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The incident was reported at 7:35 pm at Bombari Chawl, near Khandeshwar Mandir in Kajuwadi, Chakala. According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the fire was caused by a flash fire from the main valve of an LPG cylinder in the kitchen of Room No. 2 on the ground floor of a ground-plus-one-storey structure
Modi will address the state-level programme in Gadchiroli district through a video conference on November 15, the Tribal Development Minister said
Sagar Shinde and fire brigade personnel Kalu Gadekar died on May 21, 2026, while attempting to douse a major fire at Gaondevi Vegetable Market. Their deaths left their families to cope with the loss while also facing the uncertainty of losing their earning members
In the Konkan and Goa region, Mumbai's Colaba observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 35.1 degrees Celsius, 1.6 degrees above normal, and a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius, 1.3 degrees above normal
The report records 22 days of action during the period, with banners accounting for the largest share of removals at 7,640. These included 4,540 religious or social banners, 1,959 political banners and 1,141 commercial banners
Between November 7 and 11, 2026, the civic body collected and transported 36,445.06 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste through 6,787 vehicle trips. This was around 443 metric tonnes more than the estimated five-day collection based on the average daily waste collected in October
While returning from an official visit, Tawde noticed unauthorised banners, posters and advertising boards installed on the newly constructed railway flyover at Sion. These displays were obstructing traffic signals and directional signboards, causing inconvenience to motorists
Central Railway will operate two pairs of special trains between Mumbai and Nagpur in November to manage the additional passenger rush during Diwali and Chhath. The services will depart from CSMT and LTT, with halts at key stations along the route
The arrests have brought a possible link to an earlier murder within the same family under the scanner, as one of the suspects is the son of a man currently lodged in jail in connection with the killing of the victim's brother
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manila from November 16 to 18 to attend the ASEAN-India Summit and East Asia Summit. His schedule includes bilateral meetings with world leaders and a possible interaction with the Indian diaspora in the Philippines
The incident took place in the Kanak area of Mastung, where a man allegedly drove the truck into the army camp, causing a powerful blast and extensive damage to the military facility. Senior military officers were also reportedly among the casualties
Pointing out that almost all of the world's most polluted cities are currently in India, Thackeray questioned the Centre's commitment to international climate agreements and effective domestic environmental governance
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said India has no shortage of talent and that students need the right opportunities, a conducive environment and proper guidance to contribute to the vision of 'Viksit Bharat by 2047'.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Security and Defence, to discuss bilateral cooperation and the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
The recoveries were made during separate operations in Churachandpur, Bishnupur and Kangpokpi districts, with security personnel also arresting two suspected drug traffickers in connection with an alleged inter-state narcotics network
The official said the email was sent at 10.52 am from an account identified as reduak079 gmail.com. It was addressed to the PNB's Mumbai Zonal Office, the Local Crime Branch (LCB) at Cuffe Parade and the bank's Zaveri Bazar branch in South Mumbai
The meeting came after three CRPF personnel from the 46th Battalion were injured after the unidentified assailant opened fire on them around 2.15 pm on Wednesday when they were on ''naka'' (checkpost) duty. The incident spot was around 4 km from the National Highway
Thane police rescued a four-month-old girl within 10 hours of her alleged kidnapping from beneath the Majiwada bridge. The infant was traced to a 52-year-old woman near a public toilet in Kalwa and safely reunited with her mother
The bullet-ravaged bodies of 2 missing SPO's was found on Thursday. The personnel's were travelling from their camp to an Army post at Dharna-Marwah, when they went missing, and they phones' were also turned off. Search operation underway.
According to a press note issued by the Mumbai Police on Thursday, the Maharashtra government's Housing Department, through a notification dated July 31, 2026, appointed all 15 divisional DCPs under the Mumbai Police Commissionerate as competent authorities within their respective jurisdictions
Washington has urged Moscow to submit a fresh security proposal addressing European concerns and outlining steps to ease military tensions, as US President Donald Trumps envoys push for a broader agreement alongside efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war
The accused is a resident of Naigaon East in Palghar district. He was arrested by the GRP, Bhayandar, on Monday and is currently in judicial custody. The incident took place when the woman was travelling from Borivali to Naigaon on November 4
Three CRPF personnel were injured after motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire at a checkpoint in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. Security forces launched a nearly 17-hour search operation to trace the attackers, while Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary condemned the attack
Fadnavis had said on Tuesday that only NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, who lead the rival factions, could clarify whether the two parties would reunite
India's expansion of renewable energy capacity has helped the country save more than USD 100 billion (approximately Rs 9.4 lakh crore) in coal and natural gas import costs between 2011 and 2025, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
An adult male leopard was found dead on the ground floor of an abandoned building near a forest patch in Mumbais Aarey Milk Colony. Workers staying nearby spotted the animal lying unconscious and alerted the Maharashtra Forest Department. Investigation is underway
Former BRS MP B Vinod Kumar has expressed surprise that Sonia Gandhi's latest memoir does not mention Telangana or its statehood movement. He highlighted the sacrifices of over 1,200 students and activists during the prolonged agitation, calling Telangana's formation a defining chapter in India's political history
An Israeli strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital killed six people and wounded more than 20, according to local officials. Israel confirmed the attack, saying it targeted Hamas operatives allegedly using the medical complex as a command centre, amid continuing ceasefire tensions
Priyanka Gandhi has hit back on BJP saying that all they have done is spread lies about her mother, Sonia Gandhi, after they showed mixed reactions to her newly released book. She also accused the government to be lacking, and not holding the democracy of the country, backing the student protests.
French President Emmanuel Macron rushed to help an honour guard who collapsed moments before Slovak President Peter Pellegrini arrived at the Elysee Palace in Paris on November 11. Macron called for medical assistance as officials carried the guard away. The cause remains unknown
The Blue Flag is an international eco-label awarded by the Denmark-based Foundation for Environmental Education to beaches that meet prescribed standards of cleanliness, water quality, environmental management, biodiversity conservation, tourist safety and visitor facilities
The alleged incident took place in the Jawhar area on November 6. Head Constable D D Gaikwad was involved in an argument with his friend when he fell and suffered a head injury, a police official said
The 85-year-old former Union minister was initially admitted to Pune's Ruby Hall Clinic on November 2. He was discharged on November 4 and admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai later that day. He was discharged from the Mumbai hospital on November 7
Mumbai's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 147, placing it in the moderate category, according to data available on the Central Pollution Control Board's SAMEER app
The mother and daughter travelled to India for specialised transplant care after Saadallah developed decompensated chronic liver disease due to autoimmune hepatitis
The demonstrations coincided with the country's first nationwide 24-hour general strike since 2012, weeks before an early general election scheduled for November 29
Six additional people were taken to hospitals with minor injuries.
America did not start a war with Iran. Iran has been waging war in America since 1979. This should have been taken care of a long time ago, Trump said.
What stands in the way of an agreement is our lack of trust in the United States, he said.
According to Italian news agency ANSA, citing the Education Ministry, around 6,000 schools received the threatening emails. Other reports put the figure at approximately 6,300
The conversation comes amid preparations for Trump's upcoming visit to China for the APEC Summit and Xi''s expected visit to Florida to attend the G20 Summit.
Competing with Teslas futuristic vehicle concepts, XPengs design emphasises practical commercial rollout, emergency response, and consumer utility
Adityanath said people had celebrated Diwali with enthusiasm, and there was no need to be overly concerned about the pollution.
All 105 passengers were deboarded, and it was taken to the isolation bay and later cleared for take-off.
While 15 of the injured were referred to a hospital in Patiala, the rest were admitted to the Civil Hospital in Sangrur.
The earthquake occurred at 4.30 am, with its epicentre located around 40 km northwest of Yuksom in Gyalshing district of West Sikkim, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS)
Published in Science, these findings challenge the theory that complex fruit-bearing plants and animal seed dispersal evolved primarily after dinosaur extinction.
The bus collided with 32 vehicles before slamming into a median strip, fire officials said.
He is lodged at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. Khan has been undergoing treatment for his right eye since January after he complained of vision loss.
The report, updated till November 11, stated that Tarn Taran recorded 687 incidents, followed by Sangrur with 628 and Bathinda with 499. Patiala ranked fifth with 374 cases

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