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The march follows a meeting of opposition leaders chaired by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, during which they discussed their next course of action and drafted a letter to the CEC seeking an urgent meeting with opposition leaders over issues related to the SIR

Tropical Storm Isaias formed off eastern Mexico and is forecast to strengthen into the Atlantic season's first hurricane. The storm could reach the Gulf Coast later this week, with Louisiana and Florida urged to prepare for dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy rain

The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received a call about the building collapse at around 3.30 pm and rushed fire tenders to the spot. Search and rescue operations are underway to locate and evacuate those who may be trapped in the debris

The service is expected to provide passengers with a safe, comfortable and reliable option to travel between central Mumbai and the airport, officials said

Indian Oil expressed shock and grief over its employee's death and said he was killed while carrying out his official duties. The company described Shelke as a bright and promising Sales Officer and said his dedication and sincerity had earned him the respect of his colleagues

Opposition parties have been protesting over what they allege are irregularities in the electoral process and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They have also been demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Jaguar has unveiled the Type 01, a four-door electric GT that marks a new era for the luxury carmaker. Featuring a tri-motor powertrain producing up to 1,030 PS, an 118 kWh battery and a claimed WLTP range of up to 450 miles, the model showcases Jaguars new modernist design philosophy

The FIR was registered following a complaint alleging that Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, other MPs and their supporters entered the Akashvani Bhawan premises without permission after the INDIA bloc's march towards the Election Commission was stopped by police

At least 10 schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threats on Wednesday, prompting authorities to send students home early and deploy police, fire personnel and bomb detection teams. Most of the affected schools are in western Ahmedabad

CM Devendra Fadnavis said Modis 25 years in public life at the helm of governments had been marked by efforts to take the country towards a new phase of development. These 25 years have been years of dedication, development, human welfare and taking India towards a new horizon

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years of continuous leadership in government on October 7, 2026. Leaders from Japan, Belgium, Nigeria, Bhutan and Dominica congratulated him, highlighting his leadership, India's development and stronger bilateral partnerships

Speaking on the evolving global landscape, EAM Jaishankar said, In todays turbulent times, the challenge before diplomacy is to manage competition without allowing it to become confrontation, and to promote cooperation even when interests diverge

Addressing the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha', PM Modi said, I remember that when I used to go to school in Vadnagar, our teachers used to teach us various lessons in different ways. And my name was always among the students who reached the class first

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray has urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to intervene over the proposed redevelopment of Mumbai Airports Terminal 1. He opposed shifting airlines and passengers to Navi Mumbai Airport

Israel marked three years since Hamas's October 7 attack with memorials at Nova and Kfar Aza, while strikes continued in Gaza. The anniversary has also become a major political issue ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, with Netanyahu facing criticism over the attack and war

US forces in Okinawa have imposed a 48-hour alcohol ban and 30-day curfew after a Marine was arrested over the alleged murder of a Japanese woman. The case has renewed concerns in Okinawa about crimes involving US personnel and tensions over the military presence

Yemen's Houthis claimed a ballistic missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid Airport, while Saudi-led forces said they intercepted a missile north of the capital. The claims came amid a major escalation in Yemen, with government forces battling Houthi fighters

Addressing the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has undergone a major transformation since 2014. He contrasted the earlier challenges of inflation, policy paralysis and economic uncertainty with the countrys current growth, exports and resilience

BEST has projected total income of Rs 8,559.06 crore against expenditure of Rs 9,876.56 crore, resulting in a deficit of Rs 1,317.50 crore, an official statement said

Mumbai-based editorial, 'Saamna' said unrest in France was a warning about what could happen when public concerns over prices, wages and government policies remain unresolved. It argued that while protests have become highly visible in France, several economic and social concerns are also being raised in India

After the girl informed her family and news of the alleged assault spread in the locality, a large group of people gathered and allegedly attacked him, police said

In a post on X, Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said the SIR process was important to ensure that every voters ballot was used only by the person entitled to cast it

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 26-202 on Tuesday night, placing the affected counties under a state of emergency ahead of the tropical depression. The governor said the order would give communities additional time and resources to prepare for possible weather-related impacts

Mumbai is likely to experience mainly clear skies on Wednesday, October 7, with the maximum temperature expected to reach 33.5 degrees Celsius and the minimum around 26 degrees Celsius

During the search, officers recovered thousands of psychotropic tablets, which are allegedly sold on the street as buttons for recreational drug use, officials said

Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the government was examining crop loss assessment reports, known as panchnamas, to ensure that damage to crops was recorded accurately. He said 45 per cent of the crop loss panchnamas in the affected regions had been completed and directed officials to expedite the remaining work

The contraband, along with the vehicles used to transport it, was collectively valued at nearly Rs 2 crore, police said. Further legal proceedings were underway

The platform was unveiled by Head of Development at Hukum Raj Legacy and Chairperson of Ubertas World Princess Jahnavi Kumari Mewar and Deputy Chief Business Diversity at the NYC Mayor's Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) Dilip Chauhan here last month

Mumbais seven lakes held 13,68,827 million litres of water as of 6 am on October 7, reaching 94.57 per cent of their combined useful live storage capacity. While the stock is lower than the same period in 2025 and 2024, major reservoirs including Bhatsa and Vihar remain near or at full capacity

He noted that Washingtons intelligence regarding the event remains restricted to details supplied by Russian officials, though US authorities are keeping a close watch due to the inherent risk of infectious diseases migrating beyond their initial source

Hanning was arrested in Bad Toelz-Wolfratshausen in southern Germany

Following his arrest, Congress demanded repolling in both constituencies over alleged irregularities

In a post on X, Gandhi posted, Gyanesh its done bro. Time to resign

Khadakpada police have booked three builders in connection with an alleged Rs 176 crore fraud involving hundreds of homebuyers in Kalyan. A 66-year-old retired man alleged that buyers paid substantial amounts for flats in the stalled Taikun Gold Avenue project but were not given possession

Accomplished Mumbai ultramarathoner Satish Gujaran urges more places for desi runners in historic Comrades race which marks 100 years in 2027

Sir Jeffrey Archer put the C in the craft of storytelling with his books that thrilled his legion of fans, especially in India. Like a twist in one of his novels, the master storyteller breathed his last on the eve of his final book, Adam & Eve. Famous Mumbaikars across spectrums recall their Archer moments

Ravi Shastri tells mid-day that he had invited the late novelist to his home when they last interacted

The Election Commission said no political party had sought an appointment with the poll panel until 4 pm on October 6, amid an INDIA bloc protest seeking a meeting with CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The ECI said MPs later sought to meet the Commission but objected to the proposed venue

More aerators, temporary tanks planned as residents seek tighter curbs on Pitru Paksh offerings

At TISS consultation, NCW asks whether laws that look good on paper reach the widow, the farmers wife and the elderly woman they were written for...

Yuva Sena seeks action against Wadala school over alleged fines for students staying absent after Ganeshotsav break

Scientists find brand new river fish and bring back another lost for 157 years

Powai police book 72-year-old Shyam Kacholia after he allegedly made a casteist remark about the Constitution and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar while commenting on student protests at the Van Vihar guest house

Civil Aviation Ministry issues this directive to airlines, airport operators; proposes delaying transition by a few weeks

Owner of eatery where rodent was allegedly found in dosa claims two women demanded R25 lakh or they would recirculate viral clip; duo booked

Shastri Nagar Road in Andheri remains closed for reconstruction of the Mogra nullah bridge, forcing residents and commuters to take detours of over 1 km; BMC, which had initially promised an 18-month timeline, now says the project will be ready by March 2027

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Mumbai Police have banned drones, remote-controlled aircraft, para-gliders, para-motors, hand gliders and hot air balloons across the city for 30 days from October 14, citing possible security threats

The incident occurred in the evening hours at Pala village in the University Police Station limits in Kalaburagi, said officials. The pilot and a trainee co-pilot on board the aircraft are stated to be safe, police said

The investigation has brought seven establishments across five areas under the scanner. The clinics are spread across Bhandup, Jogeshwari, Borivli, Dahisar, and Mankhurd