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Clashes erupt at Pune college before Rahul Gandhi's visit; over 50 Youth Congress workers booked

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to attend a 'Chhatron Ki Gunj' programme in Maharashtra's Pune on Saturday, but even before he arrived in the city, his visit led to a clash between members of National Students' Union of India (NSUI) and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), forcing the police to register a case.

India TV 22 Aug 2026 10:52 am

Maha sarpanch discusses bribe 'rate card', video goes viral

A video from Maharashtra's Latur district has gone viral, showing a sarpanch discussing a ate card for bribes allegedly demanded by officials to approve government aid for villagers. The sarpanch claimed that Panchayat Samiti members and officials were demanding money for schemes like wells, cattle sheds, and housing. Authorities have sought an explanation from the sarpanch and are investigating the allegations.

Rediff 22 Aug 2026 10:35 am

Canada: Two men stabbed inside Alberta gurdwara during prayer disruption

Two men were stabbed inside the Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple in Edmonton, Alberta, after a man allegedly disrupted morning prayers ahead of a wedding ceremony

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 9:54 am

Maharashtra hill deaths: How a teen's stubborn demand for an iPhone ended up wiping his family

What began as a family argument over a teenager's wishfor a new iPhone ended in an unimaginable tragedy in Maharashtras Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar , leaving three members of the same family dead. A father who rushed to save his son fell to his death alongside him, while the mother, unable to bear the sight of her husband and son dying, also plunged from the hilltop moments later.

India TV 22 Aug 2026 9:50 am

iPhone dispute ends in tragedy as Maharashtra boy jumps from cliff, parents die trying to save him

According to District Collector Vinay Gowda, the incident happened over a dispute regarding purchasing a new iPhone

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 9:23 am

Politicians in race to woo Gen Z

The recent NEET paper leak protests have put youngsters in a spotlight that is impossible for politicians to ignore; they realise that it is action more than sentiment that will get Gen Zs vote

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 9:10 am

Hyderabad accident: MPs son booked after Aston Martin hits woman

Madhapur police have booked 21-year-old Lingameneni Sanjush, son of businessman and Janasena Party Rajya Sabha MP Lingameneni Ramesh, after an Aston Martin allegedly driven at high speed hit a 26-year-old woman while she was crossing the road

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 9:05 am

Delhi records nearly 1,800 swine flu cases this year

Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh and health officials are scheduled to meet Union Health Minister JP Nadda and senior officials to review the swine flu situation in the capital.

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 9:01 am

Gujarat: Lion found dead after falling in a well in Gir Somnath village

A lion was found dead inside a 30-foot-deep water-filled well in Dhokadva village of Gujarats Gir Somnath district on Friday

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 8:59 am

Revanth Reddys US visit cancelled after Centre denies clearance

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddys planned visit to the United States has been cancelled after the Centre denied permission for the trip, according to the Telangana Chief Ministers Office. Reddy, who is currently in London

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 8:56 am

Gujarat: 8 dead, 61 affected in Bhavnagar liquor tragedy

At least 61 people have been affected after allegedly consuming spurious liquor containing methanol in Gujarats Bhavnagar district, officials said on Friday

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 8:54 am

California Assembly recognises November 8 as Diwali Day

The California State Assembly has adopted a resolution recognising November 8, 2026, as Diwali Day and encouraging residents across the state to join the celebrations

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 8:50 am

US plans $850 million payment to UN amid dues backlog

The United States has notified Congress of plans to pay USD 850 million towards its outstanding obligations to the United Nations, marking the Trump administrations largest payment to the world body so far

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 8:48 am

Sweden: One killed, two injured in school sword attack

An 18-year-old armed with a sword attacked a school in the central Swedish town of Fagersta on Friday, killing one person and seriously injuring two others, police said

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 8:39 am

Ukraine: 14 killed in Russian drone strike on Kryvyi Rih mall

A Russian drone strike on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, central Ukraine, killed 14 people and injured 121 others, including 22 children, authorities said

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 8:35 am

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery over 1,600 km from border

Ukraines military struck a Russian oil refinery in Perm overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday. The facility is located more than 1,600 km from the Ukrainian border

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 8:32 am

DRC Ebola outbreak: Death toll crosses 2,500 as cases spreed

More than 2,500 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo as an escalating Ebola outbreak spreads across a vast area

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 8:30 am

Iran warns US of devastating response to new threats

Iran has warned that any fresh US threats would trigger a decisive response across multiple domains, including land, sea, air, air defence and cyberspace

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 8:27 am

NASA moves ahead with plans for Moon base at South Pole

NASA is progressing with plans to establish a durable Moon base at the lunar South Pole to support long-term human activity and scientific research

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 8:25 am

Mumbai FDA suspends seven food establishments over safety lapses

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has stepped up action against food businesses in Mumbai, suspending the licences or registrations of seven establishments over serious safety violations

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 8:22 am

Maharashtra SIR data: Bhiwandi East, Colaba, Khadakwasala top uncollectible list

In contrast, several rural and tribal constituencies recorded significantly lower rates, with more than 90 per cent of enumeration forms collected or digitised in some seats

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 8:22 am

Strait of Hormuz is 'American territory', says Trump amid tensions with Iran

Donald Trump also claimed that Iran was seeking an agreement with Washington, but questioned whether the US would accept a deal while asserting that the strategic waterway was under American control

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 8:02 am

Lek Ladki Yojana: Girls Can Get 1.01 Lakh; Online Application Process Made Easier

Maharashtra Lek Ladki Yojana: The Maharashtra government has simplified the application process for its Lek Ladki Yojana, a financial assistance scheme aimed at supporting the education and empowerment of girls from economically weaker families. Eligible parents can now submit applications online th...

Kalam Times 22 Aug 2026 7:58 am

Two Italian chefs bring authentic regional flavours to Fieno in Colaba

After Ellipsis and Nara Thai, Colabas Amarchand Mansion now has a slow-life campagna

Mid Day 22 Aug 2026 7:20 am

Maharashtra Launches AI and Digital Twin Learning Project to Boost Agriculture Productivity

Mumbai, August 22: In a significant move towards integrating modern technology in agriculture, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the agriculture department to implement a pilot project based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Twin Learning across the state. The initiative aims to enhance crop yields by utilizing advanced tools such as satellite technology, ... Read more Maharashtra Launches AI and Digital Twin Learning Project to Boost Agriculture Productivity

Morningstar 22 Aug 2026 3:04 am

Flies, cockroaches, stale food: FDA suspends licences of several Maharashtra outlets

Flies cockroaches stale food FDA suspends licences of several Maharashtra outlets

India Today 22 Aug 2026 2:45 am

Shocking Knife Attack on Woman in Daund, Husband and Friend Charged

Daund, August 22: A shocking incident has emerged from the Defense Colony area of Daund, Maharashtra, where a 25-year-old woman was brutally attacked with a knife. Following her complaint, police have registered a case against her husband and one of his friends. According to police reports, the victim, Priyanka Umesh Gaikwad, a resident of Gajanan ... Read more Shocking Knife Attack on Woman in Daund, Husband and Friend Charged

Morningstar 22 Aug 2026 2:00 am

Sanjay Raut Accuses Centre of Injustice Against Maharashtras Cooperative Sector

Mumbai, August 22: Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has written to Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, expressing concerns over the passage of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the inauguration of the National Urban Cooperative Finance Development Corporation (NUCFDC) office in Mumbai. A copy of the letter, ... Read more Sanjay Raut Accuses Centre of Injustice Against Maharashtras Cooperative Sector

Morningstar 22 Aug 2026 1:10 am

Aapli Bus crushes 28-yr-old on under-construction road

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 1:02 am

Justice Shukre To Take Charge As Maharashtras New Lokayukta

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 1:02 am

15-yr-old buys knife online, stabs 16-year-old to death

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 1:01 am

Security guard, youth stabbed in separate incidents

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 12:57 am

Airport Land Monetisation Plan Gains Pace

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 12:56 am

Maha walkathon for water sweeps Vidarbha streets

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 12:56 am

Helipad to come up on Mayo Hospital roof

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 12:54 am

Include Married Daughters In Compassionate Jobs

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 12:54 am

Dist officials get ready for hearings from Aug 31 to Sept 30

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 12:36 am

Ex-CFO held for Rs 1.19 cr embezzlement

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 12:31 am

Software engineer loses Rs30.26 lakh in part-time job scam

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 12:13 am

'Bilkul Nahi Chalega, This Is Maharashtra': Pratap Sarnaik On Mandatory Marathi Rule

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has rejected the argument that Mumbai's cosmopolitan character should allow people to communicate in whichever language they choose without knowing Marathi, as the state pushes for auto and taxi drivers to learn the state's language. Asked whether people in Mumbai, where multiple languages are spoken, should be free to communicate without the compulsion to learn Marathi, Sarnaik was unequivocal: Bilkul nahi chalega. This is Maharashtra. Mumbai is not outside Maharashtra, Sarnaik said, arguing that the state's linguistic identity cannot be separated from the city.

NDTV 22 Aug 2026 12:08 am

Mumbai News | Roach, Flies, Fakes: Action Against Mumbai McDonald's Outlet, Elite Clubs

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the food licences of prominent South Mumbai establishments, including The Bombay Presidency Radio Club, the Colaba outlet of McDonald's and the Status Restaurant in Nariman Point, following surprise inspections in August. The FDA has suspended the food licence of The Bombay Presidency Radio Club due to severe violations of safety and hygiene regulations. During the inspection of the club's kitchen on Wednesday, officials found a massive breach of food safety and sanitation standards.

NDTV 22 Aug 2026 12:04 am

Maharashtra: Finance portfolio snub, internal rift test NCPs unity

The party has been demanding the return of the finance ministry in Maharashtra, but it has not yet received a favourable response from the BJP that has controlled it since the death of NCP leader Ajit Pawar in January. These developments show how, in spite of being in power, the NCP is facing the heat from its two allies and the party leadership is unable to do anything about it as it grapples with an internal rebellion.

The Economic Times 22 Aug 2026 12:03 am

Shelar hits out at UBT over Bandra football ground row

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 11:58 pm

Supriya Sule Questions Government on Pellet Gun Orders and Other Issues

Mumbai, August 21: NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule raised several concerns on Friday, questioning both the central and Maharashtra BJP governments. She reiterated her demand for the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the recent baton charge incident in Delhi. Sule also addressed issues regarding the transparency of the PM CARES Fund, ... Read more Supriya Sule Questions Government on Pellet Gun Orders and Other Issues

Morningstar 21 Aug 2026 11:55 pm

Shelar hits out at UBT over Bandra footbal ground row

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 11:55 pm

FIR against Mumbai diamond merchant for Rs 98 lakh fraud

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 11:10 pm

Cricket fears losing ground to padel at Khar Gymkhana

Long-Time Cricket Members Oppose Plan To Construct Two To Four Courts For Racquet Sport On Already Small Ground

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 11:02 pm

Watch: iPhone EMI Dispute Turns Tragic As Teen Jumps From Hill, Parents Die Trying To Save Him

A dispute over money for an iPhone instalment ended in tragedy in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where a 19-year-old boy and his parents died after a desperate rescue attempt at a hill. The incident took place at Khavda Hill in the

Oneindia 21 Aug 2026 10:55 pm