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During the investigation, police examined 50 to 60 CCTV recordings from the police station limits and private premises. The footage showed a suspected person collecting scrap after the theft. Police said they recovered 100 per cent of the stolen property from the accused
According to media reports and sources at IIT Bombay, an initial proposal discussed at the meeting was to revert to the institutes previous 2015 standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Four persons, including a woman, were arrested in Hingoli in connection with the murder of IndianOil officer Mahesh Shelke, who was allegedly stabbed during a petrol pump takeover operation, police said
The civic administration clarified that the siren testing is pre-planned and there is no actual emergency or threat. Residents in the vicinity may hear the sirens during the testing on October 8 and 9. The civic body has appealed to citizens not to panic or draw any conclusions based on the sound
The incident was reported to the BMC's Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) Control at around 9.14 pm. The fire brigade declared it a Level I fire at 9.18 pm. The building is located opposite Shital Phoenix Class on Shubhash Lane in Kandivali West
Party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other INDIA bloc MPs were marching towards Jantar Mantar to demand accountability from the Election Commission when they were stopped by police, according to the Congress
Yavatmal recorded the second-highest maximum temperature at 38.2 degrees Celsius, followed by Akola at 37.9 degrees Celsius. Jalgaon and Solapur recorded 37.6 degrees Celsius each, while Wardha touched 37.6 degrees Celsius and Chandrapur recorded 37.2 degrees Celsius
The investigation has so far identified 37 accused persons, of whom 25 have been arrested and charge-sheeted, while authorities have traced an alleged supply chain connecting adulterated milk to Indapur Dairy and Milk Products Ltd., popularly known as Sonai Dairy, in Gokhali, Indapur
A Palestinian man was killed and nine injured during a confrontation involving Israeli settlers and Israeli forces in Burqa, northern West Bank. Palestinian officials blamed settler and military violence, while Israel said troops responded after an Israeli civilian was injured by stone throwing
Wildlife Week 2026: Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik urged the Forest Department, police and other agencies to strengthen coordination and work together to curb wildlife crime and trafficking across the state
A 31-year-old man was arrested after a tourist complained of being sold a torn entry ticket at Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali. Police said nine tickets recovered from him did not match those issued at the park's official counter
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained by Delhi Police during an Opposition protest in central Delhi. Congress leaders said police forcibly removed protesters as they sought to reach Jantar Mantar and protest against the Election Commission and electoral system
Ceiling plaster at a private school in Oshiwara collapsed while citizens were gathered for the Special Intensive Revision verification process on Wednesday. No injuries were reported, while the Lokhandwala Oshiwara Citizens Association said it would raise the issue with the Education Officer
Addressing a Shiv Sena gathering at Gandhi Park ground in Parbhani, Shinde said the government would not leave poor farmers and beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin scheme to fend for themselves amid the drought situation. He also assured that arrangements would be made for fodder
France has suspended police use of stun grenades at high school protests after several students were injured. More than 6,500 people have been arrested, while unions call for further demonstrations. The government has opened investigations into alleged police misconduct
Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister for Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Co-Guardian Minister of Mumbai Suburban district, addressed the gathering and highlighted the importance of creating awareness among young people about de-addiction
Amit Shah joined the Seva Jyoti Yatra in Gurugram to mark PM Modis 25 years in public service. Calling the journey transformative, Shah highlighted development, national security and welfare initiatives, while urging citizens and youth to support the nation-building campaign
The fire was reported at 4.24 pm at Chavan Tower, located near a Shiv Sena branch and opposite Sachin Tendulkar Mini Stadium. The blaze broke out in the meter box rooms on the ground and first floors of the building's B Wing, a ground-plus-seven-storey structure
The attack happened at a school in Ostroleka, 20 kilometres (12 miles) north of the capital Warsaw, said police, who released a blurred photo of the suspect following his arrest
The NCP (SP) MLA said that the students remained firm on their demand for the resignation of MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar. Speaking at the protest site, Pawar alleged that ruling parties had initially attempted to create a split among the protesting students
At least 11 people were killed in Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, President Zelensky said. An apartment block collapsed in Pryluky, while Kyiv and other cities were hit. Ukraine reported intercepting dozens of missiles and over 100 drones
Drought has been declared in more than 265 talukas across Maharashtra, and drought relief measures have been announced, CM Fadnavis said
Latur Collector Dr Bharat Bastewad said the administration would take step-wise measures to deal with the situation, starting with an assessment of government wells and borewells and moving to private water sources and tanker supplies if required
The march follows a meeting of opposition leaders chaired by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, during which they discussed their next course of action and drafted a letter to the CEC seeking an urgent meeting with opposition leaders over issues related to the SIR
Tropical Storm Isaias formed off eastern Mexico and is forecast to strengthen into the Atlantic season's first hurricane. The storm could reach the Gulf Coast later this week, with Louisiana and Florida urged to prepare for dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy rain
The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received a call about the building collapse at around 3.30 pm and rushed fire tenders to the spot. Search and rescue operations are underway to locate and evacuate those who may be trapped in the debris
The service is expected to provide passengers with a safe, comfortable and reliable option to travel between central Mumbai and the airport, officials said
Indian Oil expressed shock and grief over its employee's death and said he was killed while carrying out his official duties. The company described Shelke as a bright and promising Sales Officer and said his dedication and sincerity had earned him the respect of his colleagues
Opposition parties have been protesting over what they allege are irregularities in the electoral process and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They have also been demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Jaguar has unveiled the Type 01, a four-door electric GT that marks a new era for the luxury carmaker. Featuring a tri-motor powertrain producing up to 1,030 PS, an 118 kWh battery and a claimed WLTP range of up to 450 miles, the model showcases Jaguars new modernist design philosophy
The FIR was registered following a complaint alleging that Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, other MPs and their supporters entered the Akashvani Bhawan premises without permission after the INDIA bloc's march towards the Election Commission was stopped by police
At least 10 schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threats on Wednesday, prompting authorities to send students home early and deploy police, fire personnel and bomb detection teams. Most of the affected schools are in western Ahmedabad
CM Devendra Fadnavis said Modis 25 years in public life at the helm of governments had been marked by efforts to take the country towards a new phase of development. These 25 years have been years of dedication, development, human welfare and taking India towards a new horizon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years of continuous leadership in government on October 7, 2026. Leaders from Japan, Belgium, Nigeria, Bhutan and Dominica congratulated him, highlighting his leadership, India's development and stronger bilateral partnerships
Speaking on the evolving global landscape, EAM Jaishankar said, In todays turbulent times, the challenge before diplomacy is to manage competition without allowing it to become confrontation, and to promote cooperation even when interests diverge
Addressing the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha', PM Modi said, I remember that when I used to go to school in Vadnagar, our teachers used to teach us various lessons in different ways. And my name was always among the students who reached the class first
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray has urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to intervene over the proposed redevelopment of Mumbai Airports Terminal 1. He opposed shifting airlines and passengers to Navi Mumbai Airport
Israel marked three years since Hamas's October 7 attack with memorials at Nova and Kfar Aza, while strikes continued in Gaza. The anniversary has also become a major political issue ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, with Netanyahu facing criticism over the attack and war
US forces in Okinawa have imposed a 48-hour alcohol ban and 30-day curfew after a Marine was arrested over the alleged murder of a Japanese woman. The case has renewed concerns in Okinawa about crimes involving US personnel and tensions over the military presence
Yemen's Houthis claimed a ballistic missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid Airport, while Saudi-led forces said they intercepted a missile north of the capital. The claims came amid a major escalation in Yemen, with government forces battling Houthi fighters
Addressing the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has undergone a major transformation since 2014. He contrasted the earlier challenges of inflation, policy paralysis and economic uncertainty with the countrys current growth, exports and resilience
BEST has projected total income of Rs 8,559.06 crore against expenditure of Rs 9,876.56 crore, resulting in a deficit of Rs 1,317.50 crore, an official statement said
Mumbai-based editorial, 'Saamna' said unrest in France was a warning about what could happen when public concerns over prices, wages and government policies remain unresolved. It argued that while protests have become highly visible in France, several economic and social concerns are also being raised in India
The deceased, identified as Abhay Manik Marathe, was initially reported to have died after a licensed rifle allegedly went off accidentally while it was being cleaned at his grandfather's hotel near Bhushi Dam
After the girl informed her family and news of the alleged assault spread in the locality, a large group of people gathered and allegedly attacked him, police said
In a post on X, Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said the SIR process was important to ensure that every voters ballot was used only by the person entitled to cast it
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 26-202 on Tuesday night, placing the affected counties under a state of emergency ahead of the tropical depression. The governor said the order would give communities additional time and resources to prepare for possible weather-related impacts
Mumbai is likely to experience mainly clear skies on Wednesday, October 7, with the maximum temperature expected to reach 33.5 degrees Celsius and the minimum around 26 degrees Celsius
During the search, officers recovered thousands of psychotropic tablets, which are allegedly sold on the street as buttons for recreational drug use, officials said
Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the government was examining crop loss assessment reports, known as panchnamas, to ensure that damage to crops was recorded accurately. He said 45 per cent of the crop loss panchnamas in the affected regions had been completed and directed officials to expedite the remaining work

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