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Jarange, whose hunger strike entered its 16th day on Sunday, made the allegations while addressing supporters and media persons at the protest site in Antarwali Sarati village in Maharashtra's Jalna district

According to the MMMOCL, since the new section will be integrated with operational Metro Lines 2A, 7 and Line 9 Phase 1, its signalling system needs to be tested with the existing network before commissioning

BRICS comprises Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. BRICS partner countries are: Belarus, Cuba, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Vietnam

Welcoming Prince Rahim on his first official visit to the state as the fifth Aga Khan, Fadnavis highlighted Maharashtra's readiness to scale up public-private partnerships with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)

Vladimir Putin participated in the two-day BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, which brought together leaders from BRICS member and partner countries, along with outreach invitees

The first look of Mumbai Cha Raja at Ganesh Galli was unveiled on Sunday, September 13, ahead of Ganeshotsav 2026. The unveiling marked the beginning of the Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandals 99th year, a day before Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations begin across Mumbai

According to the data, BKC Fire Station recorded the highest rainfall at 147.6 mm. Borivali Fire Station recorded 138 mm, while Bandra Fire Station received 135.6 mm. The R Central Office recorded 135 mm, and Magathane Bus Depot received 133.6 mm

Speaking after inaugurating a manuscript exhibition at the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, Shah stressed the need to preserve and promote Indias knowledge traditions, history, languages, manuscripts and archives in the country and globally

BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide appealed to festival organisers, advertisers and citizens to cooperate with the civic bodys Pedestrian First campaign and strictly follow the rules issued for displaying commercial advertisements during the Ganeshotsav and Navratri festival

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Mumbais Sahyadri Guest House on Sunday. The nearly 30-minute meeting came amid the ongoing Maratha quota agitation and activist Manoj Jaranges planned hunger strike from September 19

A Mumbai consumer commission has directed New India Assurance to pay Victorinox India Rs 8.06 crore over a fire insurance claim related to a 2019 warehouse blaze. The panel held that the claim was unfairly rejected on technical grounds despite the loss being assessed by the insurers surveyor

Highlighting the summit theme, 'Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth', Modi said India had been able to advance the common vision of BRICS with the support of all member states

The BRICS and outreach nations' leaders are scheduled to participate in an open session focusing on the core pillars of this year's theme, 'Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth'

The United States has approved an additional $1 million to support Nepals efforts to identify flood victims, taking its State Department assistance above USD 5 million. FBI forensic specialists are working with Nepal Police on DNA analysis and disaster victim identification

A fire broke out in the battery box of a BEST electric bus near Kalimata Mandir in Chembur on Sunday morning. The Mumbai Fire Brigade, police and BEST personnel responded, with the blaze extinguished by 9:34 am. No injuries were reported

Mumbais seven lakes collectively hold 96.61 per cent of their total live storage capacity, with 13,98,318 million litres of water as of September 13. Vihar Lake remains 100 per cent full, while Bhatsa stands at 97.82 per cent

Mumbai woke to moderate rain on Sunday as showers continued across the city. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and parts of Maharashtra, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, rainfall and gusty winds

France has launched Pegase 26, a 40-day global fighter jet mission aimed at projecting military power and strengthening air defence cooperation with strategic partners including India, Japan, South Korea and Indonesia

A 54-year-old Greek woman has given birth to a baby girl after using an embryo that had been frozen for 22 years. The couple made the decision months after their 21-year-old son died in a road crash and raced against Greeces IVF age limit

Iraq has confirmed that attacks on Saudi Arabias key East-West Crude Oil Pipeline were launched from Iraqi territory. Baghdad ordered an investigation and dismissed senior security officials, while Saudi Arabia shut the pipeline as a precaution

The Allahabad High Court criticised the Uttar Pradesh government over the alleged misuse of the Goonda Act, calling it a powerful law that must be invoked with caution. The court quashed an order branding Zahid Ali a goonda and externing him for six months

Duleep Trophy champs East prolonged their second innings unnecessarily. The first innings lead being enough is one reason India struggle to take wickets on good pitches. How does a team learn to take 20 wickets if they dont bowl twice in a domestic game?

A Wildlife Institute of India study has found abandoned mining areas in Delhis Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary to be the most bird-rich habitat surveyed. Researchers recorded 130 bird species across 15 habitat types during a year-long study.

IMDs Regional Meteorological Centre Mumbai has forecast thunderstorms, lightning, rain and gusty winds across Mumbai and its suburbs over the weekend. A yellow alert is in place, with isolated areas likely to receive very heavy rainfall and winds up to 70 kmph.

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The Mughal gardens were orchards, full of fruit bearing and flower bearing trees, creating a heady scent through the seasons.

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An alert Mumbai police team foiled a late-night suicide bid on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link around 1 am on Saturday. PSI Ramesh Pednekar and Constable Sachin Satam spotted the man and rescued him just as he was allegedly preparing to jump

The week-long Bandra Fair begins at Mt Mary Church as the BMC assures devotees and residents that auctioned stalls will operate as usual. The civic body clarified that only encroachments were removed and no permitted fair stalls were affected

Mumbai Police have arrested two men who were absconding for nearly three decades in separate serious criminal cases. The accused were wanted in a 1995 rape case and a 1997 kidnapping and rape case, with police using local inquiries, informants and technical information to trace them

More than 1,000 tribal community members who marched from Sanjay Gandhi National Park towards the Governors bungalow have called off their protest after officials assured them of a meeting on Forest Rights Act claims, basic amenities and other demands

A decades-old dumping ground in Devlali is being transformed into Nashiks first Miyawaki urban forest, with around 42,000 saplings from more than 40 indigenous species planted across 1.40 hectares

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A Mumbai-based Air India pilot died after being found unconscious at a Delhi hotel during a layover on Friday. The pilot had recently moved from Air India Express and was undergoing conversion training to operate Boeing 787 aircraft

The searches were conducted at locations in Kupwara, Kulgam, Bandipora, Baramulla, and Sopore to unearth further evidence relating to the conspiracy and to ascertain the roles of individuals providing logistical and other support to infiltrated terrorists

Punjab gangster Amritpal Singh has been extradited from Moldova to India in connection with multiple criminal cases, including a double murder, the CBI said. The extradition marks Indias first such case from a European country, according to the agency

A special Shiv Sena Express carrying Ganesh devotees from Mumbai to Konkan departed Dadar on September 12 ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. Shiv Sena leader Nilesh N Rane said the train was headed for Kudal and was flagged off in the presence of party workers and Konkan residents

The Houthis, who have for years controlled large parts of northern Yemen, launched a large-scale offensive last week against Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, scoring one victory after another in fighting that has left hundreds dead

The DBLR is part of the Mumbai Coastal Road (North), an ambitious BMC infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic congestion in MMR and providing smoother connectivity. The larger project, including interchanges and link roads, spans around 60 km

Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of the India-Afghanistan T20 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 13. Traffic restrictions, diversions and parking curbs will begin from 2 pm amid the ongoing BRICS Summit in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Modi thanked China for its support during Indias BRICS chairship and welcomed discussions on bilateral cooperation

The MEA said there is no proposal for a BRICS currency as of now, while discussions on trade in local currencies have been underway. The ministry said local currency settlement could reduce transaction costs and complement the global payment system

The GSB Seva Mandal, Kings Circle, will celebrate its 72nd Ganeshotsav from September 14 to 18, 2026. The five-day festivities will begin with the unveiling of the sacred Virat Darshan of Lord Maha Ganapati

The mandal informed Ganesh devotees, photographers and media representatives about the postponement through a notice, stating that the new date and time for the event will be announced officially

Thane Metros Ghansoli-Kapurbawdi route has completed its trial run, Maharashtra minister Pratap Sarnaik said. Services are expected to begin by December, offering improved connectivity and a faster, safer public transport option for commuters across Thane

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed BRICS leaders, including Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, at Bharat Mandapam against a backdrop featuring Tamil Nadus iconic Ramanathaswamy temple, with Modi also explaining its significance to the Chinese president

Maharashtra FDA has seized food stock worth Rs 4.45 crore in a two-day festive-season crackdown, including over 75,000 kg of butter in Ahilyanagar and more than 18,000 kg of paneer, khoya and curd in Pune, along with sweets and milk

BRICS member nations and partners adopted the New Delhi Declaration by consensus at the 2026 summit, calling for restraint in West Asia, dialogue and diplomacy, zero tolerance for terrorism, and an end to protectionist trade measures

With Ganesh Chaturthi set to begin on September 14, these traditional festival hubs are demanding a practical balance between environmental safeguards and the long-standing tradition of sea immersion