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Mumbai, September 22, 2026: The sessions court is likely to frame charges against Roshan Suvarna, accused of having stabbed 22-year-old Mayank Lohar to death aboard a Mumbai local train, on the next day to expedite the trial as per the directions of the Bombay High Court. The cou...
Mumbai, September 22, 2026: The BMC has proposed a one-time premium on additional Floor Space Index (FSI) to fast-track the redevelopment of municipally owned tenanted properties. The proposal, approved by the Improvement Committee in June, is expected to come before the civic ge...
IIT-Bombay established a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the suicide of student Sahil Wakode. The committee includes students, faculty members, and a psychiatrist to ensure a thorough inquiry. Protests occurred on campus, with students demanding institution...
Former India spinner and commentator Ravichandran Ashwin praised Ajit Agarkar for his stint as the chairman of the BCCI selection committee. Ashwin said that he handled several difficult decisions with honesty and kept the future of Indian cricket in mind. While speaking with Vim...
Mumbai: The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the biennial elections to five seats in the Maharashtra Legislative Council representing Graduate and Teachers’ constituencies. Polling for the Aurangabad Division Graduates, Pune Division Graduates, Nagpur D...
Bhayander, September 22, 2026: The Education Department of the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has issued a show-cause notice to Tapovan School in Bhayander following a complaint that a student was charged a fine of Rs 50 for bringing fenugreek (methi) in their lunchb...
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh will witness a series of elections in October with the Election Commission of India announcing schedules for 10 Rajya Sabha seats and 11 seats of the Legislative Council from graduate and teacher constituencies. Rajya Sabha Polls For 10 UP Seats On October ...
Thane: The path to transforming the area around Siddheshwar Lake, situated just a stone's throw away from the Thane Municipal Corporation headquarters, has finally been cleared. The long-cherished dream of owning a home is about to come true for approximately 6,000 families resid...
Mumbai: Abakkus Asset Manager Limited , founded by Sunil Banwarilal Singhania, has filed its draft red herring prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India for a public offering. Entirely An OFS The IPO, carrying a face value of Rs 2 per share, comprises an offer fo...
Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has initiated the land acquisition process for a proposed road network connecting Sinhagad Road and Kharadi, with the civic body expecting the acquisition process to be completed by November-end. The work on the bridge connecting Sinhaga...
Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has made extensive electrical and safety arrangements at major Ganesh immersion ghats across the city ahead of the immersion processions scheduled for September 25 and 26. According to the PMC Electrical Department, the arrangements have...
Pune: More than 12 notices are issued to the Pune Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) encroachment department every year over unauthorised stalls and encroachments around Pune railway station, yet the problem continues unabated. Despite repeated removal drives by the PMC and Railway Pr...
The Federation of Telugu Associations of Maharashtra (F-TAM) celebrated the Ganesh festival while promoting the Telugu language among students at a municipal school in Mulund. An F-TAM team comprising Jaganbabu Ganji, Subhash Macha and Raghav Rao visited the school and interacted...
Sakinakyacha Maharaja in Andheri East received a 350kg sugar-free modak, claimed to be India’s largest, on Monday. Created by chef Harsh Kedia, the 4.5ft-tall modak was later distributed among devotees as prasad. The mandal’s over-42ft idol has also been recognised by a local rec...
Mumbai: Technology and IT distribution company Iris Global Services Limited has filed draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India to launch an initial public offering. The filing begins its regulatory review. According to the draft red herring prospectus, the pro...
Mumbai: The water stock in the seven lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai rose to 98.11 per cent on Tuesday, September 22, according to data released by the Hydraulic Engineer's Department of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The city's lakes recorded a combined l...
Pune: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the biennial elections to five seats in the Maharashtra Legislative Council from Graduates’ and Teachers’ constituencies. Polling will be held on October 23, with counting scheduled for October 27....
Sachin Tendulkar-backed used-car platform Spinny has taken a step towards its public market debut by filing confidential draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), according to a report by Moneycontrol. The company is aiming to raise around Rs 2,500-3,00...
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): As part of heightened safety preparations for Ganesh idol immersion, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has deployed 174 divers across seven immersion ghats from Tuesday until the conclusion of the ceremonies. The arrangements come against the backdro...
Mumbai: The State Government has granted prior approval for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) proposed dedicated water tunnel between Pise and Panjrapur, paving the way for the project to move ahead. The Urban Development (UD) Department issued the required Governmen...
Mumbai: A Mumbai-based advocate has approached the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC), seeking urgent intervention over alleged safety lapses at Ganpati pandals, particularly at the Mahaganpati Mandal in Kalachowki, Lalbaug, where an electrocution incident allegedl...
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has constituted a 10-member AI Data Analytics and Dashboard Governance Committee to integrate artificial intelligence, data analytics, predictive analytics and decision-support systems into the administration of higher and technical education in...
A Bhayander school faces a show-cause notice for fining a student fifty rupees. The student was penalized for bringing fenugreek leaves in their lunchbox for a meal. This action is seen as imposing dietary restrictions, violating student rights. The municipal education department...
Navi Mumbai: Residents of Navi Mumbai can file claims and objections on the draft electoral rolls published under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive till September 30, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) said on Monday. The Election Commission of India has undert...
Mumbai: In yet another example of friction between the BMC administration and elected representatives, BJP corporator from Colaba, Makarand Narwekar, has written to Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide requesting the administration to actively consult and discuss with local corpo...
Panvel: Residents, housing societies and public Ganesh mandals in Panvel have been urged to participate in the Maharashtra government's campaign to seek UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition for the state's traditional Ganeshotsav. The Panvel Municipal Corporation issue...
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will inspect the premises of a premium hotel in the Western suburbs of Mumbai after cardiologist Dr Ashok Seth claimed spotting a baby cockroach on his dinner table at the hotel's Romano’s restaurant, FDA Commissioner Tuk...
While Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav is known for towering idols, elaborate decorations and larger-than-life celebrations, one tiny Bappa has been drawing attention for doing the opposite. Hidden inside a Shivling, a miniature one-inch Ganesha idol has left devotees intrigued and is now go...
Mumbai: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) has approved a capital budgetary outlay of Rs 2,896 crore to construct a greenfield shipyard at Raichak, marking an expansion of its shipbuilding infrastructure. The proposal was cleared by the company’s board at its 42...
Mumbai: Suryoday Small Finance Bank’s board has approved raising up to Rs 400 crore through non-convertible debentures (NCDs), as the lender looks to strengthen its capital base. The board has also granted specific approval for issuing up to Rs 200 crore under the first tranche, ...
One Nation, One Election (ONOE) has emerged as one of India’s most consequential governance reform debates. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has identified it, along with the UNIFORM CIVIL CODE, among the important unfinished agendas of national significance. At its core, ONOE is not...
Mumbai: Thyrocare Technologies on Monday announced the sale of its entire shareholding in wholly owned subsidiary Nueclear Healthcare Limited (NHL) for approximately ₹141.40 crore. The board also approved the acquisition of immovable properties from NHL for an aggregate considera...
Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) Health Department has made arrangements to provide medical services at 275 locations across the city during Ganeshotsav, with special arrangements planned for the immersion processions on Anant Chaturdashi. According to information recei...
Pune: A special offering of 134 litres of coconut-flavoured ice cream was made to the Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati to mark the 134th year of the Ganesh festival. The offering was prepared and presented by Pune-based Kiga Ice Cream and later distributed as prasad among devot...
Pune: A special offering of 134 litres of coconut-flavoured ice cream was made to the Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati to mark the 134th year of the Ganesh festival. The offering was prepared and presented by Pune-based Kiga Ice Cream and later distributed as prasad among devot...
Ganeshotsav has once again brought together devotees from across the world, and a group of tourists from Thailand is making the most of Mumbai’s festive spirit. The group, known on Instagram as @ganeshinsuanbkk, has been visiting some of the city’s most prominent Ganpati pandals ...
Nashik: Senior director Vijay Sane has been unanimously elected Chairman of The Nashik Merchants’ Co-operative Bank (NAMCO), one of the leading cooperative banks in North Maharashtra, while Prafull Sancheti has been elected Vice-Chairman. The elections were held at a brief progra...
Mumbai: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has approved an investment of Rs 2,448.70 crore to develop the Kochi-Kanyakumari-Thoothukudi Natural Gas Pipeline, strengthening gas infrastructure across southern India. The state-owned energy major informed the stock exchanges that its board...
Pune: The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has proposed environmental damage compensation (EDC) of more than ₹2.56 crore against four industrial units for allegedly discharging untreated effluent into the Pavana River. The compensation calculations have been submitted t...
Mumbai: The Shri Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple Trust conducted the immersion ceremony of the Parthiv Ganpati idol installed at the temple, amid the beats of dhol-tasha and traditional musical instruments on Sunday evening. Lalbaugcha Raja: Minor Short Circuit At Mumbai's Busiest ...
New Delhi: Premier Energies has expanded its solar cell manufacturing capacity to 10.6 gigawatts following the commissioning of a major facility in Andhra Pradesh , strengthening its position in India’s growing renewable energy sector. The company has commissioned a 7 GW N-type T...
India’s luxury hospitality landscape has received global recognition, with several iconic hotels earning MICHELIN Keys for their exceptional stays. The distinction, awarded by the MICHELIN Guide, highlights hotels that stand out for their design, service, character and overall gu...
Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav continues to bring together devotees from all walks of life, and actor Jackie Shroff was among those who joined the city’s festive darshan rush. The actor recently visited the iconic Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani, where he offered prayers and sought blessings fr...
Kanpur: With political rhetoric intensifying ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi made a strong pitch to voters during a public meeting in Kanpur on Sunday. Addressing the gathering, Owaisi urged peop...
Mumbai: A minor short circuit occurred in a feeder pillar at the famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai on Sunday, triggering brief panic among devotees gathered at the crowded Ganeshotsav venue. A video purportedly showing the incident has surfaced online. View this post on Ins...
The developments came after three days of sustained protests on the IIT-B’s Powai campus following the suicide of a second-year BTech student.
MUMBAI: The green cover that greets motorists on the Mankhurd stretch while travelling towards Navi Mumbai could soon give way to the flyover project, with the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) seeking to divert 1...
Former India captain Rohit Sharma visited Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal on Sunday along with his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, to seek blessings during the ongoing Ganeshotsav celebrations. The couple’s appearance drew significant attention from devotees, with fans chanting “Rohi...
Institute’s Board of Governors to meet on Monday IIT-B says discussions with students will continue and ‘due process will be followed’As students press for professor’s suspension, faculty forum has come out in his support...
Thane: A total of 17,092 idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Gauri were immersed in a devout and orderly atmosphere on the sixth day of the festival across the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) jurisdiction. According to comprehensive arrangements established by the civic administra...
Navi Mumbai: Music composer and singer Dr Salil Kulkarni will present a special devotional music programme, ‘He Gajavadan…’, at the Vishnudas Bhave Natyagruha in Vashi on September 22 as part of the Shri Ganesh State Festival organised by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NM...
Mumbai: Mumbai’s first flyover integrated with a metro corridor is set to be commissioned in phases, with the first stretch from Infinity Mall in Andheri West to JVLR Junction targeted for completion by December 2026 and the remaining section up to Poonam Nagar expected to be rea...
Mumbai: In an initiative aimed at converting festival waste into clean energy, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal have joined hands to scientifically process food and organic waste generated during the 12-day Ganesho...
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has flagged an allegedly unauthorised water connection to a mosque near Mumbai Airport’s Terminal 2, following a complaint by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirit Somaiya. Somaiya has alleged that the structure, which he c...
Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav is drawing devotees from across the city, and celebrities are no exception. Joining the festive rush, actor Suniel Shetty arrived with his son Ahan Shetty at one of Mumbai’s much-loved Ganpati pandals, Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani. View this post on Instagram S...
Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) spent ₹3.2 lakh on tea and snacks served during subject committee meetings, but the expenses were approved without inviting tenders or following a formal quotation process, information obtained under the Right to Information (RTI) Act ha...
Mumbai: The water stock in Mumbai’s seven reservoirs dropped slightly on Sunday, standing at 97.62 per cent, according to the latest data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The combined live storage stood at 14,12,978 million litres (ML), against the total useful ...
