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Mumbai Fire Brigade personnel reached the spot and launched a firefighting operation. The fire was later brought under control and extinguished, officials said

Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar, who holds the Information Technology and Culture portfolios, urged Manoj Jarange to take care of his health and put off the proposed agitation

The Raigad district administration will conduct the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan from September 17 to October 17, 2026, with camps across talukas to provide government services, update land records, process certificates and address pending forest rights claims

Applications and objections relating to errors, names and other details in the electoral roll are being accepted from August 31 to September 30, 2026, an official statement said

An Indian worker from Rajasthan lost his left leg after tiles being lifted by a crane fell on him at a construction site in Jerusalem. He is undergoing treatment at Hadassah Hospital, while the Indian embassy and his employer are helping coordinate his care and insurance

A scorching summer across Europe, marked by extreme heat, dried-up rivers and deadly wildfires, has highlighted the need for stronger climate response measures, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said as she proposed a new EU heatwave plan and firefighting fleet

The EU plans to ban social media for children under 13 and allow supervised, limited accounts for those aged 13-14. The proposed KIDS Act would also target addictive design features and impose fines on platforms that breach the new child-safety rules

At Rimbi, 128 people from 28 households were shifted to the Rimbi Gram Panchayat Kendra as a precautionary measure after landslides and flooding heightened risks to settlements. The situation remains particularly concerning around Mandir Point, where fresh landslides have been reported

Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA seized prohibited products, dairy items, sweets and other food products worth lakhs of rupees across the state. The crackdown led to two FIRs and three arrests, while action was also taken against establishments over adulteration, labelling and hygiene violations

Karnataka Police have transferred two personnel from Shivamogga after a video showed them lifting BJP MLA S.N. Channabasappa on their shoulders during a Ganesh immersion procession

Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal collected Rs 1.37 crore in cash donations during the first two days of Ganeshotsav 2026. Devotees also offered 292.890 grams of gold and 8.322 kg of silver, along with jewellery and other valuables

Mid-Day invites Mumbaikars to submit their best Ganpati pandal photographs for a chance to be featured. Five standout pandals will be shortlisted, with readers later voting for Mumbais favourite as part of the Ganeshotsav 2026 initiative. Here's more

The family, from Jogeshwari in Mumbai, was returning after visiting the famous Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik district when the accident took place near Atgaon village on Wednesday afternoon

Central Railway will introduce the first daily train service between Beed and Pune on Thursday, strengthening rail connectivity between Marathwada and western Maharashtra. The service is expected to benefit students, commuters, traders, pilgrims, and patients travelling between the two cities

BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide directed the civic administration to deploy an adequate number of trained lifeguards to ensure water safety during immersion

The blocks will be implemented every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from the night of September 18-19, 2026, Central Railway said in a press release issued on Wednesday

The VHP has demanded the removal of Maharashtra State Minority Commission chief Pyare Khan over his visit to Nashik Central Prison and alleged interaction with Abu Salem. Khan has denied seeking Salems release and said the commission had no jurisdiction over the matter

In a post on X, Aaditya Thackeray alleged that the campaign against him had continued for nearly six years and was driven by political and personal motives

Delhi High Court has asked the Centre whether it is considering a policy to examine social media features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, personalised feeds and notifications that may encourage prolonged user engagement. The court deferred the PIL hearing by three weeks

Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, who heads the state government's cabinet sub-committee on the Maratha reservation issue, said there was no plan to use force to stop the proposed agitation

Saudi authorities said a drone launched by Houthi militants towards Mecca was intercepted and destroyed on Tuesday evening, before it entered the prohibited airspace over the holy city. The Houthis, however, denied targeting Mecca or any Islamic holy site

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the action was in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of adopting a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism

A gold mine collapsed in Sudans West Kordofan, killing at least 60 small-scale miners, while many others remain missing and are feared dead, survivors told AFP. Rescue efforts are being hampered by a lack of heavy machinery to clear the rubble

According to the police, the suspect allegedly contacted the woman through social media and gradually developed a familiarity with her. He later threatened to circulate her photographs and videos and demanded money from her

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange may call off his Mumbai march amid worsening health during his ongoing hunger strike. Doctors examining him in Patoda reported severe dehydration and very low blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and advised urgent hospitalisation

Diplomats from Finland, France, Thailand, Norway, China, Belgium, Sweden and Egypt took part in the visit. They were introduced to the history and traditions of Ganeshotsav in Maharashtra, officials said

India summoned Pakistans Charge dAffaires and lodged a strong protest after a Pakistani naval ship collided with an Indian Navy unit in the North Arabian Sea, with the MEA calling the conduct unacceptable and unprofessional

BJP National President Nitin Nabin visited Lalbaugcha Raja and Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai during Ganeshotsav 2026, marking his first Maharashtra visit since taking charge as the party chief earlier this year

MMRDA has achieved 60 per cent physical progress on its 600 TPD Integrated Solid Waste Processing Facility in Badlapur for Ambernath, Kulgaon-Badlapur and Ulhasnagar. The facility will promote waste recovery, recycling and scientific disposal

A bench of Justices Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Amit Sharma said it would hear after three weeks a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking constitution of an expert committee to examine engagement-maximising and addiction-causing design features on social media platforms

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif condemned Saudi Arabia's reported interception of a Houthi drone near Mecca, while the Houthis denied targeting the holy city. Sharif urged maximum restraint, dialogue and diplomacy amid escalating attacks and regional tensions.

The lack of rain has caused severe moisture stress during the crucial stages of flowering and pod formation, affecting the development and filling of grains, the district collectorate said in the report. Amid the dire situation, farmers are feeding dried plants from their fields to cattle, it said

The situation came up for discussion at Tuesday's Cabinet meeting, where Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and several ministers expressed concern over the impact of the prolonged dry spell

FIP has urged DGCA to withdraw temporary FDTL dispensations granted to airlines, citing concerns over pilot fatigue and six pilot deaths since 2023. The pilots' body has also sought mandatory FRMS and an independent review of pilot health trends

Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz says full-scale war in Gaza could resume if Hamas fails to disarm, while citing a plan for Palestinian migration. The comments come amid an ongoing ceasefire, continued Israeli strikes and disagreement over the future of Gaza.

In August, the security forces had launched a massive search operation along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district following the sighting of a suspected Pakistani drone along the border areas

India-New Zealand FTA clears New Zealand Parliament 93-29, moving the pact closer to implementation. The deal provides duty-free access for Indian exports, expanded services and mobility opportunities, and a USD 20 billion New Zealand investment commitment in India.

The Valsad Cyber Crime Police arrested Bhargav Solanki and Mehul Kachhua following an investigation into the case. Police said Rs 18.70 lakh of the allegedly defrauded money had been credited to Kachhuas bank account

The gas leak was reported from the STP premises on Tuesday evening, following which local residents were alerted and advised to exercise caution. The Pallavpuram Residents Welfare Association (RWA) appealed to people living in the vicinity to keep doors and windows closed and avoid unnecessary movement outside

Of the total number of Lord Ganesh idols immersed during the period, 61,247 were household idols, while 301 belonged to public festival groups, according to civic officials

Jarange Patil, who is on the 18th day of his hunger strike, addressed a large gathering at Patoda in Maharashtra's Beed district at around 2 am

Coalition spokesman Turki Al Maliki said the security of the Two Holy Mosques and pilgrims is a red line, adding that the coalition would not hesitate to take necessary measures to deter further Houthi attacks

The annual festival has drawn devotees to several prominent Ganesh pandals across Mumbai, with Lalbaugcha Raja remaining one of the major attractions during Ganeshotsav

The incident occurred late Tuesday (local time), near the crash site in Chatsworth, where an SUV had earlier collided with a Metro bus, killing at least two people. NBC Los Angeles confirmed that its news helicopter crashed while the crew was covering the Chatsworth accident during a live shot

In an editorial published in the party mouthpiece 'Saamana', the Thackeray faction alleged that the government's claims of rapid development had not translated into adequate basic amenities in tribal regions such as Nandurbar and Gadchiroli

Asgarali Vohra, a resident of Mira Road in Maharashtras Thane district, said he attended BN School in Vadnagar with Modi. He met the Prime Minister on September 8 and sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the dispute involving land in Palghar district

Born on September 16, 1975, Dhami is a BJP leader who has served as Uttarakhand Chief Minister since July 4, 2021. He has represented the Champawat Assembly constituency since 2022. Before that, he represented Khatima in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly from 2012 to 2022

The current water stock is slightly lower than the corresponding period last year, when the seven reservoirs held 14,03,345 million litres, or 98.82 per cent of their total live storage capacity. In 2024, the reservoirs held 14,28,697 million litres, or 98.71 per cent of their live storage capacity

Mumbai recorded rainfall across all three administrative regions during the 24-hour period from 8 am on September 16 to 8 am on September 17

The surface drone remains under U.S. operational control, he added