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Horoscope today, October 6: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we've got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius

6 Oct 2026 2:53 am
BMCs Participate Mumbai to bring 450-plus projects, partners on one platform

The project and agreement will be launched in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at 11 am at the BMC headquarters and civic general body hall. Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Ajit Pawar are also expected to attend

5 Oct 2026 11:23 pm
Kalyan traffic restrictions announced for Navratri, Dussehra from Oct 11 to 20

The restrictions have been imposed to prevent traffic congestion and ensure smooth and safe movement of vehicles as large crowds are expected to gather at the Durgamata Temple and Durgadi Fort in Kalyan West during the festive period

5 Oct 2026 11:04 pm
Mayor seeks regular jobs for outsourced health workers with 10 years service

Mayor Ritu Tawde visited Azad Maidan and interacted directly with the protesting health workers to understand their concerns. She assured them that the BMC was committed to addressing their legitimate demands and said she would pursue the issues with the civic administration and the government

5 Oct 2026 10:49 pm
Pune dairy case: SC quashes Rs 5 lakh compensation order against Maharashtra FDA

The Supreme Court has quashed a Rs 5 lakh compensation order against Maharashtra FDA in the Pune dairy case involving Gurunanak Dairy & Sweets, after the establishments food licence was suspended following a food poisoning complaint

5 Oct 2026 10:27 pm
Mumbai: Womans decomposed body found inside locked rented house in Malvani

According to preliminary information, neighbours noticed a foul smell emanating from the house and alerted Mumbai Police. The house was reportedly locked from the outside. When Malvani Police opened the premises and entered, they found the womans body lying inside in a highly decomposed condition

5 Oct 2026 10:09 pm
Mumbai FDA festive-season crackdown: Blinkit Vile Parle loses food licence

The action was part of a statewide FDA crackdown carried out between October 1 and 5, during which the department seized 30,472 kg of food stock and 1,238 packets suspected to be substandard, adulterated, expired or wrongly labelled. The seized stock was valued at Rs 50.69 lakh

5 Oct 2026 10:06 pm
Fire breaks out in 12 new CNG buses at BEST's Anik depot in Mumbai's Sion

A fire broke out in 12 CNG BEST buses at the Anik Bus Depot near the RTO passing area in Sion on Monday evening. The Mumbai Fire Brigade, police and BEST Traffic personnel were mobilised. No injuries have been reported so far

5 Oct 2026 9:34 pm
Mumbai civic body sets December 2027 deadline for Yari Road-Lokhandwala flyover

Mumbai's civic body has set December 2027 as the target for completing the Yari Road-Lokhandwala flyover in Andheri West. The 206-metre bridge over Kavthe Creek could cut travel time from about 30 minutes to 10 minutes and ease traffic

5 Oct 2026 9:19 pm
Maharashtra likely to extend PM Poshan scheme to Class 10

The scheme currently covers students from Classes 1 to 8. Fadnavis directed the School Education and Women and Child Development departments to formulate a joint policy for the scheme and issue necessary guidelines

5 Oct 2026 8:53 pm
British Airways flight to Chicago descends to 9,000 ft after declaring emergency

British Airways flight BA295 from London to Chicago declared an emergency over Ireland, triggering the 7700 code and descending to around 9,000 feet, while the cause remained unknown and further details were awaited

5 Oct 2026 8:20 pm
Three High Court chief justices appointed SC judges: Law minister

In a post on X, Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced that the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, had appointed the three Chief Justices as judges of the apex court

5 Oct 2026 7:54 pm
SIR row: 'Who is accountable?' Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Anil Desai questions EC

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Anil Desai questioned the Election Commission's handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, raised concerns over voter deletions in Maharashtra and backed the Opposition's October 6 protest, demanding accountability for the issues surrounding the exercise

5 Oct 2026 7:49 pm
Three IAS officers transferred in major Maharashtra reshuffle

The Maharashtra government reassigned three IAS officers in a top-level reshuffle. Sanjay Khandare, a 1996-batch officer, was appointed Additional Chief Secretary of Forest, while Sanjay Yadav was moved to Tourism and Vaishnavi B posted as Additional Divisional Commissioner in Nagpur

5 Oct 2026 7:19 pm
WATCH: Dozens of vessels idle off Oman amid Strait of Hormuz disruption

Global oil stockpiles have fallen to alarmingly low levels, leaving energy markets vulnerable to further supply disruptions unless the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, Saudi Aramco chief executive Amin Nasser said on Monday

5 Oct 2026 7:17 pm
Mumbai Police arrests software developer over APKs used in Rs 15.77-cr fraud

According to the Mumbai Crime Branch, the investigation revealed that the accused had allegedly developed and sold 2,805 malicious APK files to different cybercrime gangs

5 Oct 2026 7:09 pm
Fire breaks out at shooting set in Goregaon's Film City

The fire broke out in a Production Control Room (PCR) unit measuring approximately 100 feet by 20 feet within a temporary set structure, officials said

5 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
Nobel Medicine Prize: Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel honoured

Optogenetics involves controlling nerve signals with light, and helps researchers understand how specific cell types contribute to behaviours like learning, fear, addiction and movement. The trio were honoured for their discovery of a molecular switch for nerve cells, the Nobel Assembly said

5 Oct 2026 5:36 pm
First international cargo from Dibrugarh since 1947 sails to Bangladesh

The shipment, described as a significant milestone for inland water transport in the Northeast, is also being seen as a test of the Brahmaputra's potential as a commercial freight corridor connecting the region with overseas markets

5 Oct 2026 5:23 pm
Great Nicobar project: SC refuses Centre's plea against Calcutta HC PIL order

The Supreme Court refused to entertain the Centres challenge to a Calcutta High Court order allowing PILs over alleged Forest Rights Act violations in the Great Nicobar project. The HC will hear the pending matters on November 25-26, including issues concerning tribal rights

5 Oct 2026 5:17 pm
Donald Trump mistakes Brazil elections for Indian polls in social media post

US President Donald Trump mistakenly referred to Brazils presidential election as Indias in a social media post, citing 125 million voters and the quick release of results while criticising the US electoral system and arguing for changes to voting rules

5 Oct 2026 5:11 pm
Rajya Sabha polls: BJP names eight candidates for Uttar Pradesh; check full list

The biennial elections for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in the country's most populous state are scheduled to be held on October 16. The announcement came a day ahead of the last date for filing nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections

5 Oct 2026 5:10 pm
Mumbai Police bust inter-state pickpocketing gang targeting commuters; 7 held

During the operation, police recovered the complainant's stolen phone along with 41 other mobile phones valuing allegedly stolen from commuters on different public transport routes in Mumbai

5 Oct 2026 4:51 pm
Maharashtra to impose 10 per cent water cut from October 16

Maharashtra will impose a minimum 10 per cent water cut across urban and rural local bodies from October 16 amid a deficient monsoon, with drinking water prioritised and irrigation releases restricted until essential water needs are met

5 Oct 2026 4:45 pm
Rare feat in entire world: Eknath Shinde praises Capt Smit Machchhars bravery

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde praised Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for his courage during the alleged hijack attempt involving flydubai flight FZ1073, saying he risked his life to protect all 174 people on board

5 Oct 2026 4:43 pm
France student protests: Up to 500 schools likely to be partially or fully shut

Hundreds of French high schools suspended lessons as students protested teacher shortages, overloaded timetables and deteriorating facilities. The movement has spread nationwide since September, with some protests involving vandalism and clashes, prompting government action

5 Oct 2026 4:20 pm
Kuno National Park welcomes five cheetah cubs, Indias population reaches 60

Bhupender Yadav, who is also the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, announced the development in a post on X, describing it as a historic and joyous milestone for Project Cheetah

5 Oct 2026 3:20 pm
IndiGo hikes fuel surcharge by up to Rs 350 on domestic flights from Oct 6

The revised charges are expected to push up IndiGo airfares, with the increase on domestic routes ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 350 depending on the distance

5 Oct 2026 3:20 pm
Mayor Ritu Tawde announces 'Flex-Free Mumbai' campaign against illegal banners

Titled 'Shadu Bappa for 10 days Flex-free Mumbai for 365 days', the campaign aims to extend the environmental message of the Ganesh festival throughout the year

5 Oct 2026 3:04 pm
PM Modi: India, Switzerland to work together for global peace and stability

Addressing a joint press meet with Swiss President Guy Parmelin after their talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday, PM Narendra Modi said India and Switzerland believe reforms in global institutions are essential to address growing global challenges

5 Oct 2026 2:45 pm
Sanjay Raut urges CM Fadnavis to address long working hours of Mumbai Police

Raut pointed out that during Uddhav Thackerays tenure as Maharashtra chief minister, a permanent order was issued on May 4, 2022, providing for eight hours of duty and 16 hours of rest for personnel of the Greater Mumbai Police Force, except in exceptional circumstances

5 Oct 2026 2:29 pm
UCL, MMRDA join hands to strengthen climate-resilient urban planning in MMR

According to MMRDA, the proposed centre would be the first of its kind in India at a metropolitan scale, with an international university serving as its knowledge partner

5 Oct 2026 2:26 pm
Japan PM condemns alleged murder of Okinawa woman by US Marine

Japans PM Sanae Takaichi condemned the alleged murder of a 39-year-old woman in Okinawa by a US Marine. Tokyo protested to Washington and sought full cooperation, while the case sparked public outrage and renewed concerns over the burden of US military bases on Okinawa

5 Oct 2026 2:19 pm
CM Fadnavis defends SIR, says voter-roll revision follows decades-old process

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said intensive revisions were not a new development and argued that such exercises were periodically undertaken to protect the principle of One Citizen, One Vote and ensure the integrity of elections

5 Oct 2026 2:17 pm
MP woman bludgeons grandfather to death for behaving 'inappropriately' years ago

According to police, the woman had an argument with her parents on Saturday night. She then allegedly rode her motorcycle to her grandfather's house in anger, carrying a cricket bat with her

5 Oct 2026 2:15 pm
NCP fields three-term MLC Satish Chavan from Sambhajinagar Graduates seat

NCP state president Sunil Tatkare issued an official letter announcing Chavan's candidature for the constituency, which was earlier known as the Aurangabad Graduates constituency

5 Oct 2026 2:10 pm
Channel crossing tragedy: Two migrants die off French coast, two injured

Two migrants died off the French coast while attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain, while two women suffered burns and were hospitalised. An investigation has been opened, with at least 24 migrant deaths recorded at the France-UK maritime border this year

5 Oct 2026 2:01 pm
SC issues notice to EC, Centre over unilateral decisions

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued the notice after hearing submissions by senior advocate Vikas Singh

5 Oct 2026 1:51 pm
NCP (SP) backs Justice Bhuyans remarks on SIR, accuses BJP of cover up

NCP (SP) national spokesperson Clyde Crasto said Bhuyan's observations highlighted the importance of protecting citizens against arbitrary disenfranchisement

5 Oct 2026 1:48 pm
Yemen conflict escalates with over 1,000 military strikes on Houthi targets

Yemens military launched more than 1,000 strikes against Houthi positions as the government announced a new campaign to retake territory. The escalation comes as Houthi forces advance around Taiz, while the conflict deepens Yemens already severe humanitarian crisis

5 Oct 2026 1:40 pm
MPSC protest: Rohit Pawar issues 48-hour ultimatum, warns of Pune bandh

NCP(SP) MLA Rohit Pawar demanded the immediate removal of MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar, citing allegations of paper leaks and a lack of transparency in the commissions functioning. He warned that failure to address the demands could see more than one lakh students take to the streets of Pune

5 Oct 2026 1:33 pm
Kerala HC questions PSC over 58-mark evaluation lapse in Planning Board exam

The court questioned how answers carrying 58 marks could simply be left unevaluated and said the allegation was extremely serious. The PSC is an institution on which lakhs of job aspirants depend, the court observed, stressing that its credibility and the hopes of the younger generation must be protected

5 Oct 2026 1:33 pm
SC agrees to list plea against 'police restrictions' on protests in Delhi

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana considered the request after a lawyer alleged that Delhi Police was not permitting peaceful protests by citizens and members of registered political parties, including MPs

5 Oct 2026 1:28 pm
Over 30,000 protests registered on Rahul Gandhi's Satyagraha platform: Sapkal

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal said the figure reflected what he described as growing public anger against the BJP-led government at the Centre and alleged that authoritarianism was increasing in the country

5 Oct 2026 1:17 pm
Spain PM Sanchez to make televised address as housing crisis deepens

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez will deliver a televised address amid speculation over early elections after parliament rejected his governments housing measures. The defeat intensified pressure on his minority coalition as protests over soaring rents and home prices spread across Spain

5 Oct 2026 1:09 pm
Pydhonie Police arrest burglary case accused after 12 yrs

According to the police, the suspect had been absconding for around 12 years. Investigators said they initially faced difficulty tracing him as he was living in a densely populated slum area and there was little information available about him apart from his name

5 Oct 2026 1:02 pm
Mumbai traffic update: Dumper overturns, BEST buses break down during peak

With thousands of office-goers, school and college students and other commuters taking to the roads during the morning rush, traffic was affected across parts of the city and suburbs

5 Oct 2026 12:56 pm
Pratap Sarnaik urges non-Marathi drivers to learn language before 2027

The minister also warned that the stay, which is currently in force until August 18, 2027, should not be interpreted as a withdrawal of the amended law. He said drivers should complete their language training during the period before enforcement resumes

5 Oct 2026 12:56 pm
Ukraine: Indian-owned warehouse in Sumy hit by Russian drone strike; one killed

A Russian drone strike hit an Indian-owned pharmaceutical warehouse in Sumy, Ukraine, killing a 52-year-old employee and injuring three others. Zelenskyy offered condolences, while Indias Jaishankar reiterated New Delhis efforts to help resolve the Ukraine conflict

5 Oct 2026 12:55 pm
Jharkhand: 30 students report vomiting, diarrhoea after educational trip

The students from Karra block began developing symptoms on Sunday evening, with several more cases reported by Monday morning. Several students were admitted to the Karra Community Health Centre for treatment

5 Oct 2026 12:47 pm