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'Six people have died while three others sustained injuries after a portion of a compound wall of Sinhgad College collapse here. We will take immediate action against the builder and the one who owns the retaining walls. A risk assessment of 287 sites had been done, this site could not be assessed as no permission was taken for it,' the District Magistrate said. (Photo: ANI)

Pune's Ambegaon wall collapse claims six lives, injures 3

The incident took place around 1:15 am on Tuesday when the compound wall of the Sinhagad College campus in Pune's Ambegaon crumbled.

02 Jul 2019 11:50 AM

Fire was reported from where the fuel tank fell on the ground and caused a three-foot deep crater. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Air Force jet drops fuel tank mid-air near Coimbatore, creates 3-ft deep crater

The plane, a Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, managed to land safely at Sulur Air Force Station.

02 Jul 2019 11:30 AM

The contempt petition which was filed by Srivastava against Adhia was dismissed by the Supreme Court, observing that no contempt has been made out. (Photo: File)

SC dismisses contempt petitions against former, present revenue secretaries

A Bench of Justice UU Lalit and Justice Vineet Saran JJ dismissed the contempt petition.

02 Jul 2019 11:08 AM

Taking to Twitter, Modi said, 'Both Houses of Parliament unanimously passed two important bills pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir. These bills were passed after rich debates, enriched by the participation of MPs across party lines.' (Photo:File)

'Thank you': PM Modi tweets on bipartisan support to J&K bills in Parliament

Modi hailed Amit Shah’s speech on issues pertaining to J&K in both Houses of Parliament by calling it 'comprehensive and insightful'.

02 Jul 2019 10:52 AM

BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday had declared a holiday for all schools and colleges, and the state government expanded it to include other parts of coastal Konkan region. (Photo: File)

‘Stay indoors’: Fadnavis appeals to people as Mumbai gets record rainfall

Roads are also water-logged for the second consecutive day.

02 Jul 2019 10:23 AM

Mumbai rains LIVE updates: 'Heavy rainfall expected in next 2 days,' says CM

Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner Pravin Pardeshi declared all schools and colleges shut for the day as a precautionary measure.

02 Jul 2019 10:03 AM

As many as 400 officials took part in this plantation drive, including 50 policemen, and planted saplings as a way of responding to the assault. (Photo: ANI)

400 Forest Range officers plant saplings to protest against TRS attack

The forest officials were allegedly attacked by TRS supporters led by Krishna when they went to plant saplings.

02 Jul 2019 9:59 AM

A second runway has been made operational for flights, as the plane continues to be stuck at the end of the runway. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Amid heavy downpour, Mumbai airport closes main runway; 54 flights diverted

The Mumbai Airport authorities closed the main runway after SpiceJet flight coming in from Jaipur overshot mark because of heavy rainfall.

02 Jul 2019 9:41 AM

Earlier the state government has declared July 2 as a holiday for all the government and private schools. (Photo: File)

Amid heavy rainfall, Maharashtra declares July 2 as public holiday

BMC commissioner Pravin Pardeshi has directed all the ward officer to reach their office and monitor the flood situation.

02 Jul 2019 9:41 AM

Yesterday, a Surat bound SpiceJet aircraft had also overshot the runway while landing. (Photo: File)

Mumbai-bound SpiceJet aircraft overshot runway, passengers safe

All passengers of the flight on Jaipur-Mumbai route were deplaned normally and are safe.

02 Jul 2019 9:30 AM

New Delhi’s decision, whenever it is announced, could affect both its relations with China and the US that sees India as a close strategic partner. (Photo: PTI/File)

China official seeks India’s participation

China had offered equal participation to both India and Japan.

02 Jul 2019 7:29 AM

Activist says Zaira was face of Kashmiri girls, but not anymore

Now, his sister Nida Rafiq, all of 22, who too is preparing for exams to join the armed forces, is on a difficult mission.

02 Jul 2019 7:14 AM

The bus was on its way from Keshwan to Kishtwar when the incident took place, news agency ANI reported. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

36 killed as bus plunges into gorge in Kishtwar

They said 28 passengers were killed on the spot while seven among those critically injured died on the way to or in hospital.

02 Jul 2019 6:53 AM

The state government also intends to issue unique ID to each of its indigenous residents on the basis of the final list of citizens.

Nagaland plans ‘NRC’ to count indigenous people

The authorities, who will start the process from July 10, have designated the team for each village and ward.

02 Jul 2019 6:48 AM

Police personnel deployed at Chawri Bazar in Old Delhi on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Temple vandalised in Hauz Qazi, area tense

DCP (Central) Mandeep Singh Randhawa took to Twitter and urged people to help them in restoring normalcy in the area.

02 Jul 2019 2:52 AM

Kedar Jadhav (left) and Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrate an England wicket during the match in Birmingham on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

Iceman faces heat after cool approach to batting

Nasser Hussain, who was calling the match, couldn’t understand what Dhoni was trying to do.

02 Jul 2019 2:46 AM

Mushfiqur Rahim of Bangladesh bats during a training session at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Monday. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC 2019: Tiger hunt

The clash against Bangladesh is a potential banana skin that India must be wary of.

02 Jul 2019 2:43 AM

Severe waterlogging seen at Sion Railway Station on Monday. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Mumbai crawls after spell of heavy rains

While several trains were delayed on central line, 14 express trains were cancelled on western line and 25 were delayed or rescheduled.

02 Jul 2019 2:35 AM

Devotees on their way to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath near Baltal on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Over 8,000 pilgrims pray at Amarnath cave on Day 1

Officials said that the second batch of 4,417 pilgrims left the winter capital for Baltal and Pahalgam on Monday morning.

02 Jul 2019 2:09 AM

Congress party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi (Photo: @INCIndia | Twitter)

Priyanka Gandhi concerned about water scarcity

Congress’ chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala also highlighted the importance of water, saying if there is water, there is a tomorrow.

02 Jul 2019 2:02 AM

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