US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Tuesday, October 20, for a three-day visit to India, with trade, energy security, defence and strategic cooperation expected to feature prominently in discussions. The visit comes as New Delhi and Washington work towards finalising a bilateral trade agreement amid continuing differences over tariffs and India's purchases of Russian crude oil.
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Vote chori sarkaar has perfected gramin mazdoori chori: Congress slams VB-G RAM G Act
Jairam Ramesh cited a media report that claimed that while thousands were working under the VB-G RAM G scheme on paper in drought-hit Maharashtra, no workers were found on the ground at five sites in Beed
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Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has submitted its response to governance complaints filed by two trustees, with the Maharashtra charity commissioner expected to decide the next course of action.
Congress has accused the Modi government of replacing MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G, undermining rural support systems. Allegations of attendance fraud and wage theft have emerged from investigations in drought-hit Maharashtra. The VB-G RAM G Act, effective from July 1, aims to modernize rural employment while facing criticism. Local politicians are reportedly benefiting at the expense of workers' rights within this new framework.
Core4 Engineers Limited IPO Opens on Friday, October 23, 2026
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RSS completed remarkable century of service, nation-building: PM Modi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to the Swayamsevaks on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Foundation Day, praising their deep sense of duty and ation-first spirit. The RSS is observing its 101st Foundation Day on Tuesday, coinciding with the Hindu festival of Vijayadashami. Taking to X, PM Modi said, Today, on the special occasion of RSS Sthapana Divas, my greetings to all Swayamsevaks. I also pay homage to all those greats who have nurtured the RSS over the years. The RSS has completed a remarkable century of service, nation-building and social harmony. Countless Swayamsevaks have worked for society with a deep sense of duty and a nation-first spirit, he said. May this spirit keep strengthening national development in the times to come, the Prime Minister said. Founded on the occasion of Vijayadashmi on September 27, 1925, by Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in Nagpur, Maharashtra, the RSS traditionally celebrates its foundation day on the auspicious occasion every year according to the Hindu calendar. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also extended heartfelt greetings on RSS' Foundation Day. Heartily congratulating and extending best wishes to the crores of swayamsevaks on the Foundation Day of RSS, the world's largest cultural organisation, which is dedicated to the supreme glory of Mother India, considering the nation as deity, society as family, and service as worship, CM Yogi said in a post on X. This national devotion, which instils the sentiment of 'Ind rashtriya, Ind na mum (roughly translated to: All of this is for the nation; nothing of it is mine)' from individual to society and from society to nation, is the unbroken journey towards the supreme glory of Mother India, the Chief Minister added. Meanwhile, addressing the annual Vijayadashami rally of the RSS on the Foundation Day in Nagpur, Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday articulated the organisation's core ideological perspective, highlighting India's rising global stature and its potential to solve complex international crises through its traditional wisdom. Bhagwat emphasised that India's enduring ideological heritage will play a pivotal role in shaping its trajectory as a leading world power. Highlighting the nation's foundational values, the RSS chief noted that the spirit of self-awareness (swabodh) is vividly reflected in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution.
India's Soybean Output Shrinks Despite More Sowing As Dry Spells Hit Key States
Maharashtra, one of India's main soybean-producing states, is expected to see production fall by about a third.
Boman Irani Attends Nidarshana Gowanis Kamala Mills Dandya, Celebrating the Spirit of Navratri
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 19: The festive spirit of Navratri came alive at Kamala Mills Dandya, hosted by social activist and philanthropist Nidarshana Gowani at Kamala Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai.
Setback for Maha's ruling Mahayuti as Cong wins in Kolhapur
A panel supported by Congress MLC Satej Patil has won the election for the Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers' Union (Gokul Dairy), defeating the Mahayuti-backed group led by NCP minister Hasan Mushrif. This victory marks a setback for the ruling Mahayuti alliance in western Maharashtra and gives the Patil-backed panel control of the influential cooperative's board.
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Manipur police intensify operations after IED blast and deadly firing incidents
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US-Iran tensions: Rubio claims blockade is restricting Tehrans oil exports
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India-NZ FTA comes into force: Farmers protected, MSMEs to gain wider market access
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand -- which comes into force on Tuesday -- will provide wider market access for MSMEs, farmers and labour-intensive sectors with 100 per cent duty-free access for Indian exports, while keeping sensitive sectors like dairy fully protected. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that with duty-free access for 100 per cent of Indian exports to New Zealand, the FTA will unlock significant opportunities for MSMEs, farmers, women, youth and labour-intensive sectors. It also opens new pathways for our professionals, while safeguarding India's core interests, Goyal wrote in a post on X. According to the minister, farmers will gain wider market access for fruits, vegetables, spices and other agricultural produce, alongside cooperation to improve productivity, support higher incomes and strengthen livelihoods. Sensitive sectors, including dairy, remain protected, keeping farmers' welfare at the heart of the approach, he added. On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, both sides will begin a new chapter in their economic partnership as the India-New Zealand FTA comes into force. Truly a 'Vijay' for both nations! the minister said. Notably, Goyal said New Zealand will now build with a 'Made in India' JCB machine, flagging off the first-ever JCB machine export to New Zealand, made in Pune, Maharashtra. India New Zealand FTA is unlocking new opportunities for our manufacturing, he posted. Trade agreements are not merely about tariff reductions but about creating deep and durable economic partnerships that support trade, investment and supply chain integration, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal has said. FTAs are about creating deep economic partnership, he added. Agrawal also stated that such FTAs help facilitate faster regulatory approvals and improve the ease of doing business between partner countries. Moreover, the India-NZ FTA is expected to play a key role in strengthening bilateral ties with the government targeting doubling of trade in the coming years. The pact sets the stage for facilitating up to $20 billion in investments from New Zealand into India across sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure and startups, according to the Commerce Ministry. For the services sector, the pact offers wider access to the New Zealand market across IT, professional services, construction, tourism and audio-visual services. Indian pharmaceutical and medical device exporters are expected to benefit from faster market access as New Zealand will accept inspection approvals from globally recognised regulators, reducing compliance timelines.
US plans to train thousands of technology professionals across Central Asia
Rubio said Washington wanted to develop more secure supply chains for industries essential to economic growth and national security.
Maha political showdowns at Dussehra rallies today as Shinde, Uddhav stage shows of strength
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, rival factions Shiv Sena(UBT) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena are holding their respective rallies in Mumbai on Tuesday. This event is set to witness a barrage of political accusations and counter-accusations. The Uddhav Sena has built up momentum for the gathering by releasing two to three teasers on social media. The annual event, a cornerstone of Maharashtrian politics originally initiated by Balasaheb Thackeray, has transformed into a fierce battle of legacy, political survival, and strength-assertion following the historic split in the party. Ever since the split in the Shiv Sena, the Dussehra rallies of both parties have transcended into mere shows of strength, turning into platforms to claim the political legacy of Balasaheb Thackeray. This years rallies remain crucial in terms of organisational strength, grip over party cadres, and the future political roadmap. During the gathering at the Nesco Center in Goregaon, Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde is expected to counter criticism from the Thackeray faction while highlighting the achievements of the Mahayuti government. In light of severe drought conditions across the state, he has urged party workers to visit the homes of drought victims to tie auspicious torans of aid rather than travelling to Mumbai for the Dussehra rally. The Uddhav Senas Dussehra rally will take place at Shivaji Park. Uddhav Thackeray is likely to target the state and central governments over several issues, including the BJP, SIR, alleged irregularities in voter lists, the law and order situation following the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff, and police crackdowns on protesting students. While Thackerays camp remains aligned with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), Shindes faction shares power within the state government. Both camps claim the authentic ideological legacy of Balasaheb Thackeray, setting the stage for a fiery exchange of political rhetoric. The political atmosphere across Mumbai has been dominated by aggressive banner-wars, teasers, and hectic preparations. Fresh off a fiery, combative speech at the Mumbai Press Club on Saturday, Uddhav Thackeray openly declared, Yes, we want to overthrow this regime achieved through vote theft; we stand for regime change. Thackeray is expected to scale up his attack. All eyes are on his stance concerning the Central government, the Election Commission, and the ruling coalition. In light of severe drought conditions across parts of Maharashtra, Deputy CM Shinde has urged party cadres to avoid massive travel to Mumbai and instead focus ground-level efforts on reaching out to distressed farming families with relief material. Shindes faction has framed its gathering around public welfare and state development, aiming to counter Thackeray's anti-establishment narrative. With fierce exchanges expected over governance, constitutional integrity, and the true ownership of the Shiv Sena identity, Tuesday's rallies are less about traditional festive greetings and more about a high-stakes rehearsal for future electoral dominance in Maharashtra. As political heavyweights take the stage, the ultimate question for observers is not just who draws the larger crowd, but whose message will ultimately capture the pulse of Maharashtra.
Sheikh Hasina calls for reconciliation in Bangladesh, rejects political revenge
She left Bangladesh following the collapse of her government in August 2024.
Delhi court cites 13 months in custody while granting bail to Nigerian national
The court directed a personal bond of '25,000 and two local sureties of the same amount
Ecuador priest dies after heavy crucifix falls on him during livestreamed Mass
The incident occurred at Perpetuo Socorro Church in southwestern Ecuador, under the Archdiocese of Guayaquil.
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Dushyant Kumar Gautam sworn in as Sikkim Governor amid Congress criticism
Bhandaris parents and the Congress have been staging protests against Gautams appointment as the Sikkim governor.
Lucknow police intensify search for accused in cafe owner Shiva Sharmas death
Dubey, Sharmas alleged live-in partner, has been on the run since the incident.
Russias overnight assault damages Ukrainian energy facilities, kills three
The attacks also caused three confirmed fatalities one in Kyiv and two in Kryvyi Rih.
BMC issues stop-work notice to Andheri demolition site over dust-control violations
Trump seeks three-way nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China
I would do it, not so much for Ukraine, we would have it to talk about denuclearization, Trump said.
Right to peaceful protest, but must weigh antecedents: Bombay HC
Former Mumbai police commissioners weigh in on protest rights
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, October 20 (IANS) Bollywood star Jackie Shroff made his first public appearance following the attack on his son, actor Tiger Shroff. The actor was seen attending the naming and unveiling ceremony of Bappi Lahiri Marg in Mumbai. The actor was present at the event held in honour of legendary singer and composer Bappi Lahiri. The road has been named after the late musician, who lived in the locality for 45 years, in recognition of his association with the area and his contribution to Indian music. Actors Poonam Dhillon, Suniel Shetty, Sharad Kelkar and Gulshan Grover were also among those who attended the ceremony. Jackie Shroff was seen wearing a white outfit at the event. His appearance came in the wake of the firing incident involving his son, Tiger Shroff, which has shook the industry. For the uninitiated, the firing incident took place in Mumbai's Juhu area on October 18, when unidentified assailants on a motorcycle allegedly opened fire at the car carrying Tiger Shroff. The actor escaped unhurt, while his driver and a passerby sustained injuries. The incident occurred as Tiger was leaving after a football-related outing. Following the incident, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the actor's house to check upon his whereabouts. Earlier strongly condemning the incident, Eknath Shinde, had described it as deeply concerning and assured that those responsible would face strict action. He said he had spoken to the Mumbai Police Commissioner, who has formed strong teams to track down and apprehend the accused. Our current priority is to keep Mumbai and its citizens safe. Whether it is a celebrity or an ordinary citizen, ensuring their safety is the responsibility of both the police and the government. There will be no laxity in this regard, and no gang, whoever they may be, will be spared, Eknath Shinde said while interacting with the media. The firing incident is under investigation by Mumbai Police.
'Not an active captain': Rapido on shooter linked to Tiger Shroff firing
Maharashtra union threatens statewide agitation and strike over Rapido bike taxi
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3 detained in Tiger Shroff firing case, 1 linked to Bishnoi gang aide: Police
New Delhi, Oct 19: Three people, including a minor, have been detained in Rajasthans Kota in connection with the firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs car in Mumbai, with one of them allegedly in contact with an associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, police said on Monday. The suspects were detained at Kota railway station from the Pune-Jaipur Superfast Express in a joint operation involving Mumbai Police, Rajasthan Police and railway police. They were allegedly planning to flee to Nepal, Kota Superintendent of Police Tejaswani Gautam said at a press conference. Gautam said one of the suspects was in contact with Anil Pandit, an alleged associate of the Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility for Sundays attack in an unverified social media post, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported. According to NE India Today, police sources said the suspects had allegedly received Rs 50,000 in advance for the attack. Two of them are from Haryana and one from Bihar. Their identities have been established and they are being questioned to determine their individual roles in the shooting. Earlie, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Mumbai Police had obtained important leads and would soon arrest those involved in the firing as well as their handlers. Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, Fadnavis said such acts would not be tolerated and assured that the police would track down everyone involved in the incident.
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis attends Bappi Lahiri Marg naming
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Bombay HC says peaceful protest is fundamental right
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Gondia dam breach plugged after 5 days, only 50% water left
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Woman jumps from Lions Point with daughter, both rescued
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Goon-transporter nexus exposed at MP bus stand after covert police recce, crackdown
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Threat call to Awhad traced to Pune
Attack on Tiger Shroff: Calls for resignation of Devendra Fadnavis, prez rule
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Trade deal 'very close' to finalisation: Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. During his visit, Rubio mentioned that the India-US trade deal is close to being finalized. He expressed the need to balance global energy concerns while managing sanctions linked to Russian oil. Additionally, Rubio plans to meet business leaders in Mumbai, including Gautam Adani and N Chandrasekaran.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, Jackie Shroff Attend 'Bappi Lahiri Marg' Naming Ceremony
Mumbai paid tribute to legendary singer-composer Bappi Lahiri with the naming of 'Bappi Lahiri Marg' in a special ceremony attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and actor Jackie Shroff. The event celebrated the enduring legacy of the iconic musician, fondly known as the Disco King of Indian music. Dignitaries, admirers and members of the entertainment industry gathered to honour his immense contribution to Bollywood and Indian pop culture.
Slain UBT mans son and minister take a swipe at Mahrashtra Dy CM Shinde
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Baby orangutan rescued in Maharashtras Dombivli returns to Indonesia
The orangutan was flown from Gujarat to Indonesia and arrived at Kualanamu Airport in Medan on Monday. Officials from the Consulate General of India in Medan attended a reception ceremony organised by Indonesias Ministry of Forestry at the airport
Italy protests: Indian Embassy issues advisory amid unrest
The Embassy of India in Italy has advised Indian nationals to exercise caution, avoid crowded areas and stay away from protest sites amid reports of unrest in Italian cities. It has also shared emergency contact numbers for Rome and Milan
Sir Dorabji Tata Trust submits response to Charity Commissioner on governance complaints
Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) has submitted its response to the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner over governance-related complaints filed by trustees Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh, Tata Trusts confirmed to ANI on Monday. The response was submitted on October 19, the extended deadline granted by the Charity Commissioner. In response to an ANI query, Tata Trusts confirmed the submission but declined to share further details regarding the contents of its reply. The Charity Commissioner had earlier extended the deadline from October 12 to October 19, giving SDTT an additional week to respond to the complaints concerning the trust's administration and governance. The complaints came after Srinivasan sought an immediate inquiry into the functioning of SDTT, raising questions about the appointment and continued status of perpetual trustees, the basis of Noel Tata's chairmanship of Tata Trusts, and the trust's involvement in the commercial and strategic affairs of Tata Sons, the holding comp...
