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ED files FIR over trespassing at Thane flat linked to Dawoods brothers case

The Enforcement Directorate has filed an FIR after alleged trespassing at a Thane West flat attached in a money laundering investigation linked to Iqbal Kaskar. The agency restored possession after alleged lock tampering and removal of a possession notice

23 Oct 2026 11:43 pm
Saudi Arabia attacks: Embassy updates on injured Indians, issues safety advisory

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has shared medical updates on Indian nationals injured in attacks in Dammam, Riyadh and Shaybah. It also urged Indians to follow local laws and avoid photographing or sharing visuals of interceptions and impact sites

23 Oct 2026 11:24 pm
Jordan church shooting: 7 killed, 34 hurt in terror attack as gunmen open fire

A manhunt was underway to track down those responsible. The terrorist attack against Karak will be met with the harshest retaliation, King Abdullah said in a post on X. Of the 34 injured, 27 were still receiving treatment

23 Oct 2026 10:51 pm
Maharashtra: 282 Navy Agniveers appointed as police constables, says CM Fadnavis

All 282 Agniveers 150 Seaman Deckside and 132 Seaman Engineside personnel have been appointed as police constables, and their appointment orders have been issued. On September 29, the cabinet approved direct recruitment of retired Agniveers into the police force and allied uniformed services

23 Oct 2026 10:27 pm
Mumbai air pollution: Pankaja Munde announces clean air action plan for MMR

Integrated measures will be planned for the MMR through a clean air action programme. Special efforts will be made to reduce road dust, including the use of vacuum cleaning machines, sprinkling water through sprinklers and making it mandatory to completely cover vehicles transporting construction debris, Munde said

23 Oct 2026 10:07 pm
BMC invites bids to run 490-bed Borivali hospital under 30-year PPP model

The civic body said the arrangement would bring in private investment and medical expertise while ensuring that ownership of the hospital remains with the BMC. At least 50 per cent of the hospitals beds will be reserved for BMC patients and beneficiaries of government healthcare schemes

23 Oct 2026 9:53 pm
Delhi HC rejects AISA president Neha Boras plea against peace bond notice

The Delhi High Court rejected AISA president Neha Boras plea challenging a notice requiring her to furnish a Rs 10,000 personal bond with one surety to maintain peace. The court directed disclosure of materials relied upon in the inquiry and asked the magistrate to exercise due care

23 Oct 2026 9:48 pm
MPSC paper leak: 13 arrested as Assistant Section Officer is held in Navi Mumbai

Another middleman was arrested earlier this month; question sets for the Drug Inspector examination were allegedly leaked from the MPSCs confidential section for money

23 Oct 2026 9:00 pm
Maharashtra heatwave: Amravati hottest at 37.4 degrees Celsius

Mumbai City recorded a maximum temperature of 37 degrees Celsius, 3.3 degrees above normal, while the Santacruz observatory (representative of the suburbs) registered 37.1 degrees Celsius, 2.9 degrees above normal. The city also continued to experience warm nights

23 Oct 2026 8:43 pm
Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of two Mumbai food establishments

The reported deficiencies at the Mumbai establishments included unhygienic kitchen and drainage conditions, rusted racks and utensils, the mixing of returned pav with fresh pav, incomplete temperature records, absence of workers medical certificates and use of unauthorised food colours in sweets

23 Oct 2026 8:41 pm
BMC removes 12 illegal structures, takes action against 60 hawkers in Dadar

The BMC carried out an anti-encroachment drive in Dadar on October 23, removing 12 unauthorised structures, temporary sheds and platforms and taking action against 60 hawkers. The operation was conducted under the civic bodys Pedestrian First campaign to keep footpaths clear

23 Oct 2026 8:06 pm
KDMC announces water cut in parts of Kalyan, Dombivli on Oct 27; check details

According to the statement, issued by the KDMC Water Supply Department, the shutdown is required for electrical and mechanical maintenance at the Barave, Mohili, Netivali and Titwala water treatment plants

23 Oct 2026 7:16 pm
Pune airport to launch daily direct flight to Bhubaneswar from October 25

Pune airport will have a daily direct IndiGo flight to Bhubaneswar from October 25, coinciding with the Winter Schedule 202627. Airlines have taken up 216 of the 235 available daily slots, strengthening the citys domestic air connectivity

23 Oct 2026 6:58 pm
NMIA adds nine new destinations to boost connectivity to tourism hubs

The new destinations are Agatti, via Goa-Mopa, Darbhanga, Guwahati, Jalgaon, Jodhpur, Ranchi, Bagdogra, Sindhudurg and Udaipur. The routes are expected to improve access to tourism, heritage and regional economic centres across western, northern, eastern and north-eastern India

23 Oct 2026 6:40 pm
Paris suburb shooting leaves one dead, four seriously wounded

France's National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's office took charge of the case and said they will investiate whether the shooting was racially motivated. A suspect was arrested and taken into police custody, police said

23 Oct 2026 6:26 pm
CISF and NeGD sign MoU to train personnel in drone tech, AI and cyber security

Under the partnership, National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), will act as the knowledge partner and identify academic institutions, technical experts and Centres of Excellence to design and deliver training programmes

23 Oct 2026 6:24 pm
Anti-SIR protest: Delhi Police detain demonstrators marching towards EC

The march, organised by the Delhi Coordination Committee of People Against SIR, a people's collective, began near Gole Dak Khana at the intersection of Kalibari Marg and Bhai Vir Singh Marg. Carrying the national flag and banners, the protesters demanded an end to the electoral roll revision exercise

23 Oct 2026 6:12 pm
Maharashtra FDA cancels 29 drug licences after 937 inspections across state

According to the FDA, its Drugs Section conducted 105 inspections at manufacturing units, blood centres and other establishments, issuing 68 notices. These inspections resulted in the suspension of 22 licences and cancellation of seven licences

23 Oct 2026 6:11 pm
Thane railway cops arrest two women while stealing mangalsutra at Diva station

The railway police officials recovered five gold mangalsutras weighing 61.15 grams, collectively valued at Rs 7.55 lakh, during the investigation, said an official

23 Oct 2026 6:11 pm
Meghalaya on a plate: Chef Niyati Rao brings Italian-Khasi fusion to Mumbai

As her award-winning Italian-Khasi fusion restaurant, Nonna Mei hosts a three-day pop-up in the city, chef Niyati Rao sits down for a conversation on the flavours, traditions, and research that shapes the menu

23 Oct 2026 6:05 pm
MLC polls: Supriya Sule questions BJP candidate wearing party scarf while voting

In a social media post, Sule shared the video showing Gawade, the BJP candidate from the Pune Teachers' Constituency, and questioned whether the incident amounted to a violation of the model code of conduct

23 Oct 2026 4:18 pm
Thane Coastal Road-2 gets Coastal Zone Authority nod, 680 mangroves to be felled

As per the minutes of the MCZMA's 202nd meeting, held on September 24, the authority recommended the proposal to the Union Environment Ministry, accepting the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority's (MMRDA) submission that no alternative route was feasible to bypass the internationally recognised Ramsar site

23 Oct 2026 4:16 pm
MahaRERA approves 435 housing projects during festive season

Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority also approved deadline extensions for 210 projects and corrections to 609 existing projects, based on proposals submitted by developers

23 Oct 2026 4:09 pm
Delhi: MHA extends deployment of CAPF companies amid protest concerns

The forces were deployed in the national capital earlier this month in the wake of protests organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The extension was approved following a request from the Delhi Police. A similar extension had been sanctioned in mid-October

23 Oct 2026 3:58 pm
Bomb threat email triggers panic at Airoli school, probe underway

The school administration alerted the police after receiving the threat and informed parents, raising concerns about student safety

23 Oct 2026 3:43 pm
Tharoor slams removal of Raihan Vadra's photos, says India's image has suffered

Tharoor described the move as a disgrace and argued that the photographs depicted events already etched in public memory, rather than political positions taken by the artist

23 Oct 2026 3:23 pm
IMD issues yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane as parts of state reel in hot weather

Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are likely to experience hot and humid conditions, with light rain or thundershowers possible towards the afternoon and evening on the first day

23 Oct 2026 3:13 pm
UAE closes Umm Al Quwain beaches after tanker oil spill

The UAE reported an oil spill from a tanker off its coast on Friday, affecting beaches in Umm Al Quwain and prompting closures and cleanup operations. The incident comes amid rising attacks on vessels in Gulf waters and heightened tensions near the Strait of Hormuz

23 Oct 2026 2:54 pm
Raj Thackeray slams Maharashtra govt's Rs 5,000 relief for drought-hit farmers

Raj Thackeray said he had held detailed discussions with party colleagues about conditions in drought-affected areas, the problems faced by farmers and the difficulties confronting rural communities

23 Oct 2026 2:52 pm
Polish PM Donald Tusk meets DK Shivakumar, Karnataka ministers in Bengaluru

Polish PM Donald Tusk visited Bengaluru with around 100 business leaders to explore partnerships with Karnataka. Poland is seeking stronger cooperation with India in IT and space, as bilateral trade rose from USD 1.95 billion in 2013 to USD 6.36 billion in 2025

23 Oct 2026 2:22 pm
Delhi: Three schools receive bomb threat emails, search operations launched

The threats were reported to the authorities, following which teams from the Delhi Fire Service rushed to the schools. The premises were evacuated as a precautionary measure

23 Oct 2026 2:17 pm
WR to operate block between Santacruz and Goregaon on Oct 24, check details

Western Railway said some suburban train services would remain cancelled due to the block. The detailed list of affected services will be available with station masters at stations across the suburban section

23 Oct 2026 2:01 pm
Two killed, five injured in attack near Hebron in occupied West Bank

Israeli forces shot dead two men following an attack near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday. At least five people were injured, some critically, as emergency responders evacuated victims to Israeli hospitals. The military imposed roadblocks and closures in nearby Palestinian towns

23 Oct 2026 1:57 pm
17-year-old girl dies as heavy rains cause house wall collapse in Sattur

A 17-year-old Class 12 student, Muthuchelvi, died after a wall of her rented house collapsed amid heavy rains in Mettumalai near Sattur on October 22 night. Her mother, Solaiyammal, was rescued from the debris and admitted to Sattur Government Hospital

23 Oct 2026 1:57 pm
Sule alleges BJP used spycam pens in Maharashtra MLC polls; Fadnavis responds

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, responding to a question about the alleged devices, said he did not know what a spycam pen was and would comment after seeing one

23 Oct 2026 1:52 pm
IMD forecasts cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal, Andhra and Odisha on watch

According to the Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre (RSMC) for Tropical Cyclones, the low-pressure area formed over the east-central and adjoining south-east Bay of Bengal following an upper-air cyclonic circulation

23 Oct 2026 1:51 pm
Mumbai: Mayor Ritu Tawdes office receives bomb threat email

Mumbai Police and security agencies are on alert after Mayor Ritu Tawdes office received a bomb threat email mentioning schools and Mahalaxmi Racecourse. The email reportedly warned of a grenade attack on a school on October 31 and a bomb blast on November 27

23 Oct 2026 1:22 pm
BEST restores original bus routes as Sion bridge reopens for traffic

Vehicular traffic on Mumbais Sion Railway Overbridge was fully restored on Thursday, following the completion of reconstruction work of the 112-year-old bridge

23 Oct 2026 1:21 pm
Maharashtra CM orders forensic probe into Jarange's alleged Rs 500 cr audio clip

The recording has triggered a political controversy, with leaders from the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena seeking an investigation into its authenticity and contents

23 Oct 2026 1:14 pm
Fearing freedom: Shiv Sena (UBT) slams Centre over CJP activists arrest

In an editorial published in its mouthpiece Saamana on Friday, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party questioned whether the government was afraid of peaceful democratic protests and young citizens carrying the National Flag

23 Oct 2026 1:03 pm
Saudi Arabia tensions: IndiGo extends flight cancellations

In its travel advisory, IndiGo said flights to and from Riyadh would remain cancelled until October 31, 2026, while services to and from Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah would remain suspended until October 27, inclusive

23 Oct 2026 12:42 pm
Kolkata stampede: Treasurer arrested over alleged panic-inducing announcement

Chorbagan Durga Puja treasurer Sanjib Raha has been arrested over an announcement allegedly warning that the pandal was collapsing, triggering panic in a stampede that killed 19 people and injured 25. Police are examining CCTV footage and possible crowd management lapses

23 Oct 2026 12:23 pm
Taiwan braces for Typhoon Champi as shops and schools shut, flights cancelled

Typhoon Champi neared Taiwan, prompting mass evacuations, school and business closures, and flight cancellations. At least one person died and dozens were injured, while forecasters warned of torrential rain and strong winds. The storm comes amid an active Pacific season linked to El Nio

23 Oct 2026 12:23 pm
Man dies after toxic gas leak inside under-construction septic tank in Delhi

A 38-year-old man died and three others were injured after allegedly inhaling toxic gas inside an under-construction septic tank in Delhis Chhawla area. The incident renews concerns over sanitation worker safety, following a fatal Mundka tragedy and a Delhi High Court plea seeking worker regularisation

23 Oct 2026 12:22 pm
Thane: Balcony slab, wall collapse in Kalwa; 50-year-old man injured

According to officials, information about the incident was received at around 7:40 am. The collapse occurred at Mahalaxmi Chawl, near Shri Saraswati High School and Junior College, beside Parsik Tunnel in Waghoba Nagar

23 Oct 2026 12:19 pm
Mumbai CSMT: Two injured after portion of ceiling collapses during RLDA work

Two passengers were injured after a portion of the ceiling near the booking hall entrance at Mumbais Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus collapsed around 10.05 pm on Thursday. The affected section was linked to ongoing Rail Land Development Authority work

23 Oct 2026 12:12 pm
Maharashtra animal husbandry department plans solar projects to cut power bills

MAHAPREIT, a subsidiary of the Mahatma Phule Backward Class Development Corporation, has expressed interest in implementing solar energy projects on land and buildings owned by the department

23 Oct 2026 12:08 pm
Punjab woman wins Rs 1 crore with a lottery ticket bought for just Rs 7

A Rs 7 lottery ticket has brought a major windfall for Bimla Devi, a labourer's wife from Kotkapura in Punjab's Faridkot district. She reportedly won Rs 1 crore in the Sikkim government lottery after buying the ticket a day before the results. The family is considering starting a business for their children

23 Oct 2026 11:59 am
Maharashtra MLC polls: Nitin Gadkari, family cast votes in Nagpur

The senior BJP leader exercised his franchise at New English School in the Mahal area of Nagpur, accompanied by his wife, Kanchan Gadkari, his son and daughter-in-law

23 Oct 2026 11:33 am
Mumbai: 10 arrested in online betting racket after police raid in Aarey Colony

Bhoiwada Police in Bhiwandi have arrested 10 people for their alleged involvement in an online betting and financial fraud racket. A raid in Mumbai's Aarey Colony led to the seizure of 32 mobile phones, 46 ATM cards, 40 SIM cards and four laptops. The accused are in police custody until October 26

23 Oct 2026 11:25 am