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India unveils campaign to battle microplastic contamination in food

Food regulator FSSAI has launched a project to assess microplastic contamination in food products and develop methods for its detection.

Why did U.S. Burger King lose to Pune's?

The American Burger King has lost a 13-year-old legal battle over alleged trademark infringement namesake eatery in Pune on Aug 16.

Leprosy colony alleges apathy

A leprosy colony of around 350 families at Antulay Nagar in Yewalewadi, south Pune, resembles a forgotten land.

Rainfall in city triggers waterlogging & chaos

Just two weeks after severe flooding and waterlogging crippled the city, Pune once again reported severe waterlogging due to incessant rainfall.

Woman loses ₹36L in crypto trading fraud

Cons shared a web link with victim

'Waqf property misused, encroached'

Jagdambika Pal, the chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) that will discuss the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2014, said that the law needs reform as many properties classified as Waqf have been encroached and misused.

Non-cooperation in cooperative housing societies

Co-operative housing societies, established to promote a spirit of shared responsibility among members, are increasingly becoming hotbeds of conflict.

Matunga CHS members at loggerheads over developer

Members of Matunga's Kapole co-operative housing society have been at loggerheads over the appointment of Vallabh Developers for redeveloping their 84-yearold dilapidated buildings, with a section of them approaching the Bombay High Court (HC).

Staffer killed in fire at 'illegal' basement of alcohol retailer

A housekeeping staff was killed in a fire that erupted in the basement storage area of store chain, a alcohol Mansionz by Living Liquidz and Charlie Restaurant, at the Santacruz Linking Road late Saturday.

Passenger returns bag with ₹5 lakh

A local train passenger, who lost his bag containing Rs5 lakh, got it back within hours, thanks to an alert and honest commuter.

Awaiting dream homes, Mathadis threaten strike

The union's 22-day hunger strike from Feb 29 was called off when the MCC for LS polls was announced

I'm better looking than Harris...

If looks could bring votes, then Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is your man. Stooping to a new low against his Democratic rival Kamala Harris, he has attacked her, disparaging her physical appearance and insisting that he is \"much better looking than her.

3 of PIO family die in Texas car crash

In a tragic accident, three members of an Indian-origin family and two others were killed in a car accident in the US state of Texas.

Miffed Champai Soren may join BJP, setback for JMM

Former Jharkhand chief minister and JMM leader Champai Soren on Sunday raised a banner of revolt against JMM leadership by accusing it of insulting him; he also dropped ample hints that he is joining the BJP.

Why speedy cremation, demands father

Another inexplicable aspect of the rape and murder of the trainee doctor in Kolkata's prominent medical college and hospital is the tearing hurry with which the body was cremated.

SC STEPS IN, TAKES CHARGE

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the rape and murder case in which a 31-year-old resident doctor was found dead at the State-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal.

WIN-WIN ON MATCHLESS EVENING

On August 16, 1980, at Eden Gardens was written the blackest chapter in the chronicles of the legendary East Bengal-Mohun Bagan rivalry as they squared off for a league match, with 16 fans losing their lives due to the mayhem in the stands.

Pvt Doctors, Hosps Join Stir

Maharashtra resident doctors' indefinite strike over the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee at a government hospital in Kolkata entered the fifth day on Saturday, with private medical practitioners also joining the stir, affecting healthcare services in the state.

Docs Hit Streets, Strike Cripples OPD Services Across The State

MASSIVE PROTEST HELD IN SOLIDARITY WITH KOLKATA RAPE VICTIM

A daringly quirky joyride

The makers of Khel Khel Mein take their time to set the pieces on board. There's a gala event, some flashbacks and a couple of flashy songs that drag the narrative.

Hussain backs Pope as skipper

Pope was made captain for SL series starting on August 21

Phogat returns home in style

Stars such as Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik received her

Bill Gates hosts 1st I-Day celebrations in Seattle

“India’s ingenuity, from manufacturing safe vaccines to its Digital Public Infrastructure, is helping not just Indians but the whole world,” Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates said as he flagged off the first-ever India Day celebrations in the Seattle area.

OPDs in 12K pvt hospitals remain shut

Treatment refused to patients, only emergency services were open

Congress to celebrate 30 years of Muslim reservation on Aug 25

The Congress party on Saturday announced that preparations were underway for the grand celebration of 30 years of Muslim reservation in Telugu States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

'Let's work unitedly to face pressing challenges'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called on the countries of the Global South to work unitedly in dealing with food and energy security crises and challenges of terrorism as he flagged concerns over consequences of \"uncertainties\" around the world.

Disability 'NGO' ordered to vacate hospital premises

Sion Hospital premises to be used to build hostel for staff, medical officers

BMC action to curb water theft

Gagrani directs official to identify leaks and deploy additional manpower to plug them; project to build 3 water tunnels likely to finish in 2025

Thrice in 9 years: Bihar bridge makes a habit of collapsing

A portion of superstructure of the under-construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge connecting Bhagalpur to Khagaria district collapsed and fell into the Ganga river in Bihar on Saturday.

Panel to frame safety measures for healthcare workers

The Union Ministry of Health on Saturday announced that a committee would be formed to suggest measures for ensuring the safety of healthcare professionals.