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Diwali 2026 travel rush: Private bus fares soar to Rs 7,000, Pune RTO steps in

Some passengers have taken to social media to criticise Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik and his department over the alleged failure to regulate fares. One social media user claimed that fares on a particular route had increased from Rs 700 to Rs 4,000

4 Nov 2026 5:53 pm
Maharashtra aims for 100 pc daytime solar power supply to farmers by March-end

Currently, around 80 per cent of agricultural pumps in the state receive electricity during the day, following the implementation of the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0, MSEDCL Chairman and Managing Director Lokesh Chandra said

4 Nov 2026 5:47 pm
Bengaluru IT professional detained over threats to Bollywood actors

The development comes amid growing concerns over the security of Bollywood celebrities, with Ayushmann Khurrana receiving an audio message threatening him and demanding crores of rupees

4 Nov 2026 5:32 pm
Maharashtra drought relief: '73 lakh farmers received Rs 5,000 ahead of Diwali'

Nearly 95 per cent of eligible farmers are expected to receive the amount in the next two days, Fadnavis told reporters. He added that ministers would visit farmers' homes and celebrate Diwali with them

4 Nov 2026 5:11 pm
Maharashtra health department gets 1,440 new medical officers

Eknath Shinde said around 700 of the 1,440 newly appointed medical officers were women. He praised the transparent, merit-based recruitment process and said the enthusiasm of young doctors should reflect in the state's healthcare services

4 Nov 2026 5:10 pm
CJP's Ratna Singh faces contempt proceedings over remarks against judge

The matter pertains to comments Ratna Singh made on social media about a Judicial Magistrate at the Saket Court. She had alleged that the judicial officer was serving the master and acting on the instructions of an external authority

4 Nov 2026 5:05 pm
Riyadh airport attack: Second Indian national injured in October 10 strike dies

The embassy expressed condolences to the bereaved family and assured them of all possible assistance, including facilitating the return of the deceased's mortal remains to India or arranging a funeral in Riyadh, depending on the family's wishes

4 Nov 2026 5:02 pm
US midterms: Obama hails Democrats' Congress takeover, urges Americans to unite

In a post on X, Obama said the election results reflected the American people's desire for a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and for leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face

4 Nov 2026 5:01 pm
Two roads near Mumbai's Mazgaon cemetery to close on Nov 5 and 6; check details

According to a traffic notification, the restrictions will be in force during the early morning hours, from 12.01 am to 6 am on both days. The measures have been introduced to ensure public safety and prevent traffic congestion around the construction site

4 Nov 2026 4:59 pm
PM Modi calls Sharad Pawar during hospital stay sparking political buzz

The veteran politician's discharge from hospital came amid political buzz in Maharashtra after PM Modi called him earlier on Wednesday to enquire about his health. PM Modi reportedly urged Pawar to prioritise his health and take adequate rest

4 Nov 2026 4:48 pm
Mumbai: BMC evicts 27 commercial establishments from BEST plot in Borivali East

The BMC on Wednesday, November 4, evicted 27 commercial establishments from a 3,400-square-metre plot near the BEST bus stand on Swami Vivekananda Marg in Borivali East. Around 70 workers, two JCBs and four dumpers were deployed for the drive

4 Nov 2026 4:22 pm
Strait of Hormuz crisis: Iran says Indian vessels can navigate freely

Ahmad Hayat-Moghaddam, Vice Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said exemptions from transit restrictions had also been granted to China, Iraq and Qatar, allowing vessels from these countries to navigate the waterway without limitations

4 Nov 2026 4:17 pm
Latur court rejects marriage defence, sentences man to 10 yrs in rape case

District Court Judge S A Sayyed delivered the verdict on November 2, convicting Vipul Sakharam Bankar. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on him

4 Nov 2026 4:04 pm
US midterms 2026: Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim senator

Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's US Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers and becoming the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate. President Trump, congratulates them, saying that they finally acheived, what they were hoping for 11 years.

4 Nov 2026 3:59 pm
ED conducts searches in Hyderabad, Secunderabad and Guntur in APPSC case

ED has raided several places in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in a case relating to the evaluation of the answer scripts of the Group-I Main Examination conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC).

4 Nov 2026 3:39 pm
Man rescued from SATIS Bridge roof, officials puzzled over how he got there

A 30-year-old man was rescued from the roof of the SATIS Bridge near Thane Railway Station on Wednesday morning. The Thane Fire Brigade and Disaster Management Cell carried out the operation, while police are investigating how he reached the roof

4 Nov 2026 3:03 pm
US midterms: Trump faces legislative roadblocks, investigations in final 2 years

With Democrats holding majorities in the House of Representatives and the Senate, the President will have to contend with an opposition that can exercise greater oversight over his administration and challenge his legislative proposals

4 Nov 2026 2:42 pm
Cyclone Murasu weakens into depression; dry weather likely across West Bengal

Cyclone Murasu has weakened into a depression, with dry weather expected across West Bengal from Thursday until Kali Puja. The Met office has also indicated the possibility of light rain from November 9 and a gradual dip in temperatures

4 Nov 2026 2:42 pm
NCP holds second core committee meeting in three days amid political speculation

A senior NCP leader confirmed that the core committee met in the morning but declined to disclose the agenda. There is nothing to share in public, the leader said

4 Nov 2026 2:35 pm
Advocates move to Delhi High Court against police personnel for abusive remarks

The Delhi High Court will hear a plea on friday against ACP Manasvi Vashistha and other police personnel for threathening, and passing derogatory remarks against the advocates, and tearing their dignity

4 Nov 2026 2:30 pm
Mumbai Police return stolen and misplaced items worth Rs 1.64 cr before Diwali

The recovered property included 11 gold ornaments, two cars, 15 motorcycles and 332 mobile phones. The items were traced during investigations into theft, robbery and other property-related cases, the official said

4 Nov 2026 1:47 pm
US midterm elections: Democrats flip Senate, take control from Republicans

Democrats have regained control of the US Senate after major victories in the November 3 midterm elections, reshaping the political balance in Washington. Meanwhile, Democrats have also made gains in the House, while President Donald Trump has vowed to use his veto power against their agenda

4 Nov 2026 12:35 pm
Santosh Tarfe joins Shinde Sena, major setback for Uddhav Thackeray in Hingoli

Welcoming the new entrants, Shinde said the Shiv Sena, guided by the ideals of Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe, was committed to the development of ordinary people and society

4 Nov 2026 12:12 pm
Raj Thackeray's MNS cancels Mumbai Dipotsav over Maharashtra drought

Raj Thackeray appealed to people across the state to celebrate Diwali with restraint and remain mindful of the hardships faced by drought-hit communities

4 Nov 2026 11:58 am
Pune: Constable allegedly drives car into Pune Police Commissioner's bungalow

A Pune Police constable allegedly under the influence of alcohol rammed his car into the gate of Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar's official bungalow on Tuesday. The constable was detained

4 Nov 2026 11:34 am
Sena (UBT) targets Centre, Maharashtra govt over extortion threats and security

In editorial published in party's mouthpiece, Saamana, the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, alleging that authorities had failed to ensure safety of prominent personalities, business owners and ordinary citizens

4 Nov 2026 11:29 am
Two Bahrain passengers held with Rs 2.09 crore gold at Mumbai airport

The passengers were intercepted by personnel of the Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday, officials said

4 Nov 2026 11:19 am
Mumbai: BARC employee loses Rs 13.3 lakh in digital arrest scam

A 79-year-old retired BARC employee from Jogeshwari West allegedly lost Rs 13.3 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as Mumbai Crime Branch officers threatened to arrest him in a money laundering case. The victim was allegedly kept under digital arrest and forced to transfer his savings

4 Nov 2026 11:10 am
Punjab records 2,196 stubble-burning incidents; 494 FIRs registered

According to a report by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), covering the period up to Tuesday, November 3, authorities have also imposed environmental compensation (EC) in 636 cases

4 Nov 2026 10:52 am
Sunetra Pawar calls NCP core committee meeting amid reported internal tensions

The meeting comes after the core committees first meeting on Monday, following a delegation of senior NCP leaders meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday

4 Nov 2026 10:42 am
US midterms: Two African American candidates achieve historic victories

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has made history as the first African American woman elected governor in the US, winning Georgia's race. Republican Byron Donalds is projected to become Florida's first African American governor, marking two historic milestones in the 2026 midterms

4 Nov 2026 10:37 am
Fadnavis says Maharashtra Police's Dial 112 response time cut to 3 minutes

Fadnavis attributed the improvement to the use of modern technology and digital monitoring systems, which he said ensure accountability at every stage of the emergency response process

4 Nov 2026 10:07 am
Mumbai weather update: Hazy skies, humid conditions as Colaba records 36.5 deg C

Daytime temperatures remained elevated, with Colaba recording a maximum of 36.5 degrees Celsius and Santacruz registering 35 degrees Celsius, according to the IMDs reported observations

4 Nov 2026 9:58 am
US midterms: Indian-American Democrats Suhas Subramanyam win re-election

Indian-American Democrats Suhas Subramanyam and Aruna Miller were projected to win re-election in the US midterm polls. Meanwhile, Pia Dandiya led Florida's congressional race, while Republican Vivek Ramaswamy trailed Democrat Amy Acton in Ohio's gubernatorial contest

4 Nov 2026 9:30 am
Saudi Arabia intercepts three drones amid Houthi attacks on airport and airbase

Saudi Arabia's coalition forces intercepted three drones targeting the kingdom, including one over the Mecca region. Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthi group claimed drone and ballistic missile attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid Air Base in southwestern Saudi Arabia

4 Nov 2026 9:28 am
New millipede species discovered after 90-year scientific mystery

Belonging to the Dalodesmidae family, scientists identified distinct, stunted microscopic bristles on the legs of mature males

4 Nov 2026 9:19 am
Chinese humanoid robots complete 24-hr shift at general store

Duties assigned to them included greeting customers, stocking shelves, preparing coffee and hot food, and clearing rubbish

4 Nov 2026 9:15 am
Iran reports explosions in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm and Hengam after US strikes

A US official speaking anonymously confirmed the strikes targeted Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US forces in the strait

4 Nov 2026 9:11 am
Manori desalination plant: 939 trees to be transplanted, 28 marked for felling

The 967 other trees will be affected with officials saying 97% of them will be transplanted within the perimeter of same project site

4 Nov 2026 9:06 am
Eight people missing on Kedartal trek as rescue operation resumes in Uttarakhand

They were scheduled to return on October 29, but adverse weather, snowfall, and glaciers blocking the route prevented their return

4 Nov 2026 8:59 am
Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah announces exit from National Conference

Although Ruhullah did not mention resigning from Parliament in his speech, he told PTI that he would send his resignation to the Lok Sabha Speaker later on Tuesday.

4 Nov 2026 8:56 am
Dead monkey found in hostel water tank in Guwahati, 54 college students fall ill

As per reports, the carcass had remained inside the tank for nearly a week before it was discovered

4 Nov 2026 8:51 am
Delhi traders seek suspension of protests till Nov 11 over Diwali business loss

The top court was hearing several pleas, alleging loss of business due to a protest at the Ramlila Maidan

4 Nov 2026 8:48 am
Pune Metro Line 3: Women to make up entire train operator workforce on Pink Line

Around 90 women will operate trains on new Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro corridor, making its driving workforce entirely female; 23.20-km line is expected to ease congestion

4 Nov 2026 8:43 am
Bikes are welcome addition to firefighters arsenal

Several officials have spoken about how the bikes will ferry fighters who can at least initiate the response very quickly

4 Nov 2026 8:36 am
Absolute andhadhun love for Tabu!

Reliving that crazy noir role with one of Indias greatest actors, as she turns a year younger!

4 Nov 2026 8:36 am
Mumbai Diary: Wednesday Dossier

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

4 Nov 2026 8:35 am
Mumbai Police ban firecrackers near oil refineries in Mahul from Nov 3 to Dec 2

Mumbai Police sets 500-metre safety zone around BPCL, HPCL installations

4 Nov 2026 8:30 am
Diwali 2026: Lokhandwala shopkeepers pool funds to light up iconic market

Financially rewarding 2026 moves Lokhandwala market area shopkeepers to decorate road with festive lights after slow 2025

4 Nov 2026 8:23 am
Mumbai: Accused in Mulund murder case arrested after evading police for 17 years

Mulund cops end 17-year run of hammer murder accused after tracing his mobile records and old network from parts of Bihar to Titwala near Kalyan

4 Nov 2026 8:20 am