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Former IIT-Bombay Board of Governors chairperson Dr Sharad Saraf has urged political parties to stay away from campus amid protests over Sahil Wakodes death, warning that continued disruptions could affect the academic performance and well-being of 12,000 students

Fadnavis spoke to Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, sought details of the incident and directed him to expedite the investigation and arrest those responsible. According to the CMO, Fadnavis instructed the police to track down the assailants quickly and take strict action against them

The woman is accused of allegedly sharing sensitive information, documents, photographs and electronic data through encrypted communication channels with individuals suspected of having links to foreign intelligence agencies. The allegations are under investigation

The expanded eligibility has been welcomed by families of children with disabilities and rare diseases, but caregivers want higher payouts. One mother in Karjat says caring for her son with SSPE costs more than Rs 50,000 a month, making the current pension a fraction of her expenses

The racket, which was allegedly being operated from a tin shed at a sports and recreation centre, was uncovered during a raid on Saturday, the official said

Akasa Air has extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh and Jeddah until October 27 amid security concerns. Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy has issued a safety advisory for Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia

Taking a dig at the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, Adhikari also claimed that his administration had inherited a baggage of rubbish from the erstwhile regime, adding that cleaning up the system would take time

The department said inspections revealed deficiencies in temperature control, pest management, sanitation and the handling of stored food products. Samples of the products have been sent for laboratory analysis, and further legal proceedings will follow after the reports are received

Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 33.7 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 27 degrees Celsius, with the minimum 1.8 degrees above normal. Santacruz recorded a maximum of 34.3 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 25.6 degrees Celsius

The accident occurred around 11 am at Shindewadi Cross Road on the Khamgaon-Pandharpur National Highway in Majalgaon tehsil, around 55 km from the district headquarters, an official said

The student-led protests, which began with demonstrations against budget cuts in education and what protesters described as deplorable school conditions, turned violent amid wider unrest in parts of Europe over rising inflation

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Ltd (TIAL) said operations would remain suspended from 4 pm to 9 pm to facilitate the centuries-old religious procession. Passengers have been advised to check with their respective airlines for revised flight schedules

The alert covers Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, the ghats of Kolhapur, Satara, the ghats of Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Hingoli, Nanded, Latur and Dharashiv

Mumbai GRP Commissioner M Rakesh Kalasagar has assured traders that their bags will not be checked at railway stations without valid reason, following allegations of harassment and demands for money during security checks. He also said baggage scanners had been requested

The special trains will run with Amrit Bharat rakes, offering additional travel options for passengers travelling during the festive season. The Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)-Ayodhya Cantt-LTT Superfast Special services will operate as 12 trips in each direction

The demand comes after Kotecha raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the BMCs Rs 45 crore tender for housekeeping services at major hospitals. He has called for structural reforms in the process of awarding these contracts

The Class 7 student was returning to Hyderabad with other students and teachers on Saturday after a school trip when she made the remark. A cabin crew member who overheard the conversation alerted the pilot, prompting a security alert, a police official said

The stampede, triggered by a massive rush of devotees at the Durga Puja pandal, claimed 19 lives and left 25 people injured. Adhikari said six people had been arrested in connection with the incident and that two of the injured remained in the ICU

Mumbai Police arrested two men, identified as Hamza Khan and Dawood Ali Khan, within an hour of an alleged firing incident near SIWS College on R.A. Kidwai Road in Wadala West. The targeted man escaped unhurt. Police seized two pistols, including a country-made firearm, and a live cartridge

Police had earlier detained protesters gathered outside IIT Bombays main gate around noon and taken at least 16 students from inside the campus in a police bus, students said

The Thane Range Forest Department received a call about the trapped snake and alerted a rescuer from the Wildlife Welfare Association (WWA). On reaching the spot, the rescuer carefully freed the reptile and found no visible injuries on its body

At least 16 students who were on campus were also taken away by the police in a bus. Students claimed that they were being taken to a police station located farther from Powai

Mumbai is likely to experience hot and humid weather on Sunday, October 18, with dry conditions forecast over the next 24 hours. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning, rain and gusty winds in isolated parts of Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. Mumbais AQI stood at 130

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 137 kg of suspected crystal methamphetamine, estimated to be worth over Rs 100 crore, in Tamil Nadus Nagapattinam district. Four people were arrested over an alleged plan to smuggle the consignment to Sri Lanka through a mid-sea transfer

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray over his support for regime change remarks. Fadnavis accused Thackeray of abandoning Hindutva and Balasaheb Thackerays ideals

The robbery allegedly took place between 1 am and 1.15 am, when the victim, Bharati Maruti Bhalekar, was asleep. According to Senior Police Inspector Ranjit Jadhav, the accused allegedly broke open the door of her hall, tied her hands and legs, covered her face with a sari and assaulted her

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited the RSS headquarters in Nagpur on Sunday and met chief Mohan Bhagwat. The meetings agenda was not immediately known. Fadnavis is also scheduled to campaign for BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale ahead of the October 23 legislative council elections

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trumps 60-day waiver from Russia-related sanctions, citing Indias importance as a US partner and its continued reliance on Russian energy. He said Washington needed time to assess the wider economic impact of enforcing tariffs and sanctions together

Members of the Indian diaspora rallied outside the Indian High Commission in London in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, waving the Tricolour and raising slogans. Participants criticised Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protesters amid demonstrations in India over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

Lieutenant General Sanjay Mitra, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Armys Central Command, visited forward areas in the Garhwal sector to review operational preparedness. He urged frontline troops to maintain vigilance, sharpen combat capabilities and remain ready for every contingency

Three people were killed and four injured after a speeding car ran over devotees watching a video outside a Durga Puja pandal in Chirgahiyan Belha village, Uttar Pradeshs Balrampur district, late Saturday night. Two injured persons were referred to a hospital in Bahraich, police said

West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya said an announcement and repeated whistling by a private security agency may have triggered the stampede at Kolkatas Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal. He urged a transparent investigation, while JP Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan expressed grief over the tragedy

Police in Bihars Motihari have detained two travelling vendors for questioning after complaints about bedsheets labelled Made in Pakistan being sold locally. Investigators are examining the products origin and tracing a possible supply link to a textile trader, while the authenticity of the labels remains unverified

At least eight people from Madhya Pradeshs Betul district were killed and around nine injured after a tempo traveller fell into a 15-foot-deep drain on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthans Kota district around 6 am on Saturday. The group was travelling to Khatu Shyam Temple in Sikar

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The cause is dull and chemical. Rice balls, flour, flowers and ghee go into the water

Houthi rebels have accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out airstrikes in Yemens Dhamar province that killed three children and injured more than a dozen people. The allegations come amid renewed fighting, as Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi pledged support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks

More than 4,000 flamingo nests documented at Rajasthans Sambhar Lake have raised hopes that the wetland could become a significant breeding ground beyond Gujarats Rann of Kutch. Wildlife photographer Gaurav Dadhich recorded nests of Lesser and Greater Flamingos, along with evidence of successful breeding involving chicks

At least 13 people were killed and nearly 40 injured after a truck loaded with paddy crashed into devotees waiting near Sheetlamata Mandir in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, around 1.30 am on Sunday. Police said the driver lost control of the vehicle, which stopped after hitting the temple wall

At least 19 people died and 25 were injured in a stampede at the Chorebagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Maha Saptami after a crowd surge amid rain. Authorities detained organisers and security guards and ordered a probe. PM Modi announced financial assistance for the victims

The incident occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal when people waiting outside rushed forward as it began to rain, causing some to fall on the road

While the Stop Vote Chori protest cheered for activist Dhruv Rathee as the keynote speaker, chants of Modi, Modi rang out from a smaller group across the Gandhi statue, being kept apart by Metropolitan Police officers

Uddhav Thackeray criticised the BJP-led Centre over alleged police brutality against protesters in Delhi and said the Opposition was standing up against such actions

The development comes after Mumbai Police issued a notice directing the 43-year-old actor to leave India by October 28. Khan has challenged the police order in the Bombay High Court, calling it arbitrary and illegal

According to the police, the individuals were allegedly involved in offences including assault, extortion, threats with deadly weapons, drug peddling and other repeated cognisable offences

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Rohit Rajbir Singh said the Congress had approached the police after obtaining confirmation from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) that the venue would be available during the period

According to the petition, the authorities issued the notice without conducting an inquiry, serving a show-cause notice or giving Imran Khan an opportunity to respond to the allegations

The incident occurred on Thursday in Vihar Colony in Vasai East, where the toddler, identified as Ankush Shahdev Turiya, was playing near a chawl with other children, a police official said

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was produced before a special executive magistrate at Mandir Marg police station in Delhi, where he was granted bail subject to certain conditions