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Addressing the inauguration of Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Rajbhasha Sammelan in Vashi, Shah said India's regional languages were like different petals of a lotus and urged people to respect their richness while allowing Hindi to serve as a medium of coordination among them

The idol of Lord Ganesha from the Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple was carried on a beautifully decorated peacock chariot and installed at a replica of Vrindavan's Prem Mandir, created at Jai Ganesh Prangan

CM Fadnavis said the government would move ahead with implementation once the committee examining the issue submits its report and recommendations on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to citizens on Ganesh Chaturthi, praying for happiness, prosperity and progress. Murmu said the festival of Lord Ganesha infuses energy, knowledge and positivity into peoples lives

The accused used the proceeds of the fraud to fund a luxurious lifestyle, including luxury flats, high-end cars, and expensive watches, while enticing 42 victims across Maharashtra and Gujarat with promises of 5 per cent monthly returns on investments, an official from EOW said

Manoj Jarange made the announcement while addressing supporters at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, where he is on the 16th day of an indefinite fast

Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal surrendered before a Goa court to serve his 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence in a 2013 sexual assault case. The Supreme Court has listed his appeal against the conviction for hearing on September 22

Mumbai Crime Branch Unit 6 arrested two men for allegedly selling Nitrazepam tablets illegally and seized 21,000 tablets weighing 12.81 kg and valued at Rs 64.05 lakh. Police laid a trap near the Sion-Panvel Highway in Trombay following confidential information about the alleged sale

Ganeshotsav 2026 began in Mumbai with thousands of devotees visiting Lalbaugcha Raja on Ganesh Chaturthi. Amid the rush, Mumbai Traffic Police announced road closures, diversions and no-parking restrictions around Lalbaug and Kalachowki from September 14 to 25

Ganeshotsav 2026 celebrations gathered pace across Maharashtra as Mumbai's Chinchpokli saw a heavy rush of devotees at Chinchpoklicha Chintamani, while Pune welcomed Shreemant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati with a traditional procession featuring Dhol Tasha and Mardani Khel

The warnings came amid reported strikes by the Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen and large areas in the north. The group has been launching strikes towards Saudi Arabia since declaring a naval blockade against Riyadh in July, with strikes targeting Saudi vessels in the Red Sea

The CBI has registered an FIR in connection with the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian after the Bombay High Court ordered a fresh investigation. Salians father Satish recently recorded a statement before the agency, raising allegations of conspiracy and an alleged cover-up

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge extended Ganesh Chaturthi greetings on Monday. While Gandhi wished people happiness and freedom from obstacles, Kharge recalled Lokmanya Tilaks role in turning Ganeshotsav into a symbol of unity and public awakening

Ganeshostav 2026 is being celebrated across Mumbai with grand pandals, rituals and cultural programmes. The public festival traces its modern roots to 1893, when freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak began the first sarvajanik Ganeshotsav at Keshavji Nayak Chawl in Girgaum

Mumbai erupted in festive fervour on Ganesh Chaturthi as chants of Ganpati Bappa Morya echoed across the city. Devotees welcomed Ganesha idols into homes and pandals, while major hubs including Lalbaug, Parel, Girgaon and Andheri lit up for the 11-day Ganeshotsav 2026

Brent crude surged above dollar 107 a barrel as escalating Middle East tensions and disruptions around key waterways raised concerns over global oil supplies

Mumbai lake levels at 14,10,895 million litres , or 97.48 per cent of their live storage capacity, as of September 14. Vihar and Tulsi remained full, while Bhatsa stood at 99.27 per cent. The overall stock was lower than the corresponding period in 2025 and 2024

Thank you, President Droupadi Murmu, for your good wishes. On behalf of the people of Israel, I extend our deepest gratitude

He cautioned against anyone reading too much into the president's remarks. This does not represent a shift in US foreign policy, he said

Speaking to media on Saturday, Baghaei said the gathering would hopefully be attended by foreign ministers from Gulf states as well as Iran and Iraq

Add a squeeze of lemon, some chutney on the side, and you can immerse yourself in a typically Mumbai-style seafood indulgence.

Finland chef Toni Toivanen explores a collaborative menu with a Worli fine-dine that freely moves between Nordic sensibilities, Japanese precision, and Indias diverse flavours and ingredients

A reward of Rs 25,000 had been announced for information leading to his arrest on Saturday

Mumbai began Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 under cloudy skies as the IMD issued an orange alert for Mumbai and Thane, warning of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places. The city recorded 49.55 mm rainfall in its island city area and 66.46 mm in the eastern suburbs in the 24 hours till Monday morning

PM Modi also shared a Sanskrit verse in his post, offering prayers to Lord Shri Vinayaka and highlighting his divine attributes

Making the announcement, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal told reporters in Panaji that the ruling BJP would not secure a majority in the upcoming elections and that the Goa First alliance would form the next government

Patients receive brief chemotherapy before a single infusion of genetically reprogrammed T cells, which eliminate harmful B cells in the body

A Rs 12 dispute over a vada pav ended with a 24-year-old man being sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for slashing the neck of a Kanjurmarg eatery owner in October 2020

Despite enjoying his work and declining competing offers from OpenAI and Anthropic, Engels left because he believes advanced AI presents a terrifying risk of causing immense harm within the next five years

The operation gathered pace after an excavator, loader and Bobcat were brought into the tunnel

The UK Maritime Trade Operations monitor separately reported a vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the strait, with no details

Its beginning to look as if India and Indians will have to teach most other countries how to do things the right way

The project is undertaken by the Social Forestry Department, Nashik.

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This week, mid-day readers want solutions to endless potholes, piles of garbage strewn on railway tracks, and need a bus service restored

Authorities set up temporary lights beneath Swami Samarth Nagar Metro station; locals say they also got rid of footpath encroachments

Santacruz weather station records 101.49 per cent of monsoon average till 1 pm on Sunday

The 16-car rake is planned to carry around 264 tonnes of cargo, with focus on high-value and time-sensitive consignments

BMC defers Siddhivinayak Temple renovation to post-Ganeshotsav to avoid diverting devotees to the residential back-gate lane

Traffic police step up arrangements for Monday as Amit Shahs Vashi and Lalbaug visits coincide with first day of Ganeshotsav

Nearly 2000 MU students hit streets to spread awareness on tuberculosis and addiction while managing crowds and traffic

A perennially crowded Andheri station to finally get a 12-car platform on the east side, too, to reduce congestion on the FOB, improve passenger circulation, and enhance overall passenger safety, particularly during peak hours

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The international category has received entries from countries including Japan, Sri Lanka, Germany, Nigeria and Singapore. The participation from overseas is expected to give Maharashtra's state festival a wider global identity, officials said.

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange questioned why the authorities were assuming that protesters would break rules even before the agitation had started

The incident took place on the Vashi-Koparkhairane Road in Sector 15. Rescue services were alerted after the slab fell from the building, officials said

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan will run from September 17 to October 17, 2026, reaching people at the grassroots level across the country

This brief meeting provided space for us to exchange views on the latest international and regional developments, the visiting Malaysian prime minister said

According to official data, the citys western suburbs recorded average rainfall of 59.86 mm between 8 am and 6 pm on Sunday, following a prolonged dry spell

According to the latest data released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, 364 bodies were recovered from Chitwan district, 230 from Nawalparasi East, 222 from Nawalparasi West, and 199 from Nuwakot