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Five injured after gas leak triggers flare-up at IIT-Bombay hostel

The incident was reported at 10.24 pm from Hostel No 6 on the Powai campus. According to the press release, the incident was reported by Rajawadi Hospital, following which police and BMC ward staff were mobilised

8 Oct 2026 11:33 pm
US suspends green card route for Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL and 4 other firms

The action also covers Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft and Adobe. It prevents the companies from filing new permanent labour certification applications and halts the processing of pending applications under the programme

8 Oct 2026 11:14 pm
Delhi CJP protest: Liquor vends to remain shut on October 9 and 10

Delhi liquor shops will remain closed on October 9 and 10 ahead of the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, with the Excise Department citing public order concerns and Delhi Police inputs amid plans for the demonstration

8 Oct 2026 10:43 pm
BMC orders digital payment facility at all Mumbai municipal dispensaries

During her visit to the UPHC at Malvani-2, Lavangare reviewed the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) used for patient registration. She directed officials to introduce online payments to make the registration process more convenient for patients

8 Oct 2026 10:41 pm
You may not be able to pay your child's school bus fee using UPI from October 15

The School Bus Owners' Association, a state-wide organisation representing school bus operators, in a circular on Thursday, said that school bus fees will no longer be accepted through UPI from October 15

8 Oct 2026 10:38 pm
Mumbai's Ghatkopar sewage treatment plant to be completed by March 2027: BMC

The Mumbai sewage project is being developed under the Mumbai Sewage Disposal Project and will use Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) technology to treat sewage. The treated water will be reused for various purposes, while the project is expected to help improve seawater quality

8 Oct 2026 9:58 pm
BMC chief Ashwini Bhide directs officials to step up malaria, dengue prevention

BMC chief Ashwini Bhide has directed officials in Mumbais G-South Ward to strengthen measures against malaria, dengue and other vector-borne diseases and expand awareness of ABHA and Ayushman Bharat cards

8 Oct 2026 9:38 pm
First heatwave warning issued for Mumbai, parts of Maharashtra

According to a weather bulletin, isolated pockets of Mumbai and Raigad were among the areas those were likely to experience heatwave conditions on Friday, October 9

8 Oct 2026 8:11 pm
Mumbais Barista, Sandy Da Dhaba among 21 eateries facing FDA action

In Mumbai, the establishments facing action include Barista Coffee Company Limited in Shivaji Park, Sandy Da Dhaba in Madh, Rajidi Retail in Bhandup Village, Food Hub cloud kitchen in Malad and Milkow's Dairy Products in Kandivali

8 Oct 2026 8:04 pm
Air India, Air India Express hike fuel surcharges from October 9

ATF prices have witnessed significant volatility in recent months, driven largely by geopolitical developments and sustained pressure on global energy markets. The latest increase in fuel prices has further raised operating costs for airlines

8 Oct 2026 7:54 pm
Margaret Hamilton, NASA software pioneer behind Apollo Moon mission, dies at 90

Margaret Hamilton, the pioneering computer scientist who led software development for NASA's Apollo lunar program, has died at 90. Her work helped make Apollo 11's Moon landing possible, earning her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016

8 Oct 2026 7:20 pm
Mad Sandhu murder case: Amritsar Police arrest alleged main shooter in Ahmedabad

Amritsar Police arrested alleged main shooter Maninder alias Kaka Shooter, in social media influencer Mad Sandhu's killing. He was traced to Ahmedabad using CCTV and IT leads, while three others were also detained

8 Oct 2026 7:13 pm
Central Railway fines 20.47 lakh ticketless travellers, recovers Rs 159 crore

According to the railway, an average of 11,184 offenders were penalised and more than Rs 87 lakh was recovered daily during the period. The action comes as Central Railway has intensified checks against unauthorised and ticketless travel across its network

8 Oct 2026 7:12 pm
NHRC seeks report from Delhi Police over journalists' sexual harassment claims

Observing that the contents of the media report, if true, raise serious issues of human rights violations, the NHRC has issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner, seeking a detailed report on the matter within two weeks

8 Oct 2026 6:36 pm
Daya Nayak pays tribute to Nana Patekar, actor who brought his story to screen

Nana Patekar's portrayal of police officer Sadhu Agashe in the 2004 Bollywood film Ab Tak Chhappan was inspired by Nayak's life and career. Years later, Nayak said the actor himself became an inspiration to him

8 Oct 2026 6:26 pm
Tripura Zoo celebrates birth of three tiger cubs, two male and one female

A tigress brought from West Bengal has given birth to three cubs at Tripura's Sepahijala Zoological Park. The two male and one female cubs are healthy and will remain under observation for a year before public viewing

8 Oct 2026 6:15 pm
Pedestrian First campaign: BMC removes 7 unauthorised shops, 15 sheds in Sewri

During the drive, the BMC removed seven unauthorised shops, 15 temporary tarpaulin sheds and two unauthorised platforms from the footpaths. Action was also taken against 20 hawkers and four spots where abandoned material had been stored

8 Oct 2026 6:10 pm
Latur school founder-principal arrested over sexual harassment of minor girls

The 54-year-old accused was arrested on Wednesday night after police teams searched several locations to trace him. The accused had been on the run since the case was registered, officials said, adding that he was nabbed on Wednesday

8 Oct 2026 6:01 pm
Anne Carson wins Nobel Literature Prize for reimagining classical traditions

Canadian poet and classicist Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her bold, inventive body of work blending classical traditions with contemporary themes of love, desire and loss

8 Oct 2026 5:52 pm
Metro Aqua Line crosses 7 cr passenger journeys as operations complete one year

The underground metro corridor from Aarey JVLR to Cuffe Parade has recorded 7,20,88,738 cumulative passenger journeys, marking a major milestone for Mumbai's first underground metro line, an official statement said

8 Oct 2026 5:43 pm
SIR row: 42 former judges defend ECI, warn against denigration of institutions

The signatories questioned allegations of vote theft made without supporting evidence, warning that repeatedly branding constitutional authorities as thieves and compromised could erode public trust in democratic institutions

8 Oct 2026 5:34 pm
USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after record 265-day deployment

The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to San Diego after a record 265-day deployment supporting the Iran war. Its crew received the Presidential Unit Citation amid reports of mental health concerns, supply shortages and deployment strain

8 Oct 2026 5:18 pm
Nanded restricts industrial use of crop residues amid drought

The order was issued by Nanded Collector Rahul Kardile on Wednesday. The administration said agricultural residues that can be processed and used as fodder need to be protected from being diverted for industrial purposes

8 Oct 2026 4:32 pm
Mumbai: Rs 87 crore fine fails to stop dumping at Lokhandwala backwater lake

The issue was raised during a meeting between Mumbai North West MP Ravindra Waikar and Mumbai Suburban District Collector Saurabh Katiyar at the Collectors office to review pending issues in the constituency

8 Oct 2026 4:13 pm
Poland school attack: One killed, two injured in stabbing; 15-year-old arrested

A 15-year-old fatally stabbed a caretaker at his former school in Leszczydol-Nowiny, Poland, and wounded two adults. The attack came a day after nine people were injured in a separate high school stabbing in Ostroleka

8 Oct 2026 4:01 pm
IndiGo to launch daily Navi Mumbai-Udaipur flights from November 15

The Noida-Udaipur service will begin on October 25, while flights between Navi Mumbai and Udaipur will start from November 15, subject to regulatory approvals, the airline said on Thursday

8 Oct 2026 3:46 pm
Massive fire breaks out at BMC's PAP Project camp in Mumbai's Mulund

The site was being used to accommodate construction workers engaged in the BMC PAP. The fire is suspected to have started from a small fire at the site before spreading and leading to the explosion of gas cylinders, officials said

8 Oct 2026 3:42 pm
Russia-Ukraine war: Russian strike on Kramatorsk buses kills 12, injures 14

At least 12 people were killed and 14 wounded when a Russian strike hit two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine. Authorities said a glide bomb was used as fighting intensifies near the key frontline city

8 Oct 2026 3:41 pm
One injured after crane tilts at MMRDA elevated road construction site in Thane

The incident resulted in minor injuries to one passenger travelling in the auto-rickshaw. The injured passenger was admitted to Lake City Hospital for treatment, sources said

8 Oct 2026 3:11 pm
SC orders fresh elections in 50 Punjab municipal wards

Supreme Court has ordered fresh elections in 50 municipal wards in Punjab after a commission found widespread obstruction during the nomination process. The affected wards include 28 in Patiala and 22 in Moga, with strict monitoring and videography directed for the re-election process

8 Oct 2026 2:57 pm
AAP and DMK must join Congress-led fight against CEC, says Shiv Sena (UBT)

In an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party said protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were being witnessed across the country, but the AAP and DMK had stayed away from the INDIA blocs protest against the CEC

8 Oct 2026 2:55 pm
Russia-Ukraine war: Drone strike sparks fire at Yandex data centre in Ryazan

A drone attack caused a fire at Yandex's data centre in Russia's Ryazan region, forcing the facility to shut down. No casualties were reported, while Ukraine claimed responsibility amid intensifying long-range strikes between Moscow and Kyiv

8 Oct 2026 2:55 pm
India condemns attacks on Saudi airports, calls targeting civilians unacceptable

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed condolences to the families of those killed and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the attacks, which took place on October 6 and 7

8 Oct 2026 2:53 pm
BMC begins demolitions for road-widening project in Ghatkopar

The action was carried out on October 7 by the N Ward office between Jhunjhunwala College and the Andheri-Ghatkopar Link Road, the Mumbai civic body said

8 Oct 2026 2:24 pm
Middle East: Saudi airports hit by Houthi attacks; three killed

Houthi attacks targeted Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Abha airports, killing three people and wounding 36. The Saudi-led coalition blamed the Houthis and retaliated with strikes on military targets as fighting intensified in Yemen

8 Oct 2026 2:11 pm
WWF Living Planet Report 2026: 73 per cent wildlife decline in 52 years

The report, based on the Living Planet Index (LPI) produced by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), analysed 35,803 population trends covering 5,790 vertebrate species between 1970 and 2022

8 Oct 2026 2:11 pm
France student protests: Students demand action, plan bigger protests next week

French high school students are renewing nationwide protests over teacher shortages, overloaded schedules and poor facilities. Despite government promises, student leaders demand action, while allegations of excessive police force and thousands of arrests deepen the crisis

8 Oct 2026 2:09 pm
Tejashwi Yadav, Misa Bharti detained during protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Mahagathbandhan leaders, including Tejashwi Yadav, Misa Bharti and Mukesh Sahani, were detained during a protest in Patna against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The demonstration turned tense as protesters clashed with police

8 Oct 2026 1:56 pm
Sharad Pawar visits Goa hospital to pay respects to actor Nana Patekar

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar arrived at the hospital in Bambolim, where actor Nana Patekars mortal remains were brought for post-mortem, according to sources

8 Oct 2026 1:50 pm
Nana Patekar death: Last rites to be held at Pune farmhouse today

Nana Patekar, 76, passed away at his residence in Goa early on Thursday. His mortal remains are expected to be brought to Pune later in the day, where they will be kept for people to pay their last respects before the funeral

8 Oct 2026 1:49 pm
Nepal earthquake: 4.1-magnitude tremor felt in four western districts

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the quake struck at 9:37 pm (local time) on Wednesday, with its epicentre located in Budhiganga Municipality-10, Bajura district, Sudurpaschim Province, around 750 kilometres west of Kathmandu

8 Oct 2026 1:43 pm
PM Modi thanks world leaders for wishes on completing 25 years as govt head

PM Modi marked the milestone on October 7, 25 years after he first assumed office as Gujarat chief minister in 2001. He has served as prime minister since 2014

8 Oct 2026 1:37 pm
Navi Mumbai: 38-year-old theft accused dies in police custody

A 38-year-old man, identified as Sanjay Kantu Yadav, died while in police custody at the NRI Sagari Police Station in Navi Mumbai. Police said he was rushed to a hospital after his condition deteriorated. An inquest is underway, while his body has been sent to JJ Hospital for post-mortem

8 Oct 2026 1:30 pm
CJP July protest: Delhi Police to probe premeditated violence, criminal links

The Crime Branch sources said the probe will focus on the role of those responsible for the violence that broke out in New Delhi on July 20. The Crime Branch will specifically investigate whether the violence was premeditated or whether criminal elements entered the protest sites when the CJP called for a march to Parliament

8 Oct 2026 1:21 pm
Nana Patekar death: Mumbai Police pays tribute to actor

Mumbai Police described actor Nana Patekar as a legendary artist whose contribution to theatre, Marathi and Hindi cinema would remain an enduring legacy

8 Oct 2026 1:20 pm
Indias digital landscape transformed in a decade, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said Indias broadband subscriber base has grown from around 60 million to 1 billion over the past decade. Speaking at India Mobile Congress 2026, he said India aims to lead in 6G and become a global technology standards setter

8 Oct 2026 1:00 pm
Nana Patekar death: Raj Thackeray recalls actors impact on common man

Raj Thackeray reflected on Patekars long association with Mumbai and Hindi cinema, saying the actors work remained closely connected to the social and economic realities of the city

8 Oct 2026 12:44 pm
EAM S Jaishankar: Indias Africa ties guided by partners needs, priorities

Addressing alumni of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme at Cote dIvoire, EAM Jaishankar referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modis articulation of the Kampala principles eight years ago, saying they had set out the approach guiding Indias engagement with Africa

8 Oct 2026 12:43 pm
Maharashtra CEO steps up voter enrolment drive ahead of October 12 deadline

Special voter registration camps are being conducted at colleges and universities across Maharashtra from October 5 to October 9; BLOs have been deployed at campuses to assist eligible students with registration forms and address queries related to the SIR process, the CEO's office said

8 Oct 2026 12:26 pm
IAF promotes Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam through global aid missions: Air Chief

Indian Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, IAF Chief A.P. Singh said the IAFs humanitarian work reflects the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, or the belief that the world is one family

8 Oct 2026 12:09 pm