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North Korea, Russia open first cross-border road bridge amid deepening ties

The opening ceremony took place the previous day in Rason in North Korea and Khasan in Russia, virtually attended by North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, reports Yonhap, quoting the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)

8 Sep 2026 9:55 am
Donald Trump promotes proposed H-1B fee in Labour Day message on US jobs

Trump presented the H-1B proposal as part of a broader economic strategy aimed at giving preference to American workers

8 Sep 2026 9:46 am
Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra to take charge as Ram Temple Trust CEO on tuesday

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust appointed Air Marshal (Retd) Jeetendra Mishra as the CEO of the Ram Temple Trust earlier this month

8 Sep 2026 9:40 am
Flights to and from Jakarta resume after volcanic eruption forced 2-day closure

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and Halim Perdanakusuma Airport serving Jakarta, Husein Sastranegara Airport in West Java's Bandung city and two smaller airports in Banten province reopened just after midnight, Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said

8 Sep 2026 9:37 am
Yemen conflict: Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of prison strike that killed seven

Several people, including what appeared to be rescue teams, were seen moving carefully across the debris, searching through the wreckage

8 Sep 2026 9:35 am
Delhi-NCR to see light rain, partly cloudy skies as humidity stays high

The southwest monsoon remains active over several parts of the country. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and other regions on Tuesday

8 Sep 2026 9:33 am
Ganeshotsav 2026: Your faral and mithai guide in Mumbai for this festive season

Pick from our authentic regional faral and mithai spread for your last-minute festive fare before you welcome Ganesh home

8 Sep 2026 9:27 am
Mumbai lake levels: Stock at 96.41 per cent capacity, slightly below 2025 levels

This year's storage level is running marginally lower than the same period in the previous two years, with the lakes at 97.23 per cent capacity on this date in 2025 and 97.75 per cent in 2024

8 Sep 2026 9:22 am
Cauvery water release: Karnataka cuts discharge to Tamil Nadu by 57 pe rcent

Of the total quantity released towards Tamil Nadu, 4,800 cusecs were being discharged from the Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir, commonly known as KRS. The remaining 1,200 cusecs were being released from the Kabini reservoir

8 Sep 2026 9:16 am
Mumbai weather update: Light rain likely, temperature to touch 32 deg C

The city recorded light rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 8 am on September 7. Mumbai received an average of 3.49 mm of rain, while the eastern suburbs recorded 8.20 mm and the western suburbs 6.04 mm during the period

8 Sep 2026 8:51 am
UP six-yr-old boy donates piggy bank savings to support victims of Nepal floods

On September 3, the kid arrived at the office of Kushinagar District Magistrate Mahender Singh Tawar carrying his piggy bank filled with savings

8 Sep 2026 8:49 am
Sergio Gor: India-US space ties deepen as nations move towards co-creation

He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the ninth edition of the Bengaluru Space Expo (BSX), being organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with ISRO

8 Sep 2026 8:43 am
Johns Hopkins APL unveils FAST CAR2 for rapid composite production

The rapid FAST CAR2 process replaces traditional, labor-intensive methods, paving the way for faster, more efficient production of high-performance materials

8 Sep 2026 8:36 am
Teardrop-shaped soft robot jumps continuously under infrared light

The V-shape restricts normal rolling, forcing the ribbon to twist and store elastic energy

8 Sep 2026 8:29 am
Vagus nerve stimulation may boost long-term motor learning, study finds

The treatment did not improve immediate performance, proving Vagus Nerve Stimulation specifically acts on memory stabilisation rather than real-time execution

8 Sep 2026 8:25 am
North Korea commissions nuclear-capable Kang Kon naval destroyer

Leader Kim Jong-un attended the commissioning ceremony held a day earlier at the eastern port city of Wonsan, where he called the new 5000-ton destroyer essentially an offensive destroyer and part of the state nuclear counteraction system

8 Sep 2026 8:18 am
Present must meet the future

On August 29, a symposium helmed by experts held at CSMVS discussed the citys health and well-being and spelt out the urgent need to draw up a roadmap for immediate action

8 Sep 2026 8:10 am
Authorities must keep railway premises safe too

We need safety; for that, good lighting is non-negotiable.

8 Sep 2026 8:07 am
Mumbai: MRA Marg police bust racket selling stolen iPhones and their components

Displays, batteries, motherboards, logic boards, chassis, and other components removed and sold separately in spare-parts market; four arrested

8 Sep 2026 8:03 am
Mumbai Ganeshotsav: BMC yet to issue annual traffic routes guidebook

Sarvjanik Ganeshotsav Samiti president shares updates with just a week left for festival

8 Sep 2026 7:57 am
Utility digging, poor work among reasons behind Mumbais pothole problem

The 17-year-old Bandra Worli Sea Link surface has never seen a pothole while some newly laid Mumbai roads cant even handle a week of rain. mid-day takes a looks at what goes into the citys road and what happens to it after it is built

8 Sep 2026 7:50 am
Mumbai University dog feeders barred from Kalina campus, sparking concern

Feeders claim Kalinas 68 dogs have been left without food for nearly 10 days as activists demand designated spots and an interim plan

8 Sep 2026 7:42 am
Mumbai: Bhandup woman follows 71-step ritual, loses gold worth Rs 45,000

Conmen ask Bhandup woman to hand over jewellery and walk 71 steps to get glimpse of goddess Mahalakshmi; they vanish as soon as she moves ahead

8 Sep 2026 7:35 am
Gaiety-Galaxy closure: Why Mumbais iconic Bandra theatre complex has shut down

Cops temporarily shut down Bandras iconic movie theatre complex citing failure to renew entertainment licence while executive director of multiplex says shutdown is maintenance-related. Bhayander-based movie-goer and family, and many others disappointed to see shut doors at multiplex

8 Sep 2026 7:35 am
Rare sighting: Two adult male elephants reunite in Gadchiroli after years apart

The pachyderms ME3 and MHE-02 were spotted together in Gadchiroli after months of the latter moving around the area alone

8 Sep 2026 7:31 am
SC order may strengthen Mumbai homebuyers claims over project changes

Project was found to be deviating substantially from brochure plan. Order could strengthen buyers cases over promised roads amenities, with nearly 100m of a 147m road used as a green patch or parking

8 Sep 2026 7:30 am
Horoscope today, September 8: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac sign

Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we've got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius

8 Sep 2026 6:18 am
Mumbai Ganesh mandals back food safety measures, seek clear 'mahaprasad' SOPs

The Brihanmumbai Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samanvay Samiti said it supports food safety measures but wants the authorities to clearly explain the applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs), particularly for smaller mandals that may not have the funds to hire professional food contractors

7 Sep 2026 11:42 pm
Delhi building collapse: PG owner, his wife and son held; 5 officials suspended

The rescue operations were called off at around 5.10 pm, following which all rescue units were withdrawn from the site, according to the Delhi Fire Service

7 Sep 2026 11:27 pm
NMMC launches drive to clear footpaths, civic chief inspect operations

NMMC Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde personally inspected the ongoing action in Vashi and Nerul on Monday, signalling that the civic body plans to continue the exercise rather than treat it as a routine anti-encroachment operation

7 Sep 2026 11:01 pm
Shiv Sena MP Shrirang Barne opposes Harit Setu footpaths in Pimpri-Chinchwad

Shiv Sena MP Shrirang Barne visited the area after residents raised objections to the ongoing work and spoke to local people about their concerns. He said civic development projects should be planned after taking the requirements of residents into account

7 Sep 2026 10:20 pm
CR starts daily CSMT-Sawantwadi Express from Sept 8, check details here

The CSMT-Sawantwadi Road Express, will start its daily service from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) on September 8, while Sawantwadi Road-CSMT Express, will begin its return service from September 9

7 Sep 2026 10:09 pm
CIDCO housing scheme draws strong response, 4,180 applicants for 4,793 homes

CIDCO Vice Chairman and Managing Director Ashwin Mudgal said the response reflected citizens' aspirations to own homes in Navi Mumbai and their confidence in CIDCO's planned development initiatives

7 Sep 2026 9:57 pm
Mumbais iconic Gaiety Galaxy theatre in Bandra shuts over licence renewal issue

The closure is linked to an issue concerning the renewal of the cinemas operating licence. Further details about the reasons for the non-renewal and the steps required for reopening are awaited, sources said

7 Sep 2026 9:08 pm
Maharashtra FDA steps up checks: 2,902 inspections conducted in three months

According to the FDA, the three-month drive was aimed at ensuring the quality and safety of medicines and checking compliance with regulations covering manufacturing, storage and sale

7 Sep 2026 7:48 pm
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Your guide to visiting GSB Ganpati in Matunga and Wadala

Among the city's prominent GSB (Gowd Saraswat Brahmin) Ganeshotsav celebrations, the GSB Seva Mandal at King's Circle in Matunga and the GSB Sarvajanik Ganeshotsava Samiti in Wadala remain important destinations for devotees planning their darshan itinerary

7 Sep 2026 7:40 pm
Maharashtra Khadi Board to host eco-friendly Ganeshotsav 2026, check details

The Khadi Board said the initiative is aimed at promoting sustainable products while creating wider markets for products made by rural and micro entrepreneurs

7 Sep 2026 7:28 pm
Mumbai Police arrest Oshiwara man for pushing woman into prostitution

According to police, the accused, identified, a resident of Oshiwara, allegedly operated the racket and encouraged women from the modelling field to enter prostitution by offering them money

7 Sep 2026 6:21 pm
Ketan Agrawal murder: Friend of accused Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary held

Pune Rural Police said that the suspect was allegedly in regular contact with the two accused before and after the crime and had concealed information from investigators

7 Sep 2026 5:21 pm
Parimatch case: ED Mumbai raids 17 locations in Maharashtra and 4 other states

The searches were carried out in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Delhi, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, an official statement said

7 Sep 2026 5:01 pm
PM Modi Mumbai, Gujarat visit on September 8; check full itinerary

During his Vadodara visit, Modi will dedicate three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) to the nation. The sections cover 326 route kilometres and have been developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore

7 Sep 2026 4:51 pm
Mumbai Police bust gang exporting stolen iPhones abroad, four held

According to the police, using technical surveillance, investigators traced a SIM card that had been used in the stolen phone. The trail led police to a suspect, from whom they recovered 21 stolen iPhones and 12 SIM cards

7 Sep 2026 4:35 pm
Group of drivers booked for rash driving at Coastal Road, cops launch manhunt

According to the police complaint, the incident took place at around 11.15 pm on September 3, 2026, on the southbound carriageway of the Coastal Road near Marine Drive

7 Sep 2026 4:16 pm
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: 10 must-visit Ganpati mandals in Mumbai and their themes

From decades-old community mandals in Lalbaug to suburban favourites in Andheri, this year's festival brings a fresh mix of historic milestones, elaborate themes, and record-setting idols

7 Sep 2026 3:58 pm
60-year-old woman dies after being hit by BEST bus in Mumbai's Worli

The incident occurred around 11.25 am on Monday, September 7, when the bus, operating on route A-154/42, was travelling from Byculla Station towards Lotus. The bus, bearing registration number MH-03-CV-5796, was being operated by a wet-lease driver from Mumbai Central depot

7 Sep 2026 3:39 pm
Sitting on fence: Sanjay Raut targets Fadnavis over Maharashtra DJ noise row

Sanjay Raut also raised the issue of activist Vidyanand Bapat, claiming police had warned him of a threat to his life and advised him against attending Sundays Pune protest. Raut said such a situation reflected a failure on the part of the Home Department

7 Sep 2026 2:59 pm
Nepal Cyber Bureau steps up probe into abusive posts against flood victims

Families searching for relatives who went missing in the flash floods had turned to social media to seek help, but some of their appeals were met with hostile and demeaning comments, The Kathmandu Post newspaper reported on Monday

7 Sep 2026 2:59 pm
Thane doctor assault: SC issues notice to Ramesh Mhatre on bail challenge

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued notice to Mhatre and asked him to respond within three weeks. The matter will next be heard on September 28

7 Sep 2026 2:58 pm
Sagar hooch tragedy: 11 dead as probe points to suspected UP liquor link

On Sunday, 11 persons died and 54 others fell ill, many with symptoms like blurred vision and dizziness, after consuming spurious liquor in MP's Sagar district, with a preliminary probe indicating the liquor was supplied from Lalitpur in UP, officials said

7 Sep 2026 12:48 pm
J&K medical interns demand Rs 30,000 stipend, begin hunger strike

Interns of the MBBS batch 2021 at SKIMS Medical College escalated their stir to intensify the ongoing protest over the demand for revision of their internship stipend, as they insisted on a formal written order from the administration approving their demand

7 Sep 2026 12:47 pm