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Thane: 39-year-old man beaten to death with bamboo sticks, one arrested

Two unidentified persons fatally attacked victim Laxman Charpote, a resident of Shelar village near the Bhiwandi area, with bamboo sticks

16 Oct 2026 9:54 am
Mumbai weather update: IMD issues yellow alert as hot, humid conditions persist

Mumbai and its suburbs are expected to experience mainly clear skies with some cloud cover during the day. The maximum temperature is forecast to reach around 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is expected to remain in the mid-20s

16 Oct 2026 9:45 am
Maharashtra Police discuss cyber forensics, financial trails at Nyaya Setu 2026

At Nyaya Setu 2026, cyber cops train officers in cyber forensics, tracing payment trails, securing digital evidence in accordance with legal provisions

16 Oct 2026 9:31 am
Delhi Police issue warning ahead of CJP, AAP-backed gathering at Central Park

NDMC has requested appropriate security arrangements to prevent any unauthorised entry into the park.

16 Oct 2026 9:29 am
Trump claims drug cartels control Mexico, vows tougher action

Perez said the administration had provided unprecedented support to first responders and border enforcement personnel.

16 Oct 2026 9:25 am
Russian extradited to US over tech smuggling

A 52-year-old Russian national, Alexander Suvorov, has been extradited from Sweden to the US to face charges of allegedly running a procurement network that smuggled American-made electronic components with military applications to Russia through Hong Kong-based front companies

16 Oct 2026 9:21 am
Opposition wants coup, not electoral reform: BJP MP Sambit Patra targets Rahul

BJP MP Sambit Patra attacked the Opposition over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that its real objective was to capture power rather than protect voting rights. He cited remarks attributed to senior advocate Prashant Bhushan and criticised Rahul Gandhi and Congress

16 Oct 2026 9:14 am
Leopard attacks two villages in Chhattisgarh, injures seven people

While three villagers were injured in Karipani village in Dhamtari district late on Wednesday night, four others sustained injuries in adjoining Bastar Budra village in Kondagaon district early on Thursday

16 Oct 2026 9:13 am
DeLorean to enter electric flying car racing in November 2026

Debuting in November 2026, the team will initially race standardised Mk3C electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft styled with DeLorean branding

16 Oct 2026 9:11 am
Pope Leo XIV shows positive health progress after lung surgery, says Vatican

Leo is suffering from lung adenocarcinoma, a prevalent form of lung cancer.

16 Oct 2026 9:08 am
PM Modi to visit Canada on December 11-12, India-Canada to strengthen ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada on December 11 and 12, 2026, following talks with Canadian PM Mark Carney. The two leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on trade, energy, technology, security and people-to-people exchanges, while pushing for a trade agreement

16 Oct 2026 9:07 am
Karan, you are right: Its done, bro

Its the last season of Koffee with Karan, and though KJo may be feeling emotional, the rest of us can heave a sigh of relief that we wont hear the same celebs spout the same spiel

16 Oct 2026 9:06 am
Heres hoping flexes stay gone after BMCs drive

All they know is that many of these seem to be unauthorised, going by the suddenness with which they appear, especially during festive season.

16 Oct 2026 9:04 am
Indian-origin official arrested in Australia over stalking allegations

He appeared before the Australian Capital Territory Magistrates Court on Wednesday, where Special Magistrate Lucinda Wilson refused his bail application

16 Oct 2026 8:58 am
BJP women MPs seek action against Akoijam after JNU sacks him amid allegations

Following allegations, Akoijam, an MP from Manipur, appeared before the Delhi Police later in the evening and was served a notice asking him to join the investigation.

16 Oct 2026 8:55 am
Girl killed, 16 injured as Mumbai-Bengaluru bus plunges into field near Hubballi

The driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer off the road and enter a field, police said.

16 Oct 2026 8:52 am
Security tightened at Connaught Place ahead of CJPs Lehra Do Tiranga protest

Security has been deployed around Delhis Connaught Place ahead of CJP activist Abhijeet Dipkes Lehra Do Tiranga protest at Central Park on October 16. Traffic movement may be affected from 3 pm, while NDMC has announced the parks closure on October 16 and 17

16 Oct 2026 8:48 am
SIR row: SC issues notice to Election Commission on Rahul Gandhis plea

While issuing notice on the plea of Gandhi and others, the bench, said it has taken note of the conduct of one of the petitioners.

16 Oct 2026 8:47 am
Mumbai: Manori desalination plant targets December 2029 completion, BMC says

Senior official says project abides with international norms, impact monitoring will take place

16 Oct 2026 8:30 am
Mumbai: 18-months old dies after alleged push by 10-year-old in Goregaon

An 18-month-old girl died after allegedly falling from the sixth floor of a building in Goregaon East on Wednesday night. Police have filed an accidental death report and are examining CCTV footage to establish whether the child slipped or was allegedly pushed by her 10-year-old neighbour

16 Oct 2026 8:18 am
Mumbai Metro Green Line to get driverless trains in December 2026

Alstom unveils first of 39 driverless trainsets for Wadala-Kasarvadavali corridor; train expected in Mumbai in December, but a dedicated depot at Mogharpada is still unavailable

16 Oct 2026 8:10 am
Navi Mumbai Crime Branch arrests two in alleged iridium investment scam

The accused promised returns of Rs 9 crore to Rs 28 crore on a Rs 5 lakh investment by November, and both were detained the moment Sengupta accepted Rs 1 lakh in cash as an advance.

16 Oct 2026 8:05 am
Mumbai lawyers plan fresh protest at Bombay HC over SIR and Delhi arrest

Police maintained that the lawyers protest had been called off for Thursday, even as those at the site said the agitation would continue the following day.

16 Oct 2026 8:00 am
Maharashtra FDA bans loose sale of powdered spices and mixed masalas

Drying spices on roads, drains, or near cattle sheds also forbidden; move comes amid crackdown on adulteration

16 Oct 2026 7:56 am
Mumbai and Pune lead MahaRERA compensation recovery as major dues remain unpaid

Mumbai Suburban district leads state in compensation recovery; officials say drive is gaining pace, with Rs 110 crore collected this year alone

16 Oct 2026 7:48 am
Mumbai CJP protest: Tushar Gandhi calls FIR over a Certificate of Distinction

Great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi calls FIR over October 10 protest a Certificate of Distinction, comparing police action with colonial-era cases against his ancestors

16 Oct 2026 7:41 am
Mumbai: Girgaon residents flag speeding, phone use and traffic violations

Locals step up road safety efforts, calling out traffic rule violations and demanding strict civic accountability

16 Oct 2026 7:31 am
Mumbai CJP protest: Police directs actor Imran Khan to leave India by October 28

BJP leader Kirit Somaiyas complaint results in quick action against actor (an American citizen) who has been ordered to leave the country on October 28

16 Oct 2026 7:23 am
Mumbai: Rising food costs and hygiene expenses may make dining out costlier

Hoteliers point to rising raw material costs, dedicated cleaning staff and FDA fines, but customers question why they should pay extra for basic hygiene.

16 Oct 2026 7:17 am
Pakistan school roof collapse: Death toll in Peshawar rises to 33

At least 33 people, including 31 children and two teachers, died after a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan. More than 50 others were injured, while the school owner was taken into custody and rescue teams searched for anyone trapped beneath the rubble

16 Oct 2026 3:55 am
Delhi: Central Park to remain closed on October 16-17 ahead of CJPs march

Delhis Central Park in Connaught Place will remain closed to the public on October 16 and 17 for administrative reasons, the NDMC said. The closure comes ahead of the Cockroach Janata Partys Lehra do Tiranga march scheduled for Friday at 5 pm

16 Oct 2026 3:43 am
Maharashtra draft voter list: Check your name, file claims by October 26

Maharashtra's Chief Electoral Officer has urged voters to check their names in the draft electoral roll and file claims or objections by October 26. Special camps will be held at polling stations on October 17-18 and 24-25 to assist eligible voters

16 Oct 2026 3:30 am
Dussehra 2026: Delhi Ramlila to burn 30-foot cockroach effigy alongside Ravan

A 30-foot cockroach effigy will be burnt alongside Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad at a Ramlila in Delhi. Organisers say it symbolises filth and dirt and supports cleanliness campaigns, while denying any political motive amid Cockroach Janata Party protests

16 Oct 2026 3:17 am
Maharashtra UCC: Citizens can submit suggestions, feedback till November 15

Maharashtra's Uniform Civil Code Committee, chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Desai, has invited citizens to submit suggestions and feedback by November 15, 2026. The panel has launched a portal and will also accept responses by email and post

16 Oct 2026 2:59 am
CJP protest: Home Ministry clarifies unconditional apology in SC affidavit

In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry said some media organisations were reporting that the Home Secretary had tendered an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court in response to a contempt notice concerning restrictions imposed in Delhi during the CJP protest on October 10

16 Oct 2026 2:40 am
Horoscope today, October 16: 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

16 Oct 2026 2:18 am
MahaRERA collects Rs 369 crore against recovery orders worth Rs 1,038 crore

Mumbai Suburban district leads the state in compensation recovery; officials say the drive is gaining pace, with Rs 110 crore collected this year alone

15 Oct 2026 11:21 pm
China-North Korea ties deepen as new bridge opens after 12-year delay

China and North Korea have opened the New Yalu River Bridge after a 12-year delay, creating a four-lane link between Dandong and Sinuiju. The 3-km crossing is expected to boost bilateral trade and strengthen economic ties as Pyongyang balances relations with Beijing and Moscow

15 Oct 2026 11:20 pm
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharias legal credentials under scrutiny

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is facing questions about her legal credentials after no record of her being licensed to practise law was found in California or other US jurisdictions queried by a news outlet. A watchdog group has sought an investigation

15 Oct 2026 11:13 pm
Durga immersion 2026: Mumbai Police ban photos, videos of half-submerged idols

The order has been issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Akbar Pathan, who also serves as an Executive Magistrate for Greater Mumbai, under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which prohibits capturing, publishing and circulating visuals of floating idols

15 Oct 2026 10:58 pm
Mumbai Police grant CJP permission for protest at Azad Maidan on Friday

The party has urged supporters to assemble at the designated venue between 10 am and 5 pm and not proceed to the Gateway of India

15 Oct 2026 10:52 pm
CM Fadnavis, Bhushan Gavai to teach BMC school students on Friday

The two will inaugurate the BMC Education Departments Sujan Nagrik - Saksham Bharat (Smart Citizen) initiative and release two booklets, Smart Citizen and Vidyarthi Prerana, at Mumbai Public School on Bhawani Shankar Road in Dadar West at 3 pm

15 Oct 2026 10:38 pm
Maharashtra government online services to remain shut from October 16 to 20

The temporary shutdown is expected to continue until Tuesday, October 20, when services are likely to resume after the completion of technical work and system checks. MahaIT aims to complete the upgrade by October 19

15 Oct 2026 10:36 pm
How can farmers celebrate Diwali with Rs 5,000? asks Harshwardhan Sapkal

If the government cannot wipe the tears from farmers eyes, it should at least refrain from making fun of their suffering, Sapkal said, accusing the state government of failing to provide adequate support to farmers affected by a prolonged dry spell

15 Oct 2026 10:36 pm
Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Zelenskyy warns US is losing a strong partner

Russias Defence Ministry said the drone attack sparked a fire at the refinery, located about 300 kilometres southeast of Moscow. The attack could further strain Kyivs already deteriorating relations with Trump, following disagreements over a proposed pause in strikes on energy infrastructure

15 Oct 2026 10:34 pm
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle greeted by cheering crowds during Nottingham visit

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were greeted by cheering children and supporters during their first joint public appearance since returning to the UK. The couple visited a community recording studio in Nottingham as they reconnect with familiar charities

15 Oct 2026 10:00 pm
BMC removes 52 unauthorised stalls on Day 2 of drive across A Ward

The BMC's Maintenance and Encroachment Removal Department demolished temporary structures made of tarpaulin sheets, bamboo, iron pipes and iron sheets, along with permanent unauthorised iron stalls

15 Oct 2026 9:51 pm
Tushar Gandhi takes swipe at police over FIR for October 10 protest

Tushar Gandhi, great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, has criticised Mumbai Police after an FIR was registered against him and 11 others over a protest at August Kranti Maidan on October 10. He sarcastically called the police action a Certificate of Distinction

15 Oct 2026 9:49 pm
The sun isn't taking a break! Ratnagiri swelters at 38 degrees Celsius

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions in isolated pockets of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Dhule for Thursday and Friday

15 Oct 2026 9:30 pm
Trump cancels livestream of Nidal Hasans firing squad execution after backlash

Hasans execution is scheduled for December 3, 2026, at Fort Hood, now known as Fort Cavazos. The execution is set to be the first US military execution since 1961 and the first by firing squad since 1945

15 Oct 2026 8:43 pm