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The CBI has secured the return of Harnek Singh, wanted in a 2013 Singapore scam case, after he was deported from the US and arrested at Delhi airport. Singh had allegedly helped receive fraud proceeds through his money-transfer outlet and remained absconding for over a decade

Ahead of Ganeshotsav 2026, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde inspected BMCs preparations at key idol immersion sites across the city. She directed officials to ensure obstacle-free procession routes, more artificial lakes, faster immersion, drinking water, toilets and adequate lifeguards

Thane Police have invoked MCOCA against five alleged members of a drug trafficking syndicate after seizing 9.768 kg of heroin worth Rs 3.41 crore in Kalyan. Three accused were formally arrested under MCOCA on September 8 and remanded to police custody till September 17

In a major operation, the Maharashtra FDA has suspended the licences of seven food establishments in Mumbai and seized food products and raw materials worth Rs 20.48 lakh in the Shil-Diva Road area of Thane, following inspections

The ban on feeding 94 dogs at Mumbai Universitys 280-acre Kalina campus has been lifted after the BMC intervened following a 24-hour warning from the MNVS. The civic body wrote to the universitys Vice Chancellor, allowing feeding of the dogs in accordance with applicable rules

IndiGo flight 6E097 landed at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad around 5.45 pm after a crew member found a piece of paper bearing the word bomb on the aircraft, sources said

Mankhurd Police have secured convictions in two criminal cases dating back to 2013 and 2017. A Mumbai court sentenced one accused to two years rigorous imprisonment in a house trespass and modesty case, while two others received six-month jail terms for a sharp weapon attack

While virtually addressing the first International Space Summit in Paris, PM Modi said that India aims to establish its own space station by 2035 and send an Indian to the Moon by 2040, outlining the country's long-term ambitions in human spaceflight and space exploration

The camps are being held from September 10 to November 2. Residents will have access to specialist consultations in gynaecology and obstetrics, ear, nose and throat (ENT), general medicine, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, psychiatry, paediatrics, and dermatology

Mumbais Pydhonie police arrested three men for allegedly cheating job seekers with promises of overseas employment. Police recovered 50 Indian passports, computers, mobile phones, bank documents and fake appointment letters during the probe

An Israeli strike killed one person in southern Lebanons Nabatieh region, as attacks intensified following Israels capture of a strategic Hezbollah position. At least 29 people have been killed since Friday, according to Lebanese authorities and official media

Nashik Police arrests a 30-year-old man for allegedly stalking a woman, repeatedly emailing her and leaving roses and chocolates outside her home. Police traced the suspect using CCTV footage and his vehicle after the woman posted about the incident on social media

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, Delhi Police, DMRC and Delhi government over the closure of 17 Delhi Metro stations during CJP protests, questioning the legality and proportionality of restricting public movement and shutting a key public utility

In a strategic balancing act triggered by escalating global trade tensions, India is leveraging the summit to position BRICS as a complementary engine for economic growth while championing the Global South's core developmental priorities, notably safeguarding food, energy, and supply chain security

Public Ganeshotsav celebrations at Lal Chowk in Srinagar were revived in 2022 after a gap of 34 years. Over the past three years, the festival has been celebrated at several locations across the Valley. This year, organisers are planning to expand the celebrations across four to five districts

Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal has demanded an immediate drought declaration and Rs 50,000 per hectare assistance for farmers, citing erratic rainfall and crop losses. He also targeted the government over MPSC issues and demanded action against Parth Pawar in the Pune land case

In a post on X, Raut said the school had sent a circular to parents through its portal and WhatsApp groups, directing students not to bring food items such as onions, garlic, potatoes and beetroot, which grow underground, during Paryushan from September 8 to September 16

The Delhi High Court has directed authorities nationwide not to allow GST registrations without biometric Aadhaar authentication, citing fraudulent registrations using stolen or frozen PAN and Aadhaar details and Rs 28,194 crore in detected tax evasion

A food advisory issued by Seven Square Academy in Mira Road, owned by BJP MLA Narendra Mehta, asking students to avoid onion, garlic, potato and other root vegetables during Paryushan has sparked controversy. The MNS has objected, while Mehta said it was only a request

Mumbais tallest eco-friendly Ganesh idol, standing approximately 24 feet tall and weighing 3.5 tonnes, will be at the heart of the mandals 12-day celebrations

MSEDCL detected 27,964 electricity theft cases involving Rs 66.28 crore across Maharashtra between June and August 2026. The power utility used AI-based predictive analysis, machine learning and more than 190 flying squads to identify suspected theft and recover dues

The CPI(M) held a mass road blockade at Charoti naka in Palghar on Thursday, opposing smart electricity meters and affecting traffic on NH-48. The administration had estimated that 5,000 to 6,000 people could join the protest

Six community cats were allegedly brutally killed and mutilated in Mumbais Govandi area, prompting an FIR at RCF Police Station. PETA India said nearly 20 cats may have been killed since August and has announced a reward of up to Rs 50,000 for information leading to the accused

Delhi HC heard Gaurav Bhatia's Rs 2-crore defamation suit against Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and others over an AI-generated graphic. Justice Gedela asked defendants to voluntarily remove posts, questioned Dipke's inclusion as a party, and urged more articulate expression of criticism.

Veteran social activist Anna Hazare was discharged from Bombay Hospital on Thursday, 10 days after he was admitted with a renal infection. Hazare said his health had improved, while doctors said he had suffered from severe dehydration and viral illness

The Maharashtra FDA has introduced a 'Festival Enforcement Calendar' to strengthen food-safety checks around festivals and religious occasions. The initiative also brings community feeding events such as Mahaprasads, bhandaras, langars and annachhatras under greater food-safety scrutiny

I am definitely going to Mumbai. Once we assemble on September 12, we will announce the date, Jarange told reporters at Antarwali Sarati in Maharashtra's Jalna district, where he has been sitting on an indefinite fast

The August 26 tsunami-like surge of water, mud, and debris killed 1,367 people in Nepal, where another 5,132 remain missing, the country's disaster authority said on Wednesday. In China, 43 people have died and 519 are missing, according to state media

The Supreme Court has dismissed 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Abu Salems plea seeking premature release, rejecting his claim that undertrial detention and earned remission should count towards his 25-year imprisonment term

Latur Rural MLA Ramesh Karad submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday, seeking an immediate drought declaration and relief measures for farmers facing the impact of the prolonged dry spell

According to DCP Zone 1 Krushikesh Rawale, police received a call on the emergency number 112 at around 12:30 am reporting that Prasad Suryavanshi had allegedly been abducted in a black SUV from the jurisdiction of the Perugate police post

Delhi Police has intensified security preparations ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, which India will host in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026. A high-level briefing was held at the Delhi Police Headquarters to review security preparedness, operational arrangements and responsibilities across key venues and routes.

Great Place To Works Asias Best Workplaces 2026 report recognises 40 Indian firms, including 34 large and six small and medium organisations. BFSI and IT dominate Indias large-company winners, while 93% of employees rate their workplaces as great.

According to the prosecution, the accused allegedly kidnapped the woman on June 14, 2019, when she was claimed to be 17 years old. He allegedly took her from Thane to Uttar Pradesh and subjected her to forcible sexual assault

Because we have done so well and because our country is making so much money, I can make this promise to you. Here is my promise: If Republicans win both the House and the Senate, because of our tremendous economic success and strength, I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of USD 5,000, the US President said

The exercise is aimed at cleaning and updating the voter database. Electoral authorities have issued notices to voters whose records contain discrepancies, asking them to provide documentary evidence to establish their eligibility

The development has triggered a fresh controversy over structures and alleged encroachments near sensitive airport premises. Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya has demanded immediate demolition of the structure and criminal action against those allegedly responsible for its construction

The global average air temperature in August was 16.96 degrees Celsius, Copernicus said. This was 0.01 degrees Celsius higher than the previous monthly record set in July 2023

SIT chief PI Santosh Tasgaonkar said the arrest followed evidence gathered during the investigation. The case is being investigated by the SIT after orders from the Pune Rural Superintendent of Police

Marco Rubio said US actions against suspected drug-trafficking vessels depend on several factors, including the country involved, the location of a vessel and the level of threat it is believed to pose

The committee that investigated the incident identified deficiencies in technical inspections, equipment maintenance and fire safety preparedness at the hospital

The deceased was identified as Prathamesh Deshmukh, a native of Khasapuri village in Paranda tehsil of Dharashiv district. He had been living in Pune for the past four years while preparing for competitive examinations

Shinde highlighted the Maharashtra government's initiatives aimed at providing financial assistance and public services, including a women's welfare scheme and a programme intended to make government services more accessible to citizens

During an interaction with industrialists and representatives from various sectors, Eknath Shinde appealed to them to contribute to strengthening economic ties between India and the United Kingdom through investments in Maharashtra.

Two women were allegedly killed by their husbands in separate incidents in Uttar Pradesh, with one case reported in Hardoi and another in Agra

Jarange has been staging a protest at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district for the past 13 days, demanding reservation for the Maratha community under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category

The ferry, MV June Aster, had sailed from Manila and was near Coron in Palawan province when the fire broke out on Wednesday. Cayabyab said 134 people were on board, including 117 passengers and 17 crew members

On Monday, a group of members of the Bhau Foundation went to Kothrud police station and sought action against social media users who allegedly targeted Kamble after she filed the complaint against Pandit

The woman, identified as Laxmi Naik, was arrested and booked on a murder charge in connection with the death, police said; the deceased, Yakub Siddiqui, was a resident of Bhiwandi and had reportedly borrowed money from Naik around three to four years ago

The seven reservoirs have a combined useful live storage capacity of 14,47,363 million litres (ML). Their current stock stands at 13,95,895 ML, leaving the lakes at 96.44 per cent of their total useful storage