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The new daily service will run between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai, and Sawantwadi Road. The inaugural special train, numbered 01001, will depart from CSMT and reach Sawantwadi Road at around 2 am the following day
The food regulator said on Thursday that it had initiated enforcement action against the company over what it described as unsafe processing, unlicensed bhujia manufacturing and predated packaging
Speaking to reporters, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said stressed that the investigation must be based on thoroughly verified facts and that the findings would not be rushed
The prompt coordination between the police, the nearby ferry operator and the crew helped ensure that the passengers were brought back to shore without incident, said a police official
The inspection focused on the kitchen, food storage areas and dining space used by municipal employees and members of the public, officials said on Thursday
Dahisar Police arrested five people for allegedly tampering with taxi and autorickshaw fare meters using LED circuit devices. Police seized five vehicles with allegedly modified meters and the devices suspected to have been used in the meter-tampering operation
Thanes Diva wards 27 and 28 will face a 12-hour water supply shutdown on Friday, September 4, as TMC repairs a leaking 800-mm main pipeline near Agasan Phatak. Residents may also face reduced water supply for one to two days after repairs
Maharashtras Disha campaign now covers more than 21,000 children with disabilities and intellectual disabilities across 450 schools in all 36 districts, with over 2,700 teachers involved, CM Devendra Fadnavis said at a Teachers Day programme
District-level committees have been formed to select the best sarvajanik (public) Ganeshotsav mandals. Committee members will visit the mandals during the festival and assess their celebrations based on various criteria
According to the police, the accused had been absconding in connection the case, registered at Marine Drive Police Station under Sections 4 and 25 of the Arms Act
The Mumbai Sessions Court sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1,000. If he fails to pay the fine, he will have to undergo an additional one month of simple imprisonment
BMCs Pedestrian First campaign has made around 246 km of Mumbai footpaths obstruction-free, with action taken at 1,711 locations. Experts and civic officials discussed safer footpaths, pedestrian infrastructure and measures to improve walking in the city
The FDA has introduced a permanent, year-round food safety calendar to monitor food quality and prevent adulteration during festivals, fairs and large public celebrations, an official statement said on Thursday
Six suspected persons were detained by the police and the Ertiga car allegedly used in the abduction was also seized during the operation, police said on Thursday
The FDA took up 37,604 samples for testing during the three months, including 34,584 food samples and 3,020 drug and cosmetic samples. Of these, 30,492 food samples and 2,112 drug and cosmetic samples were tested
The BEST Committee has approved recommendations covering backdated salary revisions for permanent employees, revised pay for casual workers and equal pay for contractual staff
According to investigators, the gang allegedly used weapons such as swords and knives to intimidate industries, traders and builders in MIDC, Andheri and other parts of Mumbai's suburban areas
Extreme weather has wreaked havoc in parts of China during the past few months, with a slew of typhoons bringing torrential rainfall and triggering the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which manages the Ram temple, on Wednesday appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as its first CEO and former treasurer Govind Dev Giri as its new general secretary as part of a major overhaul following allegations of donation theft
The police was investigating the source of the MD and its intended recipients. Officials are also examining the financial transactions and supply-chain links connected to the two cases to determine whether the accused were part of a larger drug network
Nepals flash flood death toll rose to 1,252 on Thursday, with 4,875 people still missing as Nepal Army-led rescue operations entered the ninth day. The disaster, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border, devastated northern and central Nepal
During the meeting, the two leaders are expected to discuss the full spectrum of bilateral relations, as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest. Earlier in the day, De Wever paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi
Dashrath Raikar, a resident of Sangam in Beed district, about 100 km from Jalna, had travelled to Antarwali Sarati village, where Jarange has been staging his hunger strike for six days, to extend his support to the agitation, a supporter of the quota activist said
The civic body has issued a joint notice to the malls owners/developers and occupants/users of shops and units, directing them to vacate the premises
In Latur city, schools and colleges remained closed after members of the Maratha community called for a bandh. Several shops and commercial establishments also remained shut, giving the city a subdued look
Flooding remained severe in north Odisha on Thursday, with 373 villages inundated across Balasore, Jajpur and Mayurbhanj as rescue teams continued operations
Kuki MLA Kimneo Haokip Hangshing urged the Manipur government to ensure uninterrupted supplies of food, medicines and fuel across the conflict-hit state
Security forces arrested four militants belonging to banned outfits during a joint operation near the India-Myanmar border in Manipur's Chandel district
A speeding Thar rammed a motorcycle in Delhi Cantonment, killing the rider and pilion passenger, with police arresting the SUV driver
The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of India has no statutory power to regulate law students, setting aside two notifications issued in the NALSAR row. The court also asked advocates alleging assault during a BCI protest to approach the Delhi High Court
Rane, who has maintained that Salians death should not be treated as a suicide, said he was confident the CBI investigation would uncover the facts surrounding the case
The crackdown resulted in the arrest of 21 accused and the seizure of 69.759 kg of MD, 260 litres of chemicals, laboratory equipment and cash. The total value of the seized material has been estimated at Rs 139 crore
A 32-year-old man was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Palamu district after he stopped his car on the roadside on Wednesday night
The hackathon aims to develop technology-driven solutions for the mega religious gathering and covers six key areas, including sanitation, COVID-19 and first response, 360-degree surveillance and security
Eknath Shinde urged Shiv Sena state chiefs to expand grassroots public service, tackle civic issues and strengthen the partys network across India
In June 2025, Kumar announced that the monthly pension for elderly citizens, persons with disabilities and widowed women under the Social Security Pension Scheme would be increased from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100, effective July 2025
The US President also criticised the couple's treatment of the British Royal Family and accused them of showing great disrespect towards senior members of the monarchy
The Uddhav Thackeray-led party questioned the government's record in tackling narcotics and other forms of substance abuse and asked why the illegal drug trade had allegedly continued to expand despite the BJP holding power at the Centre and sharing power in Maharashtra for several years.
While two tourists returned home safely, the remaining 10 pilgrims, who were on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, have been missing since floodwaters struck near the Timure Chinese immigration checkpoint on August 26, destroying local communication infrastructure
Donald Trump repeatedly referred to China while discussing his administration's economic agenda and efforts to attract foreign investment to the United States
Dey is currently in the custody of a West Bengal Police team. He will be brought to Kolkata on transit remand later in the day and subsequently produced before the Barrackpore district court in North 24 Parganas
Sule questioned why an FIR had allegedly not been registered in connection with Ajit Pawar's death and said the family had received little information about the status of the investigation
The current stock stands lower than in the same period last year, when the reservoirs contained 13,94,292 million litres (96.33 per cent). Also, the lake levels remained lower than in 2024, when the lakes had 14,05,678 million litres, accounting for 97.12 per cent of the total live storage
The high tide is expected at 3.21 pm on September 3, with the sea level projected to reach 3.73 metres. The next high tide is expected at 4.40 am on September 4, with a height of 3.66 metres
Well, I dont think theres a trade deal between India and Iran, Rubio said in an interview with The Brian Kilmeade Show.
Later in the day, the visiting Prime Minister will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
They heard more gunshots and followed them to a higher floor, where they found a haze that significantly limited their visibility, he said
Apple Maps has just announced that it has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, so now that very important change of names, between Google Maps and Apple Maps, is complete, ratified, and binding
Congos Ebola outbreak has killed 3,007 people among 6,186 confirmed cases, according to government data released Wednesday
Officials said 71 people in Polavarams Gollaguppa village, were given the anti-malaria tablets. However many of them started falling ill

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