Day after Diwali, Mumbai’s AQI jumps to 171. Eight areas cross into ‘poor’
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Local
Mumbai: Diwali travellers heading out of Mumbai are facing steep hikes in private bus fares, with complaints of operators taking advantage of the festive rush and limited availability of alternative transport options. Complaints of fares rising two to three times above regular ra...
Free Press Journal · Nov 9, 2026

Local
Mumbai: The Indian rupee strengthened by 24 paise to 93.74 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, supported by falling crude oil prices, renewed foreign investment inflows and hopes of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The domestic currency opened at 93.85...
Free Press Journal · Nov 9, 2026

safety
Pune: The Pune Fire Brigade received a total of 94 fire-related emergency calls between 3 pm on Lakshmi Pujan day and 7 am the following morning, with firecrackers suspected to be the cause of the incidents. No injuries or loss of life were reported. The fire incidents were repor...
Free Press Journal · Nov 9, 2026

safety
The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) declared it a Level-I fire call at 10.11 p.m., deploying a large number of its personnel along with those from the police, BEST, ward and 108 ambulance service for dousing operations...
The Hindu — Mumbai · Nov 9, 2026

government
New Delhi: India could emerge as one of the key beneficiaries of a changing global investment environment following the US midterm election results, with the possibility of lower crude oil prices, softer global bond yields and improved foreign investment flows, according to a rep...
Free Press Journal · Nov 9, 2026
safety
A fire occurred late on Sunday night between Nallasopara and Virar, damaging important signalling equipment. Train operations on the Western Railway were disrupted due to failed track circuits in that section. As a result, trains from the UP heading towards Mumbai experienced del...
Times of India — Mumbai · Nov 9, 2026

Local
Mumbai: Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp reversal on Monday as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty erased early gains and slipped into negative territory despite positive global cues and renewed foreign investor interest. The BSE Sensex declined around 150 points, while the ...
Free Press Journal · Nov 9, 2026

Local
Mumbai: Mumbai began Monday under clear skies, but residents continued to experience warm and humid conditions as the Diwali season coincided with persistent pollution. A layer of smog was visible across several parts of the city, with visuals from Bandra showing the skyline obsc...
Free Press Journal · Nov 9, 2026

Local
Mumbai: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt gave fans an intimate glimpse into her Diwali celebrations with husband Ranbir Kapoor, daughter Raha and the Kapoor family. She shared a series of warm pictures from the festivities on her social media account. The actress’ latest post offered a ...
Free Press Journal · Nov 9, 2026

business
Pune: With markets witnessing heavy crowds during Diwali shopping, thieves have been targeting women in busy shopping areas across Pune. In three separate incidents within six days, thieves stole more than ₹1.11 lakh in cash from women's bags in Shanipar and Tulsibaug. In the lat...
Free Press Journal · Nov 9, 2026

News
Singapore: Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Sunday inaugurated the Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026 in Bangkok, with the month-long celebrations showcasing Indian culture and strengthening people-to-people ties between the two countries. H.E. Prime Minister M...
Free Press Journal · Nov 9, 2026
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Mid-Day · Nov 9, 2026