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After skidding complaints, BMC adds rumble strips to Mrinaltai Gore Flyover arm

mid-day highlighted the slippery Mrinaltai Gore Flyover arm towards Relief Road, where riders were skidding on the smooth surface, prompting the BMC to take corrective action

2 Sep 2026 10:03 am
Maharashtra CM sets six-month deadline to fill vacancies in tribal areas

Chairing a meeting on vacancies in tribal and PESA areas, Fadnavis said all departments and district administrations must submit the required data within two weeks

2 Sep 2026 9:50 am
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Donald Trump warns of more attacks

Trump claimed that US forces had destroyed a significant number of radar systems in Iran's military network, including systems that Tehran had attempted to rebuild

2 Sep 2026 9:36 am
UP: Ganga Expressway damaged in Unnao after heavy rain, repairs underway

A portion of the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradeshs Unnao district caved in after heavy rain, creating a pit around seven feet deep. Traffic was diverted and repair work began after the damage was spotted during a night patrol

2 Sep 2026 9:30 am
Russia bombards Kyiv for sixth straight day, killing at least 12

Russia launched a more than 12-hour aerial assault on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, killing at least 12 people and injuring more than a dozen. The attack involved missiles and hundreds of drones, with residential buildings and civilian infrastructure damaged.

2 Sep 2026 9:23 am
Soldier missing after Army boat capsizes during training exercise in Yamunanagar

A soldier went missing in the Yamuna after an Army boat met with an accident during a training exercise at Hathnikund barrage in Yamunanagar. Four to five troops were aboard the boat, with three managing to swim to safety

2 Sep 2026 9:22 am
Your food guide to relishing ramen bowls in Mumbai this monsoon season

Make the most of the citys last few rainy days with a bowl of this comforting Oriental one-pot meal

2 Sep 2026 9:19 am
Cinema as fine divine intervention

Watched Hanuman Ansh, Neeb Karori Babas biopic on the big screen, to figure why it might be one of the biggest hits of Hindi cinema!

2 Sep 2026 9:10 am
Lets hope this FDA commissioner is here to stay

He must stay in this post and continue doing the stellar job he is undertaking.

2 Sep 2026 9:08 am
Ganga, Mandakini rise as heavy rain triggers flooding across Uttar Pradesh

Heavy rain and rising rivers disrupted life across Uttar Pradesh, with two people killed in Sitapur, two minor girls missing in Ghazipur and around 20,000 people affected by floods in Ballia

2 Sep 2026 9:04 am
Maharashtra likely to see below-normal rainfall in September after dry August

Maharashtra is likely to receive below-normal rainfall in September after the state recorded 46 per cent less rain than its monthly average in August, according to the IMD. Marathwada, Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra and Konkan are expected to remain vulnerable to rainfall deficiency

2 Sep 2026 8:59 am
NCLT stays order allowing Subhash Chandra to settle claims for Rs 6.5 crore

A five-member special bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), headed by President Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal, said there was no clear majority view on the repayment plan and therefore the order could not be given effect

2 Sep 2026 8:57 am
Bihar, Jharkhand sign MoU to share Sone River water, ending 25-year dispute

Bihar and Jharkhand have signed an MoU to share 7.75 million acre-feet of water from the Sone River, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah describing the agreement as a permanent resolution to the nearly 25-year-old dispute

2 Sep 2026 8:57 am
Mumbai Diary: Wednesday Dossier

The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce

2 Sep 2026 8:57 am
Nepal floods: US team joins high-risk search for survivors in hydropower tunnels

The team plans to use high-technology listening equipment to detect possible signs of life inside the tunnels. Specialised safety teams are also expected to enter the affected areas as search operations continue

2 Sep 2026 8:50 am
Warming seas drive fin, humpback and minke whales deeper into Arctic waters

Fin, humpback and minke whales are increasingly moving into the once ice-covered Greenland Sea and Arctic Circle as warming waters, retreating sea ice and shifting prey patterns alter their habitats

2 Sep 2026 8:44 am
Secunderabad Army facility theft: Five rifles, seven pistols, ammunition stolen

An Army facility in Secunderabad has reported the theft of five assault rifles, seven pistols, 21 magazines, ammunition and a passive night vision binocular, police said. According to the FIR, the storage facilitys door locks were found open after the weapons went missing

2 Sep 2026 8:40 am
Daily sugar-sweetened drinks linked to higher gastric cancer risk, study finds

Researchers at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute found that drinking at least one sugar-sweetened beverage every day was associated with a 2.45-fold higher risk of gastric cancer compared with consuming such drinks less than once a month

2 Sep 2026 8:40 am
Researchers find stalled adult neurogenesis linked to major depressive disorder

While most of the brains neurons develop before birth, a small number of new neurons continue to form in the adult hippocampus. Researchers at Columbia University found that this process, known as adult neurogenesis, stalls in individuals with major depressive disorder

2 Sep 2026 8:40 am
Nepal floods: Death toll climbs to 1,127 as search teams continue operations

The scale of the disaster has created a major challenge for authorities, with a large number of bodies yet to be formally identified. Of the 1,127 bodies recovered so far, only 95 have been identified and handed over to their families, police said

2 Sep 2026 8:35 am
Nepal flash floods death toll crosses 1,000, nearly 4,000 remain missing

The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 1,003, with security forces recovering more bodies across eight districts, officials said. Nearly 4,000 people, including 583 foreigners and security personnel, remain missing, while around 12,000 have been rescued

2 Sep 2026 8:26 am
Nepal floods: Five more Indians rescued, search operations continue

The MEA said Indian rescue and forensic teams were continuing to assist Nepalese authorities in the aftermath of the disaster, which has claimed more than 1,000 lives and left thousands of people out of contact

2 Sep 2026 8:24 am
Burqa-clad woman says Cooper Hospital guard asked her to remove it before entry

A woman visiting a relative at Mumbais Dr RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital alleged that a security guard stopped her from entering the maternity ward because she was wearing a burqa. Jahanara Shaikh said the guard told her that women could hide babies under burqas and steal them

2 Sep 2026 8:16 am
Reform Utsav-2026: Maharashtra seeks public suggestions to improve governance

The Maharashtra government will launch the three-month Reform Utsav-2026 campaign on October 2 to seek citizens suggestions on improving administrative, digital and governance processes

2 Sep 2026 8:11 am
From protests to nature walks, Save Hanging Garden campaign takes new turn

Malabar Hill residents Save Hanging Garden campaign has evolved from protests against the proposed felling of 389 trees into community-led nature initiatives, including birding, tree appreciation and butterfly walks

2 Sep 2026 8:06 am
Mumbai: Worli Sea Faces iconic Sportsfield set for redevelopment

Worli Sea Faces iconic Sportsfield building, home to several Indian sporting legends, is set for redevelopment into a high-rise with modern amenities, after nearly four decades

2 Sep 2026 8:05 am
Mumbai: Footpath encroachments persist on Bandras Hill Road despite BMC action

Action against footpath encroachments on Bandra Wests Hill Road has reportedly lost momentum, with residents alleging that some vendors returned soon after their stalls were demolished. The BMC H West ward had issued 15-day notices to defaulting vendors following an August 19 inspection

2 Sep 2026 8:01 am
Ganesh Visarjan in Pune: Laser lights banned from September 14 to 25

The Pune district administration has imposed a complete ban on the use of laser lights during Ganesh Visarjan processions from September 14 to 25, including Anant Chaturdashi. District Collector Jitendra Dudi said the measure aims to ensure peaceful celebrations and safeguard public health and law and order

2 Sep 2026 8:01 am
Maharashtra: FDA suspends licences of Mumbai eateries, Blinkit facility in Akola

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has intensified its crackdown on unhygienic food establishments, suspending the licences of two eateries in Mumbai and a Blinkit facility in Akola. Inspections found live cockroaches, rotten vegetables, uncovered cooked food, poor sanitation and other violations of food safety rules

2 Sep 2026 7:42 am
Kalwa hospital row escalates as activists demand action over cockroach in food

Four days after a cockroach was allegedly found in food served to a patient at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa, activists staged a sit-in at the deans chamber, demanding action

2 Sep 2026 7:41 am
Horoscope today, Sept 2: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

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

2 Sep 2026 2:29 am
Mumbai: 140 BJP Yuva Morcha, MNS workers detained in Mahim

The controversy began after a video showing Amit Thackeray during a visit to a college in Maharashtra's Pune on Monday surfaced on social media and went viral

1 Sep 2026 11:25 pm
MPSC Drug Inspector paper leak: Candidate who ranked 7th held by Mumbai cops

Rituja Patil was arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch's Property Cell from Nandurbar on Tuesday, police officials said. She was later produced before a court and remanded to the custody of the Mumbai Crime Branch

1 Sep 2026 11:07 pm
Ganeshotsav 2026: BMC rolls out health, safety and eco-friendly measures

The initiative, titled Shri Ganesha Arogyacha, is planned for Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 under the concept of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, with support from the Chief Ministers Relief Fund and the Mumbai Mayors Medical Fund

1 Sep 2026 10:13 pm
Ganeshotsav 2026: More trolleys, immersion safety, night staff planned in Thane

Thane Mayor Sharmila Pimpalolkar held an urgent meeting on Tuesday to review preparations, including pending permissions for Ganesh mandals, road repairs, cleanliness, safety at immersion sites, manpower and traffic arrangements

1 Sep 2026 10:05 pm
Mumbai local womens safety: Kalyan-bound passenger raises alarm

A 35-year-old accountant from Kalyan has flagged the lack of visible security on late-night services, particularly during long halts between Thakurli and Kalyan, and said she faced difficulties while trying to reach the railway womens helpline

1 Sep 2026 9:17 pm
Maharashtra government gives loose edible oil traders one-year extension

The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Maharashtra CM Fadnavis at Mantralaya with representatives of loose edible oil traders, producers and repackaging businesses

1 Sep 2026 8:58 pm
Malad sweet shop, Kurla hotel, and Blinkit outlet face licence suspension

In its latest update on Tuesday, the FDA said it had taken action against Delhi Sweet and Bhelpuri House in Malad West, Gulzar Mohammadi Hotel in Kurla West, and Blink Commerce Private Limited (Blinkit) in Akola

1 Sep 2026 8:40 pm
Mumbai railway cops nab 6 for performing risky stunts, graffitiing at Bhayandar

According to the RPF, the investigation began after officials received information about a viral Instagram video showing people performing stunts at the Bhayandar bridge

1 Sep 2026 8:32 pm
Passenger booked after lighting diya inside Hazrat Nizamuddin-Mysuru train

According to Central Railway, the incident was reported by on-duty ticket checking staff member Raman Kumar Sharma from Khandwa to Commercial Control, Bhusaval

1 Sep 2026 8:07 pm
CISF takes over security at ISROs Propellant Complex in Raigad

The facility, located around 80 km from Mumbai and 20 km from Panvel, is part of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR) under the Department of Space

1 Sep 2026 7:54 pm
Mumbai: BEST signs SECI deal for 220 MW solar power, 110 MW energy storage

Mumbai's BEST Undertaking has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with SECI to procure 220 MW of solar power backed by 110 MW/440 MWh energy storage. The deal will raise BEST's renewable energy share from 33 per cent to 43 per cent and support evening peak demand

1 Sep 2026 7:48 pm
BJP Yuva Morcha, MNS workers clash in Mahim over Amit Thackeray video row

The BJP objected to a video showing Thackeray during a visit to a college in Pune on Monday, asking MNS workers to remove a photograph of PM Modi from a wall. The video surfaced on social media on Monday and subsequently went viral

1 Sep 2026 7:28 pm
BMC engineers transfers: Mihir Kotecha alleges cash for transfer, seeks probe

BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha has sought a detailed inquiry into alleged irregularities in the transfer of BMC engineers, claiming information about a rate card and questioning why officials allegedly delayed responding to his request for details

1 Sep 2026 6:50 pm
Maharashtra: 54 Nanded civic staff found absent during surprise check

A special inspection squad conducted surprise checks across various departments of the Nanded-Waghala City Municipal Corporation on Monday morning

1 Sep 2026 6:39 pm
Railways approves Kavach 4.0 rollout on 712 route km in Moradabad Division

The approved work will strengthen the divisions railway safety infrastructure through the deployment of the indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, the Ministry of Railways said. The implementation of Kavach 4.0 will add an advanced safety layer to train operations across the identified sections

1 Sep 2026 6:33 pm
Delhi-bound IndiGo flight makes emergency return to Goa after technical issue

Flight number '6E 2102' departed North Goa at 9:16 am but soon turned back after the crew reported a technical issue. Air Traffic Control declared a full emergency at nearly 9:30 am as the aircraft headed back to Goa's Manohar International Airport

1 Sep 2026 5:54 pm
ED raids ex-Chhattisgarh CM Baghel's former PAs home in CGPSC probe

The investigation relates to alleged leaking and manipulation of question papers for the CGPSC State Service Examinations conducted in 2020 and 2021, sources said

1 Sep 2026 5:51 pm
Two sentenced to 10 years in jail in Oshiwara drugs seizure case

The court also imposed a Rs 1 lakh fine on each convict. If they fail to pay the fine, they will face an additional year of simple imprisonment, police said on Tuesday

1 Sep 2026 5:13 pm
Bank strike 2026: Unions call strikes on Sept 11 and 28-30; check key demands

The United Forum of Bank Unions has called a one-day strike on September 11, followed by a three-day strike from September 28 to 30. If its demands remain unresolved, the union has announced an indefinite strike from October 26

1 Sep 2026 4:48 pm