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Mumbai: The design of Mumbai’s under-construction Ghatkopar Road Overbridge (ROB) has been revised midway through construction, with three pier caps set to be partially demolished and rebuilt at a higher level. The change, being made after around 30 per cent of the work had alrea...
Mumbai: India’s transportation sector gained momentum in September as festive demand lifted vehicle sales and steady freight movement supported truck rentals, according to the Shriram Mobility Bulletin. Rentals remained above year-earlier levels on every tracked route, signalling...
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Mumbai: LEAP India Limited on October 6, 2026, reported a further investment of $1,000,000 (approximately ₹9.64 crore) into LEAP MENA Holdings Limited, its wholly-owned foreign subsidiary in the UAE . Investment Details LEAP India subscribed to 999,999,999 equity shares of $0.001...
Mumbai: From Indian tennis legend Rohan Bopanna to International stars like Roman Burruchaga and Rinky Hijikata, the Kia Tennis Premier League (TPL) has announced the marquee players who will represent each of its eight franchises in the eighth season, ahead of the much-awaited p...
Mumbai: MBL Infrastructure announced on 6 October 2026 that the Commercial Court, Dehradun, Uttarakhand , has directed the Public Works Department, Government of Uttarakhand, to deposit an amount of ₹81.14 crore. This amount relates to an arbitration award dated 14 December 2024....
Mumbai: Zodiac Energy Limited announced on Thursday the incorporation of a new wholly-owned subsidiary, ZODIAC ENERGY IPP-4 PRIVATE LIMITED. The Certificate of Incorporation was issued by the Registrar of Companies on October 6, 2026. Capital and Ownership Zodiac Energy subscribe...
Mumbai: Meesho Limited reported on 6 October 2026 that its Content Commerce ecosystem's Net Merchandise Value (NMV) grew by 152% year-on-year. This growth was attributed to the participation of over 1.6 lakh active creators across India over the last 12 months. Creator Engagement...
Mumbai: Zydus Lifesciences Limited , in partnership with MSN Laboratories Private Limited, announced on October 5, 2026, the launch of Riociguat Tablets in the United States. The tablets are available in 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.5 mg, 2 mg, and 2.5 mg strengths. Market Launch Zydus and MS...
Mumbai: Actor Sunil Lahri has expressed his concerns and a put up a note of caution over the growing concerns around drought, water shortage and changing weather patterns. He urged people to become more mindful of their consumption before a larger crisis hits. View this post on I...
Mumbai: HLE Glascoat announced on October 5, 2026, that its wholly-owned subsidiary Thaletec GmbH has transferred its entire 100% shareholding in HLE Surface Technologies GmbH , a step-down subsidiary, to HLE International S.à.r.l., which is also a wholly-owned subsidiary. Transa...
On Sunday morning, hundreds of dead and dying fish were found floating on the Kalu river. Environmental activists traced the issue to untreated effluents from dyeing units upstream in Ulhasnagar. Fishers from Nandkar and Atali collected the dead fish while reporting this phenomen...
Mumbai: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) today, 5 October 2026, announced the signing of a performance-based Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The MoU sets out strategic targets for the financial year...
Mumbai: Patel Retail Limited on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, announced the launch of a whole spices catalogue under its in-house brand, 'Indian Chaska'. The new range comprises 23 whole spices and related products. Product Offering The 'Indian Chaska' brand's whole spices range incl...
Mumbai: Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) announced on October 6, 2026, that its electricity traded volume for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 reached 39,685 MU, marking a 12.7% year-on-year increase. H1 FY27 Performance For the first half of fiscal year 2027 (H1 FY27), IEX ach...
Mumbai: The Indian rupee slipped 4 paise to 96.39 against the US dollar in early trading on Tuesday, weighed down by firmer crude oil prices and continued foreign investor selling. Gains in domestic equities and a weaker dollar index helped limit the currency’s losses, according ...
Mumbai: Lupin Limited on 6 October 2026 announced the launch of Formoflo-G® MDI, a fixed-dose triple combination metered-dose inhaler for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in India. Regulatory Approval The launch follows approval from the Drug Control...
Mumbai: Indian equity markets started Tuesday on a positive note, supported by firmer global markets and buying in private banking shares. However, analysts remained cautious about whether the rebound could develop into a sustained recovery. The NSE Nifty opened at 22,603.25, ris...
Navi Mumbai: Mediation can help resolve family disputes amicably while protecting relationships, speakers said at a mediation awareness programme organised at the Family Court in Belapur on Saturday. The programme was jointly organised by the Family Court, Belapur, Taluka Legal S...
Navi Mumbai: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) witnessed the start of FLY91’s operations on Tuesday, with the airline launching direct flights to Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, Goa and Agatti. The airline plans to operate more than 350 weekly flights across 14 destinations during it...
Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to hot and humid conditions with largely clear skies on Tuesday, days after the southwest monsoon withdrew from the city and its suburbs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast generally cloudy skies with moderate rain during the day. Today'...
The redesign of the Ghatkopar road overbridge is in progress to improve traffic management for both local and through vehicles. With around 30% of initial work completed, the new plans feature a two-tier structure aimed at smoothening traffic and accommodating future demands. A s...
MUMBAI: An 87-year-old retired Central government officer lost ₹5
The ruling clears a regulatory hurdle for developers Prestige Estates Projects and Valor Estate (formerly DB Realty) to proceed with their plan for a residential-cum-commercial project on a prime south Mumbai plot overlooking the Mahalaxmi Race Course...
MUMBAI: Two chapatis, one bowl of vegetable curry, one bowl of dal, and one serving of rice for just ₹10
A Mumbai CEO took to LinkedIn to detail his gruelling 90-hour birthday fast, revealing what drove him to skip food for nearly four days.
The move aims to address a long-standing issue of housing societies, which have complained that the cost of trimming large trees is prohibitive and that they often receive little or no response from civic officials when they seek assistance...
In its fourth edition, which will be held between November 12 and 15, at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, 94 art galleries and foundations from 27 countries across India and abroad will show and sell their art...
Mumbai, October 5, 2026: Central Railway is tightening its inspection system at 75 stations across its five divisions, with officials and supervisors now required to conduct regular checks and track every deficiency until it is rectified. The move is aimed at improving basic pass...
Mumbai, October 5, 2026: The BMC has proposed a revised policy to bring greater accountability to agencies carrying out underground utility works across the city. The Comprehensive Trenching and Reinstatement Policy 2026 includes provisions for action against unauthorised excavat...
Mumbai, October 5, 2026: Drivers in Maharashtra could soon face a test for drugs on the roadside, apart from the existing breathalyser checks for drunk driving. The Transport Department is preparing to place a proposal before the high-powered committee for a roadside drug testing...
Mumbai, October 5, 2026: Stamp duty cannot be determined by looking at a property transaction only through its final document, the Bombay High Court has held, directing authorities to consider the entire chain of documents to determine whether they formed part of a single transac...
Mumbai: The Centre has constituted an inter-ministerial team to assess the severity of the drought in Maharashtra, paving the way for central assistance to drought-hit farmers in the state. Team To Visit Affected Areas The team is expected to visit drought-affected areas shortly ...
Mumbai: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured Maharashtra of the Centre’s support to tackle the severe drought situation in the state, and expressed confidence that substantial assistance would be provided to farmers facing di...
Mumbai: Maharashtra Employment Guarantee Scheme (EGS) Minister Bharat Gogawale has directed officials to ensure immediate employment for people seeking work under the ‘VB-G RAM G’ programme, particularly in drought-affected areas, and to prepare a special action plan to tackle th...
Mumbai: Saudia Group's low-cost carrier, flyadeal, launched non-stop service between Mumbai and Riyadh, marking the airline's second destination in India. The launch follows flyadeal's recent entry into the Indian market with the launch of flights to Hyderabad on July 3. Five Wee...
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has revamped the 5% parallel reservation for sportspersons in government and semi-government jobs, making online certification through the ‘Krida e-Praman’ portal and blockchain-based verification mandatory to prevent the use of fake sports cert...
Mumbai: Vishwamangalya Sabha's Janpratinidhi Matru Sabha will hold its Mumbai's first ever Matru Sammelan (Women's Conference) on Tuesday, October 6 at Y.B Chavan Centre, Nariman Point. The conference will provide a meaningful platform to discuss the evolving role of motherhood, ...
Mumbai: The Supreme Court on Monday set aside a Bombay High Court order directing the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a sweet and dairy products establishment, holding that the regulatory action had been taken in the interest of pub...
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recently hosted Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) treasurer PM Sai Prasad and his wife for dinner at his Mumbai home. Sai Prasad later shared a video on social media featuring moments from their meeting and penned a heartfelt note thanking the ac...
Mumbai, October 5, 2026: After over two decades of delays, the BMC’s proposed Lokhandwala-Yari Road bridge is targeted for completion by December 2027. A Rs 42-crore tender was floated in November 2023, but work was delayed over environmental clearances. Once completed, the bridg...
Navi Mumbai International Airport will enhance ground transport solutions with cheaper electric buses and shuttles. Starting October 7, MSRTC will launch e-Shivai bus services to various destinations like Dadar and Borivali. Additionally, a free shuttle service will connect NMIA ...
Mumbai’s Metropolitan Region Development Authority has signed an MoU with University College London for climate-resilient infrastructure. The collaboration focuses on using AI, digital twins, and climate-risk modeling for urban planning. A proposed Centre of Excellence aims to co...
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced plans for significant infrastructure development in Mumbai by 2027. The goal includes completing 70km of metro corridors and the Sewri-Worli elevated connector. Authorities have been directed to increase mechanization in project work...
Mumbai: CNS (Kandivali) beat DG Khetan (Malad) 3-0, with Naavya Doshi scoring all three goals in the Girls U14 Div II match in the Dream Sports MSSA tournament. In other matches, NES International (Mulund) defeated Ryan International (Kandivali) 1-0, courtesy of a goal by Sia Obe...
Mumbai: With Durga Puja celebrations scheduled from October 16 to 20, puja associations across Mumbai have announced their themes, programmes and schedules for this year’s festivities. Guruvayoor Shrine Comes To Juhu The North Bombay Sarbojanik Durga Puja in Juhu, associated with...
Mumbai: Almost a year after a complaint was filed over an unregistered doctor working in the ICU of BMC-run V N Desai Hospital, the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) has sought an explanation from the former medical superintendent of the hospital for allegedly allowing the doctor...
Mumbai, October 5, 2026: Maharashtra has emerged as Kerala’s third-largest domestic tourism market outside the state, with 7.71 lakh tourist visits recorded in 2025, prompting Kerala Tourism to focus on the state as a key market for attracting more high-value and premium travelle...
Mumbai: India’s abundance of batting riches has created a problem most teams would happily inherit. With Abhishek Sharma virtually assured of one opening slot in the T20I side, the choice for the other spot has narrowed down to Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Both offer co...
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed authorities to accelerate ongoing metro and elevated road projects in Mumbai, with a target of completing at least 70 km of metro corridors in 2027, describing the coming year as a potential “Metro Year.” 2026 Target To Be...
University College London (UCL), the 200-year-old world-leading university for the built environment and urban planning, will bring its global academic, research and urban planning expertise to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region through a strategic collaboration with the Mumbai Metro...
Mumbai, October 5, 2026: The BMC is planning a new system for managing stray dogs picked up from sensitive public locations, under which the animals will be shifted to designated shelters instead of being released back after sterilisation and vaccination. The proposed arrangement...
Mumbai, October 5: Team India's T20 World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has been left out of Mumbai's squad for their opening match of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season despite making himself available for domestic cricket. Mumbai will face Chandigarh at the Wankhede Stadium...
Mumbai, October 5, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized around Rs 21 lakh in cash and several incriminating documents and digital devices during searches conducted as part of its probe into an alleged Rs 200-crore Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund diversion ...
