Mumbaikars can expect a sunny and warm day today, ideal for outdoor plans, with temperatures reaching 30.8C. While yesterday's air quality was poor, slight improvement is anticipated, though sensitive groups should remain cautious. The coming week promises more sunshine, but prepare for patchy rain on October 16-17. Stay informed for a pleasant week ahead.

Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant lit the world's tallest 125-foot agarbathi at the International Purple Fest Goa 2025. This towering tribute, crafted by Cycle Pure Agarbathi, celebrated inclusion and India's heritage with a unique fragrance. The event blended tradition and innovation, offering a multi-sensory experience for all attendees.

Former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation suit against Netflix and Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment over the series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood'. He claims the show maligns his reputation and insults anti-drug agencies, stating the legal action is personal and for self-respect. Wankhede seeks damages and an injunction against the series' distribution.

Three private company employees at Mumbai Airport were arrested for impersonating customs officers and attempting to extort money from an arriving passenger. The trio, identified as Salman Idris Khan, Pramod Chhabban Kamble, and Darshit Mohan Raut, were apprehended after the passenger reported their suspicious behavior. Further investigation revealed an associate supplied them with passenger details.

A senior Reliance Power executive, Ashok Kumar Pal, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering probe. The ED is investigating alleged financial irregularities and diversion of approximately Rs 3,000 crore in loans disbursed by Yes Bank. This arrest follows a large-scale operation targeting entities linked to Reliance Anil Ambani Group firms.