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The Times of India
Konkani musician Henry D’Souza passes away on Aug 14, 2026 at 83
Veteran Konkani musician and composer Henry D’Souza, famed for “Ye Ye Katrina,” died in Mumbai on Aug 14, 2026, aged 83; recorded 700+ songs.
The Times of India
Juvenile lover detained for abetting 24-year-old woman's suicide
Vashi GRP booked a 17-year-old in Navi Mumbai for abetment of suicide after a 24-year-old woman jumped from a local train; IT Act invoked …
The Times of India
Mumbai: BJP plan to provide tabs to 227 corporators hits procurement hurdle
BJP’s plan to give tablets to 237 BMC corporators faces a procurement hurdle as the Chinese-made devices aren’t available on the GeM portal.
The Times of India
Navi Mumbai man arrested for killing mother over marital dispute
Navi Mumbai: Police arrested 42-year-old Mahesh Kadam for allegedly strangling and killing his 65-year-old mother in Vashi after a dispute over his estranged wife.
The Times of India
Worlds Apart: Indian badminton's medal hopes rise against global competition
India hosts the BWF World Championships with a strong medal-winning legacy. Chinese dominance has waned, creating an open field for many contenders. Indian players …
The Times of India
Bhubaneswar-Kolkata IndiGo flight on Aug 13 cancelled after pilot detects technical snag
An IndiGo flight from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata was cancelled on August 13. The pilot detected a technical issue while passengers were boarding the aircraft. …
The Times of India
Tempo driver arrested after bike accident kills student in Sakinaka
Tempo driver Mohammed Rizwan arrested after speeding tempo hit bike in Sakinaka, killing Class 12 student Wakas Shaikh; traced via photo, later released on …
The Times of India
Only 354 of Karnataka’s 80,000 engineering students opt for internships in 7th semester
Only 354 VTU engineering students chose 7th-sem internships under the semester swap plan; most still prefer 8th sem due to hostel, backlog and project …
The Times of India
As country's AI talent gap grows, investors step in to help companies hire
A notable shortage of skilled talent in artificial intelligence roles is challenging Indian companies. The need for qualified AI engineers is soaring, far surpassing …
The Times of India
‘Sebi must act on ex-Axis AMC chief dealer case:’ Bombay High Court junks FIR
Bombay High Court quashes FIR against ex Axis MF dealer Viresh Joshi in front-running case, says SEBI must file complaint; directs SEBI to act …
The Times of India
Leaning in for more than a century: Women Graduates Union turns 111
Women Graduates Union turns 111, marking 1915–2026 legacy with cultural events and Aug 18 scholarships: Rs 25 lakh for 100+ students; Colaba hostel houses …
The Times of India
Telangana records the highest number of fruit and vegetable samples in India with pesticide residues
Lok Sabha data shows Telangana had India’s highest pesticide-residue violations in fruits and vegetables (486/8,198; 5.9%) from 2023-26, above 3.1% national average.