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Palghar: 65-year-old woman killed in leopard attack; villagers threaten protest

The leopard suddenly pounced on Tulsi Rama Sawar, an agricultural labourer from Sarshi village in Vikramgad taluka, and grabbed her by the neck. She died on the spot, Vangaon Assistant Police Inspector Tushar Pachpute said

2 Nov 2026 10:56 am
EAM S Jaishankar meets Indian diplomats during Atlanta visit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met eight Indian Consuls General in Atlanta, along with Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra, to discuss India-US relations and new initiatives in trade, innovation, education and community outreach

2 Nov 2026 10:38 am
Andhra Pradesh braces for Cyclone Murasu as NDRF teams arrive from Tamil Nadu

The NDRF has deployed three teams from its 4th battalion in Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh to lead rescue and relief operations as Cyclone Murasu approaches the coast. The IMD has classified the system as a severe cyclonic storm

2 Nov 2026 10:06 am
Trump and Netanyahu discuss Iran as Israel pushes for possible military action

An Israeli source described the conversation as tough, while a US source characterised it as direct.

2 Nov 2026 9:58 am
We do it even better: Trump says US outperforms China, Russia in spy operation

His remarks come amid heightened scrutiny of alleged Chinese intelligence operations targeting US military personnel and installations.

2 Nov 2026 9:54 am
Mumbai: Newlywed couple among 70-100 taken ill after Nahur wedding feast

According to the police, the affected people were among those who had eaten during the last batch of the wedding feast. They developed symptoms shortly after the meal and were taken to nearby hospitals for medical attention.

2 Nov 2026 9:53 am
Traffic crawls in major parts of Delhi due to road closure near ramlila maidan

Despite sharing the news about the taffic restrictions and diversins, Delhi experienced major traffic curbs at several stretches, leading to long awaiting lines and a big block on the road

2 Nov 2026 9:48 am
Ukraine and Russia report cyberattacks on emergency alert systems amid war

The loudspeaker alert system was also compromised, broadcasting similar messages across the streets of Kyiv

2 Nov 2026 9:40 am
Mumbai weather: Partly cloudy skies persist; AQI remains satisfactory at 81

Minimum temperatures at both of the citys observatories remained above normal, while daytime temperatures continued to hover around 33 degrees Celsius.

2 Nov 2026 9:38 am
US: Nine killed as private Learjet crashes into Florida neighbourhood

Authorities did not immediately say what caused the jet to go down or who was on it.

2 Nov 2026 9:32 am
Russia-Ukraine war: Civilians fear attacks as Kherson ceasefire nears end

An estimated 2,000 civilians were in Oleshky when the temporary truce took hold.

2 Nov 2026 9:28 am
Mumbai: Around 100 protesters demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

100 protesters gathered near BMC headquarters to demand resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Cops set up barricades to contain Sundays Tiranga Samvidhan Satyagraha; agitators claim democracy is in danger

2 Nov 2026 9:27 am
Rajkot police register FIR against 38 following late-night hotel raid

Rajkot police booked 38 people after a raid on a birthday party at a hotel on Kalawad Road. The Local Crime Branch conducted the raid ,and according to Deputy Commissioner of Police, blood samples of 98 people, including party guests and hotel staff, were collected

2 Nov 2026 8:58 am
Mumbai: Meet Lt Col Dharamdatt Goel an Army veteran skiing on a prosthetic leg

Says most civilians still experience disconnect with army life as he pushes to bridge the gap

2 Nov 2026 8:57 am
Soft robotic moth uses UV light to fabricate electronic sensors on demand

Researchers have developed an soft robotic moth capable of fabricating its own electronic sensors when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. The autonomous robot navigates towards UV sources, triggering a precise photochemical reaction that prints functional sensor circuits on demand.

2 Nov 2026 8:51 am
Mumbai: Sion school and church protest as flyover landing obstructs entrance

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church and School parishioners say BMC-reconstructed flyover leaves narrow pedestrian passage outside the Sion school; blocked vehicular access and fire safety are major concerns

2 Nov 2026 8:48 am
Iran sets four conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz within two days

The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced ongoing talks with Qatari mediators to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and proposes several conditions on the US to reopen the strait

2 Nov 2026 8:44 am
Maharashtra: Proposed felling of 32,000 trees for Raigad project sparks concerns

Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik says he is reviewing the project to maximise tree preservation and compensatory plantation

2 Nov 2026 8:41 am
Cheers to FDA for move against expired products

However, some agencies allegedly issued disposal certificates without actually destroying the stock.

2 Nov 2026 8:38 am
Can you breathe without complaining?

Fresh air is overrated and its loss is arguably a small price to pay when the future and redevelopment of a city is at stake

2 Nov 2026 8:37 am
Mumbai: Dombivli sees rare Sykess nightjar appearance after more than a century

Sighting of bird rarely seen in region is first to be documented in over 100 years

2 Nov 2026 8:33 am
Manipur protests erupt after bodies of two missing youths are found

The bodies of two youths who went missing from Taphou Kuki village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on October 29, were found in a hilly area of neighbouring Senapati district on Sunday. Following the discovery, protesters alleged that the youths had been abducted and killed by Naga militants

2 Nov 2026 8:30 am
Panvel fire brigade gets two fire bikes to tackle blazes in hard-to-reach areas

Bullet-based bikes that can easily navigate narrow lanes are equipped with water tanks, high-pressure pumps to control blazes before fire engines arrive

2 Nov 2026 8:27 am
Sri Lanka Navy catches seven Indian fishermen allegedly fishing illegally

The Sri Lanka Navy on Sunday apprehended seven Indian fishermen and seized their trawler over alleged poaching in the island nation's territorial waters. According to the Navy, its North Central Naval Command spotted several Indian fishing trawlers allegedly entering Sri Lankan waters

2 Nov 2026 8:21 am
UDP chief resigns amid party MLAs joining BJP and NPP

The United Democratic Party's president resigned after 11 of its MLA joined BJP, leaving him the only one in the as the UDPs sole legislator in the state Assembly

2 Nov 2026 8:14 am
Mid-day asks govt: Mumbai residents flag garbage, and road safety issues

This week, mid-day readers also want solutions to missing bus services and footpaths, confusion outside Churchgate station, and garbage on the roads

2 Nov 2026 8:12 am
Telangana cops bust illegal oocyte trade, rescue 43 women

The cops busted the illegal egg extraction racket and rescue 43 women, some said they were given hormonal injections and medicines in connection with the proposed procedures

2 Nov 2026 8:06 am
Mumbai: How Indian SIM cards are fuelling cybercrime networks overseas

Indian mobile numbers are being turned into commodities in an underground trade that supplies verification codes, activated WhatsApp accounts and, in some cases, preloaded devices to overseas cybercrime networks

2 Nov 2026 7:42 am
Maharashtra: Tigress covers 150 km across forests, offers hope for conservation

Sighting of the sub-adult tigress in Nagpur raises hopes that big cats are dispersing through Vidarbha, and underscores the importance of ecological corridors

2 Nov 2026 7:39 am
Mumbai: Worli residents to get temporary footpath near elevated connector

MMRDA directs elevated connector contractor to build footpath after visiting dangerous stretch where pedestrians have no option but to walk on road

2 Nov 2026 7:28 am
Horoscope today, November 02: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac sign

Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we've got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius

2 Nov 2026 4:46 am
Minister Ganesh Naik examines ways to save trees at Karjat power project site

Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik is examining ways to preserve more than 32,000 trees proposed to be felled for Torrent Power's Rs 13,500 crore Saidongar-I pumped storage project in Karjat. The project has faced opposition from political leaders, environmental groups and villagers

1 Nov 2026 11:15 pm
Cyclone Murasu alert: Andhra Pradesh braces for second storm in less than a week

The cyclone, which has been given the name Murasu, is likely to intensify into a severe cyclone and cross the Andhra Pradesh coast on November 2-3

1 Nov 2026 10:32 pm
Shinde warns lenders of murder charges over farmer suicides in Maharashtra

The Maharashtra Deputy CM issued the warning while addressing a gathering at the inauguration of a 100-bed sub-district hospital at Wadi Budruk in Nanded district. He said the state government would stand firmly behind farmers and provide all possible assistance amid the agrarian crisis

1 Nov 2026 9:47 pm
'Gyanesh Kumar will go to jail': Rahul Gandhi warns CEC from Ramlila Maidan

Addressing an INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi against alleged electoral irregularities and the SIR exercise, Gandhi described the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as illegal and alleged that votes had been stolen through EVMs and changes to electoral rolls

1 Nov 2026 9:30 pm
CBI secures extradition of Mahadev betting app promoter Sourabh Chandrakar

Chandrakar, who was wanted in two CBI cases and a case registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), was escorted to India following his extradition. He will undergo a medical examination before being produced before the CBI Special Court in Raipur on Monday

1 Nov 2026 8:21 pm
Ratnagiri records Maharashtra's highest temp at 36.7 degrees Celsius

Ratnagiris maximum temperature was 2.6 degrees Celsius above normal, while Gondias minimum was 2.7 degrees Celsius below normal. Gondia was the only station in the state to record a below-normal minimum temperature in the weather bulletin

1 Nov 2026 7:42 pm
INDIA bloc rally: BJP chief Nitin Nabin leads counter-march in Haryana

The Congress party should have sought atonement and offered an apology for the acts committed against the Sikh brethren, the massacres and the killings that took place on this very day in 1984. Instead, today, they have come out to stage a protest, the BJP chief said

1 Nov 2026 7:18 pm
Remove Modi to save democracy: Kharge targets PM at INDIA bloc rally in Delhi

Addressing the INDIA blocs rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi over the vote chori allegations, Kharge also accused Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of shielding Gyanesh Kumar

1 Nov 2026 7:10 pm
From sailing to social awareness: NCC cadets complete 250-km Konkan expedition

Ratnagiri's 2 Maharashtra Naval Unit NCC cadets have completed a 250-km sailing expedition along the Konkan coast. The 10-day voyage also included street plays reaching over 1,000 people, digital awareness activities and adventure training

1 Nov 2026 6:48 pm
Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper train flagged off

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the next Vande Bharat Sleeper train for Karnataka will originate from Bengaluru, connect several parts of North Karnataka towards Hubballi, and then proceed towards Pune and Mumbai

1 Nov 2026 6:34 pm
Thane Congress delegation raises alarm over Yeoor forest constructions

During the meeting, Congress representatives expressed concern over the alleged increase in constructions in the Yeoor forest area surrounding Sanjay Gandhi National Park. They alleged that large bungalows were being constructed at the cost of the region's natural environment and ecological balance

1 Nov 2026 5:50 pm
West Asia conflict: Akasa Air extends Jeddah, Riyadh flight cancellations

According to the advisory, flights to and from Jeddah will remain suspended until and including November 18, 2026, while services connecting Riyadh will remain suspended until and including November 30, 2026

1 Nov 2026 5:13 pm
Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav join Opposition's 'Save Democracy' protest in Delhi

Several prominent Opposition leaders attended the rally, including Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, TMC leader Mamata Banerjee, MP Abhishek Banerjee, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, JKNC president Farooq Abdullah, and more

1 Nov 2026 4:35 pm
Man gets eight years in jail for culpable homicide in 2018 Badlapur assault case

A Kalyan court has sentenced Pravin Santosh Mukane to eight years of rigorous imprisonment for culpable homicide in a 2018 Badlapur assault case, observing that the prosecution failed to prove an intention to commit murder. A co-accused was acquitted

1 Nov 2026 3:05 pm
INDIA bloc rally: Nearly 10,000 personnel deployed, Section 163 imposed

Nearly 10,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across Delhi ahead of the INDIA blocs rally at Ramlila Maidan and a BJP counter-march in West Delhi. Traffic restrictions and diversions are in place in Central Delhi

1 Nov 2026 2:08 pm
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis accuses Congress of 'Samvidhan chori' during Emergency

Speaking at the BJP's 'Save Democracy' march organised in Thane against what he described as attempts to create anarchy, Fadnavis claimed that international forces and social media algorithms were being leveraged to spread misinformation and destabilise the country

1 Nov 2026 2:07 pm
Indian Navy's INS Trishul makes port call at Greece's Souda Bay

Indian Naval Ship Trishul arrived at Souda Bay in Greece on October 31 during its Mediterranean deployment. The visit will feature professional exchanges, cross-deck visits and cultural engagements with the Hellenic Navy

1 Nov 2026 1:47 pm
BJP kicks off counter-protest with 'Lokshahi Bachao, Anarajakta Hatao' padyatra

Ravindra Chavan said the Opposition was attempting to create confusion among the public despite the country witnessing development-oriented governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi

1 Nov 2026 12:58 pm
INDIA bloc accuses CEC Gyanesh Kumar of treason, demands his removal

The INDIA bloc held a symbolic public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Mallikarjun Kharges residence, accusing him of breaching his constitutional mandate and demanding his removal and an end to the SIR exercise

1 Nov 2026 12:00 pm