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Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalled how Gangs of Wasseypur 2 became a turning point in his career. After the 2012 film, the actor said he received at least 200 scripts and even had blank cheques placed on his table. Despite the offers, Nawazuddin rejected every script

I am very happy to finish with a gold and a silver. Every tournament is an opportunity to learn and improve, said Pramod.

The accused, who is currently in judicial custody, filed an application before the court last month expressing his willingness to plead guilty to the charges. He also sought leniency from the court

AICC Secretary Sachin Sawant said former judge Justice Deepak Gupta's concern over majoritarianism was not limited to the decision to shut liquor shops during the festival, but was a serious warning about the broader atmosphere that has developed in the country over the past few years

A bench comprising Chief Justice M C Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna was hearing petitions filed by associations representing hotel owners and wine shop owners against the Pune collector's order. The prohibition is scheduled to remain in force during the 10-day Ganesh festival beginning September 14

In an editorial published in the party mouthpiece Saamana, the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction questioned whether the government's claims of strong economic growth were reflected in the financial markets and the lives of ordinary citizens

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 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

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Shinde will be honoured at programmes being held at the House of Lords and House of Commons of the UK Parliament. He will also receive an award from the Maharashtra Mandal in London

The Maharashtra government has approved October 15, 2026, as the start of the sugarcane crushing season for 2026-27. The decision follows a review of sugarcane availability, farmer payments, sugar production, ethanol supply and challenges facing sugar factories

Fadnavis made the remarks while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai. He said the initiative is aimed at taking Maharashtras digital infrastructure and financial technology ecosystem to the next level

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar accused the Maharashtra government of avoiding a delegation meeting with Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, who has been on hunger strike for 11 days. Wadettiwar said reservation demands must remain within constitutional limits

The restriction will come into effect at 12.01 am on September 13, 2026, and remain in force until midnight on October 12, 2026, unless withdrawn earlier, the preventive order said

The accused collected the victims bank passbooks and SIM cards linked to their accounts but did not provide them with employment, a police official said

According to a Nepal Police news bulletin, 5,326 people remain missing, including at least 589 foreign nationals. Rescue and security teams are continuing search operations across areas hit by the floods

The civic body has directed generators, developers, contractors, government agencies, transporters and facilities involved in processing, recycling, unloading or backfilling C&D waste to comply with the Mumbai Debris Control & Tracking System (MDCTS)

Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Health) assured MP Ravindra Waikar during a meeting that a large-scale recruitment drive for additional staff at both hospitals would be undertaken soon to address the difficulties faced by patients due to staff shortages

According to the source, a BMC employee who requested anonymity, the departmental action was initiated by Dr Chaya Shinde, Dean of Dr RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital.

The party also criticised the police response, alleging that while those involved at lower levels were being arrested, the alleged masterminds, ringleaders and politically connected backers behind the racket continued to remain free under government protection

The students raised concerns about the risk of food poisoning, particularly because meals prepared at a centralised facility are transported over long distances before being served at residential schools

According to police, the gang targeted people through fake advertisements posted on Instagram, offering iPhones, other smartphones and furniture at heavily discounted prices through fraudulent accounts

According to the DRI, the investigation has uncovered an alleged smuggling operation involving Chinese nationals and their Indian associates, who are suspected of using legitimate commercial import channels to bring gold into India concealed inside machinery

State minister Nitesh Rane on Monday supported the VHP, alleging that 'love jihad' cases tend to increase during such festivals and asserting that those who do not follow idol worship should not participate in Hindu religious events

Additional municipal commissioner outlines plans to boost digital systems and expand healthcare services closer to homes

After two months, forest department traps three adult males blamed for repeated attacks on children and residents in Bhandups Khindipada area

The Panvel Municipal Corporation has launched a special anti-mosquito drive involving smoke spraying, door-to-door surveys, larvicides and guppy fish to prevent dengue, malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases amid favourable breeding conditions

The incident took place on Tuesday afternoon, at the venue where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to attend an event. Police said a gun was recovered from the bodyguard accompanying the man

The Brihanmumbai Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samanvay Samiti said it supports food safety measures but wants the authorities to clearly explain the applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs), particularly for smaller mandals that may not have the funds to hire professional food contractors

Malabar Hill residents Save Hanging Garden campaign has evolved from protests against the proposed felling of 389 trees into community-led nature initiatives, including birding, tree appreciation and butterfly walks