Mumbai: Death toll in Kurla landslide tragedy rises to 7; two children among dead
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Twade has announced compensation of four lakh rupees for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for each person who sustained injuries in the landslide.
Bengaluru Police appeal for peace ahead of August 13 ‘Karnataka Bandh’ call
The Bengaluru City Police said they fully respect citizens’ democratic right to protest peacefully within the law, adding that it is equally important to respect the right of other citizens to carry out daily activities without obstruction.
Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC Protest: Students refuse to end hunger strike, Devendra Mahto seeks return | Key updates
JLKM leader Devendra Mahto, who has been fasting for 11 days, sought permission to return to the protest site from the hospital. Check the latest updates here.
UNSC Report: Al-Qaeda offshoot AQIS behind Nov 2025 Red Fort blast that killed 11; NIA chargesheet names 10
UNSC report says Nov 2025 Red Fort car bomb was “officially attributed” to AQIS. NIA chargesheet named 10, including Umar un-Nabi who died in blast that killed 11. Report flags AQIS links in Bangladesh, Kabul leadership with Taliban IDs.
Maharashtra Amends Motor Vehicles Rules: No Marathi, no licence for cab drivers; Know what it means
From Aug 18, Maharashtra will suspend driving licences of auto, taxi & app-cab drivers lacking working knowledge of Marathi for up to 3 months. Repeat violations can mean permanent cancellation.
Broadband grants paused as critics allege favoritism toward Elon Musk’s Starlink
The Texas Broadband office made the announcement after facing scrutiny from lawmakers for changing the rules to seemingly favor companies such as Elon Musk’s Starlink.
As Big Bend wall outcry builds, Paxton does not say whether construction should proceed
The attorney general’s campaign said he wants strong border security that considers Big Bend’s “unique characteristics” — but did not say whether he supports building a wall there.
Corpus Christi voters to decide if industry should pay sharply higher water fees during droughts
Activists gathered nearly 13,000 petition signatures to place the measure on the November ballot. Legal challenges are expected.
Baby at center of surrogacy rights case is born in Dallas
The biological parents won a temporary restraining order against the surrogate, who tried to claim parental rights, and are with their baby, their attorneys say.
Texas’ mail ballot ID requirements restored by federal appeals court
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals rebuked the lower court’s 2025 ruling that struck down nine provisions of a sweeping election law related to voter assistance.