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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

The controversy erupted after Shah, speaking at the Rajbhasha Sammelan in Navi Mumbai, described Maharashtra as a leading multilingual state and said there was no reason to oppose learning an additional national language alongside ones mother tongue

Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, approved soft loans for cooperative sugar mills to clear pending FRP dues to farmers for the 2025-26 crushing season and support 2026-27 operations

CM Fadnavis said he had directed authorities to register FIRs in connection with the complaints and ordered investigations by joint commissioners of police

The Patiala House Court on Tuesday granted three weeks interim bail to self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who is in judicial custody over the alleged assault of a minor activists father during a Jantar Mantar protest. The court had reserved its order on his regular bail plea

Chief Minister Fadnavis said the Maharashtra government had accepted 12 of the 13 demands raised by the Maratha protesters that it considered legally valid

The Patiala House Court on Tuesday granted three weeks interim bail to self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who is in judicial custody over the alleged assault of a minor activists father during a Jantar Mantar protest. The court had reserved its order on his regular bail plea

The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to file its counter affidavit by September 18 in a case challenging cancellation of 11th and 13th JPSC appointments. The courts earlier stay allows affected candidates to continue in service

An eight-hour-30-minute mega block was carried out for the work. The block was scheduled from 8.15 am to 5 pm, but was completed and cleared at 4.45 pm, 15 minutes ahead of schedule

Pancel civic officials said reducing Salvinia molesta, an invasive weed, could improve water circulation and help restore Wadale Lakes ecological balance

Jarange, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 17 days demanding reservations under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category for Maratha community members with Kunbi caste genealogies, is expected to reach Mumbai on Saturday, September 19

Around 200 SpiceJet passengers protested at Delhi airport after Dubai-bound flights SG 5111 and SG 5105 were repeatedly rescheduled and delayed. The airline blamed operational issues following an aircraft grounding and said alternate flights were being arranged.

A major railway outage disrupted services across parts of the Netherlands on Tuesday after Prorail found materials deliberately placed on tracks. The infrastructure operator suspects sabotage, while NS warned that disruptions around Zwolle, Deventer and Amersfoort could continue.

Addressing the inaugural session of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) in New Delhi, Jaishankar said India is operating in an increasingly complex landscape and needs to constantly reassess its strategies and responses

Sanjay Raut said that Shiv Sena (UBT) has no objection to an impartial investigation but alleged that the case is being exploited for political motives, while Rohit Pawar linked the CBI's activity to the possibility of early elections

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has made arrangements at immersion sites across the city, including artificial ponds and major natural immersion locations, to facilitate devotees and manage the expected crowds during the festival

The visit comes as Ganeshotsav celebrations continue across Mumbai, with households, residential societies and community organisations hosting Lord Ganesha idols and holding religious and cultural events

A BEST bus grazed a private car and collided with a Metro rail pillar near Oberoi Mall in Goregaon East on Monday evening. Two people, including a BEST employee, were injured and later discharged after receiving treatment at Trauma Care Hospital in Jogeshwari East

A Pentagon watchdog has confirmed that the US faces strategic ammunition shortfalls after its war against Iran. The conflict has consumed billions in munitions, exposed production bottlenecks and raised concerns about US weapons availability for allies such as Ukraine and Taiwan.

Fadnavis had on Monday welcomed Lord Ganesha at Varsha and offered prayers for the well-being and prosperity of Maharashtra, particularly its farmers.

A probe has been launched to ascertain the exact circumstances that led Sonwane to take the extreme step, and the police are probing all angles, he said

She appealed to the government to expedite relief and rescue operations so that help can reach the affected people as soon as possible

Ram Kadam said the investigation should be allowed to proceed on the basis of evidence and that no individual should be treated differently because of their political or public position

The former Delhi chief minister also claimed that drugs enter India through Mundra Port in Gujarat and said stopping such trafficking was the responsibility of the BJP-led central government

Parelcha Maharaja Mandal will serve mahaprasad to up to 20,000 devotees from September 19 to 23 after receiving FDA approval for its five-day community feast

Noting that Bajaj was admitted in the hospital since August 24, Justice Jain directed, Let a comprehensive report be sought form the RML Hospital

Samvatsari is considered the final and most significant day of the Paryushan festival, which is primarily observed by the Svetambara sect of Jainism. The occasion is dedicated to introspection, repentance and seeking forgiveness for mistakes made during the previous year

The PM SHRI Scheme aims to develop more than 14,500 existing schools as exemplar institutions aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The scheme has a total outlay of Rs 27,360 crore for the five years from 2022-23 to 2026-27

She also expressed hope that the party will get better results in the upcoming assembly elections there and in the Lok Sabha elections

China has tightened travel rules, allowing exit bans for citizens linked to technology export violations, national security risks or illegal activities abroad. Analysts warn the broad rules could be applied arbitrarily amid rising US-China tensions over technology and AI.

Earlier in the day, the police in Gurugram had added an attempt-to-murder charge to the FIR registered in connection with the hit-and-run involving woman biker Sia after she and her family approached the police seeking stringent action against the accused

The accident occurred between 5.30 am and 6 am in Koppa police station limits under Maddur taluk of Mandya district, they said

It added that warnings had been issued about the risks of using the illegal route in the strategic waterway, stressing that the strait remains closed and under the control of Iran's naval forces