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Shinde said the actor had developed a distinctive style of performance, particularly through his dialogue delivery and facial expressions, while also maintaining a strong commitment to social causes

Patekar, one of Indian cinema's most distinctive performers, died after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. He was subsequently taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors declared him dead

Created under British rule as an auxiliary air force, the IAF's primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and conduct aerial warfare during armed conflicts. The force has since evolved into one of the most formidable air powers in the world

They discussed ways to seize emerging opportunities, deepen mutual understanding, and further strengthen a forward-looking partnership between India and Kazakhstan, it added

The security talks are taking place alongside a broader effort to expand economic relations

Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his Goa residence on Thursday. Doctors at Manipal Hospital attempted to revive him for nearly 45 minutes. Maharashtra leaders including Sunetra Pawar, Nitin Gadkari and Pratap Sarnaik paid tribute to the celebrated actor

The aircraft landed safely, and all customers disembarked at their destination, i.e. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, the spokesperson said

IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva said in a speech in Singapore ahead of autumn IMF-World Bank meetings to be held in Bangkok next week

Federal authorities said that they have arrested and charged a 30-year-old from Washington with encouraging an 18-year-old to commit one of the worst school shootings in Canadas history by offering to livestream the February attack, providing money and sharing advice on how to delete online messages to keep the plot a secret

Yes, he did, Umar Kremlev told an International Boxing Association press conference in Istanbul on Wednesday

I think if they want to show a commitment to not building a nuclear weapon, they would do something meaningful on their enrichment capacity, he added

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 10th India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 in New Delhi on October 8. Held under the theme Scale Without Boundaries, the four-day event will focus on 5G, 6G, AI, semiconductors, cybersecurity, quantum communication and emerging digital technologies

Speaking at Sparrows Point in Maryland, where he announced the construction of a new shipyard as part of efforts to expand the US maritime industrial base, Trump said the US Navy was enforcing what he called one of the most effective and impenetrable blockades in history

Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal told a parliamentary committee on Tuesday that discussions were underway with Chinese officials to reopen the Tatopani trade route

The election late Tuesday was a significant moment in a political crisis in the small Balkan nation that has caused legislative deadlock for over 19 months

Mathura Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar said one student first entered the tank to clean it but did not come out

The row erupted after packaging bearing dosage instructions in Tamil, English, and Hindi reached patients at state-run medical facilities, drawing sharp criticism from political leaders

Post-Asiad glory there is a need to further boost our national game like the cricket bosses have done through building grassroots programmes, strengthening supply line, developing coaches etc

A fire broke out around 4 pm on October 5 at a temporary structure outside the main set of Pati Patni Aur Panga 2.

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Speaker panel insists protesters will stay the course till electoral reforms take place; talk democratic rights and deliberate disenfranchisement

Central Railway will operate special traffic and power blocks at Kasara from October 7 to 18 for ongoing infrastructure work. The blocks will disrupt local, Mail and Express train services between October 10 and 13, with several trains short-terminated, rescheduled or delayed by up to 40 minutes

Pre-Navratri events give revellers cheaper passes, space and chance to practise before festival

Geological formation being threatened by tourists, amateur researchers, and history enthusiasts; locals and environmentalists seek permanent protection and Geo-Heritage status

Masters graduates await original marksheets, citing errors in provisional documents and hurdles in job applications

Wheelchair user claims he faced hellish experience for two hours at Mumbai airport after footrest of his mobility device went missing

FDA finds detergent and industrial chemicals in samples; crackdown leads to arrests and destruction of unsafe milk

Transport division accounts for bulk of projected shortfall as undertaking plans to expand its fleet to 10,000 buses

Following extortion attempt on Borivli eatery by two sisters, restaurants across the city unite to draw up SOP to handle such threats and complaints

Cops bust youth for selling fake entry tickets at SGNP, on lookout for mastermind who has the special machinery and software

MSRTC launches direct e-Shivai bus services from Dadar and Borivli to Navi Mumbai International Airport with fixed fares, but commuters remain divided over whether passengers with suitcases will trade the convenience of cabs for cheaper bus rides

The civic administration said the permission process is being carried out through both online and offline modes to make it easier for organisers and prevent inconvenience to devotees and citizens. Of the applications received so far, 103 were submitted online, while 208 were filed offline

Dahisar police arrested a 28-year-old cashier and rescued four women after raiding a Borivli East spa where women were allegedly forced into prostitution under the guise of body-to-body massages. A wanted accused is also being sought in the case

Thane Traffic Police will impose restrictions and diversions from October 11 to 20 around Tembhi Naka and Bhawani Chowk during Navratri, with several routes affected to manage the expected rush of devotees

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During the investigation, police examined 50 to 60 CCTV recordings from the police station limits and private premises. The footage showed a suspected person collecting scrap after the theft. Police said they recovered 100 per cent of the stolen property from the accused

According to media reports and sources at IIT Bombay, an initial proposal discussed at the meeting was to revert to the institutes previous 2015 standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Four persons, including a woman, were arrested in Hingoli in connection with the murder of IndianOil officer Mahesh Shelke, who was allegedly stabbed during a petrol pump takeover operation, police said

The civic administration clarified that the siren testing is pre-planned and there is no actual emergency or threat. Residents in the vicinity may hear the sirens during the testing on October 8 and 9. The civic body has appealed to citizens not to panic or draw any conclusions based on the sound

The incident was reported to the BMC's Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) Control at around 9.14 pm. The fire brigade declared it a Level I fire at 9.18 pm. The building is located opposite Shital Phoenix Class on Shubhash Lane in Kandivali West

Party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other INDIA bloc MPs were marching towards Jantar Mantar to demand accountability from the Election Commission when they were stopped by police, according to the Congress

Yavatmal recorded the second-highest maximum temperature at 38.2 degrees Celsius, followed by Akola at 37.9 degrees Celsius. Jalgaon and Solapur recorded 37.6 degrees Celsius each, while Wardha touched 37.6 degrees Celsius and Chandrapur recorded 37.2 degrees Celsius

The investigation has so far identified 37 accused persons, of whom 25 have been arrested and charge-sheeted, while authorities have traced an alleged supply chain connecting adulterated milk to Indapur Dairy and Milk Products Ltd., popularly known as Sonai Dairy, in Gokhali, Indapur

A Palestinian man was killed and nine injured during a confrontation involving Israeli settlers and Israeli forces in Burqa, northern West Bank. Palestinian officials blamed settler and military violence, while Israel said troops responded after an Israeli civilian was injured by stone throwing

Wildlife Week 2026: Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik urged the Forest Department, police and other agencies to strengthen coordination and work together to curb wildlife crime and trafficking across the state

A 31-year-old man was arrested after a tourist complained of being sold a torn entry ticket at Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali. Police said nine tickets recovered from him did not match those issued at the park's official counter

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained by Delhi Police during an Opposition protest in central Delhi. Congress leaders said police forcibly removed protesters as they sought to reach Jantar Mantar and protest against the Election Commission and electoral system

Ceiling plaster at a private school in Oshiwara collapsed while citizens were gathered for the Special Intensive Revision verification process on Wednesday. No injuries were reported, while the Lokhandwala Oshiwara Citizens Association said it would raise the issue with the Education Officer

Addressing a Shiv Sena gathering at Gandhi Park ground in Parbhani, Shinde said the government would not leave poor farmers and beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin scheme to fend for themselves amid the drought situation. He also assured that arrangements would be made for fodder

France has suspended police use of stun grenades at high school protests after several students were injured. More than 6,500 people have been arrested, while unions call for further demonstrations. The government has opened investigations into alleged police misconduct