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BTS may return to Coachella in 2027, with festival organiser Goldenvoice reportedly negotiating to book the K-pop supergroup. The potential appearance follows their 2026 comeback and could coincide with the groups ongoing Arirang world tour
The United Forum of Bank Unions has called a one-day strike on September 11, followed by a three-day strike from September 28 to 30. If its demands remain unresolved, the union has announced an indefinite strike from October 26
The restrictions will be in force from 5 pm to 11 pm to manage the expected crowds and ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians, a traffic police notification said
The action was taken on the instructions of Municipal Commissioner Mangesh Chitale to remove encroachments that were causing difficulties for traffic and pedestrians
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the BJP and what he called the Vote Chori Aayog were changing their methods but had the same objective of ensuring a BJP victory. His remarks came a day after Maharashtras Chief Electoral Officer released details of the draft roll
The body of Bristi Mukherjee (28) was recovered from a room on the second floor of her house at Kusumba village in Rampurhat area this afternoon, a senior officer said
Mumbai residents will have to pay more from September 1 as CNG, PNG, wholesale milk, commercial LPG and rickshaw-taxi fares rise. Heres a breakdown of the new prices and fares, and what remains unchanged
One Indian citizen was among 12 people killed in a massive overnight Russian aerial assault across Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Dozens were injured, while residential and civilian infrastructure was also damaged
According to police, all the victims were residents of Pardi village in Nirmal district of Telangana. The group had travelled to Nanded during the day to visit a waterfall and a temple. They were returning towards their home in Telangana when the accident occurred
Additional Sessions Judge V L Bhosale acquitted Sanjay Jogeshwar Yadav of charges including murder, wrongful confinement and criminal intimidation in connection with the death of his wife, Rama
The woman said she questioned the officer about the reason for the restriction. According to her, the officer's explanation left her shocked.
The Navi Mumbai Crime Branch and Vashi Police in Maharashtra have arrested two 20-year-old men, identified as Sahil Ananda Surve and Sahil Yashwant Kharat, in connection with the murder
According to the complaint filed by the girl's mother, the accused allegedly approached the girl and grabbed her hand with sexual intent. He also allegedly made obscene remarks towards her during the incident
PM Modi congratulated the country on recording 7.8 per cent economic growth and said sustaining the momentum would require a stronger focus on domestic production and self-reliance
PM Modi said the conflict in West Asia had demonstrated how instability in one region could affect global energy security, maritime trade and supply chains
Maharashtra has maintained that several Marathi-speaking areas were wrongly included in Karnataka following the reorganisation of states along linguistic lines
Maharashtra Chief Ministers Principal Secretary Dr Shrikar Pardeshi stressed the need for a coordinated approach to early childhood development, with a focus on the first 1,000 days, better implementation of schemes and improved outcomes for children
Former Maoist commander Bhupathi has been appointed as a coordinator for Gondwana Universitys Ekal programme on a three-month contractual basis. He will receive a monthly honorarium of Rs 30,000, officials said on Tuesday
Six members were arrested after investigators traced Rs 33.25 lakh from a Rs 74.26-lakh share-investment fraud to a firm account. The alleged mastermind from Bhilwara remains at large
The incident took place when a public Ganesh festival committee from Bhiwandi was transporting its idol from Mumbra to Bhiwandi. After the trolleys tyre was punctured, the vehicle overturned, leaving the idol on the verge of falling
The Marathi Language Department issued a Government Resolution (GR) on Monday, August 31, stating that the examination, which was introduced before the formation of Maharashtra, was no longer justified under the present administrative system
Officials also found stickers being placed over original ingredient and nutritional information on product packaging. The suspected tampering was allegedly carried out to enable expired food stock to be repackaged and sold again in the market
Wildlife experts view the big cat's extensive journey spanning hundreds of kilometres from Vidarbha to the hilly regions of Marathwada as a positive indicator of ecological health and biodiversity
Donald Trump also said oil continued to move through the Strait of Hormuz with the assistance of the US Navy, claiming that this had prevented a sharp rise in global oil prices
For some heat, try the Soleil Picante with tequila, jalapeo and agave, or even the Parisian Bling.
Addressing the BJP Maharashtra State Executive Meeting in Pune, Fadnavis said NCERT textbooks during the UPA era dedicated 13 pages to the Mughals while reducing the history of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to a single passage
Following the revision, the minimum fare for an auto-rickshaw has risen to Rs 27 from Rs 26, while the minimum fare for a black-and-yellow taxi has increased to Rs 33 from Rs 31. The revised minimum fare will apply to the first 1.5-km journey
Chef Karishma Sakhrani has curated an entire menu around the plump brioche bread with an indulgent drinks list to go with
Addressing the concluding session of the BJP State Executive Committee meeting in Pune, Fadnavis urged party workers to prepare for what he described as an upcoming political battle against misinformation and fake narratives
Khiradi began as a lone observer of the night sky some years back, but soon took his vision door to door, convincing skeptical villagers that protecting their pristine skies could bring both pride and opportunity
At least 11 people were killed, and five others were injured after a massive fire triggered a series of explosions at a firecracker factory in Manouri Bazaar under Pipri police station limits of Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district
The current stock stands lower than in the same period last year, when the reservoirs contained 13,92,756 million litres (96.23 per cent). Also, the lake levels remained lower than in 2024, when the lakes had 14,01,649 million litres, accounting for 96.84 per cent of the total live storage
The incident occurred in the Lower Kandoli region amid heavy rainfall. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) received information late at night about a vehicle being washed away by rainwater near the bridge
The first high tide of the day is expected at 2.05 pm, reaching a height of 4.23 metres. The next high tide is forecast at 2.52 am on September 2, with a height of 4.13 metres
The BMC will hire a professional event planner to manage logistics during Ganesh idol immersions at Girgaon Chowpatty. The agency will handle VIP arrangements, public address systems, idol line-ups, crowd management support and drinking water facilities
The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to continue construction of a $400 million White House ballroom while lawsuits over the project proceed
NASAs Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun its journey to a point about one million miles from Earth after a successful Falcon Heavy launch
According to information provided by the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Department, a total of 405 citizens from the state were affected by the disaster and subsequent disruption to travel and communication networks
Sir PM and Lady Flora, still reeling from the spectacular light show at the historic Afghan Church last week, discuss the ideas success, and why Mumbaikars gave it a thumbs-up
Around 25 to 30 people allegedly entered Sanjay Gandhi National Park on August 28 to perform religious rituals, including a Kavad Yatra, inside a protected river and water body, triggering concern among environmentalists and nature lovers
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in coordination with the Central Crime Branch, Navi Mumbai, has busted an alleged interstate syndicate involved in tampering with manufacturing and expiry dates of packaged food
The incident occurred on August 29 when Saniya, her child, and two relatives were returning to Bhiwandi on a motorcycle after visiting her maternal home in Mumbra for Eid
A Mumbai court acquitted driver Dhruv Pandey in an assault case after police failed to prove CCTV evidence and establish his identity as the attacker
Cuffe Parade residents have petitioned the BMC and Mumbai Traffic Police for traffic management and a zero-tolerance silence zone around GD Somani School
A 34-year-old woman was killed in a Malad crash, while her injured husband was brought home in a wheelchair to see her one last time before her funeral
Western Railway has rejigged its suburban timetable while retaining 1,414 daily services, with changes aimed at easing Borivli congestion and improving AC, late-night and extended suburban connectivity
A cockroach allegedly found in food served to a patient at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa has sparked outrage, with an NGO seeking a food safety inspection and action against the meal contractor
Mumbai commuters will pay more for autorickshaw and taxi rides from September 1, with the minimum auto fare increasing from Rs 26 to Rs 27 and the minimum cab fare rising from Rs 31 to Rs 33. Commuters have raised concerns over service quality, while driver representatives said the hike was insufficient
Mumbai Traffic Police register 343 FIRs during crackdown on wrong-side riding and driving between January 1 and August 10, highlighting zero tolerance towards behaviour that could lead to deadly head-on collisions
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