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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The platform will integrate services available on MahaDBT 2.0, MAITRI 2.0 and Aaple Sarkar 2.0, with the aim of enabling citizens to access government services seamlessly through digital channels

Mumbai Congress chief and MP Varsha Gaikwad, along with MLAs Amin Patel and Aslam Shaikh, accompanied the parents and raised concerns about the investigation. The Congress leaders demanded the immediate arrest of Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who has been named in connection with the case

The collectable will be available from 11 am onwards and can be purchased through digital payment only. It will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, with limited quantities available

Protocol Minister Jaykumar Rawal urges Czech businesses to set up manufacturing units in the state and build long-term partnerships through technology transfer

Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe directs statewide inspections; violations could lead to product seizures, licence cancellation and legal action

Maharashtra Police focused on cyber forensics, financial transaction trails and digital evidence at Nyaya Setu 2026 in Mumbai. The state-level conference brought together officers and experts to discuss investigation techniques and challenges in tackling human trafficking

Additional Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Bangar directs officials to expedite construction of the 500 MLD facility ahead of the September 30, 2027 deadline

While the bulletin forecasts a heatwave in isolated pockets of Ratnagiri, it does not explicitly indicate a yellow heat alert across Maharashtra. Several districts are expected to experience dry weather, while others may receive light to moderate rainfall accompanied by lightning and gusty winds

The airline will operate four weekly flights between Delhi and Kansai International Airport in Osaka using its Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The new service aims to strengthen air connectivity between India and Japan amid growing demand for travel between the two countries

Delhi received moderate rain on Thursday, October 15, after days of October heat. The IMD issued an orange alert warning of rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 4060 kmph until 2 pm. The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 29 degrees Celsius

India has opened a control room at the Indian Haj Pilgrims Office in Makkah to assist Umrah pilgrims affected by flight disruptions between India and Saudi Arabia. The Jeddah helpline remains operational as authorities advise travellers to check flight status and contact airlines

Wildfires in Indonesia have triggered a severe air pollution crisis across Southeast Asia, turning skies orange in Palangkaraya and pushing pollution levels higher in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Thick haze has reduced visibility, forced school closures in East Timor and raised health concerns among residents

Piyush Goyal said the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement had reached the final stages of preparation, but its implementation would depend on securing the intended competitive advantage for Indian businesses in the US market

Mumbais newly constructed Sion bridge, which replaces a 112-year-old colonial-era structure, is expected to open to traffic in the second half of October. The pillar-free bridge is expected to ease congestion in Sion, Kurla and Dharavi while accommodating proposed fifth and sixth railway lines

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notices to the poll panel, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi

Nine people have been arrested after a 53-year-old employee of a Rajkot precious metal refinery was shot dead during a robbery. Four alleged robbers fled with gold and silver worth around Rs 1.53 crore. Police said all the stolen valuables have been recovered with Rajasthan Police's help

The BJP spokesperson alleged that the objective was to bring about a change in government through street protests rather than through democratic political processes

The projects include a new passenger terminal at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh, the 298-km Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road, power infrastructure upgrades, India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park and 40 water bodies developed under Project Him Sarovar

AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj has filed a complaint with the Delhi Police Commissioner, alleging life-threatening assaults by police and paramilitary personnel during recent protests. He has sought an FIR for alleged criminal conspiracy and warned of approaching the court

In a letter dated October 13, the Bar body stressed that an independent and effective judicial system was essential to constitutional democracy and the rule of law

A roof collapse at a school in Peshawar, northwest Pakistan, killed 21 pupils and a teacher on Thursday, a hospital official said. More than 30 people were injured, with six reportedly in critical condition. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed condolences to the bereaved families

An 18-year-old man, Abhay Vishwakarma, died after allegedly being hit by the Krishak Express near Tendua village in Uttar Pradeshs Ballia district on Wednesday night. Police informed his family, took custody of the body and said further legal proceedings are underway

Security personnel are checking the premises. No suspicious objects have been found at the schools so far, they said. Further investigation is underway

Department of Telecommunications has directed telecom operators to roll out Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service across India from November 1, 2026. The feature will display callers names alongside their phone numbers on 4G and higher-generation networks, with safeguards for privacy and security

The women were detained during a verification drive conducted on Tuesday at a residential premises in Marunji, within the jurisdiction of Hinjewadi police station

Three Indian nationals studying in Germany, aged 25, 26 and 27, died in a fire in Bochum. German police have provisionally arrested a 41-year-old building resident after investigators ruled out a technical fault, while the cause and circumstances remain under investigation

The Delhi High Court agreed to hear a plea seeking to stop Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipkes proposed October 16 protest at Connaught Place Central Park. The plea cites concerns over holding demonstrations at the busy public venue during the Dussehra weekend

Rahul Gandhi criticised the Modi government after Ankita Bhandaris parents were detained during a protest near India Gate and released around 5 am on Thursday. The family has given the Centre 24 hours to cancel Dushyant Kumar Gautams appointment as Sikkim governor until the CBI probe is completed

The MSRTC administration had proposed a uniform 15 per cent fare increase for the period from November 1 to 15, 2026, to manage the corporation's financial challenges during the festive rush

The initiative is part of the state's Viksit Maharashtra 2047 vision and aims to assess transport requirements, identify suitable systems for different regions and improve coordination among infrastructure agencies

Heavy police deployment was witnessed in Amritsar on Thursday as farmers and workers organisations called a Punjab bandh over the alleged murder of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota in Mansa

The case was registered at the Museum police station in Thiruvananthapuram following a complaint submitted by Vijayan to the Kerala police chief

The decision is part of the state's expanded drought declaration, which now covers 305 of Maharashtra's 358 talukas, or more than 85 per cent of the state's total

Air France and United Airlines are restricting crew assignments on flights to Israel amid stricter enforcement of nationality rules. An Ethiopian Airlines flight was also ordered to return to Addis Ababa after Israeli authorities identified an Indonesian pilot on board, reports said

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for urgent reform of multilateral institutions at the Raisina Dialogue in Abu Dhabi, advocating stronger cooperation among smaller groups of countries. He highlighted the India-UAE partnership and held bilateral talks with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan

Satyaki submitted a written communication, known as a pursis, before Judicial Magistrate First Class Amol Shinde of the special MP/MLA court in Pune on Wednesday, seeking restrictions on questions concerning his personal life, daily routine and attendance at public events