Earthquake Strikes Nashik with Magnitude of 4.3
Nashik, August 8: An earthquake was felt in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Saturday night. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 4.3. The earthquake occurred at 10:59 PM on August 8. Its epicenter was located at a latitude of 20.424 degrees North and a longitude of 73.682 degrees ... Read more Earthquake Strikes Nashik with Magnitude of 4.3
Maharashtra CM orders fresh investigation of Siddhivinayak Temple donation case
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis gave directions to the Home Affairs Department to investigate last five years of the temples records from 2022 to 2026
UCBs asked to join NUCFDC for tech support, RBI is proactive towards sector: Amit Shah
70% of the UCBs are from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Karnataka.
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.
Uddhav Thackeray questions PMs meeting, assurance to Shinde faction amid Supreme Court hearing Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, Uddhav Thackeray, on Saturday criticised Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his factions MPs meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Thackeray raised strong objections to PM Modis reported reassurance of, Do not fear, [] The post Uddhav Thackeray questions PMs meeting, assurance to Shinde faction amid Supreme Court hearing appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Law grad jumps to death from 13th floor in Mumbai after women threatened to frame him in police case
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
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
'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
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
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.
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
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
Gujarat studies Maharashtra model to tackle nearly 100,000 defunct trusts
Gujarat is studying Maharashtras legal and technology reforms as it prepares to amend its public trust law and improve oversight of charitable institutions.The state has around 1 lakh dormant, defunct or inactive trusts that are no longer carrying out their stated charitable activities.
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
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.
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.
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 []
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
Rude wake-up call: Shashi Tharoor on CJP protests, says Gen Z will be largest voting bloc in 2029
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.
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 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?
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
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.
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.
Loan waiver disbursed to 6.2 lakh farmer accounts in Maharashtra
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.
Palghar man gets death for rape, murder of 9-year-old girl
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
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
Two Iran women footballers granted Australian citizenship
Two members of Iran's women's football team, Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh, said on Thursday that they have been granted Australian citizenship, marking a significant development for the two players
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis Accelerates Development Plans for Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027
Mumbai, August 8: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed all government departments to expedite infrastructure projects under the 34,732 crore development plan for the upcoming Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027. He emphasized that any delays will not be tolerated. During a review meeting in Mumbai, CM Fadnavis urged officials to abandon procrastination and ensure the timely ... Read more Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis Accelerates Development Plans for Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027
Temperatures to rise as rainfall activity eases over Pune; IMD forecasts light, scattered showers
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
Ahead of Union cabinet reshuffle, Shinde meets PM
Power to be back in 2 minutes after bill payment: MSEDCL officials
On National Javelin Day, Nagpurs Manoj and Mansi win Maharashtra meet
Powerful toy magnets rip through toddlers intestines
Smart kitchen appliances lead consumer durable demand ahead of festive season
SIR poses verification challenge to past overseas residents, ex-servicemen
Pune TP schemes future in the dark as state cancels plans
Covid cases turn moderately severe, H1N1 triggers more ICU admissions amid flu vaccine complacency
After poll debut in 2024, Niwara residents face SIR mapping challenge
PMC clears encroachments, paves way for Undri road widening work
Wakad political worker dies in Connecting Link accident
Woman from Nagpur alleges Pune job firm sold her to Portugal beer shop owner
Pavana pipeline project sparks fresh stir, march on Oct 2
Muddy tap water affects NIBM Rd, Wanowrie residents
Elderly man in Pune loses Rs5 lakh in piped-gas bill fraud
Case against duo for duping jewellery store in Pune of Rs15 lakh
Man kills female friends partner, critically injures her in Hinjewadi; held
Delhi-Pune SpiceJet flight delay leaves flyers stranded for five hours
New FDA order puts Maharashtras blood banks under tight watch
Case against school over security guards death
SIT to probe fake soyabean seed scam
FIR filed after $6,000 stolen from Kolkata scientist-bizmans bag in Mumbai five-star hotel
NCP(SP) questions Maharashtra govt on different take in Owale and Chitalsar forest cases
Cops didnt file FIR: Zeeshan Siddique kin after death threat in audio clip
Bhandara tense after paedophile caught trying to abuse toddler in public toilet
Cracks emerge in 235-crore Gosikhurd Canal Project; Wadettiwar seeks probe
Plan for 500 midi-buses to improve feeder services around Metro stations along upcoming routes
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
NMC Forms Panel to Probe Garbage Collection Lapses, Submit Report in 25 Days
HC-Directed Stormwater Plan Moves Ahead, NMC Places Rs5cr DPR Proposal Before Standing Committee
Murder Accused, Out on Bail, Stoned to Death by Rivals After His Knife Chase
Fire-hit Mahal Garment Showroom Faces Sealing
BDSM torture case: Dighori house owner set to be named in FIR for failing to verify tenant
Accused Posed As NEET Aspirant To Rent Room For Rs 3,000
Clear muck from homes before offering compensation, say flood-hit
