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Dont Behave Like Delhi Police: Dipke Seeks Rude Cops Removal From Security

He accused the officer of being ude to visitors and trying to restrict and monitor people entering his residence in the Waluj MIDC area of the central Maharashtra city.

Deccan Chronicle 8 Aug 2026 4:21 pm

Dont behave like Delhi police: Abhijeet Dipke seeks removal of rude cop from security duty at his home

The CJP founder accused the officer of being rude to visitors and trying to restrict and monitor people entering his residence in the Waluj MIDC area of the central Maharashtra city

The Hindu 8 Aug 2026 3:28 pm

Indian Overseas Bank Announces Recruitment for 250 Local Bank Officer Positions

Chennai, August 8: The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has officially announced the recruitment of 250 Local Bank Officer (LBO) positions across various states. This opportunity is aimed at young job seekers in the banking sector. The recruitment will take place in Tamil Nadu (100 positions), Karnataka (50 positions), Maharashtra (50 positions), and Gujarat (50 positions). ... Read more Indian Overseas Bank Announces Recruitment for 250 Local Bank Officer Positions

Morningstar 8 Aug 2026 3:10 pm

Centre considering legislation for women farmers empowerment, says PM-EAC Chairman

S. Mahendra Dev describes the Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Act, 2026 as a landmark law that other States can draw inspiration from

The Hindu 8 Aug 2026 2:17 pm

Sangli-based daily-wage earner training students to become pole vaulters in rural Maharashtra

I was 27 when I started practising pole vault; it was too late. I saw children in my village turning to addictions easily, so I approached one student to train with me as a runner but he insisted on learning pole vault, said Anis Shikalgar

The Hindu 8 Aug 2026 1:48 pm

Siddhivinayak donation row: Fadnavis orders probe

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a comprehensive probe into alleged donation irregularities at Mumbai's famous Siddhivinayak Temple. The directive follows allegations by MNS chief Raj Thackeray of Rs 18 crore being siphoned off annually, leading to the arrest of nine employees and a demand for independent inquiries. The probe will examine the temple's records from the last five years.

Rediff 8 Aug 2026 12:36 pm

Maha FDA shuts two IIT Bombay hostel mess facilities

The Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has issued notices to two mess facilities at IIT Bombay, ordering them to cease operations due to a lack of necessary permissions and registrations. This action is part of an ongoing state-wide food safety enforcement drive, which has also led to the suspension of licenses for several other restaurants and eateries across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai due to hygiene issues and non-compliance.

Rediff 8 Aug 2026 9:53 am

Union Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate new office of NUCFDC in Mumbai

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the new office of the National Urban Co-operative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC) today in Mumbai. The Home Minister will also interact with representatives of State Urban Cooperative Bank Federations and district associations of Maharashtra. During the programme, a Memorandum of Understanding will be exchanged []

newspoint 8 Aug 2026 9:42 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

Mid Day 8 Aug 2026 9:38 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.

Mid Day 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

Mid Day 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

Mid Day 8 Aug 2026 9:00 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?

Mid Day 8 Aug 2026 8:35 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.

Mid Day 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.

Mid Day 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.

Mid Day 8 Aug 2026 8:26 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

Mid Day 8 Aug 2026 8:13 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

Mid Day 8 Aug 2026 8:06 am

Thailand school shooting leaves at least 10 dead near Bangkok

A student allegedly opened fire at a high school in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok on Friday, killing at least 10 people, including five school staff members. Authorities said the gunman later took his own life after also killing his two grandparents

Mid Day 8 Aug 2026 7:55 am

Mossad removes two officials over failed Iran regime-change strategy

Two senior Mossad officials have reportedly been removed after being linked to the development of a failed strategy aimed at bringing about regime change in Iran. The move comes as Mossad undergoes a wider organisational restructuring under Director Roman Gofman

Mid Day 8 Aug 2026 7:48 am

Brazil says US visa change for ambassador is not a revocation

Brazil's government has clarified that the recent change in the US visa status of its ambassador Maria Luiza Viotti amounts to a modification rather than a revocation, saying the move does not affect her diplomatic privileges, immunities or official duties

Mid Day 8 Aug 2026 7:37 am

Chhindwara: Three youths paraded after theft suspicion, beaten by locals

Three youths were allegedly paraded with bundles of barbed wire around their necks and beaten by locals in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district after being suspected of theft. A video of the incident shows a group, including security guards of Western Coalfields Ltd, targeting the men

Mid Day 8 Aug 2026 7:34 am

SC declines Mahua Moitra plea over August 15 police appearance

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's plea challenging a Calcutta High Court order directing her to appear before police on August 15 in connection with a hate speech case.

Mid Day 8 Aug 2026 7:31 am

Jharkhand student stir intensifies as unions plan Assembly march

The demonstrators have been demanding cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination and an independent probe into the alleged irregularities.

Mid Day 8 Aug 2026 7:30 am

Delhi HC quashes criminal cases linked to 2015 Maggi controversy

The Delhi High Court has quashed two criminal complaints linked to the 2015 Maggi Noodles controversy, setting aside the trial court's summoning orders and all subsequent proceedings against Dharmendra Hansraj Kotak and others

Mid Day 8 Aug 2026 7:27 am

Rahul Gandhi to visit Prayagraj to discuss unemployment, student issues

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is set to visit Prayagraj for the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme, where he will discuss unemployment and challenges faced by students. The visit comes after Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai confirmed that police permission for the event has been secured

Mid Day 8 Aug 2026 7:24 am

No Confirmation on Prashant Kishors Role as NCP Strategist, Says Sunil Tatkare

Mumbai, August 8: Sunil Tatkare, the Maharashtra state president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), stated on Friday that he has no information regarding the appointment of Prashant Kishor, leader of the Jan Suraj Party, as a strategist for the party. He also mentioned that Deputy Chief Minister and party national president Supriya Sule has ... Read more No Confirmation on Prashant Kishors Role as NCP Strategist, Says Sunil Tatkare

Morningstar 8 Aug 2026 4:34 am

Leaders Must Discuss Redistricting Beyond Rahul Gandhi: Bhai Jagatap

Mumbai, August 8: Senior Maharashtra Congress leader Bhai Jagatap has responded to recent statements regarding redistricting, student movements, and comments made by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat about Gen Z. He emphasized that discussions on redistricting should not be limited to Rahul Gandhi but should also involve leaders from various states across the country. While addressing ... Read more Leaders Must Discuss Redistricting Beyond Rahul Gandhi: Bhai Jagatap

Morningstar 8 Aug 2026 12:55 am

Ahead of Union cabinet reshuffle, Shinde meets PM

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 12:46 am

Powerful toy magnets rip through toddlers intestines

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 12:32 am

Punes IT hub image draws AI talent from tier-2 cities

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 12:32 am

Pune TP schemes future in the dark as state cancels plans

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 12:30 am

Wakad political worker dies in Connecting Link accident

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 12:28 am

Pavana pipeline project sparks fresh stir, march on Oct 2

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 12:27 am

Elderly man in Pune loses Rs5 lakh in piped-gas bill fraud

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 12:27 am

Case against school over security guards death

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 12:20 am

SIT to probe fake soyabean seed scam

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 12:13 am

Probe into Gosi Canal works

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 12:12 am

Shah on 1-day visit to Mumbai

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 12:12 am

Bawankule Defends Vidarbhas Saoji Cuisine, Rebukes Mundhe Over Remark

Warns officials against making sweeping statements that could hurt thousands dependent on the traditional culinary business

The Times of India 7 Aug 2026 11:46 pm

Fire-hit Mahal Garment Showroom Faces Sealing

The Times of India 7 Aug 2026 11:45 pm

NMC to deploy 1,112 ASHA workers for door-to-door dengue survey

Standing Committee to consider Rs33.36-lakh proposal for two-month mosquito larvae survey across city

The Times of India 7 Aug 2026 11:27 pm

Engineering Dreams Take Shape In Land Once Ruled By Maoists

The Times of India 7 Aug 2026 11:27 pm

At Bhamragad ZP, kids using smart vision goggles, tablets

The Times of India 7 Aug 2026 11:25 pm

MCOCA INVOKED AGAINST FRAUD GANG AFTER CP ORDER

MCOCA INVOKED AGAINST FRAUD GANG AFTER CP ORDER

The Times of India 7 Aug 2026 11:22 pm

Dawn heist: 22kg silver worth Rs 49L stolen in Akola 2

22.4 kg silver ornaments looted from Dhanraj Jewellers in Civil Lines police limits; Crime Branch and local police launch manhunt

The Times of India 7 Aug 2026 11:17 pm

MOIL CMD post not public office, HC rejects petition

Holds that a writ of quo warranto cant be invoked against the head of a govt company

The Times of India 7 Aug 2026 11:15 pm

Dont let BCI delay cost students a year: ABVP

Seek faster BCI approvals and a chance for aspirants to revise college preferences

The Times of India 7 Aug 2026 11:14 pm

BJP government cannot conduct a single exam: Harshvardhan Sapkal questions paper leak racket

Maharashtra Congress President Harshvardhan Sapkal alleged that the paper leak has ruined the hard work of lakhs of students, yet government machinery is silent

The Hindu 7 Aug 2026 10:05 pm

Maharashtra BJP Leader Held After FIR Over Alleged Casteist, Derogatory Remarks

A political controversy had erupted after audio recordings featuring Chaudhari have gone viral on social media. The clips allegedly contain remarks against Union minister of state Raksha Khadse and former Nandurbar MP Heena Gavit.

Deccan Chronicle 7 Aug 2026 9:35 pm