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Fire breaks out in 12 new CNG buses at BEST's Anik depot in Mumbai's Sion

A fire broke out in 12 CNG BEST buses at the Anik Bus Depot near the RTO passing area in Sion on Monday evening. The Mumbai Fire Brigade, police and BEST Traffic personnel were mobilised. No injuries have been reported so far

5 Oct 2026 9:34 pm
Watch: Piyush Mishra questions Naseeruddin Shah's silence on flydubai incident

Piyush Mishra questioned Naseeruddin Shah after the veteran actor met Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke at a protest. Mishra raised questions over Shahs silence on pilot Smit Machchhar and the Lovely Professional University violence

5 Oct 2026 6:53 pm
Fire breaks out at shooting set in Goregaon's Film City

The fire broke out in a Production Control Room (PCR) unit measuring approximately 100 feet by 20 feet within a temporary set structure, officials said

5 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
Watch: Fire breaks out on Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana set at Mumbai's Film City

A Level-I fire broke out at a temporary set in Mumbais Film City, where Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavis Ramayana is being shot. The blaze also reportedly affected nearby Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 and MTV Hustle 5 sets. No injuries were reported

5 Oct 2026 6:26 pm
'As a young cricketer you tell yourself...': Abhishek on his cricket journey

Team India's swashbuckling opening batsman Abhishek Sharma expressed his views on maintaining consistency in his cricket journey. He also stated that the team's atmosphere helps in maintaining consistency

5 Oct 2026 4:11 pm
Shekhar Suman backs Sanjay Dutt after row over 'no peace in India' remark

After Sanjay Dutt issued a clarification over his 'can't find peace in India remark, Shekhar Suman has now backed the actor. He explained that the actors comments were perceived differently from the spirit in which they were made.

5 Oct 2026 4:02 pm
Mayor Ritu Tawde announces 'Flex-Free Mumbai' campaign against illegal banners

Titled 'Shadu Bappa for 10 days Flex-free Mumbai for 365 days', the campaign aims to extend the environmental message of the Ganesh festival throughout the year

5 Oct 2026 3:04 pm
PM Modi: India, Switzerland to work together for global peace and stability

Addressing a joint press meet with Swiss President Guy Parmelin after their talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday, PM Narendra Modi said India and Switzerland believe reforms in global institutions are essential to address growing global challenges

5 Oct 2026 2:45 pm
'He's got that selflessness...': Gautam Gambhir on Shreyas Iyer

Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir heaped praise on Shreyas Iyer by saying that the right-handed batsman is flexible with his batting position

5 Oct 2026 2:35 pm
UCL, MMRDA join hands to strengthen climate-resilient urban planning in MMR

According to MMRDA, the proposed centre would be the first of its kind in India at a metropolitan scale, with an international university serving as its knowledge partner

5 Oct 2026 2:26 pm
MP woman bludgeons grandfather to death for behaving 'inappropriately' years ago

According to police, the woman had an argument with her parents on Saturday night. She then allegedly rode her motorcycle to her grandfather's house in anger, carrying a cricket bat with her

5 Oct 2026 2:15 pm
Romario Shepherd, Sherfane Rutherford eye same feat ahead of Lucknow's clash

West Indies' Romario Shepherd and Sherfane Rutherford will be eyeing the same feat. Both players will look to accomplish the feat of completing 1000 runs in the format's history

5 Oct 2026 1:55 pm
SC agrees to list plea against 'police restrictions' on protests in Delhi

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana considered the request after a lawyer alleged that Delhi Police was not permitting peaceful protests by citizens and members of registered political parties, including MPs

5 Oct 2026 1:28 pm
Over 30,000 protests registered on Rahul Gandhi's Satyagraha platform: Sapkal

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal said the figure reflected what he described as growing public anger against the BJP-led government at the Centre and alleged that authoritarianism was increasing in the country

5 Oct 2026 1:17 pm
Asian Games 2026 | 'Getting a gold is a matter of great pride...': VVS Laxman

Following the triumph, Team India's head coach VVS Laxman expressed happiness by saying that the Men in Blue stepped up even when the weather conditions were challenging

5 Oct 2026 12:10 pm
Mumbai weather update: IMD yellow alert for city amid rising October heat

The IMD has forecast mainly clear skies in Mumbai and its suburbs, with maximum and minimum temperatures likely to remain around 36 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius, respectively

5 Oct 2026 10:28 am
Mona Singh shares glimpses of her new project set in the UK

Bollywood actress Mona Singh, seen in Made in Heaven, Laal Singh Chaddha, 3 Idiots and most recently in Kohrra season 2, has shared glimpses from her upcoming project in the UK

5 Oct 2026 10:24 am
Neetu Kapoor's sarcastic response to paparazzi asking for 'back' shots - watch

Neetu Kapoor directly questions paparazzi about taking photos from behind, days after Salman Khan raised the issue on Bigg Boss 20. Her sharp response has drawn online attention, raising objections to being photographed from uncomfortable angles.

5 Oct 2026 10:00 am
Mid-Day asks the Govt: Agarbazar seniors seek slope to access high footpath

This week, mid-day readers want solutions to lights not provided on some skywalks, a broken gutter spewing smelly water, and shoddy BMC work

5 Oct 2026 9:59 am
Verstappen claims first win of the year in chaotic Bahrain GP

I don't need to say I think it's gone but, of course, it's exceptionally unlikely and that's just the reality

5 Oct 2026 9:24 am
Nations League: Skipper Harry Kane reflects on England's 7-0 win over Croatia

England skipper Harry Kane hails all-round team effort after netting brace in 7-0 rout of Croatia; says opponents couldnt handle their pace

5 Oct 2026 9:20 am
'This year wasnt going too well for me...': Patil after winning three medals

Despite missing out on gold, Thane-based shooter Rudrankksh Patil is delighted with his multiple podium finishes at Asian Games in a season marred by kit changes and mental challenges, among other issues

5 Oct 2026 9:09 am
Mumbai court acquits woman 33 years after 1993 purse theft case

Prosecution fails to prove charge beyond reasonable doubt; complainant, other witnesses were unavailable

5 Oct 2026 8:54 am
Mumbai pilot Smit Machchhar nominated for Mother Teresa Memorial Award

Harmony Foundation adds to deluge of accolades for hero pilot

5 Oct 2026 7:32 am
The Vvaan's Thummak Thummak singer Dev Negi reveals what he misses singing

Adding another party track, Thummak Thummak, to his discography, singer Dev Negi says he misses voicing romantic songs as he did at the start of his career

5 Oct 2026 7:30 am
The Soul Whisperer's music composer Milad Movahedi worked amid the US-Iran war

As the Malayalam film The Soul Whisperer goes to the Busan Film Festival, director Leo Thaddeus recalls how Iranian composer Milad Movahedi worked amid the US-Iran war

5 Oct 2026 7:23 am
Marathi Kamgar Sena to protest on Oct 5 against overloading and 'corruption'

Speaking to Mid-Day, Marathi Kamgar Sena working president Sudhir Ramhari Navale said repeated representations to the authorities had failed to result in concrete action

4 Oct 2026 9:02 pm
Watch: Drishyam 3 director adds special message for wife on the big screen

Shivaleeka Oberoi, the wife of Drishyam 3 director, Abhishek Pathak, recently shared a video where she was seen getting emotional reading a special message from the director on the big screen

4 Oct 2026 7:24 pm
Uddhav calls CEC Gyanesh Kumar weapon of BJP, Raj demands SIR cancellation

Uddhav Thackeray questioned the stated purpose of the SIR exercise and asked how many alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants had been identified through the process

4 Oct 2026 2:29 pm
Thane MACT awards Rs 38 lakh to mother six years after sons road death

In its order passed on Saturday, MACT member R V Mohite rejected claims that the deceased was responsible for the accident and directed the offending vehicles insurer to pay the compensation initially

4 Oct 2026 1:24 pm
IIT Bombay student suicide case: Mumbai Police question professor Doolla

Professor Doolla, who faces allegations of harassment and caste-based discrimination from the deceased students parents, denied all charges during questioning on Thursday, the official said. His statement has been officially recorded

3 Oct 2026 11:24 am
Asian Games: India womens hockey team win gold, qualify for LA 2028 Olympics

Indias womens hockey team defeated defending champions China 1-0 in the Asian Games final at Kakamigahara, Japan, on Friday, ending a 44-year wait for the gold medal. Lalremsiami scored the decisive goal as India also secured direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

2 Oct 2026 7:34 pm
Mithi River desilting case: Dino Morea denies reports about being detained

In a question asked by mid-day through a WhatsApp message, actor Dino Morea denied reports claiming that he was detained by the Mumbai Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in connection with the alleged Mithi River desilting 'scam'

2 Oct 2026 4:32 pm
Two suspected Pakistani intruders shot dead as BSF foils infiltration bid

Two suspected Pakistani intruders were shot dead after BSF troops foiled an alleged infiltration attempt along the India-Pakistan International Border in Punjabs Tarn Taran sector on Friday. The incident took place near Rajoke village, according to preliminary reports

2 Oct 2026 4:32 pm
Purnekar murder: Thane mayor denies family links, Naresh Mhaske targets Sena UBT

Speaking at a press conference in Thane, Meenakshi Shinde said the police were conducting a detailed investigation and should be allowed to proceed without interference. I am ready to face questioning and will fully cooperate with the police if summoned, she said

2 Oct 2026 3:39 pm
'I think Hardik Pandya is very important to India's balance...': Sourav Ganguly

Ahead of the marquee tournament, former cricketer Sourav Ganguly explained the importance of having Hardik Pandya in the Indian team

2 Oct 2026 3:14 pm
CJP Mumbai protest: CM says attempts to push fake narrative will not succeed

Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis said, The entire matter has been exposed. Following the press conference held by the three Election Commissioners, their fake narrative has been busted. Yet, attempts are still being made to push this fake narrative. They will not succeed in this

2 Oct 2026 3:06 pm
Shiv Sena UBT, MNS shorten October 4 protest route after Mumbai Police request

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab said the parties had agreed to alter the route and decided on a revised march from Metro Cinema to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters

2 Oct 2026 2:54 pm
'The Indian team is too far ahead at the moment...': Raina ahead of clash vs PAK

The biggest clash of the tournament, which will be played between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, will be played on October 10 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg

2 Oct 2026 2:46 pm
Turkey mine accident: Three trapped miners found dead, death toll reaches five

Five miners died after a mine collapse in Soma, western Turkey. Rescuers recovered the bodies of three workers trapped underground, while two others were rescued and hospitalised. Seven workers were caught in the collapse, authorities said

2 Oct 2026 2:27 pm
France student protests: Nearly 400 high schools closed amid week-long unrest

Nearly 400 high schools across France were closed Friday as a week-long student protest movement spread nationwide. Officials said around 2,000 people, mostly minors, were taken into custody, while at least 65 school staff members were injured

2 Oct 2026 2:07 pm
Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar meets farmers, seeks urgent relief

The former Union agriculture minister visited Purandar tehsil in Pune district, where he interacted with villagers and assessed the situation on the ground. Pawar said he would take up the issues faced by farmers with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and seek concrete measures to address the crisis

2 Oct 2026 2:07 pm
Mohan Bhagwat: Dharma and rashtra inseparable, India has role in troubled world

Addressing the 14th conference of the All India Vihar Seva group, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief said the world was facing dilemmas involving development and environmental protection, individual freedom and family life, and religious faith and conflict

2 Oct 2026 1:33 pm
Israeli El Al return flights from Dubai cancelled after flydubai incident

El Al cancelled two special repatriation flights from Dubai after UAE authorities withheld landing approval following an in-flight attack on a flydubai plane. Regular El Al flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv remain scheduled from Sunday, with seats reportedly booked through the week

2 Oct 2026 1:21 pm
Manoj Jha joins Jantar Mantar protest, questions Delhi Police restrictions

I understand that the opposition parties have their own separate programme. This is a programme of the citizens. Every citizen who is a stakeholder in this republic feels that a single person, a puppet whose strings are pulled elsewhere, is making the decisions, Manoj Jha said

2 Oct 2026 12:56 pm
Kavya for feature event

All eyes will be on MK Jadhav-trained Kavya, who decisively won over the mile trip in last start, as she plans to go over an extra furlong in Sunday's feature event

2 Oct 2026 12:25 pm
Mumbai Mayor inaugurates Vanyavani Wildlife Festival 2026 at Byculla zoo

The festival has been organised by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in association with the Vanyavani Foundation and is centred on the theme Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife

2 Oct 2026 11:56 am
Raj Thackeray says Gandhis teachings on questioning authority remain relevant

Raj Thackeray criticised what he described as the increasingly ceremonial nature of tributes to national leaders, arguing that remembering Gandhi should extend beyond garlanding statues and commemorating his birth and death anniversaries

2 Oct 2026 11:40 am
Maharashtra TET paper leak : All 18 accused sent to judicial custody till Oct 14

The order came after two accused who had been in police custody since September 20 were produced before the court. They were also remanded to judicial custody, taking the case into its next stage after all 18 people named in the chargesheet were arrested

2 Oct 2026 11:18 am
Maharashtra: Palghar lawyers body backs CJP, offers free legal aid to members

Ultimately, democratic values should remain alive and for that, if they need any such help on the judicial forum, some lawyers like us will definitely do the work for them free of charge, Digambar Desai, a spokesperson of the Vasai Lawyers Association, told reporters on Friday

2 Oct 2026 11:05 am