Jalna: Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Saturday intensified his agitation on the eighth day of his indefinite hunger strike, refusing water, intravenous fluids and medical treatment as he pressed the Maharashtra government to fulfil the Maratha community's pen...
El Nino, the three-year-old from trainer Malesh Narredu’s stable, appeals most for the Southern Command Gold Trophy, the feature event on the fifth day of the Pune racing season at the Pune Race Course here on Sunday. David, from trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha’s stable, is expected t...
NorthEast United FC are looking to carry their recent momentum into the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season, with the club strengthening its off-field identity through a partnership with global sportswear brand Reebok. The club unveiled its new Reebok jersey in Mumbai, mark...
New Delhi, September 5, 2026: The cost of funds for banks is expected to decline by up to 50 basis points as robust Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR(B), inflows boost liquidity and reduce dependence on higher-cost certificates of deposit (CDs), as per multiple report...
Mumbai, September 5, 2026: The top two seeds Ketaki Thite and Myra Oak both produced impressive performances and won their respective Girls U-19 singles and Women’s singles semi-final matches of the Mumbai Suburban District Championship & Selection Tournament 2026, organised by G...
Pune: The murder investigation into Ketan Agarwal has taken a fresh turn with Pune Police arresting another person who allegedly had prior knowledge of the conspiracy. The arrested accused has been identified as Ritesh Hinge, a classmate and friend of prime accused Chetan Chaudha...
New Delhi: Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted India’s growth in higher education, startups, skill development, manufacturing and energy while addressing the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) in Delhi on Saturday. PM @narendramodi partic...
Mira Bhayandar, September 5, 2026: Thane's District Deputy Commissioner of Animal Husbandry has asked the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) to reconsider the controversial order penalising citizens for feeding stray animals outside designated spots. The official has ask...
Pune: Social activist Vidyanand Bapat, who recently made headlines for demanding a ban on DJs and high-decibel sound systems during Ganeshotsav in Pune, is once again at the centre of attention after a video purportedly showing him dancing to DJ music went viral on social media. ...
Mumbai, September 5, 2026: A 20-year-old youth died after sustaining serious head injuries in an accident in Bandra West. The accident occurred on Friday night, and the youth succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment on Saturday. The deceased, identified as Shubham Pra...
The familiar India-Pakistan pre-match script played out once again as India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana did not exchange a handshake during the toss ahead of their Women's Asia Cup 2026 clash in Dubai on Saturday. The absence of the customary gesture...
Navi Mumbai, September 5, 2026: A 10-year-old boy who left his home in Kalwa after a minor argument with his mother travelled alone by local train to Panvel and was reunited with his parents around midnight after a WhatsApp message about the child being found was forwarded. The b...
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana Khan has won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 clash on Saturday. Neither Pakistan or India have made any changes to their line up, with India having already made their spot in the semi-finals. Toss and Playing...
Thane, September 5, 2026: The Deputy Chief Minister Dahi Handi festival, organised by the Shiv Sena Kopri division at Ashtavinayak Chowk in Kopri, unfolded with immense fervour and enthusiasm. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde attended the event to boost the morale of the parti...
Mumbai, September 5, 2026: The Mumbai police have imposed prohibitory orders across the Brihanmumbai region from midnight on September 9 to 11:59 pm on September 23, 2026, citing intelligence inputs pointing to a potential threat to public peace, human life and property. The orde...
Bollywood actor Govinda participated in the Youth Shakti Dahi Handi event, where he appeared to indirectly address the allegations made against him by his wife, Sunita Ahuja. While speaking about the cultural significance of the event, the actor urged fans to continue supporting ...
Mumbai, September 5, 2026: The Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has dismissed a challenge filed by two daughters against recovery proceedings initiated to recover money allegedly owed by their deceased father, holding that they could not escape liability a...
Navi Mumbai, September 5, 2026: Navi Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde has ordered a special enforcement drive to remove unauthorised hawkers, clear abandoned vehicles and shut paan shops operating within 50 metres of schools and colleges ahead of Ganeshotsav. Shinde...
To mark Teachers' Day, the Shikshan Vikas Manch of the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre has organized a state-level essay competition for teachers on the practical, conscious, and effective use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the teaching-learning process. The central theme of the co...
Before mobile payments became routine, India had to first learn that a phone could be used in place of cash. Vijay Shekhar Sharma was among the early entrepreneurs who pushed that behavioural shift at scale. Through Paytm, mobile payments moved from an unfamiliar idea to an every...
Mumbai: As Dahi Handi celebrations swept across Mumbai with zeal and enthusiasm on Saturday, at least 32 Govindas were reported injured while participating in festivities across the city. According to the latest report by news agency IANS , of the 32 Govindas injured during the c...
Workers were dismantling the iron frame after the event organised by the Vighnaharta Mandal concluded, and a heavy portion fell on Pathan
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is likely to open India’s commodity derivatives market to foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) by allowing them to trade in select contracts from September, according to a report by CNBC TV-18. The proposed framework will permit FPI...
An Indian national has been charged in the US with drug trafficking and possessing an illegal firearm after federal agents allegedly found more than 40 pounds of methamphetamine during searches in California, the US Department of Justice said. According to court documents, 50-yea...
Mumbai: BJP Maharashtra president Ravindra Chavan has been supporting the ‘Ek Bandhan, Rakshabandhan’ initiative organised by Dombivli-based Rohit Acharekar and his fellow riders, which seeks to express gratitude towards Indian soldiers and spread the message of patriotism. The i...
Thane, September 5, 2026: Ten human pyramid participants, or Govindas, were hospitalised across two major civic facilities in Thane following multiple accidents during the Dahi Handi celebrations on Friday. Among those injured is a 65-year-old man who sustained a serious head tra...
Mumbai, September 5, 2026: The Bombay High Court has held that a Valuer appointed by the Court Receiver cannot be denied reasonable remuneration merely because prior court sanction was not obtained for fees exceeding the prescribed limit. The ruling came while deciding the claim ...
Mumbai: A seven-year-old boy died after a brick column allegedly collapsed on him during a local Dahi Handi celebration in Malvani, Malad West on Saturday, turning the festivities into tragedy. According to reports, the deceased has been identified as seven-year-old Rudra Kadam. ...
A seven-year-old boy tragically died during a local Dahi Handi celebration in Malad West. The accident occurred when a brick column collapsed on the child while playing. He was rushed to Malvani General Hospital for immediate medical attention. However, hospital authorities later...
Achieving a high-salary job and living a luxurious life is a dream for many, but it’s those who choose a different path that truly stand out. Shardendu Tiwari, a former engineer at Amazon, made the bold decision to leave behind a lucrative career in the corporate sector to serve ...
Thane, September 5, 2026: In a heart-warming celebration of inclusion and joy, the Shri Anand Charitable Trust organised a special Dahi Handi event exclusively for neurodivergent and differently-abled children at Krantikaripada Rango Bapuji Gupte Chowk, Talaopali Corner, on Frida...
India’s goods movement and formal economic activity continued to show strength in August, with eway bill generation rising 7.7% year-on-year to 139.08 million, making it the third-highest monthly count since the system was introduced. An eway bill is an electronically generated d...
New Delhi, September 5, 2026: India’s courts have repeatedly stressed a basic principle of criminal justice: bail is the rule and jail is the exception. Yet for thousands of people caught in the criminal justice system, imprisonment begins well before a court decides whether they...
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday joined Dahi Handi celebrations organised by Rajyog Pratishthan in Mumbai's Worli, where he was seen breaking the handi with a coconut amid enthusiastic Janmashtami festivities across the city. Visuals shared X showe...
New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced the rescheduling of the men's international friendly between India and Panama on Sunday. The fixture which was set to happen on September 26 will now be played on September 25. The highly anticipated match against ...
Pune: A 45-year-old woman was killed by an iron rod from a Dahi Handi arch in Old Sangvi while the festival structure was being dismantled, police said on Saturday. The police clarified that a sound speaker did not fall on the woman, as reported initially. An iron rod from the to...
Nagpur: A 38-year-old woman died in Maharashtra’s Nagpur after she was allegedly assaulted by her husband during a heated argument over her decision to attend a dance class instead of preparing food at home, police said. The incident came to light after the woman’s condition dete...
The wait is finally over as the Miss World 2026 grand finale takes place today, September 5, bringing together 111 contestants from across the globe for one of the most anticipated beauty pageant events of the year. The prestigious ceremony is being held in Nha Trang, Vietnam, wh...
At the ‘Sanskruti Yuva Pratisthan Dahi Handi’ celebration in Vartak Nagar, Thane, organised by Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik, Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav praised the electrifying atmosphere at the event. The India star was impressed by the enthusiasm and energy displa...
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, felicitated and interacted with the Indian school students who delivered the country’s best-ever performance at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026, securing nine medals, inc...
New Delhi: Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Teachers’ Day honoured the memory of his late father, Ramesh Tendulkar, by announcing the Professor Ramesh Tendulkar Memorial Fellowship, an initiative aimed at supporting young doctors specialising in cleft and craniofacial c...
The Vishva Hindu Parishad has decided to bar Muslims from Navratri garba and dandiya events. Organizers must verify Hindu identity of participants through Aadhaar cards and tilak. VHP spokesperson Shriraj Nair stated the decision aims to protect cultural character of festivals. T...
New Delhi: Gold prices ended the week nearly 3% lower as stronger US economic data, rising crude oil prices and changing expectations around the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate move weighed on bullion. According to India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) data, 24-cara...
Bengaluru: The Congress government's pet project of Bengaluru Tunnel Road project may have to go back to the drawing board over its plan to build the tunnel under road beneath Lalbagh, with Geological Survey of India (GI) expert committee report flagging a series of serious geolo...
The latest episode of Samay Raina's show India’s Got Latent is now streaming on Netflix, and this time, actors Varun Dhawan and Medha Shankr joined the panel alongside comedians Sharon Verma and Nishant Tanwar. While the episode featured plenty of fun and roasting moments, it was...
The Jan Swasthya Abhiyan has conducted an investigation into the daily hospital admission costs in Maharashtra, revealing that expenses can soar between twenty-four thousand and sixty-two thousand rupees. This figure starkly contrasts with the average monthly income of Maharashtr...
Mumbai: As Dahi Handi celebrations swept across Mumbai on Saturday, several Govindas were injured while participating in human-pyramid formations, though no serious injuries had been reported as of now. According to preliminary information received from government and Brihanmumba...
Pune: Pune Police have registered cases against two five-star hotels, JW Marriott Hotel Pune and Sheraton Grand Pune, for allegedly failing to provide timely information about foreign nationals staying at their properties. The action was initiated as part of a city-wide drive to ...
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) approval to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.99% in private-sector lender ICICI Bank. The approval covers up to 9.99% of ICICI Bank’s paid-up share capital or voting rights, the ...
New Delhi: Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have maintained their buying momentum in Indian equities at the start of September, extending the positive trend seen during July and August. During the first four days of September, FPI inflows into Indian equities stood at around Rs...
As part of Janmashtami festivities, 'govindas' form multi-tiered human pyramids to break 'Dahi Handis' (claypots filled with curd) suspended mid-air.
The possibility of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raising interest rates at its October monetary policy meeting has increased after the central bank announced a ₹7 trillion variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auction to absorb excess liquidity from the banking system. According to...
Mumbai: Ahead of Ganeshotsav, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has compared the sound generated by DJ systems to that of an earthquake and urged people to celebrate the festival in a traditional manner. Speaking to reporters in Pune on Friday, Fadnavis said, “The nois...
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Reacting to the traders protest in Bhopal over BMC's sealing drive, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Saturday, said the state government would present all the difficulties faced by the city in connection with the city’s master plan before the Supreme Court....
Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has planned to film a fly-on-the-wall documentary series following the 42-time champion senior men’s team through their upcoming domestic season and have asked for the permission of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to g...
Responding to escalating air quality concerns, the BMC has implemented tough penalties for construction sites that fail to adopt effective air pollution mitigation strategies. Architects and developers could face suspension of licenses or revocation of development permissions if ...
Navi Mumbai: Ahead of Dahi Handi celebrations, HELP Foundation has appealed to organisers, Govinda groups and participants to give top priority to safety and ensure adequate emergency arrangements at celebration venues. Also Watch: The foundation has urged organisers to make safe...
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