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Horoscope today Sept 21: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we've got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius

21 Sep 2026 3:24 am
Varsha Gaikwad urges Fadnavis to halt BMC's proposed demolitions in Mumbai slums

The BMC has reportedly announced a special drive against unauthorised constructions in slum areas from October 1 to December 31, an official statement, issued by Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad's office, said

20 Sep 2026 11:07 pm
Ganeshotsav: Over 6,400 idols immersed till 9 pm on seventh day of festivities

According to different traditions, Ganesh idols are immersed on the one-and-a-half-day, third, fifth, sixth and seventh days, as well as on Anant Chaturdashi, the concluding day of the festival

20 Sep 2026 10:05 pm
Mumbai: 19-year-old dies of electrocution at artificial immersion pond

According to officials, the incident took place at around 1.10 am on Sunday when the deceased, identified as Rohit Rathod, who was working as a volunteer at the immersion site, entered the artificial pond and suffered an electric shock

20 Sep 2026 9:23 pm
Ganeshotsav: IIM Mumbai team reviews crowd and immersion management at Girgaon

The team reviewed crowd management, civic facilities, emergency preparedness and coordination between various agencies involved in the immersion process, officials said

20 Sep 2026 8:08 pm
Fadnavis outlines major infrastructure push for Nagpur, Sambhajinagar

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the two cities would play an important role in Maharashtra's future development and encouraged businesses to consider investing in the regions

20 Sep 2026 7:58 pm
EAM Jaishankar set to address 81st UNGA session in New York on September 26

EAM Jaishankar will address the High-Level Session of the 81st UNGA on September 26. During his visit, EAM Jaishankar will attend various plurilateral and bilateral meetings, according to the statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

20 Sep 2026 7:19 pm
Pune: 13 PGs, 7 scrap shops and godowns ordered to shut over safety violations

During inspections in various parts of Pune, officials found several scrap shops, godowns and scrap-processing units operating without adequate safety arrangements, officials said

20 Sep 2026 7:13 pm
Delhis Town Hall in Chandni Chowk to become Global Heritage Centre

The Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), the nodal agency of the Delhi governments Tourism Department, and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) signed the MoU for the joint project in the presence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the official said

20 Sep 2026 7:05 pm
Coastal Road, Thane-Borivali Tunnels and BKC Link coming up in Mumbai: Fadnavis

Fadnavis said the government plans to push ahead with the Bandra-Versova stretch of the Mumbai Coastal Road by 2028, while the northbound Versova-Bhayandar section is targeted for completion by March 2029

20 Sep 2026 6:40 pm
Nepal flood death toll rises to 1,451; around 6,000 people still missing

Originating near the Nepal-Tibet border, the floods devastated towns and villages in northern and central Nepal. The Bhotekoshi River, which flows south from the Himalayan border region, carried the floodwaters downstream, sweeping away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges and damaging hydropower projects

20 Sep 2026 6:21 pm
VP C.P. Radhakrishnan to inaugurate India International Water Week on Sep 22

The five-day international event will bring together policymakers, global water leaders, experts, researchers, practitioners, industry, civil society and young professionals for dialogue, knowledge exchange, innovation and partnerships towards addressing emerging water challenges and advancing a water-secure and climate-resilient future

20 Sep 2026 6:21 pm
Kalachowki electrocution: Shelar asks Ganpati mandals to step up safety

Ashish Shelar made the appeal after visiting KEM Hospital, where he met the families of two women who died in an electrocution incident near a Ganesh pandal in Kalachowki

20 Sep 2026 6:18 pm
Disha Salian case: Raut questions Satish Salians visit to Matoshree with notice

Speaking to reporters, Sanjay Raut said the Shiv Sena (UBT) was saddened by Disha Salians death but criticised her father for the manner in which he delivered the legal notice

20 Sep 2026 5:53 pm
India-Italy ties enter new phase as special strategic partnership takes shape

While the EU is accelerating engagement with India, the bilateral ties between Rome and New Delhi have been changing rapidly in recent years, according to a report in Decode39

20 Sep 2026 5:42 pm
Imran Khan undergoes medical checkup at Adiala jail amid health concerns

Khan underwent a comprehensive medical checkup, including examinations for blood pressure, cholesterol and eyes. A PIMS doctor headed the team, while medical staff from the Adiala jail hospital also assisted during the examination, the report said

20 Sep 2026 5:41 pm
Under-construction building collapses in Delhis Alipur

The Alipur police station received a call regarding the collapse at around 11 a.m., following which police teams were immediately dispatched to the site. Four ambulances, a fire tender and a disaster management vehicle were also sent to the location, officials said

20 Sep 2026 5:01 pm
Man stabbed to death after 'mocking' friend during drinking session in Kandivali

According to police, the incident took place at around 2.30 am on September 19 in Gokul Nagar area of Mumbai's Kandivali East. The two had an argument that later turned fatal

20 Sep 2026 4:59 pm
IIT Bombay protest: Mumbai Crime Branch launches probe in students death

The investigation has been transferred to the Mumbai Crime Branch and will be handled by an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Detection, a police official said

20 Sep 2026 4:30 pm
Journalist Payal Mehta dies in Mumbai at 46, PM Modi, leaders mourn

Payal Mehta developed uneasiness late on Saturday night and was rushed to the hospital at around 2 a.m., according to colleagues. However, before any treatment could be administered, the doctors did not find any pulse

20 Sep 2026 4:24 pm
Chhatron Ki Goonj: CM Fadnavis mocks Rahul Gandhi over mimicry row

Devendra Fadnavis said, I feel this is the only job left for Rahul Gandhi now. If Rahul Gandhi takes up the profession of a stand-up comedian and does mimicry there, he could secure very good employment. As for his political party, he has already rendered it unemployed

20 Sep 2026 3:34 pm
Gopinath Munde death: Pankaja Munde asks Thackeray to clarify mystery claim

Pankaja Munde was responding to remarks made by Thackeray earlier this week, when he referred to the contributions of Pramod Mahajan and Gopinath Munde to the BJP in Maharashtra and said that both leaders were no longer alive

20 Sep 2026 2:21 pm
Declare drought, waive farm loans, aid farmers, says Harshwardhan Sapkal

Harshwardhan Sapkal alleged that some areas had received little or no rainfall for nearly one-and-a-half months, leaving standing crops to wither in the fields

20 Sep 2026 1:13 pm
Mumbai: BEST bus driver injured in head-on collision with private bus in Mulund

The accident occurred at around 5.50 a.m. at Raily Wolf in Mulund, where traffic movement had been restricted to a single lane due to ongoing Metro construction work on LBS Marg

20 Sep 2026 1:06 pm
RBI orders removal of Babasaheb Patil, 7 others from Latur DCC Bank board

The RBI's action followed directions from the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court on a petition filed by bank member Satish Sheshrao Jadhav. RBI Assistant General Manager Kapil Goswami issued the order on September 18

20 Sep 2026 12:22 pm
Saudi Arabia confirms Houthi ballistic missile attack attempt on Riyadh

The statement also said the Houthis tried to attack civilian infrastructure in the Red Sea port city of Yanbu - where a key Saudi pipeline ends - and in Taif, Baysh and Farasan but they were thwarted, giving no further details

20 Sep 2026 11:52 am
Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in outbreak epicentre Bunia

Clinical trials are ongoing to find a licensed vaccine for the current outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no licensed vaccine or treatment

20 Sep 2026 11:50 am
US says four killed in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean Sea

The attack on Saturday brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the US military to at least 231 in 69 strikes since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls narcoterrorists almost a year ago

20 Sep 2026 11:49 am
Thane: Fire breaks out in eighth-floor flat, seven residents evacuated

The fire was reported at around 9:37 pm at Room No. 802 of Tulip Building, located near Unnati Garden in Devdaya Nagar, Shivai Nagar, Thane West. The flat is owned by Vishal Zunjarrav

20 Sep 2026 11:05 am
Ganeshotsav 2026: Mumbai records over 44,000 idol immersions on sixth day

According to figures released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the latest immersion count included 38,438 household Lord Ganesh idols and 5,518 Goddess Gauri idols

20 Sep 2026 10:54 am
Three killed, one critical after BMW crashes on Mumbai Coastal Road

According to information provided by the Coastal Road Control Room, the vehicle was allegedly travelling at high speed when the driver lost control near Lotus Jetty, opposite Lala Lajpatrai College

20 Sep 2026 10:33 am
Mumbai lake levels: Water stock at 97.62 pc, Vihar remains full at 100 pc

The current stock stands lower than in the same period last year, when the reservoirs contained 14,42,642 million litres (99.67 per cent). Also, the lake levels remained lower than in 2024, when the lakes had 14,26,326 million litres, accounting for 98.55 per cent of the total live storage

20 Sep 2026 10:22 am
Mumbai Metro mishap: Plumber dies after iron barricade falls on motorcycle

An MMRDA official said they have initiated an inquiry as well. According to the official, the agencys preliminary assessment is that the bikers may have collided with the barricades, following which they fell

20 Sep 2026 7:26 am
Disha Salian case: Satish Salian takes Rs 500-cr notice to Matoshree

Satish Salian hits Aaditya Thackeray with defamation notice over remarks on Disha death case

20 Sep 2026 7:22 am
TET paper leak: Question papers smuggled in shoe insoles for Rs 8,000

Maharashtra TET question papers were allegedly smuggled out of an Agra printing press hidden inside shoe insoles, with two employees reportedly paid Rs 8,000 each. Thane Police have chargesheeted 18 accused, including alleged mastermind Bijendra Gupta

19 Sep 2026 11:52 pm
Disha Salians father reaches Matoshree, hands Rs 500 crore defamation notice

Disha Salians father Satish Salian reached Matoshree on Saturday and served a Rs 500 crore defamation notice on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray through his legal team. The notice seeks an apology and compensation over statements concerning the case

19 Sep 2026 11:46 pm
Mumbai Police seize three pistols, 11 live cartridges in separate cases

The recoveries were made during separate actions, with the accused booked under provisions of the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act. Police are now investigating the source of the firearms, why they were allegedly being kept and whether the weapons were used in other crimes

19 Sep 2026 10:10 pm
Traffic police announce restrictions around Siddhivinayak Temple on Sept 29

The Mumbai Traffic Police will impose temporary restrictions around Siddhivinayak Temple on September 29 for Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi, with road closures and restricted turns from 6 am to midnight as a large crowd of devotees is expected

19 Sep 2026 7:25 pm
Thane: Man booked for assaulting 2-year-old son, pressing his hand on hot plate

A man in Kalyan, Thane, was booked for allegedly assaulting his two-year-old son by slamming him on the floor and pressing his hand on a hot plate, leaving three fingers scalded. Police said the accused also allegedly assaulted his wife when she intervened

19 Sep 2026 7:24 pm
Maharashtra FDA seizes tobacco contraband worth Rs 1.13 crore after 6-hour chase

Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA seized prohibited gutkha, pan masala and flavoured tobacco products worth Rs 1.13 crore after a six-hour pursuit of a truck that changed its route while travelling towards Maharashtra. The truck was intercepted at Chakan-Talegaon Chowk

19 Sep 2026 6:51 pm
Ganeshotsav 2026: Central Railway to run 22 special night suburban trains

The railway will operate 18 special night suburban trains between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Kalyan and Thane on the Main Line on the nights of September 23-24, September 24-25, and September 25-26

19 Sep 2026 6:12 pm
BMC announces three-month drive against unauthorised slum structures from Oct 1

As part of the drive, action will be taken against slum structures measuring 14 feet or more in height. The BMC has appealed to residents living in unauthorised constructions in slum areas to remove them voluntarily and immediately, failing which strict action will be taken

19 Sep 2026 5:11 pm