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Women’s leadership will be essential to building a stronger, more inclusive and progressive India, Brijesh Singh, IPS, Principal Secretary (Information & Public Relations), Government of Maharashtra, said at the 11th CII IWN WomeNation Summit 2026 in Mumbai. Brijesh Singh, IPS, P...
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport's Terminal 1 closure will begin at the end of October. The phased redistribution of flights to Terminal 2 and Navi Mumbai International Airport is scheduled to ease congestion. Passengers should expect longer travel times...
Thane: In a stern crackdown targeting public health violations, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched surprise raids on milk distribution centers across the Thane and Navi Mumbai regions, confiscating a total of 617 liters of loose, unlabeled, and substandard milk. The ...
Mumbai: "Gondhal", the Marathi psychological thriller selected as India's official entry for the 99th Academy Awards, will have exclusive preview screenings in six cities from October 9, ahead of its worldwide theatrical release in six languages, the makers announced on Friday. W...
A LocalCircles survey finds most Mumbai residents will switch to cards or cash instead of paying the 0.4% MDR on UPI payments once it takes effect on October 15...
Sustainable bamboo jewellery handcrafted by rural women in Assam emerged as a major attraction at Tefla's national agriculture, bioenergy and commodity conference in Mumbai. The stall, established by Guwahati journalist and entrepreneur Meghali Das under her brand Bamboo Fashion,...
Mumbai: Adani Group has reaffirmed its commitment to Maharashtra with an investment blueprint exceeding Rs 6 lakh crore, spanning energy, aviation, urban redevelopment, data centres and coal gasification, Pranav Adani said. Speaking at the Invest Maharashtra event, the Adani Ente...
Mumbai: ADF Foods announced on Wednesday, October 2, 2026, it has signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract with CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Limited to install a 950 KWp rooftop solar power plant at its manufacturing facility in Surat, Gujarat. Proje...
Mumbai: Home and car loan borrowers could face higher monthly payments as expectations grow that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may increase the repo rate in October. Rising crude oil prices, higher inflation and global uncertainty have increased the possibility of a rate hike. ...
Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan passed away on September 24, 2026, and on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, a prayer meet for the late actor was held in Mumbai. It was attended by many celebrities, including Rajpal Yadav. A video of the Bhool Bhulaiyaa actor went viral, in which, when a ...
Mumbai: Domestic institutional investors bought Indian shares worth Rs 33,460 crore during the past week, cushioning some of the pressure from heavy foreign selling , according to provisional exchange data. Foreign institutional investors sold equities worth Rs 34,970 crore over ...
Mumbai: Indian Bank is considering waiving its share of the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI transactions, a move that could reduce payment costs for merchants. Indian Bank Managing Director and CEO Binod Kumar said the public sector lender is exploring the possibility...
Mumbai: India observes Gandhi Jayanti every year on October 2 to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This year marks his 157th birth anniversary. Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday, and several institutions, including banks, stock exchanges and government offices, rem...
Mumbai: Local residents gathered outside Swastik Heights in Tilak Nagar, Chembur, on Thursday morning after learning that Captain Smit Machchhar—a resident of the building—was seriously injured while averting a major aviation tragedy. Machchhar, a flydubai pilot, was operating Fl...
Mumbai: After political parties strongly objected to the proposed drive against unauthorised structures in slum areas exceeding 14 feet in height, the demolition drive was never carried out. However, there was no formal announcement withdrawing the proposal. As a result, confusio...
A food delivery worker was filmed urinating in the elevator of Akshay Co-operative Housing Society in Mumbai. Residents noticed a foul smell and checked the CCTV footage, which confirmed the incident. The footage went viral on social media, raising community concerns. Following t...
Mumbai: Hindalco Industries Limited on Tuesday announced the termination of its Equity Purchase Agreement to acquire AluChem Companies, Inc. (AluChem). The decision was mutually taken due to extended closure delays beyond the control of either party. Acquisition Termination Hinda...
Mumbai: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday announced an agreement to transition Best Buy’s Global Capability Center (GCC) in India to TCS. This multi-year agreement will integrate the GCC’s retail and enterprise knowledge with TCS's technology, engineering, AI , and glob...
The community activist’s work in a Mumbai slum embodies both Gandhi and Ambedkar
Mumbai: Indian stock markets are closed on Friday, October 2, for Gandhi Jayanti, giving investors a three-day break from trading. The BSE and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will reopen on Monday, October 5, after the regular weekend holidays. Trading is suspended in equities, der...
With this system in place, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority aims to bring manual records onto a structured, technology-enabled and integrated digital system...
It is likely to affect around 12.93 lakh vehicles across the MMR. With an increase in the price of CNG, commuters may have to bear the impact, as transportation expenses could rise...
Actor Salman Khan enjoys a massive fan following across the country and often receives a warm reception wherever he goes. Recently, the superstar attended actor Veer Pahariya's Prem Keetanu special screening in Mumbai on Thursday evening, October 1. However, a video from the even...
MUMBAI: Compressed natural gas (CNG) prices in Mumbai rose by ₹1 per kg on Thursday, taking the price to ₹89 per kg and adding to the operating costs of autorickshaw and taxi drivers already grappling with rising expenses...
NAVI MUMBAI: As prices of Maharashtra onions surge amid dwindling stocks, Egyptian onions have made their entry into the Vashi Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC), offering some relief to bulk buyers facing higher costs...
The DRI’s Mumbai zonal unit intercepted the two accused near Purada village on Tuesday and recovered the leopard skin from their possession, officials said on Thursday. The seizure was made under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972...
When HT pointed out that the BMC had issued a press note, Singh said the administration had made no such announcement and suggested the Public Relations Officer (PRO) be asked why the communication had been issued. Attempts to reach BMC PRO Tanaji Kamble were unsuccessful...
The incident occurred around 9:30 pm when the victim, Jaydeep Koli, was playing football with neighbourhood friends.
Social media users worldwide are praising Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery in saving passengers. People are urging the government to consider him for prestigious civilian awards, highlighting his acts of heroism. Residents from Ghatkopar are expressing pride as they share h...
Mumbai, October 1, 2026: The BMC has ordered round-the-clock action on contaminated-water complaints, following 1,514 cases reported in the first eight months of 2026. According to the civic body’s Environment Status Report (ESR), contaminated samples fell to 0.28% in 2025-26 fro...
Mumbai, October 1, 2026: Mumbai could recover nearly 400 million litres daily (MLD) of water from its existing network by cutting Non-Revenue Water (NRW) by 10%, the BMC administration told the Standing Committee on Thursday. Nearly 34% of the city’s 4,100 MLD supply is currently...
Mumbai, October 1, 2026: A petition has been filed in the Bombay High Court alleging lapses by Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) in Maharashtra, and claiming that public service vehicles were being registered and issued fitness certificates without physical verification of mandat...
Mumbai, October 1, 2026: The rehabilitation of 100 eligible families from Bandra East’s Garib Nagar slum has finally begun, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) issuing possession letters to 94 beneficiaries on the first day. The remaining six eligibl...
Mumbai, October 1, 2026: CNG prices in Mumbai have increased by Rs 8 per kg since April, with the latest Rs 1 per kg hike coming into effect from October 1. The repeated price revisions have increased the operating burden on autorickshaw and taxi operators and could put pressure ...
Garba enthusiasts in Mumbai are signing up for classes ahead of Navratri 2026 to learn traditional and contemporary dance forms. Many young people are focusing on mastering the fundamentals of Garba instead of just following along. Instructors emphasize the importance of rhythm a...
Neighbours and local residents in the locality in Mumbai’s Chembur West say Mr. Machchhar’s ability to remain composed despite being seriously injured particularly stood out while others look forward to celebrating with him after his recovery...
Mumbai, October 1, 2026: The Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Department has issued show-cause notices to 335 RTO officials, including Motor Vehicle Inspectors (MVIs), Assistant Regional Transport Officers (ARTOs), Deputy RTOs and RTOs, following a probe into alleged irregularities in t...
Mumbai, October 1, 2026: The state government has notified a new set of rules governing cooperative housing societies, bringing several provisions relating to maintenance, membership, redevelopment and governance under a clearer statutory framework. However, society members and m...
Mumbai has increased its entry toll, affecting various commercial vehicles crossing city entry points. Transporters are voicing concern over the additional cost, which may contribute to higher freight charges. The revised rates will have a significant impact on operating costs fo...
Navi Mumbai: Onions imported from Egypt have entered the wholesale market at the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Vashi, with the cheaper variety finding demand among hoteliers but failing to attract household buyers due to its inferior quality. Traders said the im...
Mumbai, October 1, 2026: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food licences of several eateries, bakeries, catering units and institutional food establishments across Mumbai after inspections found serious food-safety and hygiene violations. The action include...
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is set to implement action plans to be prepared under the Sansadiya Sankul Vikas Pariyojana, with ₹25,000 crore earmarked for the development of tribal areas, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday. Fadnavis said the initiative aims t...
Mumbai, October 1, 2026: Taking a significant step towards the digital transformation of the rehabilitation process for Project Affected Persons (PAPs), the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has brought the rehabilitation process from separate and largely m...
Mumbai: Central and Western Railway will run three special suburban services in the early hours of Sunday to facilitate participants travelling for the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026. Central Railway will operate two services, while Western Railway will run one special loc...
Mumbai, October 1, 2026: Worli is set for a major traffic upgrade, with a new flyover and subway linking the Nehru Science Centre and Nehru Planetarium roads directly. Targeted for completion by January 31, 2027, the projects are expected to cut motorists’ travel time by up to 15...
A shocking incident has come to light at Akshay Paradise Society in Tilak Nagar, Chembur, where a food delivery rider was allegedly seen urinating inside a lift and then drinking it from his hand. The video was posted on the Instagram handle of binu.v.1 . In the video, two delive...
Mumbai: This monsoon season, from June 1 to September 30, Maharashtra has received 19% below-average rainfall. Out of the regions in the state, drought-hit Marathwada was the driest, with 40% below-average rainfall, followed by Vidarbha at 23%, Konkan at 14% and Madhya Maharashtr...
Mumbai: An 800-gram baby born at just 23 weeks of gestation has successfully undergone a minimally invasive heart procedure for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) at Narayana Health SRCC Children’s Hospital, after spending more than a month on repeated ventilator support at another h...
Mumbai, October 1, 2026: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed the second chargesheet on Thursday in the Reliance Home Finance Ltd. (RHFL) case before the Special Judge for CBI Cases, Mumbai, against 11 accused persons, including three executives of the Reliance ADA...
Mumbai, October 1, 2026: Quitting tobacco after a cancer diagnosis can significantly improve survival and reduce the risk of cancer progression, with new evidence showing that patients who stop smoking can have up to a 55% lower risk of death and disease progression. IARC Evidenc...
Mumbai, October 1, 2026: The Bombay High Court on Thursday directed Google, Meta Platforms and other online platforms to take down objectionable and unauthorised content using the name, photographs, voice and likeness of actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu, including AI-generated deepfake...
Mumbai, October 1, 2026: The Bombay High Court on Thursday questioned the Maharashtra government over why Parth Pawar, son of Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, has not been treated as a beneficiary in the controversial Mundhwa land deal despite holding a 99% stake in the firm ...
