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Donald Trump confirms Iran contact, offers no sign of deal

The questions came during a White House event on a proposed steel investment in Iowa

29 Sep 2026 9:39 am
PM Benjamin Netanyahu meets Emirati leader in secret weekend trip to Abu Dhabi

Netanyahu asked Sheikh Mohamed to deny the report, according to the person who purported to have first-hand information about the meeting

29 Sep 2026 9:23 am
Mumbai weather update: Partly cloudy skies, very light rain likely in some areas

The forecast issued at 8 am on September 29 said the city and suburbs may experience partly cloudy conditions, with a possibility of very light rain or thundershowers at some locations

29 Sep 2026 9:22 am
40 rescued after boat capsizes in waters west of Puerto Rico, two dead

Many of them do so on makeshift vessels that sometimes capsize in rough waters, with Monday marking the latest deadly voyage

29 Sep 2026 9:18 am
From cocktails to bites: Indulge in these new food menus in Mumbai this week

While you can explore a curated cocktail menu, you can also indulge in Buffalo Chicken Wings glazed with buffalo hot sauce served with blue cheese ranch, and more

29 Sep 2026 9:16 am
Enjoy relishing unique dishes from northeast India at this pop-up in Mumbai

Savour rare dishes Phaley, Fumbi and Kewa Datshi at an ongoing pop-up at a Lower Parel favourite

29 Sep 2026 9:12 am
Rohit Pawar threatens Samruddhi Expressway blockade over Maharashtra drought aid

Rohit Pawar said the state government had declared drought in several parts of Maharashtra but had not yet announced the quantum of financial assistance for affected farmers

29 Sep 2026 9:10 am
Ebola virus in Congo has reached 8067

Congo announced an outbreak on May 15, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus

29 Sep 2026 9:06 am
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launches gold ring scheme for newborn babies

Rolling out the scheme at the Government Rajaji hospital here, Vijay held the babies for a while and gave away the gold rings

29 Sep 2026 9:04 am
Congress workers: Gaddar Gyanesh painted on CECs Agra residence

The protesters arrived at Kumars residence in the morning in large numbers and raised slogans outside his Vijay Nagar home

29 Sep 2026 9:00 am
Maharashtra govt sets up chief secretary-led panel amid MLC poll code

The committee will scrutinise proposals from government departments before they are forwarded to election authorities, according to a circular issued by the General Administration Department on Monday

29 Sep 2026 8:56 am
Pope Leo XIV urged religious leaders to preach peace and unity

He urged Europe to draw from its Christian roots and traditions of dialogue to blunt the desire for domination driving todays wars, as he wrapped up a visit to France by recalling the forces that contributed to the continents peaceful integration

29 Sep 2026 8:56 am
Nvidias software platform to stop AI from misbehaving

Nvidia also introduced Sentry, a Bluefield DPU tool to quarantine agents breaching boundaries. Tech firms like Cisco, Microsoft, and Dell are collaborating on these AI safety efforts

29 Sep 2026 8:53 am
Ambala building collapse toll climbs to six

Two more people, who were pulled out from under the debris, were declared dead late Sunday night, they said

29 Sep 2026 8:51 am
J&K Assembly passes resolution seeking urgent restoration of full statehood

The resolution was moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday last week

29 Sep 2026 8:48 am
Saudi Foreign Minister arrives in United States for talks with Macro Rubio

Asked on Sunday whether military strikes could return before the elections, Trump said, Its possible, but I just dont want to say that.

29 Sep 2026 8:39 am
Student held for trespass, theft at Shiv Sena MLC Neelam Gorhe's Pune home

Police said the case was registered on the complaint of a security guard deployed at the bungalow. The FIR invokes provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) relating to theft and house trespass or house-breaking

29 Sep 2026 8:38 am
Mumbai mayor Ritu Tawde opposes BMC action against slums taller than 14 feet

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA mocks U-turn, accuses BJP of incompetence, colluding with builder mafia

29 Sep 2026 8:31 am
Maharashtra FDA chief to act if money-demand allegations are proven

FDA commissioner responds to Sanjay Rauts allegations of officials seeking money from hotels, restaurants, and quick-commerce firms

29 Sep 2026 8:18 am
Mumbai: Awaaz Foundation seeks action on crackers, smoke machines and lasers

Group seeks enforcement against crackers, smoke machines, and bright lasers before upcoming festivals

29 Sep 2026 8:13 am
Bombay Gymkhana president Sanjiv Saran Mehra re-elected unopposed

Smooth going at SoBo Club polls; candidates elected unopposed

29 Sep 2026 8:07 am
Mumbai: After 40 years, Bandra court dismisses Vile Parle eviction suit

Court finds grounds for eviction were not proven; dismisses suit with costs

29 Sep 2026 8:00 am
Sena leader allegedly attacked inside Thane police station over money dispute

Siddhesh Abhange, a youth leader affiliated with the ruling Shiv Sena, was allegedly attacked inside the police station during an argument that followed a disagreement over money, according to police

29 Sep 2026 8:00 am
Mumbai Metro spittoon sparks debate over paan use and cleanliness

Spit bins at Metro station spark debate over hygiene and whether commuters will actually use receptacles

29 Sep 2026 7:53 am
Mumbai: BMW crash survivor Aditya Oswal regains consciousness after a week

Report on blood samples crucial evidence for investigators probing the circumstances of the mishap in which three died is still awaited

29 Sep 2026 7:47 am
IIT-B student death: Parents resume strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai

Mother and father of the deceased IIT-B student demand action against those responsible for his sons death, also seek inquiry into CCTV footage of the mid-semester exams

29 Sep 2026 7:42 am
Mumbai: CSMVS programme explores ancient civilisations through museum objects

From early Harappan civilisation to the Egyptian and Gupta periods, students pursuing masters and PhD courses explore lives of commoners through ancient artefacts

29 Sep 2026 7:36 am
Mumbai's Gorai Creek records rare algae-covered water snake

Dog-faced water snake found covered in algae at Gorai Creek in rare scientific observation

29 Sep 2026 7:28 am
Mumbai: Western Express Highway may face disruption during flyover work

BMC plans post-monsoon repairs for Jogeshwari West to East Balasaheb Thackeray flyover and Goregaon Wests MTNL overpass. Monsoon set to exit from October 6, so gear up for traffic snags

29 Sep 2026 7:20 am
Pandal dismantling should be done mindfully

The point is that an effort has been made, awareness is on the up and we have seen action across the city.

29 Sep 2026 7:11 am
She owned the stage

Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee and Lavani icon, Shakuntala Nagarkars demise has left a massive vacuum for the fraternity, as well for countless fans like us who she drew towards the folk art form

29 Sep 2026 7:06 am
Horoscope today, Sept 29: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we've got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius

29 Sep 2026 1:55 am
Maharashtra: 57.9 lakh ECGs, 34,000 heart attacks detected under STEMI project

The project follows a hub-and-spoke model connecting rural and district-level healthcare facilities with hospitals equipped to provide advanced cardiac treatment

28 Sep 2026 11:03 pm
Student death: Group of alumni write to IIT Bombay, seek reforms

In a letter, a copy of which is with mid-day, the group of alumni stated that the death of a second-year BTech student on September 18, 2026, should not be viewed in isolation

28 Sep 2026 10:28 pm
Two tigers found dead in MP; electrocution suspected in Ratapani

Two tigers were found dead in separate incidents in Madhya Pradesh on Monday. A decomposed carcass was recovered near Dahod Dam in Ratapani Tiger Reserve, where suspected electrocution is being investigated, while an 11-month-old female tiger in Kanha may have died after a territorial fight

28 Sep 2026 10:16 pm
US, Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz reopening expected to resume Monday

Mediators are working with the US and Iran on a proposal to end fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to three officials cited by The Associated Press. The proposal could involve lifting the US blockade, easing sanctions and addressing Iran's nuclear programme

28 Sep 2026 9:22 pm
Air India CEO-designate Tewolde Gebremariam calls for stronger safety culture

Air India CEO and Managing Director-designate Tewolde Gebremariam has identified safety, operational reliability and sustainable profitability as key priorities. In his first company-wide townhall, he also highlighted network efficiency, customer service, cost discipline and sustainable growth

28 Sep 2026 9:13 pm
Mumbai: Lizards, cockroaches found at Sweet Mart in Colaba; FDA suspends licence

Maharashtra FDA, led by Tukaram Mundhe, suspended 30 food licences and seized 50,601.78 kg of food products worth Rs 1.19 crore between September 23 and 27. The statewide crackdown uncovered serious hygiene violations, including live lizards and cockroaches at Colaba Sweet Mart

28 Sep 2026 8:50 pm
Poland border village on edge as Russian drone threat sparks fresh fears

Residents in eastern Poland are facing growing anxiety as drone and missile alerts disrupt daily life near the Ukrainian border. Recent attacks have prompted stronger air defences, school safety measures and renewed calls for improved civil preparedness across vulnerable communities

28 Sep 2026 8:30 pm
Seoul accuses Ukraine of breaking confidentiality deal over North Korean POWs

South Korea demanded an official apology from Ukraine after President Zelenskyy disclosed the transfer of two North Korean POWs to Seoul. The dispute centers on an alleged confidentiality agreement, amid concerns over the soldiers' safety and North Korea's growing military ties with Russia

28 Sep 2026 8:28 pm
Russia-Ukraine war: 28 injured in Kharkiv strike, two killed in Kyiv region

At least 28 people, including nine children, were injured in a Russian strike on Kharkiv, Zelenskyy said. Two people were killed in the Kyiv region. Russia said it intercepted 254 Ukrainian drones, while both sides reported damage to infrastructure and other targets.

28 Sep 2026 8:24 pm
Mumbai: BEST's net deficit falls 46 per cent to Rs 731.97 crore in 2025-26

The reduction in the deficit was Rs 622 crore compared with the previous financial year, BEST said in a press note issued on Monday. The electricity division reported a surplus of Rs 442.90 crore during 2025-26, an increase of 22.50 per cent over the previous year

28 Sep 2026 8:09 pm
Pune's Chakan, Hinjewadi to get Rs 1,826 cr infrastructure push

Officials said work on several projects is expected to begin from December, with the administration aiming to improve traffic management and stormwater drainage in Chakan before the next monsoon

28 Sep 2026 7:36 pm
Navi Mumbai cops bust prostitution racket at Belapur spa, rescue 5 women

According to the police, Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Navi Mumbai Police received information that the female manager of the spa was allegedly soliciting customers and forcing women working as masseuses into prostitution

28 Sep 2026 7:12 pm
Israeli PM Netanyahu reportedly makes secret UAE visit over Iran issue

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly made a secret UAE visit for talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, with Iran among the key issues. Neither government confirmed the latest report, amid heightened West Asia tensions and conflicting accounts over an earlier reported visit

28 Sep 2026 7:11 pm
CBDT extends ITR filing deadline for audit taxpayers to November 21

The CBDT has extended the income-tax return filing deadline for taxpayers covered under audit provisions for AY 2026-27 from October 31 to November 21. The deadline for furnishing tax audit reports has also been extended from September 30 to October 21

28 Sep 2026 6:56 pm
Central Railway to launch massive month-long ticket checking drive from Oct 1

The month-long drive will particularly target tickets booked under concessional fares, specified reservation quotas and various railway passes, besides routine checking at stations and on trains

28 Sep 2026 6:54 pm
Drought: Farmers to get financial aid after crop loss reports, says Bawankule

Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said farmers in the drought-affected areas will not receive immediate financial assistance. He said aid will be released after detailed crop loss panchnamas are completed to ensure accurate assessment and compensation for eligible farmers

28 Sep 2026 6:39 pm
Five arrested near RAF Fairford in suspected Iran-linked plot

Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford after suspicious vans and suspected explosives were found, prompting a counter-terror investigation into a possible Iran link. Authorities evacuated nearby residents while examining the vehicles and assessing the potential threat

28 Sep 2026 6:37 pm
Mumbai Crime Branch arrests 3 men absconding for 10 to 17 yrs in separate cases

The arrests were carried out by Crime Branch Units 8, 9 and 12 during separate operations based on technical investigations and information gathered from various sources

28 Sep 2026 6:19 pm