Central Railway’s Mumbai division conducted a special inspection to evaluate drinking water facilities across various locations. They identified 410 deficiencies, rectifying 365 while 45 are still under work. Water sources and pipelines were checked for safety and contamination during the inspect...
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NCP(SP) senior leader Mahesh Tapase criticized the Maharashtra government for delaying crop-loss compensation for farmers. The government declared drought in 265 talukas but postponed financial assistance for actual crop losses. Relief includes various administrative measures, ye...
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Cricket fever has gripped Thiruvananthapuram ahead of the first ODI between India and the West Indies, with fans adding a festive touch outside the Greenfield International Stadium. A massive 50-foot cut-out of Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma has been erected outside the venue b...
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Thane: The All India Spiritual Committee (ABAS) organized the "Vishwa Shanti Yatra 2026" at Thane's Upvan Lake on Sunday morning, drawing over 350 participants. Inspired by the teachings of Premavatar Maitreya Dadashreeji, the initiative promoted the message “I Am Peace – Peace W...
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Thane: A moving Maruti Omni car caught fire near Upvan Lake in Upvan, Thane (West), on Saturday morning. Prompt action by the Thane Fire Brigade brought the blaze under control within half an hour, preventing any major mishap. Fire Brigade Rushes To Spot According to official sou...
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India’s foreign exchange reserves declined $14.9 billion to $765.9 billion in the week ended September 18, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India on Friday. It was the steepest weekly fall in reserves since November 15, 2024. Reserves stood at $780.8 billion in t...
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Mumbai's final Ganpati visarjan highlighted a decrease in truck-mounted DJs and loudspeakers during processions. Noise levels remained high at several locations, with readings surpassing statutory limits. Awaaz Foundation recorded significant decibel levels, raising concerns abou...
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Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja is known for attracting lakhs of devotees during Ganesh Chaturthi. Among the many rituals associated with the celebrated Ganpati idol is a special tradition involving the Mumbai Fire Brigade, which pays a ceremonial salute to Lalbaugcha Raja every ...
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Pune: A 20-year-old man died after falling under the wheels of a tractor-trolley in Ghorpadi on Friday evening. The incident took place around 4 pm near Kalubai Chowk, leaving him critically injured. The deceased has been identified as Vighnesh Santosh Pawar, 20, a resident of Ad...
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Students at IIT Bombay held a candlelight march to commemorate Sahil Wakode, who allegedly committed suicide. They demanded the reconstitution of the inquiry committee examining his death and expressed concerns about its impartiality. Prof Suryanarayana Doolla, accused of caste d...
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Pune: Bigg Boss Marathi fame reel star Divya Shinde and eight to 10 others have been booked by Kale Padal police for allegedly demanding ₹5 lakh from a retired Pune Cantonment Board chief medical officer and assaulting him at his residence after he refused to pay. The suspects ha...
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Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran has flagged three near-term challenges for India: unsettled ties with the US, uncertainty in energy markets and what he described as the absence of the “so-called” artificial intelligence play in the country. Speaking at an event, Nages...
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Pune: Pune Metro witnessed a sharp rise in ridership during this year's Ganeshotsav, with more than 48.32 lakh passengers travelling on the network during the 12-day festival period from Sep 14 to Sep 25. The increased footfall also helped MahaMetro generate ₹7.49 crore in revenu...
