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UCC Opposition In MP: 'We Will Not Accept UCC,' MLA Arif Masood Appeals Public To Join AIMPLB Protest At Jantar Mantar Protest; AIMIM Chief Owaisi To Address Rally In Bhopal Today | VIDEO
UCC Opposition in MP: Opposition to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is set to intensify, with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi scheduled to address a public meeting in Bhopal on September 15 and Bhopal-based All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) members preparing to join an anti-...
Ganeshotsav 2026: BMC Sets Up 383 Artificial Immersion Ponds Across Mumbai; Check Ward-Wise List Here
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has set up 383 artificial immersion ponds across Mumbai to facilitate the immersion of Ganesh idols during Ganeshotsav 2026 and reduce pressure on natural water bodies. The civic body released a ward-wise list of artificial imm...
'Decided Not To Take It From Him': Rajeev Shukla On India Declining Asia Cup Trophy From Mohsin Naqvi
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President Rajeev Shukla said the decision not to accept the Women’s Asia Cup from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi following their tournament victory in Dubai was something they decided after thoro...
Cricket Meets Devotion! Devotee Gifts Bat Inscribed With 'Lalbaugcha Raja' To Mumbai's Beloved Ganpati Bappa | Video
Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja witnessed a unique offering during the ongoing Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, as a devotee gifted a specially designed cricket bat bearing the words ‘Lalbaugcha Raja’ on its back. The unusual offering added a sporting touch to the festive celebrati...
Ganeshotsav 2026: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Seeks Bappa’s Blessings At Mumbai Mayor’s Byculla Bungalow - VIDEO
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde’s official residence in Byculla on Monday evening to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha during Ganeshotsav 2026. A video of his arrival, him taking blessings and interacting with the Tawde family...
Maharashtra govt. orders probe into land transfer to Premier Automobiles over six decades ago
Following allegations of cattle-grazing land allotted for industrial purpose in 1960s turning into premium real estate in alleged land use violation, the Maharashtra Revenue Department has constituted a nine-member Special Investigation Team (SIT), headed by the Konkan Divisional...
Green Municipal Bonds To Raise ₹10,000 Crore In India Over Next 30 Months As Cities Seek Funds For Urban Infrastructure
Mumbai, Sep 14: Civic bodies in India are likely to raise Rs 10,000 crore through the green municipal bonds route over the next 30 months, a report said on Monday. Pegging the required urban infrastructure investments at over Rs 56 lakh crore during FY27-30, domestic rating agenc...
Lalbaugcha Raja 2026 Look Unveiled: Grand Temple-Themed Pandal, Mahakaal-Inspired Shivling On Ganesh Chaturthi
Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja has unveiled its grand 2026 look on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, attracting the attention of devotees and visitors with an elaborate temple-themed pandal. This year’s decoration features a majestic spiritual setting, with a Mahakaal-inspired S...
Lalbaugcha Raja 2026: What’s Inside 3D Exclusive Invitation For Mumbai’s Most Worshipped Bappa
Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja has once again become the centre of attention as devotees eagerly await Ganesh Chaturthi 2026. After the much-awaited first look of Bappa was unveiled on September 11, several videos showcasing the idol, the elaborate décor outside the pandal and t...
Lalbaugcha Raja 2026: Vidyut Jammwal Welcomes Bappa With Soulful Shankh-Damru Performance On Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 began on a devotional note in Mumbai as thousands of devotees gathered to seek blessings at the famous Lalbaugcha Raja. Adding to the festive spirit, Bollywood actor and martial artist Vidyut Jammwal welcomed Bappa with a soulful performance featuring the sh...
GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2027: Apply Through GATE 2027 At gail.co.in; Check Eligibility, GATE 2027 Papers & Selection Process
GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2027: GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna public sector undertaking, has announced recruitment for the post of Executive Trainee (ET) in Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical and Mechanical disciplines through GATE 2027. The company has issued an ...
Ganeshotsav 2026: BEST To Run Additional Night Buses Across Mumbai From Sept 14 To 24; Check Details
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking will operate additional buses at night during Ganeshotsav 2026 to cater to the expected rush of devotees and tourists visiting prominent Ganesh pandals across the city. The additional services will be avail...
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde Installs Shadu Clay Idol Crafted By Class 2 Student At Mayor’s Residence - VIDEO
Mumbai: Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on Monday welcomed an eco-friendly Ganesh idol at the Mayor’s Bungalow on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. The arrival of Bappa for the one-and-a-half-day celebration infused the Mayor’s residence with a festive atmosphere and vibrant energy. Eco-...
Watch Lalbaugcha Raja 2026 LIVE: Online Darshan, Pooja Timings And First Afternoon Aarti On Day 1
Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav is in full swing, and for devotees who cannot make it to Lalbaug, there’s still a way to be part of the celebrations. Lalbaugcha Raja offers round-the-clock online darshan, allowing devotees to seek Bappa’s blessings from wherever they are. The iconic idol’s ...
‘Doing Great Masha Allah!’ Pakistan Fans Praise Mohsin Naqvi For Stealing Asia Cup Trophies Twice From India; VIDEO
India’s record eighth Women’s Asia Cup title was followed by a controversial trophy presentation in Dubai. Asian Cricket Council president and Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi became the centre of attention after the Indian players did not collect the trophy from him....
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Siddhivinayak Temple Adorned With Flowers, Lights As Devotees Gather In Large Numbers To Seek Bappa’s Blessings - VIDEO
Mumbai: Mumbai’s famous Siddhivinayak Temple was adorned with flowers and lights on Monday as devotees arrived in large numbers to seek Bappa’s darshan on Ganesh Chaturthi. Mumbai, Maharashtra: Mumbai’s renowned Siddhivinayak Temple has been magnificently decorated for the auspic...
Ganeshotsav 2026: Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde On Eco-Friendly Celebrations, Immersion Arrangements And Noise Rules | FPJ Interview
With Mumbai gearing up for Ganeshotsav 2026, the city’s first citizen is preparing to welcome Bappa at the Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde's bungalow for the first time in the mayoral tenure. From using natural clay and chemical-free colours to opting for an artificial immersion pond, th...
Lalbaugcha Raja 2026 Guide: Darshan Timings, How To Book Online Tickets And VIP Pass Prices To See Mumbai’s Grand Idol In-Person
Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav is incomplete without a visit to the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja. With thousands of devotees on their way to the popular pandal, knowing the darshan timings and ticket details can make your visit easier. Here’s everything you need to know about seeing Lalbaugcha R...
Tata Sons Countdown Begins: Will RBI Verdict Deliver Dalal Street Its Biggest Prize?
Mumbai: Is India finally approaching the Tata Sons IPO moment — and could the man preparing to leave Bombay House instead be asked to steer the corporate giant into the public markets? Those two questions could collide on Sept 17, when Tata Sons’ board meets after the Reserve Ban...
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: What is open, what is closed across Mumbai today
Today, Mumbai comes alive with the vibrant festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi. While schools, colleges, banks, and stock markets pause operations for the holiday, essential services and public transport are fully operational for the multitude of devotees. Notably, metro services hav...
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Selection List Out At medical2026.mahacet.org; Reporting Begins, Check Admission Steps
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026: The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra has released the CAP Round 2 Selection List for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 counselling. Candidates who participated in the second round can check their seat allotment through the official counselling portal,...
MPSC Paper Leak: Cockroach Janta Party Backs Protesting Aspirants, Sets Sept 24 Deadline For Officials' Resignation
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and its founder Abhijeet Dipke have announced their support for MPSC aspirants protesting alleged paper leaks and irregularities in examinations conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. The party has also s...
Ganeshotsav 2026 Begins In Mumbai As Lalbaugcha Raja, Mumbaicha Raja Draw Crowds; Watch LIVE Here
Mumbai: Mumbai came alive with devotion, music and celebrations on Monday as Ganeshotsav 2026 officially began, with millions of devotees welcoming Lord Ganesha into homes, housing societies and public pandals across the city. Several prominent Ganesh mandals have broadcast their...
Indian American Advocacy Council Condemns Bo French's 'Racist' Post On Brown Students From University Of Texas
Texas: The Indian American Advocacy Council has strongly condemned Republican Texas Railroad Commissioner candidate Bo French over a social media post targeting a group of brown students at the University of Texas, accusing him of making a racist assumption about their identity b...
Bhopal Ke Raja Turns 80 As Ganesh Utsav Begins; Dagdusheth Replica, Simhastha-Themed Pandals Await Devotees
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): 'Bhopal Ke Raja', like Independent India, has turned 80 this year. The Shri Dol Gyaras Samiti has been installing an idol of Lord Ganesha - popularly known as 'Bhopal Ke Raja' - at Peepal Chowk in the Old City since 1947. Brijbhushan Goyal, Uddhavdas Meht...
Bhuleshwarcha Raja Mandal To Celebrate Ganeshotsav Simply After 22-Foot Idol Collapse Killed Two Devotees
Mumbai: The Bhuleshwarcha Raja Ganeshotsav Mandal has decided to celebrate Ganeshotsav in a simple manner this year following the tragic collapse of a 22-foot Plaster of Paris (PoP) Ganpati idol during its arrival procession in South Mumbai’s Bhuleshwar area, which claimed two li...
Heavy Rain Hits Mumbai And MMR Ahead Of Ganpati Festival, Disrupts Idol Arrivals But Fails To Dampen Devotees’ Spirit
Mumbai: On the eve of Ganpati festival on Sunday, Mumbai and it's metropolitan region (MMR) was lashed with heavy rains. The downpour which the cities witnessed after a lull of almost a month, impacted the Ganesh idols aagam (arrival) processions as well as festival shopping spri...
SP MLA Rais Shaikh Seeks Two-Month Extension For Maharashtra SIR Deadline Over Voter Roll Discrepancies
Mumbai: Alleging that lakhs of eligible voters have been left out of the draft electoral rolls published during the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh has sought a two-month extension of the September 30 deadline to rectify dis...
BMC Tightens Festival Ad Norms As Lakhs Expected On Mumbai Streets For Ganeshotsav, Navratri
Mumbai: With lakhs of devotees expected to take to Mumbai’s streets during Ganeshotsav and upcoming Navratri festival, the BMC has warned mandals and advertisers against putting up commercial advertisements or hoardings that obstruct pedestrians or traffic. The directive comes as...
'Shameful Selection': Fans React As Sanju Samson Fails 'Again' After Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Snub
New Delhi, September 13: Indian wicket-keeper and opener batsman Sanju Samson's return to the T20I side got off to a disappointing start as he was dismissed for just 10 runs off eight balls against Afghanistan in the first T20I in New Delhi on Sunday. The internet users were quic...
Bhopal City Bus Expansion: BCLL Plans 64 Buses On 16 Routes Under PPP Model
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): City bus services on 16 new and previously closed routes in Bhopal are set to operate under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, allowing local bus operators to run services with their own vehicles. The Bhopal Municipal Corporation's (BMC) Bhopal Cit...
Tough Days Ahead For CM Yogi As UP Elections Draw Closer
Yogi Adityanath, the larger-than-life saffron-clad monk Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, is apparently being cut to size by his own BJP party high command. There are indications that he may not be the face or mascot of crucial assembly elections looming barely six months away in ...
Mumbai Ganesh Chaturthi Rush: Railways Deploy 219 Extra RPF Personnel, 200+ Staff At Key Stations
Mumbai: As thousands of devotees prepare to make their way to the iconic Ganpati pandals of Lalbaug, Ganesh Galli and Chintamani, the railways are bracing for one of the biggest crowd-management challenges of the festival. Central Railway has drawn up a special security and passe...
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Delicious Bhog Ideas To Offer Lord Ganesha Apart From Modak
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals in India, with devotees welcoming Lord Ganesha into their homes and offering prayers, flowers, and delicious bhog. This year, the festival is set to be observed from Monday, September 14, 2026. While modak is c...
Mumbaicha Raja 2026 First Look: Grand Balancing Ganpati Idol Unveiled In Ganesh Galli – See Inside Visuals
With Ganesh Chaturthi just around the corner, Mumbai is already buzzing with the familiar excitement of Bappa’s arrival. Amid the grand aagman celebrations and much-awaited idol reveals, the first look of Mumbaicha Raja 2026 has now given devotees another reason to stop and take ...
‘Serving Konkan People For 14 Years’: Nitesh Rane Flags Off Second ‘Modi Express’ To Ease Festive Rush Amid Ganeshotsav
Mumbai: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minister Nitesh Rane on Sunday, reacting to the extension of Modi Express services for people travelling to Konkan, stated that the trains have been specially organised for devotees travelling to their villages in Konkan to celebrate the Ganes...
Indian Bank Plans Entry Into Life Insurance & Asset Management Segments, Seeks Board Approval
Chennai, Sep 13: Indian Bank's plans to enter the life insurance and asset management segments are progressing as planned, and it would soon approach the board for approval, the bank's MD and CEO Binod Kumar said. The lender is currently in the process of seeking approval from it...
Nashik: Teachers Blame Administrative Pressure For Malegaon Teacher’s Death
Nashik: Following the tragic death of Sopan Khanderao Borse (51), a dedicated teacher at Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya / Prashantdada Hire (Municipal) Secondary and Higher Secondary School in Malegaon, on September 8, 2026, the Maharashtra State Teachers’ Council (Nashik Division) sub...
18-Year-Old Wushu Player Divyanshi Choudhary Accepts Federation's Decision After Explosive Selection Controversy
Indian wushu player Divyanshi Choudhary has softened her criticism of the national federation after being dropped from the Indian squad for the 2026 Asian Games at the last minute. Divyanshi, who had initially been selected in the women’s 60kg Sanda category, was replaced by expe...
Ganpati Aagman 2026: Mumbaicha Raja, Tejukaya & Other Bappas Make Grand Appearances Ahead Of Ganesh Chaturthi
With Ganesh Chaturthi just a day away, the excitement across Mumbai and neighbouring cities has reached its peak. Several much-awaited Ganpati idols have made their grand aagman or revealed their first looks, giving devotees a glimpse of the spectacular celebrations to come. Here...
Why Has Bhopal’s Master Plan Been Stuck For Nearly 22 Years?
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Bhopal has been waiting for a new master plan for more than two decades, even as the city has expanded far beyond the boundaries and population projections of its last fully implemented plan, which led to major protests over the Bhopal Municipal Corporati...
Bombay HC Directs Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation To Regularise Long-Serving Contract Staff, Calls For End To Ad-Hoc Appointments
Mumbai, September 12, 2026: Emphasising that public bodies must create permanent posts through a robust recruitment mechanism instead of perpetuating systemic ad-hocism, the Bombay High Court has come to the aid of long-serving contractual healthcare staff of the Vasai Virar City...
81-year-old meets schoolmate PM Modi to seek CBI probe in land dispute
An 81-year-old man approached Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help. He is seeking justice in a long-standing land dispute case. The resident alleges encroachment and forged documents related to his property. Following the meeting, municipal authorities have scheduled a hearing f...
Ganesh idol topples onto devotees during procession in Maharashtra's Nalasopara
A Ganesh idol toppled from a trolley during a procession in Nalasopara West on Saturday evening. Heavy rain and strong winds caused the idol to lose balance while members were covering it. A few devotees were briefly trapped underneath but were quickly rescued by others. Local au...
Asian Games Clash Gives India ODI Headache, Opens Door For Rishabh Pant And Yashasvi Jaiswal
India’s packed calendar has created a unique selection challenge, with the Asian Games campaign set to overlap with the three-match ODI series against the West Indies. The West Indies ODIs begin on September 27, while India’s men’s cricket campaign at the Asian Games gets underwa...
Mumbai: Consumer Commission Orders Developer To Refund ₹53.41 Lakh To Homebuyer With 12 Per Cent Interest
Mumbai, September 12, 2026: The Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Mumbai, has directed Versatile Developers to refund Rs 53.41 lakh paid by a homebuyer for a flat in its Versatile Valley project at Nilje in Thane district, along with 12% annual interest fr...
Mumbai: BMC’s HBT Trauma Care Hospital May Face Added Patient Load As ESIS Seeks Empanelment
Mumbai, September 12, 2026: BMC-run hospitals could face an additional patient load if the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIS) empanels the civic-run Hindu Hruday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray (HBT) Trauma Care Municipal Hospital in Jogeshwari East to provide secondary healthca...
Upasana Singh Wins Fresh Election Round Amid Super-Ugly CINTAA Spat
CINTAA held its fresh elections on September 12 amid a prolonged leadership dispute. The elections were called by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) after a series of resignations from CINTAA’s Executive Committee. A court allowed the elections to proceed, wit...
Mumbai-Pune Expressway Chokes Again Ahead Of Ganeshotsav; Can Missing Link Handle Festival Rush?
Pune: The Mumbai-Pune Expressway is facing its first major Ganeshotsav traffic test since the much-awaited Missing Link opened on May 1. Long queues of vehicles were reported on the expressway on Saturday as thousands of devotees and commuters headed towards their native places a...
Thane Water Crisis Deepens As Civic Body Faces Heat Over Low Pressure Supply, Dry Tanks And New High-Rise Approvals
Thane: A heated session at the Thane Municipal Corporation general body meeting brought the city’s worsening water crisis back into sharp focus. Local representatives aggressively confronted the administration over low-pressure supply, non-functional water pumps, stalled infrastr...
Mumbai Healthcare Update: Patients To Get MRI Facility At 4 BMC Hospitals Within 3 Months As New Machines Arrive
Mumbai, September 12, 2026: Patients visiting four major BMC-run medical college hospitals—Sion, KEM, Nair and Cooper—are likely to get faster access to MRI scans within the next three months, as the civic body has received four new machines that are awaiting installation and com...
HDFC Bank Begins CEO Selection Process, Submits Two Names To RBI or Approval
HDFC Bank’s Board of Directors has approved the process for selecting its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, with the final appointment subject to approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The bank said in an exchange filing that it will submit the names of ...
'India’s Electoral Process Among World’s Most Transparent': CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Ahmedabad, September 12, 2026: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has said India’s electoral process is among the most transparent in the world, with verification carried out at every stage, from preparing electoral rolls to counting votes. Kumar made the remarks at ...
Pune: PMC To Upgrade Nine Civic Hospitals With Modular OTs, ICUs & Advanced Neonatal Care
Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to strengthen healthcare infrastructure at nine civic-run hospitals and maternity homes with modern facilities, including modular operation theatres (OTs), intensive care units (ICUs), upgraded labour rooms and advanced neonatal c...
Mumbai Modak Mahotsav 2026: BMC To Deliver Traditional Ukadiche And Fried Modaks To Doorsteps From September 14
Mumbai: As Mumbai gears up to welcome Lord Ganesha, the city’s favourite festive sweet is all set to reach homes in a new way. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has organised ‘Modak Mahotsav 2026’, offering Mumbaikars traditional ukadiche (steamed) and fried modaks pre...