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Crop damage in Baramati and Pune may push flower prices in Mumbai from Rs 80 to Rs 120 per kg

BMC plans its first prominent firecracker warning at Shivaji Park, where residents say Diwali celebrations have meant up to seven days of smoke and noise; MNS has called off its annual event, but the bigger test is whether police can stop individual violations

Civic officials say they have sent 141 complaint letters to police stations concerned

A missing-person search turned into a late-night number-cracking exercise after a 19-year-old found in Goregaon could recall only a faulty phone number. A dozen attempts later, a last-digit switch finally connects cops to her brother

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The BMC on Wednesday removed 27 commercial structures from a plot reserved for a bus station in Mumbai, a day after the Supreme Court ordered a freeze on the salary of the civic chief over non-compliance with its directions

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are working to bring Ravi Uppal back to India to face investigation in connection with the alleged money laundering and betting operations linked to the Mahadev app

Under the revised rates, Amul's 1-kg ghee carton will now cost Rs 680, up from Rs 630. The price of its 500-gm pure ghee pouch has increased by Rs 20, from Rs 325 to Rs 345

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said strict action would be taken against establishments found selling substandard, unsafe or adulterated food products

The searches were carried out at two locations in Aurangabad and three in Gaya district of Bihar, two locations in Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand, and one location in Malda district of West Bengal

Sharad Pawar was earlier admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic on November 2 after experiencing a bout of cough and chest discomfort.Doctors evaluated him after he complained of chest pain while coughing and breathing

The directive was among several measures announced by Bawankule, who chairs the state Cabinet sub-committee on drought mitigation, to address the prevailing situation and provide relief to affected farmers and rural communities, according to an official statement

The incident took place during school hours when the girl was standing in front of her teacher. She suddenly collapsed, prompting the teacher to rush to her aid, police said

The development follows a meeting between Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel at his official residence in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. Tawde sought Gujarats approval for the proposed transfer of Asiatic lions to Mumbai Zoo

The consignment was intercepted at the International Courier Terminal in Mumbai. During examination, officers dismantled the wooden cuboidal frame and found eight concealed packets containing 169 smaller packets of a blackish resinous substance

Solapur recorded the highest maximum temperature in Madhya Maharashtra at 36.3 degrees Celsius, while Mahabaleshwar and Yavatmal shared the states lowest minimum temperature at 17.4 degrees Celsius

The Supreme Court will hear on November 19 concerns over the Election Commission's clarification allowing voters omitted from Delhi's draft electoral rolls to seek fresh enrolment through Form 6 during the ongoing special intensive revision

Speaking about the strategic necessity of domestic infrastructure in a post on X, PM Modi emphasised that India cannot afford to depend on foreign nations for the refined materials that power the nation's future

The figures show a sharp rise in unauthorised travel on AC suburban local trains, with cases increasing by more than 82 per cent compared with the corresponding period last year, officials said

Foreign airlines operating from Mumbai's CSMIA have recommended shifting services on 14 international routes to Navi Mumbai International Airport from March 28, 2027, during the redevelopment of Terminal 1. The proposed move aims to consolidate flights at one airport

The NCP core committee has decided to meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis after Diwali, seeking an early conclusion to the CID probe into Ajit Pawar's fatal plane crash. The party will also renew its demand for a CBI inquiry

The restriction will apply at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Dadar, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT), Thane and Kalyan stations

Central Railway will operate four additional Diwali special train trips between Mumbai's CSMT and Muzaffarpur on November 6, 7, 10 and 11. The services will halt at key stations across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

The move aims to reduce overcrowding on platforms, ensure smooth railway operations and improve the safety of passengers boarding and alighting from trains, officials said

The civic body said firecrackers release carbon dioxide, sulphur and other toxic gases, contributing to rising air pollution. These emissions can harm plants, birds, animals and humans, while also adding to the challenges posed by climate change and rising temperatures

The extended services will connect Mumbai and Pune with destinations including Samastipur, Banaras, Madgaon, Mau, Danapur, Sanganer, Ghazipur City and Thiruvananthapuram North. The extension covers eight pairs of special trains operating from LTT, Hadapsar and Khadki

Harshwardhan Sapkal demanded compensation of Rs 1 lakh per hectare for drought-hit cultivators, alleging that the government was ignoring their financial difficulties

The Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra government and civic authorities to consider implementing the Supreme Court's regulated firecracker timings during Diwali, citing concerns over air pollution and public health

Soil and Water Conservation Minister Sanjay Rathod has directed officials to examine the feasibility of the proposal and prepare a comprehensive plan based on available water resources, irrigation requirements and the potential area that can be brought under irrigation

Saurabh Chandrakar, the alleged mastermind was brought to Raipur from Delhi after being extradited from Oman; court permited CBI to take him to the national capital for further probe

Some passengers have taken to social media to criticise Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik and his department over the alleged failure to regulate fares. One social media user claimed that fares on a particular route had increased from Rs 700 to Rs 4,000

Currently, around 80 per cent of agricultural pumps in the state receive electricity during the day, following the implementation of the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0, MSEDCL Chairman and Managing Director Lokesh Chandra said

The development comes amid growing concerns over the security of Bollywood celebrities, with Ayushmann Khurrana receiving an audio message threatening him and demanding crores of rupees

Nearly 95 per cent of eligible farmers are expected to receive the amount in the next two days, Fadnavis told reporters. He added that ministers would visit farmers' homes and celebrate Diwali with them

Eknath Shinde said around 700 of the 1,440 newly appointed medical officers were women. He praised the transparent, merit-based recruitment process and said the enthusiasm of young doctors should reflect in the state's healthcare services

The matter pertains to comments Ratna Singh made on social media about a Judicial Magistrate at the Saket Court. She had alleged that the judicial officer was serving the master and acting on the instructions of an external authority

The embassy expressed condolences to the bereaved family and assured them of all possible assistance, including facilitating the return of the deceased's mortal remains to India or arranging a funeral in Riyadh, depending on the family's wishes

In a post on X, Obama said the election results reflected the American people's desire for a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and for leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face

According to a traffic notification, the restrictions will be in force during the early morning hours, from 12.01 am to 6 am on both days. The measures have been introduced to ensure public safety and prevent traffic congestion around the construction site

The veteran politician's discharge from hospital came amid political buzz in Maharashtra after PM Modi called him earlier on Wednesday to enquire about his health. PM Modi reportedly urged Pawar to prioritise his health and take adequate rest

The BMC on Wednesday, November 4, evicted 27 commercial establishments from a 3,400-square-metre plot near the BEST bus stand on Swami Vivekananda Marg in Borivali East. Around 70 workers, two JCBs and four dumpers were deployed for the drive

Ahmad Hayat-Moghaddam, Vice Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said exemptions from transit restrictions had also been granted to China, Iraq and Qatar, allowing vessels from these countries to navigate the waterway without limitations

District Court Judge S A Sayyed delivered the verdict on November 2, convicting Vipul Sakharam Bankar. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on him

Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's US Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers and becoming the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate. President Trump, congratulates them, saying that they finally acheived, what they were hoping for 11 years.

ED has raided several places in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in a case relating to the evaluation of the answer scripts of the Group-I Main Examination conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC).

A 30-year-old man was rescued from the roof of the SATIS Bridge near Thane Railway Station on Wednesday morning. The Thane Fire Brigade and Disaster Management Cell carried out the operation, while police are investigating how he reached the roof

With Democrats holding majorities in the House of Representatives and the Senate, the President will have to contend with an opposition that can exercise greater oversight over his administration and challenge his legislative proposals

Cyclone Murasu has weakened into a depression, with dry weather expected across West Bengal from Thursday until Kali Puja. The Met office has also indicated the possibility of light rain from November 9 and a gradual dip in temperatures

A senior NCP leader confirmed that the core committee met in the morning but declined to disclose the agenda. There is nothing to share in public, the leader said

The Delhi High Court will hear a plea on friday against ACP Manasvi Vashistha and other police personnel for threathening, and passing derogatory remarks against the advocates, and tearing their dignity