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A Shiv Sena delegation met Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, seeking a forensic probe into a purported audio clip in which an alleged Rs 500 crore payment to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange is discussed. The party also called for questioning BJP leaders whose names surfaced in media discussions

The incident took place at the cop's official residence in Sector 22.

While Iran has built substantial infrastructure on its side of the border, the report said, Pakistan has repeatedly postponed work on its section.

Despite the mounting crisis, IOM said it has secured just 14.4 per cent of the 16.62 million dollars needed to respond to the impending El Nino floods.

The urgent call came as Nigeria on Tuesday became the fifth country to record a confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola case.

Voting began on Friday, October 23, in five Maharashtra Legislative Council constituencies covering graduates and teachers seats. A total of 182 candidates are contesting across 2,419 polling stations, with 10.68 lakh voters eligible to cast their votes in the Mahayuti-MVA contest

The privileges written into the Charter by the victors of 1945 gives some countries the procedural means to resist change, he said

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There was one kernel of advice from all: dissent is the pulse beat of democracy, so dissent fearlessly, but act responsibly

Meanwhile, the US is deploying thousands of troops and a third aircraft carrier to bolster its largest Middle East military presence in decades.

The Ekta Bike Rally, part of the National Motorcycle Rally 2026 and an anti-drugs awareness campaign, is scheduled to enter Mumbai through Mankhurd at 4 pm on Friday. Mankhurd Police have appealed to activists, school students and media representatives to gather at Vashi Check Naka Police Chowki

Tusk is on a three-day visit to India amid renewed global push to end the conflict in Ukraine

These projects are like the backbone of cleaning the Yamuna river, Shah said.

Three people were killed on the spot, while another person died on the way to hospital.

After it broke through barriers rescuers had installed, it re-entered the waterway on Thursday, briefly getting trapped. The shark was freed again by rescuers.

Lab experiments showed that tissue fusion allows healthy corals to transfer life-giving algae and nutrients to their bleached partners

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday, October 22, killing 16 people and injuring 32 others. More than 300 houses collapsed, while rescue teams and over 300 police officers were deployed to the affected areas. Eleven injured people were reported to be in serious condition.

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Dominos, Delhi Zaika among those raided; substandard kidney beans worth R50 lakh seized from Nerul warehouse

With Maharashtra reeling from uneven monsoon rainfall and water shortages, meteorologists caution against Super El Nio hype, saying the climate phenomenon is only one of several factors shaping the weather

All accused allegedly linked to weapon supply remanded till October 26 as police seek recovery of firearm

Residents say RMC plants have resulted in area being the most polluted in city

Foundation says civic body must stop tree-felling and act now to combat rising temperatures and pollution

Transplant gives teen a second chance; saviour organ arrives from Mulund to Parel in green corridor

Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar East has covered its unused Rugna Mitra patient assistance booth with a blue tarpaulin, a day after mid-day highlighted concerns over a reported manpower shortage

Hold silent protest on Thursday as 23 letters to authorities in past three months expressing demands go unanswered

Barred from using Sion bridge after inauguration, as ceremony pandal had to be razed first, two-wheeler riders push aside heavy barriers

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In a statement issued on Thursday, BEST outlined several measures adopted to prevent accidents involving its own buses and those operated by wet-lease contractors

According to Indias National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 173 kilometres below the Earths surface. The epicentre was approximately 400 kilometres from Lhasa, the Tibetan capital

The policy is aimed at addressing evolving industrial demands and developing investor-friendly infrastructure. It includes plans to establish a large chemical industrial hub in the Vadhavan Port region of Palghar district

The blocks will be operated from 2.10 am to 3.55 am on each night on the UP and DOWN North-East (NE) lines. The work involves shifting and dismantling 110 kV high-tension towers that currently infringe on the alignment of the proposed Kalyan-Kasara third railway line

Dahanu recorded the highest maximum temperature in the Konkan-Goa region at 38.5 degrees Celsius, 4.8 degrees above normal. Mumbai followed with 37.5 degrees Celsius, four degrees above normal, while Ratnagiri recorded 37.3 degrees Celsius, 4.4 degrees above normal

The FDA has suspended the licences of nine establishments in Mumbai with immediate effect following inspections conducted on Wednesday and Thursday. The action followed alleged violations of Schedule 4 of the Food Safety Regulations, 2011

During the conversation, the two leaders reviewed the sustained momentum in bilateral ties and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the partnership between India and Israel. They also exchanged views on recent developments in West Asia

The health and agriculture ministries said in a joint statement that no risk to the general public had been identified so far. They described the infection as an exceptional case involving a patient who was severely immunocompromised and had been hospitalised for a serious medical condition

The probe is being conducted under the guidance of Pune Conservator of Forests Ashish Thakare and Deputy Conservator of Forests Abhijit Vaikos, officials said

Sion bridge reopened four months ahead of schedule; Vidyavihar crossing travel time reduced from 30 minutes to 10 minutes, says mayor

Purnekar, the Shiv Sena (UBT) Manpada ward chief, was killed on September 29. He was allegedly shot at before being attacked with sharp weapons. Five accused have been arrested in connection with the case so far

The audited accounts, prepared by statutory auditor Sandeep Vyas & Company, Chartered Accountants, were placed before the Senate under Section 29(g) of the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016

Under the 28-point guidelines, construction sites must be enclosed with green cloth, jute sheets or tarpaulin to limit the spread of dust. Structures being demolished must be covered from top to bottom, with continuous water spraying during demolition

The agreement aims to promote the sustainable use of fly ash while supporting infrastructure development and reducing the environmental risks associated with its long-term storage

Citing preliminary information, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the Yemeni Armed Forces were attempting to rescue those aboard the yacht and would provide further details later. He further alleged that the incident threatened international navigation in the Red Sea

The case pertains to an organised network involved in recruiting financially vulnerable women for human egg donation and supplying them to various in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) centres and assisted reproductive technology (ART) banks through donor-supply agents operating under different proprietorships

Four accused were initially detained on October 20 by Delhi Police's Special Cell and later brought to Mumbai. They were produced before Esplanade Court on Thursday

Harshwardhan Sapkal alleged that law and order had deteriorated in Maharashtra and accused the BJP-led Mahayuti government of failing to curb organised crime and gang-related violence. He questioned whether the BJP-led Mahayuti government had given the Bishnoi gang a free hand in Maharashtra

The Mumbai Crime Branch was not investigating hotel bookings and the movements of two accused who allegedly opened fire at actor Tiger Shroffs car outside a turf ground in Juhu

The four accused were initially detained on October 20 by Delhi Police's Special Cell and later brought to Mumbai. The were produced before Mumbai's Esplanade Court on Thursday

Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has cautioned residents that water supply may be available at reduced pressure for one to two days after the shutdown ends

Our intention is not to engage in hollow politics. We have maintained an attitude of cooperation because this is a time when humanity matters, Sule said