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Mumbai recorded rainfall across all three administrative regions during the 24-hour period from 8 am on September 16 to 8 am on September 17
The surface drone remains under U.S. operational control, he added
The proposed sale is just the latest in a series of Trump administration steps to improve Israeli''s military capacity
The funds were allegedly used for purchasing gifts and other valuable items for Bollywood celebrities through co-accused Pinki Irani
Senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul, appearing for the Shinde faction, argued that the Election Commission could examine a political party's constitution and organisational structure while determining which faction represented the party
It marked the inaugural summit of its kind since the United States and Israel entered a state of war with Iran more than six months ago
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Kyiv is ready to halt certain strikes if Russia does the same
Eknath Shinde said the Shiv Sena's position was consistent with the principle of having one common legal framework and added that the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra was positively inclined towards the UCC
Following the incident, six police personnel, including two sub-inspectors, were suspended
Sia also alleged that she was targeted because she is a woman biker
Meta is the first major tech intermediary to commit to establishing a direct reporting pipeline to Indian law enforcement
Bhardwaj was remanded to 14 days judicial custody on September 7
Devendra Fadnavis said maintaining law and order was the responsibility of the police but stressed that the timing of the proposed protest during the festival could affect devotees and public movement in Mumbai and Pune
Charges will apply only to person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions exceeding R2000, the finance ministry said in a statement
In addition to DMK deputy general secretary Raja and former minister Babu, cases were registered against party MLA Vasantham Karthikeyan for making defamatory remarks on September 12
Featuring a flexible mixed-line system that produces different models without major retooling, the facility outputs one robot every 10 minutes
The case was registered against Hemlata Singh, a corporator of the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC), at Tulinj police station. Singh represents Ward 18 in Nalasopara
Rezaei said the broader strategic landscape surrounding regional oil markets and critical straits has fundamentally shifted
The immersions took place amid chants of Ganpati Bappa Morya, with most of the idols belonging to households. No untoward incident was reported during the immersion processions, according to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials
How Ben Rekhis film Last Man in Tower feels even more apt for 2026 than 2010, when Aravind Adiga set the book of the same name
When our youngsters are doing this, then they are perfect harbingers of change and influence.
Stall operators say 9.30-10 pm closure after church shuts cuts into peak business; police and BMC say 10 pm is the applicable closing time
The Bombay High Court ordered a CBI probe into the death of Disha Salian on September 2 and an FIR in the case was filed on September 14
Authority conducts awareness workshops for mandals in Greater Mumbai, trains office-bearers and workers on hygienic preparation of offerings
Hospital seeking extra land from BMC for hostel as Haji Ali facility will prove insufficient
Last two digits of number plate victim remembered along with CCTV footage helps cops nab accused days after theft
Commuters using Prabhadevi railway station welcome Western Railways effort of widening the South side bridge, but say it hasnt solved the main and larger issue
Navi Mumbais cyber cell gets 25 APK-related calls daily as fraudsters target innocent residents
Twenty-five idols were from public Ganesh pandals, about 2834 idols were from households in the city, and 30 were Hartalika visarjans
Nine structures bulldozed in Kurar after police flag 11 occupants facing multiple NDPS cases
Worker filmed tossing waste into Andheris Mogra Nullah from tempo operated by BMC contractor. Civic body seeks explanation within 48 hours. Else, work order will be cancelled
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Ganeshotsav 2026 has seen a 108-kg silver idol of Lord Ganesh, coated with gold and valued at around Rs 4 crore, installed at a pandal in Jalna
A 43-year-old Shiv Sena worker and her husband were allegedly assaulted following an argument at a party office in Mumbais Vakola area on Monday night, officials said
The incident took place when local women gathered at the lake for the immersion rituals of Goddess Hartalika (Gaurai) idols. A group of local children accompanied the adults and entered the water body as the ceremony got underway
Lalbaugcha Raja committee members in Mumbai on Tuesday opened the donation boxes, including specially designated gold and silver boxes, for the first time during Ganesh Chaturthi 2026. The offerings included gold and silver ornaments, diamond jewellery and garlands made with dollar notes
The ongoing recovery of extensive human remains in Gaza, mostly of women and children, nearly three years after Israel heavily bombed their homes, highlights the possibility that war crimes have been committed, the UN warned
The US Space Force has confirmed for the first time that the United States has weapons deployed in orbit. It said the capabilities can support offensive and defensive missions as Washington faces growing space and counterspace threats from China and Russia.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the right to protest must be respected, but protesters should ensure that ordinary citizens and devotees do not face inconvenience
On Day 1 of Ganeshotsav 2026, a visit to Lalbaugcha Raja after midnight offered a first-hand look at the Mukh Darshan rush. Heavy traffic, restricted vehicle movement and limited signage posed challenges, but the nearly 1-km queue moved steadily and darshan was completed in around 40 minute
During the bi-weekly media briefing, Jaiswal reiterated that bilateral ties must be anchored by the three mutuals: mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity. He was speaking about PM Narendra Modi raising core Indian concerns during his meeting with Xi Jinping at the summit
Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA seized 4,138.7 kg of dairy and sweet products and 30 litres of milk worth Rs 15.58 lakh during its Ganeshotsav 2026 food safety drive. The regulator inspected food establishments across Maharashtra between September 11 and 14 to check adulteration and safety violations
Several schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails on Tuesday, prompting evacuation of students and extensive security checks. Bomb disposal teams, sniffer dog squads, police and other agencies searched the premises, with no explosive or suspicious object found
Under the agreement, Mazagon Dock has set a target of achieving an annual shipbuilding capacity of at least 2 million gross tonnes at Dighi. The project will enable the construction of large commercial vessels and is expected to strengthen the country's maritime industrial capabilities
The explosion caused damage to a total of six shops in building and the adjoining housing society, police said, adding that the blast was powerful enough to shatter the glass windows of a nearby hospital
Police said that the driver had allegedly fled the spot after the accident. He was later traced by the police. A case has been registered against him under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
Mumbai Police have cracked four vehicle theft cases following a motorcycle theft complaint at Mulund Police Station. The Crime Detection Team used CCTV footage and technical inputs to arrest 29-year-old Sandeep Narayan Wanjari and recover six stolen motor vehicles worth Rs 3.45 lakh
The initiative will continue throughout the Ganpati festival, bringing the spirit of the celebrations to passengers travelling between Mumbai and Madgaon, officials said
A video of the Ghatkopar East MLA in beggars attire went viral on social media, surprising many viewers before details of the unusual exercise emerged
The Houthis have been engaged in renewed fighting with Saudi-backed government forces since Yemen's civil war reignited in July, when the group declared a maritime blockade on Riyadh and began targeting its ships in the Red Sea

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