Central team to assess losses in 32,823 drought-affected villages
MUMBAI: With 73% of Maharashtra’s villages facing severe drought, the state government on Tuesday fast-tracked damage assessments to expedite central relief funds for farmers
MUMBAI: With 73% of Maharashtra’s villages facing severe drought, the state government on Tuesday fast-tracked damage assessments to expedite central relief funds for farmers
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Thane, October 17, 2026: The Thane Sessions Court has dismissed an appeal filed by a 70-year-old retired man challenging his conviction in a cheque dishonour case involving Rs 2 lakh, holding that he failed to establish his defence that the cheque was not issued towards a legally...
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Persistent rain has put the fifth and final T20 International between India and West Indies in Bengaluru under serious threat, with the match facing a potential washout on Saturday. The toss, scheduled for 6:30 PM IST, has been delayed as relentless showers continue to disrupt pr...
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Pune: Demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and raising concerns over the functioning of democratic institutions, around 250 protesters associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Pune participated in a ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest front o...
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As expected, Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 took the box office by storm on its first day (Thursday) and minted Rs. 59.70 crore net (all languages). However, Nelson's directorial, on its second day, dropped and earned Rs. 37.10 crore net in India, taking the two-day total to Rs. 96...
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The IPL 2027 Auction is all set to be held on December 16 as per reports. After three seasons, the event returns to India with the ITC Grand Hotel in Goa set to host all 10 teams. The date clashes with the India vs Sri Lanka ODI on the same day, played in Bengaluru. IPL 2027 Auct...
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Mumbai: The Mumbai Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) on Saturday issued a show-cause notice to Bollywood actor Imran Khan, asking why his Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card should not be cancelled. The actor has been given 15 days to respond to the notice. Accordin...
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Mumbai, October 17, 2026: The Maharashtra unit of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) will oppose the state Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to prohibit the sale of loose spice powders and mixed masalas, warning that mandatory packaging could increase price...
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Mumbai, October 17, 2026: Actor Imran Khan has approached the Bombay High Court challenging a notice directing him to leave India by October 28 over his alleged participation in a political protest in Mumbai, calling the order arbitrary, unlawful and disproportionate. The 43-year...
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Kalyan, October 17, 2026: In a major step towards easing traffic congestion between Ambivli and Shahad, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has asked the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a new six...
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Mumbai: A large municipal garbage bin near Mumbadevi Temple, the city's presiding deity, has become a source of foul odour and inconvenience for local traders and devotees visiting the shrine during Navratri. The garbage bin, located a short distance from the temple in the Dagina...
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Mumbai, October 17, 2026: The Maharashtra government has expanded coverage for PET-CT scans under the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) and Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, aiming to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for cancer patients. The Public He...
