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Man Utds poor on-field performances and Man Citys financial breach allegations have left both rival fanbases on an extremely rare common ground of gloom and anxiety over uncertainty
The investigation into the Tiger Shroff firing case has revealed similarities with the 2024 murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique. Police are examining alleged advance reconnaissance, three shooters, logistical support, escape arrangements and possible handler networks
Nearly a month after the Divyang Court directed the MN Banaji Industrial Home for the Blind in Jogeshwari to restart three programmes, 37 beneficiaries allege that services remain unavailable. They are demanding immediate action, citing existing infrastructure and a Rs 19 lakh government grant disbursed in 2022
A 17-year-old Std XII student from a South Mumbai school, Ansh Jalan, has developed FasalForward, a platform that compares mandi prices, forecasts crop prices for 30 days and helps farmers decide when to sell or hold their produce
The fatal shooting during an alleged wild boar hunt inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park has prompted intensified forest patrols and an independent search operation. Investigators have seized two firearms and recovered melted pellets
The BMC has replaced conventional road-cleaning equipment with 29 dust suction machines to curb road dust and air pollution in Mumbai. The civic body also reported progress in bakeries switching to cleaner fuels and recorded 231 days of good or satisfactory air quality till October 22
The Maharashtra FDA cancelled 29 licences and suspended 71 others after 937 inspections between October 5 and 17. The crackdown led to seizures worth Rs 28.52 lakh, action against unlicensed drug sales and cosmetic manufacturing, and two arrests in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Amid rising air pollution concerns and the Bombay High Courts firecracker ban, the BMC Education Department has launched a firecracker-free Diwali campaign across Mumbai schools. Students will take pledges, while schools organise poster, video, reel and slogan competitions
A blue water bottle and a Rs 20 UPI transaction helped Vakola police crack a chain-snatching case involving a pregnant woman in Santacruz East. After examining footage from 200300 CCTV cameras, investigators traced the accused to Silvassa, where the 22-year-old man was arrested
Mumbai and Navi Mumbai were placed on high alert after bomb threat emails targeted Mayor Ritu Tawdes office, Amitabh Bachchans Juhu residence, Diljit Dosanjhs concert venue and VIBGYOR schools. Students were sent home early as police conducted precautionary checks and launched an investigation
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The Enforcement Directorate has filed an FIR after alleged trespassing at a Thane West flat attached in a money laundering investigation linked to Iqbal Kaskar. The agency restored possession after alleged lock tampering and removal of a possession notice
The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has shared medical updates on Indian nationals injured in attacks in Dammam, Riyadh and Shaybah. It also urged Indians to follow local laws and avoid photographing or sharing visuals of interceptions and impact sites
A manhunt was underway to track down those responsible. The terrorist attack against Karak will be met with the harshest retaliation, King Abdullah said in a post on X. Of the 34 injured, 27 were still receiving treatment
All 282 Agniveers 150 Seaman Deckside and 132 Seaman Engineside personnel have been appointed as police constables, and their appointment orders have been issued. On September 29, the cabinet approved direct recruitment of retired Agniveers into the police force and allied uniformed services
Integrated measures will be planned for the MMR through a clean air action programme. Special efforts will be made to reduce road dust, including the use of vacuum cleaning machines, sprinkling water through sprinklers and making it mandatory to completely cover vehicles transporting construction debris, Munde said
The civic body said the arrangement would bring in private investment and medical expertise while ensuring that ownership of the hospital remains with the BMC. At least 50 per cent of the hospitals beds will be reserved for BMC patients and beneficiaries of government healthcare schemes
The Delhi High Court rejected AISA president Neha Boras plea challenging a notice requiring her to furnish a Rs 10,000 personal bond with one surety to maintain peace. The court directed disclosure of materials relied upon in the inquiry and asked the magistrate to exercise due care
Another middleman was arrested earlier this month; question sets for the Drug Inspector examination were allegedly leaked from the MPSCs confidential section for money
Mumbai City recorded a maximum temperature of 37 degrees Celsius, 3.3 degrees above normal, while the Santacruz observatory (representative of the suburbs) registered 37.1 degrees Celsius, 2.9 degrees above normal. The city also continued to experience warm nights
The reported deficiencies at the Mumbai establishments included unhygienic kitchen and drainage conditions, rusted racks and utensils, the mixing of returned pav with fresh pav, incomplete temperature records, absence of workers medical certificates and use of unauthorised food colours in sweets
The BMC carried out an anti-encroachment drive in Dadar on October 23, removing 12 unauthorised structures, temporary sheds and platforms and taking action against 60 hawkers. The operation was conducted under the civic bodys Pedestrian First campaign to keep footpaths clear
According to the statement, issued by the KDMC Water Supply Department, the shutdown is required for electrical and mechanical maintenance at the Barave, Mohili, Netivali and Titwala water treatment plants
Pune airport will have a daily direct IndiGo flight to Bhubaneswar from October 25, coinciding with the Winter Schedule 202627. Airlines have taken up 216 of the 235 available daily slots, strengthening the citys domestic air connectivity
The new destinations are Agatti, via Goa-Mopa, Darbhanga, Guwahati, Jalgaon, Jodhpur, Ranchi, Bagdogra, Sindhudurg and Udaipur. The routes are expected to improve access to tourism, heritage and regional economic centres across western, northern, eastern and north-eastern India
France's National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's office took charge of the case and said they will investiate whether the shooting was racially motivated. A suspect was arrested and taken into police custody, police said
Under the partnership, National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), will act as the knowledge partner and identify academic institutions, technical experts and Centres of Excellence to design and deliver training programmes
The march, organised by the Delhi Coordination Committee of People Against SIR, a people's collective, began near Gole Dak Khana at the intersection of Kalibari Marg and Bhai Vir Singh Marg. Carrying the national flag and banners, the protesters demanded an end to the electoral roll revision exercise
According to the FDA, its Drugs Section conducted 105 inspections at manufacturing units, blood centres and other establishments, issuing 68 notices. These inspections resulted in the suspension of 22 licences and cancellation of seven licences
The railway police officials recovered five gold mangalsutras weighing 61.15 grams, collectively valued at Rs 7.55 lakh, during the investigation, said an official
As her award-winning Italian-Khasi fusion restaurant, Nonna Mei hosts a three-day pop-up in the city, chef Niyati Rao sits down for a conversation on the flavours, traditions, and research that shapes the menu
In a social media post, Sule shared the video showing Gawade, the BJP candidate from the Pune Teachers' Constituency, and questioned whether the incident amounted to a violation of the model code of conduct
As per the minutes of the MCZMA's 202nd meeting, held on September 24, the authority recommended the proposal to the Union Environment Ministry, accepting the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority's (MMRDA) submission that no alternative route was feasible to bypass the internationally recognised Ramsar site
Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority also approved deadline extensions for 210 projects and corrections to 609 existing projects, based on proposals submitted by developers
The forces were deployed in the national capital earlier this month in the wake of protests organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The extension was approved following a request from the Delhi Police. A similar extension had been sanctioned in mid-October
The school administration alerted the police after receiving the threat and informed parents, raising concerns about student safety
Tharoor described the move as a disgrace and argued that the photographs depicted events already etched in public memory, rather than political positions taken by the artist
Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are likely to experience hot and humid conditions, with light rain or thundershowers possible towards the afternoon and evening on the first day
The UAE reported an oil spill from a tanker off its coast on Friday, affecting beaches in Umm Al Quwain and prompting closures and cleanup operations. The incident comes amid rising attacks on vessels in Gulf waters and heightened tensions near the Strait of Hormuz
Raj Thackeray said he had held detailed discussions with party colleagues about conditions in drought-affected areas, the problems faced by farmers and the difficulties confronting rural communities
Polish PM Donald Tusk visited Bengaluru with around 100 business leaders to explore partnerships with Karnataka. Poland is seeking stronger cooperation with India in IT and space, as bilateral trade rose from USD 1.95 billion in 2013 to USD 6.36 billion in 2025
The threats were reported to the authorities, following which teams from the Delhi Fire Service rushed to the schools. The premises were evacuated as a precautionary measure
Western Railway said some suburban train services would remain cancelled due to the block. The detailed list of affected services will be available with station masters at stations across the suburban section
Israeli forces shot dead two men following an attack near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday. At least five people were injured, some critically, as emergency responders evacuated victims to Israeli hospitals. The military imposed roadblocks and closures in nearby Palestinian towns
A 17-year-old Class 12 student, Muthuchelvi, died after a wall of her rented house collapsed amid heavy rains in Mettumalai near Sattur on October 22 night. Her mother, Solaiyammal, was rescued from the debris and admitted to Sattur Government Hospital
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, responding to a question about the alleged devices, said he did not know what a spycam pen was and would comment after seeing one
According to the Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre (RSMC) for Tropical Cyclones, the low-pressure area formed over the east-central and adjoining south-east Bay of Bengal following an upper-air cyclonic circulation
Mumbai Police and security agencies are on alert after Mayor Ritu Tawdes office received a bomb threat email mentioning schools and Mahalaxmi Racecourse. The email reportedly warned of a grenade attack on a school on October 31 and a bomb blast on November 27
Vehicular traffic on Mumbais Sion Railway Overbridge was fully restored on Thursday, following the completion of reconstruction work of the 112-year-old bridge