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Pune rains: Waste mound collapses at Moshi dump yard, operations underway

Officials fear that eight to ten employees may be trapped beneath the collapsed waste and debris. However, authorities have not yet confirmed the exact number of people trapped, and search operations are still in progress

8 Jul 2026 5:03 pm
Ebola death toll in Congo crosses 520 as WHO warns outbreak is intensifying

Across the three affected countries the DRC, Uganda, and France a total of 1,645 confirmed cases and 523 confirmed deaths had been reported, with an overall confirmed case fatality ratio of 31.8 per cent. More than 12,400 contacts still required follow-up, according to the report

8 Jul 2026 5:01 pm
Khamenei's funeral enters Iraq as mourners gather in Najaf and Karbala

Thousands of mourners gathered in Iraq's holy city of Najaf as funeral processions for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began. The ceremonies, which started in Tehran, will continue through Najaf and Karbala before his body returns to Iran for burial

8 Jul 2026 2:26 pm
PM Modi inaugurates India-backed restoration of Prambanan Temple in Indonesia

PM Modi offered prayers at the temple and interacted with officials. A large number of people carrying the national flags of India and Indonesia lined the roads to welcome the two leaders as they headed to the temple

8 Jul 2026 1:27 pm
Govt permits pharmaceutical imports via Navi Mumbai Airport under new rules

The decision was taken through an amendment to Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945, which adds Navi Mumbai Airport to the list of airports permitted to handle drug imports

8 Jul 2026 12:31 pm
Kerala orders probe into Wayanad landslide

The Kerala government will investigate the cause of the Wayanad landslide and review environmental clearance compliance before resuming the tunnel project.

8 Jul 2026 12:13 pm
US strikes Iran after ship attacks as Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait

The attacks took place during funeral events for Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 during the initial phase of the conflict at the age of 86

8 Jul 2026 11:56 am
FBI announces USD 50,000 reward for arrest of gangster Goldy Brar

Brar is wanted for his alleged involvement in the Lawrence Bishnoi Organised Crime Group, which authorities claim is linked to several violent activities across the United States and Canada

8 Jul 2026 11:44 am
BNS case filed in Wayanad landslide, rescue operation underway

Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in connection with the Wayanad landslide as rescue teams continue searching for those missing.

8 Jul 2026 10:16 am
US charges Bishnoi, Goldy Brar over Nijjar killing

The US has charged Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar with allegedly orchestrating Hardeep Singh Nijjar's assassination as part of a wider crackdown on transnational organised crime

8 Jul 2026 10:09 am
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,685 as rescue operations continue

The update, shared through Rodriguezs Telegram channel, said that 17,907 people have been left homeless following the disaster. Authorities continue to assess the scale of destruction caused by the twin earthquakes, which hit the country on June 24

8 Jul 2026 9:59 am
US launches fresh strikes on Iran amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

The US carried out strikes on more than 80 targets in Iran after accusing Tehran of attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.

8 Jul 2026 9:39 am
21 dead in China landslide as rescue operation ends

The death toll from a landslide in China's Gansu province rose to 21 after rescue teams pulled all trapped people from the debris.

8 Jul 2026 9:33 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Fallen trees need to be cleared off roads quickly

It is important that laypersons do not try to move the foliage or tree branches themselves.

8 Jul 2026 9:26 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Do babies die without karma, care?

Does the Mumbai masala realism of Baby Karmarkar in Baby Do Die Do overshadow the deliberate absurdity of Sita in Alpha?

8 Jul 2026 9:23 am
PM Modi begins Australia visit, to hold talks with Albanese

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his Australia visit on Wednesday to hold bilateral talks, attend the India-Australia CEOs Forum and engage with the Indian diaspora.

8 Jul 2026 9:14 am
Pune realtor murder probe uncovers accused's secret marriage

Investigators claim the prime accused in Pune realtor Ketan Agrawal's murder had secretly married her alleged lover months before the killing.

8 Jul 2026 8:34 am
Cyborg cockroaches can now search underwater during rescue missions

Researchers have developed a flexible diving suit that enables cyborg cockroaches to operate underwater, expanding their role in disaster search and rescue missions.

8 Jul 2026 8:26 am
Teen killed after football match dispute in Baruipur

A 17-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death following a dispute after a football match in West Bengal's Baruipur, with three people detained.

8 Jul 2026 8:20 am
Qatari LNG tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz as Saudi oil tanker also damaged

The Al Rekayyat was loaded with LNG and sent out distress signals seeking assistance after it was hit on its port side, one source said

8 Jul 2026 8:18 am
New fossil find sheds light on the origins of animal life on Earth

Now, researchers have uncovered an exceptionally rich fossil site in Canadas Northwest Territories that could help fill some of those gaps

8 Jul 2026 8:15 am
Gujarat HC upholds death penalty for 38 in 2008 Ahmedabad blasts case

The Gujarat High Court upheld the death sentences of 38 Indian Mujahideen operatives and life imprisonment for 11 others in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case.

8 Jul 2026 8:13 am
Ukraine targets eight Russian 'shadow fleet' fuel tankers in Sea of Azov

One of the plants is run by Kremniy EL Group, a microelectronics group in Bryansk, which makes elements for military electronic warfare.

8 Jul 2026 8:13 am
3 dead in Kerala tunnel project landslide, probe launched

Three people died, 10 were injured and five remained missing after a landslide at a tunnel construction site in Kerala's Wayanad district amid heavy rain.

8 Jul 2026 8:05 am
Lohagad Fort murder: Police probe claims Siya Goyal and lover secretly married

Police investigating the murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal suspect accused Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary may have secretly married months before the alleged crime. Investigators are verifying the claim through chat records and digital evidence while both accused remain in judicial custody

7 Jul 2026 9:55 pm
Wayanad landslide: Three dead, several missing after landslide at Kalladi tunnel

Three people were killed and seven remain missing after a landslide struck the Kalladi tunnel construction site in Kerala's Wayanad district. Nine others were injured as rescue teams, including police sniffer dogs, launched a massive search operation amid heavy rainfall in the region

7 Jul 2026 8:18 pm
Syria: Two explosions rock Damascus ahead of Macron-Syrian president meeting

Two explosions near Syria's Ministry of Tourism in Damascus injured 18 people, including four police officers, on Tuesday. The blasts occurred shortly before French President Emmanuel Macron's meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa

7 Jul 2026 8:07 pm
Pune rains: PMC issues advisory as rainfall increases water levels in dams

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued a safety advisory for residents, urging people to follow official instructions and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of intense rain

7 Jul 2026 6:28 pm
Pune Palkhi: Traffic restrictions, road closures and alternate routes announced

Pune Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi processions scheduled from July 10 to 12. Check full restrictions and diversions

7 Jul 2026 4:37 pm
Rare white albino Beaked Worm Snake spotted in Raigad after heavy rains

A rare white albino Beaked Worm Snake (Grypotyphlops acutus) was spotted in Raigad's Mangaon after heavy rains flooded its underground burrow. Wildlife experts say the non-venomous reptile's unusual white colour is caused by albinism, making the sighting a significant biodiversity record

7 Jul 2026 3:40 pm
SRPF constable found dead while on duty at Maha Lok Bhavan

An SRPF constable was found dead while on duty at Maha Lok Bhavan in Mumbai. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

7 Jul 2026 3:20 pm
Landslide at Kasara Ghat disrupts Mumbai-Nashik highway traffic

Nashik District Collector Ayush Prasad said the district is under a red alert issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) amid forecasts of very heavy rainfall. He said intense downpours are being witnessed in the Western Ghats-bordering talukas of Trimbak and Igatpuri

7 Jul 2026 3:20 pm
Macron makes historic post-Assad visit to Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus on the first official visit by a serving EU leader since Bashar al-Assad's ouster, reaffirming France's support for Syria's reconstruction and stability.

7 Jul 2026 2:24 pm
Khadakwasla Dam starts water release as heavy rainfall raises reservoir level

According to officials, the discharge of 500 cusecs of water from the new Mutha canal began at 12 pm on July 7. Authorities have urged residents to avoid entering the riverbed and remain cautious due to the possibility of rising water levels

7 Jul 2026 2:10 pm
Indonesia awards PM Modi its highest civilian honour

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto conferred the country's highest honour, the Bintang Adipurna, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Jakarta.

7 Jul 2026 1:58 pm
Pune rains: Warkaris urged to skip travel to Alandi for 'palkhi' ceremony

The decision was taken during a meeting of the trustees after reviewing the flood situation in Alandi, where the Indrayani river has crossed the danger mark following continuous rainfall across Maharashtra

7 Jul 2026 1:38 pm
Amarnath Yatra sees over 85,000 pilgrims in first four days

More than 85,000 pilgrims have undertaken the Amarnath Yatra since July 3, with over 28,000 devotees offering prayers on Monday despite intermittent rainfall.

7 Jul 2026 1:30 pm
VasaiVirar rain update: Flooded streets and societies disrupt normal life

Flooded roads have made it difficult for commuters to reach railway stations, compounding travel woes as rail services continue to be disrupted by waterlogged tracks

7 Jul 2026 12:42 pm
Ram temple trust says Champat Rai cleared of wrongdoing

A Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trustee said no wrongdoing was found against former General Secretary Champat Rai and asserted that all gold and silver donations to the temple are safe and fully accounted for

7 Jul 2026 12:15 pm
Maharashtra rains: Massive landslide hits Ratnagiri village, residents trapped

The incident took place in the Dahivali area of Khed tehsil on Monday night after continuous rainfall battered the region. Officials said a 75-year-old woman, identified as Kalpana Shelar, was safely rescued following the landslid

7 Jul 2026 11:27 am
Stranded Andhra fishermen rescued, search continues for six missing

The Andhra Pradesh government said fishermen stranded off Odisha's Paradip coast have been rescued and are returning safely, while search operations continue for six others missing off the Visakhapatnam coast.

7 Jul 2026 10:43 am
Deadly thunderstorms strike Chinas Hubei; landslide buries dozens in Gansu

The extreme weather affected several areas between 7 pm and 11 pm on Monday, bringing powerful thunderstorms and gales to Huangshi, Huanggang, Ezhou and Xianning. Officials said two townships recorded winds reaching level 13, while tornadoes were also reported in some locations

7 Jul 2026 10:25 am
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,535, over 16,700 injured

According to officials, rescue teams have saved 6,462 people so far, while 86,794 families have received assistance. An earlier official report stated that 17,345 people had been displaced due to the earthquakes

7 Jul 2026 10:16 am
Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries, Baltic Sea oil terminal in drone attack

Russia said it downed 613 Ukrainian drones overnight. It said in total, Ukraine used 625 drones to attack Russia

7 Jul 2026 9:40 am
Massive crowds gather for Khamenei's funeral in Tehran

Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as memorial ceremonies drew huge crowds across the Iranian capital.

7 Jul 2026 9:40 am
Floods and landslides disrupt life across Pune district

Heavy monsoon rain caused floods, landslides and transport disruptions across Pune district, while rescue teams recovered three bodies after a house was buried in Maval taluka.

7 Jul 2026 9:37 am
16 injured in Himachal bus accident

At least 16 people were injured after a bus carrying 30 passengers overturned on the Bilaspur-Mandi highway in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district. All suffered minor injuries.

7 Jul 2026 9:34 am
NDA flags electoral roll revision, Karnataka CM rejects charges

An NDA delegation has alleged irregularities in Karnataka's electoral roll revision and sought an inquiry, while Chief Minister DK Shivakumar dismissed the claims and backed the Election Commission's process.

7 Jul 2026 9:26 am
Rahul Gandhi alleges Centre is stifling MSMEs

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that transport ministry regulations are hurting small-scale industries and claimed the Centre's 'Make in India' and 'Vocal for Local' initiatives are only slogans.

7 Jul 2026 9:24 am
Congress launches statewide protest over alleged Ayodhya temple donation scam

The Maharashtra Congress will launch a statewide protest over alleged irregularities in donations made to the Ayodhya Ram temple, demanding action against those responsible.

7 Jul 2026 9:22 am