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Maharashtra TET question papers were allegedly smuggled out of an Agra printing press hidden inside shoe insoles, with two employees reportedly paid Rs 8,000 each. Thane Police have chargesheeted 18 accused, including alleged mastermind Bijendra Gupta
Disha Salians father Satish Salian reached Matoshree on Saturday and served a Rs 500 crore defamation notice on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray through his legal team. The notice seeks an apology and compensation over statements concerning the case
The incident occurred at M Eranna Circle when the tractor carrying the boys was moving along the road as part of the procession. Raichur SP said the incident occurred when the Ganesh immersion procession was underway, and the tractor lost its balance near a road hump
The recoveries were made during separate actions, with the accused booked under provisions of the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act. Police are now investigating the source of the firearms, why they were allegedly being kept and whether the weapons were used in other crimes
Protests at IIT-Bombay continued for a second day on Saturday after a second-year student was found dead on campus on Friday. Campus groups have raised several demands, including an independent inquiry, administrative reforms, better mental health support, and compensation for the students family
One of the attackers has been identified as an Afghan national, while a second attacker's identification is underway, according to a member of the investigation team. Police, the counter-terrorism department, the Elite Force and security forces are jointly investigating the attackers' identities
Scores of SpiceJet passengers faced delays at Delhi airport after three flights to Leh and Jammu were held up due to operational issues. The airport coordinated with the airline to assist passengers. The disruption comes days after protests over repeated SpiceJet flight delays
The Mumbai Traffic Police will impose temporary restrictions around Siddhivinayak Temple on September 29 for Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi, with road closures and restricted turns from 6 am to midnight as a large crowd of devotees is expected
A man in Kalyan, Thane, was booked for allegedly assaulting his two-year-old son by slamming him on the floor and pressing his hand on a hot plate, leaving three fingers scalded. Police said the accused also allegedly assaulted his wife when she intervened
ABVP's Yash Dabas won the president's post with 24,576 votes, defeating Congress-backed NSUI candidate Vijai Shankar Meena by 2,053 votes. The ABVP also won the secretary and joint secretary posts, while the NSUI failed to secure any of the four central panel positions
Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA seized prohibited gutkha, pan masala and flavoured tobacco products worth Rs 1.13 crore after a six-hour pursuit of a truck that changed its route while travelling towards Maharashtra. The truck was intercepted at Chakan-Talegaon Chowk
Black smoke and flames were reported near Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport after explosions were heard in the Saudi capital. The incident followed an air raid alert issued by authorities amid renewed fighting involving Yemen's Houthis, while flights faced major delays and cancellations.
The railway will operate 18 special night suburban trains between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Kalyan and Thane on the Main Line on the nights of September 23-24, September 24-25, and September 25-26
Addressing the convocation ceremony at the IIT-Roorkee, NSA Doval said graduates were entering a transformative phase in the countrys development and would witness significant changes across sectors in the coming years
As part of the drive, action will be taken against slum structures measuring 14 feet or more in height. The BMC has appealed to residents living in unauthorised constructions in slum areas to remove them voluntarily and immediately, failing which strict action will be taken
He said the Centre first used demonetisation and subsequently UPI to encourage digital payments, creating a habit among citizens before introducing charges on certain transactions. He also questioned if merchants would absorb the 0.4 per cent MDR or pass the cost on to customers
A total of 307 idols were immersed, including 270 household idols, 04 public idols and 33 gauri idols
A second-year IIT-Bombay student was found dead on the Powai campus. Mumbai Police have registered an FIR in connection with an examination incident and are recording statements. The institute said no disciplinary action had been initiated against the student
A 25-year-old man from Pune died after suffering a medical emergency while waiting in the darshan queue at Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai late on September 17. Police said there was no indication of a crowd crush, while the exact cause of death awaits the post-mortem report
In a letter dated September 16 and addressed to the RBI Governor and the Chief General Manager of its Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Association president Chetan Modi said the proposed charges could put financial pressure on fuel retailers
IIT Bombay says circumstances surrounding a second-year students death by suicide are being investigated, while students staged a late-night protest demanding accountability and transparency from the administration
US President Donald Trump has announced a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland that he says gives Washington permanent control over Greenlands security. The deal would allow expanded US military presence and bar adversaries from military activity and sensitive investments
A 35-year-old autorickshaw driver was arrested in Thane for allegedly possessing and selling 119 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup without a prescription
A 66-year-old Thane man allegedly lost Rs 10.14 lakh after cyber fraudsters lured him into online stock trading through YouTube promotions. In a separate case
Addressing the media, Raut rejected the renewed allegations surrounding the death of Disha Salian, following a Rs 500-crore defamation notice issued by her father, Satish Salian, to former ministers Aaditya Thackeray and Anil Deshmukh
PM Modi said developed nations have six times higher per capita carbon emissions than India, stressing climate responsibility and Indias environmental efforts. He highlighted renewable energy growth and said India has met its Paris climate commitments ahead of schedule.
According to a public notice issued by the TMC Water Supply Department, civic officials are disconnecting illegal tap connections and registering criminal cases against those found responsible
The combined useful water stock stood at 14,14,356 million litres (ML) against the total useful storage capacity of 14,47,363 ML. At the same time last year, the lakes held 14,37,539 ML, or 99.32 per cent of their useful storage capacity. In 2024, the combined stock was 14,27,275 ML, equivalent to 98.61 per cent
The maximum temperature is likely to settle at around 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to be around 26 degrees Celsius, according to the IMDs 8 am weather bulletin
A total of 32,345 idols were immersed, including 31,647 household idols, 662 public idols and 36 Hartalika idols
Trump signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 on Friday. The White House said the measure authorises and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs and prohibitions on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran
The Saudi Directorate of Civil Defence later issued a statement on X saying the danger has passed in Riyadh and Al-Kharj and urged residents to continue following its instructions and avoid gathering or filming
The measures combine the fee renewal with new checks on sponsoring employers employment practices. Agencies must consider recent and planned layoffs when assessing applications under the skilled-worker visa programme
The Prime Minister will also address the new appointees who are expected to simultaneously attend the Rozgar Mela at 45 locations across the country, according to a statement issued by the Prime Ministers Office (PMO)
The heart of the visit comes Thursday, when Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcome Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at an arrival ceremony held indoors on the State Floor of the White House
Authorities are actively investigating the incident, said police
The accident occurred after the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the road divider near in Telco Stadium area
The incident took place around 12:30 am on Friday when the ASI on PCR duty was shot from close range by the two bike-borne men
They marched through downtown Tehran in combat uniform, carrying flags, as onlookers cheered
Observed before and after by NASAs Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, the event allows researchers to study displaced lunar material and the surrounding physically altered region.
The findings are significant because these are not optional purchases for a patient undergoing inpatient treatment, our report said
Two-time Grand Slam champ Alexanders challenges on the tennis court pale in comparison to the complications off it as he successfully negotiates Type 1 diabetes and helps others do so tooTwo-time Grand Slam champ Alexanders challenges on the tennis court pale in comparison to the complications off it as he successfully negotiates Type 1 diabetes
Metro 4 contractor and consultant fined Rs 6 crore after Bhakti Park iron staging collapse killed two workers; same agencies were involved in Februarys fatal accident
Man allegedly launched attacks after claiming his family was killed in Hyderabad, police say
Punit Balan, trustee of the Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust, discusses preserving Punes traditional Ganeshotsav culture and celebrations
Work begins on Mumbais 130-acre Coastal Road recreational space, with the entire project expected to take about 24 months, according to civic officials
Civic body creates 355 artificial ponds, up from 298 last year
Repairs drag on for close to two decades amid cost escalations. Meanwhile, at least 14 lives lost on stretch in nine months this year
The Toskars bring Ganpati to Parle Tilak Vidyalaya-themed decoration at home to draw attention to dwindling popularity of Marathi schools and their cultural roots
University of Western Australia Mumbai campus launch signals watershed moment for academic landscape in India

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