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CM Fadnavis said 'Participate Mumbai' was not merely a platform to raise Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds, but a mechanism through which the government, municipal corporation, corporate sector and social organisations could work together on development projects

Kale hit back at Fadnavis over his reported description of the MNS protest as a gathering of chirkuts, or insignificant people. The way the Garjana Morcha happened, so grandly in Mumbai, many people will need Burnol, Kale said, taking a dig at those who criticised the rally

India condemned the attack on Panama-flagged MT On Peace off Oman after a projectile struck the vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring 12 crew members, including 11 Indian nationals. The injured crew were evacuated to Khasab

A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crashed in Ondo state, killing all 25 people on board, including civilians. The Air Force said no survivors were found, while President Bola Tinubu declared three days of mourning and ordered a probe into the crash

The North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samity is among the prominent Durga Puja celebrations in Mumbai. The 2026 edition will be held at the SNDT University Ground in Juhu

Speaking about the protests, Fadnavis alleged that the Congress was trying to build a narrative that Indias constitutional process was not functioning properly and that institutions such as the Election Commission could not deliver justice

The suspect was detained and questioned by investigators. His alleged involvement in the burglary came to light during interrogation, said an official

Three people, including a minibus driver, were killed and three passengers wounded after a Ukrainian drone struck a vehicle near Basan Pologi in Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia, according to Moscow-installed authorities, as fighting continues along the front line

Kenya has confirmed its first-ever Ebola death after a man who had been treated in the Democratic Republic of Congo returned to Nairobi. Health officials have identified 28 contacts, with one testing positive, and say measures are in place to contain the virus

The US Justice Department has launched what it calls its largest modern denaturalisation effort, seeking to revoke the citizenship of 40 naturalised Americans. The cases involve alleged fraud, misrepresentation and serious crimes, including espionage

According to the protesters, they had planned to march towards Mantralaya to raise their demands. However, a large police force was deployed at Tilak Bhavan and the march was stopped before it could proceed further

In a post on X, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke wrote, Maharashtra Police is sending notices to CJP volunteers asking for their Delhi travel expenses and threatening that the protest could turn violent

Australia's conservative opposition has pledged the country's biggest immigration cut, targeting net migration of 100,000 for two years and 650,000 fewer temporary visas over four years. The pledge comes as One Nation gains support and Labor also moves to tighten migration rules

According to the FIR, Reddy stated that Form-7 applications, meant for objecting to inclusion or requesting the deletion of names from the voters' list were submitted to Booth Level Officers during the ongoing SIR exercise by falsely claiming that 5,698 electors had permanently shifted out of the constituency

Tens of thousands are expected to protest in Paris as French students and trade unions rally over poor school conditions and alleged police repression. Authorities report hundreds injured, while clashes, arrests and school disruptions have intensified ahead of France's 2027 election

The facility, located within the airport premises, currently has the capacity to produce up to 7,500 meals a day. TajSATS, an aviation catering company, operates the kitchen. NMIA is expanding its airline network ahead of the Winter Schedule 2026-27, which runs from October 25, 2026, to March 27, 2027

He said drivers providing services in Maharashtra should be able to communicate with passengers in Marathi and urged those who have not undergone training to join the states practical Marathi programme

Police said the accused allegedly used money obtained through credit card phishing fraud to purchase expensive smartphones through various online platforms

The airline's first flight from Hyderabad received a water cannon salute at the airport, marking the commencement of its operations from the new airport. As part of its winter schedule, FLY91 plans to operate more than 350 weekly flights across 14 destinations

Russia says 650 drones struck Moscow and the surrounding region overnight in one of the largest attacks in two years. A 20-year-old man was killed and six people injured, while homes were damaged. Moscow warned it may intensify strikes on infrastructure in Kyiv

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), during the visit from October 6 to 10, EAM will hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts and meet with the leadership of all three nations to review close bilateral ties of friendship and cooperation

The Delhi Traffic Police said special traffic arrangements have been in place from 8 am, with vehicles being regulated or diverted on several important roads around Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, Parliament Street and Jantar Mantar

In an editorial published in the party mouthpiece Saamana, the Thackeray camp hit back at criticism of the rally by senior BJP leaders. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had described the opposition protest as an attempt to regain political ground, while state Minister Ashish Shelar termed it cheap politics and criticised its demands

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has sent the recommendation to Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, according to sources. The proposed panel is to be headed by a retired High Court judge and submit its report within three months, following which further action would be considered based on its findings

After being stopped by the police, the INDIA bloc leaders sat on the road and staged a protest. The leaders raised slogans against the Election Commission and demanded that CEC Gyanesh Kumar step down

Opposition MPs questioned the scale of the security deployment and reiterated their demand for Kumar's resignation, citing the Supreme Court's observations regarding changes to Form 6

The state poll body held special camps at polling stations to facilitate the re-enrolment of voters who were left out of the draft rolls. The state office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) received 6,24,054 forms between August 31 and October 4, according to district-wise data

The central team will visit drought-hit areas in coordination with the Maharashtra government, assess the severity of the situation and recommend relief and rehabilitation measures

President Droupadi Murmu will attend the inaugural convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur as the chief guest. Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda are also scheduled to attend the ceremony

The order follows directions issued by the Bombay High Court on September 22, 2026, during a suo motu public interest litigation concerning environmental issues

The blaze was accompanied by intermittent explosions, sending residents into panic and forcing people in the surrounding area to move to safety. A civic fire brigade vehicle deployed to the spot to fight the blaze was also gutted in the fire, the official said

The combined useful live storage capacity of the seven reservoirs is 14,47,363 ML. The latest water stock is lower than the 14,35,984 ML recorded on the same date in 2025, when the reservoirs were at 99.21 per cent of their useful live storage. In 2024, the lakes held 14,34,439 ML, or 99.11 per cent of useful live storage

Panvel civil court fixes market value of Owe land at Rs 20 per sq metre, awards Rs 5.92 lakh after adjusting amount already paid

Jitan Ram Manjhi is a Member of Parliament from Gaya and is serving as the Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. He has served as the Chief Minister of Bihar from May 20, 2014, to February 20, 2015. Manjhi is also the founding president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha

The island city recorded a maximum temperature of 32.5 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 28 degrees Celsius. In the suburbs, the maximum temperature was 34.8 degrees Celsius, while the minimum settled at 24.8 degrees Celsius on Tuesday

The three sides had convened an emergency meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee (SPDC) of the Makkah Alliance for Defence in Riyadh on Monday to address the regional developments and threats facing Saudi Arabia, according to a joint statement

Commending naval personnel for their unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nations maritime interests, Rajnath Singh acknowledged the contribution and sacrifices of their families, whose support enables them to discharge their duties with dedication and commitment

The complainant was facing a criminal case and alleged that Parade demanded Rs 1.5 lakh to ensure that he and his two sisters were not arrested and to facilitate their cooperation during the investigation. Unwilling to pay the bribe, the complainant approached the Mumbai unit of the ACB, officials said

The Maharashtra ACB laid a trap at the duo's office on the sixth floor of the Central Facility Building at the APMC Fruit Market in Turbhe and nabbed them while accepting the bribe, officials said

Rep. Beth Van Duyne of Texas announced the H-1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act on Monday, saying existing penalties were too small to deter employers from abusing the programme. The legislation, H.R. 10643, is co-sponsored by Republican Reps. Brian Babin, Pat Fallon, Brandon Gill, Keith Self and Pete Sessions, all of Texas

Spaniard chef Manuel Olveira, who recently opened La Panthera at Churchgate, retraces his exploratory journey in the city he calls home for the past 15 years

People gathered in front of polling booths ahead of the start of the commencement of polling and waited patiently to vote

In a statement on Telegram, Houthi military spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree on Monday said the rebel group carried out three qualitative military operations using a large number of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones. According to Saree, the first operation targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh

They added, The Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies must halt these actions now

The protest call was issued after a meeting of 19 opposition parties on September 30

Red-dyed diesel is essentially the same fuel as standard diesel, but it is exempt from highway fuel taxes.

The injured passengers are being provided medical assistance. Further details about their condition are awaited. Following the accident, traffic on the Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway of the connecting link has been temporarily stopped

I am honoured. I have been given a great responsibility. I am overwhelmed to see the development work that has begun in Bengal over the past few months. This is what Bengal needs most, Mallick said

The two call centres operated from a building in Ranjit Nagar and were busted in separate raids, they said

CJI Kant said that the court cannot pass an order by relying solely on newspaper reports and it has to look into the responses of the EC and the Centre