Maharashtra / The Times of India
Mumbai wakes to heavy rain today, with temperatures steady between 24.9C and 26.6C and high humidity. While yesterday saw 'good' air quality at AQI 33, persistent downpours could trap pollutants, potentially worsening conditions. The city anticipates continuous rain and elevated humidity throughout the coming week, urging residents to prioritize indoor activities and stay prepared for gusty winds.
Music composer Sachin Sanghvi was arrested in Mumbai after a singer accused him of sexual assault and administering abortion pills without her consent. The 29-year-old singer met Sanghvi on Instagram and alleged he promised marriage while having a troubled marriage. Sanghvi has since been granted bail.
A 24-year-old man fatally stabbed his ex-girlfriend multiple times on a Mumbai road and inside a nursing home after an argument. He then committed suicide by slitting his own throat. The woman succumbed to her injuries hours later in the hospital. The couple had recently broken up after a nine-year relationship.
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta will be the Chief Guest at a national conclave on Indias Path to Inclusive Development: Economy, Medicine, and the Legacy of Ratan Tata. Organized by the Centre for Narendra Modi Studies and Mata Sundri College for Women, the event on November 4, 2025, will also feature the release of a special souvenir honoring Ratan Tata.
In a heart-stopping moment, a couple in Mumbai faced an inferno on the seventh floor of their apartment. With smoke billowing around them, they bravely smashed their bathroom window and climbed down two floors on building pipes, ultimately landing on the fifth floor.
A 24-year-old man, reportedly distraught over a breakup, fatally stabbed his girlfriend before taking his own life in a public attack near Chinchpokli station. The woman, Manisha Yadav, is in critical condition after being pursued into a nursing home and repeatedly attacked. Police are investigating the incident, which stemmed from a suspected relationship dispute.
Mumbai's Diwali Pahat Saree Run celebrated Diwali with over a hundred women running 5KM in vibrant sarees alongside Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar. This event, part of Pinkathon's pre-initiatives, highlighted inclusivity and women's health, reinforcing that fitness can be celebrated in any attire.
Indian Railways deployed a significant 12,075 special trains during the festive period, primarily for Diwali and Chhath Puja, to ensure passengers reached home safely. This substantial increase of 56% compared to last year facilitated travel for over 30 lakh individuals, with a focus on routes connecting to Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
A key coordinator for a major drug syndicate, Mohammed Saleem Shaikh, has been deported from the UAE and arrested in Mumbai. He is implicated in a Rs 252 crore Mephedrone seizure case, coordinating drug manufacturing and distribution across multiple states.

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