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A newly developed chemical process can transform stubborn plastic waste, including polyethylene and polypropylene packaging, into high-value adhesives. Using specialised solvents and light-activated reactions, the technique converts discarded bags and bottles into industrial-grade glue

A study on luna moths found that chemical treatments intended to alter wing markings also produced significantly wider hindwing tails. The discovery suggests that genes linked to wing patterns and cell repair may also influence wing shape and insect evolution

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to suspend journalist Tarun Tejpal's 10-year sentence in the 2013 rape case. The Goa government opposed his plea, with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the state

The Jharkhand High Court on Friday quashed the state government's notification cancelling the JSSC-CGL examination held in September 2024, calling the decision unfair and unjust. The cancellation had followed protests by job aspirants over alleged recruitment irregularities

The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to all office-bearers of the Kerala Congress unit over a social media post targeting CJI Surya Kant. The court said judicial independence was not a matter of political convenience

Seven people, including three children, were killed after an 18-wheel truck ran over a group gathered on the Karra-Torpa road in Jharkhand's Khunti district on Thursday night. They had reportedly gathered to help a scooter rider who fell into a ditch

Two autorickshaws caught fire near Life Line Hospital in Khopat, Thane West, at around 1:53 am on Saturday. Firefighters extinguished the blaze by 2:07 am. No injuries or casualties were reported

Mumbai recorded a slight rise in minimum temperatures on Saturday, November 7, with Colaba at 26 degrees Celsius and Santacruz at 23 degrees Celsius. The citys overall AQI improved to 78, in the satisfactory category, although several monitoring stations across Mumbai and the MMR reported moderate air quality

Kasturba Marg Police have arrested a 60-year-old woman and her 32-year-old daughter-in-law in a drug trafficking case under the NDPS Act. The duo, residents of Borivli East, were traced to an SRA building in Dahisar West. Police said the older woman has been named in 17 criminal cases

Indian-American Congressman-elect Amish Shah has called for Congress to reclaim authority over the Iran war and demanded a comprehensive plan from Defence Department officials to end the conflict. The Arizona Democrat also identified affordability, healthcare and water security as priorities

Delhis 24-hour average AQI stood at 365 on Saturday, keeping the national Capital in the very poor category. The CAQM has invoked GRAP Stage III across Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali, bringing restrictions on construction, vehicles and industrial activities

The Kerala High Court has granted bail to four accused in the October 11 Nedumbassery Mini Cooper crash that killed three youngsters. However, prime accused Suhail Sajeev can be released only after 10 days. The defence told the court that the accused were 19-year-old students

Two men, both aged 22, have been charged over shootings at comedian Kapil Sharmas Kaps Cafe in Surrey and a nearby home in October 2025. The accused were arrested on November 1 and face two counts each of reckless discharge of a firearm. The charges have not been proven in court

Iran has submitted a nuclear proposal to the US through Qatar but says negotiations will begin only after Washington meets seven demands, including lifting sanctions, unfreezing Iranian assets and paying war reparations. Tehran has also ruled out reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Formula Ones newest and youngest world champions Formula Regional Middle East Championship triumph with Mumbai Falcons in 2023 remains a key milestone in his remarkable racing journey

This decision has sparked so much interest and debate in Mumbai, given that encroachment is a hot-button topic in space-crunched Mumbai

A seven-year-old girl has suffered serious retinal damage after a firecracker injury during Diwali last year went untreated. Doctors in Pune diagnosed her with a large macular hole after she gradually developed vision loss, highlighting the risks of ignoring seemingly minor eye injuries

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The National Green Tribunal's Pune bench has issued a notice on an appeal challenging the diversion of 233 hectares of forest land and proposed felling of 32,490 trees for the 3,000 MW Saidongar-1 pumped storage project in Karjat, Raigad

A 2.5-year-old boy was killed after an MG Hector SUV allegedly rammed into his tricycle in Borivali West, Mumbai. His mother was injured in the accident. The 48-year-old doctor driving the SUV was arrested and later granted bail, while a magistrate questioned the police over the charges invoked

In a Diwali relief for 19 Ulwe flat buyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has directed Prathmesh Construction to hand over possession within 30 days of receiving outstanding dues. The developer has disputed the claims and plans to challenge the order before the Bombay High Court

A bomb threat email naming the Bombay High Court, BSE, Amitabh Bachchan's Juhu residence Jalsa and Mahalaxmi Racecourse triggered a security alert in Mumbai on Friday. Police, BDDS and dog squads conducted precautionary searches, but no explosives or suspicious objects were found

A month after its launch by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, the BMC's Participate Mumbai portal has around 500 registered volunteers but no opportunities listed across seven categories. Officials say initiatives will be rolled out by the end of November, while the platform has received 15 citizen proposals

A 22-year-old man has been arrested after two sisters were injured in a firing incident inside their home in Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai. Police identified the accused as Arjun Chavan, while his alleged accomplice remains absconding. The motive behind the shooting is yet to be established

An RTI has revealed that the BMC completed only 13,211 demolitions among 2,14,917 complaints registered on its RETMS portal between March 2016 and October 2026. More than 1.16 lakh complaints were classified as duplicates, raising questions over the civic body's action against illegal constructions

The Maharashtra FDA has seized 5,040 bottles of VS Hair Growth Oil worth Rs 50.34 lakh from a Nashik beauty salon. The product was promoted on social media with claims of hair regrowth on bald heads, but its packaging lacked mandatory manufacturer and licence details

Ahead of Diwali 2026, Maharashtra FDA has issued a food safety advisory urging consumers to check silver leaf, verify FSSAI licences and avoid adulterated sweets. The watchdog has also shared precautions for buying khava, ghee, dry fruits and festive gift hampers

A 42-year-old computer science graduate from Bihar, who once appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 8, was arrested by Mumbai's Kandivli police for allegedly stealing a gold chain worth Rs 5 lakh. Police said business losses and mounting debt allegedly drove him to target jewellery shops

The incident was reported at around 8.08 pm onFriday at Kukreja Palace Building, located on Vallabh Baug Lane in the Pant Nagar area of Ghatkopar East

Palghar Excise Superintendent Ganesh Bargaje said strict surveillance and round-the-clock patrolling were being maintained across routes in the district to prevent inter-state liquor smuggling and illegal liquor operations

The Supreme Court has formed a special committee headed by former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai to oversee eviction and rehabilitation in Tamil Nadu's Agasthyamalai ecological landscape. It has also given the state 30 days to form the remaining Gram Sabhas

In his post, Eknath Shinde said he personally enquired about NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar's health and discussed his ongoing treatment with the doctors at the hospital

The seizure was carried out by the FDAs Nashik division on November 5 under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The seized stock comprised 100 ml bottles of VS Hair Growth Oil, each carrying a maximum retail price (MRP) of Rs 999

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has approved Chief Minister's Relief Fund assistance cells at the taluka level in areas declared drought-hit under Trigger-1 during the 2026 kharif season. Dedicated medical officers will coordinate treatment and financial aid for needy patients

In a letter to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Ashwini Bhide, Milind Deora questioned his exclusion from the programme, which was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

During the Diwali food safety drive, the FDA seized food products worth Rs 1,35,70,098 and separately confiscated prohibited products, including gutkha and similar items, worth Rs 7,96,265

Six vehicles were impacted by the blaze, the cause of which is yet to be ascertained. The fire has since been brought under control, and a search operation was underway inside the building to rule out further casualties

Sharad Pawar was initially admitted to Pune's Ruby Hall Clinic on November 2. After being discharged on November 4, he was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai for further treatment

The Election Commission has directed that partially filled Enumeration Forms of all such ASDD electors be generated afresh in the ERO dashboard on ECINET

The assistance was announced by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who had assured eligible farmers of Rs 5,000 each ahead of Diwali to provide financial relief amid the drought situation

The court questioned why neither the accused nor his advocate had raised the issue of his juvenility when he was produced before courts on previous occasions. It also rejected his plea to be sent to a juvenile home, observing that the claim could have been raised to avoid custodial interrogation

Maharashtra's Balasaheb Thackeray Haridra (Turmeric) Research and Training Centre in Basmat, Hingoli, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow, to promote scientific research on turmeric and improve returns for farmers.

Air India has started using Iraqi airspace for its New York and Newark flights, cutting journey times by around four hours to 16 hours. The move is also expected to save around 10 per cent in fuel costs and ease crew requirements

The BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi-led Congress of fraud politics after the Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to all office-bearers of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee over a social media post targeting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant

Raman's victory puts the urban planner and city council member at the helm of America's second-largest city, making her its first South Asian mayor. The win marks a historic milestone in her political career, which began with her election to the Los Angeles City Council in 2020

The flights will provide passengers from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and neighbouring regions with another option to travel directly to Jeddah, an important gateway to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, an official statement said

The keys and possession letters for flats in three rehabilitation buildings completed in the first phase of the redevelopment were distributed. Eleven residents were handed over the keys ceremonially in the presence of the CM and other dignitaries

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the state government would provide sanitation workers with homes under ownership rights, in addition to service quarters, as part of efforts to improve their living conditions

Kishore Shahadev Pawar (32) and Hanuman Shahadev Pawar (35), both residents of Gulaj village in Georai tehsil, were taken into custody and lodged in Harsul Central Prison in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar under preventive detention

The decision comes after several requests from social organisations, public representatives, political leaders and ministers seeking an extension of the deadline