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Mumbai witnessed partly cloudy conditions on Sunday, November 1, with no rainfall recorded in Colaba or Santacruz. Minimum temperatures remained above normal, while Dahanu recorded Maharashtra's highest maximum temperature at 35.7 degrees Celsius. The city's overall AQI remained in the satisfactory category
Ahead of Diwali, Malad Police have busted a gang allegedly stealing valuables from homes under the guise of providing professional cleaning services. Three accused have been arrested after gold and silver worth around Rs 12 lakh went missing from a Malad West residence. Nearly 11 tolas of gold have been recovered
A rare 67-million-year-old Nanotyrannus skeleton named Jodi has fetched USD 47.3 million at a New York auction. Meanwhile, a Tennessee man sets a Guinness World Records title for a knuckle handstand, a Chinese eatery serves edible diving beetles, and an Australian prisoner loses a court battle over Vegemite
Political satire and reality television have often intersected, with the latters heightened drama offering a ready-made template for humour
The US Justice Department pushes court for an order to isolate certain Alaska ballots and look at voter confusion over a Senate candidate who shares a name with the Republican incumbent
France has deployed 70,000 police and military personnel ahead of a third consecutive weekend of protests over living costs and education. Authorities have restricted demonstrations in central Paris and rerouted marches amid fears of violence, particularly on Halloween night
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The rescue of 50 exotic birds from a Wadala flat has renewed concerns over exotic pet ownership in Mumbai. Wildlife experts warn that inadequate care, illegal trade and irresponsible releases can cause animal suffering, fuel wildlife trafficking and threaten native ecosystems
An abandoned jungle cat kitten found in Thane district will be hand-raised at RAWW's wildlife facility after repeated attempts to reunite it with its mother failed. The kitten will undergo gradual rewilding before being released back into its natural habitat
Mumbai has witnessed scattered showers on October 30 and 31, with the IMD forecasting light rain across the city and parts of Maharashtra for the next 4-5 days. Independent meteorologists expect rainfall to peak on November 2 and 3 before subsiding on November 4
A woman driving a BMW was arrested after allegedly attempting to run over an on-duty traffic constable following a minor collision with a Maruti WagonR at Sangeet Mahabharati Junction in Vile Parle West. Police said she also threatened the constable before being released on cash bail
In their petition, Ravindra and Sonali Wakode alleged that their son faced caste-based humiliation at the institute and that the police had failed to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death
Eat your way through gore-inspired menus at these restaurants, bars and cafs
These days, chef Alex Sanchez is spending time working the dough for his new pizza bar in the Fort district
Gunfire rang out inside Spirit Halloween, a store at the Solano Town Centre in Fairfield late Friday, the Fairfield Police Department said in a statement posted to social media
According to residents, a major tragedy was averted because the housing society had installed safety springs at the bottom of the lift shaft. The lift had a carrying capacity of five people
President Murmu called for the upcoming Kumbh Mela to blend its rich spiritual traditions with modern infrastructure, environmental conservation and effective waste management
Union Commerce and Industry Minister and Mumbai North MP Piyush Goyal led the march, which saw the participation of BJP and Shiv Sena leaders from the Eknath Shinde faction
The accused, a 31-year-old tailor residing in Vasai East area of Palghar district in Maaharashtra, was traced following a technical investigation, police said
The drive focuses on major arterial roads and identified dust-prone stretches, with intensive cleaning, mechanised sweeping, dust removal and water sprinkling planned ahead of the festival
he Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 5,026 lives out of 10,351 reported infections, according to the latest data from the country's Ministry of Health. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, was declared in mid-May and has spread to other African countries
The action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The attached assets include bank balances, fixed deposits, shares, bungalows, agricultural land, residential properties and other real estate investments
According to the police, the incident took place on August 3, 2018, when the 13-year-old boy was allegedly abducted by unidentified persons while returning home alone
The accused was arrested from the Por village in Vadodara district on October 30 following an investigation involving technical analysis and intelligence gathering, police said
BJP chief Nitin Nabin will lead the march against what the BJP describes as the opposition's misinformation, propaganda and orchestrated chaos on a day the opposition INDIA bloc will hold a rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi against the SIR and alleged vote theft
The suspect allegedly took advantage of the train slowing down to snatch the passenger's mobile phone before fleeing. The Dombivli Railway Police subsequently launched an investigation into the incident
Former MP Gavit's remarks come amid differences between the BJP and its ruling alliance partner, the Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, over the recent Maharashtra Legislative Council elections
One Nation, One Election was PM Modi's vision to conduct parliamentary and Assembly elections together, arguing that holding multiple elections throughout the year was unproductive and not in the country's interest, said JPC chief Chaudhary
A family of three members were found dead by handing in the morning, after the relatives tried to reach them, but couldn't. They opened the main door of the house that was locked from indside and found three of them hanging in different sides of the house. Polce suspects it to be a case of suicide.
Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), which operates the airport, said runways 09/27 and 14/32 will remain non-operational from 11 am to 5 pm IST
The accident took place on December 23, 2018, when a car driven by Ankit Bhupindersingh Chugh rammed into the rear of a truck after the heavy vehicle applied its brakes
The ceremony was held amid Vedic chants, the blowing of conch shells and the presence of prominent religious leaders and dignitaries
Rahul Gandhi also paid floral tributes to Indira Gandhi at her memorials at Shakti Sthal and 1, Safdarjung Road
PM Modi visits the 12-acre Rain Forest and Vaman Vriksha Vatika in Gujarat's Ekta Nagar during Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations. The Rain Forest features artificial rainfall, waterfalls, landscaped greenery and a glass skywalk, expanding tourism around the Statue of Unity
The Economic Offences Wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed a charge sheet against two individuals accused of defrauding job seekers. The accused allegedly promised overseas employment opportunities and collected more than Rs 15 lakh from applicants. Officials confirmed the development on Saturday.
The woman allegedly sped away after hitting a stationary car, knocking down a scooter and a motorcycle, and colliding with another car during her escape attempt, an official said.
PM Modi inaugurates 23 tourism and infrastructure projects and lays foundation stones for eight others worth Rs 426.71 crore in Ekta Nagar. New attractions include an IRCTC hotel, Ekta Cruise, Rain Forest and Eco Trail, alongside roads and visitor facilities
A land revenue official was killed at his home in Ranchi by three member of a family after he rejected their land mutaton request due to discrepancies in documents. The officials said that angered by the rejection, the member killed him.
The traffic police has imposed restrictions at several places in Delhi, ahead of the INDIA bloc's nov 1 rally that has been scheduled at ramlila maidan. The officilas said that commuters will face heavy congestion as the some places and traffic diversion for untroubled travel.
The incident occurred on platform number two of Sewri railway station at around 9.45 am, bringing CSMT-bound local train services to a halt, Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Swapnil Nila said
The US has authorised a potential USD 2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot interceptors to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy has urged Washington and European allies to accelerate deliveries, warning that Russian missile strikes on critical energy infrastructure pose growing winter security risks
President Droupadi Murmu will visit Maharashtra and Haryana from October 31 to November 1, attending the Simhastha Maha Kumbh ceremony in Nashik, Haryana's 60th anniversary celebrations and a Swami Shraddhanand centenary event in Kurukshetra
A privately run helicopter crashed in Uttarakhand, killing all six of its passengers and the rescue operation has resumed, after it was halted due to darkness on friday. The officials said that recovering bodies would be difficult, but the teams are dispatched and the rescue operation is underway.
A government resolution (GR) issued by the Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Department on Friday directs district collectors to establish fodder banks, set reference price ceilings for dry fodder and introduce biometric tracking at cattle camps
Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases the 24th PM-KISAN instalment, transferring over Rs 18,680 crore to 9.34 crore farmers, and launches projects worth Rs 14,000 crore in Gujarat, focusing on agriculture, dairy, animal husbandry, railways and rural infrastructure
Goenka, chairman of RPG Enterprises, shared a post on X after meeting Mundhe for the first time. He described the bureaucrat as the hero of the evening and praised his efforts to take action against food adulteration, unsafe kitchens and influential establishments
Four people were killed and two injured after a fire broke out at a shoe factory in northwest Delhi's Mangolpuri Industrial Area on Friday night. Twenty fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and six unconscious people were rescued and taken to hospital
Minimum temperatures remained above normal, with Colaba recording 27.2 degrees Celsius, 2.9 degrees above normal. Santacruz registered a minimum of 25.2 degrees Celsius, also 2.9 degrees above normal, according to weather data recorded on Saturday morning
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and counterparts from Argentina, Mexico, Brazil and Germany on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Atlanta, discussing bilateral ties, trade, defence, critical minerals and global cooperation
