Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday congratulated the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited, as well as citizens at large, as the Mumbai Metro’s Line 3, or the Aqua Line, completed one year of full-route operations. The Aqua Line began operations on O...
New Delhi: BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Thursday lashed out at the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and the Congress as the opposition’s protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise ...
Pimpri-Chinchwad: The Pimpri-Chinchwad Crime Branch's Unit 4 has arrested a 41-year-old man wanted in a serious assault case after police said he had been evading arrest for several years. The suspect, identified as Narayan Sopan Dabhade, was arrested from Jambhulgaon in Maval fo...
Mumbai, October 8, 2026: Captain Siddhesh Lad and vice-captain Ayush Mhatre are eyeing a record-extending 43rd Ranji Trophy title as a young and energised Mumbai side begins its campaign against Chandigarh at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Speaking at a pre-season press conferen...
Nashik: The arrival of fresh kharif onions has significantly improved onion availability across the country, resulting in a sharp decline in average onion prices in Maharashtra. In six days, the average market price fell by nearly 14%, from ₹4,451 per quintal on Oct 1 to ₹3,900 p...
Mumbai: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat will address the inaugural session of the fourth World Hindu Congress (WHC), to be held from December 18 to 20 at the Jio World Convention Centre in BKC, Mumbai. More than 4,000 delegates from over 60 countrie...
Pune: The Additional Sessions Court in Shirur has rejected an application seeking restoration of electricity supply after a consumer paid only ₹5.24 lakh against an assessment of more than ₹2.12 crore in an alleged electricity theft case. The court's Oct 5 order means electricity...
Mumbai, October 8, 2026: This festive season, Reliance Digital brings back its much-awaited Festival of Electronics, inviting consumers to upgrade, gift and bring home the technology they have been waiting to #CelebrateWithNoExcuses. This year’s campaign celebrates the idea that ...
Navi Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) will hold an urgent meeting in the coming days to review the city’s water supply situation after MLA Manda Mhatre raised concerns over water shortages, low-pressure supply and alleged unauthorised withdrawal of water by de...
Thane, October 08, 2026: Preparation is in its final stages for the grand Navratri celebrations at Tembhi Naka, a premier spiritual and cultural landmark in Thane. Drawing hundreds of thousands of devotees every year, the festival centres around the revered idol of 'I Durgeshwari...
New York, October 7, 2026: For students and faculty from India’s engineering and technology institutions, access to global research networks often remains as important as classroom learning. Seeking to bridge that gap, the Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM) and the Unive...
Chennai: India is on course to cross 100 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2030, Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said while inaugurating Windergy India 2026. The country’s installed wind capacity stood at 59.20 GW on September 30, 2026. Joshi said the ...
Mumbai is all set to celebrate the written and spoken word as the Mumbai Literature Festival 2026, popularly known as Mumbai LitFest, returns for its 17th edition. The three-day literary extravaganza will be held from October 23 to 25 at the National Centre for the Performing Art...
Former Indian badminton champion Prakash Padukone believes India’s future sporting champions could increasingly emerge from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, provided young athletes have access to quality infrastructure, equipment and coaching. Speaking on the sidelines of the signing of...
Mumbai, October 8, 2026: Sale season advertising is easy to miss. From giant outdoor displays to offers filling social feeds, almost every brand is looking for a few extra seconds of attention. Flipkart and Philips, however, have taken that competition rather literally by moving ...
Mumbai: Kati Patang Lifestyle Ltd announced on 8 October 2026, that its Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of a 10% equity stake in Bread Private Limited, also known as Gimme NZ. The acquisition will be conducted through a share swap. Target Company Details Bread Pri...
On Thursday afternoon, a blaze erupted at a ground-plus-one-storey labour camp in Tata Nagar, resulting in the explosion of around seven gas cylinders. Thankfully, the Mumbai Fire Brigade's prompt intervention allowed for the safe evacuation of all individuals present, with no in...
Mumbai: Indian stock markets are facing intense selling pressure, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling sharply as investors struggle with rising economic uncertainty. Heavy foreign fund outflows, higher interest rates, expensive crude oil and global financial concerns ...
New York, October 7, 2026: India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations (UN) for its alleged support for terrorism, accusing Islamabad of attempting to conceal its links with terror groups while announcing rewards for the capture of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Ma...
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has invited INDIA bloc leaders for another luncheon meeting at Moets in Connaught Place, New Delhi, amid continued Opposition protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The meeting comes a day after Kharge hosted opposition l...
Maharashtra's proposed $3 billion green ammonia project faces possible cancellation after its developer, IPO-bound INOX Air Products, reportedly decided against proceeding because of commercial viability concerns. According to Moneycontrol, a person familiar with the development ...
India on Thursday strongly condemned the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia’s international airports in Riyadh and Abha, which reportedly caused civilian casualties. New Delhi described the targeting of civilian infrastructure as “completely unacceptable” and expressed solidarity wit...
New Delhi, October 8, 2026: The Indian Youth Congress has challenged Delhi Police’s decision to deny permission for a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls. New Delhi: The Delh...
A video appeared on social media showing a rat swimming in a container of gulab jamuns. This alarming footage led to protests from local residents demanding action against the sweet shop. The Food and Drug Administration inspected the shop and found it lacked the necessary regist...
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Mumbai: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav held discussions with Bhilosa Industries Managing Director Sandeep Jain in Mumbai on Thursday over a proposed investment of up to Rs 7,500 crore in the state's textile sector. The proposed project at PM MITRA Park in Dhar is ex...
Nashik: Another feather has been added to the cap of the Nashik City Police force. Police Inspector Kirti Patil has successfully completed the Bomb Disposal Course (BDC) at the National Security Guard (NSG) Training Academy in Manesar, Haryana. She has become the first woman poli...
Mumbai: Mumbai's newly appointed vice-captain Ayush Mhatre is looking forward to the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season with renewed determination, describing his elevation to the leadership role as a proud moment and an opportunity to contribute to the success of the 42-time champions....
Mumbai: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is planning a major expansion in Madhya Pradesh, with a proposed Rs 3,000 crore manufacturing project in Pithampur expected to create over 1,750 jobs. CM Meets Sun Pharma Chairman Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav met Sun Pharmaceu...
New Delhi, Oct 8: Voice AI adoption in India is rapidly transitioning from early pilots to production-led deployments, with 31 per cent of organisations moving to limited production and 13 per cent scaled across multiple customer journeys, according to a report released on Thursd...
Pune: The passing of Nana Patekar has left a deep sense of grief among residents of Donje, where the veteran actor’s farmhouse had become more than just a residence. For neighbours who had known him for years, Patekar was not merely a celebrated actor but a familiar face who inte...
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the Opposition would ensure that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat are “brought to justice”, as INDIA bl...
New Delhi, Oct 8: Reliance Jio Infocomm Chairman Akash Ambani on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a guiding light for his vision for the growth of the digital industry. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 here, he s...
Nashik: A series of accidents continues to plague the Indore-Pune highway passing through Manmad city. Another fatal accident occurred on Wednesday when a 19-year-old college student died on the spot after being run over by an Eicher tempo while crossing the road in front of St B...
Mumbai: Indian stock markets suffered a decline as surging crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows and fears of prolonged high interest rates triggered selling. The Sensex dropped 1,045.46 points, or 1.44%, to close at 71,593.24, marking its second consecutive losing s...
Mumbai is set to celebrate its literature festival in October, Literature Live! The city is set to celebrate its literature, ideas and storytelling as the Mumbai Literature Festival (MLF) gears up for its 17th edition. The annual festival brings together authors, poets, journalis...
Beed: Cracking down on the multi-crore investment fraud involving Dnyanradha Multi-State Co-operative Credit Society, the Maharashtra government has attached plant, machinery and related assets valued at ₹227,00,48,836 across nine industrial facilities. The action was initiated a...
Mumbai: JSW Steel on Thursday reported consolidated crude steel production of 72.7 lakh tonnes for the second quarter of financial year 2027 (Q2 FY27), marking a 10 per cent growth quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 5 per cent year-on-year (YoY). Production Break-up Indian operations c...
Nashik: A special Advocacy Dinner and Meet organised by the Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India (BPNI) was held with enthusiasm, conveying the message that the breastfeeding movement is not merely a health issue but is linked to the future of a capable and healthy India. The...
Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away on Thursday at the age of 75. He took his last breath at his house in Goa and died due to cardiac arrest. While many Bollywood celebrities mourned the actor's death, everyone was keen to know how Tanushree Dutta would react. The actress shar...
Mumbai: A major fire broke out at a workers' shed on the premises of an under-construction project of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for Project Affected Persons in Mumbai's Mulund East on Thursday. Videos of the blaze have surfaced on social media. After receiving inform...
The entire entertainment industry is mourning the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar . Amid the grief, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 actress and politician Smriti Irani took to social media to remember the late actor with an emotional post. She shared a video of Nana cooking ...
Mumbai: Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad believes the pressure of representing the 42-time Ranji Trophy champions is a privilege rather than a burden as his team prepares for the 2026-27 season with renewed focus on fitness, fielding and consistency. Returning to the iconic Wankhede S...
Mumbai: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on October 8, 2026, announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, reporting a net profit of ₹13,884 crore. Financial Performance Consolidated revenue for the quarter reached ₹73,188 crore, marking a ...
Veteran actor Nana Patekar 's death has shocked one and all. His friends and colleagues in the film industry are mourning his demise. Actress Rakhi Sawant , who had worked with him in a song in the film Horn Ok Pleassss, was clicked by the paparazzi in Mumbai, and she broke down ...
Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will take up cleaning of major roads in the Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) area, despite the roads falling outside its jurisdiction, following complaints about garbage accumulation and poor cleanliness. The civic body will spend around ₹2 c...
Thane: While human residents grapple with the intense summer heat, Thane's avian population is facing an invisible crisis. With daytime temperatures hovering between 36°C and 37°C and nighttime heat refusing to subside, staying hydrated has become a matter of survival for local b...
Mumbai: Maiden Forgings Limited announced on Monday that its revenue from operations for the first half of fiscal year 2027 reached approximately ₹127 crore, marking a year-on-year growth of about 16%. The company's total sales volume stood at approximately 19,239.35 metric tonne...
By Kalyan Kumar MD and CEO, Central Bank of India UPI has changed the way India makes payments. From neighbourhood shops and local markets to large establishments, scanning a QR code and making an instant payment has become part of our daily routine. Its success has come from its...
GAIL (India) Limited has launched Season 2 of its consumer awareness campaign, ‘Wah Kya Energy Hai’, unveiling four short-format films on its official YouTube channel, along with a campaign anthem, ‘Naye Bharat Ki Nayi Energy’. The campaign marks a continued effort by GAIL to str...
Thane : A 26-year-old physiotherapist was killed, and her elder sister sustained injuries in a fatal road accident involving a heavy trailer at Gaimukh along Ghodbunder Road on Wednesday night. Also Watch: The victim has been identified as Harshita Shiva Gowda. According to initi...
Pune: Pune Collector and Assistant Election Officer Jitendra Dudi has appealed to citizens to register complaints, difficulties or objections related to the Pune Division Graduates' and Teachers' Constituency elections by contacting the District Election Branch helpline on 1950. ...
Reliance Jio has used the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 in New Delhi to showcase its plan for a satellite network of about 1,600 satellites supported by 23 ground stations. The aim is to bring connectivity to places where mobile towers and fibre are hard to deploy. This new so...
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone East 3) Abhaysinha Deshmukh, the fire is suspected to have started as a small blaze within the premises before a gas cylinder exploded, causing the situation to escalate...
Pune: Facing the grim prospect of a severe water crisis following a deficient monsoon in Beed district, the local administration has launched an aggressive drive to safeguard the town’s primary drinking water reserves. The Parli Taluka Disaster Management Authority has mandated 2...
India's rural economy is becoming increasingly resilient to weak monsoons as rising irrigation coverage, diversified income sources and allied agricultural activities reduce dependence on rainfall, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The findings, published in the Monet...
Thane: The long-awaited Airoli-Katai Naka elevated road project has entered its final stretch, with the district collector's office issuing final notifications for the acquisition of approximately three hectares of land in Katai village. This crucial development clears the final ...
Mumbai: AdCounty Media India Limited on 8 October 2026 announced a collaboration with Dailymotion, a global media company, to bring its video advertising and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions to the Indian market. Partnership Details The collaboration will allow India...
Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Thursday said sincerity and political will at all levels in both Bangladesh and India are essential to finding an amicable solution to the long-standing water-sharing issues between the two countries. Speaking to repo...
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