Latest News LIVE Updates: Govt will provide financial assistance to make women independent, self-reliant, says Maharashtra CM Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said that along with `Ladki Behen Yojana`, the state government will provide more financial assistance to the women under various schemes to make them more independent and self-reliant. Addressing media persons, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said, "Money is being deposited in the accounts of the women (under the CM Ladki Bahin Yojana) and therefore they tied Rakhi to me today. I thank them. Today they have arrived in large numbers here, I only want to say that we will not only give them Rs 1500, we will make them independent, we will make them self-reliant. Under the vision of PM Modi to make women more self-reliant, self-independent and self-respected, we will provide them more financial assistance through various schemes of the government."

Latest News LIVE Updates: Govt will provide financial assistance to make women independent, self-reliant, says Maharashtra CM Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said that along with `Ladki Behen Yojana`, the state government will provide more financial assistance to the women under various schemes to make them more independent and self-reliant. Addressing media persons, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said, "Money is being deposited in the accounts of the women (under the CM Ladki Bahin Yojana) and therefore they tied Rakhi to me today. I thank them. Today they have arrived in large numbers here, I only want to say that we will not only give them Rs 1500, we will make them independent, we will make them self-reliant. Under the vision of PM Modi to make women more self-reliant, self-independent and self-respected, we will provide them more financial assistance through various schemes of the government."

Latest News LIVE Updates: Our constant endeavour to ensure modern infrastructure in Maharashtra, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that it is his government`s constant endeavour to ensure modern infrastructure in Maharashtra as the Union Cabinet cleared the Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project. He said on X, "This is a landmark infrastructure project which will link key areas in and around Thane, as well as enhance comfort and convenience." With the Cabinet also approving the Pune Metro Phase-1 project extension, he said this is a great news for the city`s further development. He said, "Pune is an important economic centre of our nation and we are committed to boosting the city`s infrastructure."

Latest News LIVE Updates: Our constant endeavour to ensure modern infrastructure in Maharashtra, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that it is his government`s constant endeavour to ensure modern infrastructure in Maharashtra as the Union Cabinet cleared the Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project. He said on X, "This is a landmark infrastructure project which will link key areas in and around Thane, as well as enhance comfort and convenience." With the Cabinet also approving the Pune Metro Phase-1 project extension, he said this is a great news for the city`s further development. He said, "Pune is an important economic centre of our nation and we are committed to boosting the city`s infrastructure."

Latest News LIVE Updates: Army issues Rs 6,500 crore tender for buying 400 howitzers under Make-in-India
To promote the indigenously designed and developed weapons, the Indian Army issued a tender for buying 400 howitzers from Indian firms on Friday. Indian Army`s Regiment of Artillery is looking to use the expertise of Indian Industry to produce a 155 mm/52 calibre Towed Gun System, which will be lighter, versatile and cater for future technological advancements. "A tender for buying 400, 155-mm 52-calibre towed artillery gun systems (TAGS) along with towing vehicles from Indian firms under the Buy Indian-IDDM category has been issued," senior military officials told ANI.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Army issues Rs 6,500 crore tender for buying 400 howitzers under Make-in-India
To promote the indigenously designed and developed weapons, the Indian Army issued a tender for buying 400 howitzers from Indian firms on Friday. Indian Army`s Regiment of Artillery is looking to use the expertise of Indian Industry to produce a 155 mm/52 calibre Towed Gun System, which will be lighter, versatile and cater for future technological advancements. "A tender for buying 400, 155-mm 52-calibre towed artillery gun systems (TAGS) along with towing vehicles from Indian firms under the Buy Indian-IDDM category has been issued," senior military officials told ANI.

Latest News LIVE Updates: 29 stations to be beautified in 60 days through a public art initiative
In one of India`s largest citizen-led public art initiatives,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-central-railway-carries-out-upgrade-work-ahead-of-time-23352424" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">twenty-nine of Mumbai`s railway stations</a> will be beautified by citizen participation in 60 days. Project Mumbai which is organising this event has invited volunteers for the project. The city`s railway network is considered the lifeline of this bustling megapolis with lakhs commuting by local trains every day....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-29-stations-to-be-beautified-in-60-days-through-public-art-initiative-23376280" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read More</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: 29 stations to be beautified in 60 days through a public art initiative
In one of India`s largest citizen-led public art initiatives,&nbsp;twenty-nine of Mumbai`s railway stations will be beautified by citizen participation in 60 days. Project Mumbai which is organising this event has invited volunteers for the project. The city`s railway network is considered the lifeline of this bustling megapolis with lakhs commuting by local trains every day....Read More

Latest News LIVE Updates: Pune police trace missing 10-year-old girl with special needs within 24 hours
Within 24 hours after a 10-year-old girl with special needs went missing from Pune`s Bibwewadi area, the police successfully located and reunited her with her family, officials reported on Friday. According to police, the girl, who went missing from her residence in Pokale Vasti on Wednesday, was found safe in the Kondhwa area on Thursday night. The search operation was launched immediately after the girl`s family approached the Bibwewadi police and lodged a missing person`s complaint on Wednesday, officials said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Pune police trace missing 10-year-old girl with special needs within 24 hours
Within 24 hours after a 10-year-old girl with special needs went missing from Pune`s Bibwewadi area, the police successfully located and reunited her with her family, officials reported on Friday. According to police, the girl, who went missing from her residence in Pokale Vasti on Wednesday, was found safe in the Kondhwa area on Thursday night. The search operation was launched immediately after the girl`s family approached the Bibwewadi police and lodged a missing person`s complaint on Wednesday, officials said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Bansuri Swaraj, JNU VC attend protest march in Delhi over violence against minorities in Bangladesh
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj and JNU VC Santishree D Pandit were part of a march held here on Friday to protest against alleged atrocities committed against minorities in Bangladesh. Hundreds of women took part in the march organised by the RSS-linked Nari Shakti Forum. The march began from Mandi House and ended at Jantar Mantar. Suspended Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nupur Sharma was also part of the march. Carrying religious flags and placards, the protesters demanded that violence against minorities in Bangladesh be stopped. Most of the protesters tied black bands on their arms while some covered their mouths with such bands.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Bansuri Swaraj, JNU VC attend protest march in Delhi over violence against minorities in Bangladesh
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj and JNU VC Santishree D Pandit were part of a march held here on Friday to protest against alleged atrocities committed against minorities in Bangladesh. Hundreds of women took part in the march organised by the RSS-linked Nari Shakti Forum. The march began from Mandi House and ended at Jantar Mantar. Suspended Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nupur Sharma was also part of the march. Carrying religious flags and placards, the protesters demanded that violence against minorities in Bangladesh be stopped. Most of the protesters tied black bands on their arms while some covered their mouths with such bands.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mega solar power project will ensure farmers get daytime electricity, says Fadnavis
Farmers will get free electricity during daytime after the Maharashtra government completes a 1200 megawatt solar power project, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said in Chandrapur on Friday. The project will be completed in 18 months and it will also save the state government Rs 1000 crore, Fadnavis said while addressing farmers in Chimur tehsil, some 99 kilometres from the district headquarters. "After this, farmers will get free electricity for 12 hours for 365 days. The Union and state governments have also provided sizable funds for Gosikhurd and other projects to provide irrigation facilities," he said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mega solar power project will ensure farmers get daytime electricity, says Fadnavis
Farmers will get free electricity during daytime after the Maharashtra government completes a 1200 megawatt solar power project, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said in Chandrapur on Friday. The project will be completed in 18 months and it will also save the state government Rs 1000 crore, Fadnavis said while addressing farmers in Chimur tehsil, some 99 kilometres from the district headquarters. "After this, farmers will get free electricity for 12 hours for 365 days. The Union and state governments have also provided sizable funds for Gosikhurd and other projects to provide irrigation facilities," he said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Sisodia takes out march in GK constituency, launches AAP`s `padyatra` ahead of polls
Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia on Friday took to streets of Greater Kailash constituency launching his "padyatra", and meeting a greeting people ahead of Assembly polls in Delhi early next year. The former deputy chief minister, who recently walked out of Tihar jail where he had been lodged for 17 months in connection with an excise policy case, said "he felt very happy to be among the people again." "They prayed for me and now welcoming me back. Now, they are praying for Arvind Kejriwal and he will also be out soon," Sisodia told reporters during the nearly two-hour-long march that started from DDA Flats, Kalkaji.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Sisodia takes out march in GK constituency, launches AAP`s `padyatra` ahead of polls
Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia on Friday took to streets of Greater Kailash constituency launching his "padyatra", and meeting a greeting people ahead of Assembly polls in Delhi early next year. The former deputy chief minister, who recently walked out of Tihar jail where he had been lodged for 17 months in connection with an excise policy case, said "he felt very happy to be among the people again." "They prayed for me and now welcoming me back. Now, they are praying for Arvind Kejriwal and he will also be out soon," Sisodia told reporters during the nearly two-hour-long march that started from DDA Flats, Kalkaji.

Latest News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Union govt gives nod to Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project corridor
Greenlighting the 29-km Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project corridor, the Central government on&nbsp;Friday announced that line with 22 Stations will be completed by 2029. The network is encompassed by Ulhas River on one side and Sanjay Gandhi National Park [SGNP] on the other. "The estimated cost of the project is Rs.12,200.10 crore, with equal equity from Government of India and Government of Maharashtra as well as part-funding from bilateral agencies. Funds would also be raised through innovative financing methods such as by selling station naming and access rights for corporate, monetization of assets, value capture financing route," an official said....<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/union-govt-gives-nod-to-thane-integral-ring-metro-rail-project-corridor-23376291" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read More</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Union govt gives nod to Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project corridor
Greenlighting the 29-km Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project corridor, the Central government on&nbsp;Friday announced that line with 22 Stations will be completed by 2029. The network is encompassed by Ulhas River on one side and Sanjay Gandhi National Park [SGNP] on the other. "The estimated cost of the project is Rs.12,200.10 crore, with equal equity from Government of India and Government of Maharashtra as well as part-funding from bilateral agencies. Funds would also be raised through innovative financing methods such as by selling station naming and access rights for corporate, monetization of assets, value capture financing route," an official said....Read More

Latest News LIVE Updates: In phone talks with PM Modi, Bangladesh`s Yunus assures safety of Hindus, other minorities
In his first direct contact with New Delhi over a week after becoming the head of Bangladesh`s interim government, Mohammad Yunus on Friday conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a phone conversation that Dhaka would prioritise protection and safety of Hindus and all other minority groups. In the talks initiated by Yunus, Modi reaffirmed India`s support for a democratic, stable, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh and underlined the importance of ensuring the safety of Hindus and other minority communities in the violence-hit country.

Latest News LIVE Updates: In phone talks with PM Modi, Bangladesh`s Yunus assures safety of Hindus, other minorities
In his first direct contact with New Delhi over a week after becoming the head of Bangladesh`s interim government, Mohammad Yunus on Friday conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a phone conversation that Dhaka would prioritise protection and safety of Hindus and all other minority groups. In the talks initiated by Yunus, Modi reaffirmed India`s support for a democratic, stable, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh and underlined the importance of ensuring the safety of Hindus and other minority communities in the violence-hit country.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Civil rights group urges CJI to take judicial note of poor condition of Madhya Pradesh schools
A civil rights group, Social Jurist, on Friday wrote a letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud urging him to take "judicial note" of the condition of state-run schools in Madhya Pradesh. The NGO, in its letter petition, attached several pictures to highlight the "poor conditions", including dilapidated the buildings, of as many as five schools in Khajuraho district of the state.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Civil rights group urges CJI to take judicial note of poor condition of Madhya Pradesh schools
A civil rights group, Social Jurist, on Friday wrote a letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud urging him to take "judicial note" of the condition of state-run schools in Madhya Pradesh. The NGO, in its letter petition, attached several pictures to highlight the "poor conditions", including dilapidated the buildings, of as many as five schools in Khajuraho district of the state.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus agrees to PM Modi`s invitation to join the virtual 3rd Voice of Global South Summit on Saturday

Latest News LIVE Updates: Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus agrees to PM Modi`s invitation to join the virtual 3rd Voice of Global South Summit on Saturday

Latest News LIVE Updates: Philippines says China was `dramatically` alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north
China expressed its "very dramatic" alarm over a mid-range missile system that the US military recently deployed to the Philippines, and warned it could destabilise the region. But Manila`s top diplomat said Friday he reassured his Chinese counterpart that the weaponry was only in the country temporarily. Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, expressed China`s concern over the US mid-range missile deployment to the Philippines during their talks last month in Laos on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations meetings with Asian and Western countries.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Philippines says China was `dramatically` alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north
China expressed its "very dramatic" alarm over a mid-range missile system that the US military recently deployed to the Philippines, and warned it could destabilise the region. But Manila`s top diplomat said Friday he reassured his Chinese counterpart that the weaponry was only in the country temporarily. Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, expressed China`s concern over the US mid-range missile deployment to the Philippines during their talks last month in Laos on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations meetings with Asian and Western countries.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Political parties welcome EC`s assembly poll schedule in J-K
Political parties cutting across party lines on Friday welcomed the Election Commission`s announcement of three-phased assembly elections beginning September 18 in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the people were eagerly waiting for the restoration of democracy in the Union Territory after six years of central rule. Almost all the parties, including National Conference, Congress, BJP, CPI(M) and DPAP, thanked the Election Commission and said the poll announcement maintained the supremacy of the Supreme Court which had set the September 30 deadline for the holding of the much-awaited assembly elections in J-K.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Political parties welcome EC`s assembly poll schedule in J-K
Political parties cutting across party lines on Friday welcomed the Election Commission`s announcement of three-phased assembly elections beginning September 18 in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the people were eagerly waiting for the restoration of democracy in the Union Territory after six years of central rule. Almost all the parties, including National Conference, Congress, BJP, CPI(M) and DPAP, thanked the Election Commission and said the poll announcement maintained the supremacy of the Supreme Court which had set the September 30 deadline for the holding of the much-awaited assembly elections in J-K.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Tension in Maharashtra cities during protest over anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh
Tension erupted in Jalgaon and Nashik cities in north Maharashtra on Friday during a bandh called by a Hindu organisation to condemn the atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh, officials said. In Jalgaon, stones were hurled at a vehicle showroom when Sakal Hindu Samaj, an umbrella body of several outfits, took out a protest march. "The incident occurred in Jalgaon city this morning during a protest march by the Sakal Hindu Samaj against the anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh. Some unidentified persons hurled a few stones at a two-wheeler showroom," an official said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Tension in Maharashtra cities during protest over anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh
Tension erupted in Jalgaon and Nashik cities in north Maharashtra on Friday during a bandh called by a Hindu organisation to condemn the atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh, officials said. In Jalgaon, stones were hurled at a vehicle showroom when Sakal Hindu Samaj, an umbrella body of several outfits, took out a protest march. "The incident occurred in Jalgaon city this morning during a protest march by the Sakal Hindu Samaj against the anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh. Some unidentified persons hurled a few stones at a two-wheeler showroom," an official said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: CPI(M), BJP vandalised RG Kar hospital, attempts on to hide truth behind medic`s murder, says Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday accused the opposition CPI(M) and the BJP of orchestrating vandalism at RG Kar hospital and attempting to obscure the truth behind the rape and murder of a woman doctor by spreading fake news on social media. Reiterating her demand for capital punishment for the culprits involved in the crime, Banerjee commended the Kolkata Police for their investigation, which was later transferred to the CBI by the Calcutta High Court. She also urged the Central Bureau of Investigation to resolve the case by Sunday and demanded that the culprits be hanged. PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: CPI(M), BJP vandalised RG Kar hospital, attempts on to hide truth behind medic`s murder, says Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday accused the opposition CPI(M) and the BJP of orchestrating vandalism at RG Kar hospital and attempting to obscure the truth behind the rape and murder of a woman doctor by spreading fake news on social media. Reiterating her demand for capital punishment for the culprits involved in the crime, Banerjee commended the Kolkata Police for their investigation, which was later transferred to the CBI by the Calcutta High Court. She also urged the Central Bureau of Investigation to resolve the case by Sunday and demanded that the culprits be hanged. PTI

Latest News LIVE Updates: `Faith that SC will deliver justice soon,` Sunita Kejriwal thanks well-wishers on Arvind Kejriwal`s birthday
Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, thanked people for sending birthday wishes to the jailed AAP national convenor on Friday and asserted that she has full faith that the Constitution of the country will remain intact, adding that the Supreme Court will protect democracy and deliver justice in the ongoing case soon. Taking to her social media handle on X, Sunita Kejriwal posted, "People of Delhi are sending greetings on the birthday of their CM, Arvind Kejriwal. Thank you very much to everyone. In this political conspiracy, I have full faith that the Constitution of the country is still intact and SC will protect democracy and deliver justice soon."

Latest News LIVE Updates: `Faith that SC will deliver justice soon,` Sunita Kejriwal thanks well-wishers on Arvind Kejriwal`s birthday
Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, thanked people for sending birthday wishes to the jailed AAP national convenor on Friday and asserted that she has full faith that the Constitution of the country will remain intact, adding that the Supreme Court will protect democracy and deliver justice in the ongoing case soon. Taking to her social media handle on X, Sunita Kejriwal posted, "People of Delhi are sending greetings on the birthday of their CM, Arvind Kejriwal. Thank you very much to everyone. In this political conspiracy, I have full faith that the Constitution of the country is still intact and SC will protect democracy and deliver justice soon."

Latest News LIVE Updates: Man bites off part of father`s thumb during altercation over property
A man allegedly bit off a part of his father`s thumb during a property dispute in Wagle Estate in Thane, a police official said on Friday. The incident took place in Ramnagar on August 14 and the accused has been identified as Ranjit Saroj, the Sri Nagar police station official said. "During a fight with his father Vijayprakash, accused Ranjit, who was drunk at the time, bit off a portion of the former`s thumb.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Man bites off part of father`s thumb during altercation over property
A man allegedly bit off a part of his father`s thumb during a property dispute in Wagle Estate in Thane, a police official said on Friday. The incident took place in Ramnagar on August 14 and the accused has been identified as Ranjit Saroj, the Sri Nagar police station official said. "During a fight with his father Vijayprakash, accused Ranjit, who was drunk at the time, bit off a portion of the former`s thumb.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Ukrainian authorities urge civilians to evacuate Pokrovsk as Russian troops approach
Military authorities in the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk on Friday urged civilians to speed up their evacuation because the Russian army is quickly closing in on what has for months been one of Moscow`s key targets. Authorities said in a Telegram post that Russian troops are &iquest;advancing at a fast pace. With every passing day, there is less and less time to collect personal belongings and leave for safer regions".

Latest News LIVE Updates: Ukrainian authorities urge civilians to evacuate Pokrovsk as Russian troops approach
Military authorities in the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk on Friday urged civilians to speed up their evacuation because the Russian army is quickly closing in on what has for months been one of Moscow`s key targets. Authorities said in a Telegram post that Russian troops are &iquest;advancing at a fast pace. With every passing day, there is less and less time to collect personal belongings and leave for safer regions".

Latest News LIVE Updates: Colleagues involved in doctor`s rape-murder, parents tell CBI 
The parents of the woman doctor, who was allegedly raped and murdered inside the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last week, have told the CBI that a few interns and physicians of the same medical establishment were involved in the crime, an officer said on Friday. The parents also provided the central agency, which is conducting the probe into the case on an order of the Calcutta High Court, with names of those who they suspect to be associated with their daughter`s killing in the state-run hospital.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Colleagues involved in doctor`s rape-murder, parents tell CBI 
The parents of the woman doctor, who was allegedly raped and murdered inside the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last week, have told the CBI that a few interns and physicians of the same medical establishment were involved in the crime, an officer said on Friday. The parents also provided the central agency, which is conducting the probe into the case on an order of the Calcutta High Court, with names of those who they suspect to be associated with their daughter`s killing in the state-run hospital.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi court likely to pass order on framing charges against Tytler on Aug 30 in Anti-Sikh riots case
A Delhi court is likely to pass on August 30 an order on whether to frame the charges against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a case related to the killing of three people at Pul Bangash during the 1984-anti Sikh riots. Special CBI judge Rakesh Siyal on Friday reserved the order after getting some clarifications from the parties. "There are no further clarifications required. I am reserving the order for August 30," the judge said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi court likely to pass order on framing charges against Tytler on Aug 30 in Anti-Sikh riots case
A Delhi court is likely to pass on August 30 an order on whether to frame the charges against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a case related to the killing of three people at Pul Bangash during the 1984-anti Sikh riots. Special CBI judge Rakesh Siyal on Friday reserved the order after getting some clarifications from the parties. "There are no further clarifications required. I am reserving the order for August 30," the judge said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Three more bodies linked to landslide on Kedarnath route recovered from Lincholi
Three more bodies have been recovered from the debris of the landslide caused by heavy rains and cloudburst on the Kedarnath trek route last month. According to the Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Centre, the bodies were recovered from Lincholi during a search operation on Thursday afternoon.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Three more bodies linked to landslide on Kedarnath route recovered from Lincholi
Three more bodies have been recovered from the debris of the landslide caused by heavy rains and cloudburst on the Kedarnath trek route last month. According to the Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Centre, the bodies were recovered from Lincholi during a search operation on Thursday afternoon.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Three boys detained for morphing, circulating obscene photos of girls in Pune
The Pune police have detained three Class 10 students of a private school who allegedly morphed and circulated obscene photographs of their classmates on social media, an official said on Friday. A case was registered under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) and Information Technology Act with Hadapsar police station, and the boys, all aged 16, were detained on Thursday, the official said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Three boys detained for morphing, circulating obscene photos of girls in Pune
The Pune police have detained three Class 10 students of a private school who allegedly morphed and circulated obscene photographs of their classmates on social media, an official said on Friday. A case was registered under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) and Information Technology Act with Hadapsar police station, and the boys, all aged 16, were detained on Thursday, the official said.

Junior doctors, medical students at AIIMS Mangalagiri in Andhra stage protest over Kolkata doctor rape-murder
Junior doctors and medical students at AIIMS Mangalagiri in Andhra Pradesh`s Guntur district staged a protest on Friday amid the nationwide uproar over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The medical students also performed a street play as a mark of protest. Senior Resident Doctor at AIIMS Mangalagiri, Dr Sreeja requested the CBI to conduct a transparent investigation.

Junior doctors, medical students at AIIMS Mangalagiri in Andhra stage protest over Kolkata doctor rape-murder
Junior doctors and medical students at AIIMS Mangalagiri in Andhra Pradesh`s Guntur district staged a protest on Friday amid the nationwide uproar over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The medical students also performed a street play as a mark of protest. Senior Resident Doctor at AIIMS Mangalagiri, Dr Sreeja requested the CBI to conduct a transparent investigation.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Four held by ED under money laundering act in connection with app-based betting fraud
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested four people under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with an app-based online betting/gaming fraud. According to the ED, the accused have been identified as Arun Sahu, Alok Sahu, Chetan Prakash and Joseph Stalin. The ED initiated an investigation on the basis of an FIR registered by Cossipore Police Station, Kolkata, under various sections of IPC, 1860, against unknown responsible persons for cheating and conspiracy through the online gaming app "Fiewin".

Latest News LIVE Updates: Four held by ED under money laundering act in connection with app-based betting fraud
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested four people under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with an app-based online betting/gaming fraud. According to the ED, the accused have been identified as Arun Sahu, Alok Sahu, Chetan Prakash and Joseph Stalin. The ED initiated an investigation on the basis of an FIR registered by Cossipore Police Station, Kolkata, under various sections of IPC, 1860, against unknown responsible persons for cheating and conspiracy through the online gaming app "Fiewin".

Latest News LIVE Updates: If neither black money nor counterfeiting were curbed, what did demonetisation achieve, asks Cong
The Congress on Friday claimed the counterfeit notes have become rife once again and termed as an "eyewash" the government`s assertion that the overall number of counterfeit notes detected has fallen. The opposition party also claimed that counterfeiting has just moved rapidly to higher-value notes. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh asked what has the 2016 demonetisation achieved if neither black money nor counterfeiting has been curbed.

Latest News LIVE Updates: If neither black money nor counterfeiting were curbed, what did demonetisation achieve, asks Cong
The Congress on Friday claimed the counterfeit notes have become rife once again and termed as an "eyewash" the government`s assertion that the overall number of counterfeit notes detected has fallen. The opposition party also claimed that counterfeiting has just moved rapidly to higher-value notes. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh asked what has the 2016 demonetisation achieved if neither black money nor counterfeiting has been curbed.

Latest News LIVE Updates: DMK thanks Centre for issuance of Karunanidhi centenary coin, criticises budget neglect
A meeting of the district secretaries of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) was held at the party headquarters in Tamil Nadu`s Chennai on Friday. According to party sources, party leaders addressed key issues and set the agenda for the local body as well as the state assembly elections slated to be held in 2026. The meeting chaired by DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin passed three major resolutions including a commendation for the central government on the issuance of a Rs 100 Karunanidhi centenary coin. The party also condemned the central for neglecting Tamil Nadu in the Union Budget and for alleged discrimination against the state`s railway schemes.

Latest News LIVE Updates: DMK thanks Centre for issuance of Karunanidhi centenary coin, criticises budget neglect
A meeting of the district secretaries of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) was held at the party headquarters in Tamil Nadu`s Chennai on Friday. According to party sources, party leaders addressed key issues and set the agenda for the local body as well as the state assembly elections slated to be held in 2026. The meeting chaired by DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin passed three major resolutions including a commendation for the central government on the issuance of a Rs 100 Karunanidhi centenary coin. The party also condemned the central for neglecting Tamil Nadu in the Union Budget and for alleged discrimination against the state`s railway schemes.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Assembly election dates not announced yet
After announcing the election dates for Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir,&nbsp;Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar was asked about the Maharashtra Assembly Election dates. However, he said, "Last time, Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly elections were held together. At that time, J&amp;K was not a factor, but this time, there are four elections this year and fifth election immediately after this, which is to start with J&amp;K, Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Delhi. Depending on the requirement of forces, we have decided to conduct two elections together...The other factor is that there was heavy rainfall in Maharashtra and there are several festivals lined up too..."
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Latest News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Assembly election dates not announced yet
After announcing the election dates for Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir,&nbsp;Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar was asked about the Maharashtra Assembly Election dates. However, he said, "Last time, Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly elections were held together. At that time, J&amp;K was not a factor, but this time, there are four elections this year and fifth election immediately after this, which is to start with J&amp;K, Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Delhi. Depending on the requirement of forces, we have decided to conduct two elections together...The other factor is that there was heavy rainfall in Maharashtra and there are several festivals lined up too..."

#WATCH | On being asked about Assembly Elections in Maharashtra, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says, "Last time, Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly elections were held together. At that time, J&amp;K was not a factor but this time there are 4 elections this year and 5th&hellip; pic.twitter.com/YdmYjLg8rA
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Latest News LIVE Updates: Haryana to vote on October 1; Jammu-Kashmir elections to be held in three phases&nbsp;&nbsp;
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said that the Assembly elections for the state of Haryana will be held on October 1 in a single phase and the counting of votes will take place on October 4. He added that the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases: September 18, September 25, and October 1. The counting of votes in the Union Territory will also be held on October 4.&nbsp;

Latest News LIVE Updates: Haryana to vote on October 1; Jammu-Kashmir elections to be held in three phases&nbsp;&nbsp;
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said that the Assembly elections for the state of Haryana will be held on October 1 in a single phase and the counting of votes will take place on October 4. He added that the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases: September 18, September 25, and October 1. The counting of votes in the Union Territory will also be held on October 4.&nbsp;

Latest News LIVE Updates: Resident doctors` strike intensifies in Maharashtra as seniors join them The resident doctors` indefinite strike intensified in Maharashtra on its fourth day on Friday, with their seniors joining the protest, disrupting services at government and civic hospitals and inconveniencing thousands of patients in the state. Dr Pratik Debaje, president of Maharashtra State Association of Residential Doctors (Central-MARD), told PTI that 6,000-7,000 senior resident doctors affiliated to the Maharashtra Association of Bonded Resident Doctors (MABRD) and the Association of State Medical Interns (ASMI) joined the strike on Friday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Resident doctors` strike intensifies in Maharashtra as seniors join themThe resident doctors` indefinite strike intensified in Maharashtra on its fourth day on Friday, with their seniors joining the protest, disrupting services at government and civic hospitals and inconveniencing thousands of patients in the state. Dr Pratik Debaje, president of Maharashtra State Association of Residential Doctors (Central-MARD), told PTI that 6,000-7,000 senior resident doctors affiliated to the Maharashtra Association of Bonded Resident Doctors (MABRD) and the Association of State Medical Interns (ASMI) joined the strike on Friday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Hindenburg tip of iceberg, only JPC probe can unravel truth of Adani `scam`: Cong
The demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the Adani issue goes beyond the Hindenburg Research`s revelations, the Congress said Friday and claimed the "irregularities and wrongdoings" relating to the business conglomerate span every dimension of the political economy. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said "Hindenburg is only the tip of the iceberg" and its allegations are limited to those that deal with the capital markets.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Hindenburg tip of iceberg, only JPC probe can unravel truth of Adani `scam`: Cong
The demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the Adani issue goes beyond the Hindenburg Research`s revelations, the Congress said Friday and claimed the "irregularities and wrongdoings" relating to the business conglomerate span every dimension of the political economy. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said "Hindenburg is only the tip of the iceberg" and its allegations are limited to those that deal with the capital markets.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Ulhasnagar: 58 Sindhi migrants get Indian citizenship
It&rsquo;s been around 10-15 years since 58 Sindhis from Pakistan arrived in India and settled in Ulhasnagar. After implementation of the CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act), around 150 individuals decided to apply for Indian citizenship. A committee was established to follow up on the procedural matters, and their efforts yielded impressive results. At a special event, certificates were given to 58 individuals who successfully obtained Indian citizenship. The procedure for the remaining 92 is underway and they may soon get citizenship after verification. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ulhasnagar-58-sindhi-migrants-get-indian-citizenship-23375979" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Ulhasnagar: 58 Sindhi migrants get Indian citizenship
It&rsquo;s been around 10-15 years since 58 Sindhis from Pakistan arrived in India and settled in Ulhasnagar. After implementation of the CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act), around 150 individuals decided to apply for Indian citizenship. A committee was established to follow up on the procedural matters, and their efforts yielded impressive results. At a special event, certificates were given to 58 individuals who successfully obtained Indian citizenship. The procedure for the remaining 92 is underway and they may soon get citizenship after verification. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Man arrested for stalking, molesting college student
The Gamdevi police have arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly stalking and molesting a college student near her campus in South Mumbai. The suspect, Mohammed Muzammil, an electrician from the Nagpada area, faces charges under the BNS section for molestation and outraging the modesty of a woman. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-man-arrested-for-stalking-molesting-college-student-23375973" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Man arrested for stalking, molesting college student
The Gamdevi police have arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly stalking and molesting a college student near her campus in South Mumbai. The suspect, Mohammed Muzammil, an electrician from the Nagpada area, faces charges under the BNS section for molestation and outraging the modesty of a woman. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Ghatkopar traffic woes to ease by March 2025
While the Ghatkopar East-West connector on the Ghatkopar-Andheri link road witnessed a huge traffic blockade, work on the two alternate connectors of Vikhroli and Vidhyavihar has also been delayed due to various reasons. The work on the Vikhroli connector will be completed in March 2025, and that of the Vidyavihar connector will be completed in February 2026. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-ghatkopar-traffic-woes-to-ease-by-march-2025-23375966" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Ghatkopar traffic woes to ease by March 2025
While the Ghatkopar East-West connector on the Ghatkopar-Andheri link road witnessed a huge traffic blockade, work on the two alternate connectors of Vikhroli and Vidhyavihar has also been delayed due to various reasons. The work on the Vikhroli connector will be completed in March 2025, and that of the Vidyavihar connector will be completed in February 2026. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Broken gutters and blocked paths put Don Bosco students at risk
The safety of school-going children is at serious risk due to the hazardous condition of gutters and construction of a BMC water-pumping shed near Don Bosco High School in Borivli West. Parents and residents have expressed concern about the potential dangers posed by these infrastructural issues, which are making the journey to and from school dangerous. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-broken-gutters-and-blocked-paths-put-don-bosco-students-at-risk-23375972" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Broken gutters and blocked paths put Don Bosco students at risk
The safety of school-going children is at serious risk due to the hazardous condition of gutters and construction of a BMC water-pumping shed near Don Bosco High School in Borivli West. Parents and residents have expressed concern about the potential dangers posed by these infrastructural issues, which are making the journey to and from school dangerous. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Crocodile spotted in Versova creek
Following last month&rsquo;s crocodile sighting in the Mithi River near BKC, residents of Versova have now reported spotting an Indian Marsh Crocodile in the creek near Versova village. Though no photographic or video evidence has been captured to confirm the claim, wildlife conservation experts consider the sighting plausible and unsurprising. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-crocodile-spotted-in-versova-creek-23375983" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Crocodile spotted in Versova creek
Following last month&rsquo;s crocodile sighting in the Mithi River near BKC, residents of Versova have now reported spotting an Indian Marsh Crocodile in the creek near Versova village. Though no photographic or video evidence has been captured to confirm the claim, wildlife conservation experts consider the sighting plausible and unsurprising. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Four more years to finish concreting city roads
The roadworks initiated by the BMC two years ago are still incomplete, with only 25 per cent of the roads finished compared to last year. With 262 km of roadwork spilling over and an average completion rate of 200 km per year, the BMC is in the final stages of awarding contracts for the remaining 465 km of roads. At the current pace, it will take another four years to complete the road concreting work.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-four-more-years-to-finish-concreting-city-roads-23375981" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"> Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Four more years to finish concreting city roads
The roadworks initiated by the BMC two years ago are still incomplete, with only 25 per cent of the roads finished compared to last year. With 262 km of roadwork spilling over and an average completion rate of 200 km per year, the BMC is in the final stages of awarding contracts for the remaining 465 km of roads. At the current pace, it will take another four years to complete the road concreting work. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana calls PM Modi`s Independence Day speech "boring"
Shiv Sena (UBT), through its mouthpiece Saamana, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, calling it "boring". The editorial further stated that he gave a speech that should have been given in an election campaign.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana calls PM Modi`s Independence Day speech "boring"
Shiv Sena (UBT), through its mouthpiece Saamana, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, calling it "boring". The editorial further stated that he gave a speech that should have been given in an election campaign.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Body of elderly man found stuffed in suitcase in Thane district; FIR registered
Police in Maharashtra`s Thane district have launched a probe after the body of an elderly man was found in a suitcase dumped in an isolated place, an official said on Friday. The discovery was made near Varap village in Kalyan taluka on Thursday. A passerby, who had gone to the spot to relieve himself, noticed the suitcase. When he opened it out of curiosity, he found the body of a man, aged 60-70, stuffed inside, the official said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Body of elderly man found stuffed in suitcase in Thane district; FIR registered
Police in Maharashtra`s Thane district have launched a probe after the body of an elderly man was found in a suitcase dumped in an isolated place, an official said on Friday. The discovery was made near Varap village in Kalyan taluka on Thursday. A passerby, who had gone to the spot to relieve himself, noticed the suitcase. When he opened it out of curiosity, he found the body of a man, aged 60-70, stuffed inside, the official said.

Latest News LIVE Updates: ISRO`s final developmental flight lifts off from Sriharikota spaceport
ISRO on Friday launched its third and final developmental flight, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-D3, carrying Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08. The rocket lifted off majestically from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here, situated about 135 km east of Chennai at a pre-fixed time of 9.17 am.

Latest News LIVE Updates: ISRO`s final developmental flight lifts off from Sriharikota spaceport
ISRO on Friday launched its third and final developmental flight, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-D3, carrying Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08. The rocket lifted off majestically from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here, situated about 135 km east of Chennai at a pre-fixed time of 9.17 am.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai University senate election: Yuva Sena, ABVP face off; other major student unions step back
The upcoming Mumbai University (MU) senate election has set the stage for a direct and highly anticipated contest between Aaditya Thackeray&rsquo;s Yuva Sena and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), under the banner of the Vidyapeeth Vikas Manch. With both student wings fielding candidates for all ten seats, the election is expected to be a significant indicator of youth support ahead of the upcoming Assembly and BMC elections.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-university-senate-election-yuva-sena-abvp-face-off-other-major-student-unions-step-back-23375984" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"> Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai University senate election: Yuva Sena, ABVP face off; other major student unions step back
The upcoming Mumbai University (MU) senate election has set the stage for a direct and highly anticipated contest between Aaditya Thackeray&rsquo;s Yuva Sena and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), under the banner of the Vidyapeeth Vikas Manch. With both student wings fielding candidates for all ten seats, the election is expected to be a significant indicator of youth support ahead of the upcoming Assembly and BMC elections. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: ECI to announce schedule for Assembly elections today
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for assembly elections on Friday at around 3 pm. Elections are due in Haryana, and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Elections are also due in Maharashtra later in the year. Sources say the poll body will announce the schedule for Haryana and J-K today.

Latest News LIVE Updates: ECI to announce schedule for Assembly elections today
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for assembly elections on Friday at around 3 pm. Elections are due in Haryana, and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Elections are also due in Maharashtra later in the year. Sources say the poll body will announce the schedule for Haryana and J-K today.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Train decouples, BEST bus&rsquo; brake fails
Two separate freak incidents were reported on Thursday morning. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad double-decker train and a BEST bus were involved with no injuries in either case. While the double-decker train got uncoupled near Surat, losing two hours of journey time, a wet-leased BEST bus faced a brake failure near August Kranti Maidan and collided with a tempo. In the first incident, two coaches of a double-decker express train travelling between Ahmedabad and Mumbai got uncoupled at Gothangam Yard in Vadodara on Thursday morning. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-train-decouples-best-bus-brake-fails-23375991" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Train decouples, BEST bus&rsquo; brake fails
Two separate freak incidents were reported on Thursday morning. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad double-decker train and a BEST bus were involved with no injuries in either case. While the double-decker train got uncoupled near Surat, losing two hours of journey time, a wet-leased BEST bus faced a brake failure near August Kranti Maidan and collided with a tempo. In the first incident, two coaches of a double-decker express train travelling between Ahmedabad and Mumbai got uncoupled at Gothangam Yard in Vadodara on Thursday morning. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Suspect booked in cheating case held after absconding for 5 years
A 55-year-old suspect who had fled to Singapore after being booked in a Rs 3.5 crore cheating case was arrested by Azad Maidan police on Wednesday. The suspect identified as Hem Shah was detained by the immigration officials at Ahmedabad airport on August 13 owing to a lookout circular (LOC) that had been issued in 2019. Immigration officials informed the Azad Maidan police which then took custody of Shah from the immigration officials at Ahmedabad airport. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-suspect-booked-in-cheating-case-held-after-absconding-for-5-years-23375992" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Suspect booked in cheating case held after absconding for 5 years
A 55-year-old suspect who had fled to Singapore after being booked in a Rs 3.5 crore cheating case was arrested by Azad Maidan police on Wednesday. The suspect identified as Hem Shah was detained by the immigration officials at Ahmedabad airport on August 13 owing to a lookout circular (LOC) that had been issued in 2019. Immigration officials informed the Azad Maidan police which then took custody of Shah from the immigration officials at Ahmedabad airport. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: City docs outrage over midnight Kolkata vandalism, attack
At the stroke of midnight, when the nation celebrated its 78th year &nbsp;of &nbsp;independence, resident doctors&rsquo; WhatsApp groups were flooded with distressing messages and videos from Kolkata. A mob had stormed RG Kar Hospital where a trainee doctor had been raped and murdered, disrupting a peaceful protest, allegedly compromising crucial evidence and leaving a trail of vandalism and fear. It would be a sleepless night for doctors at the scene and in the city. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-city-docs-outrage-over-midnight-kolkata-vandalism-attack-23375999" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: City docs outrage over midnight Kolkata vandalism, attack
At the stroke of midnight, when the nation celebrated its 78th year &nbsp;of &nbsp;independence, resident doctors&rsquo; WhatsApp groups were flooded with distressing messages and videos from Kolkata. A mob had stormed RG Kar Hospital where a trainee doctor had been raped and murdered, disrupting a peaceful protest, allegedly compromising crucial evidence and leaving a trail of vandalism and fear. It would be a sleepless night for doctors at the scene and in the city. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Bandra Fair row reaches cardinal
Dissatisfied with the reduction in rents that must be paid to run stalls outside the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount during the weeklong Bandra fair, protesters have decided to approach Cardinal Oswald Gracias to resolve the issue. The controversy erupted on August 11 when the church started distributing forms for tendering of stalls which were run by long-time stallholders. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bandra-fair-row-reaches-cardinal-23375993" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Bandra Fair row reaches cardinal
Dissatisfied with the reduction in rents that must be paid to run stalls outside the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount during the weeklong Bandra fair, protesters have decided to approach Cardinal Oswald Gracias to resolve the issue. The controversy erupted on August 11 when the church started distributing forms for tendering of stalls which were run by long-time stallholders. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra assembly elections: Fierce contest in Congress for Dharavi, Versova
In the Mumbai Congress, the two Assembly constituencies have seen fierce competition for party tickets. One of them is Dharavi (SC), which is connected with the party city president Varsha Gaikwad, and the other is Versova, where many Muslim aspirants have applied for nomination. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-assembly-elections-fierce-contest-in-congress-for-dharavi-versova-23376000" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Latest News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra assembly elections: Fierce contest in Congress for Dharavi, Versova
In the Mumbai Congress, the two Assembly constituencies have seen fierce competition for party tickets. One of them is Dharavi (SC), which is connected with the party city president Varsha Gaikwad, and the other is Versova, where many Muslim aspirants have applied for nomination. Read more.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Very angry at Kamala Harris, entitled to personal attack on her, says Donald Trump
Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump said he is "very angry" at Vice President Kamala Harris and is entitled to personal attack on his Democratic opponent. "I don`t have a lot of respect for her. I don`t have a lot of respect for her intelligence. I think she`ll be a terrible president. I think it`s very important that we win. And whether the personal attacks are good or bad, she certainly attacks me personally," Trump said to reporters at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Very angry at Kamala Harris, entitled to personal attack on her, says Donald Trump
Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump said he is "very angry" at Vice President Kamala Harris and is entitled to personal attack on his Democratic opponent. "I don`t have a lot of respect for her. I don`t have a lot of respect for her intelligence. I think she`ll be a terrible president. I think it`s very important that we win. And whether the personal attacks are good or bad, she certainly attacks me personally," Trump said to reporters at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Kolkata rape-murder case: Resident Doctors` Associations to hold protest march in Delhi
Amid the ongoing protest in Kolkata over the rape-murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College, the Resident Doctors` Associations (RDAs) across Delhi will be holding a joint protest march on August 16 from 2 PM from the Nirman Bhavan in the National Capital, said RDA in a press release.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Kolkata rape-murder case: Resident Doctors` Associations to hold protest march in Delhi
Amid the ongoing protest in Kolkata over the rape-murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College, the Resident Doctors` Associations (RDAs) across Delhi will be holding a joint protest march on August 16 from 2 PM from the Nirman Bhavan in the National Capital, said RDA in a press release.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Relationship with India remains one of great importance: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to host his Indian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Pentagon on August 23. "The relationship with India remains one of great importance. It`s one of great importance to the Indo-Pacific as well. There`s a visit coming up and when we have more to share on that, we certainly will," Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters at a news conference on Thursday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Relationship with India remains one of great importance: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to host his Indian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Pentagon on August 23. "The relationship with India remains one of great importance. It`s one of great importance to the Indo-Pacific as well. There`s a visit coming up and when we have more to share on that, we certainly will," Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters at a news conference on Thursday.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Countdown begins for ISRO`s third and final developmental flight SSLV-D3-EOS8 mission
The countdown for the launch of an earth observation satellite, onboard the third and final development flight of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-03 commenced on Friday, ISRO said. The SSLV-D3-EOS-08 mission follows the second successful launch of the second test flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D2-EOS-07) in February 2023.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Countdown begins for ISRO`s third and final developmental flight SSLV-D3-EOS8 mission
The countdown for the launch of an earth observation satellite, onboard the third and final development flight of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-03 commenced on Friday, ISRO said. The SSLV-D3-EOS-08 mission follows the second successful launch of the second test flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D2-EOS-07) in February 2023.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Kolkata rape-murder case: IMA announces withdrawal of services for 24 hours on August 17
A nationwide withdrawal of services has been announced by doctors of modern medicine starting from 6 am on Saturday, August 17 to 6 am Sunday, August 18, per the official statement released by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Thursday. Notably, the strike has been called by IMA amid the ongoing protest in Kolkata over the rape-murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Kolkata rape-murder case: IMA announces withdrawal of services for 24 hours on August 17
A nationwide withdrawal of services has been announced by doctors of modern medicine starting from 6 am on Saturday, August 17 to 6 am Sunday, August 18, per the official statement released by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Thursday. Notably, the strike has been called by IMA amid the ongoing protest in Kolkata over the rape-murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi Traffic Police ASI injured by Chinese manjha
An Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) of the Delhi Traffic Police suffered injury from kite string -- Chinese manja while he was en route to his duty on Thursday morning. ASI Surendra was hit by Manjha at around 7:30 am on Thursday while he was travelling from the Yamuna Vihar area to his posting in Punjabi Bagh Circle.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Delhi Traffic Police ASI injured by Chinese manjha
An Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) of the Delhi Traffic Police suffered injury from kite string -- Chinese manja while he was en route to his duty on Thursday morning. ASI Surendra was hit by Manjha at around 7:30 am on Thursday while he was travelling from the Yamuna Vihar area to his posting in Punjabi Bagh Circle.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Magnitude 6.3 earthquake jolts Taiwan
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck east Taiwan on Friday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA), according to Taiwan News. There have been no reports of earthquake-related casualties or damage as of now. Hualien County, Taitung County, Yilan County, Nantou County, Taichung, Chiayi County, Changhua County, and Yunlin County all recorded a 4 on the seismic intensity scale. Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan, New Taipei, Chiayi, Kaohsiung, Hsinchu, and Tainan were all found to have an intensity level of 3.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Magnitude 6.3 earthquake jolts Taiwan
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck east Taiwan on Friday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA), according to Taiwan News. There have been no reports of earthquake-related casualties or damage as of now. Hualien County, Taitung County, Yilan County, Nantou County, Taichung, Chiayi County, Changhua County, and Yunlin County all recorded a 4 on the seismic intensity scale. Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan, New Taipei, Chiayi, Kaohsiung, Hsinchu, and Tainan were all found to have an intensity level of 3.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said that along with `Ladki Behen Yojana`, the state government will provide more financial assistance to the women under various schemes to make them more independent and self-reliant. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Latest News LIVE Updates: CM Eknath Shinde announced increased financial assistance for women under various schemes to promote independence and self-reliance.

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