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According to the official notification issued on October 30, 2026, the house-to-house population enumeration will be conducted from January 25 to February 28, 2027, across most States and Union Territories

According to the government, a review of the two cases found serious irregularities in the conduct of FDA officials. With four officials suspended and departmental inquiries ordered against 21 others, a total of 25 officials are facing administrative action

People living in vulnerable riverine areas, including Surendrapur and Khoksaguri, expressed fears that a sudden surge in water levels during the night could inundate their homes and agricultural land, leaving them with little time to respond

The weather across several parts of Maharashtra remained largely dry, with no rainfall recorded at most reporting stations. The IMD's daily weather bulletin stated that Pune is likely to witness mainly clear skies, becoming partly cloudy towards the afternoon or evening on Saturday

According to a press note issued by the FDA on Friday, the department conducted 1,089 inspections across the state and collected 1,660 edible oil samples for laboratory analysis

The Navi Mumbai Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted an awareness drive across government offices, police stations and public utility centres, urging officials and citizens to reject bribery and report demands for illegal gratification through its helpline and other complaint channels

The action followed a coordinated inspection drive in October, during which the department seized food stock worth Rs 5,00,14,040 across 10 locations. The biggest seizure was recorded at a cold storage facility in Turbhe where 91,353 kg of dry fruits and spices worth Rs 4.12 crore were seized

Mumbai's MIDC police arrested two men from Satara near JK Industrial Estate in Andheri East and seized 1.896 kg of hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 66.36 lakh. The accused allegedly travelled to Mumbai to sell the contraband. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act

The maximum base price for dry fodder has been set at Rs 12 per kg and that for silage at Rs 8 per kg, excluding transportation costs, Environment and Animal Husbandry Minister Pankaja Munde said on Friday

The investigation was initiated based on a complaint filed by Mumbai NCB under various provisions of the NDPS Act. The NCB complaint followed the seizure of substantial quantities of high-grade hydroponic cannabis, cocaine and unaccounted cash in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai

The bodies of all six occupants have been recovered from the crash site by joint teams of the Uttarakhand Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the Indian Army

The FDA has introduced a new compliance order to regulate the handling and disposal of expired, damaged and returned food products. FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe said Maharashtra was the first state in India to issue such an order

All 34 water tankers have been equipped with GPS tracking systems, while 11 major tanker filling stations have been placed under CCTV surveillance, an official statement said

Mundhe said all three actors had submitted their responses to the notices and sought additional time for hearings, which was granted by the FDA Assistant Commissioner, the competent authority to conduct the proceedings

Spread across 10 acres, the academy will feature digitally enabled classrooms, student accommodation, a digital operations centre and a dedicated maintenance facility, an official statement said

The airline said passengers holding confirmed bookings issued on or before October 30, 2026, for travel up to November 14 can opt for a one-time complimentary rebooking, subject to availability, or a full refund upon cancellation

The service is set to connect passengers across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, with Anantapur and Guntakal included as scheduled stops in the reported route

The block will be operated on the UP and DOWN Slow lines between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Vidhyavihar on the Main line, and on the UP and DOWN Trans-Harbour lines between Thane and Vashi/Nerul

Central Railway will undertake a night block at Diva station on November 1 to launch girders for a foot overbridge. The work will affect two express trains, with the LTT-Madgaon Express rescheduled and the Mangaluru-CSMT Express regulated at Nilje

Western Railway said that there will be no block during the daytime on its suburban section on Sunday, November 1. Passengers have been advised to take note of the changes and plan their journeys accordingly

Hundreds of Shiv Sena (UBT) workers and farmers headed towards the expressway at Vanoja to stage a rasta roko (road blockade). However, police detained MLA Nitin Deshmukh and several others before they could reach the highway

The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested the 12th accused in the firing case involving actor Tiger Shroff. The suspect was detained in Sonipat, Haryana, with local police assistance and is being brought to Mumbai on transit remand

BJP chief Nitin Nabin held meetings with senior party leaders and Union Ministers ahead of the INDIA blocs November 1 rally in Delhi over alleged ECI irregularities and SIR. Separately, Amit Shah promised to implement the UCC in Uttar Pradesh if the BJP returns to power

Manoj Jarange demanded an inquiry by a competent agency comprising senior IAS officers or a judge. He also alleged that state resources were being used to tarnish his reputation and damage the Maratha reservation movement

The helicopter lost contact near Hathi Parvat, close to Joshimath. The district administration has deployed another helicopter to search for the missing aircraft, its pilot and passengers

A massive fire broke out at a house in Delhis Jahangirpuri, triggering panic after a gas cylinder exploded. A firefighter sustained burn injuries in the blast, while three fire tenders were rushed to the spot to bring the blaze under control

Three workers were present at the site when the heap suddenly gave way. One worker managed to escape, while the other two were trapped under the debris, officials said

A 36-year-old girl who was supposed to be in London for her studies was found dead in an rented apartment in Pune, Maharashtra after her family reportedly lost touch with her. They consulted her friend in London, but found that she already left it, last September

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly called for rapid development military weapons, as it remains in a standoff with rival South Korea along their heavily fortified border. The North koreans agency said that kim visited an exhibition of a variety of attack and other drones that show recent achievements in the field

The Opposition alliance would hold a Chalo Dilli march and rally on Sunday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said at a joint press conference with INDIA bloc leaders

Severe floods triggered by Cyclone Arnab have affected around 50,000 people in Odishas Ganjam district, leaving thousands stranded. The state has intensified rescue operations, seeking Coast Guard and defence helicopter support to air-drop food packets at 21 locations

Indian-origin accountant Arun Mago has been sentenced to 41 months in US federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly USD 1 million in COVID relief loans and laundering USD 150,000 from cocaine trafficking. He was also ordered to pay over USD 900,000 in restitution

The allocation comes as 304 of the state's 358 talukas have been declared drought-affected following poor rainfall this year, raising concerns over water availability

The weather department has forecast dry conditions in all three districts from October 31, until Tuesday, November 3. It suggests that the Mumbai Metropolitan Region is likely to experience a largely dry spell after Fridays predicted light showers

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has offered to mediate between Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, saying he could try to bring the leaders together permanently. His remarks came after Uddhav, Raj Thackeray and Fadnavis shared a stage

Houston City Hall hosted its third consecutive Diwali celebration in partnership with the Indian Consulate. Attended by civic leaders and Indian-Americans, the event featured lamp lighting, cultural performances and an exhibit showcasing the USPS Diwali Forever Stamp

South Asians are backing democratic candidates in Texas, for the US Senate, instead of republican candidates citing hateful remarks by the people including online harassment, threats of violence, and damage to places of worship

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu has ordered the officials to expedite the restoration work after the cyclone arnab hit the state. He directed the officials to restore the electricity, roads and other necessary services as early as possible

Speaking at a press conference in Nagpur on Friday, Wadettiwar said several parts of Maharashtra were facing drought-like conditions, with some areas already relying on water tankers in October

Palghar police arrested a 48-year-old driver after intercepting his pickup van carrying Daman-made liquor worth Rs 2.81 lakh on Manor-Vikramgad Road. The vehicle, valued at Rs 7 lakh, was also seized. Police are investigating the alleged smuggling network

Powai police have arrested six men for allegedly sexually assaulting and harassing a 15-year-old girl at locations in Powai and Andheri East between October 27 and 28. The case has been registered under relevant BNS provisions and the POCSO Act

The Delhi High Court has directed WFI to decide two show-cause notices against Vinesh Phogat within two weeks. Any decision will remain in abeyance until January 20, 2027, as the wrestler challenges disciplinary proceedings that she says could obstruct her return to competition

The Election Commission of India has revised the Special Intensive Revision schedule in Maharashtra, extending the deadline for filing claims and objections to November 13, 2026. The final electoral roll will now be published on November 30

Arab-led parties secured a record 19 seats in Israel's parliament after more than 800,000 Palestinian citizens voted, boosting opposition hopes of unseating Netanyahu. However, disagreements over political conditions could complicate efforts to form a coalition government

Brajesh Pathak took a dig at Akhilesh Yadav and said that BJP will retain power in the state for a third consecutive term with a huge majority in 2027. Giving remarks on Akhilesh's statement, he said that SP shouldn't dream

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Gujarat to launch development projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore, including metro extensions, road upgrades, dairy facilities and Anganwadis. Modi will also release Rs 19,000 crore under PM-KISAN and attend Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations at the Statue of Unity.

A Level II fire broke out on the third floor of VN Sphere Mall on Linking Road in Bandra West on Friday morning, October 30. The Mumbai Fire Brigade and other emergency agencies were deployed. No injuries have been reported so far

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has arrived in Atlanta for the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting and Quad talks on energy security, supply chains and safe sea lanes. Discussions come amid West Asia tensions and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz affecting India's vital imports

Parts of Mumbai received early morning rainfall on Friday, October 30, as the IMD issued a yellow alert forecasting light showers at isolated places. Mumbai recorded an overall AQI of 79, while Malad, Mazgaon and Shivaji Nagar reported moderate pollution levels

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedule for electoral rolls in Nagaland, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra and Delhi.In most states, the final electoral rolls will be published on November 30.