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Nanded restricts industrial use of crop residues amid drought

The order was issued by Nanded Collector Rahul Kardile on Wednesday. The administration said agricultural residues that can be processed and used as fodder need to be protected from being diverted for industrial purposes

8 Oct 2026 4:32 pm
Mumbai: Rs 87 crore fine fails to stop dumping at Lokhandwala backwater lake

The issue was raised during a meeting between Mumbai North West MP Ravindra Waikar and Mumbai Suburban District Collector Saurabh Katiyar at the Collectors office to review pending issues in the constituency

8 Oct 2026 4:13 pm
Poland school attack: One killed, two injured in stabbing; 15-year-old arrested

A 15-year-old fatally stabbed a caretaker at his former school in Leszczydol-Nowiny, Poland, and wounded two adults. The attack came a day after nine people were injured in a separate high school stabbing in Ostroleka

8 Oct 2026 4:01 pm
IndiGo to launch daily Navi Mumbai-Udaipur flights from November 15

The Noida-Udaipur service will begin on October 25, while flights between Navi Mumbai and Udaipur will start from November 15, subject to regulatory approvals, the airline said on Thursday

8 Oct 2026 3:46 pm
Massive fire breaks out at BMC's PAP Project camp in Mumbai's Mulund

The site was being used to accommodate construction workers engaged in the BMC PAP. The fire is suspected to have started from a small fire at the site before spreading and leading to the explosion of gas cylinders, officials said

8 Oct 2026 3:42 pm
Russia-Ukraine war: Russian strike on Kramatorsk buses kills 12, injures 14

At least 12 people were killed and 14 wounded when a Russian strike hit two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine. Authorities said a glide bomb was used as fighting intensifies near the key frontline city

8 Oct 2026 3:41 pm
One injured after crane tilts at MMRDA elevated road construction site in Thane

The incident resulted in minor injuries to one passenger travelling in the auto-rickshaw. The injured passenger was admitted to Lake City Hospital for treatment, sources said

8 Oct 2026 3:11 pm
SC orders fresh elections in 50 Punjab municipal wards

Supreme Court has ordered fresh elections in 50 municipal wards in Punjab after a commission found widespread obstruction during the nomination process. The affected wards include 28 in Patiala and 22 in Moga, with strict monitoring and videography directed for the re-election process

8 Oct 2026 2:57 pm
AAP and DMK must join Congress-led fight against CEC, says Shiv Sena (UBT)

In an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party said protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were being witnessed across the country, but the AAP and DMK had stayed away from the INDIA blocs protest against the CEC

8 Oct 2026 2:55 pm
Russia-Ukraine war: Drone strike sparks fire at Yandex data centre in Ryazan

A drone attack caused a fire at Yandex's data centre in Russia's Ryazan region, forcing the facility to shut down. No casualties were reported, while Ukraine claimed responsibility amid intensifying long-range strikes between Moscow and Kyiv

8 Oct 2026 2:55 pm
India condemns attacks on Saudi airports, calls targeting civilians unacceptable

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed condolences to the families of those killed and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the attacks, which took place on October 6 and 7

8 Oct 2026 2:53 pm
BMC begins demolitions for road-widening project in Ghatkopar

The action was carried out on October 7 by the N Ward office between Jhunjhunwala College and the Andheri-Ghatkopar Link Road, the Mumbai civic body said

8 Oct 2026 2:24 pm
Middle East: Saudi airports hit by Houthi attacks; three killed

Houthi attacks targeted Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Abha airports, killing three people and wounding 36. The Saudi-led coalition blamed the Houthis and retaliated with strikes on military targets as fighting intensified in Yemen

8 Oct 2026 2:11 pm
WWF Living Planet Report 2026: 73 per cent wildlife decline in 52 years

The report, based on the Living Planet Index (LPI) produced by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), analysed 35,803 population trends covering 5,790 vertebrate species between 1970 and 2022

8 Oct 2026 2:11 pm
France student protests: Students demand action, plan bigger protests next week

French high school students are renewing nationwide protests over teacher shortages, overloaded schedules and poor facilities. Despite government promises, student leaders demand action, while allegations of excessive police force and thousands of arrests deepen the crisis

8 Oct 2026 2:09 pm
Tejashwi Yadav, Misa Bharti detained during protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Mahagathbandhan leaders, including Tejashwi Yadav, Misa Bharti and Mukesh Sahani, were detained during a protest in Patna against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The demonstration turned tense as protesters clashed with police

8 Oct 2026 1:56 pm
Nepal earthquake: 4.1-magnitude tremor felt in four western districts

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the quake struck at 9:37 pm (local time) on Wednesday, with its epicentre located in Budhiganga Municipality-10, Bajura district, Sudurpaschim Province, around 750 kilometres west of Kathmandu

8 Oct 2026 1:43 pm
PM Modi thanks world leaders for wishes on completing 25 years as govt head

PM Modi marked the milestone on October 7, 25 years after he first assumed office as Gujarat chief minister in 2001. He has served as prime minister since 2014

8 Oct 2026 1:37 pm
Navi Mumbai: 38-year-old theft accused dies in police custody

A 38-year-old man, identified as Sanjay Kantu Yadav, died while in police custody at the NRI Sagari Police Station in Navi Mumbai. Police said he was rushed to a hospital after his condition deteriorated. An inquest is underway, while his body has been sent to JJ Hospital for post-mortem

8 Oct 2026 1:30 pm
CJP July protest: Delhi Police to probe premeditated violence, criminal links

The Crime Branch sources said the probe will focus on the role of those responsible for the violence that broke out in New Delhi on July 20. The Crime Branch will specifically investigate whether the violence was premeditated or whether criminal elements entered the protest sites when the CJP called for a march to Parliament

8 Oct 2026 1:21 pm
Nana Patekar death: Mumbai Police pays tribute to actor

Mumbai Police described actor Nana Patekar as a legendary artist whose contribution to theatre, Marathi and Hindi cinema would remain an enduring legacy

8 Oct 2026 1:20 pm
Indias digital landscape transformed in a decade, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said Indias broadband subscriber base has grown from around 60 million to 1 billion over the past decade. Speaking at India Mobile Congress 2026, he said India aims to lead in 6G and become a global technology standards setter

8 Oct 2026 1:00 pm
Nana Patekar death: Raj Thackeray recalls actors impact on common man

Raj Thackeray reflected on Patekars long association with Mumbai and Hindi cinema, saying the actors work remained closely connected to the social and economic realities of the city

8 Oct 2026 12:44 pm
EAM S Jaishankar: Indias Africa ties guided by partners needs, priorities

Addressing alumni of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme at Cote dIvoire, EAM Jaishankar referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modis articulation of the Kampala principles eight years ago, saying they had set out the approach guiding Indias engagement with Africa

8 Oct 2026 12:43 pm
Maharashtra CEO steps up voter enrolment drive ahead of October 12 deadline

Special voter registration camps are being conducted at colleges and universities across Maharashtra from October 5 to October 9; BLOs have been deployed at campuses to assist eligible students with registration forms and address queries related to the SIR process, the CEO's office said

8 Oct 2026 12:26 pm
IAF promotes Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam through global aid missions: Air Chief

Indian Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, IAF Chief A.P. Singh said the IAFs humanitarian work reflects the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, or the belief that the world is one family

8 Oct 2026 12:09 pm
Iran will never have nuclear weapon, says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Rubio did not outline specific limits on Irans nuclear activities that Washington might accept as part of a potential agreement. However, he said any deal acceptable to the United States would have to provide assurances that Iran could not acquire a nuclear weapon

8 Oct 2026 12:08 pm
Delhi HC orders criminal complaint against 6 CBI officers over false statement

A single-judge Bench of Justice Madhu Jain passed the direction while allowing a criminal appeal filed by Ashok Kumar Aggarwal, an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, against the order of the Special Judge (PC Act), Rouse Avenue Courts, which had declined to initiate proceedings under Section 340 of the CrPC against the concerned CBI officers

8 Oct 2026 11:45 am
Donald Trump renews Nobel Peace Prize bid, says he deserves the honour

Donald Trump said the announcement of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was approaching and pointed to what he described as his record of diplomatic intervention

8 Oct 2026 11:25 am
Nana Patekar death: Fadnavis recalls veteran actors powerful screen presence

In a condolence message, Fadnavis said Patekar made a significant contribution to both Marathi and Hindi cinema and brought a distinctive style to the roles he portrayed

8 Oct 2026 11:18 am
Govt hits back at Musks Starlink claim, says all operators face same rules

The Ministry of Communications said all telecom operators providing satellite communication services are required to meet the same licensing and security conditions before they can proceed to the spectrum assignment stage

8 Oct 2026 11:14 am
Delhi protest: FIR against Rahul and Priyanka over alleged assault on cops

Delhi Police said they are examining the allegations as well as the role of the people involved in the protest. A total of 91 people were detained during the demonstration, including several Members of Parliament and other leaders

8 Oct 2026 10:58 am
Nana Patekar death: Maharashtra to accord veteran actor a state funeral

Shelar said the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government took the decision in view of Patekars contribution to Marathi theatre as well as Marathi and Hindi cinema

8 Oct 2026 10:56 am
Mumbai weather: October heat continues to intensify; city may touch 36 degrees

Mumbai is likely to remain mainly clear on Thursday, October 8, with temperatures expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius as October heat intensifies. The city recorded 35.4 degrees Celsius in the past 24 hours, while Mumbais AQI stood at 120 in the moderate category

8 Oct 2026 10:42 am
Air Force Day: President Droupadi Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan salute air warriors

Indian Air Force Day is celebrated every year on this day to commemorate the establishment of the IAF in 1932. The day recognises the courage, professionalism and contributions of IAF personnel in protecting Indias airspace and supporting national security

8 Oct 2026 10:26 am
Air Force Day: PM Modi salutes air warriors, praises courage and commitment

Created under British rule as an auxiliary air force, the IAF's primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and conduct aerial warfare during armed conflicts. The force has since evolved into one of the most formidable air powers in the world

8 Oct 2026 9:28 am
India and Kazakhstan vow to strengthen forward-looking partnership

They discussed ways to seize emerging opportunities, deepen mutual understanding, and further strengthen a forward-looking partnership between India and Kazakhstan, it added

8 Oct 2026 9:27 am
India, Canada explore deeper defence ties and security cooperation

The security talks are taking place alongside a broader effort to expand economic relations

8 Oct 2026 9:24 am
IndiGo Patna-Lucknow flight hit by lightning, grounded after landing in Lucknow

The aircraft landed safely, and all customers disembarked at their destination, i.e. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, the spokesperson said

8 Oct 2026 9:16 am
IMF chief warns of triple economic challenge from AI, debt and wars

IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva said in a speech in Singapore ahead of autumn IMF-World Bank meetings to be held in Bangkok next week

8 Oct 2026 8:30 am
Washington man charged with aiding Canada school shooting

Federal authorities said that they have arrested and charged a 30-year-old from Washington with encouraging an 18-year-old to commit one of the worst school shootings in Canadas history by offering to livestream the February attack, providing money and sharing advice on how to delete online messages to keep the plot a secret

8 Oct 2026 8:27 am
Russian oligarch says Donald Trump Jr. repaid wedding expenses

Yes, he did, Umar Kremlev told an International Boxing Association press conference in Istanbul on Wednesday

8 Oct 2026 8:24 am
PM Modi to inaugurate India Mobile Congress 2026 in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 10th India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 in New Delhi on October 8. Held under the theme Scale Without Boundaries, the four-day event will focus on 5G, 6G, AI, semiconductors, cybersecurity, quantum communication and emerging digital technologies

8 Oct 2026 8:17 am
Strait of Hormuz belongs to US: President Donald Trump

Speaking at Sparrows Point in Maryland, where he announced the construction of a new shipyard as part of efforts to expand the US maritime industrial base, Trump said the US Navy was enforcing what he called one of the most effective and impenetrable blockades in history

8 Oct 2026 8:14 am
Kosovo gets countrys new president, polls averted

The election late Tuesday was a significant moment in a political crisis in the small Balkan nation that has caused legislative deadlock for over 19 months

8 Oct 2026 8:07 am
Vrindavan tragedy: Four students die cleaning water tank at Gurukulam

Mathura Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar said one student first entered the tank to clean it but did not come out

8 Oct 2026 8:04 am
Tamil Nadu hospitals stop medicine covers carrying Hindi

The row erupted after packaging bearing dosage instructions in Tamil, English, and Hindi reached patients at state-run medical facilities, drawing sharp criticism from political leaders

8 Oct 2026 8:00 am
Hockey can learn from cricket

Post-Asiad glory there is a need to further boost our national game like the cricket bosses have done through building grassroots programmes, strengthening supply line, developing coaches etc

8 Oct 2026 7:57 am
Fire safety measures should be non-negotiable

A fire broke out around 4 pm on October 5 at a temporary structure outside the main set of Pati Patni Aur Panga 2.

8 Oct 2026 7:54 am
Mumbai Diary: Thursday Dossier

The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce

8 Oct 2026 7:51 am