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In a post on X, Prithviraj Chavan described the allegations in the report as serious and questioned the manner in which decisions were allegedly taken within the poll panel

CM Devendra Fadnavis also rejected reports of differences within the poll panel, saying all three election commissioners had stated in a joint press statement that decisions related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) were taken unanimously

The vessel was carrying more than 50 people when it capsized on Saturday night in the Idjwi territory, in South Kivu province, said Felix Habiragi, chief of the village of Kisheke near the scene of the accident

A protest will be held on Oct 2, Gandhi Jayanti, with retailers planning to temporarily stop accepting UPI payments and symbolically cover their UPI QR codes with black cloth, AIMRA said

Speaking at the Bamboo Economy and Sustainability Summit in Mumbai on Sunday, Varma suggested that Maharashtra could adopt successful bamboo-based models from his home state Tripura. He said districts such as Gadchiroli could emerge as important centres for developing a strong bamboo value chain, benefiting farmers and tribal communities

Manufacturers have cited rising prices of key inputs such as copper, aluminium and steel, higher costs of crude oil derivatives and freight, as well as currency exchange volatility amid the ongoing West Asia crisis

Eknath Shinde said Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the public and accused the opposition INDIA alliance of relying on what he called false narratives.

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and alleged that the process of verifying voter records had been centralised with the Election Commission

The accused visited the house of Abhishek Namdev Karkambe (23) at Shikrapur in Pune district, took him along on the pretext of an outing and then allegedly strangled him to death, a police official said

From chips to ships, from screws to complete weapon systems, this will take India to strategic autonomy, he said, underlining the importance of indigenous design, innovation and adaptation across the defence sector

Shinde, who heads the Shiv Sena and is part of the ruling alliance in Maharashtra, said opposition parties did not raise similar concerns when the Congress won elections in several states

Addressing the 138th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Modi said the Indian Army carried out the operation on September 28-29, 2016, targeting terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC)

The Maharashtra government on Saturday declared drought conditions in 265 talukas across 32 districts, covering about 74 per cent of the state, following deficient rainfall and prolonged dry spells

The tremor was recorded at 10.33 pm, with its epicentre located at a depth of 5 kilometres in the Talasari area, officials said on Sunday; according to officials, the seismic activity was of low intensity and was felt in parts of the district

The accused have been identified as Harshkumar Thakor, a resident of Gojariya in Gujarat's Mahesana district, and Vinay Pathak, who allegedly acted as an agent in the case

The heavy rainfall in Chhattisgarh inundated several low-lying areas, caused rivers and streams to swell and disrupted road connectivity. The resulting flood-like conditions also affected neighbouring areas of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra

The civic body said the highest quantity was transported on September 26, when 510.92 MT of material was moved through 131 vehicle trips. Among the civic wards, K/West recorded the highest quantity at 314.82 MT, followed by S Ward with 253.58 MT and D Ward with 249.43 MT

A high tide of 4.35 metres is expected at 11.59 am on September 27. Another high tide of 4.51 metres is forecast at 12.38 am on September 28

Zelenskyy said Russia was recruiting citizens from several countries and sending them to the battlefield.

Bokinda later informed reporters that the death toll had risen from the initial figure of 13 to 17 after authorities recovered 16 adult bodies and the body of a baby once the fire at the wreckage was brought under control.

Araghchi said Iran was awaiting a formal US position from mediators before taking a final decision, adding that any move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would depend on Tehran's conditions being fulfilled

The state received 19 times its normal rainfall in the past 24 hours, with heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds damaging standing crops and 117 houses, they said.

India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 last year, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack that had killed 26 civilians. New Delhi has consistently denied any third-party intervention

Charni Road witnessed the highest concentration of passengers during the period, with around 45 lakh passengers using the station amid the heightened movement associated with the festival

According to information received from the authorities, the incident took place opposite the Parsi Panchayat Gate. Initial reports indicated that two people had suffered suffocation after being exposed to the chemical smell inside the public toilet

The incident was reported at around 11.48 pm near Ayyappa Temple. The vehicle, an MG Hector bearing registration number MH 49 BK 5588, was parked inside a shed at the Parnakuti building when it caught fire

On the same date last year, the lakes had 14,34,790 ML, or 99.13 per cent of their useful capacity. In 2024, the stock stood at 14,38,398 ML, also 99.38 per cent

The mens team were one good strike away from being beaten. That should keep them in fine fettle when they begin their Asian Games campaign. Theyll have to be watchful as the pitch will be uncertain and the outfields softness can be a concern

The city of Kelkits Chamber of Commerce and Industry worked alongside the Gumushane Governorship, to create the largest pot of baked beans in the world

At a recent event at Londons iconic Gherkin building in the City of London, the company showcased the UKs leading gherkin brand Mrs Elswood in its wide varieties and flavours

Zelenskyy told reporters he has not yet received feedback from the White House about Trumps talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping but expects to learn the outcome

The White House officials on Saturday only said that the US officials were having quite positive and constructive conversations about peace deals with mediators on the Iran war.

The controversy spans objections raised by Joshi and Sandhu on issues such as changes to Form 6 used for new voter enrolment, the functioning of the online system ECINET, the redistribution of work in the IT division, appeals in the West Bengal SIR, and the handling of cases involving voters in Goa, for instance

Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Saturday directed officials to finalise the project in coordination with the Delhi Police and implement it as soon as possible

Even the hump, once associated in India with Shivas sacred symbol, the linga, is prized there as a delicacy.

If were being honest, Dhurandhar bhai, it is because of you that we may have lost out.

The Poshir dam in Karjat sees a face-off between the state and the locals as the project will submerge 2000 acres of eco-sensitive forest land to meet MMRs growing water needs

The workshop is also looking at strengthening local marine-animal stranding response networks and expanding citizen science

In a separate incident, a local resident, 68, suddenly collapsed and died near Lalbaugcha Raja pandal

On the final day of Ganeshotsav, a sea of devotees bade the deity a loving farewell, just until next year

The services include special trains connecting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) with Gorakhpur, Chennai, Bengaluru, Latur, Nagpur and Kolhapur, besides services from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT), Hadapsar, Pune and Nagpur to destinations in several states

The Deccan Odyssey has begun its 202627 season with a new exterior vinyl wrap, Maharashtra heritage-themed coach names and QR codes offering information on the states history, culture, food traditions and tourist attractions

The BMC said 36,268 Ganesh idols had been immersed across Mumbai by 6 pm on Saturday, including 7,051 public idols, 28,657 household idols and 560 Gauri idols, in a later update to its immersion count

Mumbai will see a joint protest march by Raj and Uddhav Thackeray on October 4 against the Election Commission and SIR, with the Thackeray cousins appealing to political parties and citizens to join the rally

Rescuers searching a collapsed building in Athens Plaka district recovered two unconscious people after a blast believed to have been caused by a gas leak. Crews continued searching for four others, while nearby buildings were evacuated and an investigation into the explosion was underway

Thane Municipal Corporation said 10,281 Ganesh idols, including 281 public idols, were immersed across the city on Anant Chaturdashi, with 6,867 immersions taking place in artificial ponds amid the civic bodys eco-friendly arrangements

Bhiwandi warehouse owner and four others have been booked for allegedly storing, distributing and selling expired and damaged food items in Anjur Phata. Police seized rice, flour, snacks and cold drinks worth Rs 10.31 lakh during a raid

A special cleanliness drive at Mumbais Juhu beach after Ganeshotsav 2026 saw around 34 tonnes of waste collected. The initiative was jointly organised by Divyaj Foundation, BMC, Mumbai Police and NGO MeghaShrey

After Maharashtra declared 265 talukas drought-affected, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray urged the state government to focus on implementing the relief package and ensuring every affected farmer receives assistance

The drive, conducted from Monday to Thursday, resulted in the collection of 6,300 kg of wet waste, 3,700 kg of dry waste, 83 kg of special-care waste, and 47 kg of sanitary waste. At the Coach Care Centre in Surat, around 200 kg of waste was cleared and handed over to civic authorities