21 am
Mission not accomplished! India's WTC final hope after SL win

An overseas series win is always worth cherishing, but this Sri Lanka job was only three-fourths done as the Colombo stalemate leaves Indias World Test Championship final hopes hanging by a slender thread

29 Aug 2026 9:19 am
Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Accused seeks leniency after pleading guilty

In the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, accused Mohammad Shariful Islam has approached a Mumbai court seeking to plead guilty. His lawyer has also requested leniency. The court has sought the prosecutions response and adjourned the hearing to September 11

29 Aug 2026 9:17 am
Aamir Khans Batwara 1947 lands in legal trouble over Pretty Woman

Phonographic Performance Ltd sends legal notice to producer Aamir Khan after Kal Ho Naa Ho song is used without authorisation at an alleged Batwara 1947 event; the stars production house deny all allegations saying they didnt organise the said event or have any role to play in playing the song

29 Aug 2026 9:17 am
Marijnes masterplan: Team first, personal goals later

Convincing players to replace individual goals with team targets and tackling behavioural issues head-on helped chief coach Sjoerd lead Indian womens hockey team to historic 5th-place finish

29 Aug 2026 9:16 am
Mumbai lake levels reach 95.95 per cent as water stock nears full capacity

The current stock stands lower than in the same period last year, when the reservoirs contained 13,96,900 million litres (96.51 per cent). Also, the lake levels remained lower than in 2024, when the lakes had 13,85,834 million litres, accounting for 95.75 per cent of the total live storage

29 Aug 2026 9:13 am
We have found a new belief in ourselves: Goalie Savita

After missing out on the last-four following their goalless draw to Australia, India defeated higher-ranked Germany 3-1

29 Aug 2026 9:11 am
EPL preview: Liverpool boss Iraola wary of Forests counter-attacks

You have to be very good on the ball and be patient, because defensively Forest are very solid

29 Aug 2026 9:08 am
Bhaiyya mere! Indian cricketers celebrate Rakshabandhan

Indian cricket stars ring in Raksha Bandhan!

29 Aug 2026 9:01 am
Happy birthday my queen: James LeBron to wife Savannah

NBA legend LeBron James shared a sweet message with wife Savannah on the occasion of her 40th birthday on Thursday

29 Aug 2026 8:59 am
Barcelona mark Rodris debut with win over Athletic Bilbao

Raphinha rounded the goalkeeper and slid the ball home in the 37th minute to give Barca the lead before Lopez doubled their advantage in the 82nd-minute.

29 Aug 2026 8:58 am
Miss being on the Tour dearly: Federer ahead of Tennis Hall of Fame induction

I had an amazing time. Its a shame I cant be on the Tour anymore

29 Aug 2026 8:56 am
Taylors special wedding album

US pop superstar Swift seeks creative inspiration to write new songs from recent marriage to NFL ace Travis Kelce

29 Aug 2026 8:54 am
Togetherness, BJP-Sena style

Alliance partners BJP and Shinde Sena approach vote-winning very differently. CM Fadnavis got auto, taxi drivers a years relief on the Marathi issue that the transport ministry (Shinde Sena) flatly refused

29 Aug 2026 8:42 am
Following rules could lengthen your lifespan

He may not have had a chance to extricate himself from the space, and the trains may have started moving.

29 Aug 2026 8:40 am
Nepal floods: 77 Isha Foundation pilgrims remain missing

There has been no update on the whereabouts of 77 Isha Foundation pilgrims who went missing after a flash flood struck the China-Nepal border, a group coordinator said

29 Aug 2026 8:37 am
Have you Heard? Race reboot to have Aamir Khan, Sidharth Malhotra, Tiger Shroff

Aamir Khan is in talks to headline a reboot of the Race franchise, with Sidharth Malhotra and Tiger Shroff also likely to join. Both actors have reportedly heard and liked the script, while Vijay Krishna Acharya will direct the action thriller

29 Aug 2026 8:37 am
Nirmala Sitharaman US visit: G20 meeting, investor talks on agenda

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has arrived in the US for a six-day visit that includes the G20 Finance Ministers meeting and discussions with investors and business leaders

29 Aug 2026 8:34 am
Engineered bacteria boost ocean carbon capture by 2.6 times

Researchers at Harvard and Stanford have engineered marine bacteria to accelerate olivine weathering, potentially enhancing the oceans ability to store atmospheric carbon

29 Aug 2026 8:31 am
AI brain surgery: Machine intelligence assists neurosurgeon in real time

A real-time machine intelligence system assisted a neurosurgeon during live brain surgery at Londons National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

29 Aug 2026 8:27 am
PM Modi Uzbekistan visit: Talks with Mirziyoyev, strategic ties on agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uzbekistan on Saturday for talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, with trade, defence, energy, technology and education among the key areas of discussion

29 Aug 2026 8:22 am