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Tackling drought: Minimum 10 pc water cut in Maharashtra urban, rural local bodies from Oct 16

Tackling drought: Minimum 10 pc water cut in Maharashtra urban, rural local bodies from Oct 16

Why NHRC issued a notice on CJP’s Mumbai protesters | Explained

In its complaint to the National Human Rights Commission, Satish Vaid cited posts on X and alleged abuse of children for the protest in Mumbai

Nashik: Industries Gain Access To Taiwan Market, Opportunities Open In Robotics, Medical Devices And Aerospace

Nashik: A significant step has been taken towards connecting Nashik’s industrial sector with the global market through the India-Taiwan B2B Vendor Development Conference, aimed at promoting industrial cooperation, technology exchange and business partnerships between India and Ta...

SEBI Pushes Investor Awareness, ‘Samajh Se Investing Simple’ Puts Knowledge Before Investment Decisions

Mumbai: With an aim to help Indians understand investing, recognise risks and make informed financial decisions instead of relying on tips or unverified information, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched its investor awareness initiative, “Samajh Se Inves...

'Meri Taraf Toh Dekh Lo': Virat Kohli's Sweet Gesture To Little Fangirl During IND vs WI 3rd ODI Wins Hearts | Video

A heartwarming moment involving Virat Kohli and a young fan went viral during the third ODI between India and West Indies. While sitting in the stands, a little girl adorably tried to get the attention of the Indian batting superstar, shouting, “Virat, meri taraf toh dekh lo!” Ko...

Nashik: Onion Market Under Pressure As Lasalgaon Rates Fall To ₹49 Per Kg

Nashik: The onion market in Maharashtra has come under pressure as arrivals of new kharif onions from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have increased. At the Lasalgaon Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC), one of the state's major onion markets, wholesale prices of good-quali...

IIT Delhi Achieves Quantum Communication Breakthrough, Successfully Transmits Entangled Photons With Classical Data Over 50-Km Optical Fibre

New Delhi: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here have achieved a significant milestone in quantum communication by demonstrating the transmission of quantum-entangled photons alongside classical data over a 50-km optical fibre link, according to a statement...

Gujarat Inject Secures ₹4.86 Crore Solar Order, Doubles Revenue To ₹3,632.04 Lakh In FY26

Mumbai: Gujarat Inject (Kerala) Limited on 5 October 2026 announced a major order win in the solar sector and reported strong financial performance for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2026. The company secured a domestic purchase order valued at approximately ₹4.86 crore for the s...

‘A Huge Win’: Internet Highlights Indian Professor’s IIT Credentials After US Man Targets Her

An Indian professor has drawn widespread attention online after a US man allegedly targeted her in a racist social media post. The incident sparked criticism across social media, with users condemning the remarks and highlighting the professor’s academic achievements and credenti...

Looking For Vegetarian Protein? 5 Indian Foods To Add To Your Veg Diet

Getting enough protein does not necessarily mean turning to meat or eggs Indian vegetarian cooking already offers plenty of protein-rich staples that can be worked into everyday meals. Check out: Paneer is a popular dairy food and an easy way to add protein to vegetarian meals. I...

RBI MPC Begins Three-Day Meet, 25 Bps Rate Hike Likely As Inflation Risks Rise

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) began its three-day meeting on Monday, with expectations building that the central bank could raise the repo rate by 25 basis points amid rising inflation risks and the West Asia conflict. The RBI will announce t...

Solex Energy Secures ₹75.96 Crore Order For 620 Wp N-Type TOPCon Solar PV Modules

Mumbai: Solex Energy Limited announced on October 5, 2026, that it has secured a work order valued at ₹75.96 crore. This order is for the supply of 620 Wp N-Type TOPCon Solar PV Modules to domestic companies in the power/electricity sector. Order Details The contract value of ₹75...

IIT Guwahati Develops Taro Plant-Based 'Zig-Zag' System To Treat Polluted Swine Wastewater At Decentralised Livestock Farms

New Delhi: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, have developed an innovative nature-based wastewater treatment system to treat highly polluted swine wastewater. Also Watch: This low-energy and compact technology uses taro plants (Colocasia esculenta)...

Virat Kohli Shares Heartwarming Moment With Young Fan In Matching India Kit; Video Viral

Former India captain Virat Kohli has once again won the admiration of cricket fans online with a warm gesture during India’s recent ODI series against the West Indies. The former India captain was seen signing a young fan’s shirt after noticing the boy wearing a matching Indian c...

Capital Goods And Defence Gain Order Firepower, Higher Costs Squeeze Margin Outlook: MOFSL

Mumbai: India’s capital goods and defence companies are expected to report growth in the September quarter, supported by strong order books and improving demand, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL). However, high commodity prices and the continuing West Asia cri...

SC Agrees To Hear Plea Against Delhi Police Curbs On Peaceful Protests

A Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant agreed to list a plea seeking directions to the Delhi Police to permit peaceful protests at Jantar Mantar in the national capital. A plea was filed before the apex court alleging that the Delhi Police was not allow...

'Girls’ Performance Was Not As Good': Brij Bhushan Expresses Disappointment Over India’s Women Wrestlers After 2026 Asian Games Medal Shortfall | Watch

Gonda: Former BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday said the performance of Indian wrestlers at the 2026 Asian Games did not meet his expectations. He said he had expected India to win at least eight medals and partic...

Old IT Hardware May Still Have Useful Life, Refurbishment Gives Businesses Another Option Before Disposal

Mumbai: Businesses replacing servers, laptops and networking equipment may be retiring technology that still has useful work left to do. An upgrade often reflects changing business needs or replacement policies, rather than a device becoming unusable. This distinction is encourag...

Mumbai Airport T1 Redevelopment: Airlines Question Adani Group’s 33% International Flight Shift To Navi Mumbai Airport

Airlines have asked the Adani group to provide records of consultations held over Mumbai airport’s Terminal 1 redevelopment since 2020, questioning the airport operator’s claim that extensive discussions have taken place with carriers. According to a report by Business Standard, ...

India’s Cervavac HPV Vaccine Gets WHO Prequalification, Paving Way For Global Distribution To Prevent HPV-Related Diseases

Pune: India’s first indigenously developed Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Cervavac, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India (SII), received prequalification from the World Health Organisation (WHO). Also Watch: The regulatory milestone marks the 32nd WHO prequalificatio...

'Murders Are Occurring Every Day, Everyone Is Unsafe...': Congress Leader Nana Patole Backs Sanjay Dutt's 'Can't Find Peace In India' Remark | Video

Nagpur: Congress leader Nana Patole has backed actor Sanjay Dutt’s remarks about the lack of peace in India, saying that the actor’s concern about safety should not be dismissed. Also Watch: Dutt had made the comments during his appearance on actor Shekhar Suman’s show ‘Shekhar T...

Veranda Learning Announces Board Of Directors For J.K. Shah Commerce Education Limited

Mumbai: Veranda Learning Solutions Limited on October 5, 2026, announced the constitution of the Board of Directors of J.K. Shah Commerce Education Limited (JSCEL). This development precedes the October 6, 2026, record date for the demerger of its Commerce education vertical. New...

‘Throttling Of Democracy’: Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad Slams Fadnavis Govt Over Detention Of Tribal Students

Mumbai: Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad on Monday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the alleged detention of tribal students from Nashik before they could stage a protest at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. Gaikwad condemned the alleged forcible detention of th...

'He Said It In A Positive Way...': Shekhar Suman Defends Sanjay Dutt Amid Backlash Over 'Can't Find Peace In India' Remark

Actor Sanjay Dutt recently appeared on Shekhar Suman’s show Shekhar Tonite for a special Gandhi Jayanti episode, where he spoke about the state of the country and said he no longer felt the same sense of "peace" in India. His remarks soon drew criticism on social media, following...

Claude Gets A Local Home In India As Anthropic Rolls Out In-Country Inference Via AWS

Anthropic has introduced in-country inference for its Claude models in India through Amazon Bedrock, allowing prompts and responses sent via the company's India endpoint to be processed entirely on servers located within the country. The move is designed to address data-residency...

'Dimag Hi Nahi Kuch': Ishan Kishan Loses His Cool As Paparazzi Swarm India Star At 1 AM After Asian Games Gold | VIDEO

India cricketer Ishan Kishan was visibly frustrated after being surrounded by paparazzi in the early hours of the morning following Team India’s arrival from Japan. India won the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 with several members of the contingent landing at the Indira Gandh...

SEBI Chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey Warns Investors Against Finfluencers, High-Return Claims

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Oct 5 cautioned investors against relying on finfluencers, anonymous investment tips and exaggerated promises of returns as household participation in capital markets continues to expand. Speaking at the...

‘Gas Cylinder Blast’ Panic In Pune: Woman Injured After LPG Regulator Comes Off With Loud Bang

Pimpri-Chinchwad: Panic spread in Bhimashankar Colony in Pimple Gurav on Sunday afternoon after a loud bang from a house was initially suspected to be a gas cylinder explosion. However, police said the LPG cylinder did not explode and that the incident was caused when a regulator...

Mumbai Police Pays Final Tribute To Leo, Crime Branch Sniffer Dog Who Helped Crack Murder, Kidnapping Cases | Video

Mumbai: Mumbai Police on Saturday accorded a final salute to ‘Leo’, a sniffer dog of the Crime Branch’s dog squad who played a crucial role in cracking several complex cases by tracking down accused and missing persons. Leo, who had been suffering from an illness, died during tre...

India & West Indies Fined By ICC For Slow Over-Rates In Third And Final ODI

Dubai: India and the West Indies have been sanctioned for maintaining slow over-rates during the third and final ODI of the three-match series in New Chandigarh. Slow over-rates costs both teams India have been fined 20% of their match fees, while West Indies have been fined 10% ...

In Maharashtra, everybody is protesting – From ‘cockroaches’ to tribals to women

India Economy ‘Stable And Strong’ Despite Global Uncertainty: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Monday said India remains in a "stable and strong" economic position, supported by domestic demand, services exports and government policies. Speaking at the India Forum for Quality Management (IFQM), Chandrasekaran said Prime Minister Naren...

Angels Of Pune: How Ashraya Initiative For Children Is Helping Break Intergenerational Poverty And Build Better Futures

Pune: For Tarun Joshi, the question that shaped Ashraya Initiative for Children was a simple one: Should a child’s future really be decided by the circumstances into which they are born? That question has grown into more than a decade of work with children, women and families fro...

Dr Kotnis international humanity award to V Shantaram

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of Dr Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani, the remarkable director V Shantaram was posthumously honored for shedding light on Dr Dwarakanath Kotnis’s heroism. Kotnis notably served the Chinese army during World War II, establishing a strong bond recognized in...

Bandish Bandits Fame Shreyaa Chaudhry To Star Opposite Ayushmann Khurrana In Mupapa; Film To Release In 2027

Mumbai: Actress Shreyaa Chaudhry, who worked in the series “Bandish Bandits” Seasons 1 and 2 and The Mehta Boys, is set to share the screen with Ayushmann Khurrana in the upcoming film “Mupapa”, which is scheduled for a theatrical release on February 19, 2027. With Mupapa, Shreya...

L&T Bags Mega Orders Worth Rs 10,000-15,000 Crore, Power Projects Span India, Saudi Arabia & UAE

Mumbai: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured multiple mega engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) orders for its Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business in India, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The orders are aimed at strengthening power transmission i...

Hong Kong Sixes 2026: Bhuvneshwar Kumar Captain As India Name 7-Member IPL-Heavy Squad

India are set to bring a strong IPL flavour to the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes, with seven seasoned T20 performers named in the squad for the fast-paced tournament. The Hong Kong Sixes will be played from October 30 to November 1 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, with India aimin...

Who Is Nishant Kerketta? Indian 'Shirtless' Farmer From Jharkhand Goes Viral For Model-Like Style, Bollywood Celebs React

A muddy paddy field may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of a fashion shoot. But Nishant Kerketta is changing that with Instagram reels that bring together his life as a farmer and his sharp eye for menswear. From working barefoot in the fields to posing i...

Mumbai Illegal Hoardings: BJP Chief Ameet Satam Seeks Strict BMC Action, Criminal Cases & Transparent Policy For Authorised Advertising

Mumbai: Illegal hoardings and banners have mushroomed across Mumbai’s prime locations during the festive season. Mumbai BJP president and MLA Ameet Satam has written a letter to Mayor Ritu Tawde demanding a comprehensive policy and strict action against offenders. Also Watch: In ...

Hundreds of fish found dead in historic Mumbai's Banganga Tank, BMC calls meeting

Hundreds of fish have died in Banganga Tank in South Mumbai after recent ritual offerings increased water pollution. Local residents attribute the deaths to food waste and organic material coming from Pitru Paksha ceremonies. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is responding b...

MMR Residential Market Records 72,804 Housing Sales During January To September 2026; Highest 9-Month Sales Volume Since 2018

Mumbai: Knight Frank India, the leading international property consultancy, in its latest assessment of the Indian residential market, reported that Mumbai's(Mumbai Metropolitan Region) residential market recorded 72,804 housing sales during January to September 2026 (9M CY2026) ...

Jupiter Wagons Secures ₹100 Crore Uttarakhand BESS Project, Receives LoA For West Bengal Project

Mumbai: On October 5, 2026, Jupiter Wagons Limited (JWL), through its energy business JEM Energy, announced it had won a 41 MW/102.5 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project from Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL). Project Details The Uttarakhand proj...

Mumbai: Nashik Tribal Students Detained From Congress Office In Dadar Ahead Of Azad Maidan Protest |VIDEO

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Congress on Monday alleged that Mumbai Police detained several tribal students from Nashik who had travelled to the city to protest over scholarships, poor facilities in tribal schools and hostels and other pending demands. The students had reached Mumbai ...

India To Get $100 Billion Swiss Investment, 10 Lakh Jobs In 15 Years: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India will realise the target of attracting $100 billion in Swiss investment and creating 10 lakh direct jobs over the next 15 years, as he held wide-ranging talks with Swiss President Guy Parmelin in New Delhi. Modi made the remarks du...

ISSO Handball Championship 2026 Marks Growing Momentum For The Sport With 15 Schools Participating

Mumbai: Handball continued to gain momentum on the International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) calendar as 15 schools recently participated in the two-day ISSO Handball Championship hosted at Don Bosco International School, Mumbai. Introduced to the ISSO calendar last year, ...

UPI MDR Explained: Why Pneucons Says New Payment Charge Could Eat 94% Of Its Margins

Mumbai: Ahmedabad-based industrial marketplace Pneucons will stop accepting UPI payments from October 10, days before the new merchant discount rate framework takes effect. Co-founder Pritesh Lakhani said the charge could wipe out most of the company’s margins on UPI orders. “Aft...

Learning Beyond The Classroom Through Play And Strategy

Games, strategy and youthful enthusiasm took centre stage as 48 students from 10 schools across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai came together for an Inter-School Mind & Fun Games Competition organised by the Children’s Toy Foundation (CTF) in association with The Free Press Journal , to m...

Supreme Court Refuses To Pass Interim Order To Suspend CEC Gyanesh Kumar; Issues Notice To ECI, ECs

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to pass an interim order seeking the suspension of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, while issuing notices to the Election Commission of India (ECI), Kumar and the other two Election Commissioners on petitions challenging alleged...

Why Vegetarians Are Struggling To Hit Their Protein Targets - And How One Atta Swap Fixes It

Ask a vegetarian in any Indian city whether they get enough protein and you will usually hear one of two answers. The first is a confident yes, followed by a list of dal, paneer and curd. The second is a hesitant no, followed by a story about protein shakes, soya chunks and a nut...

'Unke Har Ek Bowler Se Nafrat Hai': Old Interview Of Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz Goes Viral After 96 Against India In IND Vs PAK Asian Games Final | VIDEO

An old interview of Pakistan batter Hasan Nawaz has resurfaced on social media after his sensational 96-run knock against India in the IND vs PAK Asian Games final. His comments about facing Indian bowlers have now attracted fresh attention, with the clip going viral among cricke...

'Marathi Is Our Identity And Pride': Maharashtra BJP President Ravindra Chavan Stresses AI, Technology & Literature To Connect With New Generation

Mumbai: Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan said the Marathi language represents the identity, cultural heritage and pride of the people of Maharashtra, while emphasising the need to connect literature with technology and the changing aspirations of the younger generation. ...

'Politics Within Sports Associations Must Be Eliminated': BJP MP Anurag Thakur Calls For More Funding, Coaches After India’s 85-Medal Asian Games Haul

New Delhi: BJP MP Anurag Thakur congratulated Indian athletes for their performance at the 2026 Asian Games and called for greater investment in sports by state governments and the elimination of politics within sports associations. India signed off from the Asian Games 2026 in A...

AceVector Shares Debut At Rs 28.30 On BSE, Snapdeal Parent Lists At 11.56 Per Cent Discount

Mumbai: AceVector Ltd, the SoftBank-backed parent of Snapdeal , made a weak stock market debut on Monday, with shares opening around 11.5 per cent below the IPO issue price. The digital commerce company entered trading after its Rs 420 crore initial public offering received 4.93 ...

Mumbai Crime: Bandra Mechanic Arrested For Impersonating Cop After Police Cap On Car Dashboard Exposes Fake Officer

Mumbai: A blue police cap sitting on a car dashboard gave away a Bandra mechanic who was pretending to be a police officer. He was arrested on Saturday by the Bandra police. Also Watch: The Bandra police said that two constables, Nikhilesh Sable and Sangve, were patrolling Dr. V....

Capital Trust Gold Loan AUM Rises To ₹300 Crore In Q2 FY27, Disburses ₹5-6 Crore Monthly

Mumbai: Capital Trust Limited, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) listed on BSE and NSE, announced on 5 October 2026, a business update on its gold loan operations and the underlying technology. Gold Loan Business Expansion The company has expanded its gold loan business to s...

Mumbai Crime: Cook Steals ₹7.5 Lakh From Employer’s Flat After Studying Drawer Keys, Khar Police Recover Entire Amount

Mumbai: A 25-year-old cook, Santosh Gaud, was arrested by Khar police after allegedly stealing ₹7.5 lakh from his employer's Mumbai flat and using part of the money to book return flights to Uttar Pradesh. Police said he distributed the remaining cash across Uttar Pradesh and Jha...

Banganga Fish Deaths: BMC Calls Priests, Residents’ Meeting To Prevent Pollution During Pitru Paksha As Disturbing Visuals Surface

Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) called a meeting with priests and local residents after hundreds of fish died at Mumbai’s historic Banganga Tank in Walkeshwar during the ongoing Pitru Paksha period. Civic officials suspect that excessive food and ritual offer...

Mumbai Traffic Update: BEST Bus Breakdowns, Overturned Vehicles Disrupt Traffic At Several Places

A series of breakdowns of buses run by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport undertaking and two overturned vehicles slowed down traffic at several places in Mumbai on Monday morning Traffic was subsequently restored to normal at all the locations, the Mumbai Traffic Pol...

MathWorks And MapmyIndia Mappls Collaborate To Accelerate ADAS Validation For Indian Roads

Mumbai: C.E. Info Systems Limited (MapmyIndia Mappls) on 5 October 2026, announced a collaboration with MathWorks, a developer of mathematical computing software, to integrate MapmyIndia's high-definition (HD) maps with MathWorks' MATLAB, Simulink, and RoadRunner workflows. Enhan...

Tribal student protesters arrested from Maharashtra Congress headquarters? What cops say