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The leak has affected parts of civic Wards 147 and 148, with several localities experiencing a water supply interruption. The civic body has initiated urgent repair work and appealed to residents to use water sparingly until the pipeline is repaired

The block on the fifth and sixth lines between Thane and Kalyan will be in force from 9 am to 1 pm. On the Harbour and Trans-Harbour lines, services between Panvel and Vashi will be affected from 11.05 am to 4.05 pm, excluding the Port line

Launched at the initiative of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the programme is being conducted during Navratri to raise health awareness among young people and encourage them to adopt healthier habits early in life

The incident occurred at around 7.30 pm in the western circulating area of Kandivali Railway Station, where CTI Priya Ambavade, attached to Kandivali, was carrying out her regular ticket-checking duty

The initiative is being organised under Special Campaign 6.0, in accordance with guidelines issued by the Centres Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) and the Ministry of Mines. The campaign also focuses on waste segregation under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026

In Mumbai, the Colaba observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 35.1 degrees Celsius, 1.9 degrees above normal, and a minimum of 26.5 degrees Celsius, 1.1 degrees above normal. Santacruz recorded a maximum temperature of 36.7 degrees Celsius, 3 degrees above normal

Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar presented the awards and certificates to the winning mandals at a ceremony held at Ravindra Natya Mandir in Prabhadevi on Friday

The block is scheduled from 2.30 pm on Saturday, October 17, to 3 am on Sunday, October 18. During this period, suburban train services will not be available between Asangaon and Kasara, affecting passengers travelling on the Mumbai suburban network

The drive aims to make school premises cleaner, safer and more welcoming while promoting environmental conservation, dignity of labour, social responsibility and discipline among students

The directive follows the state government's decision to declare 305 talukas drought-affected in view of the situation during the 2026 kharif season and provide examination fee relief to school and college students from these areas

The demonstration came amid concerns raised by legal bodies over police action against lawyers and other protesters during the anti-SIR agitation in the national capital

The booklets aim to familiarise students with constitutional values, civic responsibilities and the life of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. Following the launch, Fadnavis and Gavai visited a Class 6 classroom, explained lessons from the booklets and interacted with students

In his letter dated October 16, 2026, Kharge said both Houses of Parliament were yet to be prorogued, even 64 days after the Monsoon Session was adjourned sine die on August 13. He described the situation as unprecedented and called for detailed consultations with all political parties and stakeholders before any new proposals were finalised

The crackdown covered the Mumbai, Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nagpur divisions. The seized products included edible oil, chilli and turmeric powder, supari, dry fruits, sabudana, bhagar, rajgira, tea powder and sweets, according to an FDA statement issued on Friday

Thousands of people are expected to travel to the Shivaji Park in central Mumbai from different parts of Maharashtra using buses, cars and other modes of transport, a traffic notification said

The Indian Navy commissioned Samarthak, its first multi-purpose vessel built by a private shipyard, at Karwar in Karnataka. Constructed by L&T, the vessel has over 75% indigenous content and will support weapons trials, maritime surveillance, emergency response and humanitarian missions.

Responding to a question about the incident, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that the alleged plot was a matter of deep concern for India and highlighted the growing cases of hate crimes and racial discrimination against the Indian community in the US

The Mumbai civic body on Friday removed the final 215 structures in the area, clearing the way for further work on the major road project connecting Mumbais western and eastern suburbs

Eknath Shinde said Anand Dubey had adopted the principle of putting the nation first, which he described as a position associated with the late Balasaheb Thackeray and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

India on Friday issued a second advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia, urging them to follow local authorities instructions, stay indoors in the event of an aerial attack and refrain from sharing photographs or videos related to the ongoing situation

According to the police, during the operation, the police seized 46.16 kg of narcotics, including ganja, mephedrone (MD), heroin or brown sugar, charas, LSD paper, cocaine, hashish and hydroponic ganja

The fort, located off the coastal village of Murud, was closed to visitors during the monsoon for safety reasons and cleaning. Following the completion of the work, the Archaeology Department has reopened the historic site, marking the beginning of the tourist season in the Murud region

The Aqua Line Passport can be purchased at the following stations Cuffe Parade,Churchgate, Hutatma Chowk, CSMT Metro,Worli, Siddhivinayak,Dharavi, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), CSMIA-Terminal 2 and Marol Naka

Four federations seek revised pay scales on par with Bombay High Court employees; revive 2024 agitation notice over pending demands

The CJP had called for the Tiranga Yatra on October 16. However, authorities had not granted permission for the march, and prohibitory restrictions were in force in the area

The programme aims to strengthen local fodder availability and help livestock owners prepare for a possible shortage in the coming months. The state government has declared drought in 305 talukas across Maharashtra. Of the 16 talukas in Nanded district, 14 have been declared drought-affected

Mumbai and Thane are expected to experience warm and humid weather over the weekend. The weather is expected to remain largely dry on Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18, a weaather bulletin stated

The student wing of the party, Maharashtra Navnirman Vidyarthi Sena (MNVS) announced the protest on its X account, sharing photos of the campaign, named Selfie With Gyanu

The CJPs Lehra Do Tiranga march is scheduled to begin at 5 pm at Central Park in Connaught Place. However, police have not granted permission for the event

Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar questioned whether the announced assistance of Rs 5,000 would be sufficient for farmers facing drought, agricultural losses and rising inflation

The summons were issued after a person filed a complaint against the rapper over allegedly objectionable remarks he made during a concert, Maharashtra Cyber Cell said

Sandeep Girhe, the partys district unit chief, told reporters on that party representatives would visit the homes of the deceased farmers to hand over the money to their families

The Maharashtra Cyber was working to identify those allegedly responsible for creating, uploading and circulating the manipulated images, officials said

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone for an 81-foot Lord Shiva statue at the Varadayini Mataji Temple in Rupal, Gandhinagar, on Friday. His itinerary also includes visits to Jain spiritual leaders, an evening aarti in Mansa and a Raas Garba programme in Kolvada

BJP chief spokesperson Navnath Ban targeted Raut over the court proceedings, comparing him with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and accusing both opposition leaders of misleading the public

The Press Council of India has issued guidelines for journalists covering protests and demonstrations, stressing personal safety, professional neutrality and ethical reporting. The advisory asks media personnel to carry visible ID cards

The training programme began on October 5 and will continue until October 13. Teachers are being trained in batches of 80 to 169 at BMC schools in Lower Parel, Goregaon and Kurla, officials said

Piyush Goyal said the opposition was using the controversy surrounding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to pursue a broader political objective

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke defended peaceful protests, saying demanding accountability from the government is not anarchy. He criticised administrative restrictions in Delhi ahead of the CJPs Lehra Do Tiranga march

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Russias Kamchatka Peninsula at a depth of 152 km, according to the NCS. The EMSC recorded a preliminary magnitude of 6.9, while NOAA reported no tsunami threat. Further details on the earthquakes impact are awaited

Rajnath Singh said democratic rights did not give political parties the licence to create disorder or undermine public confidence in institutions

Air India has cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia until October 20, 2026, citing the evolving geopolitical situation in the region. The airline said affected passengers would receive full refunds and advised travellers to check flight status for updates

The Supreme Court on Friday declined an urgent hearing on a plea challenging the NDMCs decision to shut Central Park at Connaught Place ahead of the Cockroach Janta Partys proposed protest. The bench hoped better sense will prevail and said it could intervene if businesses suffer losses

A 16-year-old gunman killed three children aged 5, 8 and 11, and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Two others were critically injured. The suspect was found dead inside the school after a civilian intervened, police said

Four people died battling fires in Indonesia's East Java as toxic haze worsened air quality across Southeast Asia. Singapore's PM Lawrence Wong vowed legal action against companies responsible, while Singapore's air pollution index reached 251, a very unhealthy level, according to IQAir

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said Raut's petition would be entertained on a provisional basis, subject to his explaining his conduct

Delhi Police has deployed over 6,000 personnel, 220 companies of Central Armed Police Forces and additional CCTV cameras across Connaught Place and other sensitive areas ahead of the CJPs proposed Lehra Do Tiranga protest on Friday

Manjeet Singh Bedi has been extradited from India to the US to face charges of allegedly defrauding the SNAP food assistance programme of at least $600,000. The FBI says he fled to India via Canada after being indicted and will appear before a Washington state court

The fire was reported at 8.27 am near M.M. City, beside Z.R.M. Bakers and opposite Dosti, in Green Park, Netaji Compound, Shilphata. The blaze affected a hardware shop, a tailoring shop and an office located at the site

According to the police, Sanita Sanjay Gaikwad, a resident of the city's Kalwa area, was searching online for a one-month stay in the European country when she came across a Facebook page named Berlin students accommodation group