Prithvi Shaw to lead Maharashtra in Ranji Trophy opener
Prithvi Shaw has been appointed captain of the Maharashtra Ranji Trophy squad for their opening match against Services, as regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad is unavailable due to India 'A' commitments.
Thackeray brothers to lead Mumbai march against ECI today
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray have joined forces to launch a fierce attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), issuing a joint call to the people of Maharashtra for a grand public protest rally in Mumbai on Sunday, October 4. The demonstration aims Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Protest completely failed, people gave no response: BJP's Pravin Darekar on CJP agitation in Mumbai
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pravin Darekar has dismissed the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) protest held in Mumbai, terming it a complete failure and claiming that the residents of the city completely rejected the agitation. Speaking to ANI, Darekar asserted that the demonstration failed to garner support even from major opposition quarters, including Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). The people of Mumbai did not respond. Go and see the numbers; both roads were empty. There were neither UBT leaders nor MNS leaders. The rest were sponsored people against the BJP, which is the ruling party in the state, and then there were people with a leftist ideology. This protest completely failed. There was no response, Darekar said. Darekar went on to express gratitude to the citizens of Mumbai for not backing the demonstration. I thank the people of Mumbai. This is the soil of Mumbai, the land of Maharashtra. This is the land of Chhatrapati Shivaji Mahara...
Thackeray brothers to lead grand Mumbai march today to protest against ECI
Mumbai The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray have joined forces to The post Thackeray brothers to lead grand Mumbai march today to protest against ECI appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Three held on charge of robbery
Residents turn balconies, terraces into home medicinal gardens
Traffic jams at night: Baner-Balewadi to get more traffic signals, wardens
Pune air quality dips to moderate; many now affected by dust, vehicle smoke, say doctors
City To Face 36-Hour Water Shutdown On Oct 6-7
NMC Eyes Two-Year Water Plan As Mayor Calls For Conversation Amid Reservoir Concerns
Catch The Rain: Drop by drop, parched areas of Vidarbha taking up water conservation
Goon With 21 Cases Stabs Wife Over Suspicion of Infidelity
MPSC aspirants protest at Tiranga Chowk, send out a message
Sharing obscene clips, pics falls within public view under SC/ST Act, says HC
Capt Smits mother hails from Akola, family praises courageous act
40ft-long MRO gate collapses,guard crushed, trainee critical
Take A Bow, Kumkum: Amravati Archer Wins 2 Golds, Makes History
Couple, 4-yr-old son killed by speeding truck, elder son critical
Parking row turns violent, man assaulted
Mayor Neeta Thakre To Attend 118th Executive Meeting Of All India Mayors Conference
4 more nomination papers filed in Amravati
Nation shaped by culture, aspirations and traditions, says Swant Ranjan
Truck rams into vehicles due to brake failure in Pirangut; 1 killed
Yerawada MHADA residents protest stalled redevelopment, demand mini-clusters
City-based firm loses 9L in email spoofing scam
Man robbed of Rs34,500, assaulted after argument over being addressed by name
Woman loses Rs49 lakh in online share trading fraud
PM Modi to visit Baramati on Nov 3: Pawar
Earliest monsoon withdrawal commencement from parts of Maharashtra since 2018
First-time voter clause puts 1.52cr state electors in a bind
Congress names candidates for 3 Maharashtra MLC seats
Rahul Gandhi to raise MPSC aspirants demands before state govt
After Abu Dhabi debut, drought hits farmers fruit export dream
Harshvardhan Sapkal demands the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing election integrity and ongoing paper leak issues in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Congress President Calls for Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Amid Paper Leak Scandal
Metro to run every 5 minutes during rush hours
Why Indias independent filmmakers are reclaiming the language of cinema
Bawankule takes stock of crop damage in Akola & Buldhana districts
AAP demands Rs1 lakh per acre immediate relief for farmers
Amravati division dams hold 62% water stock
Orange growers in drought-hit Amravati wait for approved crop insurance payout
Cotton yield may plunge 50%, paddy growth stunted in drought-hit Chanda talukas
CJP faces FIR for unlawful assembly, traffic disruption at Shivaji Park protest in Mumbai
Police record IIT Bombay directors statement for 8 hours in Sahil Wakode death case
'He has our full appreciation and praise': UAE Deputy PM meets Smit Machchhar
Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed visited injured Indian pilot Smit Machchhar in hospital and praised his courage after the flydubai FZ1073 incident, while the Indian Embassy said the pilot was recovering well
Maharashtra Chief Minister Unveils Logo and Website for 2026 Mumbai Book Festival
CM Devendra Fadnavis launches the logo and website for the 2026 Mumbai Book Festival aimed at promoting literature and reading culture. Maharashtra Chief Minister Unveils Logo and Website for 2026 Mumbai Book Festival
Mumbai police recover 100 stolen mobile phones worth Rs 22.7 lakh
Police register FIR after singer duped of Rs 45,000 in three-way call merge fraud
Three arrested after man stabbed over online game dispute in Kalina
BJP, BVA clash over credit for sports complex inauguration
BJP stages six-hour protest at Virar venue
FDA raids: Banned pan masala, flavoured tobacco worth Rs 2.69 crore seized
The Maharashtra FDA seized banned pan masala, flavoured tobacco and other prohibited food products, along with three vehicles, worth Rs 2.69 crore in raids across Thane and Palghar on Friday and Saturday
Filmmaker V Shantaram receives Dr Kotnis Humanity Award posthumously
Mumbai airport to cut a third of weekly international departures from T2 from Oct 25
Maharashtra Chief Minister Advocates for Marathi as a Language of Knowledge
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasizes the importance of Marathi as a language of knowledge and culture during a recent address. Maharashtra Chief Minister Advocates for Marathi as a Language of Knowledge
Tremors Felt In Maharashtra Districts, Telangana Residents Make Enquiries
A mild earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale was felt in Nanded: Reports
Gargai dam work likely from Jan 2027, BMC targets 440 MLD water supply for Mumbai from Monsoon 2029
Navpreet Singh needs to be taken to 4 states for probe: Delhi Police tells Rouse Avenue Court
The accused Navpreet Singh has to be taken to Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab for investigation, Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Akhand Pratap Singh for Delhi Police submitted before a Special NDPS Judge at Rouse Avenue Court. After hearing the submissions, the court granted 10-day custody of Navpreet Singh to Delhi Police. The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday remanded alleged Narco Network Kingpin Navpreet Singh to 10 days of police custody. He was deported from Turkey on Saturday. He was wanted in an NDPS case of 2022. Special Judge (NDPS) Anuradha Shukla granted 10 days of police custody to Navpreet Singh after hearing the submissions of Delhi police and counsel for Delhi Police. Delhi Police Special Cell produced Navpreet Singh before the court and sought 10 days' custody to investigate the case. The court asked why 10 days' police custody is required. The court asked what evidence is against the accused. SPP submitted that there are three charge-sheeted accused...
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Section 163 remains in force in New Delhi, no permission for protest today: Delhi Police
Addressing the gathering, CJP founder Abhijit Dipke criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He said the movement would continue under the 'Jail Bharo' call and described peaceful assembly in support of voting rights
Amravati Celebrates Kumkum Mohod's Asian Games Archery Triumph
Kumkum Mohod from Amravati, Maharashtra, has won India's first-ever women's individual recurve archery gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Her family and community are overjoyed, and her father expresses confidence in her future Olympic aspirations.
Will make Marathi the language of knowledge: Maha CM
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that Marathi is not merely a medium of communication but a bearer of rich culture and a witness to a glorious history. Endowed with a vast vocabulary, a rich literary tradition and diverse dialects, Marathi will be further empowered in the 21st century as a digital language and a language of knowledge, he said. Along with increasing the everyday use of Marathi, he urged expanding its application in modern domains such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital technology, quantum computing, space technology and biotechnology. Against the backdrop of Marathi receiving classical language status, CM Fadnavis was speaking at the launch of the Classical Marathi Language Week and Classical Marathi Language Honour Day. Stating that Marathi is inherently ancient and classical, CM Fadnavis said that receiving official recognition as a classical language from the Central Government is a moment of pride for all Marathi speakers. He noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, conferring classical language status on Marathi has highlighted Maharashtra's linguistic and cultural heritage at the national level. Reminding the audience of history, he added that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj emphasised the native language alongside the vision of Swarajya, striving to promote Marathi in state administration and giving a new direction to its use in governance. Noting that Marathi ranks 13th among the most spoken languages in the world, the Chief Minister highlighted its global character. He mentioned that the Marathi Encyclopedia (Gnyankosh) and Shabdaratnakar, compiled in the 20th century, contained between 1.1 million and 1.3 million words. By comparison, he pointed out that the Oxford English Dictionary contains around 600,000 words, while languages such as Mandarin, Spanish and French have roughly 300,000 to 350,000 words. The official Marathi dictionary currently published by the state government contains around 300,000 words, and the Chief Minister stressed the need to work on subsequent editions to expand this vocabulary to 1.3 million words. Citing Marathi's rich lexicon, CM Fadnavis underscored the importance of its encyclopaedic and lexicographical traditions. Millions of words recorded across various dictionaries showcase Marathi's deep linguistic heritage. He said this vocabulary should not remain merely a matter of pride but must be effectively used in modern knowledge generation. Making concepts in science, technology, economics, education and research available in Marathi will truly elevate it into a language of knowledge, he added. CM Fadnavis noted that communication channels are evolving rapidly because of digital technology. In this landscape, Marathi should not be confined to traditional use but integrated with new technology. He stressed the need to leverage Marathi AI to increase the language's effective footprint in artificial intelligence, make information and knowledge resources available across digital platforms, and produce high-quality Marathi content on OTT platforms and social media. He expressed confidence that providing knowledge resources in cutting-edge fields such as quantum computing, space technology and biotechnology would enable the younger generation to absorb modern knowledge in their mother tongue. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said Marathi is not just Maharashtra's identity but also its self-respect. Adorned with a rich legacy spanning from Saint Dnyaneshwar to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Marathi has now travelled across oceans and made its mark globally, he said. The state government is committed to accelerating the global expansion of Marathi in the future, he added. Expanding the use of Marathi in modern domains such as digital media, social networks, podcasts, gaming and coding is essential to connect the younger generation with the language, he said. Minister of Marathi Language Uday Samant said the state government is committed to preserving, promoting and globally expanding Marathi language and culture, with several ambitious initiatives launched for its holistic development. He informed that work is underway to establish a Centre of Excellence for Marathi at Deccan University in Pune, a Global Marathi Centre named after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in London, 100 dictionaries for various regional dialects across the state, and nine Marathi Skill Development Centres.
Childhood: sold, silenced, stolen
In MaharashtrasMarathwadaregion, child marriage persists as families grapple with fears over girls safety and so-called honour. Poverty and migration add to the problem, while predators, weak institutions, and a marriage market deepen their vulnerability.RadheshyamJadhavfollows girls and women caught in this cycle and those fighting to break it through education and independence
4 women injured after speeding Thar hits rickshaw, runs them over in Mumbai
Karnataka: Illegal pistol racket key accused held in Hyderabad
Bidar: Bidar district police have arrested Balbir Singh alias Shera Jadhav, allegedly a key accused in an illegal country-made pistol supply network, during a special operation in Hyderabad. According to Superintendent of Police Pradeep Gunti, Singh, a native of Nanded in Maharashtra, was arrested after police gathered information about his involvement in the illegal arms Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Sena (UBT) leader's Murder: Oppn Parties to Take Out Protest March in Thane
Opposition leaders of Sena (UBT), NCP (SP), Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Congress, AAP, Dharmarajya Paksha and Republican Party of India (RPI) announced the protest march
13 days off for Hyderabad schools: Visit this car-free hill station
Imagine spending a holiday in the hills without hearing constant horns, seeing traffic jams or breathing in vehicle exhaust. In Maharashtra, there is a hill station where this is still possible. Matheran, located in the Sahyadri hills, is known as Indias only hill station where motor vehicles are not allowed inside the main tourist area. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Drought Impact: City May Soon Get Alternate-Day Water Supply
flydubai incident a 'terrorist attack', says UAE; says co-pilot used crash axe
UAE Attorney-General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said the co-pilot began executing his plan during the flight, attacking the captain inside the flight deck using a crash axe and attempting to take control of the aircraft
Mumbai Police register FIR after singer duped of Rs 45,000 in three-way call merge scam
NHRC orders probe into mobilisation of minors at Mumbai protest
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of complaints alleging the use and mobilisation of minor children during the protest held in Mumbai on October 2 and their subsequent exposure through photographs and videos circulated on social media. A Bench presided over by Member Priyank Kanoongo has issued notices to the Mumbai Police Commissioner; Maharashtras Department of Women and Child Development; social media platform X; and the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), directing them to take immediate action and submit Action Taken Reports (ATRs) within one week. The action has been initiated under Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, which empowers the NHRC to inquire into alleged violations of human rights. The apex human rights body observed that the allegations prima facie raise serious concerns relating to the dignity, safety, privacy, protection and possible exploitation of children. According to the complaints filed by Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation and another organisation, posts on X allegedly depicted a young child being held above a crowd carrying the National Flag and a placard, while slogans were being raised and several persons recorded the child on mobile phones. The complaints alleged that children were involved by persons associated with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), and sought examination of the role of organisers, coordinators, accompanying adults and every person who allegedly brought, prompted, encouraged, facilitated or mobilised the participation of minors in the gathering. The complaints also referred to purported group and chat discussions concerning the planning and coordination of the protest, where the participation of minors was allegedly discussed in advance. It was specifically alleged that discussions took place regarding the involvement of minors on the premise that police may not detain them, raising concerns over whether their status as children was consciously sought to be used to avoid, restrict or discourage lawful police action. The material referred to Ajinkya Shinde, Abhijit Dipke, Saurav Das and other persons, whose respective roles, communications and coordination in relation to the alleged planning, mobilisation or facilitation of participation of minors have been directed to be independently verified on the basis of the complete digital trail and other evidence. The NHRC observed that the issue was not confined to the mere presence of children at a public gathering and said the allegations, if established, could indicate planned mobilisation or instrumental use of minors with knowledge of their age and vulnerability. It further said the allegations raised concerns requiring immediate examination under the child-protection and criminal-law framework, including Sections 75 and 83(2) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The NHRC has directed the Mumbai Police Commissioner to examine the entire video, photographic, social-media and other digital material concerning the incident and register an FIR wherever commission of cognisable offences is disclosed, followed by investigation strictly in accordance with law. The police have also been directed to ascertain how the child or children came to be involved in the gathering and identify the organisers, coordinators, accompanying adults, parents or guardians and every person who brought, prompted, encouraged, facilitated or otherwise caused their participation in the gathering, sloganeering or related activities. The apex human rights body has further directed the police to obtain, preserve and forensically examine material relating to the alleged group and chat discussions, including identification of creators, administrators and relevant participants, besides preserving messages, timestamps and other electronic records. The police have also been asked to specifically ascertain whether participation of minors was planned in advance and whether any discussion took place about their involvement on the premise that police may not detain them. The roles and communications of Ajinkya Shinde, Abhijit Dipke, Saurav Das and others are also to be examined, with the NHRC directing that responsibility be determined strictly on the basis of evidence collected during investigation. The police have been asked to examine the applicability of Sections 75 and 83(2) of the Juvenile Justice Act, including the role of persons having actual charge or control over the children and any adult or group found to have used children in circumstances attracting the provisions. The NHRC also directed the police to examine the digital dimension of the incident and identify persons or accounts which posted, uploaded, coordinated, circulated, promoted or otherwise used photographs or videos of the children. The authorities have been directed to secure and preserve the complete digital evidentiary trail, including original videos and photographs, group or chat communications, posts, reposts, URLs, post IDs, account particulars, timestamps and relevant metadata. The NHRC directed that necessary preservation and disclosure requests be issued to social media platform X and other concerned intermediaries so that relevant evidence is not deleted, altered or rendered unavailable. The identified children have been directed to be produced before the competent Child Welfare Committee (CWC), with the CWC and District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) asked to assess their circumstances and ensure necessary counselling, psychosocial support, care, protection and rehabilitation. The NHRC has directed the Mumbai Police Commissioner to submit a comprehensive ATR within one week, detailing the status of the FIR and investigation, verification of alleged prior planning and group-chat discussions concerning minors, persons and organisers identified, the roles of the individuals named in the complaint, social-media accounts identified, action under the Juvenile Justice Act and other applicable laws, preservation of electronic evidence and child-protection measures undertaken. Meanwhile, media platform X has been directed to preserve the complete digital evidentiary trail relating to the concerned content and accounts, including account particulars, URLs, post IDs, timestamps, registration and login details, IP information and relevant metadata. It has also been asked to provide particulars of the concerned accounts and content, including whether the material has been removed, restricted or disabled and the date and basis of any such action. The NHRC has further directed X to explain how the content involving children was permitted to be uploaded, hosted and disseminated and whether its child-safety, content-moderation and reporting mechanisms were applied at the relevant stage. The platform has also been directed to disclose the moderation and enforcement action subsequently taken and furnish preserved records and requisite account or content information to the investigating agency upon lawful requisition. The Secretary, MeitY, has been directed to examine X's compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable IT Rules, 2021, particularly obligations relating to due diligence, child safety, grievance redressal, preservation of information and assistance to law-enforcement agencies. The MeitY has also been asked to examine whether applicable child-safety and content-moderation safeguards were duly applied and whether any failure of statutory due diligence is disclosed. The NHRC directed MeitY to ensure preservation of the complete digital evidentiary trail and examine the concerned accounts and any coordinated or repeated dissemination or use of children through such content. It further directed that where any violation or failure of statutory due diligence is established, appropriate action be taken against the intermediary and/or concerned accounts strictly in accordance with law. The Principal Secretary, Maharashtra Women and Child Development Department, has been directed to ensure rescue, care and protection of the children in accordance with the Juvenile Justice Act. The NHRC has directed all concerned authorities to protect the identity, privacy, dignity and best interests of the children throughout the proceedings and ensure that no action pursuant to the notice results in further unnecessary exposure or dissemination of their identity.
From Odisha To Maharashtra: Centre Approves 5 Classical Language Centres Across 5 States
Classical Language Centres: The centres aim to strengthen academic research, digitisation, preservation, and dissemination of the heritage of these classical languages.
Youth angry with BJP rule, wont back down despite cases, says Sapkal
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal said the protest held at Mumbais Shivaji Park on Friday reflected the discontent among the youth. He said young people would not be deterred by cases registered against them
Jantar Mantar protest: Delhi Police register three FIRs against protesters
The cases have been registered under Sections 223, 221, 132 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The sections relate to alleged violations of prohibitory orders, obstruction of public servants and unlawful assembly. Police are investigating the cases
CJP's Mumbai protest: FIR against party supporters for unlawful assembly, traffic disruption
Devendra Fadnavis Reacts To CJP Protest, Says Fake Narrative Has Been Busted
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reacted to the CJP protest, saying the fake narrative had been busted following a press conference by the three Election Commissioners. He said attempts were still being made to push the narrative but claimed they would not succeed.
Southwest monsoon officially withdraws from Mumbai on October 3
The southwest monsoon is likely to withdraw from more parts of Maharashtra, with the IMD saying conditions are favourable for its further withdrawal from most parts of Vidarbha. The monsoon remains weak over the region, with isolated and very light rainfall reported
Case filed against CJP supporters over unauthorised gathering at Mumbai's Shivaji Park
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) A case has been registered on Saturday against supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for holding an unauthorised gathering, raising slogans and making announcements at the Shivaji Park in Mumbai. According to Mumbai Police, around 400 to 500 unidentified supporters and protesters, including CJP members Ajinkya Shinde, Pranay Ahire, Ashutosh Ranka, Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Afreen Nawaz, Soumya Korde, Ankit Bhardwaj, Vijay Malangi and Yogesh Ingale, gathered without permission at Gate number 6 of Shivaji Park grounds, in front of the Meenatai Thackeray Memorial in Dadar West. The gathering reportedly took place between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. within the jurisdiction of the Shivaji Park police station. Police said the protesters gathered on a public road and raised slogans creating a law and order situation. Loudspeakers were also reportedly installed without the required permission. Following the incident, the Shivaji Park police registered a case against the concerned persons under Sections 189(2) and 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 37(1), 37(3) and 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act. On Friday, the CJP had launched its 'Jail Bharo' protest, demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, amid reports of purported differences within the Election Commission. Despite heavy police deployment and the denial of formal permission to hold the protest at Shivaji Park, thousands of citizens and supporters reportedly gathered at the venue. Slogans targeting the Central government and the Election Commission were raised during the demonstration. The protest, described by organisers as 'Season 2' of their movement, was held despite the Mumbai Police denying permission. Security personnel were deployed in large numbers, while barricades were erected across parts of the Dadar area. The demonstration also received support from public figures, intellectuals and Bollywood personalities, who attended the event and spoke about the importance of voting rights and democratic institutions. Among those present were actors Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, as well as musician Vishal Dadlani. The personalities who attended the gathering reiterated the importance of protecting voting rights and democratic institutions. Actor Prakash Raj also extended his support through a recorded visual message, urging citizens to safeguard democratic values. Addressing the gathering, CJP founder Abhijit Dipke had criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Dipke formally launched the 'Jail Bharo' call and said that peaceful assembly in defence of voting rights was a fundamental constitutional right. He also challenged the Maharashtra Chief Minister over police warnings against unlawful assembly. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, you spoke about putting us in jail for just three days. Had you said three months, the whole of Mumbai would have been brought to a complete standstill, Dipke said.
'Extremely proud': Capt Smit Machchhars family hails pilots bravery
Congress names candidates for Maharashtra MLC polls
The party renominated MLC Abhijit Wanjari for the constituency for Graduates of Nagpur Division, and member Jayant Dinkar Asagaonkar for the seat for Teachers of Pune Division. The party fielded Aditi Pohare for the constituency for Teachers of Amravati.
D-Mart Q2FY27: Revenue rises 18.4% to 19,206 crore; store count at 518
Avenue Supermarts, which owns and operates the retail chain D-Mart, reported an 18.4 per cent rise in standalone revenue from operations to Rs 19,206.18 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026. The company had reported revenue from operations at Rs 16,218.79 crore a year ago, Avenue Supermarts said in a regulatory filing on Saturday. Standalone Revenue from operations for the quarter ended (QE) September 30, 2026, stood at Rs 19,206.18 crore, the company said in its update at the end of the quarter. The total number of stores of the Damani-family-promoted retail chain stood at 518 as of September 30. This also includes its Sanpada, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra store, which is currently closed to customers due to reconstruction. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, D-Mart's revenue climbed 4.7 per cent. Its revenue was Rs 18,343.49 in the June quarter. Promoted by Radhakishan Damani and his family, D-Mart retails basic home and personal products across markets, including ...
Sanjay Raut predicts Centre Cabinet reshuffle by early 2027, targets CEC
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut also demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and announced a joint opposition protest march scheduled for October 4. Raut said the protest march will be led by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray
Second water bodies census: Maharashtra records 4.74 lakh, UP 2.86 lakh; five states see decline
Maharashtra's water bodies rose to 4.74 lakh, nearly five times the first census total. Uttar Pradesh also recorded an increase, with over 2.86 lakh water bodies noted. In contrast, states like Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh showed significant declines in their water body counts. The second Census of Water Bodies aims to support water management and policy-making efforts.
Second Water Bodies Census: Maharashtra Records 4.74 Lakh, UP 2.86 Lakh; 5 States See Decline
Five states -- Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana and Rajasthan -- recorded a decline in the number of water bodies
Drought, fodder crisis push Latur farmers to harvest sugarcane for cattle feed
Farmers in Latur district are facing a severe fodder crisis due to a lack of rainfall. Many are forced to harvest sugarcane crops to feed their livestock amidst deteriorating conditions. As a result, milk production has significantly decreased, impacting farmers' incomes. The Maharashtra government has declared a drought in majority of its talukas and announced relief measures. Local farmers are appealing for official fodder camps to be established urgently.
Mild tremor hit parts of Maharashtra; no casualties
A tremor measuring 3.3 magnitude occurred in Maharashtra's Hingoli district, recorded at 7.46 am. This seismic event originated from the Gadhala area of Aundha Nagnath tehsil. Residents expressed brief concern, but initial reports confirmed no casualties or property damage. The region has faced intermittent seismic activities over the past six years, with previous major tremors causing minor structural damage.
Kerala: One kg hair mass removed from 9-year-old girls stomach, small intestine
The hairball was completely removed through a complex surgical procedure led by Dr Biju I G Nair, senior consultant in the Department of Paediatric Surgery at the hospital. The girl recovered well, resumed eating normally and was discharged, the doctor said
IAF Chief AP Singh calls Captain Smit Machchhars actions exceptionally brave
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has praised Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar for his actions during a recent emergency, calling them exceptionally brave. Singh highlighted Machchhars physical and mental resolve
Flydubai co-pilot Hamam Alhamami identified in attack on Indian pilot Machchhar
According to a report by Al Arabiya English on Friday (local time), the Omani co-pilot had previously been barred from flying in Oman over concerns about his extremist views, which were allegedly influenced by an earlier stay in Syria
