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Project Vigyan Darshan: Governor's Unveiling Could Change Everything!
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat to Visit Mumbai on September 27 to Inaugurate a Vedic Research Project. Mumbai, September 3: Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat will visit Mumbai on September 27, 2026, to inaugurate Project Vigyan Darshan as the Chief Guest at the Vedic Bharat Youn...
NSE Self-Listing Off The Table After IPO? BSE CEO Flags Regulatory Roadblock
Mumbai: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) cannot list or trade its shares on its own platform following its proposed initial public offering under the existing regulatory framework, BSE Managing Director and CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy has said, according to a CNBC-TV18 report. T...
Mumbai Lake Levels Update: City's Water Stock Rises To 95.94%, All Reservoirs Nearly Full
Mumbai: Mumbai’s water stock in the seven lakes supplying the city rose to 95.94 per cent as of 6 am on Thursday, September 3, up from 95.83 per cent recorded a day earlier, according to the Hydraulic Engineer’s Department’s latest report. The city’s lakes currently hold 13,88,54...
Royal Bombay Yacht Club Junior Sailors Shine On Global Stage At 2026 Open Skiff World Championship In Sardinia
Mumbai: Eight young sailors from the Royal Bombay Yacht Club’s Junior Sailing Programme proudly represented India at the 2026 Open Skiff World Championship in Calasetta, Sardinia, demonstrating skill, determination and exemplary sportsmanship on one of youth sailing’s most compet...
BMC junior engineer, worker held in Rs 60,000 bribe trap
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has successfully detained a junior engineer and a worker from BMC for demanding a hefty bribe of sixty thousand rupees from a bakery operator. This illicit payment was purportedly to prevent any punitive measures against the bakery. The worker was captu...
Rupee Roars To Two-Month High, Jumps 67 Paise As FCNR-B Inflows Surge
Mumbai: The Indian rupee staged a sharp rally against the US dollar on Thursday, September 3, gaining 67 paise to reach a two-month high after stronger-than-expected FCNR-B inflows boosted sentiment. The rupee opened at Rs 94.30 against the US dollar, compared with Wednesday’s cl...
Mumbai’s Redevelopment Boom Accelerates As 1,000+ Projects Launch Since 2020 And Redeveloped Homes Reach 15% Of Housing Sales
Mumbai: More than 1,000 redevelopment projects have been launched since 2020, comprising 13% of Mumbai's overall residential supply. More importantly, redevelopment’s share of total housing sales surged to 15% in 2025-H1 2026, up from 6% recorded over 2016-2021, confirming that h...
India’s Esports & Gaming Community Rallies As S8UL’s Gulrez Khan Raises ₹4.85 Lakh For Nepal Relief, Supports Flood-Hit Assam
Mumbai: S8UL Esports gamer Gulrez Khan, popularly known as Joker Ki Haveli, brought together the gaming and esports community to support flood relief efforts. Through a charity livestream, he mobilised viewers, fellow creators and esports enthusiasts to raise INR 4.85 lakh for fl...
Handicapped Man Risks Life Crossing Tracks While Mumbai Local Train Approaches; Ambernath Station Viral Video Raises Safety Concerns
Thane: A video showing a differently-abled man using a walker to cross railway tracks at Ambernath railway station has surfaced on social media and is going viral. The footage shows fellow passengers rushing to help him climb onto the platform, moments before a local train is see...
Ananya Panday Turns Heads In Rahul Mishra 'Devi' Couture At Mumbai Event, Pairs It With A ₹16 Cr Piaget Watch
Ananya Panday brought a striking mix of glamour, couture and luxury to an event on September 2. The actor made a strong style statement in a sculpted bronze creation by designer Rahul Mishra from his Devi Fall 2026 Couture collection, complementing the look with an exceptionally ...
Man shows ₹80 crore beachfront Mumbai apartment: ‘Bhai 3 janam ka EMI ho jayega kya’
A tour of a ₹80 crore beachfront apartment in Mumbai went viral, drawing several reactions from social media users.
Sachin Ahir Reviews Major MHADA Issues, BDD Chawl Redevelopment & Pending Housing Society Grievances Across Mumbai
Mumbai: Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairman Sachin Ahir reviewed various pending issues concerning housing societies associated with the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) at a meeting held at Vidhan Bhavan on Wednesday. Also Watch: The meeting...
Sensex, Nifty Start Higher As Global Markets Strengthen, US Bond Yields Ease
Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Thursday, September 3, tracking positive global cues and gains across Asian markets , while easing US bond yields helped improve investor sentiment. The Sensex opened 154.60 points, or 0.20%, higher at 76,724.95. The Nifty gained ...
WATCH: Toddler Enjoys Watching Helicopter Take Off From Mumbai’s Westin Hotel
Mumbai: A toddler’s adorable reaction to a helicopter landing and taking off from the rooftop of The Westin Mumbai Garden City in Goregaon East has become one of the highlights of a series of viral videos circulating on Instagram. The little child can be seen watching the chopper...
Metro 1’s mixed-loop plan draws commuters’ ire
The revised system aims to add services to the Ghatkopar-Andheri section, the more heavily used section of the corridor, without increasing services across the entire line. MMOPL also says terminating metro trains at Andheri will benefit commuters who want to switch to local trai...
Millet khichdi, sprouts curry: Maharashtra makes healthy food must in govt offices
Maharashtra government will now serve healthy food in official canteens. Ultra-processed foods will be gradually reduced from all government menus. Guidelines from ICMR-NIN and FSSAI will shape the new healthy food options. Seasonal fruits and traditional dishes will feature prom...
Centre gives approval to extension of Metro 5 to Kalyan and Ulhasnagar
MMRDA, which is constructing Mumbai’s metro lines, will soon issue tenders for the construction of all three spurs, and work will begin soon
FDA suspends EatClub Brands' food licence over violations in Mumbai; MOJO Pizza, BOX8 among those hit
Mumbai's Food and Drug Administration has suspended several food licences. EatClub Brands in Goregaon faced suspension for poor hygiene standards. Rani Creators Consultant and Service Providers in Kurla also had its licence revoked. Two bakeries in Chembur, Goodluck and Ashfaque,...
Mumbai GPO honours ‘Lagaan’ team on silver jubilee
Members of the cast of the iconic film Lagaan were honoured at the Mumbai General Post Office (GPO) as the film celebrates its silver jubilee. Actors Amin Hajee, who played Bagha, Yashpal Sharma, who portrayed Lakha, Akhilendra Mishra, who played Arjan, and Dayashankar Pandey, kn...
Western Railway revises suburban timetable from September 1
Western Railway (WR) will introduce a revised suburban timetable from September 1, 2026, with six new services, direct connectivity between Dadar and Dahanu Road, two additional air-conditioned (AC) services and changes to the routes and stopping patterns of several existing trai...
‘Joint Parenting’ Not Recognised Under Indian Law, Child’s Welfare Must Come First: Bombay HC
Mumbai, September 2, 2026: Indian law does not recognise the concept of compulsory joint parenting and that the welfare of the child must remain the paramount consideration in custody disputes, the Bombay High Court has held. Justice Gauri Godse, on September 1, made the observat...
Bombay HC Directs Breach Candy Swimming Bath Trust To Pay ₹11.67 Lakh Gratuity To Former Manager
Mumbai, September 2, 2026: Holding that an employer cannot keep an employee waiting endlessly for gratuity, the Bombay High Court has dismissed a plea by the Breach Candy Swimming Bath Trust challenging an order directing it to pay Rs 11.67 lakh to its former manager, who served ...
Nepal Flood Disaster: Maharashtra Begins DNA Profiling To Identify Deceased Indians, Relatives Asked To Visit Centres On September 3
Mumbai: DNA profiling is being carried out to establish the identities of Indian citizens who died in the disaster in Nepal. The Maharashtra State Disaster Management Department has appealed to relatives of the deceased from the state to personally visit the designated Forensic S...
After Ho Chi Minh, Indian Airlines Now Aim At Hanoi As Akasa & IndiGo To Commence Direct Flights From Mumbai; Aim To Tap Increasing Indian Tourists To Vietnam
Indian airlines are now expanding their footprint in Vietnam with shifting their sights towards Hanoi after establishing a solid foothold in the country's commercial capital of Ho Chi Minh City. Akasa Air will commence direct flight operations from Mumbai to the Vietnamese capita...
Mumbai’s 27-Km Inner Ring Road Around Nariman Point To Create New Traffic Corridor
Mumbai’s planned ring-road network, beginning with a 27-km inner loop around Nariman Point, is set to take shape progressively as several key infrastructure projects connecting the city’s eastern and western corridors are completed. Nariman Point Loop Design The smallest of the p...
BMC Introduces Randomised Online Transfer System For Engineers After Political Interference Allegations
Mumbai: A day after a major revelation by an activist regarding political interference in 225 transfers of BMC officers and employment, the civic administration has taken an important step towards bringing in transperancy and introduced an "Employee Transfer System Based on Rando...
Homebuyers Don’t Lose Delay Interest Claim After Accepting Possession, Rules MahaREAT
Mumbai: A homebuyer accepting possession of a flat which has missed its dateline or delayed by builder does not automatically lose the right to claim interest for the delay, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaREAT) has ruled, dismissing an appeal filed by Kanakia...
Parsi-Zoroastrian War Martyrs Honoured At Century-Old Khareghat Colony Cenotaph In Mumbai
Mumbai: Military veterans joined members of the public on Wednesday morning at the century-old cenotaph at Khareghat Colony on N S Patkar Road to pay tribute to Parsi-Zoroastrian war martyrs who died during the First World War. Frawardigan Prayers Held The annual commemoration is...
Eknath Shinde Sena Tells Supreme Court 2018 Shiv Sena Constitution Shifted Power To Party Chief
Mumbai: Senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul, appearing for Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena, on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the party’s 2018 constitution had fundamentally altered its earlier democratic organisational structure and concentrated extensive powers in the hands o...
Dadar Station Platform 4 To Be Extended For 15-Coach Fast Locals Under Western Railway Expansion Plan
Mumbai's push to run longer suburban trains is driving a major infrastructure change at Dadar station. Western Railway plans to extend Platform 4 by 70-80 metres towards Churchgate, enabling it to handle 15-coach fast locals. The work is part of the wider fifth and sixth-line pro...
CBI, Thailand Hold Joint Meeting To Combat Rising Live Animal Trafficking Networks In Asia
Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has organized a two-day coordination meeting between India and Thailand on ‘Live Animal Trafficking’ from 02-03 September 2026, at its Headquarters in New Delhi. The CBI is co-hosting this meeting in coordination with INTERPOL Env...
MSRTC Plans Conductorless Bus Services To Cut Costs, But Long Routes Pose Passenger Safety Challenges
Mumbai: With the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) looking to improve its financial position, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has asked the undertaking to give priority to conductorless bus services on suitable routes to reduce manpower costs. The move is par...
Mumbai's GSB Ganpati Gets Record ₹703 Crore Insurance Cover; 66 Kg Gold, 335 Kg Silver To Adorn Idol
Mumbai’s GSB Seva Mandal at King’s Circle has taken an insurance cover worth Rs 703.27 crore for its Ganeshotsav celebrations in 2026. The mandal, considered among the city’s most affluent Ganpati mandals, has substantially raised its insurance valuation over the past few years. ...
Maharashtra HSRP Drive: 33,993 Vehicles Penalised, ₹79.13 Lakh In Fines Collected Since July 1
Mumbai, September 2, 2026: Maharashtra’s enforcement drive against vehicles without High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) has resulted in 33,993 vehicles being penalised and Rs 79.13 lakh collected in fines between July 1 and August 28. During the period, teams from 60 Regiona...
BMC collects Rs 90 lakh in fines under new waste rules in 5 months
Mumbai's BMC collected over ninety lakh rupees in fines since April. Over five thousand two hundred cases were recorded for various waste management violations. Construction debris dumping and transportation violations attracted significant fines from officials. The civic body ai...
Mumbai: FDA Suspends Eat Club, Rani Creators Licences Over Food Safety And Hygiene Violations
Mumbai, September 2, 2026: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated action against four food establishments for violating food safety and hygiene standards during inspections. The licences of Eat Club Brands Pvt Ltd at Royal Palms, Goregaon, and Rani Creators Consulta...
Rahul Gandhi Urges Congress Leaders To Stand Firm On Party Ideology
Mumbai: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday urged newly appointed district-level party leaders in Maharashtra to remain firmly committed to the Congress ideology and work to ensure justice for the people. Gandhi was speaking at the concluding session of a 10-day training pr...
Bombay Gymkhana Squash: Divyanshi Jain, Aashi Shah To Meet In Girls’ U-13 Final
Mumbai, September 2, 2026: Second seed Divyanshi Jain staved off the challenge from Shananya Parasrampuria, romping to a 14-12, 11-4, 11-6 win in a Girls’ U-13 semi-final match of the 49th Bombay Gymkhana Maharashtra State Open Squash Tournament 2026, played at the Bombay Gymkhan...
Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer To Attend BCCI Review Meeting With Gambhir-Agarkar To Discuss Rohit Sharma's World Cup 2027 Fate
Indian captains Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer will attend a meeting that could decide the fate of Rohit Sharma's international career. The BCCI are set to hold a review meeting at their office in the BKC, Mumbai on Thursday. Head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar ...
ED Raids 12 Locations Across 4 States In Parimatch Illegal Betting Money Laundering Probe
Mumbai, September 2, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at 12 locations across Maharashtra, Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan and Gujarat in connection with a money laundering case involving Cyprus-based illegal online betting platform Parimatch and its a...
‘Truth Has Triumphed’: Disha Salian’s Father Satish Turns Emotional After Bombay HC Directs CBI To Register FIR
Mumbai: After the Bombay High Court directed the CBI to register an FIR in the death case of Disha Salian, her father, Satish Salian, on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the court, stating that he believed the truth would soon come to light. Speaking to reporters, Satish said, “I...
Women's Champions Trophy 2027: Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium, Vadodara To Host As India Takes Over Rights From Sri Lanka
The first-ever Women's Champions Trophy 2027 will be held in Mumbai and Vadodara, ICC confirmed on Wednesday. The six-team tournament will be held from 14 to 28 February next year, in the T20 format. Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka are the teams...
Mumbai Ganeshotsav 2026: GSB Seva Mandal Secures Rs 703.27 Crore Insurance Cover; 66 Kg Gold To Adorn Ganpati Idol
Mumbai: Mumbai’s Gowd Saraswat Brahman (GSB) Seva Mandal, a well-known community Ganesh association, has secured an insurance cover of Rs 703.27 crore for its five-day Ganpati celebrations this year. According to reports, GSB Seva Mandal convenor Dr Bhujang Pai said the MahaGanap...
Gold Slides For Sixth Session, Prices Sink ₹2,100
Mumbai: Gold prices extended their decline for a sixth consecutive session on Wednesday, sliding Rs 2,100 to a three-week low in Delhi as inflation worries and expectations of tighter US monetary policy weighed on precious metals. The 99.9 percent purity metal fell to Rs 1,56,100...
CII CSR Summit Charts New Course, Strategic Social Investment Takes Centre Stage
Mumbai: The CII National CSR Summit 2026, themed “CSR NEXT: Policy, Potential and Practices”, brought together government representatives, leaders and social-sector stakeholders to chart the next phase of corporate social responsibility in India. The summit marked a shift in the ...