IMD Mumbai chief scientist Bikram Singh explains how rainfall intensity, soil saturation and risks such as landslides, flooding and waterlogging determine weather alerts. He also discusses El Nino’s likely impact on Maharashtra, warning of weaker rainfall in late August and September

An old bungalow partially collapsed in Mumbai’s Walkeshwar area on Saturday morning, with a portion of the ground-plus-two-storey structure falling onto a nearby chawl. Three people were rescued from the site and reported to be unhurt. Fire brigade and BMC teams responded to the incident

MHB Colony Police arrested a 30-year-old electrician after allegedly busting an indoor hydroponic cannabis cultivation setup at a house in Ganpat Patil Nagar, Borivali West. Police seized dried cannabis

Yash has reacted to Rashmika Mandanna’s 2017 ‘Mr Showoff’ remark on Aap Ki Adalat. He said everyone is entitled to an opinion, but someone’s perception cannot define his personality. Yash also urged fans to respect fellow actors

Taliban marked five years in power at Afghanistan’s traditional Loya Jirga assembly hall on Saturday, while UN special rapporteur Richard Bennett warned that the country is facing a deepening human rights crisis, particularly affecting women and girls

How should a survivor behave? Experts say women who have undergone trauma learn how to look and operate, as if nothing has happened. Their ingrained conditioning is causing them more harm

Devdutt makes memorable comeback to international cricket after 21 months with maiden Test century (131 not out) — India’s first No. 3 Test centurion since September 2024. Hosts reach 288-2 vs Sri Lanka at stumps on Day One of their 600th Test

Ranbir Kapoor-led Ramayana will reportedly have a 166-minute cut for its China release, 33 minutes shorter than the Indian version. Titled Ramayana: The Legend of the Prince, the edit is linked to China’s strict content and censorship rules

Bappa won’t, but you may stay dry: IMD warns of weaker rain in Mumbai

Walkeshwar bungalow partially collapses, three rescued unhurt in Mumbai

Mumbai police bust indoor hydroponic cannabis setup in Borivali

Yash breaks silence on Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘Mr showoff’ remark

Taliban marks five years in power as UN warns of worsening human rights crisis

‘I didn’t want to look sad’

IND vs SL 1st Test: Devdutt Padikkal’s return with ton ends India’s barren run

Ramayana China edit to be 33 minutes shorter than Indian version

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