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In Girgaon, Kalbadevi, Bhuleshwar, and parts of Byculla, Ganpati celebrations once spilled out of chawls and into narrow lanes. Doors remained open, children moved freely between homes, and the local mandals were often the meeting point for an entire neighbourhood

Bhandup Police seized banned gutkha and flavoured supari worth Rs 1.18 crore during a raid in Nahur early Saturday. Nine people were detained and five vehicles allegedly used to transport the prohibited products were seized, police said

The proposed protest comes at a particularly sensitive time for Mumbai, with the city in the middle of Ganeshotsav, which will be celebrated from September 14 to 25

In an editorial published in the party mouthpiece Saamana on Saturday, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party alleged that the growing reliance on publicly funded handouts for electoral purposes was weakening democratic institutions and undermining public accountability

The police had sought an extension of the duo's custody, citing the need to complete the technical examination of electronic devices seized during the investigation and to trace another accused who remains wanted in the case

Under the special schedule, the last Metro from Andheri West and Dahisar East on Line 2A, Gundavali and Kashigaon on Lines 7 and 9, and Maharashtra Nagar-Mandale and Chembur on Line 2B will depart at 12.30 am, instead of the usual 11 pm

Mallya questioned the investigations into loans taken by Kingfisher Airlines and argued that banks had approved the loans through their established decision-making processes

Pratap Sarnaik, who is also the chairman of the MSRTC, announced a personal donation of Rs 1 lakh towards the purchase of drug-testing equipment to screen MSRTC drivers and conductors

CJP convenor Abhijit Dipke visited tribal villages in Balaghat to meet families affected by the deaths of more than 30 children allegedly due to infectious diseases. He demanded accountability, while the MP High Court has sought a response from the state government.

The civic body is organising Modak Mahotsav 2026 to make modaks prepared by BMC-supported womens self-help groups available to citizens during the Ganeshotsav period

Satam was speaking at a programme held to flag off a special train from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Sawantwadi in Maharashtra's Konkan region for people travelling home for Ganpati celebrations

Abbas welcomed Pezeshkian on behalf of the Shia community in India and said the Iranian Presidents visit provided an opportunity to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the people of the two countries

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, his first India visit in nearly seven years. Xi is expected to meet PM Modi, with talks likely to focus on stabilising India-China ties, border peace, cooperation and managing differences.

The two accused had remained wanted for about 29 and 30 years respectively. Police said the arrests followed a combination of local inquiries, verification of old records, information from sources and analysis of available technical information

PM Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, reviewing India-UAE cooperation in trade, energy, technology, investment and defence.

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The accused was arrested on September 12 in connection with a case registered by the Azad Maidan Unit of the Anti-Narcotics Cell. Police said the total value of the seized drugs, cash and mobile phone is estimated at around Rs 1.26 crore

The current stock stands lower than in the same period last year, when the reservoirs contained 14,23,981 million litres (98.38 per cent). Also, the lake levels remained lower than in 2024, when the lakes had 14,25,128 million litres, accounting for 98.46 per cent of the total live storage

Mumbai will experience a high tide at 12:34 pm on September 12, reaching 4.61 metres. Another high tide is expected at 1:02 am on September 13, with the sea level forecast to reach 4.51 metres

The North Korean ballistic launch event, the first in about three weeks, came as the country was continuing its weapons display after rebuffing US President Donald Trump's decision to scale back a major bilateral military drill with South Korea in a goodwill gesture

The Delhi Traffic Police posted an advisory on X on Friday night, stating that traffic diversions and regulated movement would be implemented on key routes across Delhi from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday.

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He also praised Egypt as a long-standing and reliable friend and invited President el-Sisi to Moscow this October for the upcoming Russia Africa Summit.

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Girls at Ranak Girls Hostel in Vallabh Vidyanagar complained of vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain from early Friday morning following their dinner the previous night, District Epidemic Medical Officer Dr Rakesh Patel said

Eight others were injured in the drone strikes on petrol stations in the Ukrainian capital early on Friday; the attacks followed an overnight strike on a Kyiv residential block that injured another eight people

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He is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the summit.

Full Houthi control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would grant Iran a major advantage in its conflict with the US by threatening a critical global shipping route and driving up oil prices

As multiple bodies stake claim to control the sport across the city, leading to legal tangles and administrative tugs-of-war, the sports die-hard fans remain starved of top-class action

A pocket of green is then created, and though it is narrow, the impression is that of a forest with eye-pleasing foliage.

Satish Salians lawyer claims ex-cop Sachin Vaze gave extra-judicial confession, alleges that deaths of his clients daughter and Sushant Singh Rajput are linked

Four trucks seized in Budhwar Peth as Food and Drug Administration steps up food safety checks ahead of Ganeshotsav across city

Mumbai University students flag unclean washrooms, non-functional AC and early closing hours at Kalina campus library

Agencies to use scientific, environmentally compliant methods to make PoP fit for reuse, such as idol-making, plasterboards, ceramics and medical plaster, and bricks

Land parcel along Sion-Panvel Highway cleared after cleared after decades of land grabbing and encroachment over Childrens Aid Society land

Members of tribal community march to Raj Bhavan demanding implementation of laws protecting their rights

Investigators examining financial and technical trail to identify beneficiaries of transactions

Residents who thank mid-day say students, elderly will benefit; modern bus shelters to be built too

People can get their hair cut, trimmed on Sundays during the Mount Mary Fair on first-come, first-served basis

Family says 22-month-old Vedansh Singh needs urgent treatment for SMA Type 1; influencer Mayuresh Gujar rallies Mumbai to raise R9 cr, says just R150 each from four lakh citizens would help

Bandra fair faces a sharp drop in vendor response with only five of 20 premium stalls near Mount Mary Church taken ahead of Bandra fair; 150 of 430 BMC stalls remain vacant; locals cite poor returns, redevelopment, and Ganpati commitments for poor response

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The accused, who is currently in judicial custody, filed an application before the court last month expressing his willingness to plead guilty to the charges. He also sought leniency from the court

Senior Congress leader Nana Patole accused the Narendra Modi-led Union Government of misleading the OBC community through the caste census process. He urged the Centre to include a separate OBC category in the census form and called for updated caste-wise data

Mumbai Metro One said the move is aimed at providing passengers with a safe, reliable and convenient public transport option during the festive period

The housing scheme was launched by CIDCO on August 15, 2026 to provide affordable housing opportunities to eligible Economically Weaker Section (EWS) applicants in Navi Mumbai

CBI has arrested a CGST Superintendent and a consultant over an alleged Rs 1 crore bribery demand linked to the redevelopment of two buildings in New Panvel. The officer allegedly sought money for issuing an NOC and handing over 24 CGST-owned flats for redevelopment

Several local train services on the Main Line and Trans-Harbour Line will be affected during the block. Passengers have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly

Central Railways Passenger Reservation System centres will follow Sunday working hours on September 14, 2026, for Ganeshotsav. The second shift from 2 pm to 10 pm will remain closed, while select counters will stay open for emergency services