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Sensex, Nifty Start Marginally Higher, Rising US Yields Keep Investors Cautious
Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks opened marginally higher on Friday, September 25, even as elevated US Treasury yields, foreign investor selling and geopolitical uncertainty kept sentiment cautious. At 9.24 am, the Sensex was trading 96 points, or 0.13 percent, higher at 73,676, ...
Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh Festival Sees 2nd Death As 68-Year-Old Man Falls Unconscious Near Pandal And Dies
Mumbai: A 68-year-old man died after falling unconscious near the Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh pandal in central Mumbai, officials said on Friday. Also Watch: The incident occurred on Thursday night, they said. This is the second death in the Lalbaug area, which draws huge crowds durin...
OTT Releases This Week- From Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups, To Baby Do Die Do, Check The List Of Films & Shows For Weekend Watch
The weekend has arrived, and some of the newest releases are here. We present a compilation of movies and shows available on OTT platforms: Baby Do Die Do is an action-thriller film which is directed by Nachiket Samant. The movie narrates the story of a deaf and mute serial kille...
Mushtaq Khan Death: Welcome Actor's Son Mohsin Reveals Funeral Will Be Held Today In Mumbai, Urges Fans To 'Celebrate His Life' — WATCH
Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan passed away on Thursday, September 24 at the age of 75, following a battle with liver cancer at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai. He was a familiar face in Hindi cinema and entertained audiences with his comic and supporting roles across several decades. Fol...
Fadnavis to announce drought relief measures for farmers today
The Maharashtra government will not wait for assistance from the Centre and offer immediate relief to farmers in the affected areas, the chief minister said...
HC rejects Parsi woman’s divorce and ₹5-crore alimony plea, says Mumbai event was blessing ceremony, not marriage
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has rejected a divorce petition filed by a Parsi woman settled in Perth, Australia, after holding that it lacked jurisdiction to entertain her Parsi matrimonial suit because the ceremony held in Mumbai was not a valid Parsi marriage ceremony, but a “...
Unchecked infra boom a threat to Powai ecology, say residents
The proposed data centre has stoked concerns about water scarcity, a global conversation starter. “The cumulative impact of such projects needs to be assessed, which has not been done at all,” said a resident who did not wish to be named...
‘Posted out of desperation’: Trainee surgeon denies defaming Mumbai hospital after it seeks ₹125 crore in damages
The Saifee Hospital Trust had filed a ₹125-crore suit against the doctor, alleging her posts were intended to make the hospital meet her personal demands....
Mumbai: BMC Seeks PMC For ₹1,800-Crore Mithi River Package 3, Nearly 2,000 Families Face Rehabilitation
Mumbai, September 24, 2026: With a December 2029 deadline looming, the BMC is scrambling to keep Package 3 of the Mithi River Rejuvenation Project on track, with the rehabilitation of nearly 2,000 families and extensive civil works emerging as major challenges. To prevent further...
'Mumbai Ceremony Was Tandoorasti, Not Valid Ashirvad Marriage': Bombay HC Dismisses Parsi Matrimonial Suit
Mumbai, September 24, 2026: The Bombay High Court has dismissed a Parsi matrimonial suit seeking divorce and Rs 5 crore permanent alimony after holding that a ceremony held in Mumbai in 2010 was a traditional “Tandoorasti” or blessing ceremony and not the “Ashirvad” ceremony requ...
Mumbai Cyber Fraud: 38-Year-Old Tata Memorial Centre Scientific Assistant Duped Of ₹10 Lakh In Online Trading Scam; Case Registered
Mumbai, September 24, 2026: A 38-year-old scientific assistant working at Tata Memorial Centre has allegedly been duped of Rs 10 lakh in an online trading fraud after being lured into a WhatsApp group that promised high returns from stock market investments. According to the FIR,...
Virar-Alibaug Multi-Modal Corridor Work Likely By March 2027, Awaits Centre’s VGF Approval
Mumbai, September 24, 2026: The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is awaiting the Centre’s approval for viability gap funding (VGF) for the proposed Virar-Alibaug Multi-Modal Corridor, with construction work likely to begin by March next year, said Dr Anil Ku...
Disha Salian Death Case: ‘We Have Provided A Pen Drive With Eyewitness Testimony,’ Says Lawyer Nilesh Ojha
Mumbai, September 24, 2026: Disha Salian’s father Satish Salian, accompanied by his lawyer Nilesh Ojha, on Thursday submitted a pen drive containing what they claim is evidence related to Disha’s death to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office in Mumbai. Advocate Nilesh...
Maharashtra FDA Seizes Suspected Food Stock Worth ₹9.76 Crore During Ganeshotsav Safety Drive
Mumbai, September 24, 2026: As Ganeshotsav draws to a close on Friday, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized 6.34 lakh kg of suspected food stock worth Rs 9.76 crore during a statewide festival safety drive from September 1 to 23. The action included 3,068...
Coastal Road Cable Theft Leaves Mumbai Stretches Dark, BMC Begins Restoration Drive
Mumbai: Repeated cable thefts along Mumbai’s Coastal Road (South) have plunged stretches of the high-speed corridor into darkness and knocked out CCTV surveillance at several locations, prompting the BMC to undertake urgent restoration and preventive measures in coordination with...
Mushtaq Khan dies at 76: Actor-comedian who lit up films, TV with unforgettable comic timing
Senior film and TV actor Mushtaq Khan passed away at the age of 76 in Mumbai. He was undergoing treatment for cancer and had been hospitalized for two weeks prior to his death. Khan had a long-lasting career in film and television, starting in the mid-70s and working on various p...
BMC Yet To Finalise Scientific Disposal Plan For Ganpati Idol Remains After Visarjan
Mumbai: As Ganeshotsav ends with the 12th and final visarjan day, the BMC is still uncertain over scientific disposal of remains of the immersed Ganpati idols. As per the Bombay High Court order, the BMC has to dispose the remains of immersed idols in an environmentally friendly ...
Bappa’s 12-day stay ends as Mumbai prepares for an emotional farewell
Anant Chaturdashi concludes the Ganeshotsav festival in Mumbai, signifying the immersion and farewell of Ganesh idols. Acharya Mithlesh emphasizes the importance of detachment as a part of the immersion ritual. Various mandals, including Maratha Mitra Mandal and Bhatwadi Cha Raja...
Mumbai's Khotachiwadi Ganesh mandal completes 100 years; from secret freedom meetings to heritage battles
Khotachiwadi's Ganesh mandal in Girgaum is marking its centenary this season with significant historical importance. The mandal has witnessed various social and political transformations over the decades. Its members honor their legacy by maintaining environmentally friendly prac...
Maharashtra Dry Spell: Govt To Prioritise Crop Insurance, Loan Waivers For Affected Farmers
Mumbai: In the wake of a severe dry spell affecting standing kharif crops across Maharashtra, Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne assured farmers on Thursday that the state government stands firmly with them and will prioritise relief through crop insurance, farm loan waivers, ...
Makarand Patil Assures Aid To Buldhana Farmers Amid Drought-Like Conditions, Orders Crop Damage Assessment
Mumbai: Maharashtra Relief and Rehabilitation Minister and Buldhana district guardian minister Makarand Aba Patil on Thursday assured farmers that no eligible farmer affected by the prevailing drought-like conditions would be denied government assistance. Patil made the assurance...
Amid Farmer Distress, Dr Shrikant Shinde Cancels Dombivli's Rasrang Dandiya Event
Mumbai: Farmers across several parts of Maharashtra are facing a severe crisis due to extensive crop losses caused by erratic rainfall. In view of the difficulties faced by farming families, Kalyan Lok Sabha MP Dr Shrikant Shinde has decided to cancel this year’s grand ‘Rasrang D...
How Mumbaikars are giving Bappa’s flowers a second life
In Mumbai, creativity blooms as residents discover new techniques to repurpose Ganpati flowers post-festival. From stunning coasters and jewelry crafted from resin-encased petals to aromatic dhoop made from leftover puja blossoms, artists and designers are elevating sustainabilit...
Maharashtra Lokayukta Institution Strengthened, Citizens Can Approach For Grievance Redressal: Justice Sunil Shukre
Mumbai: Former Bombay High Court judge and the new Maharashtra Lokayukta Chairman Justice Sunil Shukre said that the institution has been strengthened and had powers to investigate complaints relating to various aspects of government administration. Shukre said this during his fe...
Anant Chaturdashi 2026: Mumbai Gears Up For Ganpati Visarjan With Heavy Security, Traffic & Rail Measures Arranged For Sept 25
Mumbai: With Anant Chaturdashi just a day away, Mumbai is gearing up for the grand Ganpati visarjan for Friday, September 25, with extensive security arrangements, dedicated traffic routes and immersion facilities being put in place across the city. According to information share...