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Muskaan: An Apsara Ice Creams' initiative

Ice Creams Apsara announced the launch of an initiative titled Muskaan on its 53rd anniversary, on the of the 78th occasion Independence Day.

Rohit Pawar reacts to Ajit Pawar's regret

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday expressed regret over fielding his wife, Sunetra Pawar, against his cousin Supriya Sule in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls in Baramati, calling it a mistake. \"I love all my sisters.

Temple to remain closed for darshan

Ahead of the festive season, the Shri Chattushringi Devi Temple in Pune will be closed for one month for darshan.

Ganeshotsav: Cops ban laser beams

A year after reports of partial blindness and eye injuries due to laser beams, Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar has announced a ban on the use of laser beams during the city's Ganesh immersion processions.

DRM meeting yields no results

Days ahead of the 'white-day' protest proposed for August 22 by the representatives of railway passenger organisations, a crucial meeting with the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Central Railway's Mumbai division ended without any resolution on Wednesday.

NCLT rebukes panel over resolution plan

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has admonished the committee of creditors (CoC) for rejecting a resolution plan submitted by Ashdan Properties Private Limited due to a one-day delay.

E-fraud losses 13x higher than thefts; new WhatsApp channel

This year's crime statistics show that losses from cyber fraud in the first seven months are 13 times higher than those from theft, robbery, and house break-ins Wednesday, the Navi Mumbai police launched a WhatsApp channel and helpline to provide guidance on cyber and combined. On financial frauds.

'Pressure on Ajit Pawar from Gujarat leaders'

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Wednesday said pressure was being exerted on rival NCP leader Ajit Pawar to field a candidate against him in the assembly election.

NCP says Sule might be under surveillance

Pegasus spyware might be used against Baramati MP ahead of the assembly election, party claims

Activist spots discrepancy in India's map on MyGov site

A discrepancy in India's map, as carried on a Government of India (Gol) website, has come to light after a Mumbai-based activist pointed out that parts of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir are missing while Andaman & Nicobar Islands are altogether missing.

Vistara, AI flights return after snag

A city-bound Vistara flight from Delhi, carrying 167 persons, made an emergency landing here on Wednesday due to a hydraulic failure, according to sources.

After Covid, 5L pax take Metro 1 in a day

Metro One the city's first Metro connecting Versova, Andheri and Ghatkopar achieved a milestone on August 13 by carrying a recordbreaking 5,00,385 commuters in a single day after Covid.

Citizens denounce ₹12.50 cr pressure cooker scam

The multi-crore 'pressure cooker scam' in the L-Ward has left the residents of Chandivali feeling betrayed.

Schools, religious outfits, cultural groups immerse in I-Day fervour

Teeming with patriotism, schools, cultural organisations, religious shrines and community groups have announced several programmes to mark the 78th Independence Day.

Sushant's death-drug trail: Australian discharged

The special court for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has discharged Australia national, Paul Bartel, booked in connection with the drug-trail linked to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death. He has been acquitted for want of evidence.

Food safety on wheels, health clubs in schools

The CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), G Kamala Vardhana Rao, met municipal commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and principal secretary of Maharashtra's urban development department, Dr KH Govindraj on Wednesday to discuss advance food safety and hygiene through a range of strategic measures in Mumbai, which has a vibrant street food culture.

No silver lining in 100gm cloudburst

Harish Salve's silver-tongued oratory fails to achieve desired results at Paris.

Army captain dies in Doda

An Army officer, Captain Deepak Singh, was killed in an encounter on Wednesday with a group of four terrorists in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district.

Will halt ladki, bahu...

In a fresh threat, SC says it will stop freebies if State does not pay compensation due to landowners.

WOMEN IN KOLKATA HIT THE STREETS

Women in Kolkata and several other cities in Bengal hit the streets around midnight to protest against the horrific rape and murder of a 31-yearold doctor.

HC frowns at surgery by torch at Bhandup maternity home

Noting the lack of basic facilities at a maternity home in Bhandup where a woman and her newborn died due to alleged negligence on the part of the hospital authorities, the Bombay High Court has issued notice to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Karnataka snaps ties with SBI, PNB

Facing allegations of misuse of funds from government accounts, the Karnataka government has decided to wind up all its transactions with the State Bank of India and the Punjab National Bank.

Potholes on Atal Setu elicit Rs one cr fine

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has slapped a fine of Rs I crore on its contractor Strabag, after potholes developed on the approach road of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also called the Atal Setu.

CM, Ajit trade words over stuck files

When the current chief minister, Eknath Shinde, decided to part ways with Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena in June 2022, accompanied by several MLAs, the reason for the split was that the NCP, one of the three partners in the Maha Vikas Aghadi government, under the then Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's leadership, was stalling projects in their constituencies and this was detrimental to the Shiv Sena's growth.

US visa denied to Ram Lalla sculptor

The United States of America has denied visa to Mysurubased sculptor Arun Yogiraj, who shot to fame after he was chosen to carve the Ram Lalla statue for installation at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir in 2023.

4 GET KIRTI CHAKRA

Colonel Manpreet Singh, who was killed Vin an encounter with terrorists in Anantnag in September 2023, is among the posthumous awardees of the Kirti Chakra this Independence Day.

Ashwin Has No Fear Of Failure

He Is Currently Enjoying The Critical Success Of His Book

Israeli PM, Defence Min Trade Barbs Over Aim Of Gaza War

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traded barbs with his defence minister on Monday, underscoring the deep internal splits that continue to plague the government as the war in Gaza risks spilling out into a wider regional conflict.

Ponting backs Australia to beat India by two-Tests

Ricky Ponting believes Australia will have a \"point to prove\" after two straight Test series defeats at home against India and backed the Pat Cummins-led side to win the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 come November-December.

Para shuttler Bhagat suspended for 18 months

Tokyo gold medallist para shuttler Pramod Bhagat will not be able to defend his title at the Paris Paralympics after he was handed a 18-month suspension for breaching BWF's anti-doping where about clause, leaving the Indian heartbroken.