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A fire broke out in a room on the 15th floor of the 32-storey Runwal Tower near Lokhandwala Bridge in Andheri West on Saturday night. Fire brigade personnel and other emergency teams rushed to the spot. No injuries have been reported so far

Thane police have arrested 10 people, including a Home Guard personnel, for allegedly attempting to sell a 20-day-old baby boy for Rs 2.5 lakh. The infant was rescued unharmed from Ratnagiri within 24 hours of a complaint and brought back to Thane

A man drove a car onto Krakow's Main Square and began shooting at random people, police said. Officers shot a suspect, who is now in custody. The police are investigating the background and all the circumstances of the attack, said Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Maharashtra Cyber has arrested a 49-year-old Malad resident for allegedly possessing over 20,000 images and videos containing child sexual exploitation and abuse material. The agency is conducting a forensic probe to trace the files and check whether they were circulated online

The action was taken on Friday and Saturday, following inspections at 73 establishments across the Greater Mumbai, Konkan, Nashik, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nagpur and Amravati divisions. The department also recovered penalties amounting to Rs 70,000 in five cases under Section 69 of the Food Safety and Standards Act

The accused allegedly fired around 15 rounds at Paramjeet Dhankhar with his licensed pistol on Friday night, with nine bullets hitting him. He died on the spot, police said, adding that the main accused has been arrested

A Mumbai special NIA court sentences anaesthesiologist Adnanali Sarkar to six years of rigorous imprisonment in a 2023 ISIS terror conspiracy case after he pleads guilty, telling the court he is repenting his wrong deeds

PM Modi extends Diwali 2026 greetings to the nation, wishes happiness and prosperity, and says he will continue his tradition of celebrating the festival with jawans. He also meets Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan to exchange festive wishes

The incident took place on Tuesday when the senior citizen was returning home after shopping. According to the police, the accused followed her into her residential building and snatched the gold chain from her neck while she was climbing the stairs to the second floor. He then fled the spot

The Maharashtra CM said the NCP and NCP (SP) were separate political parties and would take their own decisions on the matter. While Sharad Pawar leads the NCP (SP), Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar heads the NCP, which is an NDA ally and a partner in the ruling Mahayuti coalition in Maharashtra

Police Commissioner Goud said the police received information about an explosion near the rear wall of the Vasundhara Police Outpost around 9 pm on Friday. A sub-inspector and a delivery worker were present at the location at the time

A 50-year-old man allegedly strangled his 41-year-old wife at their Nalasopara home over suspicion about her character before fleeing. He later travelled to Grant Road railway station in south Mumbai, where he died by suicide, police said

A fire broke out on Friday during maintenance work at OIL's Intermediate Tank Farm in Tengakhat following an explosion, according to a statement issued by the public sector undertaking (PSU)

A special court in Thane sentenced a 65-year-old former residential society watchman to life imprisonment until natural death for repeatedly sexually assaulting a minor girl over three years. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 and recommended compensation for the survivor

Maharashtra has allowed offline crop registration through the e-ferfar system for farmers facing technical glitches with the Centre's Digital Crop Survey app. The alternative will apply to the ongoing Kharif season and permit talathi-level inspections where online registration remains impossible

Sanjay Sarju Yadav (45), a resident of Devgaon village in Jharkhand's Palamu district, was apprehended from the Thakurli area based on specific intelligence, the official said

NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar was discharged from Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday after three days of treatment for a chest and respiratory infection. The 85-year-old leader returned to his South Mumbai residence

The fire broke out around 2 am in the settlement near Lema Garden, under the jurisdiction of Gohalpur police station. The flames spread rapidly, engulfing adjoining hutments and destroying household belongings, foodgrains, clothes and other essential items

A parked Mahindra Scorpio police vehicle caught fire near Nitin Company Junction in Thane's Wagle Estate around 12:04 am on Saturday. Firefighters extinguished the blaze by 12:19 am. No injuries were reported. Two autorickshaws also caught fire in a separate incident later that morning

A newly developed chemical process can transform stubborn plastic waste, including polyethylene and polypropylene packaging, into high-value adhesives. Using specialised solvents and light-activated reactions, the technique converts discarded bags and bottles into industrial-grade glue

A study on luna moths found that chemical treatments intended to alter wing markings also produced significantly wider hindwing tails. The discovery suggests that genes linked to wing patterns and cell repair may also influence wing shape and insect evolution

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to suspend journalist Tarun Tejpal's 10-year sentence in the 2013 rape case. The Goa government opposed his plea, with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the state

The Jharkhand High Court on Friday quashed the state government's notification cancelling the JSSC-CGL examination held in September 2024, calling the decision unfair and unjust. The cancellation had followed protests by job aspirants over alleged recruitment irregularities

The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to all office-bearers of the Kerala Congress unit over a social media post targeting CJI Surya Kant. The court said judicial independence was not a matter of political convenience

Seven people, including three children, were killed after an 18-wheel truck ran over a group gathered on the Karra-Torpa road in Jharkhand's Khunti district on Thursday night. They had reportedly gathered to help a scooter rider who fell into a ditch

Two autorickshaws caught fire near Life Line Hospital in Khopat, Thane West, at around 1:53 am on Saturday. Firefighters extinguished the blaze by 2:07 am. No injuries or casualties were reported

Mumbai recorded a slight rise in minimum temperatures on Saturday, November 7, with Colaba at 26 degrees Celsius and Santacruz at 23 degrees Celsius. The citys overall AQI improved to 78, in the satisfactory category, although several monitoring stations across Mumbai and the MMR reported moderate air quality

Kasturba Marg Police have arrested a 60-year-old woman and her 32-year-old daughter-in-law in a drug trafficking case under the NDPS Act. The duo, residents of Borivli East, were traced to an SRA building in Dahisar West. Police said the older woman has been named in 17 criminal cases

Indian-American Congressman-elect Amish Shah has called for Congress to reclaim authority over the Iran war and demanded a comprehensive plan from Defence Department officials to end the conflict. The Arizona Democrat also identified affordability, healthcare and water security as priorities

Delhis 24-hour average AQI stood at 365 on Saturday, keeping the national Capital in the very poor category. The CAQM has invoked GRAP Stage III across Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali, bringing restrictions on construction, vehicles and industrial activities

The Kerala High Court has granted bail to four accused in the October 11 Nedumbassery Mini Cooper crash that killed three youngsters. However, prime accused Suhail Sajeev can be released only after 10 days. The defence told the court that the accused were 19-year-old students

Two men, both aged 22, have been charged over shootings at comedian Kapil Sharmas Kaps Cafe in Surrey and a nearby home in October 2025. The accused were arrested on November 1 and face two counts each of reckless discharge of a firearm. The charges have not been proven in court

Iran has submitted a nuclear proposal to the US through Qatar but says negotiations will begin only after Washington meets seven demands, including lifting sanctions, unfreezing Iranian assets and paying war reparations. Tehran has also ruled out reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Formula Ones newest and youngest world champions Formula Regional Middle East Championship triumph with Mumbai Falcons in 2023 remains a key milestone in his remarkable racing journey

This decision has sparked so much interest and debate in Mumbai, given that encroachment is a hot-button topic in space-crunched Mumbai

A seven-year-old girl has suffered serious retinal damage after a firecracker injury during Diwali last year went untreated. Doctors in Pune diagnosed her with a large macular hole after she gradually developed vision loss, highlighting the risks of ignoring seemingly minor eye injuries

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The National Green Tribunal's Pune bench has issued a notice on an appeal challenging the diversion of 233 hectares of forest land and proposed felling of 32,490 trees for the 3,000 MW Saidongar-1 pumped storage project in Karjat, Raigad

A 2.5-year-old boy was killed after an MG Hector SUV allegedly rammed into his tricycle in Borivali West, Mumbai. His mother was injured in the accident. The 48-year-old doctor driving the SUV was arrested and later granted bail, while a magistrate questioned the police over the charges invoked

In a Diwali relief for 19 Ulwe flat buyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has directed Prathmesh Construction to hand over possession within 30 days of receiving outstanding dues. The developer has disputed the claims and plans to challenge the order before the Bombay High Court

A bomb threat email naming the Bombay High Court, BSE, Amitabh Bachchan's Juhu residence Jalsa and Mahalaxmi Racecourse triggered a security alert in Mumbai on Friday. Police, BDDS and dog squads conducted precautionary searches, but no explosives or suspicious objects were found

A month after its launch by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, the BMC's Participate Mumbai portal has around 500 registered volunteers but no opportunities listed across seven categories. Officials say initiatives will be rolled out by the end of November, while the platform has received 15 citizen proposals

A 22-year-old man has been arrested after two sisters were injured in a firing incident inside their home in Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai. Police identified the accused as Arjun Chavan, while his alleged accomplice remains absconding. The motive behind the shooting is yet to be established

An RTI has revealed that the BMC completed only 13,211 demolitions among 2,14,917 complaints registered on its RETMS portal between March 2016 and October 2026. More than 1.16 lakh complaints were classified as duplicates, raising questions over the civic body's action against illegal constructions

The Maharashtra FDA has seized 5,040 bottles of VS Hair Growth Oil worth Rs 50.34 lakh from a Nashik beauty salon. The product was promoted on social media with claims of hair regrowth on bald heads, but its packaging lacked mandatory manufacturer and licence details

Ahead of Diwali 2026, Maharashtra FDA has issued a food safety advisory urging consumers to check silver leaf, verify FSSAI licences and avoid adulterated sweets. The watchdog has also shared precautions for buying khava, ghee, dry fruits and festive gift hampers

A 42-year-old computer science graduate from Bihar, who once appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 8, was arrested by Mumbai's Kandivli police for allegedly stealing a gold chain worth Rs 5 lakh. Police said business losses and mounting debt allegedly drove him to target jewellery shops

The incident was reported at around 8.08 pm onFriday at Kukreja Palace Building, located on Vallabh Baug Lane in the Pant Nagar area of Ghatkopar East

Palghar Excise Superintendent Ganesh Bargaje said strict surveillance and round-the-clock patrolling were being maintained across routes in the district to prevent inter-state liquor smuggling and illegal liquor operations

The Supreme Court has formed a special committee headed by former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai to oversee eviction and rehabilitation in Tamil Nadu's Agasthyamalai ecological landscape. It has also given the state 30 days to form the remaining Gram Sabhas