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The forecast, issued at 8 am on September 6, indicates that light rain is expected at intervals through the day, with no indication of widespread heavy rainfall in the city and suburbs
Of the 376 injured, 53 remain admitted to hospitals, while 37 are undergoing treatment. A total of 286 people have been discharged after receiving medical attention, according to the latest figures
Jarange has maintained that he will not withdraw his agitation until the demands are implemented. He has also reiterated his resolve to proceed to Mumbai on September 12 if the demands are not addressed
Police said Pramod Kumar, a resident of Nahri village, was allegedly shot multiple times by two men on September 3. Officials said 4 teams comprising personnel from the local police and Special Staff have been deployed to work on the case
Bhardwaj was produced at the residence of Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Pratap Singh Laler at around 2 pm. His legal aid counsel appeared before the judge through video-conference
The West African chimpanzees received checks ranging from teeth cleaning to X-rays and pedicures at the Humane World for Animals Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge in central Liberia, said Liliana Pacheco Ricote, director of the sanctuary
The trial generated intense interest for weeks, drawing attention to maternal mental health after childbirth. Clancy, a 36-year-old former labour and delivery nurse, never disputed that she killed her children
German designer Simon Weckert has created a big buzz with what many are calling an AI invisibility cloak. His new summer shirt is designed to prevent AI-powered CCTV cameras from recognising the wearer as a person
According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the fire was confined to a Bharat Gas LPG cylinder inside Room No. 43 of the building. Residents managed to extinguish the flames before fire brigade personnel arrived at the spot
The Mumbai Fire Brigade initially classified the incident as a Level-I fire at around 11.49 pm. The response was subsequently escalated to Level-II at around 12.40 am on September 6
From a complete halt to celebrations to trying to preserve traditions, sarvajanik Ganeshotsav in the city is going through an identity crisis as redevelopment changes the way it is celebrated
Breach Candy residents urge to consider liveability in neighbourhoods around the Coastal Road
On September 2, Rohit Joshi, president and convenor of the Yeoor Environmental Society, alleged that a Kavad Yatra was conducted through a river inside SGNP on August 24, followed by another ritual on August 28
The incident occurred at 10.30 pm on Friday, when the stage was being dismantled. The deceased has been identified as Salma Salauddin Pathan, 45
Next 48 hours to see light spells of rain all around the city
Celebrations across the city left at least 118 Govindas injured, with five admitted in hospital, and 80 others undergoing treatment as of 6 pm
The Maharashtra government has approved 70 new posts in the sportsperson horse-rider cadre for the Mumbai Police Mounted Unit. The posts will replace an equal number of existing positions, with no additional posts or funds sanctioned for the unit
The attack, carried out in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district on May 25, 2013, wiped out almost the entire top leadership of the Congress in the state. Special Judge for NIA cases reserved his order on the quantum of punishment for September 16
The extended services will be available from September 14 to 25. Currently, the last trains from both terminal stations Cuffe Parade and Aarey JVLR depart at 10.30 pm. During the extended service period, the last trains will run till midnight, giving devotees an additional 90 minutes to travel
After years of uncertainty, rehabilitation of residents living in and around Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai is set to move ahead, with 4,000 people to be covered in the first phase. Local tribal residents will be rehoused within the park
A 46-year-old passenger died after suffering a seizure and becoming unresponsive while travelling on a bus from Breach Candy Hospital to Byculla Station. The bus was diverted to Nair Hospital, where doctors declared him dead at around 8.30 pm
The Thane civic body said 38 govindas were treated at two government hospitals for injuries sustained during celebrations till 9 pm. A 65-year-old govinda suffered a head injury, while another participant sustained a right leg fracture
Of those injured, 29 were admitted, 81 were under treatment and 58 had been discharged. The celebrations also turned tragic in Maharashtra, with a seven-year-old boy in Mumbai and a woman in Pune losing their lives in incidents linked to Dahi Handi events
Welcoming the govinda teams that arrived to offer a ceremonial salute at the Dahi Handi, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stressed that unity and safety among the govindas were more important than the height of the human pyramids
As of 5.30 pm, four govindas had been admitted for treatment at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital. Their injuries included back, neck, head, and limb injuries. A 65-year-old man has sustained a head injury
Of the 118 injured govindas, five were admitted to hospitals, while 33 had been discharged after receiving treatment, the BMC said. The highest number of injured govindas was reported from KEM Hospital, where 29 were treated. Of them, 14 remained under treatment and 15 were discharged
According to officials, children were celebrating Dahi Handi on their own when the incident occurred. The rope holding the handi had been tied between a tree and a brick column of the ground-floor structure
The woman, a resident of Old Sangavi in Pimpri Chinchwad, died after a temporary iron structure constructed for a Dahi Handi event collapsed on her while it was being dismantled on Friday night. Workers were dismantling the structure after the event had concluded when a heavy portion fell on her
Ten Govindas were injured during Dahi Handi 2026 celebrations and admitted to two hospitals in Maharashtra's Thane, with injuries including fractures, head injuries and minor injuries, authorities said
In the city hospitals, 29 injured Govindas were reported, of whom four are still under treatment and 25 have been discharged. Two injured Govindas were reported from the eastern suburbs, both of whom have been discharged. One injured Govinda was reported from the western suburbs and has also been discharged
According to the order, the restrictions have been introduced as a preventive measure to curb any potential breach of peace, disturbance to public order, unlawful assembly, riots or affrays within the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Police, Greater Mumbai
The action followed an investigation into Crime No. 67/2026, registered under relevant Sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985
The action was carried out by the ANC's Kandivali Unit on Friday following a tip-off from secret informants. The accused were arrested during the operation and booked under relevant Sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985
From the narrow alleyways of Lalbaug and Dadar in central Mumbai to mega-venues in Thane, the air was filled with the beats of dhols as troupes of young govindas, both male and female, travelled to venues across the city and suburbs
Upper Vaitarna stood at 602.87 metres, against its full supply level (FSL) of 603.51 metres and lowest drawdown level (LDL) of 595.44 metres. The reservoir held 2,06,767 ML, equivalent to 91.07 per cent of its useful live storage. Its water level rose by 0.06 metres over the past 24 hours
Between 8 am on September 4 and 8 am on September 5, Mumbai recorded average rainfall of 9.21 mm in the city, 4.11 mm in the eastern suburbs and 3.31 mm in the western suburbs
Trump made the remarks when asked about Vice President J.D. Vance's refusal to describe the confrontation as a war, even after the United States resumed strikes against Iran
The measures seek tougher enforcement against dominant meat-processing companies, wider interstate sales by small producers and a review of mandatory country-of-origin labelling. They also call for reconsidering federal protections for grey wolves and Mexican wolves
In Dilling, an eyewitness told Xinhua that artillery hit residential neighbourhoods, killing about five civilians and injuring more than seven
While the Kremlin declined to comment, sources indicate Sunday is a potential date for the Ukraine visit.
The woman, identified as Vanitha, said she travelled to Kuwait three months ago through an employment agent
While Tehran previously bypassed sanctions for decades, these have pushed its clerical rulers into a highly vulnerable position.
While the English and Commerce papers will be re-conducted on September 9, the Sociology paper will be held on September 10.
The joint command of security forces is actively conducting search and rescue operations for the estimated 5000 missing, while 13,093 people have been rescued so far
According to the office of the Relief Commissioner, around 3.53 lakh people have been affected by the floods.
While Tesla has operated an Austin robotaxi service with safety drivers and conventional controls since June 2025, the Cybercab represents a new phase
The operation was launched based on information about the movement of a suspected group of terrorists from Pakherpora in Pulwama district towards Yousmarg in Budgam
The fire broke out at around 2.50 am at the rear of the vehicle due to unknown causes.
Tourism Minister R A Khaunte moved the bill in the Assembly on the last day of the monsoon session recently.

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