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The project follows a hub-and-spoke model connecting rural and district-level healthcare facilities with hospitals equipped to provide advanced cardiac treatment

In a letter, a copy of which is with mid-day, the group of alumni stated that the death of a second-year BTech student on September 18, 2026, should not be viewed in isolation

Two tigers were found dead in separate incidents in Madhya Pradesh on Monday. A decomposed carcass was recovered near Dahod Dam in Ratapani Tiger Reserve, where suspected electrocution is being investigated, while an 11-month-old female tiger in Kanha may have died after a territorial fight

Mediators are working with the US and Iran on a proposal to end fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to three officials cited by The Associated Press. The proposal could involve lifting the US blockade, easing sanctions and addressing Iran's nuclear programme

Air India CEO and Managing Director-designate Tewolde Gebremariam has identified safety, operational reliability and sustainable profitability as key priorities. In his first company-wide townhall, he also highlighted network efficiency, customer service, cost discipline and sustainable growth

Maharashtra FDA, led by Tukaram Mundhe, suspended 30 food licences and seized 50,601.78 kg of food products worth Rs 1.19 crore between September 23 and 27. The statewide crackdown uncovered serious hygiene violations, including live lizards and cockroaches at Colaba Sweet Mart

Residents in eastern Poland are facing growing anxiety as drone and missile alerts disrupt daily life near the Ukrainian border. Recent attacks have prompted stronger air defences, school safety measures and renewed calls for improved civil preparedness across vulnerable communities

South Korea demanded an official apology from Ukraine after President Zelenskyy disclosed the transfer of two North Korean POWs to Seoul. The dispute centers on an alleged confidentiality agreement, amid concerns over the soldiers' safety and North Korea's growing military ties with Russia

At least 28 people, including nine children, were injured in a Russian strike on Kharkiv, Zelenskyy said. Two people were killed in the Kyiv region. Russia said it intercepted 254 Ukrainian drones, while both sides reported damage to infrastructure and other targets.

The reduction in the deficit was Rs 622 crore compared with the previous financial year, BEST said in a press note issued on Monday. The electricity division reported a surplus of Rs 442.90 crore during 2025-26, an increase of 22.50 per cent over the previous year

Officials said work on several projects is expected to begin from December, with the administration aiming to improve traffic management and stormwater drainage in Chakan before the next monsoon

According to the police, Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Navi Mumbai Police received information that the female manager of the spa was allegedly soliciting customers and forcing women working as masseuses into prostitution

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly made a secret UAE visit for talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, with Iran among the key issues. Neither government confirmed the latest report, amid heightened West Asia tensions and conflicting accounts over an earlier reported visit

The CBDT has extended the income-tax return filing deadline for taxpayers covered under audit provisions for AY 2026-27 from October 31 to November 21. The deadline for furnishing tax audit reports has also been extended from September 30 to October 21

The month-long drive will particularly target tickets booked under concessional fares, specified reservation quotas and various railway passes, besides routine checking at stations and on trains

Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said farmers in the drought-affected areas will not receive immediate financial assistance. He said aid will be released after detailed crop loss panchnamas are completed to ensure accurate assessment and compensation for eligible farmers

Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford after suspicious vans and suspected explosives were found, prompting a counter-terror investigation into a possible Iran link. Authorities evacuated nearby residents while examining the vehicles and assessing the potential threat

The arrests were carried out by Crime Branch Units 8, 9 and 12 during separate operations based on technical investigations and information gathered from various sources

The incident was reported at around 3.30 pm. After receiving the information, Mumbai Fire Brigade personnel rushed to the spot and launched an operation to locate the man, they said.

Addressing a gathering of party workers, Sharad Pawar referred to speculation about the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) joining hands with those in power and made it clear that his party would continue on its own path

Generic medicine centres have been proposed at Mumbai's Cooper Hospital and Hindu Hruday Samrat Shiv Sena Pramukh Balasaheb Thackeray Trauma Care Hospital to provide medicines at lower prices. The proposals have been submitted to the FDA for approval

Speaking at the 312th meeting of the MSRTC Board of Directors at the corporation's headquarters, Pratap Sarnaik said the approximately 5,000 diesel buses being introduced into the fleet would be the last such buses purchased by the corporation

The editorial criticised Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and alleged that the Election Commission's neutrality had been compromised. It claimed that 13 crore voters in Maharashtra, West Bengal and Bihar were systematically disenfranchised as part of an attempt to influence electoral outcomes

JNPA said the project could cut carbon emissions by 63 per cent and reduce harmful air pollution by up to 90 per cent. It is also expected to create more than 400 jobs. The port described the financing as Indias first blue-finance framework for the maritime sector

A 60-year-old man was killed in a suspected wild elephant attack near Kengeri in Bengaluru while on a morning walk. Forest officials launched a search after CCTV captured an elephant nearby. His family and locals protested, seeking compensation and action from authorities

Delhi Environment Minister announced that dust-generating demolition and outdoor civil construction activities will be prohibited from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, while a complete ban on construction and demolition activities will be imposed from December 10, 2026, to January 20, 2027

Maratha community would oppose attempts to target him and people associated with the reservation movement, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange said on Monday

The protesters demanded immediate financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh per hectare for crop losses caused by prolonged dry spells and deficient rainfall in the drought-prone Marathwada district

According to SpaceX, Flight 14 will also mark the first deployment of Starlink V3 satellites into the constellation. The company says the next-generation satellites will deliver a payload designed to dramatically expand connectivity speeds and reliability around the world

Maharashtra Congress held protest marches at district collectorates across the state on September 28, raising allegations of irregularities in electoral rolls and demanding action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Mumbai is likely to receive light rain or thundershowers on Monday and Tuesday, the IMD said. No alert has been issued for the city, while Raigad and several parts of Maharashtra are under a yellow watch for thunderstorms and gusty winds

One private labourer died and another was injured after two men hired by a housing society fell into a municipal sewer manhole while cleaning an internal drainage line in Santacruz East on Monday. The two were rescued and taken to V N Desai Hospital

NCP MLA Rohit Pawar claimed that Maharashtra was facing agricultural losses of more than Rs 77,000 crore. He described the situation as worse than the historic drought of 1972, citing a rainfall deficit and widespread crop damage

The latest incident followed similar stone-pelting and tear gas deployment earlier in the day, during which a female Station House Officer was injured. Police have registered an FIR against 10 people in connection with the unrest

The consignment was intercepted by the GRP and RPF when the train arrived at CSMT shortly after midnight on September 8. The birds had travelled for more than 32 hours in severely overcrowded cages, with little room to move and inadequate ventilation, care and supervision, according to officials

Thailand's Meteorological Department said moderate to heavy rain was still expected Sunday in several parts of the country, but conditions were expected to improve by Monday. The city set up more than 200 temporary shelters, and about 3,000 people remained in them as of Sunday

Sharad Pawar sought a waiver of land revenue and agricultural electricity bills, along with the provision of 25 kg of free foodgrains per family and direct financial assistance for affected people

MMR recorded the highest housing sales among the seven major cities, with the region and Bengaluru together accounting for 48 per cent of all homes sold during the quarter. Across the seven cities, around 1,00,220 homes were sold in Q3 2026

A pickup van carrying three residents of Khedle-Talavale village collided head-on with a poultry van travelling towards Kalyan, a police official said

Ravindra Wakode said he would continue his protest until his son gets justice and those responsible are punished. Sahil's family has alleged that he faced caste discrimination at the premier institute

In his letter dated September 27, Raut sought immediate action and an independent inquiry into the alleged extortion. The allegations have not been independently established

Vucic's second presidential term would otherwise end in May next year. He is banned by the Serbian Constitution from seeking a third term and said he was resigning to lead his right-wing Serbian Progressive Party in the October 25 ballot

A day after Mumbai Police denied permission for CJP's October 2 demonstration at Shivaji Park, founder Abhijeet Dipke announced a Jail Bharo Andolan in Mumbai and named Shivaji Park as its venue in a post on X

A 14-member rescue team has begun searching for 12 Nepalese workers and guides who went missing after an avalanche buried a tent at Himlung Himal base camp in Nepals Manang district. Bad weather is hampering the operation

A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran said one cannot help but draw painful parallels o the Nirbhaya incident of 2012.

Let us all come together to play our role in building a knowledgeable, value-driven, and capable Uttar Pradesh, the Chief Minister said

The board is focused initially on trade in non-sensitive goods between the two countries

A young man standing nearby was recording the proceedings when Verma allegedly slapped him

At the UN General Assembly, Russias top diplomat brushed off a meeting with his German counterpart their first since the 2022 invasion

The navy said that the vehicle was being examined by specialists to recover its data