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Mumbais overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 89 on Thursday morning, placing it in the satisfactory category under Indias national air quality classification. However, readings at several monitoring stations indicated moderate pollution levels in different parts of the city
Rainfall has eased in Odishas Rayagada district as Cyclone Arnab weakens, though authorities remain on high alert. In Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the damage, reporting that crops across more than 70,000 hectares have been inundated
Al-Nuzaili claimed the operations neutralised 239 Houthi fighters and destroyed or damaged 117 military vehicles and pieces of combat equipment, reports Xinhua news agency.
There'll be a meeting set up very soon, and I think a lot of progress is being made
He said the department had over the past two months systematically dismantled every single one of these organisations.
We've worked with Indian law enforcement to shut down tech support and government imposter fraud schemes throughout India, Goldberg said.
India and the US inked the defence framework pact in October last year that sets an ambitious roadmap to further bolster the bilateral defence partnership between the two strategic partners.
About 57,000 people have been evacuated from low-lying areas and coastal regions, a senior National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) official said.
In Maharashtra, the BJP-led ruling Mahayuti was leading in three seats while the Opposition NCP (SP) was ahead in two seats
Congresss Abhijeet Wanjari retained the Nagpur Division Graduates constituency in the Maharashtra MLC elections, defeating BJPs Sudhakar Kohale by 3,271 votes after more than 40 hours of counting. The Maha Vikas Aghadi won three of the five seats, while the ruling Mahayuti secured two
Developed by AgiBot, the Expedition A3 robots executed complex, coordinated movements together.
Researchers found that eating 60 grams of peanuts daily improved brain insulin sensitivity in older adults, specifically enhancing response in memory-related regions like the hippocampus
A total of 147 people were on the Iryo train while 397 were on the Renfe train
Parties representing Arab Israelis were projected to win 19 seats.
You must never spurn the opportunity of listening to Shashi Tharoor speak on cricket. The cricket romantic enthralled his NCPA audience last Saturday through lines, lengths, and overall accuracy
Court notes allegations of sexual assault primarily concerned main accused; says custodial interrogation of applicants is unnecessary after charge sheet filing
We need clear, continual and proper announcements when this is at a boiling point
Bags 1.11L votes against BJP candidate; fulfils dads electoral dream
A private sleeper bus travelling from Jabalpur to Nagpur overturned near an under-construction flyover in Kanhan around 4 am on Wednesday, killing its 40-year-old driver and injuring at least 10 passengers, including children. Police and locals cut open the windows to rescue trapped passengers
Experts say Cyclone Arnab likely to cause light showers over weekend, but wind may not be strong enough to clear Mumbai skies
Four men were killed in 2012, but court rules that prosecution failed to link surviving accused to murders or weapon supply
Statewide inspections uncover expired packaged food, adulterated products and alleged food safety violations
Top docs cite alacrity, awareness on World Stroke Day; survivors speak
Slain Sena (UBT) leader supporters blockade spills over to Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway, commuters stranded for hours, traffic personnel deployed to ease congestion
Specialists reveal that cataracts have been striking people in their 40s and 50s these days
Scammers seem to be innovating almost every day. A father driving home with his children alleges that a two-wheeler rider accused him of running over his foot recently, demanded money and then asked for a UPI transfer; his story has prompted others to share similar experiences
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The accused were produced before the special MCOCA court on Wednesday, a day after the Mumbai Crime Branch invoked provisions of the Act against them. During the hearing, the prosecution moved a formal application seeking permission to re-arrest the accused under the newly added provisions
In the first case, Dindoshi police arrested a man after allegedly recovering 640 grams of mephedrone worth Rs 1.28 crore near Satellite Tower in Hanuman Nagar, Film City Road, in Goregaon East, on Monday
Mumbai airport has shared artistic impressions of its proposed Terminal 1 revamp, showcasing plans for indoor greenery, a giant flamingo sculpture and a larger check-in hall. The redevelopment aims to raise annual passenger capacity from 15 million to 20 million
The airport operator has asked airlines to submit their transition plans by November 3, 2026, for the proposed shift during the Northern Summer 2027 season. The proposal was discussed at a meeting between MIAL and the Airline Operators Committee (AOC) on Wednesday
In a post on X, PM Modi said, MLC elections in 28 seats across four big states Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Elections were held using ballot papers. Guess how many seats Congress won
Bawankule has directed the Pune civic body to expedite development at Phulewada and Bhidewada ahead of Mahatma Jyotirao Phules bicentenary year. The meeting also discussed OBC student hostels, recruitment backlogs and welfare measures for Denotified and Nomadic Tribes
In a statement, the CJP said a fundamental principle of democracy was that people should choose their government, rather than the government choosing its voters. It alleged that the SIR exercise had undermined this principle and said Kumar had lost the trust required to oversee free and fair elections
The CBI has arrested an Income Tax Inspector posted at Scindia House in Mumbai for allegedly accepting a Rs 15 lakh bribe to settle a benami property inquiry. The agency also seized Rs 11 lakh in cash and incriminating documents during searches at the accused officers premises
Developed under the Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act and the Government Process Re-engineering (GPR) initiative, the GIS-based geoportal aims to make planning-related services faster, more transparent and accessible to citizens
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde announced the decision on Wednesday and directed the civic administration to disburse the amount along with employees' regular November salaries. The decision was taken at a meeting held in the mayor's chamber to discuss the Diwali ex-gratia payment for civic employees
According to the police officials, the incident took place around 8.10 pm on October 25, when the police received information that a young man was allegedly attempting suicide. The officers managed to persuade the young man to abandon the attempt and brought him to safety
Dahanu in the Konkan region recorded the state's highest maximum temperature at 36.7 degrees Celsius, while Nashik recorded the lowest minimum at 14.3 degrees Celsius, according to the weather bulletin
The accused allegedly operated the unauthorised call centre for financial gain, concealing their identities and posing as customer care representatives of the two prominent companies. The police seized four laptops, nine chargers and headphones each, four mobile phones
The largest single seizure was reported in Nagpur division, where officials confiscated 1,795 kg of sonpapdi worth approximately Rs 10.60 lakh from a food business in Kamthi. The establishment was reportedly operating without the required licence or registration
During the drive, the civic body inspected 214 establishments across markets and commercial areas. Officials seized 30 kg of banned plastic and collected Rs 69,100 in fines from those found violating the rules
Two daily services will operate in each direction between Neral and Matheran, with one train featuring a Vistadome coach and another offering a first-class coach. As a precautionary measure, train services between Neral and Matheran remain suspended during the monsoon season, from June to October
The Navi Mumbai Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted awareness activities at government offices in Belapur and Uran, besides staging street plays at Vashi and Nerul railway stations, as part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026. It also shared helplines for reporting alleged corruption
The civic body has directed the plants to rectify the deficiencies within seven days of receiving the notices and submit photographic evidence of compliance. Failure to meet the deadline could invite strict action under applicable laws, the BMC said
Thane Municipal Corporation has stepped up its property tax recovery drive, issuing notices to 6,580 property owners, initiating seizure proceedings against 286 properties, disconnecting water supply to 73 properties and sealing or restricting the use of 126 properties
The exhibition will be held at the Garrison Battalion PT Ground, Colaba Military Station, and will remain open to visitors from 9 am to 4 pm on all three days. The event will feature a weapons and equipment showcase, military band performances and drone demonstrations
The vacancies include one post each for Establishment Officer, Accounts Officer and Assistant Section Officer. The appointments will be made on a contractual or service-agreement basis, according to the centres Managing Director
The Chief Minister said the use of AI, integrated databases and digital systems would help the government identify eligible beneficiaries, verify claims, assess the effectiveness of welfare schemes and improve the delivery of public services