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Mumbai: In an unconventional protest against the persistent problem of potholes, poor road maintenance and alleged corrupt practices in road works, citizens and civic activists will stage a symbolic protest on Thursday, by use the cockroach as a symbol of filth, neglect and relea...
The Maharashtra government has decided to provide jobs on compassionate grounds to one eligible family member of each person who lost their life during the agitation for Maratha reservation, Minister Uday Samant announced on Wednesday. Government Says Sacrifices Of Agitators Will...
Mumbai: App-based taxi companies in Maharashtra have been given three months to submit complete details of their drivers to the Transport Department, as the state moves to implement the Maharashtra Aggregator Policy 2026. The information will be used to verify drivers’ identity, ...
Mumbai: Low-cost carrier Akasa Air operated a commercial flight utilising conventional aviation turbine fuel (ATF) blended with 1% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The eco-blend, supplied by state-run energy giant Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), powered a flight oper...
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has accelerated the process of issuing Kunbi, Maratha-Kunbi and Kunbi-Maratha certificates in Marathwada, with 3,16,977 certificates issued from 3,17,569 applications received so far, Industries and Marathi Language Minister Uday Samant said. Tr...
Mumbai: Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has formally launched two digital systems—'Maharashtra Land Bank' and 'Mahabhoomi Stack'—aimed at expediting infrastructure projects and making revenue and forest department services more accessible, transparent and citizen-friend...
The long-pending expansion of the Karanja fishery harbour in Uran taluka, aimed at strengthening fishing and allied infrastructure in the coastal belt, has received a fresh push with the Maharashtra government granting administrative approval to a third revised estimate of Rs 136...
Mumbai, September 9, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) ongoing money-laundering investigation into the Cyprus-based illegal online betting platform Parimatch has uncovered an elaborate mechanism in which the betting syndicate allegedly exploited the Cash on Delivery (COD) ...
Mumbai, September 9, 2026: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday cleared the way for the long-pending cable-stayed bridge over Malad Creek connecting Madh Island and Versova, holding that environmental and developmental requirements must be balanced. The court noted that with the ne...
Mumbai, September 9, 2026: A woman who delivered her baby prematurely at home in Kurla’s Bail Bazar was allegedly left waiting for a 108 ambulance before her family eventually carried her to the hospital on a bedsheet. The incident was reported around 4 am on Wednesday and has ra...
Mumbai: ISKCON Juhu’s kitchen will remain closed until necessary corrective measures are completed and full compliance with food safety standards is achieved, following an FDA inspection on September 3 that assessed its compliance at 70%. The organisation said it has initiated co...
Mumbai: As artificial intelligence increasingly enters children’s everyday lives through smart speakers, video recommendations, navigation apps and conversational tools, a new AI safety and awareness kit has called on parents to begin teaching children how to interact with the te...
Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a disproportionate assets case against the then Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), East Coast Railways. The accused public servant was found in possession of assets disproportionate to his legal known sources of inco...
Mumbai, September 9, 2026: Maharashtra is set to introduce a Land Titling Act by December aimed at providing definitive ownership records for properties and significantly reducing land-related disputes and litigation, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Wednesday. B...
Mumbai: At a time when BMC hospitals are witnessing a surge in patients suffering from seasonal illnesses, particularly dengue and malaria, several civic hospitals are struggling to operate ICU facilities due to a shortage of specialist doctors. The lack of functional ICU beds is...
Navi Mumbai, September 9, 2026: A 32-year-old woman lawyer was killed after being knocked down by an unidentified vehicle while she was out for a walk on a service road near the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). The driver fled the spot without stopping to assist the crit...
Ahead of World Ozone Day on September 16, environmentalists and citizen groups will form a silent human chain in Sanpada on September 12 to highlight the need to protect Navi Mumbai’s shrinking open spaces, mangroves, wetlands and green cover. Initiative Links Ozone Protection Wi...
Mumbai, September 9, 2026: The shortage of doctors and other healthcare staff at BMC-run Cooper Hospital and HBT Trauma Care Hospital in Jogeshwari is set to be addressed, with the civic administration planning to fill 790 additional posts at the two facilities. The decision was ...
Vir Gahrotra secured India's first world championship gold medal in aerial sports. His victory challenges gender stereotypes and brings recognition to the sport. Rigorous training, mirroring traditional Indian acrobatics, prepared him for the competition. However, the sport faces...
Mumbai, September 9, 2026: The installation of nearly 4,000 artificial intelligence-enabled cameras has commenced along the Samruddhi Mahamarg as Maharashtra steps up implementation of its Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) on the state’s longest access-controlled expre...
Mumbai: Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday responded to criticism surrounding Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's remarks about speaking Marathi, asserting that an actor cannot be forced to speak the language. Speaking to reporters, Sarnaik said, "We have a one-...
CCAvenue Unveils AI Suite at Global Fintech Fest 2026 to Advance AI-Led Commerce and Payments. Image Caption: New AI-powered capabilities aim to simplify payment forms, invoicing and gateway integration while preparing CCAvenue for the emerging era of conversational commerce. Gan...
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is bringing a rare long weekend for Mumbaikars. With the festival falling on Monday, September 14, the weekend begins with the second Saturday on September 12, followed by Sunday, September 13, giving people a three-day break to plan a short getaway. While M...
Mumbai: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new software development kit (SDK) to simplify Aadhaar face authentication for banks and other partner institutions. The technology is also expected to ease longstanding geofencing restrictions that have ...
Mumbai: The proposed India-US trade pact is largely finalised, with only a few issues still under discussion, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said. The agreement will be signed at an appropriate time after both sides complete the remaining negotiations. Preferential Access Unde...
The 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ramnarain Ruia College Employees’ Co-operative Credit Society Ltd. was held on 8 September 2026 at Ramnarain Ruia College, Matunga, Mumbai, under the chairmanship of the Society’s Chairman, Mr. Pravin B. Dalvi. A significant outcome of...
Mumbai: A replica of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya will provide the setting for the Andhericha Raja at the Azad Nagar pandal during this year’s Ganeshotsav. Temple-inspired pandal design Designed by art director Dharmesh Shah, the pandal has been constructed on a 14,...
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), in association with MC²⁺ Foundation, hosted the Mumbai City Connect of MC²⁺ Ignite, India’s flagship energy innovation accelerator, at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on 8 September 2026. The programme brought togeth...
CII released the CII-Deloitte Knowledge Report, “Unlocking Data Governance in Alignment with the DPDP Act and Rules,” at the CII Hospital Tech Summit 2026 on Tuesday in Mumbai. The report highlights the need for robust data governance practices in healthcare, covering data discov...
Mumbai: The Indian rupee came under sharp pressure on Wednesday, falling 34 paise to close provisionally at 95.08 against the US dollar, as Brent crude crossed the $100-per-barrel mark amid escalating US-Iran tensions . Concerns over higher inflation, foreign fund outflows and we...
Mumbai: Maharashtra is developing a legal framework for blockchain-based tokenisation of land and other immovable assets through the proposed Maharashtra Digitization and Exchange of Land Token Asset, or DELTA, Act, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said. Speaking at the Global Fi...
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday inaugurated the expo at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai and inspected various services, products and technologies showcased by companies operating in the fintech sector. मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यां...
Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is set to receive three awards at two separate events in London in recognition of his contribution to the state’s social welfare initiatives. According to reports, Shinde left for London on Tuesday night and is scheduled to ...
Speaking at a session on 'Digital Identity & Beyond' at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, UIDAI Chairperson Neelkanth Mishra outlined how Aadhaar is preparing for a future shaped by AI agents, alongside Jupiter's Jitendra Gupta and moderator Srinivas Jain of SBI Funds Management...
Mumbai: Jio Platforms is stepping up preparations for its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO), with investor outreach expected to begin later this week following the recent approval from markets regulator Sebi, according to sources. The Reliance Industries digital arm's pr...
Bollywood actress Tara Sutaria was spotted in Mumbai’s Bandra on Wednesday (September 9), but her outing turned uncomfortable when she was surrounded by paparazzi. Videos from the spot have surfaced on social media, showing the actress struggling to make her way inside as photogr...
Mumbai: Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court on Wednesday. Governor of Maharashtra Jishnu Dev Varma administered the oath of office to the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. A video of his official swearing-in ceremon...
Mumbai: Mumbai’s office real estate demand is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12-15 percent between 2027 and 2030, according to a report released at the CII Real Estate Summit 2026. The India Mid-Year Market Outlook FY2027, prepared by CBRE, expects growth t...
The countdown to Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 has entered its final days, and Mumbai is already buzzing with Bappa celebrations. While several prominent Ganpati mandals have completed their Aagman Sohlas over the past few weeks, one of the city's most awaited reveals is still under wrap...
Mumbai: Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has backed an inclusive approach to religious celebrations, saying she sees nothing wrong with Muslims attending Navratri festivities, amid a growing controversy over restrictions on their entry at gar...
Ahead of the Ganeshotsav festivities, Malad corporators rallied against the BMC regarding pressing water supply issues. Residents have raised concerns over low water pressure and contamination, prompting elected officials to demand urgent interventions. The protest also brought t...
Mumbai: Indian stock markets opened sharply lower on Wednesday, September 9, as rising crude oil prices and escalating Middle East tensions weighed on sentiment. Heavy selling in information technology stocks added to the pressure. The Nifty 50 opened more than 100 points lower a...
Mumbai: A fresh political row has erupted in Maharashtra after Mira Bhayandar BJP MLA Narendra Mehta criticised state Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik over actor Sanjay Dutt's remarks about not knowing Marathi at a Dahi Handi event organised by the minister. During the celebrati...
The doctors have been asked to explain within 48 hours why disciplinary action should not be initiated against them for the irregularities
MUMBAI: Cultural affairs minister Ashish Shelar on Tuesday directed the authorities to conduct an “objective assessment” of unauthorised constructions and other structures, including graves and dargahs, in and around Shivneri Fort and take appropriate action...
