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Mumbais overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 92 on Wednesday morning, placing it in the satisfactory category under Indias national air quality classification. However, readings at several monitoring stations across the city indicated moderate pollution levels
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed Cyclone Arnab relief operations in a teleconference with around 32,000 officials. With no casualties reported so far, he directed teams to clear fallen trees within two hours, restore power, assess crop damage
Bolsonaro, 45, is the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro and has been serving as a senator since 2019.
Federal lawmaker Mauricio Marcon of the Liberal Party said Tuesday that Flavio Bolsonaro had left Brazil and was heading to the United States
The election witnessed a historic voter turnout and was described by some as one of the most consequential in Israel's history.
Under the plan, Tehran proposed ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, provided that the United States accepted its conditions.
The fire agency deployed 232 personnel and 70 vehicles to fight the blaze, which began at about 3.50 pm
Relations deteriorated since a September mine blast injured three South Korean soldiers, prompting Seoul to demand an apology and Pyongyang to claim the incident was fabricated.
The local pause in fighting started at 3 am to allow an aid mission into the Russia-occupied city of Oleshky.
On Sunday evening, a 17-year-old boy was caught kissing his girlfriend by her family
Voters remain deeply divided over the trauma of Israels deadliest day and the ensuing wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran
The 19-month-old cub (KNG22) was rescued on Sunday after being found injured in the Sheopur Territorial Forest Division.
Breaches can attract penalties of up to Rs 250 crore.
Is Jharkhands capital one of Indias most underrated cities, with everything going for it, just awaiting results?
In this drive, students pledge to celebrate Diwali in an eco-friendly manner.
Crime Branch adds stringent provisions against all accused as probe focuses on alleged organised network behind Juhu attack
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab began its landfall process along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts early Wednesday, with sustained winds of 125-135 kmph and gusts up to 150 kmph. The IMD has issued a red warning for extremely heavy rainfall, with Odisha, Telangana and Jharkhand also on alert
Around 300 QR code-holding street vendors protest outside BMCs R South ward office; union alleges unregistered hawkers continue to operate freely
A 79-year-old retired engineer from Borivali West has allegedly lost Rs 4.73 lakh after three unauthorised transactions of Rs 1,57,708 each through the Tata CLiQ payment gateway linked to his ICICI Bank account. Borivli police have registered a case and are tracing the beneficiary account
Students claim staff helping candidates known to them, also raise concerns over mismanagement, lack of basic amenities, and absence of CCTV
Locals and Ram Purnekars associates take to streets in large numbers to demand his release; family seeks justice for his fathers murder
Encroachment along the Sion-Panvel Highway on land parcel leased to Childrens Aid Society cleared by Suburban Collectors anti-encroachment team
Sahil Wakodes parents plan to shift their 21-day agitation from Azad Maidan to the Powai campus, seeking the chief ministers intervention and answers over alleged investigative lapses
Inspections at 14 establishments uncover expired packaged food, suspected substandard products and alleged food safety violations; one sweet shops licence suspended
Members of education committee allege impurities in rice, irregularities in supply chain to civic schools; BMC promises report and action
Family of 21-year-old student killed while crossing tracks in Bhandup to catch a train, are demanding compensation from railways
Bandra residents say crackdown following senior officials site visit fizzled out very quickly, notices went unanswered, and makeshift shops are back on footpaths
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A 23-year-old man was seriously injured in an alleged attack involving swords, a machete and iron rods in Mumbais Govandi on October 25. Police have arrested three men, apprehended two juveniles and launched a search for five other suspects
Maharashtra transport minister has instructed officials to register criminal cases wherever necessary and explore the possibility of introducing a revised law to strengthen oversight of the sector
Mumbai airport experienced network issues late on Tuesday evening, reportedly affecting flight operations for about an hour. While no flights have been cancelled, some are said to be delayed
The initiative featured street plays (pathnatya), interactive sessions with students and outreach visits to major government administrative complexes to raise awareness about corruption and encourage citizens to report corrupt practices
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several stations across the Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada recorded above-normal daytime temperatures, while parts of Vidarbha experienced cooler nights and some below-normal daytime readings
Mumbai residents in several civic wards, along with people in parts of Thane and Bhiwandi supplied by the BMC, have been advised to boil and filter drinking water for seven days. The precaution comes as Compartment No 2 of the Yewai balancing reservoir is set to be recommissioned on October 28
The 33rd edition featured anti-submarine, anti-air and anti-surface warfare exercises, cross-deck flying operations and professional exchanges involving warships, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft
The statewide crackdown covered all divisions, with officials flagging violations such as unhygienic manufacturing and packaging, improper labelling, and the absence of valid licences or registrations
Akasa Air will shift its MumbaiJeddah flight operations from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Navi Mumbai International Airport from December 2026. Bookings opened on October 26 as the move adds to NMIAs international services and Mumbais developing dual-airport system
According to Maharashtra Cyber, the complainant was lured into investing in the share market through an Instagram advertisement, a WhatsApp group and a trading application
Cyclone Arnab is approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast, prompting the cancellation of 64 trains and deployment of 31 NDRF teams across five states and Yanam. Visakhapatnam has set up 57 rehabilitation centres as authorities intensify preparations ahead of the expected landfall
The seized material comprises around 14,000 litres of diesel and 25,000 litres of petroleum-like liquid. The total estimated value of the seized goods is Rs 94,36,708, according to the department
Acting on specific intelligence that Maoists had concealed a large quantity of firearms and explosives in the Machuvanchha forest area under the jurisdiction of Wangeturi police station, Gadchiroli Police launched a search operation early on Tuesday
Bhide directed civic officials to ensure strict implementation of the BMCs 28-point guidelines for controlling air pollution and keep air quality monitoring stations, sensors and related equipment operational and displaying accurate readings
Jammu Police have arrested two persons in RS Pura over allegations of sharing sensitive security information with foreign intelligence operatives and handlers linked to terrorist organisations, including Pakistan-based entities. The arrests followed specific and credible inputs
According to Central Railway, the incident took place between 6.55 pm and 7 pm on October 25 in the concourse area near Platforms 5 and 6, where the ticket-checking staff member was performing his duties
A 39-year-old man was allegedly attacked with a sickle at the MHADA police quarters in Malvani, Malad West, following a confrontation linked to an old dispute. He suffered injuries to his cheek, the back of his head and right hand and was taken to Shatabdi Hospital for treatment
Nepal's NDRRMA has urged the public, local governments and agencies to remain on high alert from October 29 to 31 as Cyclone Arnab strengthens over the Bay of Bengal. Forecasts warn of heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, flooding, snowfall and avalanches.
In a post on X, Raut shared a letter dated October 14, issued by Sameer Shinde, Range Forest Officer, Karjat East. The letter states that permission has been granted to remove 32,490 trees affected by the proposed Saidongar-I Karjat Off-Stream Open Loop Pumped Storage Project
While Gadchiroli is under a yellow alert on Tuesday, the weather department has issued yellow alerts for several districts in Vidarbha, Marathwada, Madhya Maharashtra and Konkan. The forecast includes heavy rainfall in parts of Vidarbha, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in other regions
The government resolution authorising the allocation was officially issued on October 27, establishing the financial clearance required to release employee wages prior to the upcoming festival season
A Russian attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured eight, damaging medical facilities and a university dormitory. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said ballistic missiles struck crowded civilian areas. The assault came ahead of a planned humanitarian truce in Russian-occupied Oleshky

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