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Driver, conductor killed in Kerala transport bus crash on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway

August 9, 2026 11:02 IST

As many as 20 passengers were also injured when a Kozhikode-Bengaluru bus crashed into an expressway signboard near Bidadi.

mumbai metro

Mumbai’s Metro 1 to run short-loop trains between Andheri, Ghatkopar in peak hours

August 9, 2026 10:53 IST

The Metro 1, Mumbai’s first metro, is also the city’s busiest metro route, serving around 5 lakh passengers per workday.

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In UP, young IAS, IPS, IFS officers to guide govt inter-college students to prepare for competitive exams

August 9, 2026 10:03 IST

Govt orders to rope in officers of three services in their districts to hold regular interactions with students for career guidance

Delhi Metro International Limited CEO Sanjay Jamuar

Express Interview | Delhi Metro arm has bid for 5 overseas projects, behind foreign competition: CEO

August 9, 2026 09:37 IST

DMIL CEO Sanjay Jamuar says the new subsidiary is targeting overseas metro operations and advisory contracts, with a goal of crossing Rs 2,000-3,000 crore in annual income within five to six years.

poultry farmer

A personal tragedy, financial struggle before a 10,000-bird poultry biz and a 500-farmer network

August 9, 2026 09:33 IST

Meet Sangrur couple, who with just Rs 10,000, found a way to rebuild their lives

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22-year-old held for sexual assault of over 20 boys in Maharashtra’s Nandurbar

August 9, 2026 09:22 IST

On questioning the accused, the police found that he would either lure youngsters to his house or would take them to nearby fields where hardly anyone would come.

gujarat

‘No news of them in years’: Families of Indian fishermen jailed in Pakistan

August 9, 2026 09:14 IST

178 of 198 men lodged in Karachi jail completed their sentences, says journalist-activist

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A paneer-less future for Gujarat’s street food joints?

August 9, 2026 08:16 IST

Statewide ban on analogue dairy products prohibits their manufacture, storage, transport, distribution and sale

delhi rain

Delhi crosses monthly August rainfall in first 8 days of month

August 9, 2026 08:10 IST

For Sunday, the IMD has forecast generally cloudy skies with one or two spells of very light to light rain at many places, with the possibility of moderate rain at a few places towards night.

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Mumbai’s 4 new railway bridges: When they’ll open and how they’ll ease traffic

August 9, 2026 07:00 IST

Three cable-stayed bridges and Mumbai's first double-decker road overbridge are under construction across some of the city's busiest rail crossings. Here's where they stand and when commuters can expect relief.

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From a rented Jaipur flat, a fake call centre spun a crore-plus online fraud

August 9, 2026 06:50 IST

The call centre was busted as part of the month-long ‘Cyber Shield’ campaign launched by the Rajasthan Police's Cyber Crime wing from July 20 to August 20 to curb cyber fraud, speed up investigations and create awareness about online crimes.

NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule

NCP-SP MPs to meet Narendra Modi tomorrow; oppose FCRA Bill in present form: Supriya Sule

August 9, 2026 08:57 IST

Sule rejected suggestions that the meeting with the PM had any political motive. “We are meeting for Maharashtra-related issues. Our meeting is not over breakfast,” she said.

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Day after PM meet, Sukhbir Singh Badal backs ‘fair and equitable’ delimitation

August 9, 2026 06:23 IST

In April, the government failed to secure the required two-thirds majority in Lok Sabha to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill.

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Kerala government makes cause of death medical certificate mandatory

August 9, 2026 06:06 IST

In Kerala, the medical certification of cause of death under the new directive has been integrated with the Information Kerala Mission, the state government venture giving IT services from local bodies.

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Ahmedabad records 86% success in bringing back dropouts

August 9, 2026 06:05 IST

Bhadresha heads Vasna Municipal Primary School Number 3. A veteran, she had spent 12 years at a municipal school in Kankaria before she joined here 18 months ago. The school runs a morning shift for classes 1-5 and evening for classes 6-8.

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Mumbai sea views, 60 metres up, built on top of a promise it won’t smell

August 9, 2026 10:44 IST

The first sea-viewing deck in Mumbai's suburbs will be part of a sewage treatment complex with gardens, a skywalk and a civic knowledge centre. Here's the map.

Under the policy, which has been allotted a budget of Rs 85 crore, the government plans to provide support to start-ups and businesses working in the drone sector.

Draft drone policy ready, aim to create 1,000 jobs: Minister

August 8, 2026 22:52 IST

A senior official said the proposed five-year policy is currently under departmental consultation and is expected to be implemented by September.

Rao believes this leaves a significant part of India's literary heritage outside the reach of most people

The poet who is looking at Sanskrit from a contemporary lens

August 8, 2026 22:42 IST

Mani Rao believes Sanskrit texts should be approached as literature, not just sacred works

The CM also referred to a petition filed by Hawara before the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking parole and said the court had directed the authorities to consider his plea.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann seeks 10-day parole for Beant Singh assassin Hawara, cites mother’s ill health

August 8, 2026 22:37 IST

This is the first instance of a sitting chief minister in Punjab seeking parole for a convict in the assassination of a former CM

According to data shared by the two RTOs, fitness certificates of 785 of the 7,534 school transport vehicles, including buses and vans, registered with the Pune RTO have expired. In Pimpri-Chinchwad, around 700 of the 3,305 school buses registered with the RTO are due for fitness renewal. (File Photo)

School transport & Safety: Over 1,400 school transport vehicles await fitness renewal

August 8, 2026 22:32 IST

Citizens flag overcrowding, rash driving

The accident took place around 8 am in front of Himalaya Apartments, according to the police.

Speeding Mercedes driven by cop’s son triggers chain collision, Delhi woman killed

August 9, 2026 07:18 IST

Police are also examining CCTV footage and statements of eyewitnesses as part of the investigation.

Speaking at an industry interaction organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Kolkata, Roy said the government would assess which proposals were implemented, which were not and how many announcements eventually translated into signed commitments. (Photo: X/@ICC_Chamber)

Bengal government to publish white paper on TMC’s eight Bengal Global Business Summits: Tapas

August 8, 2026 22:37 IST

Samik hails Birla Group's return to state

Delhi Bihar bus service

Budget-friendly travel from Delhi to Bihar: 50 buses set to be launched this Chhath

August 9, 2026 07:16 IST

At present, private buses operate between Delhi and Bihar. However, these are expensive. The government-run buses will be cost-friendly, according to officials.

Gandhi addressed a large gathering of students and competitive examination aspirants at the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme at KP Ground in Prayagraj. (Express Photo by Vishal Srivastav)

‘Want jobs, not pellet guns’: Student anger boils over at Rahul Gandhi event

August 9, 2026 06:47 IST

Several students at the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj said the uncertainty surrounding recruitment examinations had taken a heavy toll on them.

The transfer was carried out digitally by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai on August 7.

Rs 345 crore disbursed: First phase of loan waiver scheme benefits 38,970 Pune farmers

August 8, 2026 20:42 IST

According to the state government, the outstanding loan amount covered under the first phase for the 38,970 eligible farmers in Pune district is over Rs 345 crore.

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