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US may scrap 60-day grace period for H-1B workers after job loss

The Trump administration is considering eliminating the existing 60-day grace period that allows laid-off H-1B and other foreign professionals to find new jobs or change immigration status while remaining legally in the US

10 Aug 2026 9:17 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Protests should be calm, respectful

It may be time for the government to come up with official rules and regulations on how citizens can voice their complaints

10 Aug 2026 9:04 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Kitchens cannot be lowest on hygiene order

We are now heartened that even college mess are on the FDA radar.

10 Aug 2026 9:01 am
Trump says US is low keying Iran talks as Hormuz reopening remains uncertain

US President Donald Trump said Washington is only semi-negotiating with Iran and is currently relying on economic pressure rather than launching a new military offensive

10 Aug 2026 8:55 am
Iran moves to strengthen Strait of Hormuz security as US tensions remain high

Irans parliamentary national security and foreign policy committee has approved the general framework of a strategic action plan aimed at ensuring the security and sustainable progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf

10 Aug 2026 8:52 am
Kanwar Yatra reflects equality, harmony and discipline, says Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has urged devotees to make the annual Kanwar Yatra an occasion for social responsibility, service and cooperation

10 Aug 2026 8:46 am
MP rains: Two bridges submerged as Narmada rises, Jabalpur connectivity snapped

Heavy rainfall and rising Narmada water levels have disrupted life in Madhya Pradeshs Dindori, submerging two bridges and snapping road connectivity with Jabalpur. Seven families were shifted to safety, while schools were closed on August 10

10 Aug 2026 8:43 am
Pune-Nashik railway protest: Traffic hit as citizens demand original alignment

A massive protest against the proposed change in the Pune-Nashik Semi High-Speed Railway project alignment disrupted traffic at several points along the Pune-Nashik Highway on Sunday

10 Aug 2026 8:37 am
Assam floods death toll reaches 100 as incessant rains cause devastation

Assams flood death toll has reached 100 amid incessant rains and widespread inundation across several districts. Sivasagar has reported 49 deaths after a duplicate entry was corrected, while Cachar recorded 22 fatalities

10 Aug 2026 8:37 am
Pune to regulate dhol-tasha rehearsals ahead of Ganeshotsav, PMC plans new rules

Ahead of Ganeshotsav, the Pune Municipal Corporation is preparing a regulatory framework for dhol-tasha and other troupe rehearsals

10 Aug 2026 8:35 am
Mukundpur gambling den busted: Delhi Police arrest 22, recover Rs 6.2 lakh

Delhi Police arrested 22 people and seized around Rs 6.2 lakh in cash after raiding an alleged gambling den in Mukundpur, outer north Delhi, early Sunday

10 Aug 2026 8:32 am
Cutting protein may improve metabolic health and slow ageing, study finds

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviewed more than 350 papers and found that reducing protein intake or limiting certain amino acids may improve metabolic health and slow biological processes associated with ageing

10 Aug 2026 8:29 am
Mamata Banerjee faces hostile reception in Halisahar, protesters shout 'chor'

Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee faced protests in Halisahar on Sunday while visiting the family of a deceased TMC worker

10 Aug 2026 8:27 am
Jharkhand student protest: Talks fail as aspirants hold firm on CBI probe demand

Protesting students in Jharkhand remained firm on their demand for a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the JSSC-CGL examination despite assurances from Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar

10 Aug 2026 8:25 am
US researchers develop AI system that could speed up discovery of new materials

Researchers at the US Department of Energy have demonstrated an AI-driven system that automates atomistic simulations, a powerful method used to predict how atoms interact in materials

10 Aug 2026 8:22 am
JNU withdraws permission for discussion on Umar Khalids book; JNUSU protests

Jawaharlal Nehru University has cancelled permission for an August 10 discussion organised by the JNU Students Union on a book authored by former student Umar Khalid, citing the non-disclosure of full facts about the event

10 Aug 2026 8:20 am
Three Kanwariyas killed, one injured after car hits group on Sirhind GT Road

Three Kanwariyas were killed and another was seriously injured after a car hit their group on Sirhind GT Road early Sunday

10 Aug 2026 8:16 am
Mumbai Koliwadas and Gaothans demand separate development rules

Representatives of Mumbai's Koliwadas and Gaothans have submitted a community-led draft of DCPR to Mayor Ritu Tawde, seeking separate development rules for the city's indigenous settlements. They have also demanded demarcation and inclusion of expanded areas in the DP and CZMP

10 Aug 2026 8:16 am
Panvel bus stand's new toilet still locked weeks after PMC assured opening

A newly installed toilet for commuters and public transport staff at Panvel bus stand remains locked two months later, despite the Panvel Municipal Corporation commissioner assuring that it would open within days after mid-day highlighted the issue in June

10 Aug 2026 8:06 am
Navi Mumbai scooter thefts: APMC police crack six cases, arrest two

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10 Aug 2026 8:01 am
Adivi Sesh urges fans to to rescue stranded dogs during the monsoon

Dacoit actor Adivi Sesh urges people to rescue stranded dogs in the monsoon; ties up with animal welfare groups across cities. His on-ground effort will focus on rescuing stranded and injured animals, arranging temporary shelter, food, clean drinking water and medical assistance

10 Aug 2026 7:31 am
Toxic: Yash reveals they shot for 200 days for the Hindi and English versions

mid-day brings you all the dope from Toxic trailer launch, where Yash revealed he was advised against making the films English version. He also addressed the misogyny after Kiara Advani was trolled for her intimate scenes in the song, Tabahi

10 Aug 2026 7:26 am
Horoscope today, August 10: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we've got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius

10 Aug 2026 2:31 am
Toxic: Sidharth Malhotra cheers for wife Kiara Advani, wishes best to the team

Sidharth Malhotra has turned cheerleader for wife Kiara Advani after watching the gripping trailer of Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups. Calling it one of your bests, Sidharth praised Kiara and the entire team for their hard work

9 Aug 2026 10:50 pm
No evidence of vehicle issues from E20 petrol, says Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Automobile companies have invited consumers to provide evidence if vehicles develop problems because of ethanol-blended petrol, but no one has come forward with such evidence so far, Fadnavis said in Kolhapur

9 Aug 2026 10:30 pm
Doctors assault case: Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre released from jail

Mhatre walked out of Adharwadi jail in Kalyan on Saturday, a day after the Bombay High Court granted him bail and directed that the trial be fast-tracked and completed within a time-bound period

9 Aug 2026 10:14 pm
Amitabh Bachchan confronts Preity Zinta over ignored birthday wishes

Amitabh Bachchan and Preity Zintas playful reunion on KBC turned into a hilarious birthday exchange. Bachchan complained that he wishes Zinta every January 31 but never gets a reply, prompting her to cheekily say, I always respond to you but after a week

9 Aug 2026 9:53 pm
Thane tribunal awards Rs 63.8 lakh compensation to kin of truck accident victim

The plea stated that on June 4, 2018, the victim, who worked as a store manager, was riding pillion on a motorcycle on the Nashik-Mumbai Highway when a speeding truck rammed into the two-wheeler. He sustained severe injuries and died days later in a hospital

9 Aug 2026 9:03 pm
Britney Spears claims too much Botox caused her eye to droop for weeks

Britney Spears has opened up about a distressing Botox experience, claiming a procedure left her left eye drooping for around four weeks. Calling the ordeal embarrassing, the singer warned fans to be careful about who performs cosmetic procedures

9 Aug 2026 8:53 pm
Pilot-in-Command requires confirmatory psychoactive substance test: Ministry

The occurrence has been classified as a Serious Incident and is under investigation by the AAIB, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a statement on Sunday

9 Aug 2026 8:38 pm
Raj Thackeray targets Maharashtra government over Third Mumbai

Third Mumbai, or the Karnala-Sai-Chirner (KSC) New Town, is a planned smart city spanning roughly 323-334 square kilometres across 124 villages in coastal Raigad district. It aims to decongest the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and drive regional economic growth

9 Aug 2026 8:31 pm
Madonna pays tribute to William Orbit: You were my ray of light

Madonna has paid an emotional tribute to music producer William Orbit following his death at 69. Sharing a collection of memories, the pop icon recalled their creative partnership and how Orbit helped shape her music. Calling him her Ray of Light

9 Aug 2026 8:28 pm
BJP to protest outside homes of 22 AAP MLAs over opposition to Lakshmi Yojana

The decision to organise the protests came as Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor accused AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Saurabh Bharadwaj of showing signs of political frustration and making irresponsible statements merely to remain in the news

9 Aug 2026 8:17 pm
Thane Police probe Rs 20.6 lakh fraud involving celebrity brand promotion deal

According to police, the alleged fraud took place between July 2025 and August 2026. The accused allegedly approached the complainant with a promise to market and promote her clothing line

9 Aug 2026 8:00 pm
Liam Payne death: New pics reveal his final hours with drugs, drinking and women

Newly surfaced pics from the investigation into Liam Paynes death offer a fresh glimpse into the One Direction singers final hours at a Buenos Aires hotel. The material includes more than 3,000 documents and images showing Payne drinking, doing drugs and interacting with sex workers

9 Aug 2026 7:47 pm
Bandra man dies by suicide; ex-girlfriend, sister booked for alleged abetment

A 24-year-old man died by suicide in Mumbai's Bandra after his former girlfriend and her sister allegedly threatened to frame him in a false police case. Police have booked the two women for alleged abetment to suicide

9 Aug 2026 7:39 pm
Congress urges NCP (SP) MPs to press PM Modi on women's quota

The government is making a fresh attempt to pass a Constitution Amendment Bill to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures from 2029 and redraw Lok Sabha constituencies, increasing their number to 816, during the ongoing Monsoon Session

9 Aug 2026 7:18 pm
Houthis strike Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan, target troops near Red Sea

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claimed a drone strike on a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan and said they targeted Saudi troops and equipment near Mokha, escalating tensions as Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade adds to growing regional shipping risks

9 Aug 2026 7:05 pm
Watch: Sonu Nigam sings while undergoing surgery, shares operation theatre video

Sonu Nigam has shared a rare video from an operation theatre, showing himself singing Mohammed Rafis classic Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki while undergoing surgery. Calling it an impromptu performance, the singer said he was singing in the pain

9 Aug 2026 6:37 pm
Sanjay Kapoor says Bollywood overlooked his Sirf Tum success: I got no credit

Sanjay Kapoor has opened up about the surprising aftermath of Sirf Tum, saying the 1999 hit failed to bring him major film offers. Nobody signed me, the actor recalled, adding that he had limited opportunities despite the film's success. He also defended the movie's story

9 Aug 2026 6:26 pm
Govinda recalls feeling suicidal after mother's death

Actor Govinda recently recalled a disturbing phase of his life where he felt suicidal after the death of his mother, Nirmala Devi. He shared that he was walking into Narmada river to meet his mother when he was called by a priest

9 Aug 2026 6:03 pm
Sion ROB reconstruction advances with installation of second 500-tonne girder

The new bridge will have a railway span of around 54.5 metres, compared with approximately 40 metres in the earlier structure. The wider span is required to make room for the additional railway lines planned as part of the CSMT-Kurla 5th and 6th line project

9 Aug 2026 6:00 pm
Priyanka Chopra wishes Mahesh Babu on his birthday with unseen pic

Global star Priyanka Chopra wished her 'Varanasi' co-star Mahesh Babu on his birthday with a special post on social media. PeeCee took to her official handle and dropped a behind-the-scenes picture with Mahesh Babu from their shoot diaries

9 Aug 2026 5:48 pm
'You provoked Gen Z': Sanjay Raut hits back at Dharmendra Pradhan

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut hit back at Dharmendra Pradhan over his remarks on Gen Z, saying repeated paper leaks and exam postponements frustrated students and accusing the BJP leadership of failing to understand the concerns of today's youth

9 Aug 2026 5:27 pm
Bhooth Bangla: Akshay Kumar stresses on the need for logic in fantasy films

Akshay Kumar says fantasy stories cannot completely abandon logic. While promoting Bhooth Bangla, the actor explained why even comic books and supernatural tales need an explanation for a characters powers, transformation and actions

9 Aug 2026 5:05 pm
Supriya Sule: Ajit Pawar-led NCP's Prashant Kishor outreach is internal matter

NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule said whether the Ajit Pawar-led NCP wants to work with political strategist Prashant Kishor is its internal matter. She praised Kishors recent political performance in Bihar and described him as a longtime friend

9 Aug 2026 5:05 pm
Hormuz crisis deepens: Iran sets tough conditions for reopening vital waterway

Iran has imposed an effective blockade on the strait since the US and Israel attacked in late February. Tehran also wants to charge tolls for passage and has targeted ships it accuses of attempting to circumvent its preferred route

9 Aug 2026 4:49 pm
Taylor Swift's music disappears from Donald Trump and White House TikTok videos

Taylor Swift's song August has been removed from a TikTok video posted by a Trump-affiliated account after the track was used in a clip featuring Donald and Melania Trump. The audio later disappeared from the post, with TikTok showing that the sound was unavailable

9 Aug 2026 4:44 pm
'I think there is no doubt that Virat is an exemplary professional...': Laxman

Speaking during a press conference in Bengaluru, the BCCI's CoE head VVS Laxman said, I think there is no doubt that Virat is an exemplary professional

9 Aug 2026 4:44 pm
Taarak Mehta craze brings 16-year-old 900 km away from home to become an actor

In a shocking series of events, a 16-year-old from Madhya Pradesh travelled 900 kms away from home all the way to Mumbai to become an actor in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He was located at Goregaon's Film City and has been reunited with his family

9 Aug 2026 4:21 pm