Bengaluru: NLSIU V-C seeks meeting with five-member student delegation amid convocation row

After receiving an email from students and alumni of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, opposing the presence of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Bar Council of…

BJP expels North Maharashtra convenor Vijay Choudhary after audio clip leak

The BJP on Monday expelled its North Maharashtra convenor Vijay Choudhary in connection with an audio clip allegedly containing objectionable remarks against former BJP MP Heena Gavit and other senior political leaders.…

Why Ministry of Housing and Urban Affa­irs is a house divided

Vesac India To Launch Urban Forest Intelligence Pilot To Study Tree-Fall Risks

Environmental organisation VesacIndia will conduct an Urban Forest Intelligence Pilot Study in selected locations in Thane and Navi Mumbai to assess urban tree health and stability. The AI-assisted study will examine tree…

Esports World Cup 2026: Team Falcons Reclaim Club Championship Lead; Dralii Makes History As First Player To Win Three EWC Titles

Week six saw Team Falcons lift the Rocket League trophy, S2G Esports crowned PMWC champions, FaZe Clan conquer Rainbow Six Siege, while Magnus Carlsen secured back-to-back Chess titles.

Search for 5 army personnel who went missing in Arunachal flash flood continues

The flash flood struck Pasu Pani, around 25km beyond Mipi Circle, at about 4.30pm after a major stream suddenly swelled and inundated the surrounding area Published on: Aug 17, 2026, 20:57:46 IST…

Not a single pothole on Mumbai-Pune Expressway in 27 years: Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari said that 27 years ago, he built the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and claimed it has not developed any potholes to date. Updated on: Aug 17, 2026, 21:06:54 IST Prefer HTon Google…

BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide Orders Strict Audit Of Vending Spaces During Mumbai Footpath Reclamation Drive

BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide inspected the ‘Pedestrians First’ drive in Mumbai and ordered a strict audit of licensed vending spaces, officials said. The inspection covered five South Mumbai wards, where she reviewed…

Tamil Nadu government announces elderly insurance, medicity, to enact Public Health Act

The Tamil Nadu health minister made 115 new announcements in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly regarding public health reforms for 2026-2027. Published on: Aug 17, 2026, 20:46:37 IST Prefer HTon Google Share…

BMC Removes 14 Unauthorised Structures, 77 Hawker Obstructions And Nine Food Trucks From Worli-Prabhadevi Footpaths

The BMC’s G/South ward removed 14 unauthorised extensions, 77 hawker obstructions and nine food trucks from Worli-Prabhadevi footpaths and roads under its ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign. The civic action followed guidelines issued on…