Fire guts sandwich shop, damages power distribution point in Thane's Talao Pali
The fire department received information about the blaze at 8.07 pm on Tuesday. The fire broke out at Preeti Sandwich, located next to Chintamani Jewellers near Talao Pali, Naupada, Thane West. The blaze also affected the MSEDCL DP located adjacent to the sandwich shop
EU to delay methane emissions rules for one year and no more, energy chief says
The European Union plans to delay methane emissions rules for oil and gas imports by one year, but no longer than that
PGN to integrate biomethane into natural gas infrastructure
Exporters to get an extra year on methane rules: EU's Ursula von der Leyen
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Railway Manager Booked For Harassment
A deputy station manager in Kalyan, Thane, has been booked by railway police for allegedly sending inappropriate WhatsApp messages and making improper advances towards a woman colleague. The case was registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
2027 should be marked as Metro Year: Maha CM calls for completion of Metro routes
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed officials to designate 2027 as the Metro Year by clearing pending works and completing at least 70 km of Metro routes by next year. He instructed agencies to accelerate progress and expand the target of completing 36 km of Metro lines by December 2026 to 50 km. To complete infrastructure projects within stipulated timelines, at least 50 per cent of project work should rely on mechanisation, he said. Fadnavis also advised officials to address labour shortages through mechanisation while ensuring the availability of skilled workers. The Chief Minister was speaking during a Chief Ministers War Room meeting to review various infrastructure projects. Regarding Metro Line 2B (D.N. Nagar to Chembur), Fadnavis said a special 12-hour road block should be planned on Sundays, whenever required, to complete girder installation work near Juhu Circle. He said further road blocks should be decided after assessing progress while ensuring minimal inconvenience to citizens. The Chief Minister directed that the Sewri-Worli Elevated Corridor connection be completed and opened to the public before May 31, 2027. He said planning must be undertaken to prevent traffic congestion wherever a new road merges with an existing corridor. Immediate technology-driven solutions should be identified for traffic bottlenecks at Vakola Junction, along with necessary interventions at congestion hotspots on the Western Express Highway, he added. Fadnavis said the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other agencies must maintain updated mapping of underground utility networks. A streamlined system should be developed so that such data is easily accessible during utility and infrastructure works, thereby reducing project completion timelines. At active infrastructure construction sites, guidance boards, barricades and other safety measures must be installed to ensure the safety of both citizens and workers. He also directed the establishment of an independent safety management company to develop a low-cost business model for such services. Reviewing the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Water Supply Scheme, Fadnavis said care must be taken to ensure that every household receives a tap connection. He said planning should be undertaken in a manner that avoids repeated road excavation while laying connections. Agencies must ensure that contractors do not merely complete routine work but actively achieve the targets set for the project, he added. The Chief Minister warned that contractors who delay projects or fail to complete them despite expiry of deadlines would face blocklisting. He also directed officials to expedite legal proceedings and land possession issues related to Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli). Fadnavis reviewed projects including the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector, Metro Line 9 (Dahisar East to Mira-Bhayander), Metro Line 5 (Thane to Dhamankar Naka and Kasheli Depot), Metro Line 2B (D.N. Nagar to Diamond Garden-Mandale), Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli), and the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar City Water Supply Scheme, according to an official government release.
Pradeep Purnekar Murder: Main Accused Custody Extended
A Thane court extended the police custody of Satish alias Pappya Shinde, the main accused in the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar. Police are investigating the recovery of weapons, mobile phone records, and CCTV footage, while two more arrests have been made and prime suspects remain at large.
Navi Mumbai Airport expands multimodal transport network ahead of winter flight schedule
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 5 (IANS) Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is strengthening its public transport and ground mobility infrastructure ahead of the Winter Schedule 2026-27, with a wider network of buses, taxis, autorickshaws, car rentals, and airport shuttles aimed at improving connectivity across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune and the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region, it was announced on Monday. The airport, operated by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), is preparing for the Winter Schedule that will run from October 25, 2026, to March 27, 2027. As part of the expansion, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will launch e-Shivai electric bus services from NMIA on October 7. The first phase of MSRTC services will connect the airport with Dadar, Borivali and Pune. Fares from NMIA have been set at Rs 450 for Pune, Rs 210 for Borivali, and Rs 170 for Dadar East. Children below 12 years and women travelling with a National Common Mobility Card will be eligible for a 50 per cent fare concession. The Dadar-NMIA service will operate through Sion and Atal Setu, while the Borivali-NMIA route will connect CSMIA Terminal 1, Bandra, and Atal Setu. The Pune route will have two daily services, with one operating in the morning and another in the afternoon. MSRTC also plans to introduce services connecting NMIA with Thane and Nashik by mid-November. Private bus operator Chalo Bus is already providing 21 daily services connecting NMIA with Marol in Andheri East, Bandra, Dadar, and the World Trade Centre in Colaba. The operator is also adding capacity during peak periods to cater to passenger and airport employee movement. Within Navi Mumbai, Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) is operating seven dedicated airport routes, A1 to A7, linking Terminal 1 with Kharkopar, Targhar, Belapur, Nerul, Panvel, Khandeshwar and the Airport Project Office. Services between Belapur and Nerul are available every 15-20 minutes during peak hours, while further connectivity to Vashi and Panvel is planned. The airport is also expanding taxi and last-mile connectivity. Uber Go and Uber Premier will provide app-based cab services, while Uber Auto will cater to passengers seeking on-demand autorickshaw services for shorter journeys. Prepaid taxi and autorickshaw facilities, along with car rental services, are also being introduced at the airport. Bharat Taxi is scheduled to begin operations at NMIA from October 10 with a dedicated fleet of up to 40 vehicles, adding another option for passengers travelling to and from the airport. A complimentary inter-airport shuttle service is also being introduced between NMIA and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). Operated by Cityflo, Aarya and Chalo, the shuttle will run every hour and provide passengers with a direct transfer option between Mumbai's two airports. Overall ground transport capacity at NMIA is being scaled up to 4,594 vehicles and services, including 3,787 app-based taxis, 184 car rentals, 171 autorickshaws and 547 buses. The airport is also deploying mobility signage, improved wayfinding systems and on-ground passenger assistance, with designated areas for buses, shuttles, arrivals, departures and private vehicles.
FDA seizes banned pan masala, scented tobacco worth 2.69 crore in Maharashtra
Maharashtra FDA seized banned pan masala, flavoured tobacco and other prohibited products, along with vehicles worth 2.69 crore, during raids across Thane and Palghar. The action was part of a crackdown on the illegal transportation, storage and sale of such products.
Nagpur Man Finds About Wife's Affair, She Kills Him 8 Months After Love Marriage
Thane police arrest woman in husband's murder linked to extramarital affair and dispute.
Thane Doctor assault: Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre surrenders, sent to jail
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre and the three accused were remanded to Adharwadi Jail in Kalyan after surrendering on Sunday, officials said. The Supreme Court had directed them to surrender before the trial court by October 5
Revealed: the methane mega-leaks from UN climate summit host Turkey
'This year wasnt going too well for me...': Patil after winning three medals
Despite missing out on gold, Thane-based shooter Rudrankksh Patil is delighted with his multiple podium finishes at Asian Games in a season marred by kit changes and mental challenges, among other issues
Shiv Sena (UBT) mans murder: Thane crime branch hunts for 7.65mm firearm, chopper
Corporator Mhatre Surrenders After SC Cancels Bail In Doctor Assault
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre and three others surrendered to a Thane trial court after the Supreme Court cancelled their bail in a doctor assault case. The apex court overturned a Bombay High Court order, emphasizing the need to protect doctors from violence and intimidation, and highlighted Mhatre's criminal history.
Thane cab driver jumps off Raigad fort
Mumbai, Thane, Palghar to witness hot and humid conditions: IMD
Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad and Ratnagiri are expected to see hot and humid conditions in isolated pockets on October 4 and 5, an IMD weather bulletin said
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Will bury dictatorship manufactured under Make in India: Uddhav Thackeray at Mumbai rally
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday launched direct attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI) during a rally in Mumbai. Referring to PM Modi's 'Make in India' initiative, Thackeray said, When he first became the Prime Minister, he announced Make in India. We supported that vision. But if you are manufacturing a dictator under Make in India, we stand here today to bury that dictatorship. Everything else under Make in India is fine, but if you attempt to become a dictator, consider your authoritarianism buried. Addressing 'Garjana Morcha' in Mumbai, organised by the Shiv Sena(UBT) with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray launched a scathing attack on the Central government and the ECI over allegations of systemic electoral fraud and the erosion of democratic institutions. He framed the demonstration as a ationwide crusade to safeguard Indias constitutional fabric and civil liberties, warning that public resentment could soon spill over into the streets if institutional overreach continues. Raising concerns over electoral roll manipulations, Uddhav Thackeray alleged that 13 crore voters have been erased from electoral lists across the country. That figure equals the entire population of Maharashtra. Is this arbitrary deletion acceptable to you? he asked the protesting crowd. He accused the authorities of 'stealthily purging vast voter bases. He pointed out that nearly 13 crore voters nationwide, including two crore in Maharashtra alone, have been unaccounted for or disenfranchised. He further noted that 70 lakh voters in Tamil Nadu and 30 lakh voters in West Bengal were removed. Pointing to West Bengal, Uddhav Thackeray noted that several invalidated voter applications were recently deemed valid right before the upcoming byelections. Criticising the legal delays, he questioned why urgent petitions filed in the Supreme Court face scheduled hearings just a day before polling. If the hearing takes place on the 5th and polling is on the 6th, how can reinstated voters exercise their rights? The ruling regime has captured every independent institution, he alleged. Questioning the credibility and appointment process of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Uddhav Thackeray criticised the legislative removal of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the selection panel. He highlighted that the three-member panel now consists of the Prime Minister, a Cabinet Minister -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah -- and the Leader of the Opposition. With Home Minister Amit Shah on the committee, it creates an automatic 2-1 majority for the ruling government. Despite formal dissent from the Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, Gyanesh Kumar was appointed without waiting for scheduled court hearings. His appointment is fundamentally biased, he alleged. Remarking on the political narrative, Uddhav Thackeray asserted that while the BJP once built a narrative against alleged Congress corruption, current public sentiment across the nation has shifted to an India Against Vote-Chor (India Against Vote Thieves) movement. Denouncing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Uddhav Thackeray claimed the party is incapable of governance. Governance and the BJP are polar opposites. What you are running is not an administration -- it is sheer political retribution, he charged, estimating that verifying the remaining disputed voter applications at the current pace would take nearly 146 months. Questioning the law and order state under the ruling administration in Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray cited the recent murder of Shiv Sena office-bearer Pradeep Purnekar in Thane. Where are your police forces and Home Minister now? Is this your version of Hindutva? he asked. He added that the terms BJP and administration have become contradictory, characterising the current administration as driven by political vengeance. Invoking Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, he noted that Balasaheb consistently rejected such a miserable and vengeful version of democracy. Where is your Hindutva government when crimes against women and citizens are rising across the nation? he asked. Issuing a direct warning to the ruling establishment, Uddhav Thackeray said: You may have captured institutions and administrations, but the streets belong to the people. A day will come when you will find it difficult to even walk these public streets. The protest march, stretching from Metro Cinema to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters at CSMT, saw thousands of supporters marching with only the Indian Tricolour, strictly eschewing party flags. The rally united a broad coalition of opposition parties, with participation from the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar), Congress, Peasants and Workers Party of India (PWP), Left parties, along with MNS and Shiv Sena(UBT) cadres. The high-profile joint rally signals a major political escalation in Maharashtra, bringing opposing political factions together to challenge the Election Commission.
Thane MACT awards Rs 38 lakh to mother six years after sons road death
In its order passed on Saturday, MACT member R V Mohite rejected claims that the deceased was responsible for the accident and directed the offending vehicles insurer to pay the compensation initially
Thane teacher dupes autorickshaw driver of Rs 10.30 lakh over fake govt jobs
According to the complaint, the 46-year-old victim, who lives in Bhiwandi in Thane district, had enrolled his daughter for pre-recruitment training for police jobs at an academy near Kalyan Railway Station
Wife Held For Husband's Murder Over Alleged Affair
Thane police have arrested a woman who was on the run for one-and-a-half months in connection with the murder of her husband in Nagpur. The accused, Deepali Salunke, allegedly had an extramarital affair, which led to discord and ultimately the fatal attack on her husband, Gaurav Ragde. She confessed to her involvement during interrogation.
Pradeep Purnekar murder: Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders kin demand CBI probe in Thane
Purnekars family met visiting BJP leaders, including MLA Sanjay Kelkar and MLC Niranjan Davkhare, on Friday, urging them to arrange an urgent meeting with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to ensure a fair investigation free from political pressure
Kashmir gets first machine-sown direct-seeded rice crop
First Time in Kashmir: SKUAST-K Demonstrates Mechanised Direct-Seeded Rice at Khudwani Khudwani (Kulgam), Oct 03: For the first time in the Valley, rice has been sown by machine straight into the main field, skipping the nursery, the puddling and the transplanting that have defined paddy cultivation in Kashmir for generations. At the Mountain Research Centre for Field Crops (MRCFC), SKUAST-Kashmir, in Khudwani, scientists this season demonstrated mechanised Direct-Seeded Rice (DSR) over one hectare, with half the plot under DSR and the other half under conventional puddled transplanted rice, grown side by side under identical conditions for direct comparison. Dr Tasneem Mubarak, the project's Principal Investigator, said the demonstration marked a historic first for the Valley, where direct-seeded rice, known locally as Votur, was sown through a machine for the first time. The technique is not entirely new to Kashmir, Dr Mubarak told Rising Kashmir. Before the Green Revolution, farmers in the Valley practised a form of direct sowing they called 'Vothur', broadcasting pre-germinated seed by hand across the field. But the method came with serious drawbacks. The biggest problem farmers faced was weeds, he said, explaining that without proper tilling and a lack of novel herbicides, weeds overran the fields. Since sowing was done by hand rather than with any precision method, the crop grew patchy in some places and too dense in others, with birds also damaging the broadcast seed. There was no suitable herbicide at the time that could control every category of weed, which meant farmers had to weed the fields repeatedly through the season by hand, in addition to thinning the crop where it grew too dense, Dr Mubarak said, describing it as a laborious form of farming that consumed large amounts of human labour. By the 1960s, as the Green Revolution reached Kashmir, farmers shifted almost entirely to transplanted rice, which allowed better control over plant population and made it easier to manage weeds through proper tillage, standing water and herbicide application. Direct seeding fell out of use, Dr Mubarak said, ot because it was a flawed idea, but because the tools needed to make it work well simply did not exist at the time. He said farmers lacked a suitable variety with the right potential, and precision sowing methods were not available either, adding that weed management and, more recently, shrinking water resources, remained the other major gaps. The machine used at Khudwani sows seed at an exact, adjustable spacing, anywhere from 10 centimetres to 25 centimetres apart depending on the variety and the field, while placing fertiliser directly beneath the seed in the same pass. The spacing can be modified in the machine according to the situation, the variety and the location, which is why the method is called precision sowing, Dr Mubarak said. Because the method eliminates nursery-raising, puddling and transplanting entirelyoperations that each consume significant water, time and manual labourthe savings compound quickly. Thirty-five to forty per cent of water is saved through the technique in general, Dr Mubarak said, adding that this season, thanks to evenly distributed rainfall, the demonstration plot saved as much as 50 per cent of the water a conventional transplanted crop would have needed. He said eliminating the nursery raising, puddling and transplanting alone cuts labour requirements by roughly 40 to 45 per cent, and once the crop is harvested and threshed mechanically as well, total labour savings cross 50 per cent compared to the traditional method. After sowing, the field gets one irrigation immediately, then none for the next 10 to 15 days while the seedlings emerge, followed by intermittent irrigation monitored through water-level tubes installed below the surface. Novel herbicides now available can control a much wider range of weed species than what farmers had access to decades ago, cutting down the weeding labour that once made direct seeding so demanding, Dr Mubarak said. The technology also has an environmental payoff. Standing water in conventional transplanted rice drives significant methane emissions, averaging around 200 kg per hectare, Dr Mubarak said. Under DSR, with less standing water through the season, that figure drops to around 60 kg per hectare, a reduction of 60 to 80 per cent. The research behind the technology has been published in journals including Scientific Reports (Nature group), BMC Plant Biology, Advances in Weed Science, and Sustainability. Dr Mubarak, along with Prof Ashaq Hussain and Dr Intikhab Aalam, who worked on the project, were conferred the Achiever of the Year award by SKUAST-Kashmir in January 2026 in recognition of the work. Dr Mubarak said the Khudwani demonstration, carried out under an ICAR-IIRR project, is meant to be the first step toward testing how the technology fits into Kashmir's existing cropping systems. Since DSR sowing has to be done in May, the team is now studying which rice varieties and cropping sequences will work best around that timeline.
FDA raids: Banned pan masala, flavoured tobacco worth Rs 2.69 crore seized
The Maharashtra FDA seized banned pan masala, flavoured tobacco and other prohibited food products, along with three vehicles, worth Rs 2.69 crore in raids across Thane and Palghar on Friday and Saturday
Thane court sentences man to 5 years for harassing minor girls online
Navi Mumbai: Excise Department seizes 600 boxes of fake country liquor, one held
Acting on a tip-off about the illegal transportation of counterfeit country liquor, officials from the State Excise Department, Thane-1, conducted a raid near Juinagar railway station on the Panvel-Sion Highway around 11.30 am
Thane Murder: Opposition Demands CBI Probe For Slain Sena (UBT) Leader
Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sushma Andhare has called for a CBI probe into the murder of party leader Pradeep Purnekar in Thane, alleging contract killing and potential political pressure on local police. Opposition parties are planning a protest march, while police have made arrests, and the victim's son has accused a rival Shiv Sena leader.
Thane Opposition To Protest Over Sena Leader Murder
Opposition parties in Thane, including Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP), and MNS, have announced a protest march to the Police Commissionerate on October 9. This demonstration is in response to the deteriorating law and order situation following the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar. Police have made arrests in the case, and the victim's son has accused a rival Shiv Sena leader of involvement.
Best Apple Find My Bluetooth trackers 2026: AirTag alternatives that
Macworld In the 15 years since it first appeared on the iPhone, Apples Find My technology has transformed from a simple GPS-based phone finder to a versatile ecosystem of devices not just from Apple but many specialized accessory makers in all exciting shapes, sizes, and forms. Apples Find My app offers a unified, secure way to locate all your Apple devices (iPhone, Watch, AirPods, and Mac) and items (AirTags plus third-party trackers such as these reviewed here) via an anonymous network of millions of Apple devices that ping encrypted Bluetooth to report their location back to iCloud, even when offline. These are detected by other nearby Apple devices, relaying the location data securely to you. Find My helps you to locate misplaced items in seconds, alerts you if you leave them behind, and works through your Apple device. Find My features See all your devices on a map Get the distance and direction with Precision Finding Share your lost items location Play a sound to find your device Notify When Left Behind Display a message for someone who finds it Find devices that are offline or powered off Best Find My AirTag alternatives Apples AirTags are cute, but at 8mm thick, theyre too bulbous to realistically fit in your wallet. The latest 2nd generation AirTag doesnt change the originals dimensions, leaving the market open to third-party trackers that are thinner, louder and more capable. The most common type of AirTag alternative that works directly with Apples Find My is a thin card design that can slip into your wallet or purse just like a bank card. These can be under 2mm in thickness. If you have an AirTag, stop reading and check out the best AirTag accessories , but if you need a new tracker, Apples Find My ecosystem has broken away from locating just Apple devices and AirTags to tracking just about anything, from keys to wallets , glasses cases , and passports , to bikes and pets (although Apple doesnt recommend AirTags for pets ). In January 2026, Apple released a new version of its AirTag; read our new AirTag 2 review . The 2nd Generation AirTag features a louder alert chime and improved range for super-local discovery. However, it retains the same small but curiously bulky shape that makes these third-party FindMy trackers more appealing. While all the non-Apple trackers listed below work perfectly with Apples Find My app, there is on area where the AirTag offers something unique: Precision Finding , which uses an Ultra Wideband chip that is exclusive to Apple and not publicly available to other tracker makers. This feature guides you to the tracker with more detailed directions when you are close bywithin about 1015 meters (3350 feet). The non-AirTag trackers will guide you on a map just like an AirTag but reply on their alert sound when you get closer. Apple AirTag (2026) Read our review Price When Reviewed: Single AirTag: $29; Pack of 4 AirTags: $99 Best Prices Today: $24 at Amazon | $24 at Best Buy US | $24 at Walmart Here we roundup the best Find My Bluetooth trackers , sorted by category. Some of them also work with Google Find Hub as well as Apple Find My. Think of each as an AirTag in a different shape and formusually more convenient than Apples bulbous tracker pebble. Best Find My wallet cards Best Find My luggage accessories Best Find My passport holders Best Find My keychains Best Find My glasses case Best Find My magnetic iPhone wallets Best Find My MacBook sleeve Best Find My bike tracker Best Find My wallet cards The thinnest Find My trackers you can buy, these cards will fit in your wallet or general card slots just like any bank or travel card. There are wallets that fit Apples AirTags but they add unnecessary bulk compared to these slim trackers. Even Apples new AirTag is still too bulky for slim wallets so these Find My wallet-card trackers are perfect alternatives. Ugreen FineTrack Slim Wallet Tracker Slimmest tracker card Pros Super slim Rechargeable Price When Reviewed: $29.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $16.78 View Deal $19.99 View Deal $22.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : 10-20m Charging : Via proprietary charger (included) Battery capacity : 155mAh Speaker Volume : 80dB Thin : 1.7mm Weight : 20g Colors : Black This Find My tracker card is just 1.7mm thickthats less than 1mm thicker than a standard credit card. It is certified to IP68 waterproof protection, and should also resist any dust and fluff in your wallet. It connects as an Item in the Apple Find My app. Remarkably, its battery is rechargeable via a proprietary wireless charger that connects to any USB-C wall charger. Ugreen reckons the card will last up to a year on a single charge and offers over 10 years of battery life. Lululook AirCard Pro tracker Slim and loud with lanyard Pros Super slim Wirelessly rechargeable Lanyard slot Price When Reviewed: $24.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Lululook $49.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 45m Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 100mAh Speaker Volume : 100dB Thin : 1.8mm Weight : 13g Colors : White, Black At 1.8mm this is one of the slimmest Find My trackers available. Only the Ugreen FineTracker is thinner. One of the reasons that this is the lightest tracker card on test is its lanyard slot, which reduces weight and fits the included cord. It is also quite loud at 100dB when you need to find it via its alert sound. The battery capacity is smaller than most, but you can recharge it using a standard wireless charger. Satechi FindAll Card Most colorful tracker card Pros Slim Wirelessly rechargeable Color choices Price When Reviewed: $34.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $34.99 View Deal $34.99 View Deal $34.99 View Deal Satechi $34.99 View Deal $34.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Connection Range : 10-20m (indoor), 20-50m (outdoor) Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 220mAh Speaker Volume : 80-90dB Thin : 2.3mm Weight : 17.8g Colors : Black, Sand, Desert Rose Another card-shaped Find My tracker is part of the same FindAll range as the Satechi Luggage Tag reviewed above, and available in the same pastel colors plus black. This one is thicker than the Ugreen FineTracker card, reviewed above (2.3cm thick vs 1.7cm), but its still much slimmer than an AirTag. However, it does have the advantage of being recharged with any wireless charger that you might use for your iPhone or AirPods. Chipolo CARD Loud tracker card with special button Pros Slim Loud Wirelessly rechargeable Price When Reviewed: $39 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $38.99 View Deal Chipolo $39 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 120m Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 180mAh Speaker Volume : 110dB Thin : 2.5mm Weight : 17g Colors : Black This Find My tracker card is a tiny bit thicker than the others at 2.5mm, but it is still very light and fits into a wallet card slot with ease. At 100dB, it has a louder alert than some, and it claims the best range. A special feature means you can double-press the cards button to quickly locate your iPhone if youve mislaid it nearby. It charges via regular wireless chargers. It works with Apple Find My and Android Find Hub. After a prolonged period of full testing Chipolo now claims a full 12 months of battery life for its CARD between charges. Chipolo The company has collaborated with Dutch pocketwear brand Secrid to market the Chipolo x Secrid Miniwallet Trackable partnering its CARD with Secrids Miniwallet, which amplifies the cards alert sound by 3dB. The walletmeasuring 4 x 2.6 x 0.8 inches (102 x 65 x 21mm)features a mechanism that slides up to nine cards out for easy access. There is extra storage for currency notes and bills, and it comes with a button closure and RFID protection. The Miniwallet Trackable is available in black, dark blue, and (pictured above) light blue with an orange lever. It is priced at $140 / 120 / 120 . UAG Metropolis Tracker Card Durable tracker card Pros Loud Wirelessly rechargeable Price When Reviewed: $44.95 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $29.95 View Deal $29.95 View Deal UAG $44.95 View Deal $44.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 20m Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 110mAh Speaker Volume : 95dB Thin : 3mm Weight : 16g Colors : Black/Micro Hexagon While a little thicker at 3mm, this dual iOS and Android tracker is very light and will slip into nearly any wallet. Its fancy-looking polycarbonate shell is IPX4 water-resistant as youd expect from a brand that specializes in tough tech. UAG claims that the battery life between wireless charges is 5-6 monthsduring charging an indicator light turns on and then turns off once fully charged. You can twin it with UAGs durable MagSafe-compatible magnetic Metropolis Wallet to clamp to the back of your iPhone. The wallet features a Kevlar inlay, and can hold the tracker and five other cards. At the back is its own kickstand. Rolling Square AirCard Pro Dual Loudest tracker card Pros Slim Loud Wirelessly rechargeable Price When Reviewed: $39.90 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Check on Amazon Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 80m Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 220mAh Speaker Volume : 150dB Thin : 2.2mm Weight : 18g Colors : Gray This Find My tracker card is 2.2mm thicka little slimmer than the Satechi FindAll Card but thicker than the Ugreen FineTracker. It claims to have the loudest alert sound of all the Bluetooth tracker cards, with a 20mm buzzer, claiming it is twice as loud as other trackers. Rolling Square says that it is built with anti-explosion fibreglass and CNC-machined aluminum, and it looks a bit more interesting than the standard tracker card. It charges with any standard wireless charger. It works with both Apple Find My and Google Android Find Hub apps. KeySmart SmartCard Pro Tracker card with longest battery life Pros Slim Longest battery life Wirelessly rechargeable Price When Reviewed: $49.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price KeySmart $49.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 50m Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 350mAh Speaker Volume : 65dB Thin : 2.4mm Weight : 21g Colors : Gray This slim tracker card has an aluminum frame and semi-transparent shell, giving it the polished look and feel of a premium metal credit card. But its standout feature is its unmatched two-year battery life, helped by its efficient architecture and capacious 350mAh battery. When it finally does run out, you just pop it onto a wireless charger to top it right back up. Ugreens FineTrack 2 trackers have larger 5-year batteries built in but they arent rechargeable like the KeySmart. You can choose to use it with either Apple FindMy or Android Find Hub. Aukey Track Mate 3 Smart Bluetooth Tracker QR code for networking Pros Slim Wirelessly rechargeable QR code contact details Price When Reviewed: $25.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Aukey $25.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 80m Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 170mAh Speaker Volume : 80dB Thin : 2.2mm Weight : 20.4g Colors : Gray Another slim 2.2mm Find My tracker card, the Aukey Track Mate 3s special feature is a QR code on the back that enables users to update contact information and manage a digital business card, so it can be used for both networking and the recovery of lost items if someone finds it and has the wherewithal to try the code. Best Find My luggage accessories Losing luggage on your travels is a dread that can be allayed with a Find My tracker embedded into the tag. You can even use it to guess when your suitcase is coming down the carousel or discover with horror that its in South America rather than Paris. Of course, the Apple AirTag does this too, but requires an extra accessory holder. Satechi Vegan-Leather FindAll Luggage Tag Pros Elegant travel accessory Wirelessly rechargeable Color choices Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $44.99 View Deal $44.99 View Deal $44.99 View Deal Satechi $44.99 View Deal $44.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Connection Range : 10-20m (indoor), 20-50m (outdoor) Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 150mAh Speaker Volume : 80-90dB Weight : 42g Colors : Black, Sand, Desert Rose With this Satechi Find My-enabled vegan-leather luggage tag, you can track your luggage through your entire trip. Its built to withstand the rigors of international travel while retaining its classic good looks and rather elegant design, and is available in Black, Sand, and Desert Rose colors with an adjustable strap. It has space for you to write your name and contact details behind a privacy flap, and hides its inner tracking technology well. Its 150mAh battery is wirelessly rechargeable via standard wireless chargers (battery life up to 8 months), and the tracker has a connection range of 10-20 meters indoors and 20-50 meters outdoors. When you want to find it, you can trigger a loud chime and receive precise directions to your items location. Chipolo LOOP Pros Great range of colors Loud USB-C charging Flexible silicone loop Price When Reviewed: $39 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $39 View Deal Chipolo $39 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 120m Charging : USB-C Battery capacity : 165mAh Speaker Volume : 125dB Weight : 10g Colors : Coral, Honey, Mint, Navy, Chalk, Charcoal Stick with Apple AirTag white if you must, but why not splash some color into your life with this cute Bluetooth tracker with a flexible silicone loop thats perfect to attach to luggage. Its rechargeable via USB-C, so you wont need to worry about replacing the battery, and as with the Chipolo CARD, you can double-press the cards button to quickly locate your iPhone if youve mislaid it nearby. Using the Chipolo app, you can ring the tracker to make its charging light blink, helping you find your item even in the dark. Its rated IP67 for formidable water and dust resistancethese trackers are ready to go the distance with your precious items. It works with both Apple Find My and Google Android Find Hub apps. Chipolo Chipolo has launched two Limited Edition LOOPs with fresh colors Morning Mist and Deep Sunset for the summer time when youre out and about more and more likely to lose a bag or suitcase. The product will be available on Chipolo.net and Amazon. Apple AirTag (2026) plus your choice of loop accessory Pros Great range of third-party loops Loud Precision Finding Cons Requires extra accessory luggage loop Replaceable rather than rechargeable battery Price When Reviewed: Single AirTag: $29; Pack of 4 AirTags: $99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $24 View Deal $24 View Deal $24 View Deal $27.99 View Deal $29 View Deal $29 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Connection Range : Up to 50m Charging : Replaceable CR2032 battery Battery capacity : 210mAh Speaker Volume : 85dB Weight : 12g Colors : White tag, optional loop color Of course, you can choose an Apple AirTag and pair it with your choice of luggage loop: weve reviewed the best AirTag accessories elsewhere for a bunch of options. By choosing an AirTag you get more accurate local discovery help with Find Mys Apple-exclusive Precision Finding but you do have to but the tracker and the luggage loop separately. Read our full Apple AirTag (2026) review Ugreen FineTrack 2 Tracker Pros Soccer-ball shaped Loud Very long battery life Fluorescent accents Cons Battery not rechargeable North America only Price When Reviewed: $19.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $13.99 View Deal $19.99 View Deal Ugreen $19.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 20m Charging : Built-in battery Battery capacity : 600mAh Speaker Volume : 110dB Weight : 23g Colors : Gray, fluorecent You cant recharge the built-in battery in the Ugreen FineTrack 2 tracker but the company claims it will last 5 years. Ugreen is calling this tracker a Soccer Ball because of its round shape and fluorescent accents, and I have to say its rather cute. It comes with a decent-sized lanyard, and will work with just about any object but works especially well on a bag. The built-in battery neither rechargeable nor replaceable but Ugreen claims it will last at least five years, claims its maker. XtremeMac X-Lock Pro Pros TSA-approved luggage lock USB-C charging Price When Reviewed: $34.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price XTremeMac $34.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 20m Charging : USB-C Battery capacity : 60mAh Speaker Volume : 80dB Weight : 42g Colors : Black Small but secure, the XtremeMac X-Lock Pro measures just 4.6 x 4.2 x 1.4cm, and can be used to secure not only your luggage but anything the 10.4cm cable can hook around. Being Find My-enabled it will also help you locate your luggage when its out of your sight. Its approved by the TSA so wont get you into trouble at Security. Best Find My passport holders In the days when air travel was a rare treat or when you travelled to different continents via ocean liner, everyone had a passport holder. The advent of the Find My tracker puts the passport wallet back in vogue and makes it even more useful. Journey Loc8 Passport Finder Wallet Pros Stylish travel accessory Wirelessly rechargeable RFID card protection Price When Reviewed: $99.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price journey $99.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : 20m (indoor), 50m (outdoor) Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 150mAh Speaker Volume : 85dB Weight : 138g Colors : Black This super-organized Apple Find My-enabled passport wallet holds not only your passport, but also up to five cards (with RFID protection to prevent data theft), cash, a handy pen, a boarding pass, and other travel essentials. The wireless charging pad is hidden away behind where the passport sits. Inside, the soft fine-woven fabric contrasts with the supple exterior. Satechi FindAll Passport Cover Pros Elegant travel accessory Wirelessly rechargeable RFID card protection Color choices Price When Reviewed: $59.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $59.99 View Deal $59.99 View Deal $59.99 View Deal Satechi $59.99 View Deal $59.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Connection Range : 10-20m (indoor), 20-50m (outdoor) Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 150mAh Speaker Volume : 80-90dB Weight : 104g Colors : Black, Sand, Desert Rose Satechis FindAll rangein the same elegant color rangeincludes the vegan-leather Passport Cover that stores not only your precious travel documentation but four cards with RFID protection to secure you from data thieves. Plus, you can recharge the battery via the wireless pad on the front of the case. Best Find My keychains Although its one of the most obvious uses for an AirTag, Apples device has no hole or loop for attaching it directly to a keyring. There are plenty of good-looking keychains that can host an Apple AirTagindeed we have reviewed a bunch of them in our roundup of the best AirTag accessories . The expansion of the whole Find My ecosystem means you dont have to choose Apple or AirTag, just certified Find My solutions, including these excellent third-party keyrings. Journey LOC8 Finder Fob 2 Universal Pros Lightweight USB-C charging Price When Reviewed: $29.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Journey $29.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : 10-20m (indoor), 20-50m (outdoor) Charging : USB-C Battery capacity : 120mAh Speaker Volume : 80-90dB Weight : 12g Colors : Black, White Why choose the Journey LOC8 Finder Fob 2 over the Apple AirTag? You can recharge it via standard USB-C rather than need to replace the battery every couple of years. This is more convenient, cheaper and better for the planet. Youll never look at your AirTag in the same way again. The Universal in the name means it is compatible with both Apple Find My and Android Find Hub. Chipolo POP Bluetooth Tracker Pros Very loud Lightweight Cons Replaceable rather than rechargeable battery Price When Reviewed: $29 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $29 View Deal Chipolo $29 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 120m Charging : Replaceable CR2032 battery Battery capacity : 225mAh Speaker Volume : 120dB Weight : 9g Colors : Blue, Red, Yellow, Green, Black, White Before you resort to the Find My app to sound an alert to help you find your missing item, the glaring color of this super-lightweight 0.26-inch thick plastic tracker means you should be able to easily spot it. It stands out a mile from all the other dull trackers out there. Indeed, it goes much further than that. It works with the two major Find apps (iOS and Android), but also connects to its own Chipolo app mentioned at the start of this article. You can buy a 4-pack of mixed colors for $90 / 90 . The only slight downside is that the POP uses the same replaceable CR2032 battery as the AirTag rather than being rechargeable itself. It works with both Apple Find My and Google Android Find Hub apps. Chipolo For Merc drivers (or wannabes) there is now the special Chipolo Loop (Mercedes-Benz Edition) including a brushed metal loop and matte black shell with the iconic chrome Star to keep with your car keys. Unlike the Benz cars, it is priced the same as the standard editions of the Loop (reviewed further up this chart). It is available direct from Chipolo , Mercedes-Benzs dealerships, and Amazon . Satechi Vegan-Leather FindAll Keychain Pros Wirelessly rechargeable Color choices Price When Reviewed: $29.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $29.99 View Deal $29.99 View Deal $29.99 View Deal Satechi $29.99 View Deal $29.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Connection Range : 10-20m (indoor), 20-50m (outdoor) Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 180mAh Speaker Volume : 80-90dB Weight : 14.3g Colors : Black, Sand, Desert Rose Another fine member of Satechis FindAll range and available in the attractive Sand and Desert Rose colors, as well as Black, is the sleek Vegan-Leather FindAll Keychainwirelessly rechargeable via standard chargers, so not requiring battery replacements as the AirTag does. And it looks just as great attached to a bag or suitcase. Orbitkey Key Organiser Tracker Pros Up to seven keys Protects phone from scratches Wirelessly rechargeable Color choices Price When Reviewed: $69.90 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Orbitkey $69.90 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : 50m (outdoor) Charging : Via proprietary charger (included) Battery capacity : 180mAh Speaker Volume : 100-110dB Weight : 26g Colors : Cobalt, Blush, Black, Citrus, Orange Orbitkey, as its name suggests, has been a pioneer in key organizers since 2013. It now has a range of key organizers in five colors with an integrated Apple FindMy (and Google Android Find Hub) tracker. Its available in Leather ($84.90) or leather-like polyurethane ($69.90)both of which should protect your phone or whatever else is in your pocket or handbag from key scratches. The Key Organiser can stack 3-7 keys, and is best suited if you have a lot of keys rather than just one or two. It charges via its own (included) magnetic wireless charger, and claims a 3-5-month battery life between charges. Orbitkey Orbitkey also offers the tracker as a standalone non-keychain tracker. The $35 Orbitkey Universal Tracker will fit in one of the companys standard Key Organisers or you can slip it into pretty much anything you want tracked. Like the Key Organiser Tracker it works with both Apple and Google tracker systems, and comes in a bunch of easily distinguishable colors: Pistachio, Black, Lilac, Granite, and Tangerine. Ugreen FineTrack Smart Tracker (USB-C) Multipack Pros USB-C charging Keyring slot 2-pack or 4-pack Price When Reviewed: $29.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $17.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : 10-20m Charging : USB-C Battery capacity : 150mAh Speaker Volume : 80dB Weight : 50g Colors : Gray This tracker is like an AirTag with a slot for a keyring. You can attach it to whatever you like (if you ask nicely) and it includes all the features youve loved since the AirTag. Ugreen has a version that, like Apples AirTag, has a replaceable CR2032 battery. While this means longer life between battery swaps, we prefer this USB-C-rechargeable model that is available in a 2-pack or 4-pack . Ugreen Ugreen also sells the FineTrack Mini 2 Tracker , pictured above, available in a four pack. The super-lightweightIP68 water/dust-proof FineTrack Mini 2 has a louder 110dB speaker volume, and comes with a detachable loop so you can attach it to a bag or keyring. It also features fluorescent accents to make it visibly easier to find in the dark. It isnt rechargeable like the standard FineTrack but claims a 5-year running life with its built-in battery. It is also available at Amazon . Connection Range : 10-20m Charging : Built-in battery Battery capacity : 600mAh Speaker Volume : 110dB Weight : 13g Colors : Gray, fluorescent Journey LOC8 Urban & Motion Key Organizers Pros Stylish 6-key chains Leather and metal options Cons Proprietary charger Price When Reviewed: $109.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Journey $109.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 50m Charging : Proprietary charger Battery capacity : 80mAh (MOTION); 100mAh (URBAN) Speaker Volume : 80dB Weight : 44g Colors : Black, Orange, White, Brown There are two models of Find My-enabled keychain trackers in the Journey LOC8 range. The LOC8 Urban Key Organizer is wrapped in premium Nappa leather, while the LOC8 Motion Key Organizer is a starker metal design with an orange version that might excite iPhone 17 Pro owners. Both include a multi-tool component of a bottle-opener and a cardboard-cutter, though only the Urban model is compatible with both Apple and Android phones. Rolling Square AirNotch Pro Dual Loud keychain tracker Pros Loud Glow in the dark elements Cons Replaceable rather than rechargeable battery Price When Reviewed: $39.90 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Check on Amazon Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 80m Charging : Replaceable CR2032 battery Battery capacity : 225mAh Speaker Volume : 150dB Weight : 23g Colors : Gray This Find My keychain tracker is quite chunky but thats not a bad thing for a keychain you need to find in your bag. When you need to find it when its not where you thought it was, the alert sound is loudabout twice the volume as the AirTagvia omnidirectional buzzers. It also features glow-in-the-dark photoluminescent inserts to make it easier to seethis is based on watch technology, so its not surprising that Rolling Square is a Swiss company. It works with both Apple Find My and Google Android Find Hub apps. Rather than being wirelessly rechargeable, it uses the same replaceable CR2032 battery as the AirTag. Apple AirTag (2026) plus your choice of key ring accessory Pros Great range of third-party keyrings Loud Precision Finding Cons Requires extra accessory keychain Replaceable rather than rechargeable battery Price When Reviewed: Single AirTag: $29; Pack of 4 AirTags: $99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $24 View Deal $24 View Deal $24 View Deal $27.99 View Deal $29 View Deal $29 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Connection Range : Up to 50m Charging : Replaceable CR2032 battery Battery capacity : 210mAh Speaker Volume : 85dB Weight : 12g Colors : White tag, optional key chain color As with luggage loops you can choose an Apple AirTag and pair it with your choice of keychain: check out the best AirTag keychains elsewhere for your delectation. Again, by choosing an AirTag you get more accurate local discovery help with Find Mys Apple-exclusive Precision Finding but you do have to but the tracker and the keychain separately. Read our full Apple AirTag (2026) review Best Find My magnetic iPhone wallets Weve already looked at the best tracker cards that fit into your wallet but why not go the whole hog and get a Find My wallet? Journey LOC8 VERSA Money Clip Finder Wallet and Stand Pros Strong magnetic hold An option for cash users Cons Proprietary charger (MagSafe) Price When Reviewed: $89.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Journey $89.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 50m Charging : Proprietary charger (MagSafe); any wireless charger (Versa) Battery capacity : 150mAh Speaker Volume : 100dB (MagSafe); 80dB (Versa) Weight : 82g (MagSafe); 94g (Versa) Colors : Midnight, Light Gray Journey has two Find My-enabled wallets in its POC8 lineup. The LOC8 MagSafe Finder Wallet and Stand (pictured above left) holds up to five cards, secured with RFID protection. Its the slightly older of the two wallets and so charges via a proprietary charger (included) rather than wirelessly like the Loc8 Versa MagSafe Wallet with Money Clip (above right) that also holds five cards but also includes a money clip inside. Both are made from eco-conscious vegan leather. Both convert into a stand that can hold the iPhone in either portrait or landscape orientation. Best Find My glasses case If you have the sense to put your glasses away in a case youd think you remember where you put it. Fear not, Satechi has an Apple Find My-enabled case for your losable specs. 1. Satechi Vegan-Leather FindAll Glasses Case Pros Protects and locates eyeglasses Recharges wirelessly Price When Reviewed: $49.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $49.99 View Deal $49.99 View Deal Satechi $49.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 50m Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 150mAh Speaker Volume : 80-90dB Weight : 133g Colors : Black, Sand, Desert Rose You dont need your specs on to find your glasses with the built-in speaker in this Find My-enabled eyewear vegan-leather case, part of Satechis FindAll range. Elton John might struggle, but the case is compatible with most glasses, sunglasses, and even XR/AR devices such as VITURE Pro XR, XREAL Air 2, and Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. Best Find My MacBook bag and sleeve Your MacBook already has Apples Find My in its own software but you can double the tracking power with an enabled laptop sleeve that works even when your laptop is switched off and offline. Journey LOC8 Laptop Sleeve Universal Pros Stylish protection USB-C charging Price When Reviewed: $119.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Journey $119.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 50m Charging : USB-C Battery capacity : 230mAh Speaker Volume : 90dB Weight : 278g (13-14-inch); 352g (15-16-inch) Colors : Black If you travel a lot with your MacBook, whether on a short commute, a longer business trip, or a vacation, its wise to protect your laptop in a sleeve. Another member of the Journey LOC8 range of Find My-enabled accessories, this sleeve not only protects your MacBook from bumps and scratches but also helps you locate it or get alerts if its left behind. The sleeve is built from military-grade shock-absorbing materials and a cushioned interior, and its PU leather matte exterior can be used as a mousepad when the MacBook is out of its comfy confines. It features stretchable edges for a snug fit (choose between sizes for 13-14-inch and 15-16-inch laptops) with a neat magnetic closure keeping the laptop secure yet easily accessible. It charges via regular USB-C and works with both Apple Find My and Android Find Hub. Scapade AirPack Backpack Laptop bag with built-in tracker Pros Laptop bag with built-in Find My tracker Wirelessly rechargeable Loud Price When Reviewed: $199.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $199.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 30m Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 150mAh Speaker Volume : 120dB Colors : Black The AirPack Backpack, from Bacelona-based Scapade, is packed with smart features and surely the most luxurious padded laptop compartment of any backpack. The smart features include an integrated tracker that works with Apples Find My app so that users can quickly locate their backpack via iOS or macOS devices. The tracker has wireless charging (at the back of the bag) and a flashing indicator that signals active tracking for added peace of mind. The backpack is also equipped with a TSA-approved hidden zip lock at the top of the backpack, so highly secure while still compliant with airport regulations. The lightweight (1.3kg) backpack opens up flat for easy packing and unpacking, with a roomy 28L of organised within its waterresistant 29.5 x 20 x 45cm dimensions. There are two zipped side pockets and a front easy-access zipped compartment at the front, plus two zipped pockets inside, along with two flexible pockets for chargers and accessories. Best Find My bike tracker You are less likely to misplace your bicycle than you are your house keys, but there are trackers built specially for bike owners that incorporate theft alarms. 1. Knog Scout Bike Alarm and Finder Pros Alarm function USB-C charging Price When Reviewed: $59.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $57.75 View Deal Knog $64.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 30m Charging : USB-C Battery capacity : Data not supplied Speaker Volume : 85dB Weight : 25g Colors : Black This Find My-enabled tracker and bike alarm securely mounts to a standard water cage using the supplied anti-tamper screws. Once armed, any movement of the Scout-fitted Bike triggers a motion-sensitive audio alarm that should discourage further movement and alert the bikes ownerboth by the alarm sound and via a notification to the owners iPhone (when in Bluetooth range). Knog claims that the battery can last two to six months between USB-C charges. Rolling Square Can the Apple Find My and Google Android Find Hub apps work at the same time? All of the trackers reviewed here support Apples Find My app and functionality, and some can be switched over to Googles Android Find Hub if you change your phone to that platform. Using both networks simultaneously isnt possible due to Apple and Google policies and basic incompatibility between the Find My and Find Hub. To switch between the two networks, you must reset the tracker by removing it from the current app and then reconnect it on another device.
75-Year-Old Man Dies Of Heart Attack While Attending CJP Protest At Mumbai
A Thane resident who travelled to Shivaji Park for the CJP protest developed chest pain and later died during treatment at a nearby hospital.
75-Year-Old Dies Of Heart Attack During CJP Protest At Mumbai's Shivaji Park
The Shivaji Park police station official identified the victim as Gopalakrishna Subbaiya Pillai, a resident of Dosti West County (B Wing) in neighbouring Thane.
Rs 20.58 Crore Fraud: Textile Director Duped In Thane
A textile company director in Thane was allegedly defrauded of Rs 20.58 crore by five individuals who promised to secure loans for factory expansion and government uniform supply contracts. The accused reportedly misused financial documents and misappropriated funds.
Thane Police Register Case In Multi-Crore Property Fraud
Police in Maharashtra's Thane district have registered a case of cheating against multiple individuals for allegedly orchestrating a multi-crore fraud by illegally selling flats and shops in a residential project using forged builder agreements. The Mumbra police booked the accused for fraud amounting to Rs 13.57 crore under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Bengal: ER inaugurates biogas plant on Swachh Bharat Diwas
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 2 (IANS) As part of its ongoing Swachhata campaign and to mark Gandhi Jayanti, Eastern Railway (ER) inaugurated a biogas plant under the Sealdah Division on Friday. The day is also observed as Swachh Bharat Diwas. The plant will not only be a source of green, non-polluting fuel, but will also help in the disposal of organic waste generated at railway establishments. The biogas plant was inaugurated by ER General Manager Gitika Pandey at the Narkeldanga barracks of the Railway Protection Force (RPF). Officials described it as a significant milestone towards a cleaner and greener future. The plant has been built at an estimated railway-funded project cost of nearly Rs 25 lakh and underscores ER's commitment under its Environment & Housekeeping Management initiative to transform organic waste into clean cooking energy for a sustainable future. The project is designed to process 250 kg of organic waste every day and generate about 8-10 m of methane-rich biogas daily. The plant will source segregated vegetable and food waste as feedstock directly from Sealdah station, the Sealdah railway colony at Narkeldanga, and B.R. Singh Hospital. The facility operates through a structured five-step mechanism, an official said. He explained that the process starts with waste collection, followed by shredding, where the machine breaks waste into fine particles for faster and more complete digestion. The waste then undergoes aerobic and anaerobic digestion in a two-chamber digester tank before passing through filtration and smart metering protected by a relief valve. Finally, a booster pump increases gas pressure before deployment. According to the official, the plant has the capacity to generate the equivalent of about 90-110 domestic cylinders annually. The fuel will be piped to the kitchen of the barracks. The nutrient-rich slurry by-product, which could amount to 73 tonnes per year, will nourish local plantations as organic manure, thereby reducing the use of chemical fertilisers, the official added. He said this would lead to lower carbon dioxide emissions and prevent the open dumping of methane through a transparent, smart-meter-monitored circular-economy model that can be replicated across other stations and colonies. The Liluah Workshop of ER also has a biogas plant. More such plants will come up at other locations. Shibram Majhi, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), ER, said the biogas plant reflects the railway zone's strong commitment to waste-to-energy solutions and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
Purnekar murder: Thane mayor denies family links, Naresh Mhaske targets Sena UBT
Speaking at a press conference in Thane, Meenakshi Shinde said the police were conducting a detailed investigation and should be allowed to proceed without interference. I am ready to face questioning and will fully cooperate with the police if summoned, she said
Shinde Denies Involvement In Sena (UBT) Leader's Murder
Shiv Sena leader and former Thane mayor Meenakshi Shinde has vehemently denied any involvement in the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Pradeep Purnekar. Her denial comes after Purnekar's son accused her and her husband of plotting the crime. Shinde has called for an impartial police investigation and pledged full cooperation, while police continue to probe multiple angles with a 23-member SIT.
Major Breakthrough In Shiv Sena Leader Pradeep Purnekar Murder Case
Police in Thane have arrested two key suspects, including the alleged shooter, in connection with the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar. The arrests of Nikhil Yadav and Nitesh Pawar followed technical surveillance, providing crucial leads into the crime that had previously caused tensions among party workers. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive and apprehend the remaining absconding suspects, with the victim's son accusing a former Thane mayor and her husband of involvement.
Thane: 23-member SIT formed to probe Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar's murder
Purnekar, a local leader of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), was shot at and attacked with a sharp-edged weapon on Tuesday night in the jurisdiction of Kapurbawdi police station
Shiv Sena Leader Murder: Thane Police Constitute SIT
Thane police have established a 23-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar, who was shot and stabbed. One person has been arrested, and the victim's son has accused former mayor Meenakshi Shinde and her husband, who deny the allegations.
Thane: Three arrested for chital skin trafficking, wildlife parts and car seized
Police said they recovered chital skin. A car, mobile phones and other material allegedly linked to the offence were also seized. Further investigations were underway
SIT To Probe Shiv Sena Leader Murder In Thane
Thane police have established a 23-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar. Purnekar was shot and stabbed on Tuesday night and later succumbed to his injuries. One arrest has been made, and two vehicles seized, with police investigating all angles under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act.
23-Member SIT To Investigate Killing Of Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader
Thane Police Commissioner Ashutosh Dumbre constituted an SIT led by Amarsinh Jadhav, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch). It also includes two Assistant Commissioners of Police, three senior inspectors, six assistant inspectors, three sub-inspectors and eight police constables, to ensure a thorough investigation into the high-profile killing.
SatLeo Labs on TAPAS-1 mission, Series A and satellite manufacturing plans
SatLeo Labs is set to launch TAPAS-1, its first thermal-imaging payload, aboard SpaceXs Falcon 9 Transporter-18 mission via Dhruva Spaces LEAP-2 platform on October 1, 2026. The mission is intended to validate the Bengaluru-based startups thermal-sensing technology, which captures temperature patterns across the Earths surface and can support applications such as crop-stress monitoring, urban heat mapping and forest-fire detection. On the sidelines of the launch, Dataquest spoke to Urmil Bakhai, Chief Strategy Officer at SatLeo Labs , where he excusively talked about the companys commercial plans, letters of intent worth more than US$50 million, a planned Series A fundraise, and a proposed satellite manufacturing facility near Ahmedabad. The company is also working towards a larger satellite constellation through its planned TAPAS-2 and PYRO missions. What distinguishes TAPAS-1 from existing government satellites with infrared imaging capabilities, and what is the mission expected to demonstrate? India, through ISRO, already has thermal sensing capabilities on some satellite missions, primarily for climate monitoring and government applications. TAPAS-1 is different because it is a commercial technology demonstrator for our broader thermal intelligence platform. It will help us validate our sensor capabilities and data-processing pipeline in orbit. Our flagship mission, PYRO, is planned to combine medium-wave infrared (MWIR), long-wave infrared (LWIR) and optical sensors to generate an opto-thermo-fused dataset.TAPAS-1 carries a relatively small payload weighing approximately 1.5 kg, while PYRO is planned as a microsatellite in the 150 kg class. The TAPAS-1 mission is the first step towards building a commercially accessible thermal intelligence platform for applications including agriculture, forest fire monitoring and urban heat mapping. What can thermal imagery reveal that conventional optical satellite imagery cannot, and what are the key specifications of TAPAS-1 and the planned PYRO mission? Optical imagery shows what is present on the Earth's surface, while thermal imagery adds information about how the surface behaves. For instance, optical imagery can identify buildings, roads and industrial facilities, whereas thermal data can help identify heat patterns across urban areas and changes in the thermal profile of infrastructure.Thermal sensing also works at night because it measures emitted infrared radiation rather than relying on reflected sunlight. TAPAS-1 has a native spatial resolution of approximately 60 metres, and our immediate focus is on validating the sensor and data quality. PYRO is being designed for sub-10-metre resolution, with super-resolution algorithms potentially enabling outputs at around five metres. Our target temperature accuracy is approximately one Kelvin. Who are SatLeos prospective customers, and how does the company plan to commercialise its thermal intelligence data? We have received letters of intent worth more than US $50 million from partners across different regions, including India, Italy and other Western markets. These include agricultural and downstream companies, as well as data aggregators such as Australia's ArthiSpace and Space Button 2, a Middle Eastern space intelligence company. These letters of intent are generally non-binding and represent prospective business rather than confirmed revenue or signed commercial contracts. We have also conducted pilot projects to validate our data insights platform. Rather than simply selling raw satellite images, we want to provide actionable information. Customers will be able to select their area of interest and purchase processed insights through our platform.For agricultural customers, for example, these could include drought monitoring, Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) alerts, vegetation health indicators, water stress levels and crop stress information at the farm level. What were the Ahmedabad and Tumakuru municipal corporation projects focused on, and how was thermal intelligence used in each case? In Ahmedabad, we conducted a pilot with the municipal corporation during peak summer. We combined publicly available datasets with ground-validated information from Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and drones. We provided ward-wise temperature information and a predictive model covering the following three days. For the Ahmedabad pilot, we used open-source satellite data and applied super-resolution algorithms to generate ward-level temperature information at a 30-metre 30-metre resolution. Drone imagery and data from some Internet of Things (IoT) devices were also used to support and improve the super-resolution process. The reported temperature forecast performance of 2C to 3C refers to the comparison between forecasts and actual temperatures, which were checked through ground-truth measurements. Citizens could scan a QR code to identify heat-prone areas. The corporation could then prioritise interventions, including drinking water points, shade and the distribution of medicines in the most heat-vulnerable wards. In Tumakuru, we monitored the solid waste dump and landfill area using drones equipped with thermal cameras alongside satellite data. We developed an analytics platform that allowed the municipal corporation to monitor conditions across the landfill and identify areas requiring attention.The company said methane leakage was directly measured using thermal data, with algorithms used to analyse temperature variations and identify relevant patterns. A single satellite has limitations in coverage and revisit frequency. What is your constellation plan, and when do you expect to deploy the next missions? We plan to deploy 1215 PYRO satellites over the next three to four years, alongside four to five TAPAS satellites. Our aim is to cover the global land surface twice a day once the constellation is operational.TAPAS-1 alone will not provide that frequency of coverage. As we add more satellites, we expect to improve temporal resolution and revisit locations more frequently.TAPAS-2 is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027, around April or May. For PYRO, we are targeting late 2027, depending on launch availability, or early 2028 at the latest. How are you using AI and machine learning to convert satellite data into actionable insights, and what capabilities are planned for future missions? We use proprietary and open-source algorithms to process sensor data, correct alignment and radiometric and geometric errors, clean up the data, and convert it into useful information for customers. From TAPAS-2 onwards, we plan to introduce edge computing, allowing the satellite to process data onboard and transmit only relevant information. For example, in forest fire monitoring, the satellite could identify when certain thresholds are crossed and transmit an alert rather than the entire dataset.We plan to incorporate an AI chip onboard TAPAS-2 to support this capability. TAPAS-1 will use machine learning at the platform level, rather than onboard processing. How is SatLeo funding its expansion, and when do you expect the missions to begin contributing more significantly to revenue? We have raised a total of US $6.7 million across three funding rounds. Our first round was US $3.3 million in pre-seed funding, followed by a US $2.2 million seed round and US $1.2 million in pre-Series A funding. This capital is intended to support TAPAS-1, TAPAS-2 and PYRO. Following the TAPAS-1 launch, we plan to raise a Series A round to support the constellation and our proposed satellite manufacturing facility near Ahmedabad. We currently generate a small amount of revenue from pilot projects, and our focus is on converting these into larger engagements. TAPAS-1 itself is not expected to contribute significantly to revenue; TAPAS-2 is where we expect a more direct link to revenue generation. Initially, we expect a larger share of our business to come from government customers. Defence is a key area of interest, although some discussions remain ongoing. Beyond the launches, what are your priorities over the next 12 to 24 months? We plan to establish partnerships with downstream companies across different regions and expand the reach of our data and analytics offerings. We are also planning to establish our own satellite manufacturing facility near Ahmedabad.Our focus will be on expanding our go-to-market operations, particularly in international markets, and building a stronger sales presence outside India.TAPAS-1 is an important milestone for us. The team has developed the payload in approximately six to eight months, and we are proud of the work that has gone into the mission.
Uddhav Thackeray met the family of Pradeep Purnekar, who was murdered in Thane, raising concerns about Maharashtras law and order situation. Uddhav Thackeray Visits Family of Slain Thane Leader Pradeep Purnekar, Questions Law and Order in Maharashtra
Thane: Man poses as RTI activist, extorts Rs 1.35 lakh from developer; booked
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Thane honours shooter Rudrankksh Patil for Asian Games medals
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Murder of Sena (UBT) leader: In police statement, son blames ex-mayor of Thane, her husband
Pradeep Purnekar was shot dead in Thane, leading to major protests by his family and supporters. His son, Ram Purnekar, has accused Meenakshi Shinde and her husband of orchestrating the crime. The police arrested one suspect and detained another in connection with the murder case.
Purnekar Murder: Son Points Finger At Former Thane Mayor
The son of slain Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar has accused former Thane mayor Meenakshi Shinde and her husband of orchestrating his father's murder. The accusation comes amidst protests and increased pressure on the police, who have arrested one suspect and detained another. The son's statement details political rivalries, land disputes, and a prior warning from his father about potential targeting.
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Sena-UBT leader murder: 2 held, kin claim political rivalry
Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Pradeep Purnekar was brutally murdered in Thane, Maharashtra, leading to one arrest and one detention. The incident has sparked widespread protests, with party leaders like Aaditya Thackeray and Sanjay Raut alleging political rivalry and demanding further arrests, including a former mayor and her husband. Police are investigating all potential angles, including personal enmity and Purnekar's activism against the builder lobby and drug networks.
IMD yellow alert: Mumbai, Thane, Kolhapur likely to see rain, thunderstorms
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US bipartisan delegation meets Dalai Lama in Dharamsala
Digital Desk | Dharamsala, Sep 30 (IANS) A high-level bipartisan US Congressional delegation led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast met Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama at his residence here on Wednesday, against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The delegation comprised Representatives James Gallagher, Jimmy Patronis, Haley Stevens and Shri Thanedar. They were accompanied by Tibetan Prime Minister Penpa Tsering and Jigme Tsering of the New Delhi-based Office of the Dalai Lama. A senior Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) functionary said the meeting sent a message that the international community had not forgotten Tibet. Chinese repressive policies will not go unchallenged, the functionary said. Voice of Tibet, quoting the 91-year-old Dalai Lama in a post on social media platform X, said the Nobel Peace laureate told the delegation that Tibetans around the world placed great hopes in him as they had kept their struggle and traditions alive. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Mast said China was among the major issues discussed and expressed concern over what he described as Beijing's transnational repression. The threat from China in terms of transnational repression is far-reaching, Mast said, alleging that China monitors people and sends personnel to other countries to suppress activities it opposes. We believe in freedom and democracy for all of our people. These are fundamental differences between what China represents, what America represents, and what the people of Tibet seek, he added. Mast also said the Dalai Lama considered it important for Trump to meet Xi, describing them as leaders of two of the world's most powerful countries. He added that such a meeting did not diminish the US delegation's opposition to repression of people in China, including Tibetans and Uyghurs. The visit comes amid continuing tensions between Washington and Beijing over a range of issues, including human rights and China's policies in Tibet and Xinjiang. Beijing, which considers the Dalai Lama a 'separatist', had said that it was seriously concerned about the visit of the US lawmakers to Dharamsala. The Dalai Lama has been living in self-imposed exile in India since fleeing his homeland in 1959. Meanwhile, three years after the launch of the first vision paper, Securing Tibet's Future, by the 17th Kashag of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) launched a revised version of the paper here. The paper aims of fostering strong leadership-bureaucratic alignment in fulfilling the CTA's two key responsibilities: seeking an early resolution to the Sino-Tibet conflict and promoting the welfare of the Tibetan community in exile, while also ensuring efficient and effective administrative functioning of the CTA through strengthening its capacity.
Gutkha, soyabean oil worth 4.78 crore seized in Maharashtra FDA operations
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Mumbai Garba guide 2026: Top Garba and Dandiya events, dates, tickets and venues
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Maharashtra weather update: Thunderstorms, gusty winds forecast across state
The IMD has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rain and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph at isolated places in Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Ahilyanagar, Pune, Kolhapur, Satara and Sangli
Sanjay Raut attacks Maharashtra govt over Thane Shiv Sena (UBT) leader's killing
Pradeep Purnekar, a local Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and city division head, died after unidentified persons allegedly shot and assaulted him within the jurisdiction of the Kapurbawdi police station at around 9 pm on Tuesday
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader shot dead in Thane; one arrested, another detained
Digital Desk | Thane, Sep 30 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, Pradeep Purnekar, was shot dead in Maharashtras Thane on Tuesday night, with police intensifying their investigation into the killing on Wednesday. One suspect has been formally arrested, while another is being questioned in connection with the case. The attack took place at around 9 p.m. in the Manpada-Manorama Nagar area, near Purnekars office and within the jurisdiction of the Kapurbawdi police station. According to police, unidentified assailants opened fire at Purnekar, hitting him twice. He was rushed to a hospital on Ghodbunder Road, where he died while undergoing treatment. CCTV footage examined by investigators showed that one of the two detained suspects was present at the scene during the firing and was allegedly involved in the conspiracy, while the other reportedly provided a vehicle to the two accused who carried out the shooting. One of the suspects has been formally arrested, while the other is being questioned by police. Investigators are also looking for other people who may have been involved in the attack and are examining CCTV footage from the area and surrounding roads to establish the sequence of events and trace the suspects movements. Pradeep Purnekars body was sent to Mumbais JJ Hospital on Wednesday morning for a post-mortem examination, DCP Prashant Kadam said. After the post-mortem, a detailed report will be available, he said. Reacting to the killing, Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey raised concerns over the law-and-order situation in Maharashtra. What has happened to Maharashtra? There are so many criminals, mafias, and murderers roaming freely that I cannot even tell you. Whether it is Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Mumbai, and now Thane, late last night, a senior leader of our party, Shiv Sena (UBT), was shot dead Dubey told IANS. Reports said the attackers were wearing helmets and masks. Police are examining footage from multiple cameras and other evidence to identify all those involved and determine how the accused fled the scene. The killing has also raised questions about a possible connection with a proposed agitation against a local builder. Purnekar had reportedly announced plans to stage a protest over alleged irregularities by a local builder and had sought permission from the Kapurbawdi police for the demonstration. However, police have not confirmed any link between the proposed protest or the builder dispute and the killing. Investigators are examining multiple possible motives, including political rivalry and personal enmity. The exact reason behind the attack remains under investigation.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar shot dead outside office in Thane
The shooting took place at around 9.30 pm, when the attackers allegedly opened fire at Purnekar outside his office before fleeing the area, according to police
Shiv Sena UBT Leader Pradeep Purnekar Shot Dead Outside Office in Thane, Probe On
Investigators were scanning CCTV footage of the area and surrounding arterial roads to trace the perpetrators' escape routes.
Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Pradeep Purnekar Shot Dead
Local Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar was shot and assaulted by unidentified assailants in Thane, Maharashtra, leading to his death during treatment. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday night, has sparked tension and concern, with police investigating potential motives like political rivalry and personal enmity. Authorities have launched a manhunt, setting up checkpoints to apprehend the suspects.
Shiv Sena UBT leader Pradeep Purnekar shot dead outside Thane office
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Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Pradeep Purnekar Assaulted, Shot Dead In Maharashtra's Thane
Local Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar died in a hospital after unidentified assailants fired two rounds at him besides physically assaulting him in Maharashtra's Thane city on Tuesday night, police said. Purnekar was the Thane 'vibhag pramukh' or division head of the Uddhav Thackeray-led party, a Sena (UBT) leader said. The incident took place under the jurisdiction of the Kapurbawdi police station around 9 pm. The incident sparked tension in the area and triggered widespread concern among local party workers and supporters.
Shiv Sena-UBT Leader Shot Dead in Thane, Maharashtra
Pradeep Purnekar, a Shiv Sena-UBT leader, was shot dead in Thane amid rising tensions over local builder disputes. Shiv Sena-UBT Leader Shot Dead in Thane, Maharashtra
Team Uddhav Leader Assaulted, Shot Dead In Maharashtra's Thane
Local Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar died in a hospital after unidentified assailants fired two rounds at him besides physically assaulting him in Maharashtra's Thane city on Tuesday night, police said. Purnekar was the Thane 'vibhag pramukh' or division head of the Uddhav Thackeray-led party, a Sena (UBT) leader said. The incident took place under the jurisdiction of the Kapurbawdi police station around 9 pm. The incident sparked tension in the area and triggered widespread concern among local party workers and supporters.
A shocking incident has come to light from Maharashtra's Thane district, where Pradeep Purnekar, the Manpada sub-division chief of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction, was shot dead on Tuesday. According to preliminary information, two unidentified attackers opened fire at him, firing more than two rounds. The incident reportedly took place when Purnekar was present at his office in the Manpada area. The attackers allegedly opened fire on him outside the office, leaving him seriously injured.
Attack on Shiv Sena Leader in Thane Leaves Him Injured
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar was shot by unknown assailants in Thane, prompting police investigation into the incident. Attack on Shiv Sena Leader in Thane Leaves Him Injured
Local Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Dies In Thane After Firing By Unidentified Men
Purnekar was the Thane 'vibhag pramukh' or division head of the Uddhav Thackeray-led party, a Sena (UBT) leader said.
Local Sena (UBT) leader dies in Thane after firing by unidentified assailants
Purnekar was the Thane 'vibhag pramukh' or division head of the Uddhav Thackeray-led party, a Sena (UBT) leader said
Attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Pradeep Purnekar in Thane Leaves Him Hospitalized
Pradeep Purnekar, a leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), was shot by unknown assailants in Thane and is currently receiving treatment in a local hospital. Attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Pradeep Purnekar in Thane Leaves Him Hospitalized
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar dies after assault, firing in Thane
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar died after he was allegedly assaulted and shot at by unidentified assailants in Thane, police said, according to PTI.
Overnight sand mining crackdown nets 10 barges, 16 suction pumps in Thane
India conveyed concerns over SRIA to US Congressional delegation: MEA
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) India conveyed its concerns to a visiting US Congressional delegation over the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act (SRIA), including the impact it could have on bilateral relations and on the international energy market, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. The Foreign Secretary had a meeting with the Congressional delegation. This happened on Sunday. The congressional delegation is led by the House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairperson, Congressman Brian Mast. At the meeting, various issues of a bilateral nature were discussed. The Foreign Secretary conveyed our concerns regarding the SRIA legislation, including the kind of implications it would have for the bilateral relationship as well as the international energy market, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said while replying to a question during a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held the meeting with the bipartisan US Congressional delegation led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman, Representative Brian Mast, on Sunday, with discussions held on bilateral ties, including the recently enacted SRIA and the future trajectory of the relationship. The two sides also held discussions on international issues of mutual concern, energy security, counter-terrorism, and freedom of navigation. The US Congressional delegation included Shri Thanedar and other US lawmakers. Discussions covered the entire gamut of India-US relations, including the recently enacted SRIA legislation and the future trajectory of the relationship. They also exchanged views on international issues of mutual concern, energy security, counter-terrorism and freedom of navigation, the MEA stated. Misri also held a meeting with US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker in New York last week, with discussions held on developments across various sectors of bilateral cooperation, including energy security, the recently enacted SRIA, civil nuclear cooperation, Transforming the Relationship Utilising Strategic Technology (TRUST) and the Indian Ocean Strategic Venture initiative. Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed possible sanctions against countries trading with Russia and Iran during a meeting in New York. Good to meet Secretary Marco Rubio of the US at UN High Level Week. Reiterated India's interests and concerns with regard to SRIA. Also discussed the Gulf and Ukraine situations, EAM Jaishankar had posted on X.
Crackdown in Thane against illegal sand mining; barges, suction pumps seized
The Thane district administration said all 10 seized barges were found to be unregistered with the Maharashtra Maritime Board and were therefore unauthorised
Tanishaa Mukerji calls Maharashtra state electricity board, a mafia
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actress Tanishaa Mukerji has raised the issue of inflated electricity bills in Lonavala. On Tuesday, the actress took to her X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note, as she expressed her anger at the Maharashtra state electricity board, and called them a mafia. She wrote, Maharashtra state electricity board in lonavala are behaving like mafia ! They are giving huge bills and forcing payment by cutting off electricity. She further mentioned, This is just criminal! Coming on a Saturday evening to cut off the electricity even if it is before the due date and just holding people hostage. @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis @myogiadityanath @AmitShah @TataPower pls come to lonavala ! There is no regulation. They are just doing whatever they want! #inhuman. Recent complaints over inflated electricity bills in Maharashtra have increasingly centred on the rollout of smart meters by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), popularly known as Mahavitaran. Consumers in Thane, Vasai-Virar, Palghar, Ulhasnagar and other areas have reported bills substantially higher than their previous consumption, with some alleging sudden spikes after meter replacement. In a recent case, a household in Nagpur received a bill of INR 1.44 lakh for 348 units. MSEDCL later acknowledged a meter-reading mismatch and revised the amount to about INR 13,800. MSEDCL maintains that smart meters do not inherently record higher consumption and says billing discrepancies can be investigated through meter testing. In Thane, the utility announced plans to install conventional check meters alongside 2025% of new smart meters and compare readings over two to three months. The authorities have also organised camps and technical teams to address the grievance and examine disputed bills and meters.
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Antilia bomb scare case: Mumbai NIA court grants bail to ex-cop Sachin Waze
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EU eyes methane law delay, IEA to discuss oil stock releases if needed
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Bullet train: First steel bridge installed in Maharashtra after 1,300-km journey
The bridge is the first steel structure of its kind to be set up in Maharashtra under the ambitious high-speed rail project. It was transported to Thane from a specialised workshop in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, located around 1,300 km away, and assembled at the site before being launched into position
First steel bridge set up in Maharashtra for bullet train project
A 100-metre-long bridge, weighing 1,405 metric tonnes, for the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has been installed in Maharashtra's Thane district, officials said on Tuesday. It is the first steel bridge set up in Maharashtra as part of the project, they said, adding that the structure was transported on trailers from a workshop in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, located 1,300 km away, and assembled on site for installation, the officials said. The 14-metre-high and as-wide structure was launched over National Highway-3 at Dive-Anjur village in the Bhiwandi area here on Monday, a release by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) said. With this installation, 16 out of the total 28 steel bridges planned along the entire bullet train corridor have now been completed, it said. Exemplifying indigenous technical and material capability under the Make in India initiative, the bridge was fabricated at a specialised workshop in Trichy. The structure was transported ov
Thane Ganesh Mandal Member Held while Fleeing to Andhra
The incident occurred on Sunday night, and the accused was apprehended within 12 hours on Monday from a train at Kalyan railway station here as he tried to escape to his native place in Andhra Pradesh: Police
Shiv Sena leader thrashed inside police station
A Shiv Sena youth leader, Siddhesh Abhange, was allegedly assaulted inside Kopri Police Station in Thane over a monetary dispute with women involved in the textile business. The incident caused brief tension, and police are investigating, recording statements, and registering an FIR.
Sena leader allegedly attacked inside Thane police station over money dispute
Siddhesh Abhange, a youth leader affiliated with the ruling Shiv Sena, was allegedly attacked inside the police station during an argument that followed a disagreement over money, according to police
SIR row: Congress holds protest across Maharashtra seeking Gyanesh Kumars removal
According to the Maharashtra Congress, demonstrations were held outside district collectorates across the State, including in Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Kolhapur, Solapur, Thane, Amravati and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Maha Congress stages agitation against Gyanesh Kumar
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Monday launched massive demonstrations across all district collectorates, demanding the dismissal and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The party accused him of undermining democratic institutions and manipulating voter rolls to benefit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Congress leaders described Gyanesh Kumar as a stain on democracy and submitted memorandums outlining grievances to district collectors. The protests featured creative forms of dissent: in Amravati, protesters paraded an effigy of the CEC on a donkey before destroying it; in Thane, demonstrators forced an effigy to do sit-ups (uthak-baithak) as punishment. Large rallies were also held in Pune, Kolhapur, Solapur, Nashik, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Chandrapur, Nanded, Latur, Beed, and across the Konkan and North Maharashtra regions. Senior Congress leaders led protests in several districts: Satej Patil in Kolhapur, Praniti Shinde in Solapur, Yashomati Thakur and Balwant Wankhede in Amravati, Kalyan Kale in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Pratibha Dhanorkar in Chandrapur, Ravindra Chavan in Nanded, Shivaji Kalge in Latur, and Kumar Ketkar in Thane. Addressing gatherings, the Congress reiterated allegations earlier raised by Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, about vote theft. The party claimed that over 13 crore voters nationwide, including more than 3 crore in Maharashtra, were arbitrarily removed from electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. It further alleged that 47 lakh untraceable voters were added to Maharashtras rolls ahead of the 2024 assembly polls. Congress spokespersons highlighted reported written dissent from two Election Commissioners over procedural deviations by the CEC, saying it validated their charges of bias. Leaders warned that the agitation would escalate into a national movement unless action were taken against Gyanesh Kumar.
SC stays Sena corporator's bail in hospital assault case
The Supreme Court has stayed the Bombay High Court's order granting bail to Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, who is accused of assaulting doctors at a Thane hospital. The apex court emphasised that the medical fraternity must not be attacked, directing Mhatre to surrender within three days.
