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Mumbai Ganesh mandals back food safety measures, seek clear 'mahaprasad' SOPs

The Brihanmumbai Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samanvay Samiti said it supports food safety measures but wants the authorities to clearly explain the applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs), particularly for smaller mandals that may not have the funds to hire professional food contractors

7 Sep 2026 11:42 pm
Delhi building collapse: PG owner, his wife and son held; 5 officials suspended

The rescue operations were called off at around 5.10 pm, following which all rescue units were withdrawn from the site, according to the Delhi Fire Service

7 Sep 2026 11:27 pm
NMMC launches drive to clear footpaths, civic chief inspect operations

NMMC Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde personally inspected the ongoing action in Vashi and Nerul on Monday, signalling that the civic body plans to continue the exercise rather than treat it as a routine anti-encroachment operation

7 Sep 2026 11:01 pm
Shiv Sena MP Shrirang Barne opposes Harit Setu footpaths in Pimpri-Chinchwad

Shiv Sena MP Shrirang Barne visited the area after residents raised objections to the ongoing work and spoke to local people about their concerns. He said civic development projects should be planned after taking the requirements of residents into account

7 Sep 2026 10:20 pm
CR starts daily CSMT-Sawantwadi Express from Sept 8, check details here

The CSMT-Sawantwadi Road Express, will start its daily service from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) on September 8, while Sawantwadi Road-CSMT Express, will begin its return service from September 9

7 Sep 2026 10:09 pm
CIDCO housing scheme draws strong response, 4,180 applicants for 4,793 homes

CIDCO Vice Chairman and Managing Director Ashwin Mudgal said the response reflected citizens' aspirations to own homes in Navi Mumbai and their confidence in CIDCO's planned development initiatives

7 Sep 2026 9:57 pm
Mumbais iconic Gaiety Galaxy theatre in Bandra shuts over licence renewal issue

The closure is linked to an issue concerning the renewal of the cinemas operating licence. Further details about the reasons for the non-renewal and the steps required for reopening are awaited, sources said

7 Sep 2026 9:08 pm
Maharashtra FDA steps up checks: 2,902 inspections conducted in three months

According to the FDA, the three-month drive was aimed at ensuring the quality and safety of medicines and checking compliance with regulations covering manufacturing, storage and sale

7 Sep 2026 7:48 pm
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Your guide to visiting GSB Ganpati in Matunga and Wadala

Among the city's prominent GSB (Gowd Saraswat Brahmin) Ganeshotsav celebrations, the GSB Seva Mandal at King's Circle in Matunga and the GSB Sarvajanik Ganeshotsava Samiti in Wadala remain important destinations for devotees planning their darshan itinerary

7 Sep 2026 7:40 pm
Maharashtra Khadi Board to host eco-friendly Ganeshotsav 2026, check details

The Khadi Board said the initiative is aimed at promoting sustainable products while creating wider markets for products made by rural and micro entrepreneurs

7 Sep 2026 7:28 pm
Mumbai Police arrest Oshiwara man for pushing woman into prostitution

According to police, the accused, identified, a resident of Oshiwara, allegedly operated the racket and encouraged women from the modelling field to enter prostitution by offering them money

7 Sep 2026 6:21 pm
Ketan Agrawal murder: Friend of accused Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary held

Pune Rural Police said that the suspect was allegedly in regular contact with the two accused before and after the crime and had concealed information from investigators

7 Sep 2026 5:21 pm
Parimatch case: ED Mumbai raids 17 locations in Maharashtra and 4 other states

The searches were carried out in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Delhi, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, an official statement said

7 Sep 2026 5:01 pm
PM Modi Mumbai, Gujarat visit on September 8; check full itinerary

During his Vadodara visit, Modi will dedicate three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) to the nation. The sections cover 326 route kilometres and have been developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore

7 Sep 2026 4:51 pm
Mumbai Police bust gang exporting stolen iPhones abroad, four held

According to the police, using technical surveillance, investigators traced a SIM card that had been used in the stolen phone. The trail led police to a suspect, from whom they recovered 21 stolen iPhones and 12 SIM cards

7 Sep 2026 4:35 pm
Group of drivers booked for rash driving at Coastal Road, cops launch manhunt

According to the police complaint, the incident took place at around 11.15 pm on September 3, 2026, on the southbound carriageway of the Coastal Road near Marine Drive

7 Sep 2026 4:16 pm
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: 10 must-visit Ganpati mandals in Mumbai and their themes

From decades-old community mandals in Lalbaug to suburban favourites in Andheri, this year's festival brings a fresh mix of historic milestones, elaborate themes, and record-setting idols

7 Sep 2026 3:58 pm
60-year-old woman dies after being hit by BEST bus in Mumbai's Worli

The incident occurred around 11.25 am on Monday, September 7, when the bus, operating on route A-154/42, was travelling from Byculla Station towards Lotus. The bus, bearing registration number MH-03-CV-5796, was being operated by a wet-lease driver from Mumbai Central depot

7 Sep 2026 3:39 pm
Sitting on fence: Sanjay Raut targets Fadnavis over Maharashtra DJ noise row

Sanjay Raut also raised the issue of activist Vidyanand Bapat, claiming police had warned him of a threat to his life and advised him against attending Sundays Pune protest. Raut said such a situation reflected a failure on the part of the Home Department

7 Sep 2026 2:59 pm
Nepal Cyber Bureau steps up probe into abusive posts against flood victims

Families searching for relatives who went missing in the flash floods had turned to social media to seek help, but some of their appeals were met with hostile and demeaning comments, The Kathmandu Post newspaper reported on Monday

7 Sep 2026 2:59 pm
Thane doctor assault: SC issues notice to Ramesh Mhatre on bail challenge

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued notice to Mhatre and asked him to respond within three weeks. The matter will next be heard on September 28

7 Sep 2026 2:58 pm
Sagar hooch tragedy: 11 dead as probe points to suspected UP liquor link

On Sunday, 11 persons died and 54 others fell ill, many with symptoms like blurred vision and dizziness, after consuming spurious liquor in MP's Sagar district, with a preliminary probe indicating the liquor was supplied from Lalitpur in UP, officials said

7 Sep 2026 12:48 pm
J&K medical interns demand Rs 30,000 stipend, begin hunger strike

Interns of the MBBS batch 2021 at SKIMS Medical College escalated their stir to intensify the ongoing protest over the demand for revision of their internship stipend, as they insisted on a formal written order from the administration approving their demand

7 Sep 2026 12:47 pm
Satara marathon tragedy: Punes retired scientist dies after cardiac arrest

The Satara Hill Half Marathon, considered one of the toughest in the country for its steep climb and sharp descent in the Western Ghats, was held on Sunday, with 7,700 runners completing the 21.1-km course, they said

7 Sep 2026 12:47 pm
MPSC students hold protest March in Pune, demand probe into exam irregularities

A large number of students gathered near the Omkareshwar Temple in the morning. The protest march proceeded towards the Pune District Collectors Office in the presence of Baramati MP Supriya Sule and MLA Rohit Pawar

7 Sep 2026 12:30 pm
MP CM Mohan Yadav pitches MP investment potential in UAE ahead of GIS 2027

During the meetings on Sunday, discussions centred on the role of the Indian Mission in promoting greater economic cooperation and facilitating stronger business and investment linkages between Madhya Pradesh and the UAE

7 Sep 2026 12:27 pm
TN CM Vijay accuses DMK of corruption, warns against remarks targeting women

Replying to the debate in the Assembly on demands for grants for the Police Department, Vijay said political parties were free to criticise one another but warned that derogatory or obscene remarks against women would not be tolerated

7 Sep 2026 12:19 pm
West Bengal records over 500 new dengue cases in 7 days, total crosses 4,500

A Health Department official said the rise in reported cases followed an intensified surveillance exercise across the state after a standard operating procedure for monitoring and preventing dengue was issued on September 2

7 Sep 2026 12:10 pm
Woman alleges molestation, attempted assault by cab driver near NMIA

According to police, the incident took place around 1:30 am on the Airport Service Road, approximately two kilometres from Navi Mumbai Airport

7 Sep 2026 11:52 am
Congress marks 4 years of Bharat Jodo Yatra, calls it a decisive turning point

Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said the yatra was intended to engage with people and understand their concerns rather than deliver a one-way political message

7 Sep 2026 11:50 am
Delhi building collapse: CM Rekha warns action against officials over negligence

Gupta also directed authorities to immediately seal buildings in Delhi that have a fifth floor and ordered intensive inspections of paying guest (PG) accommodations and other buildings in the area to prevent similar incidents

7 Sep 2026 11:50 am
Indian rock python spotted crossing road in Mumbais Aarey forest

Imran Udat, Satish Lot, Wasim Athaniya and Hitendra Pachkale spotted the python as it slowly made its way across the road before disappearing into the forest. The group monitored its movement and helped prevent traffic and onlookers from disturbing the snake

7 Sep 2026 11:42 am
Akhilesh Yadav calls BJPs Vinod Tawde pagal over paraya dhan apna remark

Yadav said the BJP was more familiar with the practice of taking someone else's wealth and claiming it as its own, in an apparent reference to Tawde's remarks targeting the Samajwadi Party

7 Sep 2026 10:37 am
Uttar Pradesh bus accident: 4 killed, over 2 dozen injured in Baghpat

The bus was carrying passengers travelling from Rajasthan to Budaun when the accident occurred in the Khekra police station area at around 12.30 am, according to police

7 Sep 2026 10:27 am
Delhi civic body orders demolition of dangerous building in Satya Niketan

The demolition order, issued on September 6 under Section 348 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, directs the owner or occupier of House No. 13, Satya Niketan, New Delhi, to demolish the property within three days of receiving the notice

7 Sep 2026 10:20 am
Mumbai road rage: BEST bus driver allegedly assaulted by car driver near Dadar

The incident took place around 7.30 pm on September 6, when a Wet Lease bus (No. 8215, MH-01-EM-9332) operating on Route C-40/33 was travelling from Sewri Bus Station towards Dindoshi

7 Sep 2026 10:19 am
Delhi crime: 19-year-old man stabbed to death at factory in Jafrabad

According to the police, at around 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, Jafrabad police station received information from JPC Hospital about a man who had been brought there with stab injuries. Doctors declared him brought dead

7 Sep 2026 10:06 am
Mumbai lake levels: Seven reservoirs hold 96.28 pc water stock, at 13.93 lakh ML

The current stock stands lower than in the same period last year, when the reservoirs contained 14,02,563 million litres (96.90 per cent). Also, the lake levels remained lower than in 2024, when the lakes had 14,18,203 million litres, accounting for 97.99 per cent of the total live storage

7 Sep 2026 9:41 am
End of regime in Iran is near, it is fighting for existence: Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu said Israel would continue to defend itself and retaliate against threats. He also warned that Iran could face severe consequences if it launched an attack against Israel

7 Sep 2026 9:21 am
More patriotism is what we need

It is important for the countrys future that young Indians take patriotic songs more seriously than they currently do

7 Sep 2026 9:08 am
India-France strategic partnership built on strong cultural ties, says PM Modi

Addressing virtually the inauguration of the Swaminarayan temple in Paris, PM Modi hoped that the grand temple in Paris will stand for centuries as a symbol of cooperation and opportunity between both the nations

7 Sep 2026 9:05 am
Iran-US conflict: Tehran claims vessel attack, Washington denies it

The war began with US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28

7 Sep 2026 9:05 am
Mumbai weather update: City likely to see partly cloudy skies, light rain

The city is expected to witness a high tide of 3.77 metres at 9:09 am, followed by another high tide of 3.25 metres at 9:01 pm; a low tide of 2.04 metres is expected at 3:12 pm Another low tide, measuring 1.03 metres, is forecast for 3:07 am on September 8.

7 Sep 2026 9:02 am
Bandra has a new sweet treat shop, and here's all you need to know about it

Chef Sanjana Arora opens a treat shop that takes us back into our childhood indulgences

7 Sep 2026 8:59 am
Iran plans exclusion zone around Strait of Hormuz, security chief says

Experts called the launches a dangerous escalation after Iran's previous attacks at sea targeted commercial shipping

7 Sep 2026 8:54 am
Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport, killing five and injuring five

In a statement, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Air Flight 7598 overran the runway after landing at the airport around 2 p.m. Eastern Time (1800 GMT) on Sunday

7 Sep 2026 8:53 am
Delhi building collapse: Death toll rises to six, 11 rescued in Satya Niketan

Earlier on Sunday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ordered a magisterial inquiry into the collapse of the boys' PG building

7 Sep 2026 8:53 am
Delhi court sends Swatantra Bhardwaj to custody in alleged assault case

Bhardwaj was produced through video-conferencing before duty magistrate Anjali Singh, who sent him to judicial custody

7 Sep 2026 8:52 am
India warns inaccurate J&K, Ladakh representation on UN map is unacceptable

New Delhis assertion came two days after it voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution aimed at correcting the world map to promote a more accurate representation of continental landmasses

7 Sep 2026 8:52 am
Phytoene found to reduce fatty liver disease in mice, Tufts study finds

The condition involves fat buildup in liver cells, leading to inflammation and cirrhosis, and affects up to 38 per cent adults

7 Sep 2026 8:51 am