Leaders Organize Large Demonstration in Mumbai Opposing Election Commission Official
Political figures associated with regional parties took to the streets of Mumbai in a significant show of opposition. The demonstration focused on concerns regarding the conduct of the Chief Election…
Monsoon Rains Lift Reservoir Storage in Select Regions but National Totals Stay Below Average
Recent seasonal rainfall has increased water accumulation in reservoirs across several parts of the country. Storage volumes in western, central and eastern areas now exceed their usual benchmarks for this time of year. These gains reflect the direct effect of sustained precipitation on surface water bodies. Despite the localized improvements, the nationwide picture shows reservoir...
CJP to Support Agitation Over MPSC Exam Irregularities, Urges Resignation of Chairman and Secretary
The Chief Justice of India is set to participate in ongoing protests related to alleged irregularities in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission examinations. Organizers of the agitation have stated that they will continue pressing for the resignation of the commission’s chairman and secretary. According to a statement released by the CJP office, the movement will...
Impostor Posing as PMO Official and Armed Companion Held Before Prime Minister’s Mumbai Visit
Authorities in Mumbai detained two individuals who were attempting to gain unauthorized access to a high-security area ahead of a scheduled visit by the Prime Minister. One person claimed affiliation with the Prime Minister’s Office while the other was described as acting in the role of a personal security guard and was found carrying a...
MPSC Exam Paper Leak Prompts Protests in Pune as Opposition Leaders Support Demonstrators
Protesters gathered in Pune to voice strong concerns over the recent leak of an examination paper conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. Demonstrators called for the immediate resignation of the commission chairman and secretary. They also urged authorities to appoint new officials who possess a clean public image to oversee the body. The gathering...
FSSAI Chief Backs Maharashtra FDA Official, Stresses Food Safety Role
The head of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has expressed strong support for a senior official in Maharashtra responsible for food regulation. The statement highlights that assignments related to food safety should not be viewed as punitive measures. This position comes amid ongoing discussions about administrative postings in the sector. Food safety...
Mumbai Faces Shortage of Autos and Taxis Due to Driver Testing Challenges
Mumbai is currently experiencing a noticeable reduction in the availability of auto-rickshaws and taxis. This situation has arisen because many drivers are encountering difficulties with language-related assessments that include questions considered outside the standard preparation materials. Commuters across various parts of the city have reported longer waiting times and challenges in finding available rides during...
Amravati Hospital Fire: Parent Recalls Infants Covered in Black Ash
A fire incident at a hospital in Amravati has prompted fresh concerns from families of young patients. One parent described arriving at the scene to find infants covered in black ash following the blaze. The account highlights the distress experienced by relatives during the event. Relatives of children receiving treatment at the facility have raised...
Two killed, five injured as Ganesh idol falls during arrival ceremony in Mumbai
A serious accident took place in Mumbai when a Ganesh idol toppled during its arrival ceremony, leading to two deaths and five people hurt. Officials from the civic body confirmed that the injured individuals received immediate medical attention at local facilities. The five people affected include Vaibhav Ghenand aged 38, Pawan Chaurasiya aged 25, Lavanya...
Gujarat’s Garba and Folk Traditions Continue to Shape Its Cultural Identity
Discover Gujarat’s vibrant Garba, folk music, traditional clothing, handicrafts and cultural celebrations....
Aspirants Protest Glitches in Bombay High Court Clerk Typing Exam
Several candidates who took part in the Bombay High Court clerk recruitment typing test staged a demonstration in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Sunday, August 16, 2026. They were joined by CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipke and alleged technical failures and server problems during the online exam. Dipke claimed that many candidates were marked as failed through no...
Sukhbir Badal Vows to Uphold Punjab Peace After Attack
Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal described an attack on him by a Nihang member using a kirpan in Maharashtra’s Nanded as part of a wider plot to seize control in Punjab and disrupt state peace. Speaking to reporters after hospital discharge, Badal said the aim was to...
Sukhbir Badal Hurt in Kirpan Attack Inside Maharashtra Gurdwara
Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal suffered a minor injury to his right hand during an attack with a sharp weapon at a gurdwara in Maharashtra’s Nanded on Thursday, police reported. The incident occurred around 1:45 pm at Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat while Badal was visiting....
Maharashtra Proposes Mandatory Marathi Knowledge for Cab Drivers
The Maharashtra government has proposed changes to regulations requiring cab drivers to possess practical knowledge of the Marathi language. Non-compliance could result in suspension or revocation of driving licences, officials stated. State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Wednesday that the August 15 deadline for autorickshaw and taxi drivers to learn Marathi will not be...
Kerala High Court Quashes Compensation Award in Defamation Case Over Rajasthan Ambulance Scam
The Kerala High Court has overturned an order directing payment of five lakh rupees in compensation in a defamation lawsuit brought by Ravi Krishna, son of Congress leader and former Union Minister Vayalar Ravi, against BJP leader Kirit Somaiya. The case stems from statements made about the Rajasthan ambulance scam in 2010. A Division Bench...
Bombay High Court Faults FDA Approach in Cadila Drug Orders
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday provided relief to Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd and criticized the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration for its stop-sale directives against the company. The court stated that acting without prior inquiry follows rules of the Wild West rather than legal standards. After the court’s remarks, the Maharashtra FDA consented to withdraw...
Private Trainer Plane Veers Off Runway at Baramati Airstrip Without Casualties
A training aircraft from a private aviation academy left the runway during drills at Baramati airstrip in Maharashtra’s Pune district on Sunday afternoon, police reported. The incident took place around 12:30 p.m. with no injuries recorded. This follows a January crash at the same site involving a charter plane that killed all five aboard, including...
Earthquake of 4.3 Magnitude Strikes Nashik District in Maharashtra, Causing Minor Cracks
An earthquake measuring 4.3 struck Nashik district in Maharashtra on Saturday night, followed by aftershocks that caused cracks in some houses, officials said on Sunday. No loss of life was reported. The main quake occurred at 10 pm on Saturday, with a 3.3 magnitude tremor recorded at 5.33 am on Sunday by the National Centre...
Minor Earthquake Triggers Tremors and Cracks in Houses in Nashik, Maharashtra
A mild earthquake and subsequent tremors struck Maharashtra’s Nashik district, leading to cracks in houses in several areas, officials reported on Sunday, August 9, 2026. No loss of life occurred. The National Centre for Seismology recorded a 4.3 magnitude quake at 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, followed by a 3.3 magnitude tremor at 5:33...
Viral Video Captures Activist Confronting Police Officer at Residence
A video of a confrontation between Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and a police officer circulated widely on social media on Friday. The footage shows Dipke, who organized student protests at Jantar Mantar regarding the NEET paper leak, speaking with a police sub-inspector assigned to security at his home in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. Dipke...
Bombay High Court Bails Shiv Sena Corporator in Hospital Assault Case, Speeds Up Trial
The Bombay High Court on Friday approved bail for Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, charged with assaulting doctors at a civic hospital in Maharashtra’s Thane area. The court also ordered the trial to proceed quickly and finish within a set period. Bail was likewise approved for four other individuals in the assault incident that caused...
Bombay High Court Convicts Tarun Tejpal in 2013 Sexual Assault Case
The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court convicted Tarun Tejpal, founder of Tehelka, on Thursday in a 2013 sexual assault case. The ruling overturned a 2021 acquittal by a Goa trial court. The incident occurred in November 2013 when a Tehelka staff member alleged Tejpal assaulted her in an elevator at a Goa resort...
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A More Divided World: Can Diplomacy Still Find Common Ground?
International politics is becoming increasingly complicated as countries face geopolitical competition, economic uncertainty, security concerns and disagreements over trade and technology. Major powers are pursuing their own strategic interests while…
India’s Changing Global Role: Why Strategic Independence Matters More Than Ever
India’s growing influence in global affairs raises an important question: how should the country balance relationships with major powers while protecting its own strategic interests? India increasingly works with the…
India’s research retraction surge sparks call for reform
In the expansion of India’s scientific footprint lies an uncomfortable truth: the country now ranks third globally for life science research papers retracted from the record, according to a comprehensive…
Indian Science and Technology landscape: a leap for a better future
India produces a large quantity of scientific research, ranking 4th globally in terms of total research publications in 2020 according to Elsevier SciVal and having the 9th largest number of…
