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Sahil Wakode's parents move Bombay HC, seek CBI or SIT probe

In their petition, Ravindra and Sonali Wakode alleged that their son faced caste-based humiliation at the institute and that the police had failed to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death

31 Oct 2026 11:11 pm
A bloody good food trail

Eat your way through gore-inspired menus at these restaurants, bars and cafs

31 Oct 2026 10:48 pm
I love that pizza is totally democratic

These days, chef Alex Sanchez is spending time working the dough for his new pizza bar in the Fort district

31 Oct 2026 10:46 pm
California: One dead, six injured in firing at store selling Halloween costumes

Gunfire rang out inside Spirit Halloween, a store at the Solano Town Centre in Fairfield late Friday, the Fairfield Police Department said in a statement posted to social media

31 Oct 2026 10:32 pm
Seven injured after lift plunges from fifth floor in Vasai building

According to residents, a major tragedy was averted because the housing society had installed safety springs at the bottom of the lift shaft. The lift had a carrying capacity of five people

31 Oct 2026 9:35 pm
President Murmu attends Godavari Aarti, launches song for 2027 Nashik Kumbh Mela

President Murmu called for the upcoming Kumbh Mela to blend its rich spiritual traditions with modern infrastructure, environmental conservation and effective waste management

31 Oct 2026 9:01 pm
Mumbai: Over 12,000 participate in BJP's 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' march

Union Commerce and Industry Minister and Mumbai North MP Piyush Goyal led the march, which saw the participation of BJP and Shiv Sena leaders from the Eknath Shinde faction

31 Oct 2026 7:34 pm
Man held for filming women on Mumbai local trains, morphing images using AI

The accused, a 31-year-old tailor residing in Vasai East area of Palghar district in Maaharashtra, was traced following a technical investigation, police said

31 Oct 2026 7:12 pm
BMC launches 10-day road-cleaning drive to curb dust pollution

The drive focuses on major arterial roads and identified dust-prone stretches, with intensive cleaning, mechanised sweeping, dust removal and water sprinkling planned ahead of the festival

31 Oct 2026 6:24 pm
Congo reports more than 5,000 Ebola deaths amid rising cases

he Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 5,026 lives out of 10,351 reported infections, according to the latest data from the country's Ministry of Health. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, was declared in mid-May and has spread to other African countries

31 Oct 2026 6:13 pm
Karnataka Ponzi scam: ED seizes assets worth Rs 427 crore

The action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The attached assets include bank balances, fixed deposits, shares, bungalows, agricultural land, residential properties and other real estate investments

31 Oct 2026 6:12 pm
Mumbai Police secures conviction in 2018 kidnapping and extortion case

According to the police, the incident took place on August 3, 2018, when the 13-year-old boy was allegedly abducted by unidentified persons while returning home alone

31 Oct 2026 5:19 pm
Mumbai Police traces robbery accused after 36 yrs, arrests him in Gujarat

The accused was arrested from the Por village in Vadodara district on October 30 following an investigation involving technical analysis and intelligence gathering, police said

31 Oct 2026 4:57 pm
Nitin Nabin to lead BJP's Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' campaign in Haryana

BJP chief Nitin Nabin will lead the march against what the BJP describes as the opposition's misinformation, propaganda and orchestrated chaos on a day the opposition INDIA bloc will hold a rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi against the SIR and alleged vote theft

31 Oct 2026 4:37 pm
Passenger's mobile snatched near Thakurli; Dombivli Railway cops nab suspect

The suspect allegedly took advantage of the train slowing down to snatch the passenger's mobile phone before fleeing. The Dombivli Railway Police subsequently launched an investigation into the incident

31 Oct 2026 4:19 pm
BJP plans to go solo in Maharashtra Zilla Parishad elections: Former MP Gavit

Former MP Gavit's remarks come amid differences between the BJP and its ruling alliance partner, the Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, over the recent Maharashtra Legislative Council elections

31 Oct 2026 3:46 pm
One Nation One Election to reduce governance disruptions: JPC chief

One Nation, One Election was PM Modi's vision to conduct parliamentary and Assembly elections together, arguing that holding multiple elections throughout the year was unproductive and not in the country's interest, said JPC chief Chaudhary

31 Oct 2026 3:37 pm
Kerala: Family found dead by hanging at home in Kottayam

A family of three members were found dead by handing in the morning, after the relatives tried to reach them, but couldn't. They opened the main door of the house that was locked from indside and found three of them hanging in different sides of the house. Polce suspects it to be a case of suicide.

31 Oct 2026 2:53 pm
Mumbai airport to shut both runways for six hours on November 19

Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), which operates the airport, said runways 09/27 and 14/32 will remain non-operational from 11 am to 5 pm IST

31 Oct 2026 2:51 pm
MACT awards Rs 1.80 cr to kin of couple killed in Mumbai-Pune Expressway crash

The accident took place on December 23, 2018, when a car driven by Ankit Bhupindersingh Chugh rammed into the rear of a truck after the heavy vehicle applied its brakes

31 Oct 2026 2:41 pm
President hoists religious flag, heralds Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh

The ceremony was held amid Vedic chants, the blowing of conch shells and the presence of prominent religious leaders and dignitaries

31 Oct 2026 2:30 pm
Rahul Gandhi recalls 'beautiful gift' from Indira Gandhi, an Upanishadic mantra

Rahul Gandhi also paid floral tributes to Indira Gandhi at her memorials at Shakti Sthal and 1, Safdarjung Road

31 Oct 2026 2:02 pm
Gujarat: PM Modi visits 12-acre Rain Forest attraction in Ekta Nagar

PM Modi visits the 12-acre Rain Forest and Vaman Vriksha Vatika in Gujarat's Ekta Nagar during Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations. The Rain Forest features artificial rainfall, waterfalls, landscaped greenery and a glass skywalk, expanding tourism around the Statue of Unity

31 Oct 2026 1:49 pm
Srinagar: EOW files charge sheet against two accused of duping job seekers

The Economic Offences Wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed a charge sheet against two individuals accused of defrauding job seekers. The accused allegedly promised overseas employment opportunities and collected more than Rs 15 lakh from applicants. Officials confirmed the development on Saturday.

31 Oct 2026 1:39 pm
Mumbai: Woman rams multiple vehicles, tries to run over cops in Juhu; booked

The woman allegedly sped away after hitting a stationary car, knocking down a scooter and a motorcycle, and colliding with another car during her escape attempt, an official said.

31 Oct 2026 1:32 pm
PM Modi unveils 31 new projects to boost tourism around the Statue of Unity

PM Modi inaugurates 23 tourism and infrastructure projects and lays foundation stones for eight others worth Rs 426.71 crore in Ekta Nagar. New attractions include an IRCTC hotel, Ekta Cruise, Rain Forest and Eco Trail, alongside roads and visitor facilities

31 Oct 2026 1:07 pm
Ranchi: Three members of the family arrested for murder of revenue official

A land revenue official was killed at his home in Ranchi by three member of a family after he rejected their land mutaton request due to discrepancies in documents. The officials said that angered by the rejection, the member killed him.

31 Oct 2026 1:06 pm
Delhi: Traffic curbs imposed ahead of INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan

The traffic police has imposed restrictions at several places in Delhi, ahead of the INDIA bloc's nov 1 rally that has been scheduled at ramlila maidan. The officilas said that commuters will face heavy congestion as the some places and traffic diversion for untroubled travel.

31 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
Mumbai Harbour line trains disrupted after cloth gets entangled in OHE at Sewri

The incident occurred on platform number two of Sewri railway station at around 9.45 am, bringing CSMT-bound local train services to a halt, Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Swapnil Nila said

31 Oct 2026 12:22 pm
US approves potential USD 2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine

The US has authorised a potential USD 2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot interceptors to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy has urged Washington and European allies to accelerate deliveries, warning that Russian missile strikes on critical energy infrastructure pose growing winter security risks

31 Oct 2026 11:58 am
President Droupadi Murmu to visit Maharashtra and Haryana from Oct 31 to Nov 1

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Maharashtra and Haryana from October 31 to November 1, attending the Simhastha Maha Kumbh ceremony in Nashik, Haryana's 60th anniversary celebrations and a Swami Shraddhanand centenary event in Kurukshetra

31 Oct 2026 11:57 am
Uttarakhand: Operation underway to recover bodies from the helicopter crash

A privately run helicopter crashed in Uttarakhand, killing all six of its passengers and the rescue operation has resumed, after it was halted due to darkness on friday. The officials said that recovering bodies would be difficult, but the teams are dispatched and the rescue operation is underway.

31 Oct 2026 11:57 am
Maharashtra earmarks 5 pc of district funds for fodder schemes amid drought

A government resolution (GR) issued by the Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Department on Friday directs district collectors to establish fodder banks, set reference price ceilings for dry fodder and introduce biometric tracking at cattle camps

31 Oct 2026 11:07 am
PM Modi transfers Rs 18,680 crore to 9.34 crore farmers under PM-KISAN scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases the 24th PM-KISAN instalment, transferring over Rs 18,680 crore to 9.34 crore farmers, and launches projects worth Rs 14,000 crore in Gujarat, focusing on agriculture, dairy, animal husbandry, railways and rural infrastructure

31 Oct 2026 11:06 am
Tukaram Mundhe credits team after Harsh Goenka calls him 'hero of the evening'

Goenka, chairman of RPG Enterprises, shared a post on X after meeting Mundhe for the first time. He described the bureaucrat as the hero of the evening and praised his efforts to take action against food adulteration, unsafe kitchens and influential establishments

31 Oct 2026 10:43 am
Delhi: Four killed, two injured in blaze at Mangolpuri shoe factory

Four people were killed and two injured after a fire broke out at a shoe factory in northwest Delhi's Mangolpuri Industrial Area on Friday night. Twenty fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and six unconscious people were rescued and taken to hospital

31 Oct 2026 10:40 am
Mumbai weather: Rain returns for second day as temperatures remain above normal

Minimum temperatures remained above normal, with Colaba recording 27.2 degrees Celsius, 2.9 degrees above normal. Santacruz registered a minimum of 25.2 degrees Celsius, also 2.9 degrees above normal, according to weather data recorded on Saturday morning

31 Oct 2026 10:19 am
G20 FMs meeting: Jaishankar discusses global issues with counterparts

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and counterparts from Argentina, Mexico, Brazil and Germany on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Atlanta, discussing bilateral ties, trade, defence, critical minerals and global cooperation

31 Oct 2026 10:14 am
Mumbai Diary: Saturday Dossier

The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce

31 Oct 2026 10:06 am
SC sets December 1 deadline for Anant Singh to surrender in Bihar murder case

Following the SC order, Singh said, I will abide by the directive of the Supreme Court and surrender myself before December 1.

31 Oct 2026 9:13 am
Manoj Tiwari takes dip in Yamuna, says river pollution levels have halved

He further asserted that people can now celebrate Chhat puja in the Yamuna once again.

31 Oct 2026 9:06 am
Cyclone Arnab triggers heavy snowfall in Nepal, stranding hundreds of trekkers

The extreme weather and freezing temperatures disrupted trekking activities along major routes, including the Kanchenjunga trail, trapping tourists travelling to and from base camps.

31 Oct 2026 9:00 am
237-million-year-old fossils reveal existence of a fully marine amphibian

The creature inhabited ancient deep-sea environments defying modern amphibian biology.

31 Oct 2026 8:55 am
MP: Girl allegedly kills 4-year-old boy by pushing him into rooftop water tank

After the girl admitted to the crime, she was produced before a court, which sent her to a juvenile home.

31 Oct 2026 8:51 am
New SPIFFI imaging technique captures live cell dynamics in real-time

A new imaging technique called Spatial Polarisation-Induced Fluorescence Fluctuation Imaging (SPIFFI) overcomes this limitation by leveraging light polarisation during a single camera exposure

31 Oct 2026 8:47 am
Mike Tyson ko gussa kyun aata hai

The Netflix documentary on boxing legend Mike Tyson projects his wildest side, but at the heart of those antics is childhood trauma and extreme poverty that repeatedly knocked him down

31 Oct 2026 8:43 am
Govt must always prioritise tree transplantation

Transplanting trees in already green, remote areas means the city has lost the little green it had and is an exercise in inanity.

31 Oct 2026 8:38 am
Ajay Devgn, SRK and Tiger Shroff under FDA scanner over Vimal Elaichi campaign

Department alleges that the advertisements indirectly promoted pan masala, a banned product in Maharashtra, through surrogate branding

31 Oct 2026 8:35 am
Maharashtra FDA impounds 28,753 quintals of substandard edible oil

FDA seizes substandard edible oil worth Rs 18.95-cr, suspends 80 food business licences

31 Oct 2026 8:34 am
Mumbai: Nanded man arrested for renting out bank account in Rs 30 lakh scam

Cops allege that youths chat history revealed that he was in contact with multiple gangs of fraudsters

31 Oct 2026 8:33 am