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Mumbai: He has memorised 1,000 questions, recalled them in both ascending and descending order, and even answered questions by randomly selected numbers. Yet Jain monk Ajitchandra Sagarji Maharaj believes that the pursuit of academic excellence can exact a far heavier price than ...
Mumbai: Tribal Development Minister Dr Ashok Uike has directed departments to initiate necessary action to fill vacancies in the 13 districts covered under the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) (PESA) Act through a special recruitment drive. Transparent Recruitment Sought...
Mumbai: A global tenders for development of a world-class full-service Mumbai Marina and integrated waterfront assets on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis. The project us being looked after by the Mumbai Port Authority (MBPA). ₹2,922 Crore Project The p...
Mumbai: Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has urged non-Marathi-speaking auto-rickshaw, taxi and app-based cab drivers to use the period before August 18, 2027, to learn practical Marathi and participate in the state government's ‘Hinduhryudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackera...
Mumbai: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has asked Adani Airport Holding Ltd (AAHL) and the airlines to come up with a plan for shifting flights from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) by October 20....
Mumbai: A portion of an old building wall collapsed outside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) on Tuesday evening, damaging a car and two motorcycles and causing a water bottle-laden truck to tilt. No one was injured in the incident, even as the spot normally witnesses h...
Airlines raised concerns over the proposed shift, prompting the government to seek consultations and an agreed transition plan before operations move.
Mumbai: Women have an important role to play not only in professional and public life but also in promoting positive values, responsible parenting and social awareness within families and communities, speakers at the 'Vishwamangalya Sabha's Janpratinidhi Matru Sammelan' said. The...
Women’s mental health and emotional well-being will be the focus of a panel discussion to be hosted by SVKM’s NMIMS Navi Mumbai on October 8, with experts from gynaecology, psychology and psychiatry coming together to discuss the importance of support systems and community in add...
Mumbai, October 6, 2026: Impact Games India (IGI) 2026, Mumbai’s first multi-sport fundraising movement organised by Rotary Clubs, made a strong start to its month-long sporting celebration, with participants taking part in competitions across team sports, racquet sports and mind...
Mumbai, October 6, 2026: Ticket checking staff of Western Railway’s Mumbai Division will now have specially designed jackets to carry their electronic equipment more conveniently while on duty. As part of a pilot initiative, 30 jackets have been procured and deployed for ticket c...
Navi Mumbai, October 6, 2026: Coriander prices have surged to Rs 40-45 per bunch in retail markets across Mumbai and surrounding areas, with a sharp decline in supply pushing up wholesale rates at the APMC market. Heavy unseasonal rain and erratic weather in major producing belts...
Mumbai: Dr. Dinesh Shahra, a veteran of India’s edible oil industry, was conferred with the inaugural “Conscious Leadership for Peace & Harmony” Award at the prestigious Globoil Awards, recognising his five-decade journey in industry and his evolution towards purpose-driven leade...
Mumbai, October 6, 2026: Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane has directed officials to take necessary steps to lift the interim liquidation of the Nashik District Fishermen and Agricultural Cooperative Society and provide relief to around 2,000 fishermen families associated ...
In Mumbai, the majority of homebuyers opt for 2BHK homes over 3BHKs, highlighting affordability concerns. Recent surveys indicate that nearly half of prospective buyers are affected by rising property prices. While there is a nationwide desire for larger homes, preferences in Mum...
Mumbai, October 6, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached 88.47 acres of land in Alibaug, currently valued at approximately Rs 336 crore, as part of its ongoing money-laundering investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving Jai Corp Ltd,...
Mumbai: Crop damage assessment has been completed on 65.26 lakh hectares, accounting for 45% of the 1.49 crore hectares under cultivation, across 265 talukas declared drought-hit in the first trigger, Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Makarand Patil said on Tuesday. He also said...
Mumbai, October 6, 2026: Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) remained among the key destinations for private equity (PE) investment in Indian real estate in the first half of FY27, though its share of overall inflows declined to 9% from 17% in FY26, as investors increasingly shifted...
Mumbai, October 6, 2026: Dr. Dinesh Shahra, a veteran of India’s edible oil industry, was conferred with the inaugural “Conscious Leadership for Peace & Harmony” Award at the prestigious Globoil Awards, recognising his five-decade journey in industry and his evolution towards pur...
Navi Mumbai: The D Y Patil Stadium in Nerul is undergoing renovation and is expected to remain unavailable for sporting and other events for the next 18 to 20 months, an official associated with the stadium said. Work Began Days Ago The renovation work began around five to six da...
Mumbai, October 6, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed its third supplementary prosecution complaint (PC) against Mehmood Abdul Samad Bhagad alias “Challenger King” in the Malegaon money laundering case, alleging that he and his associates operated a network of shell...
A retired senior Naval veteran was allegedly targeted in a planned bag-lifting incident on Khairane Road after two youths used an oil-leak ruse to make him stop his car. His laptop bag, containing a laptop, mobile phone and important documents, was allegedly stolen while he check...
Mumbai, October 6, 2026: Despite Mumbai’s high per-capita income, child malnutrition remains a concern in its slums and low-income communities, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Tuesday, calling for targeted CSR interventions. He was speaking at the BMC headquarters during...
Mumbai: Access to advanced diagnostic technologies such as genomics, molecular diagnostics, digital pathology and specialised cancer testing is set to become easier for patients in Mumbai and Maharashtra following the consolidation of Neuberg Diagnostics’ Maharashtra operations w...
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cancelled the sale and distribution licences of Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd’s carrying and forwarding agent (CFA) warehouses at Bhiwandi in Thane, Wadki in Pune and Nimji in Nagpur, following concerns over deceptively ...
Mumbai’s scorching October heat disrupted suburban train operations on Tuesday, prompting Central Railway (CR) to impose a distress block near Byculla. The disruption affected eight local services, with five trains delayed and three diverted, causing inconvenience to commuters. 4...
In a significant move, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has called for a transformation in the governing landscape of Mumbai. He underscored the necessity for an updated administrative framework capable of meeting contemporary challenges. Through a collaboration with ...
Television actor Vivian Dsena took to social media to address why he was missing from his fellow actor and friend Avinash Mishra ’s Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 winning party. Vivian clarified that he was in Mumbai when the celebration took place but could not attend as he was unwell. H...
Mumbai, October 6, 2026: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of eight eateries, including popular Roshan Bakery in Mazgaon and Satkar Caterers operating the staff canteen at R N Cooper Hospital, while suspending registration certificates of three oth...
Mumbai, October 6, 2026: The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will start 102 daily e-Shivai bus services to Navi Mumbai International Airport from October 7, connecting the airport directly with Dadar, Borivali and Pune. The service is aimed at strengthening p...
Navi Mumbai: Traffic movement at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has returned to normal after a sharp surge in export cargo arrivals and bunching of container vessels led to temporary queues and slight delays at terminal gates over the weekend, the port authority said ...
Mumbai: Solex Energy Ltd announced on 6 October 2026 that it, along with its wholly owned subsidiary Solex Green Energy Private Ltd, has secured two work orders totalling Rs 194.14 crore. The orders involve the supply of advanced TOPCon solar PV modules. Subsidiary's Order Solex ...
Mumbai, October 6, 2026: In the wake of regulatory violations detected at blood centres across Maharashtra, the State Blood Transfusion Council (SBTC) has now sought details of all functional and non-functional Blood Storage Units (BSUs) attached to blood centres in the state. In...
Mumbai: The Asia Africa Agri Alliance (AAAA) has brought India-Africa agricultural cooperation, trade and investment opportunities into focus, highlighting the potential for stronger partnerships in farming, food processing and technology. The alliance convened a high-level diplo...
Mumbai: The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepen cooperation with India on edible oil security, sustainable production, resilient supply chains and consumer awareness. The commitment was highlighted during GLOBOIL India 2026, hel...
Mumbai: Orient Cables (India) shares came under heavy selling pressure on Tuesday, hitting the 10 percent lower circuit at Rs 364.50, just a day after making a blockbuster stock market debut. The sharp reversal has drawn attention after the cable manufacturer's shares listed at a...
Mumbai: Indonesia’s palm oil industry is preparing for major policy changes in 2027 that could tighten export supplies and put upward pressure on global prices, the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) said at GLOBOIL India 2026. Dr Mohamad Fadhil Hasan, GAPKI’s Head of Foreig...
Mumbai: Rentomojo Limited , an online rental and subscription platform, on 5 October 2026, announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2026. Normalised profit after tax (PAT) rose to ₹21.93 crore, marking a 71.8% increase year-on-year. Rev...
Mumbai: There are captains remembered for numbers, captains remembered for trophies and captains remembered for changing how a team sees itself. Harmanpreet Kaur will be remembered for all three. Kaur on Tuesday stepped down as captain of the Indian women's cricket team across Te...
Mumbai: The 29th edition of GLOBOIL India concluded in Mumbai after bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, traders and experts to discuss the future of edible oils, oilseeds and agricultural commodities. Organised by Tefla’s at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake from Septemb...
Mumbai: Indegene Limited hosted its Digital Summit 2026 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, attracting over 120 senior pharma leaders and 19 speakers. The summit focused on artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and enterprise transformation within the life scienc...
Mumbai: Marsons Limited , an India-based EHV power transformer manufacturer, and Cleanhill Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, announced on 6 October 2026, their intent to form a joint venture. Joint Venture Focus The joint venture will focus on scaling transformer di...
Mumbai: Indian equities extended their recovery on Tuesday, with benchmark indices ending sharply higher as investors stepped up purchases in pharma, private banking and oil and gas counters ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy outcome. The Sensex rallied 685.34 p...
Mumbai: Mphasis , a global AI-led technology solutions provider, announced on October 6, 2026, that it has extended its collaboration with Social Security Scotland. The contract is valued at approximately £35.4 million. Platform Management Under the new agreement, Mphasis will ma...
Mumbai: The BMC will set up 10 artificial ponds around Mumbai’s Banganga Tank in Walkeshwar and increase the number of oxygenation pumps at the site after a large number of fish were found dead in the historic water body. The measures were announced after Maharashtra Minister Man...
Mumbai: AXISCADES Technologies Limited (ACTL) announced on October 6, 2026, the incorporation of a new step-down subsidiary, XIDA DEEPTECH PRIVATE LIMITED. The new entity was incorporated in India on October 5, 2026. Subsidiary Details XIDA DEEPTECH PRIVATE LIMITED will operate a...
Indian cricketer KL Rahul was recently spotted enjoying a dinner outing with his wife, Athiya Shetty, in Mumbai's Bandra. The couple kept their evening relaxed and stylish, but it was Rahul's luxury timepiece that grabbed attention. For the outing, Rahul opted for an understated ...
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food licences of two Suraj Lama Momos outlets in Andheri West, triggering a wave of reactions from Mumbaikars online, including both criticism and disbelief from longtime fans. According to reports, the FDA has ...
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...
