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Shutdown at MIDC's Jambhul water treatment plant to affect Mumbra, Diva, Kalwa and parts of Wagle and Majiwada-Manpada; Maharashtra adds 40 talukas to drought-hit list

The 41-year-old made the gaffe while discussing how her family was adjusting to her new role and whether the demanding job would affect her personal life. Speaking about her family of four children, Zacharia slipped up while referring to her husband, saying, my president, excuse me, my husband

Devendra Fadnavis said voters whose names were missing or had been incorrectly omitted could apply for inclusion or seek corrections within the prescribed deadlines

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the authorities were attempting to suppress a collective voice of dissent and called on students to document their experiences and share evidence with the Congress

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting London for talks with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham as Russia intensifies attacks. Britain has pledged urgent support and faster air defence missile deliveries to strengthen Ukraines defences ahead of winter

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said peace and stability along the LAC are essential for normalising India-China relations. He also flagged the trade imbalance and limited market access for Indian businesses in China, while noting that bilateral ties are gradually moving towards normalcy

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the measures after chairing a Cabinet meeting attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Sunetra Pawar and Eknath Shinde, along with other ministers

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions in isolated pockets of Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. Thane is likely to experience hot and humid conditions, with residents advised to take precautions against prolonged exposure to heat

CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody on Wednesday and lodged in Delhis Tihar Jail, police said. They were accused of violating their peace bonds and trespassing into the Jantar Mantar area

Farmers in the newly added talukas will be eligible for government assistance available to drought-affected areas, Fadnavis told reporters after a Cabinet meeting

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde launched the BMCs Flex Mukt Mumbai campaign by removing unauthorised banners and posters in Ghatkopar East. The civic body plans stricter enforcement, mandatory QR codes for authorised hoardings and a 72-hour deadline for resolving citizen complaints

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioners, mentioned the matter before a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, requesting an early hearing before the deadline for filing claims and objections

Explosions were heard in Saudi Arabias capital, Riyadh, as civil defence authorities issued air raid alerts for Riyadh and Kharj province. The source of the blasts remains unclear amid escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi airports, military sites and oil infrastructure

A fire broke out at Udham Fish Point in Delhis Maujpur area on Tuesday night, triggering panic among diners. In dramatic scenes, a diner threw a toddler from a first-floor window into waiting arms below. The fire was doused, and police reported no injuries

Punjab Polices Counter Intelligence wing and Mumbai ATS have arrested Jobanpreet in Mumbai in connection with the Mad Sandhu murder investigation. Officials said three pistols, five magazines and 11 cartridges were recovered, while investigators probe alleged links to weapons supply and extortion-related firing incidents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and world leaders have wished Pope Leo XIV a speedy recovery after surgery at Romes Gemelli Hospital. Doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, and an intraoperative examination confirmed lung adenocarcinoma

In an editorial published in the partys mouthpiece, Saamana, the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction alleged that the restrictions were aimed at moving protests away from the seat of power and limiting their impact on Parliament and public discourse

Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, reiterating that Tehran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. His remarks come amid reports of US military preparations, even as he claims Washington and Tehran are engaged in productive diplomatic discussions

Rahul Gandhi has backed peaceful protests at Jantar Mantar, saying waving the Tricolour is not a crime. His remarks came after CJP activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody following their detention during a protest

Farmers are protesting over sugarcane prices, ethanol rates and other demands, affecting traffic travelling from Kolhapur and other parts of Maharashtra towards Belagavi and Bengaluru

The Shiv Sena leader said on Tuesday that the situation could have been different if the expected funds had been released. According to Patil, around 700 tankers are currently supplying water in four districts Ahilyanagar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna and Nashik

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says his group's protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar shares a cause with the INDIA bloc, but rules out joining any political party. His remarks follow the five-day judicial custody of CJP activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after a Jantar Mantar protest

The defeat was particularly significant for the NCP (SP), whose chief Sharad Pawar campaigned in drought-affected areas within the factorys operational region. The panel backed by his party finished third in the contest

Residents and environmental groups in Indonesias West Kalimantan have sued President Prabowo Subianto and 26 officials over the 2026 wildfire haze crisis. They seek a national emergency declaration, free healthcare, compensation for affected families and stronger action against forest burning

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Mumbai and Jamnagar from October 17 to 22 to strengthen strategic ties, energy cooperation and commercial investment. His itinerary includes meetings with Indian officials and business leaders, as well as a visit to Jamnagar, home to Reliances major refinery

The fire broke out at around 11.30 pm on October 13 at the building on the Nalasopara-Vasai Link Road. Firefighters, police personnel and administrative officials rushed to the spot

A Russian ballistic missile struck Kyivs CHP-4 power plant, killing two people and injuring around 20, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised Western allies for failing to provide advance warning as Russia continued targeting Ukraines energy infrastructure

Mumbai and its suburbs are expected to experience mainly clear skies, with the maximum temperature forecast to be around 37 degrees Celsius and the minimum around 25 degrees Celsius

A Corendon Airlines Boeing 737-800 flying from Corfu to Nuremberg triggered a hijacking scare after sending an emergency code over Croatia due to a radio malfunction. Germany briefly shut Nuremberg airport and scrambled fighter jets. All 178 passengers and crew were safe

Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five-day judicial custody and lodged in Tihar Jail after allegedly breaching barricades and trespassing at Jantar Mantar. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke criticised the Centre, alleging an attempt to suppress dissent

The incident reportedly began when a motorcycle suddenly came in front of the bus as it approached the Chedda Nagar signal. The bus driver applied the brakes and brought the vehicle to a stop to avoid a collision with the motorcycle

US Senator Bernie Sanders has criticised Elon Musk over reported spending of USD 366 million to support Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. Sanders accused the billionaire of using his wealth to influence American politics and called for an end to oligarchy

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his promise to give USD 5,000 to every adult American if Republicans secure control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. He presented the proposed payout as a direct outcome of Republican economic policies

An unexploded munition detonated during a school trip near Israels northern border with Lebanon, killing a teenage boy and injuring 24 others. The Israeli military said the munition was believed to belong to Hezbollah, while authorities investigate the circumstances of the blast

A heady takeover by a popular Kolkata-based bar brings the vibe of addas, Gondhoraj limes, and the threads between the two former colonial cities to Lower Parel

A roof covering a skywalk stretch is not an extra amenity. It is part of the facility as a whole; this is not a bits-and-pieces kind of puzzle.

A Six Flags spokesperson said the park and local authorities responded immediately and that they are fully cooperating with local authorities as they investigate the incident

Try your hand at the best of homegrown tabletop board games, card games, and international classics at a two-day gaming convention in the city

China has never recognised the so-called Union Territory of Ladakh unilaterally and illegally established by India, and firmly opposes the so-called standardised names publicised by India, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in Beijing.

Construction begins on 10 towers in Matunga offering 350-square-foot homes to eligible residents, with the first allotments to include residents from Sectors 1, 6

Thirteen children aged 15 and below died after a boat carrying around 20 children capsized in Bihars Vaishali district on Tuesday evening. Seven people were rescued, while SDRF teams and local divers continued search operations. PM Modi and Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary announced financial assistance

Wildlife rescuer Nilesh Garade saves injured Indian Giant Squirrel brought in by trekker, providing care before releasing it back into wild

Andheri Railway Police traced two missing minor siblings, aged five and nine, within 24 hours of their disappearance from Andheri Railway Station in Mumbai. Acting on a tip-off, a police team located the children safely in Borivali East and brought them to the police station

Police sources say the only accused booked may not be entirely responsible for deaths; cops still examining circumstances that led to the incident

The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce

Community unites to offer best wishes for recovery; hearts come together to appeal for success and strength

Examining why the Bengali OTT, Hoichoi, is an IIM case-study, and a gamechanger for Indian entertainment

The Supreme Court has asked health authorities to examine extending a proposed 30 per cent trade margin cap beyond cancer medicines to other essential drugs. Mumbai health and consumer activists have welcomed the move, citing high medicine markups and calling for affordable treatment

Mumbais first mangrove park in Gorai remains closed months after work was reportedly completed. Environmentalists Stalin D and Mili Shetty have questioned the delay and urged authorities to open the Rs 33.43 crore facility, which features a boardwalk, guided trails and a bird observatory

Maharashtra FDA has suspended the licence of a Dominos outlet in Parel and revoked that of Maaz Food Parcel and Catering in Bhandup over alleged food safety violations. The festive-season crackdown also includes action against a Kurla dhaba and seizures of suspected adulterated oil