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Mumbai-Sawantwadi Express flagged off ahead of Ganeshotsav 2026, check details

The new daily service will run between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai, and Sawantwadi Road. The inaugural special train, numbered 01001, will depart from CSMT and reach Sawantwadi Road at around 2 am the following day

3 Sep 2026 11:41 pm
FSSAI orders CG foods India to stop veg bhujia production after inspections

The food regulator said on Thursday that it had initiated enforcement action against the company over what it described as unsafe processing, unlicensed bhujia manufacturing and predated packaging

3 Sep 2026 11:11 pm
AAIB probe into Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident underway: Minister

Speaking to reporters, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said stressed that the investigation must be based on thoroughly verified facts and that the findings would not be rushed

3 Sep 2026 11:02 pm
Boat carrying 38 people breaks down near Gateway of India in Mumbai

The prompt coordination between the police, the nearby ferry operator and the crew helped ensure that the passengers were brought back to shore without incident, said a police official

3 Sep 2026 10:45 pm
Mumbai Mayor inspects BMC canteen days after it reopens following FDA action

The inspection focused on the kitchen, food storage areas and dining space used by municipal employees and members of the public, officials said on Thursday

3 Sep 2026 9:26 pm
Five held for allegedly tampering with taxi, autorickshaw meters in Dahisar

Dahisar Police arrested five people for allegedly tampering with taxi and autorickshaw fare meters using LED circuit devices. Police seized five vehicles with allegedly modified meters and the devices suspected to have been used in the meter-tampering operation

3 Sep 2026 9:23 pm
Thane water cut: Diva wards 27, 28 to go without water for 12 hours on Friday

Thanes Diva wards 27 and 28 will face a 12-hour water supply shutdown on Friday, September 4, as TMC repairs a leaking 800-mm main pipeline near Agasan Phatak. Residents may also face reduced water supply for one to two days after repairs

3 Sep 2026 9:08 pm
Maharashtras Disha campaign reaches over 21,000 children with disabilities

Maharashtras Disha campaign now covers more than 21,000 children with disabilities and intellectual disabilities across 450 schools in all 36 districts, with over 2,700 teachers involved, CM Devendra Fadnavis said at a Teachers Day programme

3 Sep 2026 8:36 pm
Maharashtra announces state-level competition for best public Ganesh mandals

District-level committees have been formed to select the best sarvajanik (public) Ganeshotsav mandals. Committee members will visit the mandals during the festival and assess their celebrations based on various criteria

3 Sep 2026 8:31 pm
Marine Drive Police arrest man wanted in Arms Act case since 2021

According to the police, the accused had been absconding in connection the case, registered at Marine Drive Police Station under Sections 4 and 25 of the Arms Act

3 Sep 2026 8:16 pm
Man gets 10 years jail for attempting to murder wife over gold necklace

The Mumbai Sessions Court sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1,000. If he fails to pay the fine, he will have to undergo an additional one month of simple imprisonment

3 Sep 2026 8:09 pm
Mumbai Pedestrian First campaign: 246 km of footpaths made obstruction-free

BMCs Pedestrian First campaign has made around 246 km of Mumbai footpaths obstruction-free, with action taken at 1,711 locations. Experts and civic officials discussed safer footpaths, pedestrian infrastructure and measures to improve walking in the city

3 Sep 2026 8:06 pm
Maharashtra FDA tightens festival checks on sweets, oil and community feasts

The FDA has introduced a permanent, year-round food safety calendar to monitor food quality and prevent adulteration during festivals, fairs and large public celebrations, an official statement said on Thursday

3 Sep 2026 7:48 pm
Highway cops intercept car on Samruddhi Expressway, rescue abducted youth

Six suspected persons were detained by the police and the Ertiga car allegedly used in the abduction was also seized during the operation, police said on Thursday

3 Sep 2026 7:47 pm
Maharashtra FDA finds over 15,000 food samples below quality standards

The FDA took up 37,604 samples for testing during the three months, including 34,584 food samples and 3,020 drug and cosmetic samples. Of these, 30,492 food samples and 2,112 drug and cosmetic samples were tested

3 Sep 2026 6:30 pm
Historic pay deal for over 38,000 BEST bus and power workers, check details

The BEST Committee has approved recommendations covering backdated salary revisions for permanent employees, revised pay for casual workers and equal pay for contractual staff

3 Sep 2026 6:22 pm
Mumbai Police invoke stringent MCOCA against extortion gang in Andheri

According to investigators, the gang allegedly used weapons such as swords and knives to intimidate industries, traders and builders in MIDC, Andheri and other parts of Mumbai's suburban areas

3 Sep 2026 5:32 pm
Typhoon Saudel hits China: Schools closed, 24 ferry routes suspended in Fujian

Extreme weather has wreaked havoc in parts of China during the past few months, with a slew of typhoons bringing torrential rainfall and triggering the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people

3 Sep 2026 5:14 pm
Sanjay Raut calls Ram Temple Trust CEO appointment corporatisation of temple

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which manages the Ram temple, on Wednesday appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as its first CEO and former treasurer Govind Dev Giri as its new general secretary as part of a major overhaul following allegations of donation theft

3 Sep 2026 5:02 pm
Thane cops seize 2.823 kg of MD worth over Rs 5.66 crore; four held

The police was investigating the source of the MD and its intended recipients. Officials are also examining the financial transactions and supply-chain links connected to the two cases to determine whether the accused were part of a larger drug network

3 Sep 2026 4:39 pm
Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to 1,252, nearly 4,900 people still missing

Nepals flash flood death toll rose to 1,252 on Thursday, with 4,875 people still missing as Nepal Army-led rescue operations entered the ninth day. The disaster, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border, devastated northern and central Nepal

3 Sep 2026 4:37 pm
PM Modi meets Belgian PM Bart De Wever in Delhi during first India visit

During the meeting, the two leaders are expected to discuss the full spectrum of bilateral relations, as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest. Earlier in the day, De Wever paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi

3 Sep 2026 4:11 pm
Maratha reservation protest: Supporter dies of suspected heart attack in Jalna

Dashrath Raikar, a resident of Sangam in Beed district, about 100 km from Jalna, had travelled to Antarwali Sarati village, where Jarange has been staging his hunger strike for six days, to extend his support to the agitation, a supporter of the quota activist said

3 Sep 2026 3:44 pm
Mumbai Orchid City Centre Mall closure: BMC orders water, power disconnection

The civic body has issued a joint notice to the malls owners/developers and occupants/users of shops and units, directing them to vacate the premises

3 Sep 2026 3:43 pm
Maratha bandh receives strong response across Maharashtra's Latur district

In Latur city, schools and colleges remained closed after members of the Maratha community called for a bandh. Several shops and commercial establishments also remained shut, giving the city a subdued look

3 Sep 2026 3:11 pm
Odisha floods: 53,000 evacuated as major rivers inundate 373 villages

Flooding remained severe in north Odisha on Thursday, with 373 villages inundated across Balasore, Jajpur and Mayurbhanj as rescue teams continued operations

3 Sep 2026 3:07 pm
Kuki MLA urges Manipur govt to ensure food, medicines, fuel reach all areas

Kuki MLA Kimneo Haokip Hangshing urged the Manipur government to ensure uninterrupted supplies of food, medicines and fuel across the conflict-hit state

3 Sep 2026 2:55 pm
Manipur: Four militants held from India-Myanmar border in Chandel

Security forces arrested four militants belonging to banned outfits during a joint operation near the India-Myanmar border in Manipur's Chandel district

3 Sep 2026 2:09 pm
Delhi Cantt Crash: Speeding Thar driver arrested after killing two on motorcycle

A speeding Thar rammed a motorcycle in Delhi Cantonment, killing the rider and pilion passenger, with police arresting the SUV driver

3 Sep 2026 2:09 pm
NALSAR row: Supreme Court says BCI has no power to regulate law students

The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of India has no statutory power to regulate law students, setting aside two notifications issued in the NALSAR row. The court also asked advocates alleging assault during a BCI protest to approach the Delhi High Court

3 Sep 2026 2:07 pm
Nitesh Rane targets Aaditya Thackeray over Disha Salian case

Rane, who has maintained that Salians death should not be treated as a suicide, said he was confident the CBI investigation would uncover the facts surrounding the case

3 Sep 2026 2:05 pm
Police bust Rs 139 crore drug syndicate after routine Nalasopara MD seizure

The crackdown resulted in the arrest of 21 accused and the seizure of 69.759 kg of MD, 260 litres of chemicals, laboratory equipment and cash. The total value of the seized material has been estimated at Rs 139 crore

3 Sep 2026 2:03 pm
Jharkhand: Police hunt attackers after man is shot dead in Palamu

A 32-year-old man was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Palamu district after he stopped his car on the roadside on Wednesday night

3 Sep 2026 11:47 am
Nashik Kumbh Mela 2026: Technology hackathon deadline extended to September 15

The hackathon aims to develop technology-driven solutions for the mega religious gathering and covers six key areas, including sanitation, COVID-19 and first response, 360-degree surveillance and security

3 Sep 2026 11:42 am
Eknath Shinde asks Shiv Sena state chiefs to take public service to last mile

Eknath Shinde urged Shiv Sena state chiefs to expand grassroots public service, tackle civic issues and strengthen the partys network across India

3 Sep 2026 11:29 am
RTI reveals UIDAI did not track Bihar Aadhaar DOB changes after pension hike

In June 2025, Kumar announced that the monthly pension for elderly citizens, persons with disabilities and widowed women under the Social Security Pension Scheme would be increased from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100, effective July 2025

3 Sep 2026 11:25 am
Donald Trump on Harry and Meghans reported UK return: Im happy about it

The US President also criticised the couple's treatment of the British Royal Family and accused them of showing great disrespect towards senior members of the monarchy

3 Sep 2026 11:20 am
Drug free Maharashtra goal hypocritical, event driven spectacle: Shiv Sena (UBT)

The Uddhav Thackeray-led party questioned the government's record in tackling narcotics and other forms of substance abuse and asked why the illegal drug trade had allegedly continued to expand despite the BJP holding power at the Centre and sharing power in Maharashtra for several years.

3 Sep 2026 11:07 am
Nepal floods: Families await news as 10 Thane pilgrims remain untraceable

While two tourists returned home safely, the remaining 10 pilgrims, who were on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, have been missing since floodwaters struck near the Timure Chinese immigration checkpoint on August 26, destroying local communication infrastructure

3 Sep 2026 10:57 am
'Love to have him': Donald Trump says Xi Jinping to visit US on September 24

Donald Trump repeatedly referred to China while discussing his administration's economic agenda and efforts to attract foreign investment to the United States

3 Sep 2026 10:52 am
RG Kar case: Former Panihati civic chief Somnath Dey arrested in Bengaluru

Dey is currently in the custody of a West Bengal Police team. He will be brought to Kolkata on transit remand later in the day and subsequently produced before the Barrackpore district court in North 24 Parganas

3 Sep 2026 10:39 am
Supriya Sule slams Maharashtra govt over inaction in Ajit Pawar crash probe

Sule questioned why an FIR had allegedly not been registered in connection with Ajit Pawar's death and said the family had received little information about the status of the investigation

3 Sep 2026 10:13 am
Mumbai lake levels reach 95.94 pc as seven reservoirs hold 13.88 lakh ML

The current stock stands lower than in the same period last year, when the reservoirs contained 13,94,292 million litres (96.33 per cent). Also, the lake levels remained lower than in 2024, when the lakes had 14,05,678 million litres, accounting for 97.12 per cent of the total live storage

3 Sep 2026 9:57 am
Mumbai weather update: Partly cloudy skies and light rain likely across city

The high tide is expected at 3.21 pm on September 3, with the sea level projected to reach 3.73 metres. The next high tide is expected at 4.40 am on September 4, with a height of 3.66 metres

3 Sep 2026 9:53 am
Marco Rubio warns countries helping Iran evade US sanctions could face penalties

Well, I dont think theres a trade deal between India and Iran, Rubio said in an interview with The Brian Kilmeade Show.

3 Sep 2026 9:42 am
Belgian PM Wever arrives in Delhi to discuss trade, defence and technology

Later in the day, the visiting Prime Minister will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

3 Sep 2026 9:42 am
US: 2 killed, suspect dead and 3 officers injured in Minneapolis shooting

They heard more gunshots and followed them to a higher floor, where they found a haze that significantly limited their visibility, he said

3 Sep 2026 9:39 am
Trump says Lake Ontario renamed Lake America as Apple Maps adopts new name

Apple Maps has just announced that it has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, so now that very important change of names, between Google Maps and Apple Maps, is complete, ratified, and binding

3 Sep 2026 9:38 am
Ebola spreads rapidly in Congo as cases cross 6,100, over 3,000 dead

Congos Ebola outbreak has killed 3,007 people among 6,186 confirmed cases, according to government data released Wednesday

3 Sep 2026 9:37 am
Andhra Pradesh: 7-year-old girl dies, 52 hospitalised after chloroquine tablets

Officials said 71 people in Polavarams Gollaguppa village, were given the anti-malaria tablets. However many of them started falling ill

3 Sep 2026 9:36 am