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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 Maharashtra FDA is intensifying its crackdown on adulterated, counterfeit and unsafe food ahead of Navratri and Diwali following an FSSAI directive. Checks will focus on sweets, milk products, edible oils, snacks, beverages and other festive foods

Current Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh will superannuate on the same day. Dixit, who is known for his strategic planning and played a key role during Operation Sindoor, is currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff

The railway zone said intensive checking drives were conducted across Mumbai suburban local trains, long-distance Mail/Express trains, passenger trains and holiday special trains to curb unauthorised travel, prevent revenue leakage and promote travel discipline

WI opener and debutant Kamil Pooran was dismissed for 12 runs by Arshdeep Singh. Meanwhile, captain Shai Hope continued his good form, scoring 25 runs off 20 balls

Maharashtra Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik will inaugurate the service. Buses from Borivali, Mumbai, and from Swargate in Pune to the airport are also being started. Dadar is one of Mumbais main rail and bus interchanges

A fleeting shot of a man from behind in Jailer 2 has led to speculation that Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan could be making a surprise appearance in the Rajinikanth-led action entertainer. However, the makers have not officially confirmed the same.

CM Fadnavis said 'Participate Mumbai' was not merely a platform to raise Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds, but a mechanism through which the government, municipal corporation, corporate sector and social organisations could work together on development projects

Kale hit back at Fadnavis over his reported description of the MNS protest as a gathering of chirkuts, or insignificant people. The way the Garjana Morcha happened, so grandly in Mumbai, many people will need Burnol, Kale said, taking a dig at those who criticised the rally

Raju Kher recalled losing money and selling his house for a failed TV project. During the crisis, the actor-director felt disappointed that his elder brother, Anupam Kher, did not support him financially in the way he had expected.

ScoutOPs team clarified his bond with Lovepreet Gill is purely platonic and sibling-like after a Bigg Boss 20 episode sparked speculation. Scout had discussed changing feelings with Yung DSA, who advised him to focus on his real-life relationships

India, Germany, Qatar, and four other countries have been invited by the IOC to present their projects for hosting the 2036 Olympic Games

Speaking about the protests, Fadnavis alleged that the Congress was trying to build a narrative that Indias constitutional process was not functioning properly and that institutions such as the Election Commission could not deliver justice

Qazi Touqeer's team has now confirmed that the Bigg Boss 20 contestant isn't leaving after rumours of the singer exiting Salman Khan-hosted show over health concerns began doing rounds online.

Kim Kardashian has shared a glimpse of her Halloween outing, showcasing elaborate pumpkins carved with the faces of herself and her family members. The display featured carvings of Kim with Lewis Hamilton and Kylie Jenner with Timothee Chalamet, but not Kendall and Jacob Elordi

The suspect was detained and questioned by investigators. His alleged involvement in the burglary came to light during interrogation, said an official

Hanuman Ansh team visited Kainchi Dham in Uttarakhand to offer prayers to Neem Karoli Baba a day after director Vishal Chaturvediwarned devotees of reported overcrowding and urged them to check the situation before visiting the spiritual site.

The US Justice Department has launched what it calls its largest modern denaturalisation effort, seeking to revoke the citizenship of 40 naturalised Americans. The cases involve alleged fraud, misrepresentation and serious crimes, including espionage

Nicole Kidman joined Dua Lipa, Pedro Pascal and Kristen Wiig at Paris Fashion Week 2026 to make a playful video to ADELAs 'Nicole Kidman.' The group danced and lip-synced to the viral track, which references several of Kidmans films, including Babygirl

Australia's conservative opposition has pledged the country's biggest immigration cut, targeting net migration of 100,000 for two years and 650,000 fewer temporary visas over four years. The pledge comes as One Nation gains support and Labor also moves to tighten migration rules

Tens of thousands are expected to protest in Paris as French students and trade unions rally over poor school conditions and alleged police repression. Authorities report hundreds injured, while clashes, arrests and school disruptions have intensified ahead of France's 2027 election

Police said the accused allegedly used money obtained through credit card phishing fraud to purchase expensive smartphones through various online platforms

The Delhi Traffic Police said special traffic arrangements have been in place from 8 am, with vehicles being regulated or diverted on several important roads around Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, Parliament Street and Jantar Mantar

The central team will visit drought-hit areas in coordination with the Maharashtra government, assess the severity of the situation and recommend relief and rehabilitation measures

President Droupadi Murmu will attend the inaugural convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur as the chief guest. Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda are also scheduled to attend the ceremony

The order follows directions issued by the Bombay High Court on September 22, 2026, during a suo motu public interest litigation concerning environmental issues

Panvel civil court fixes market value of Owe land at Rs 20 per sq metre, awards Rs 5.92 lakh after adjusting amount already paid

US President Donald Trump mistakenly referred to Brazils presidential election as Indias in a social media post, citing 125 million voters and the quick release of results while criticising the US electoral system and arguing for changes to voting rules

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The hurricane center said large surf associated with Nolo will likely inundate some of the low-lying atolls

Captain Machchhar spoke to the Prime Minister about his experience and what gave him the courage to respond during the incident. PM Modi praised his bravery and wished him a speedy recovery

In a question asked by mid-day through a WhatsApp message, actor Dino Morea denied reports claiming that he was detained by the Mumbai Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in connection with the alleged Mithi River desilting 'scam'

The protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar and several nearby locations, with police saying permission had not been granted for the proposed demonstration

Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis said, The entire matter has been exposed. Following the press conference held by the three Election Commissioners, their fake narrative has been busted. Yet, attempts are still being made to push this fake narrative. They will not succeed in this

Amit Shah said Putins remarks praising the Prime Ministers efforts towards global peace were a matter of pride for Indians. He also noted that Putins statement came on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who spread the message of peace and non-violence

During the conversation, Machchhar told Modi that receiving his call made him extremely proud and that he had never imagined getting an opportunity to speak with him. The injured pilot also told PM Modi that he was his biggest idol and someone he had always looked up to

A 35-year-old passenger was deboarded from a Hyderabad-Kadapa flight at Hyderabads RGIA after accidentally touching the emergency exit handle, triggering an alarm. Police enquiry found it was unintentional. He was let off after giving a letter, and no case was registered

The festival has been organised by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in association with the Vanyavani Foundation and is centred on the theme Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife

Raj Thackeray criticised what he described as the increasingly ceremonial nature of tributes to national leaders, arguing that remembering Gandhi should extend beyond garlanding statues and commemorating his birth and death anniversaries

The protest has been called over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and concerns raised by organisers over the functioning of the Election Commission

The directive was issued during a meeting focused on the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities used by educational, healthcare and other public institutions

The latest report records lake levels at 6 am on October 2, 2026. The combined useful capacity of the seven lakes is 14,47,363 ML. The seven reservoirs covered in the report are Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vihar and Tulsi

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

According to the woman, the man, who falsely signalled an intention to marry, cut off all contacts after getting the money

Founder Abhijeet Dipke demands CEC resignation, voter roll probe, SIR freeze, and independent election commissioners appointment mechanism

Shivaji Park residents, fed up of the continuing noise pollution in the area, demand details on park use; urge state, BMC, and police to take immediate action against Fridays protesters

Cops pull accused off scooter after he tries to flee during interception, recover eight stolen gold chains, mangalsutras from him

After the rainy season, Mumbai heads into a warmer October as temperatures could climb 2-3 degrees Celsius over the weekend and touch 35 degrees Celsius-plus

BMCs five-site pilot in Mulund and Ghatkopar aims to capture monsoon rain on civic properties and recharge groundwater instead of letting it run off

Mumbai's 10 per cent water cut will continue as the BMC seeks to conserve existing stocks until the next monsoon. Hydraulics chief Abhijit Bangar told the Standing Committee that low pressure and uneven supply will be addressed, while reducing non-revenue water remains a long-term priority