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Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we've got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius

21 Oct 2026 6:17 am
Eknath Shinde calls INDIA bloc a ten-mouthed Ravana at Dussehra rally

The Shiv Sena chief questioned the Oppositions position on electoral rolls and described the INDIA bloc as a ten-mouthed Ravana whose effigy needed to be burnt. He also said his party and the government would stand by farmers suffering losses due to water scarcity

20 Oct 2026 11:19 pm
Uddhav Thackeray targets BJP-led Centre, Maharashtra govt at Dussehra rally

Addressing a large gathering of party workers, Thackeray said a government should be changed when it stops serving the public interest. He accused the BJP-led Centre of curbing democratic principles and alleged that citizens' basic rights to vote and stage peaceful protests were being taken away

20 Oct 2026 10:45 pm
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shindes Dussehra rally focuses on drought relief

Shinde had urged party workers to prioritise assistance to drought-hit families instead of travelling to Mumbai for the rally. He called on them to visit affected households, extend support and help farmers facing difficulties

20 Oct 2026 10:40 pm
One reportedly killed in alleged firing inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park

According to a preliminary report by the Forest Department, one person was reportedly killed and some others injured in the incident. However, the details have not yet been officially confirmed

20 Oct 2026 9:49 pm
Marco Rubio to discuss Venezuelan oil opportunities with Reliance Industries

Speaking to reporters after arriving in Mumbai, Rubio said the US had previously held discussions with Reliance about opportunities in Venezuela. He further stated that he would examine the hurdles to expanding cooperation during his upcoming visit to the company's Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat

20 Oct 2026 9:41 pm
India does not need unpatriotic youth: Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde

Comparing the global situation with turmoil in countries such as France, Russia-Ukraine and Iran, Munde, daughter of veteran BJP leader and former Union Minister Gopinath Munde, said the country did not need a generation that lacked patriotism, disrespected the nation or engaged in self-destructive behaviour

20 Oct 2026 8:50 pm
Jaishankar, Rubio, UAE FM discuss energy security amid West Asia tensions

Rubio arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon, while UAE FM Al Nahyan began his two-day visit to India on Monday evening. Following the meeting, Rubio highlighted the discussions on regional energy security and economic cooperation in a post on social media

20 Oct 2026 8:48 pm
WATCH | Dussehra 2026: President Murmu highlights Ramayana's message of equality

Extending her festive greetings, she said Dussehra celebrates the victory of righteousness and justice over unrighteousness and injustice. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu said Lord Shri Ram is considered the embodiment of righteousness and moral conduct

20 Oct 2026 8:28 pm
Sakinaka godown fire leaves four injured, one suffers 80 per cent burns

The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) received the incident report at 6.18 pm and declared it a Level-II fire at 6.37 pm

20 Oct 2026 8:21 pm
CJP leaders move Delhi HC against extension of judicial custody

The leaders have challenged the October 19 order passed by the Special Executive Magistrate, New Delhi district, in preventive proceedings initiated against them under Sections 126 and 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)

20 Oct 2026 7:40 pm
Dussehra gift for Navi Mumbai: NMMC opens auditorium, 59 health centres

Located on the fourth floor of NMMC CBSE School No 94 in Sector 11, Koparkhairane, the fully air-conditioned auditorium has a seating capacity of 650. The facility features a 650-square-foot stage, acoustic design, sound and lighting systems, and a screen for audiovisual presentations

20 Oct 2026 7:18 pm
Man injured after tree falls on his bike, damages two cars in Thane

The injured man suffered injuries to his head, face and hand. He was admitted to Dr Anant Vaibase's Ortho Trauma Centre in Thane for treatment, officials said

20 Oct 2026 7:10 pm
HM Amit Shah meets family of man allegedly killed for opposing drug trade

The family reportedly handed him a list of demands, including a fair investigation, a government job and financial assistance. The visit is part of Shahs tour of Punjab to meet the families of three individuals whose deaths have drawn attention to the states drug menace

20 Oct 2026 5:37 pm
Mumbai's construction and demolition waste collection up 46 per cent in 2026

Approximately 2.06 lakh metric tonnes of C&D waste were collected between January 1 and October 18, while around 2.01 lakh metric tonnes were processed during the period. The collection has already surpassed the approximately 1.69 lakh metric tonnes recorded during the entire calendar year 2025

20 Oct 2026 5:33 pm
Mumbai Police seizes heroin worth Rs 10.16 crore, three held

The Mumbai Crime Branch is tracing the alleged suppliers and investigating the wider distribution network to establish the roles of other people suspected of involvement, sources said

20 Oct 2026 5:05 pm
Mumbai woman held for extorting Rs 4 cr via sextortion trap in Ghatkopar

The woman was arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch's Unit 7 on October 18 after officers allegedly caught her accepting an extortion payment of Rs 5 lakh at a restaurant in Ghatkopar West

20 Oct 2026 4:49 pm
CJPs Abhijeet Dipke invokes Gandhi, rejects comparisons with protests in France

In a video statement, Dipke rejected attempts to link the activists protests with violent unrest and regime-change movements abroad. He said Das and Ranka had chosen to face imprisonment peacefully, maintaining their commitment to Gandhian Satyagraha despite what he described as unlawful detention

20 Oct 2026 4:46 pm
Great to be back in Mumbai: US envoy Sergio Gor arrives with Marco Rubio

Ahead of Rubios visit, Jaishankar met a US Congressional delegation in Mumbai to discuss trade, energy, security and technology, as well as ways to strengthen India-US ties

20 Oct 2026 4:25 pm
Four booked for agricultural land fraud using fake documents in Hingoli

The alleged fraud came to light after a divisional vigilance squad investigated a complaint and found irregularities in the sale of a piece of agricultural land to a resident of Pedgaon village, an official said

20 Oct 2026 4:25 pm
Jarange urges Marathas to defeat leaders opposing quota in 2029 polls

Addressing a Dussehra rally at the Narayangad pilgrimage site in Beed tehsil, Manoj Jarange also criticised the Maharashtra government over the Rs 5,000 drought relief announced for affected farmers

20 Oct 2026 4:01 pm
Drought-hit farmers to receive Diwali ration at their doorsteps: Shinde

The initiative aims to provide assistance through both the state government and the Shiv Sena, with financial aid being credited to farmers bank accounts and festive essentials being delivered to their homes, an official statement said

20 Oct 2026 3:48 pm
Athawale backs Mohan Bhagwat, says regime change cannot bring down elected govt

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale backed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats remarks on regime change, saying protests alone cannot bring down an elected government in India. He also welcomed the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

20 Oct 2026 3:46 pm
Delhi: Two injured as Mixer Ride gate breaks at Vikaspuri Dussehra ground

Two people were injured after the gate of a Mixer Ride broke at a Dussehra ground in Vikaspuri, west Delhi, around 1.36 am on Tuesday. They were shifted to RML Hospital for treatment. Police registered a case, inspected the spot and are investigating possible negligence

20 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
Zelenskyy, Rubio hold talks on missile interceptors, Russian attack warnings

Zelenskyy said the discussion centred on Ukraines urgent defence requirements as Kyiv continues diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia

20 Oct 2026 2:54 pm
BJP leaders slam Sanjay Raut over remarks on Albania protests, demand apology

BJP leader Guru Prakash Paswan questioned whether Raut was presenting the events in Albania as an example for India. He also referred to a social media post by the Congress in Kerala concerning the Chief Justice of India

20 Oct 2026 2:43 pm
Priyanka Chaturvedi criticises Sanjay Raut over India should learn from Albania

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi criticised Sanjay Rauts remarks suggesting India should learn from unrest in Albania, stressing that violence undermines democracy and constitutional values

20 Oct 2026 2:15 pm
Tiger Shroff firing case: Mumbai Police recover five bullet shells from Juhu

Investigators had been examining CCTV footage from the football ground and surrounding areas over the past several weeks to trace the accuseds movements and determine whether they had surveyed the location before the firing, a police official said

20 Oct 2026 2:10 pm
Illegal firecracker manufacturing unit busted in Latur ahead of Diwali

Acting on a tip-off, a police team raided the premises at around 4 pm on Monday and found workers assembling explosives under dangerous conditions, an official said

20 Oct 2026 2:01 pm
Kolkata stampede: Man arrested over misleading social media post

Ainul Haque, a West Bengal resident, has been arrested for allegedly claiming that 60 people died in the Kolkata Durga Puja stampede, against the reported toll of 19. Investigators are probing the post and suspected Bangladesh links

20 Oct 2026 1:58 pm
Amit Shah meets families of anti-drug campaign victims during Punjab visit

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Gurdaspur, Sangrur and Mansa to meet the families of Bikramjit Singh, Gulzar Singh and anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has announced a CBI probe into Jhota's murder amid a political row over drugs

20 Oct 2026 1:55 pm
France to impose fresh curfews as government responds to urban riots

France plans new targeted curfews after recent riots, with Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu saying existing restrictions helped maintain calm. Paris, Bordeaux and Nice have introduced measures, while the government prepares emergency talks and promises support for businesses affected by the unrest

20 Oct 2026 1:32 pm
Telangana cops bust drug-making unit at Maharashtra poultry farm; 11 held

The investigation has identified 24 accused, of whom 11 are listed as arrested or in custody and 13 remain absconding, according to an official statement

20 Oct 2026 1:32 pm
UP: 35 years after fake encounter, 12 retired policemen booked in Kanpur

The case against the retired cops relates to allegations of fabricated evidence, false charges, wrongful confinement and assault, a senior police official said on Tuesday

20 Oct 2026 1:14 pm
CBI to probe anti-drug activist Jhotas murder: Punjab CM Mann

CM Bhagwant Mann expressed solidarity with anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhotas family and said the state government remained committed to its fight against drug trafficking

20 Oct 2026 12:58 pm
Sheikh Hasina says risk of death will not stop her from returning to Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina said the risks would not deter her from returning to Bangladesh, where she has faced legal proceedings since the collapse of her government in August 2024

20 Oct 2026 12:50 pm
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines loses leg in alleged deliberate car attack

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines reportedly lost a leg after being struck by a car outside her Wangaratta office. Critically injured, she underwent surgery in Melbourne. Police arrested the driver, and an investigation is underway as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the alleged attack

20 Oct 2026 12:42 pm
Kerela: 35-year-old man dies after falling under moving train at Aluva station

A 35-year-old man identified as Althaf died after allegedly attempting to jump off a moving train at Kerala's Aluva railway station between 3 am and 4 am on Tuesday. Police said he lost his footing and slipped under the train. Inquest proceedings are underway

20 Oct 2026 12:42 pm
Mumbai Police arrest two thak thak gang members, solve six theft cases

The case came to light after a motorist reported that two mobile phones had been stolen from his car at Vakola Junction in Santacruz East, an official said

20 Oct 2026 12:33 pm
Vote chori sarkaar perfected gramin mazdoori chori: Congress on VB-G RAM G

Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh cited a media investigation into the implementation of the scheme in drought-hit Beed district of Maharashtra

20 Oct 2026 12:30 pm
India offers legally binding no-first-use nuclear commitment at UN

Congress MP Manish Tewari, representing India at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) First Committee in New York, outlined the countrys position on nuclear weapons and related issues on Monday

20 Oct 2026 12:15 pm
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat alleges attempts to dismantle India

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, addressing the organisations Vijayadashami gathering in Nagpur, said changing the government would not necessarily solve Indias problems. He alleged attempts to undermine the countrys progress and urged protesters, authorities and political leaders to uphold constitutional values

20 Oct 2026 12:08 pm
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urges protesters, leaders to focus on solutions

Mohan Bhagwat appealed to protesters, government representatives, administrative officials and political leaders to ensure that their actions did not fuel hatred, bitterness or divisions within society

20 Oct 2026 11:53 am
Mumbai: Nine injured in fire at Kurla Wests Kohinoor HDIL building

Nine people were injured after a fire broke out in the electrical duct of Kohinoor HDIL Building No. 5 in Kurla West, Mumbai, on Tuesday morning. Eight suffered smoke inhalation and one sustained a leg injury. All nine were admitted to Rajawadi Hospital and are in stable condition

20 Oct 2026 11:51 am
Air India Express flight IX2065 lands safely after bird strike at Bengaluru

An Air India Express flight from Visakhapatnam to Bengaluru suffered a bird strike but landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport, with all 148 passengers unharmed. Engineers began inspecting the aircraft, while Indian airlines continued suspending selected Saudi Arabia services amid regional security concerns

20 Oct 2026 11:20 am
RSS Foundation Day: PM Modi praises volunteers for service and social harmony

Founded by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on September 27, 1925, the RSS traditionally observes its Foundation Day on Vijayadashami, following the Hindu calendar

20 Oct 2026 11:18 am
Dussehra rallies in Mumbai: Uddhav Thackeray, Eknath Shinde vie for support

The Shiv Sena (UBT) rally will take place at Shivaji Park in Dadar, while the Shinde-led Shiv Sena has organised its gathering at the NESCO Centre in Goregaon

20 Oct 2026 10:52 am
India-US trade deal in focus as Marco Rubio meets EAM S Jaishankar in Mumbai

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India for talks with S Jaishankar on trade, energy, defence and critical technologies. The meeting comes as both countries signal progress on a proposed trade deal amid tariff disputes and wider efforts to strengthen bilateral ties

20 Oct 2026 10:46 am
Tiger Shroff gets police protection after Juhu firing incident

Tiger Shroff has been provided police protection two days after three gunmen allegedly opened fire in Juhu. Three suspected shooters, including a juvenile, were detained in Kota, Rajasthan, while police questioned another person in Sonipat as the investigation continues

20 Oct 2026 10:43 am
PM Modi extends Vijayadashami wishes, prays for happiness and prosperity

In a separate post, the Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse describing Lord Rama as the embodiment of righteousness, truth and valour

20 Oct 2026 10:29 am