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Aaditya Thackeray alleged that the BJP-led Maharashtra government had been formed with the blessings of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar

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The gang reportedly fled with Rs 1,64,513 in cash

He noted that Washingtons intelligence regarding the event remains restricted to details supplied by Russian officials, though US authorities are keeping a close watch due to the inherent risk of infectious diseases migrating beyond their initial source

Reports say fighter jets were ready if aircraft continued towards Tel Aviv

Hanning was arrested in Bad Toelz-Wolfratshausen in southern Germany

Following his arrest, Congress demanded repolling in both constituencies over alleged irregularities

This is a prominent expansion of the shipyards capacity to undertake large and complex platforms

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The order follows directions issued by the Bombay High Court on September 22, 2026, during a suo motu public.

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Khadakpada police have booked three builders in connection with an alleged Rs 176 crore fraud involving hundreds of homebuyers in Kalyan. A 66-year-old retired man alleged that buyers paid substantial amounts for flats in the stalled Taikun Gold Avenue project but were not given possession

There is a significant difference between India before 2014 and India after 2014

Accomplished Mumbai ultramarathoner Satish Gujaran urges more places for desi runners in historic Comrades race which marks 100 years in 2027

Sir Jeffrey Archer put the C in the craft of storytelling with his books that thrilled his legion of fans, especially in India. Like a twist in one of his novels, the master storyteller breathed his last on the eve of his final book, Adam & Eve. Famous Mumbaikars across spectrums recall their Archer moments

Ravi Shastri tells mid-day that he had invited the late novelist to his home when they last interacted

The Election Commission said no political party had sought an appointment with the poll panel until 4 pm on October 6, amid an INDIA bloc protest seeking a meeting with CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The ECI said MPs later sought to meet the Commission but objected to the proposed venue

More aerators, temporary tanks planned as residents seek tighter curbs on Pitru Paksh offerings

At TISS consultation, NCW asks whether laws that look good on paper reach the widow, the farmers wife and the elderly woman they were written for...

Yuva Sena seeks action against Wadala school over alleged fines for students staying absent after Ganeshotsav break

Scientists find brand new river fish and bring back another lost for 157 years

Powai police book 72-year-old Shyam Kacholia after he allegedly made a casteist remark about the Constitution and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar while commenting on student protests at the Van Vihar guest house

Civil Aviation Ministry issues this directive to airlines, airport operators; proposes delaying transition by a few weeks

Owner of eatery where rodent was allegedly found in dosa claims two women demanded R25 lakh or they would recirculate viral clip; duo booked

Shastri Nagar Road in Andheri remains closed for reconstruction of the Mogra nullah bridge, forcing residents and commuters to take detours of over 1 km; BMC, which had initially promised an 18-month timeline, now says the project will be ready by March 2027

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Mumbai Police have banned drones, remote-controlled aircraft, para-gliders, para-motors, hand gliders and hot air balloons across the city for 30 days from October 14, citing possible security threats

The incident occurred in the evening hours at Pala village in the University Police Station limits in Kalaburagi, said officials. The pilot and a trainee co-pilot on board the aircraft are stated to be safe, police said

The investigation has brought seven establishments across five areas under the scanner. The clinics are spread across Bhandup, Jogeshwari, Borivli, Dahisar, and Mankhurd

The fire department received information about the blaze at 8.07 pm on Tuesday. The fire broke out at Preeti Sandwich, located next to Chintamani Jewellers near Talao Pali, Naupada, Thane West. The blaze also affected the MSEDCL DP located adjacent to the sandwich shop

The boy is out of danger, and police have ruled out the claim that he was injected with drugs following his medical examination. According to the complaint registered at Ghatkopar police station, the incident took place around 7.30 pm on Monday near Municipal School No 3 in Bhatwadi

The jackets have been designed to help the ticket-checking staff carry essential equipment more conveniently while allowing them to move freely during intensive checking drives and in crowded locations

The Maharashtra FDA is intensifying its crackdown on adulterated, counterfeit and unsafe food ahead of Navratri and Diwali following an FSSAI directive. Checks will focus on sweets, milk products, edible oils, snacks, beverages and other festive foods

Current Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh will superannuate on the same day. Dixit, who is known for his strategic planning and played a key role during Operation Sindoor, is currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff

The railway zone said intensive checking drives were conducted across Mumbai suburban local trains, long-distance Mail/Express trains, passenger trains and holiday special trains to curb unauthorised travel, prevent revenue leakage and promote travel discipline

The Defence Ministry has signed a Rs 661.50 crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace for fire control systems and launchers for Indian Navy ships. The Buy (Indian-IDDM) deal has at least 68 per cent indigenous content and is expected to support jobs and defence indigenisation

The proposed 150-tonne-per-day (TPD) solid waste processing plant will cater to 14 gram panchayats in eastern Haveli, potentially providing a long-term solution to the region's growing garbage disposal problem

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced two new decrees to address the countrys housing crisis after Parliament rejected similar measures. The proposals include stronger eviction protections and tenant safeguards and will be reviewed before the November 29 snap election

Andheri traffic police penalised around 450 autorickshaw drivers for various traffic violations during a crackdown outside Andheri railway station on Tuesday. The drive will continue throughout the week, with personnel monitoring vehicles around the station

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has urged Imran Khans PTI party to end its protest march toward Islamabad and resume negotiations with the government. The premier warned that continued demonstrations could hurt the economy, while Khans supporters demand his release

The Maharashtra FDA seized 1,394 kg of bananas at APMC Turbhe over artificial ripening and acted against 11 Mumbai establishments for safety violations. It also seized prohibited food stock and vehicles worth Rs 1.29 crore in Mumbai and Palghar and found detergent in milk in Solapur

More than 270 government troops and Iran-backed Houthi fighters were reportedly killed in 24 hours as fighting intensified in Yemen. Government sources cited 115 troop deaths, while Houthi sources reported 160 fighters killed, mainly in Saudi strikes near the Bab al-Mandab strait

Maharashtra Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik will inaugurate the service. Buses from Borivali, Mumbai, and from Swargate in Pune to the airport are also being started. Dadar is one of Mumbais main rail and bus interchanges

Eight girls were injured after a 15-year-old student reportedly stabbed pupils indiscriminately at a school in Istanbuls Basaksehir district. One victim was critically injured and two were in serious condition. Police detained the alleged attacker at the scene

Satish Salian has moved the Bombay High Court seeking deletion or clarification of a clause in its September 2 order on the Disha Salian death case, citing a Supreme Court ruling on who can be treated as an accused

Francis Halzen has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin, opening a new way to study the cosmos and understand the evolution of the universe

Justices Sunita Agarwal, Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Aparesh Kumar Singh took oath at the auditorium of the new Supreme Court block. All Supreme Court judges, judicial officers and officials from various high courts were present at the ceremony

CM Fadnavis said 'Participate Mumbai' was not merely a platform to raise Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds, but a mechanism through which the government, municipal corporation, corporate sector and social organisations could work together on development projects

Kale hit back at Fadnavis over his reported description of the MNS protest as a gathering of chirkuts, or insignificant people. The way the Garjana Morcha happened, so grandly in Mumbai, many people will need Burnol, Kale said, taking a dig at those who criticised the rally

India condemned the attack on Panama-flagged MT On Peace off Oman after a projectile struck the vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring 12 crew members, including 11 Indian nationals. The injured crew were evacuated to Khasab