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Maharashtra FDA has cancelled the wholesale drug sale licences of Cipla Pharma & Life Sciences Ltd's C&F warehouse in Wadki, Pune, following an inspection that revealed alleged misbranding of Reactin Plus and multiple violations involving medicine storage, cleanliness and record-keeping

CBI has arrested five people, including a CPWD Executive Engineer posted in Mumbai, in an alleged bribery case involving an NOC for a Wadala land parcel. The agency recovered Rs 50 lakh allegedly paid as a bribe and found another Rs 53.87 lakh during searches in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune

Police official said that the man had reached Shivaji Park to allegedly witness the protest and was taken to hospital soon after he complained of chest pain

The Alandi Municipal Council on Friday sealed the premises of the coaching institute for operating without a mandatory no objection certificate, officials said

G7 countries have agreed to release 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel from strategic reserves over four months to ease global energy supply concerns. The coordinated release through the IEA will include a substantial diesel release within the first 20 days

According to people present at the spot, an argument broke out between activists of a political party and some protesters while they were moving from the protest area

Demanding the immediate resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Sapkal said the ongoing agitation against institutional corruption would continue until the key perpetrators within the ruling setup step down

Bollywood actor Dino Morea was questioned for over five hours by Mumbai Police's EOW on Friday in connection with alleged Rs 65.54-crore financial irregularities in the Mithi River desilting project. Morea denied reports of his arrest and was allowed to leave after questioning

Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar called the CJP's agitation against the electoral roll revision a grammar of anarchy, saying objections to the SIR should be raised through constitutional and legal channels

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the flydubai attacker underwent Islamist radicalisation and intended to crash the plane with all passengers on board, as UAE authorities investigate the incident and examine possible terrorist links

Israel will begin repatriation flights Friday to bring home passengers stranded in the UAE after commercial travel was suspended following an attack on a FlyDubai pilot. Arkia and Israir flights are scheduled, while El Al is expected to resume Dubai-Israel flights Sunday

Pakistans government and Imran Khans PTI held talks Friday ahead of planned Sunday protests demanding Khans release. Authorities have blocked key Islamabad routes with shipping containers, while PTI said it remains ready to protest but could continue negotiations if the government shows flexibility

US authorities arrested California man Greg Lui, accused of illegally exporting more than USD 300 million worth of US-made computer servers containing advanced GPUs to China through third countries. He allegedly used false paperwork and bypassed required export licenses between 2023 and 2024

Spains parliament was set to vote on government housing decrees after nationwide protests over an 87-year-old womans eviction. Junts opposition threatens the measures, which include rental contract renewals and protections for vulnerable tenants, putting pressure on Pedro Sanchezs minority government

The Delhi High Court ruled that a father-in-law cannot be held liable under the Domestic Violence Act merely for failing to control his adult son. The court said allegations such as insult or abuse must be supported by specific facts showing domestic violence under Section 3

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has approached the Prime Minister's Office, asking the government to consider Smit Machchhar for an appropriate National Bravery Award or other national civilian recognition

Police had deployed additional personnel and erected barricades around the area, while some local residents had opposed the holding of the demonstration at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai

Presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said Machchhar was a true hero who deserved every appreciation for his actions during the mid-air crisis. Gargash also stressed the need for continued vigilance against extremism and terrorism as investigations into the incident continue in the UAE

According to the police, the operations were conducted between September 29 and October 1 in Mumbai and Nalasopara resulting in the detentions of over a dozen Bangladeshi nationals

The speed enhancement on the Katra-Banihal section under Northern Railway's Jammu division was successfully tested on Thursday, marking a significant operational milestone for the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the Dharavi Experience Centre near BKC, offering residents physical and digital previews of the redevelopment plan, including future homes, workplaces, roads, open spaces and social infrastructure

The campaign saw participation from political representatives, civic officials, students and residents across the city and suburbs, an official statement said

Central Railway will operate a mega block on Sunday, October 4, affecting Main, Harbour and Trans-Harbour services for engineering and maintenance works. Several local trains will be diverted or cancelled, while special local services will run between CSMT and Vashi

Four girls, including two sisters, drowned while bathing in a pond in Bankat village, Bihars East Champaran district. Police recovered all four bodies and sent them for postmortem. Officials said compensation may be provided to the victims families after the investigation

Free Palestine leaflets and other pro-Palestinian material were reportedly found among the belongings of the Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain aboard a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, as international probes continue

The civic action was taken after officials found that the coaching institute was allegedly operating without the mandatory No-Objection Certificate (NOC) or licence required for running a commercial establishment

Captain Machchhar spoke to the Prime Minister about his experience and what gave him the courage to respond during the incident. PM Modi praised his bravery and wished him a speedy recovery

In a question asked by mid-day through a WhatsApp message, actor Dino Morea denied reports claiming that he was detained by the Mumbai Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in connection with the alleged Mithi River desilting 'scam'

Two suspected Pakistani intruders were shot dead after BSF troops foiled an alleged infiltration attempt along the India-Pakistan International Border in Punjabs Tarn Taran sector on Friday. The incident took place near Rajoke village, according to preliminary reports

The protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar and several nearby locations, with police saying permission had not been granted for the proposed demonstration

Speaking at a press conference in Thane, Meenakshi Shinde said the police were conducting a detailed investigation and should be allowed to proceed without interference. I am ready to face questioning and will fully cooperate with the police if summoned, she said

Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis said, The entire matter has been exposed. Following the press conference held by the three Election Commissioners, their fake narrative has been busted. Yet, attempts are still being made to push this fake narrative. They will not succeed in this

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab said the parties had agreed to alter the route and decided on a revised march from Metro Cinema to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters

Amit Shah said Putins remarks praising the Prime Ministers efforts towards global peace were a matter of pride for Indians. He also noted that Putins statement came on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who spread the message of peace and non-violence

During the conversation, Machchhar told Modi that receiving his call made him extremely proud and that he had never imagined getting an opportunity to speak with him. The injured pilot also told PM Modi that he was his biggest idol and someone he had always looked up to

Taiwan received its first two US-made F-16V fighter jets under a USD 8 billion deal for 66 aircraft. The advanced fighters arrived amid rising tensions with China and delays to a separate USD 14 billion US arms package sought by Taipei

Five miners died after a mine collapse in Soma, western Turkey. Rescuers recovered the bodies of three workers trapped underground, while two others were rescued and hospitalised. Seven workers were caught in the collapse, authorities said

Delhi Police detained AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj, Atishi and Sanjeev Jha, along with student activists, during a Jantar Mantar protest over alleged irregularities in the SIR of electoral rolls and demands for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Nearly 400 high schools across France were closed Friday as a week-long student protest movement spread nationwide. Officials said around 2,000 people, mostly minors, were taken into custody, while at least 65 school staff members were injured

The former Union agriculture minister visited Purandar tehsil in Pune district, where he interacted with villagers and assessed the situation on the ground. Pawar said he would take up the issues faced by farmers with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and seek concrete measures to address the crisis

Addressing the 14th conference of the All India Vihar Seva group, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief said the world was facing dilemmas involving development and environmental protection, individual freedom and family life, and religious faith and conflict

El Al cancelled two special repatriation flights from Dubai after UAE authorities withheld landing approval following an in-flight attack on a flydubai plane. Regular El Al flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv remain scheduled from Sunday, with seats reportedly booked through the week

I understand that the opposition parties have their own separate programme. This is a programme of the citizens. Every citizen who is a stakeholder in this republic feels that a single person, a puppet whose strings are pulled elsewhere, is making the decisions, Manoj Jha said

A 35-year-old passenger was deboarded from a Hyderabad-Kadapa flight at Hyderabads RGIA after accidentally touching the emergency exit handle, triggering an alarm. Police enquiry found it was unintentional. He was let off after giving a letter, and no case was registered

The festival has been organised by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in association with the Vanyavani Foundation and is centred on the theme Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife

Raj Thackeray criticised what he described as the increasingly ceremonial nature of tributes to national leaders, arguing that remembering Gandhi should extend beyond garlanding statues and commemorating his birth and death anniversaries

The order came after two accused who had been in police custody since September 20 were produced before the court. They were also remanded to judicial custody, taking the case into its next stage after all 18 people named in the chargesheet were arrested

PM Modi said Gandhi's ideals remained relevant and expressed hope that his message would continue to inspire the country towards building a better society and a Viksit Bharat

Ultimately, democratic values should remain alive and for that, if they need any such help on the judicial forum, some lawyers like us will definitely do the work for them free of charge, Digambar Desai, a spokesperson of the Vasai Lawyers Association, told reporters on Friday

According to Versova Police, the deceased had a fair complexion and a strong build. He was around 5 feet 5 inches tall and had thin black hair. At the time the body was found, he was wearing a black sleeveless T-shirt featuring red, black and white designs on the front, along with black track pants