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The project and agreement will be launched in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at 11 am at the BMC headquarters and civic general body hall. Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Ajit Pawar are also expected to attend
The restrictions have been imposed to prevent traffic congestion and ensure smooth and safe movement of vehicles as large crowds are expected to gather at the Durgamata Temple and Durgadi Fort in Kalyan West during the festive period
Mayor Ritu Tawde visited Azad Maidan and interacted directly with the protesting health workers to understand their concerns. She assured them that the BMC was committed to addressing their legitimate demands and said she would pursue the issues with the civic administration and the government
The Supreme Court has quashed a Rs 5 lakh compensation order against Maharashtra FDA in the Pune dairy case involving Gurunanak Dairy & Sweets, after the establishments food licence was suspended following a food poisoning complaint
According to preliminary information, neighbours noticed a foul smell emanating from the house and alerted Mumbai Police. The house was reportedly locked from the outside. When Malvani Police opened the premises and entered, they found the womans body lying inside in a highly decomposed condition
The action was part of a statewide FDA crackdown carried out between October 1 and 5, during which the department seized 30,472 kg of food stock and 1,238 packets suspected to be substandard, adulterated, expired or wrongly labelled. The seized stock was valued at Rs 50.69 lakh
A fire broke out in 12 CNG BEST buses at the Anik Bus Depot near the RTO passing area in Sion on Monday evening. The Mumbai Fire Brigade, police and BEST Traffic personnel were mobilised. No injuries have been reported so far
Mumbai's civic body has set December 2027 as the target for completing the Yari Road-Lokhandwala flyover in Andheri West. The 206-metre bridge over Kavthe Creek could cut travel time from about 30 minutes to 10 minutes and ease traffic
The scheme currently covers students from Classes 1 to 8. Fadnavis directed the School Education and Women and Child Development departments to formulate a joint policy for the scheme and issue necessary guidelines
British Airways flight BA295 from London to Chicago declared an emergency over Ireland, triggering the 7700 code and descending to around 9,000 feet, while the cause remained unknown and further details were awaited
In a post on X, Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced that the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, had appointed the three Chief Justices as judges of the apex court
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Anil Desai questioned the Election Commission's handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, raised concerns over voter deletions in Maharashtra and backed the Opposition's October 6 protest, demanding accountability for the issues surrounding the exercise
The Maharashtra government reassigned three IAS officers in a top-level reshuffle. Sanjay Khandare, a 1996-batch officer, was appointed Additional Chief Secretary of Forest, while Sanjay Yadav was moved to Tourism and Vaishnavi B posted as Additional Divisional Commissioner in Nagpur
Global oil stockpiles have fallen to alarmingly low levels, leaving energy markets vulnerable to further supply disruptions unless the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, Saudi Aramco chief executive Amin Nasser said on Monday
According to the Mumbai Crime Branch, the investigation revealed that the accused had allegedly developed and sold 2,805 malicious APK files to different cybercrime gangs
The fire broke out in a Production Control Room (PCR) unit measuring approximately 100 feet by 20 feet within a temporary set structure, officials said
Optogenetics involves controlling nerve signals with light, and helps researchers understand how specific cell types contribute to behaviours like learning, fear, addiction and movement. The trio were honoured for their discovery of a molecular switch for nerve cells, the Nobel Assembly said
The shipment, described as a significant milestone for inland water transport in the Northeast, is also being seen as a test of the Brahmaputra's potential as a commercial freight corridor connecting the region with overseas markets
The Supreme Court refused to entertain the Centres challenge to a Calcutta High Court order allowing PILs over alleged Forest Rights Act violations in the Great Nicobar project. The HC will hear the pending matters on November 25-26, including issues concerning tribal rights
US President Donald Trump mistakenly referred to Brazils presidential election as Indias in a social media post, citing 125 million voters and the quick release of results while criticising the US electoral system and arguing for changes to voting rules
The biennial elections for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in the country's most populous state are scheduled to be held on October 16. The announcement came a day ahead of the last date for filing nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections
During the operation, police recovered the complainant's stolen phone along with 41 other mobile phones valuing allegedly stolen from commuters on different public transport routes in Mumbai
Maharashtra will impose a minimum 10 per cent water cut across urban and rural local bodies from October 16 amid a deficient monsoon, with drinking water prioritised and irrigation releases restricted until essential water needs are met
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde praised Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for his courage during the alleged hijack attempt involving flydubai flight FZ1073, saying he risked his life to protect all 174 people on board
Hundreds of French high schools suspended lessons as students protested teacher shortages, overloaded timetables and deteriorating facilities. The movement has spread nationwide since September, with some protests involving vandalism and clashes, prompting government action
Bhupender Yadav, who is also the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, announced the development in a post on X, describing it as a historic and joyous milestone for Project Cheetah
The revised charges are expected to push up IndiGo airfares, with the increase on domestic routes ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 350 depending on the distance
Titled 'Shadu Bappa for 10 days Flex-free Mumbai for 365 days', the campaign aims to extend the environmental message of the Ganesh festival throughout the year
Addressing a joint press meet with Swiss President Guy Parmelin after their talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday, PM Narendra Modi said India and Switzerland believe reforms in global institutions are essential to address growing global challenges
Raut pointed out that during Uddhav Thackerays tenure as Maharashtra chief minister, a permanent order was issued on May 4, 2022, providing for eight hours of duty and 16 hours of rest for personnel of the Greater Mumbai Police Force, except in exceptional circumstances
According to MMRDA, the proposed centre would be the first of its kind in India at a metropolitan scale, with an international university serving as its knowledge partner
Japans PM Sanae Takaichi condemned the alleged murder of a 39-year-old woman in Okinawa by a US Marine. Tokyo protested to Washington and sought full cooperation, while the case sparked public outrage and renewed concerns over the burden of US military bases on Okinawa
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said intensive revisions were not a new development and argued that such exercises were periodically undertaken to protect the principle of One Citizen, One Vote and ensure the integrity of elections
According to police, the woman had an argument with her parents on Saturday night. She then allegedly rode her motorcycle to her grandfather's house in anger, carrying a cricket bat with her
NCP state president Sunil Tatkare issued an official letter announcing Chavan's candidature for the constituency, which was earlier known as the Aurangabad Graduates constituency
Two migrants died off the French coast while attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain, while two women suffered burns and were hospitalised. An investigation has been opened, with at least 24 migrant deaths recorded at the France-UK maritime border this year
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued the notice after hearing submissions by senior advocate Vikas Singh
NCP (SP) national spokesperson Clyde Crasto said Bhuyan's observations highlighted the importance of protecting citizens against arbitrary disenfranchisement
Yemens military launched more than 1,000 strikes against Houthi positions as the government announced a new campaign to retake territory. The escalation comes as Houthi forces advance around Taiz, while the conflict deepens Yemens already severe humanitarian crisis
NCP(SP) MLA Rohit Pawar demanded the immediate removal of MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar, citing allegations of paper leaks and a lack of transparency in the commissions functioning. He warned that failure to address the demands could see more than one lakh students take to the streets of Pune
The court questioned how answers carrying 58 marks could simply be left unevaluated and said the allegation was extremely serious. The PSC is an institution on which lakhs of job aspirants depend, the court observed, stressing that its credibility and the hopes of the younger generation must be protected
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana considered the request after a lawyer alleged that Delhi Police was not permitting peaceful protests by citizens and members of registered political parties, including MPs
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal said the figure reflected what he described as growing public anger against the BJP-led government at the Centre and alleged that authoritarianism was increasing in the country
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez will deliver a televised address amid speculation over early elections after parliament rejected his governments housing measures. The defeat intensified pressure on his minority coalition as protests over soaring rents and home prices spread across Spain
According to the police, the suspect had been absconding for around 12 years. Investigators said they initially faced difficulty tracing him as he was living in a densely populated slum area and there was little information available about him apart from his name
With thousands of office-goers, school and college students and other commuters taking to the roads during the morning rush, traffic was affected across parts of the city and suburbs
The minister also warned that the stay, which is currently in force until August 18, 2027, should not be interpreted as a withdrawal of the amended law. He said drivers should complete their language training during the period before enforcement resumes
A Russian drone strike hit an Indian-owned pharmaceutical warehouse in Sumy, Ukraine, killing a 52-year-old employee and injuring three others. Zelenskyy offered condolences, while Indias Jaishankar reiterated New Delhis efforts to help resolve the Ukraine conflict
The students from Karra block began developing symptoms on Sunday evening, with several more cases reported by Monday morning. Several students were admitted to the Karra Community Health Centre for treatment

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