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BMC in damage control mode after firecrackers trigger 137 of the 142 fire calls received by Mumbai Fire Brigade on Diwali night; two women were injured, while blazes in Dongri, Marol, and Vidyavihar took hours to extinguish

19-year-old dies after altercation over firecrackers near a parked motorcycle; two men arrested, minor sent to Dongri observation home

Parents take children on short trips to avoid prolonged exposure to toxic air and worsening respiratory symptoms during festive celebrations

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According to the BEST's Command and Control Centre (Traffic), a Chalo bus rammed into two cars waiting behind a stationary BEST bus. Two of the injured were critical

Station manages over 44,000 passengers in a 15-hour period; Western Railway plans additional special train services to handle the upcoming Chhath festival rush from November 9 to 13

According to the information received by the authorities, a call regarding the incident was received at 8.20 am on Monday. The branch fell on a Toyota Fortuner bearing registration number MH 04 KG 5001. The vehicle owner's identity was not known

The handover included 560 grams of gold ornaments, 284 mobile phones, cash and five two-wheelers recovered during investigations into various registered cases across police stations in North Zone-2

The TMC's Pollution Control Department monitored air quality at Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAQMS) in Kasarvadavali and Upvan, as well as at a manual monitoring station in Kopri, before and during the festival

Dahanu in Konkan emerged as the hottest location, recording a maximum temperature of 37.4 degrees Celsius, while Jalgaon in Madhya Maharashtra registered the lowest minimum temperature at 13.6 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

The fire incidents were reported across different parts of the city, including Manpada, Kasarvadavli, Kopri, Vartak Nagar, Kalwa and Wagle Estate, officials said

Bangur Nagar police recover 678 gm of cocaine from accused, suspect international drug trafficking links

Accused, two others, had hoodwinked members of society by holding religious events, distributing expensive gifts for near four years

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Mulund BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha said the proposed ropeway would operate exclusively within Mulund and connect the foothills to Taramati Mata Temple, situated atop the hills within SGNP

In a video message posted on social media, Abhijeet Dipke alleged that the ruling party was trying to bypass the election mandate and retain control of the cooperative by changing its board's voting strength

The fire incidents caused damage to public and private properties and posed a serious threat to human life, prompting the civic body to take strict measures to prevent further mishaps, officials said

The tiger dragged the man nearly 20 feet in front of his parents. Despite their attempts to raise an alarm and drive the animal away, they could not prevent the attack, an official said

A traffic notification cited the expected gathering of a large number of devotees at Juhu beach and stated that the restrictions would remain in force from 2 pm on November 15 to 11 am on November 16, 2026

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is likely to become the leader of Israel's Change Bloc in the Knesset when it convenes on Tuesday. He is scheduled to meet Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman on Monday to discuss the parliamentary leadership position.

The investigation began on August 14, 2026, when Malvani Police registered a case after arresting a 34-year-old man allegedly found in possession of 4.90 grams of heroin intended for sale

Led by the Rajarshi Shahu Shetkari Samvichari Aghadi, the protesters marched towards the District Collectorate with their cattle, carrying black flags and banners opposing the government's decision

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States of severe military retaliation if Washington rejects Tehran's two-day proposal to end hostilities on all fronts. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said further military action against Iran was highly unlikely if negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme

With Mumbai recording 137 firecracker-related fire incidents in 24 hours, the Mumbai Fire Brigade has issued a Diwali safety advisory, urging citizens to burst crackers only in open spaces, maintain a safe distance and follow fire prevention guidelines to avoid accidents and protect lives and property

The revelations surfaced approximately a week after US President Donald Trump unexpectedly stated that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to halt American military aid by the close of the year

Several fire accidents were also reported across the city, causing extensive damage to property, although no casualties were reported in the blazes, officials said

The fire broke out when members of the family were asleep on the first floor of the building, which also housed a cloth shop on the premises, police said

The mayor reminded residents of the Bombay High Court's directions on bursting firecrackers, stating that crackers should not be set off on footpaths, public roads or other public places

An order, issued by the Disaster Management Authority, prohibits the use of rockets and similar sky-soaring fireworks across all areas falling under the BMC's jurisdiction

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday said Tehran's two-day proposal to resolve the ongoing conflict remains on the table, claiming that security in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz could be restored within 48 hours if the United States meets Iran's demands.

At least three major fires broke out at separate locations in Mumbai on Diwali night, damaging several huts, shops, a commercial building and a garage, civic officials said on Monday. No casualties were reported in any of the incidents

Greek authorities recovered 12 bodies from a migrant boat south of Crete, while a Moroccan-flagged cargo ship rescued 18 survivors. Two other migrant boats carrying around 87 people were also intercepted by Frontex, highlighting the continuing dangers of Mediterranean crossings

Delhi Fire Services received 214 fire-related calls during Diwali celebrations on November 8, including 24 incidents linked to firecrackers. Meanwhile, AIIMS New Delhi reported 42 Diwali-related burn injury cases till 11 am on Monday. Of these, 11 patients suffered major burns, including four admitted to the ICU and seven to the ward.

The AAP leader further claimed that AQI levels had crossed 3,000 in several areas of the city. This figure was his allegation and was not reflected in the official CPCB monitoring figures

The government has announced that revised prices of 1,364 anti-cancer drug formulations have come into effect from November 9, following the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority's (NPPA) decision to cap trade margins on 137 anti-cancer medicines.

Ukrainian drones reportedly struck Russia's Kinef oil refinery in the Leningrad region, triggering explosions and fires. Moscow claimed its air defences intercepted 81 UAVs. The attack comes amid escalating strikes on energy infrastructure and ahead of US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has urged stricter PM2.5 and ozone standards, citing a FICCI-EY report linking nearly 2 million deaths in India to air pollution in 2023. His remarks come as Delhi's post-Diwali AQI approaches the severe category, raising fresh concerns over air quality

The project is being developed through the Chirle and Palaspe sections, with construction progressing on foundations, piers, elevated structures and road infrastructure

The fire was reported at around 11.20 pm on Sunday and was extinguished within 30 minutes, Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek said. No injuries were reported

Fire brigade personnel responded to both emergencies and brought the fires under control. Both incidents were reported during the early morning hours, with firefighting operations completed within a short period

According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) control room, the fire was reported at around 9.05 am. The blaze broke out in Room No. 701 of the stilt-plus-eight-storey residential building

A major fire gutted several shops at Jammu's historic Warehouse Nehru Market near Bikram Chowk. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ordered immediate relief for affected traders, while the Warehouse Association has alleged a delayed firefighting response, a claim disputed by officials

A 16-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death in North Delhi's Wazirabad while buying Diwali firecrackers. His family claims he was attacked after resisting a snatching attempt. Police have arrested the brother of an alleged attacker, while the main accused remains at large

The fire was reported at around 8.05 pm in Room No. 2603 of B Wing, a 40-storey residential building located behind Sahyadri School. According to the fire brigade, the blaze involved interior furniture inside the flat, which was locked at the time

Eknath Shinde said the fire broke out at around 8 pm and fire brigade personnel and the Tactical Disaster Response (TDR) team rescued 50 people by risking their lives

The order, issued on November 9, will remain in force until January 8, 2027. The restriction applies to both public and private spaces, including buildings, terraces, balconies, courtyards and residential premises

According to the temperature observations for November 9, Colaba recorded a minimum temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius, while Santacruz registered 22 degrees Celsius

In Uttar Pradesh, a thick layer of smog blanketed Lucknow as several parts of the city woke up to hazy conditions.

'Most likely it will not be necessary,' Trump reiterated. 'They want to make a deal so badly.'

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