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Those who pass will receive certificates and can pursue further education by appearing for examinations equivalent to Classes 3, 5, 8, 10 and 12, officials said. The programme is being implemented in accordance with the Centre's guidelines to help non-literate people acquire basic literacy skills

Indian Railways will extend its optional travel insurance scheme to reserved tickets booked at PRS counters from October 27. The premium is 45 paise per passenger, and travellers must provide a mobile number and pay digitally to opt for cover

Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis pointed to the economic hardships faced by people in Pakistan, saying many were struggling to access basic food items. He said Jammu and Kashmir, being part of India, was secure and prosperous, and asserted that residents of PoK also aspired to join the country

Manorama Mohanty, Director of the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, said that although the cyclone is expected to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha is likely to experience heavy rainfall, strong winds and extremely heavy downpours, particularly in the southern districts

Released by Jarange on Thursday, the audio clip purportedly features a conversation between BJP functionaries about a payment of Rs 500 crore to the activist through Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, son of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

Describing NAINA, or Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area, as the Third Mumbai, Fadnavis said the planned urban centre would emerge as a major growth engine for Maharashtra over the next 50 years

The IMD has issued a pre-cyclone watch for Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha, forecasting that a Bay of Bengal depression could intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and cross the coast on October 28 with winds of up to 125 kmph and gusts reaching 140 kmph

Shinde was speaking at a programme in Panvel on Sunday, where development works in the NAINA region undertaken through the CIDCO were launched. The programme was attended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, among others

The phased transition will see Air India Express begin operating four daily domestic flights from NMIA in December 2026, followed by selected international services from January 2027. IndiGo, meanwhile, plans to commence international operations from NMIA in February 2027

The statewide drive led to the suspension of 68 licences or registrations, 22 FIRs and 20 arrests in cases involving prohibited products. Seven establishments were ordered to close, while penalties totalling Rs 1.30 lakh were recovered from four establishments

According to the police, the team detained the man and searched him, recovering 75 bottles of Codeine Cuff Syrup, each containing 100 ml. The accuseds identity has not been disclosed

The 104-km section includes eight stations, six interlocked level-crossing gates, eight station-based Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) installations, three level-crossing TCAS installations, three Remote Interface Units, 950 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and 13 radio towers

The directive comes ahead of the festival, which begins on November 6, with Sarnaik stressing the need for employees to receive their salaries in time to manage festive shopping, household expenses and other financial commitments

The stalls became operational on Saturday, October 24, as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) renewed its initiative to promote the citys Koli food culture, support womens livelihoods and boost tourism

Reacting to Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackerays criticism of the Torrent project, Shelar said the Opposition leader had no moral right to speak on environmental issues. He alleged that the previous Shiv Sena (UBT)-led government had failed to act against polluting companies in Mumbai

The reports describe military preparations and restrictions on commerce as President Donald Trump weighs further action against Iran. Neither establishes that he has issued an order for a new bombing campaign

Obama spoke on Saturday at the Cleveland Public Auditorium in support of Democrat Amy Acton, who is running for Ohio governor, and former Senator Sherrod Brown, the Democratic candidate for the US Senate. Brown introduced him

In a post on social media platform X on Saturday, CM Sarma praised the Assam Police for the operation and highlighted the coordination between the state police and the Border Security Force (BSF) in maintaining vigilance along the border

The Parliament of India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 2627 at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi

CM Yogi welcomed the Prime Minister and the Defence Minister to the sacred city of Baba Vishwanath and invited them to the aerial display scheduled to take place at Namo Ghat

Colaba's maximum was 0.5 degrees above normal, while Santacruz recorded a temperature within the normal range. Night temperatures also remained relatively warm, with Colaba recording a minimum of 26.4 degrees Celsius, 1.7 degrees above normal, and Santacruz registering 24.3 degrees Celsius, 1.3 degrees above normal

According to the Thane disaster management authorities, information about the incident was received at 3:03 am. The building, located near Jain Temple in Shrinagar, comprises a ground floor, one upper floor and a terrace room

Circuit of the Americas racetrack unveiled the worlds largest cowboy hat ahead of the US Grand Prix

Earlier this month, El-Sayed told reporters that he appreciated Obama and described him as foundational to his decision to enter electoral politics, while acknowledging differences over aspects of the former presidents administration.

The pairs unlikely friendship began in 2019 when Tubic found Masa abandoned as a cub in a forest and took her home. They have been inseparable ever since.

Ukraine and Russia signal their willingness to resume US-brokered peace talks, but steep obstacles remain

AISAs national president Neha Bora refuses to sign a peace bond on Saturday

The Crime Branchs Unit 4 raided the factory in the Pashamylaram Industrial Development Area (IDA), Patancheru, in Sangareddy district on October 21 and arrested an accused identified as Ramesh Babu Sake

32,490 trees will be cut to make space for a 3000-MW pumped storage hydro project in Maharashtra; move causes concern among citizens

Bhuvneshwar Kumar went over his usual economy, but it doesnt take away from the fact that the selectors looked at performances and not age. Naman Dhir showed that selection isnt always about numbers, but spotting a spark which can ignite into a raging fire

We see this internalised disgust clearly in the verses of Ambapali, a famous royal courtesan who once lived in luxury and was desired by kings and nobles.

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This diarist, who once used to be a regular at music events, had got out of the habit of attending them, because life and work took over

A team of Mumbai Polices Crime Branch, with the help from Indore Police, nabbed Pranjal Thakran in a joint operation, said Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajesh Dandotia

The man is said to have circulated extreme propaganda information on WhatsApp group

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The airlines have announced flexible rebooking options and full refunds for eligible passengers affected by the cancellations. The concessions apply to passengers with confirmed bookings issued on or before October 24, 2026

The inspections covered several divisions, including Mumbai, Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nagpur. Officials reported suspected adulteration, substandard food products, incorrect labelling and violations of food safety requirements at multiple establishments

Shrikant Shinde, son of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, said he was also trying to establish who had allegedly been given the money mentioned in the recording

Jarange also called for Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam to be questioned about the recording, asking how he obtained it and why it surfaced only now if it dated back to October 14, 2024, ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections

A fire broke out inside the ladies coach of a Central Railway local train travelling from Dadar to Badlapur on Saturday afternoon after a power bank reportedly exploded inside a passengers bag

French police arrested 135 people and fired tear gas as nationwide protests over living costs continued, prompting the deployment of 70,000 security personnel. Demonstrators also opposed restrictions on rallies, while anti-Le Pen marches highlighted rising political tensions ahead of elections

According to police sources, the SIT is completing the legal formalities required to invoke the stringent anti-organised crime law. Five accused have been arrested in connection with the murder

The purported recording allegedly refers to a Rs 500 crore payment to Jarange through Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, son of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

Bhide highlighted the importance of coordinating transport infrastructure with urban development to improve mobility and ensure sustainable growth in cities

Around 250,000 people marched through Madrid demanding safeguards for Spains state pension system ahead of the November 29 election. The rally comes amid a political dispute over inflation-linked pension increases, privatisation concerns and the rising cost of living

According to the schedule approved by the Highway Police, vehicles travelling towards Mumbai will be stopped from 10 am to 11 am, 1 pm to 2 pm, and 4 pm to 5 pm each day

The rally was flagged off at 10 am in front of the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) building at Nariman Point, along Marine Drive. The initiative aims to promote national integration and raise awareness about the harmful effects of narcotic substances

In a letter to Pune Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, Sajag Nagrik Manch president Vivek Velankar questioned the delay in implementing the system, which the civic body had announced six months ago to curb black-market sales, prevent malpractice, and ensure transparency in water distribution

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde said teachers played a crucial role in building the countrys intellectual and moral foundation and preparing future generations to contribute to society