Potholes, bad roads threaten 4,000 jobs as firms plan to leave Chakan

Around 20 industrial companies operating in Pune's Chakan are planning to move to Khandala due to potholes and bad roads threatening over 4,000 jobs and business activity worth ₹1,000 crore. The firms' representatives said inadequate facilities are affecting operations causing financial losses of 20-25%. They added that they have approached the state government but their issues remain unresolved.
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News By: Soheib Ahsan
09:57 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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Who is Govind Ragho Khairnar, who took on Dawood in Mumbai?

Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe's crackdown against eateries has put the spotlight on another officer - Govind Ragho Khairnar - who even took on Dawood Ibrahim once. Govind Ragho Khairnar earned the moniker "Demolition Man" for going after illegal construction. After the 1993 bomb blasts, he razed Dawood's building that had glass walls, a swimming pool, and Italian flooring.
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News By: Shalini ojha
10:09 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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How did Bill Clinton use a decoy plane to travel from India to high-risk Pakistan in 2000?

In March 2000, Clinton used a decoy aircraft while travelling from India to high-risk Pakistan. Clinton landed in Pakistan on an unmarked executive jet while another US-marked plane arrived first to make it appear that he was aboard. A Secret Service officer who reportedly resembled Clinton de-boarded from the US-marked plane to create the impression that the president had arrived.
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News By: Ankush Verma
10:24 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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PV Sindhu defends use of langur calls at Badminton World C'ships in Delhi, cites Wimbledon's hawk

PV Sindhu defended the use of langur calls to keep monkeys away during Badminton World Championships in Delhi. "I genuinely don't understand the outrage," she said. She cited Wimbledon's use of Rufus the hawk to deter pigeons, saying every major sporting event has local challenges. Sindhu added several measures are being taken and backed India to deliver a world-class tournament.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
10:42 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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Analogue paneer banned in Madhya Pradesh

The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday banned the production, sale and use of analogue paneer, citing health concerns and promoting natural dairy products. Analogue paneer is a cheaper substitute for milk-based paneer, made using vegetable fats and starch either instead of milk. Madhya Pradesh is now the fourth state after Maharashtra, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh to ban analogue paneer.
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News By: Sourav Kumar
10:55 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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China's bullet train hits 800 kmph in just 5.3 seconds

An experimental maglev train in China has broken its own short-distance acceleration record for the third time in six months, reaching 800 kmph from a standstill in just 5.3 seconds. The 1.1-tonne vehicle completed the test on a 1-km track at the Donghu Laboratory in Hubei province. It was brought to a controlled stop over roughly 200 metres.
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News By: Daisy Mowke
11:08 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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Rare total solar eclipse begins, pic surfaces

The only total solar eclipse of 2026 is taking place today, turning parts of the Northern Hemisphere dark. The event is visible in totality from parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain and a small corner of Portugal. India will not see the solar eclipse. The longest totality lasted about 2 minutes 18 seconds.
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News By: Daisy Mowke
11:27 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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Maharashtra govt makes Marathi mandatory for cab drivers from Aug 15

Maharashtra's Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced that Marathi will be mandatory for cab drivers from August 15 onwards. "If anyone doesn't know Marathi, legal action will be taken...They will be given a three-month grace period, after which their licence will be cancelled," he said. Sarnaik added that their permit would be cancelled after that if they still don't learn Marathi.
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News By: Soheib Ahsan
07:00 am Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Massive container ship crashes into riverbank near Kolkata

A massive Singapore-flagged ship crashed into the riverbank of Hooghly River near Kolkata on Wednesday. The 148-metre-long ship, Nawata Bhum, was sailing towards Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Dock with 483 containers carrying 10,440 metric tonnes of cargo when it ran aground. No injuries were reported, as a video showed the ship continuously blowing its horn to warn locals and other ships.
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News By: Ashley Paul
07:00 am Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Karoline Leavitt quits as Trump's Press Secretary

Karoline Leavitt has resigned as the White House Press Secretary, months after welcoming her second child. Calling it a "bittersweet decision", the 28-year-old said she cannot be the best mother to her two children while devoting the constant time, energy, and attention required for the job. US President Donald Trump said she'll serve as one of his top "outside" advisors.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
08:22 am Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Kannada organisations call Karnataka bandh today over Cauvery River water-sharing row

Several Kannada organisations have called a Karnataka bandh from 6 am to 6 pm today over the Cauvery River water-sharing row. Banks, hospitals, public transport and other essential services are likely to remain unaffected during the bandh. This comes after Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) ordered Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.
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News By: Jayant Singh
08:39 am Thursday, 13 August 2026

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HC halts Punjab Pharmacy officers' recruitment amid cheating row

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the recruitment process for 454 Pharmacy Officer posts at Baba Farid University of Health Sciences amid cheating row. The court has kept the appointments on hold until the next hearing on September 17. The government has maintained that the incident in July 19 examination involved high-tech cheating rather than a paper leak.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
08:38 am Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Actress Jenna Ortega's drastic weight loss sparks health concerns

Actress Jenna Ortega, known for 'Wednesday', has sparked health concerns after her drastic weight loss. During an interview with 'Esquire', the 23-year-old appeared extremely thin following which fans compared her pictures from past year. In the interview, she recalled there were times during her childhood when she would go for long periods without eating or drinking while working on sets.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
08:58 am Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Flesh-eating screwworm spreads across North America, 500 infected

A flesh-eating parasite that primarily affects livestock is spreading across Mexico and parts of Central America, with more than 500 human infections reported. The parasite, known as the New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax), is a type of fly whose larvae feed on living tissue. At least one human death has been linked to the infestation.
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News By: Udit Gupta
08:56 am Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Former women Naxals who once carried weapons walk ramp at Chhattisgarh event

A video showed former women Naxals who once carried weapons in the dense forests of Bastar doing a ramp walk at a National Handloom Day event in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The former Naxals were dressed in their traditional attire and walked the ramp along with other women. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attended the event along with other dignitaries.
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News By: Jayant Singh
09:14 am Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Xavi becomes Netherlands' first foreign head coach since 1978

Xavi Hernández has been appointed Netherlands head coach on a contract running through the World Cup 2030, the Dutch football federation said. The 46-year-old Spaniard will become the Netherlands' first foreign coach since Austria's Ernst Happel led the team at the 1978 World Cup. Xavi replaces Ronald Koeman and will take charge of a national team for the first time.
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News By: Pravel Jain
09:11 am Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Joe Root scraps England's midnight curfew in first move as captain

Joe Root has scrapped England’s midnight curfew after returning as Test captain. Root said he doesn't believe curfews work and wants players to take responsibility for their actions. The rule had restricted England players from staying out beyond midnight during tours. "The players got to feel...they can be grown adults and make good, strong decisions off the field," Root said.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:27 am Thursday, 13 August 2026

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When will Bollywood's love affair with Pakistan end?: Kangana after calling Naseeruddin 'lomdi'

BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday defended her remarks calling actor Naseeruddin Shah a "lomdi" (fox) over his comments on student protests. She accused the film industry of "hypocrisy" in its response to protests. "Whether it's their films, their statements or interviews, when will this love affair with Pakistan end? They seem perpetually obsessed with Pakistan," she said.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:23 am Thursday, 13 August 2026

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Delhi Master Plan 2047 approved

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has approved the Master Plan for Delhi-2047. The plan will now be sent to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for final approval and subsequent notification. The plan has been prepared in consultations with MCD, NDMC, Delhi Jal Board, DMRC, NCRTC and residents’ welfare associations (RWAs). The last master plan was for 2021.
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News By: Jayant Singh
09:37 am Thursday, 13 August 2026

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No manufacturing date, just report to us: Tukaram Mundhe to Blinkit, Zepto buyers

Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe, who's leading a crackdown against unhygienic food, has asked buyers to directly report if quick-commerce apps like Blinkit and Zepto fail to display critical product information. "If there's no manufacturing or expiry date, just report to us," said Mundhe. This comes days after FDA suspended Blinkit's Mumbai unit's food licence over severe hygiene violations.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
09:30 am Thursday, 13 August 2026

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