An earthquake measuring 3.7 in magnitude struck Palghar district at 7.16 pm on Thursday evening. The epicenter of the tremor was located in the Kurze area of Talasari taluka. Tremors were felt in parts of Talasari, including nearby Vikramgad, although no damage or casualties were...
Mumbai has received a heatwave warning as temperatures are expected to exceed typical levels in October. Following the recent withdrawal of the monsoon, weather conditions have shifted unusually quickly to hot temperatures. Maximum temperatures recorded at Santacruz and Colaba ha...
Leadership is not developed only through books, classrooms or management theories. It is often shaped by experience, difficult decisions and the ability to remain steady when circumstances are uncertain. Students of Ramachandran International Institute of Management (RIIM Pune) h...
In an initiative to enhance urban travel, Metropolitan Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee revealed that the Mumbai One app will soon allow users to book airline tickets directly. The app is being enhanced to include app-based taxi services and municipal transport bus tickets, currentl...
Mumbai: “Sir, ba na gharaa baher kaadhla!” — “Sir, my father threw me out of the house!” The anguished cry, delivered with almost startling honesty by a young Nana Patekar at the end of Vijay Tendulkar’s one-act play Pahije Jaatiche, still rings in my ears. It was 1978-79, and fo...
India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games has triggered a strong reaction on social media. After a post reported that India had formally moved ahead with its bid, several users posted racist and derogatory comments targeting India and Indians. The post was flooded...
New Delhi, Oct 8: India's corporate revenue is estimated to have grown a strong 16–16.5 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of FY27, with aggregate EBITDA margins broadly stable at 18.2–18.6 per cent even as input costs weighed on some sectors, a report said. Sequential g...
Tabis Sidique, accused in an ISIS module case, disrupted a Mumbai court hearing by threatening the presiding judge. He expressed disdain for the judiciary and used offensive language towards the government and the court. The special NIA court determined that Sidique was likely fe...
Air India and Air India Express have revised fuel surcharges on domestic and international one-way flights amid rising aviation fuel prices. The new charges will come into effect on October 9, adding to the cost of air travel for passengers. Akasa Air has also introduced fuel sur...
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The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions in isolated pockets of Mumbai and Raigad on Friday, October 9. The warning is the first heatwave alert of the post-monsoon season, with temperatures expected to remain several degrees above norm...
Para-shooters have sought an urgent independent inquiry into alleged financial corruption, extortion and manipulation in the selection process for the Para Asian Games, prompting the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) to reject the charges and insist that the team was picked ent...
The much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash is set to take centre stage at the DP World Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 as the arch-rivals are drawn in the same group. India U-19 will face Pakistan U-19 on November 8 at the Oman Cricket Academy (OCA) Ground 1 in Al Amerat, Oman. The ma...
Mumbai: Lionel Messi’s extraordinary 21-year journey in Argentina colours came to an emotional end on Tuesday as the football legend made his final international appearance in a 3-0 victory over Benin. It marked the closing chapter of a remarkable international career that brough...
Thane, October 8, 2026: The Social Development Department of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) organised various public awareness and engagement programmes for senior citizens on Wednesday, October 7, to mark World Alzheimer’s Day. The event, held at the Late Narendra Ballal ...
Central Railway has intensified its measures against ticketless travel, collecting immense penalties from offenders. Between April and September 2026, the revenue increased significantly compared to the previous year. In September alone, approximately 2.4 lakh offenders contribut...
Jalgaon: GH Raisoni College of Engineering and Management has received a four-star rating for the academic year 2024-25 under the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) 7.0 framework of the Union Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell. The college is the only institution from No...
New Delhi, October 8, 2026: Supreme Court Justice Dipankar Datta on Thursday, October 8, expressed concern over the rising number of crimes in India and questioned the court’s approach to commuting death sentences to life imprisonment. He observed that the Supreme Court’s forgivi...
Mumbai: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced that the state received investment proposals worth approximately ₹90,000 crore during its Mumbai roadshow on Thursday, potentially generating 14,375 employment opportunities. The investment commitments span renewable ...
Nashik: Protesting the action taken against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and MPs from the INDIA bloc, the Nashik City Congress Committee observed Thursday (Oct 8) as a 'Black Day for Indian Democracy'. A protest demonstration was held at the Dr Babasahe...
New Delhi : A couple of Delhi Police personnel who allegedly came under attack from the Congress workers and supporters during the INDIA bloc stir in the national capital a day before, narrated the ordeal that they underwent while trying to contain the surging crowd. A couple of ...
The mortal remains of veteran actor Nana Patekar have been transported from Goa to Pune as preparations for his final journey are underway. The actor's body was taken from Goa Medical College and Hospital to Manohar International Airport, from where it was airlifted to Pune by an...
Mumbai: The government's plan to introduce Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions above Rs 2,000 could face a delay, with implementation potentially shifting from October 15, 2026, to January 2027. According to a Reuters report citin...
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday congratulated the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited, as well as citizens at large, as the Mumbai Metro’s Line 3, or the Aqua Line, completed one year of full-route operations. The Aqua Line began operations on O...
New Delhi: BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Thursday lashed out at the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and the Congress as the opposition’s protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise ...
Pimpri-Chinchwad: The Pimpri-Chinchwad Crime Branch's Unit 4 has arrested a 41-year-old man wanted in a serious assault case after police said he had been evading arrest for several years. The suspect, identified as Narayan Sopan Dabhade, was arrested from Jambhulgaon in Maval fo...
Mumbai, October 8, 2026: Captain Siddhesh Lad and vice-captain Ayush Mhatre are eyeing a record-extending 43rd Ranji Trophy title as a young and energised Mumbai side begins its campaign against Chandigarh at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Speaking at a pre-season press conferen...
Nashik: The arrival of fresh kharif onions has significantly improved onion availability across the country, resulting in a sharp decline in average onion prices in Maharashtra. In six days, the average market price fell by nearly 14%, from ₹4,451 per quintal on Oct 1 to ₹3,900 p...
Mumbai: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat will address the inaugural session of the fourth World Hindu Congress (WHC), to be held from December 18 to 20 at the Jio World Convention Centre in BKC, Mumbai. More than 4,000 delegates from over 60 countrie...
Pune: The Additional Sessions Court in Shirur has rejected an application seeking restoration of electricity supply after a consumer paid only ₹5.24 lakh against an assessment of more than ₹2.12 crore in an alleged electricity theft case. The court's Oct 5 order means electricity...
Mumbai, October 8, 2026: This festive season, Reliance Digital brings back its much-awaited Festival of Electronics, inviting consumers to upgrade, gift and bring home the technology they have been waiting to #CelebrateWithNoExcuses. This year’s campaign celebrates the idea that ...
Navi Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) will hold an urgent meeting in the coming days to review the city’s water supply situation after MLA Manda Mhatre raised concerns over water shortages, low-pressure supply and alleged unauthorised withdrawal of water by de...
Thane, October 08, 2026: Preparation is in its final stages for the grand Navratri celebrations at Tembhi Naka, a premier spiritual and cultural landmark in Thane. Drawing hundreds of thousands of devotees every year, the festival centres around the revered idol of 'I Durgeshwari...
New York, October 7, 2026: For students and faculty from India’s engineering and technology institutions, access to global research networks often remains as important as classroom learning. Seeking to bridge that gap, the Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM) and the Unive...
Chennai: India is on course to cross 100 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2030, Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said while inaugurating Windergy India 2026. The country’s installed wind capacity stood at 59.20 GW on September 30, 2026. Joshi said the ...
Mumbai is all set to celebrate the written and spoken word as the Mumbai Literature Festival 2026, popularly known as Mumbai LitFest, returns for its 17th edition. The three-day literary extravaganza will be held from October 23 to 25 at the National Centre for the Performing Art...
Former Indian badminton champion Prakash Padukone believes India’s future sporting champions could increasingly emerge from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, provided young athletes have access to quality infrastructure, equipment and coaching. Speaking on the sidelines of the signing of...
Mumbai, October 8, 2026: Sale season advertising is easy to miss. From giant outdoor displays to offers filling social feeds, almost every brand is looking for a few extra seconds of attention. Flipkart and Philips, however, have taken that competition rather literally by moving ...
Mumbai: Kati Patang Lifestyle Ltd announced on 8 October 2026, that its Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of a 10% equity stake in Bread Private Limited, also known as Gimme NZ. The acquisition will be conducted through a share swap. Target Company Details Bread Pri...
On Thursday afternoon, a blaze erupted at a ground-plus-one-storey labour camp in Tata Nagar, resulting in the explosion of around seven gas cylinders. Thankfully, the Mumbai Fire Brigade's prompt intervention allowed for the safe evacuation of all individuals present, with no in...
Mumbai: Indian stock markets are facing intense selling pressure, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling sharply as investors struggle with rising economic uncertainty. Heavy foreign fund outflows, higher interest rates, expensive crude oil and global financial concerns ...
New York, October 7, 2026: India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations (UN) for its alleged support for terrorism, accusing Islamabad of attempting to conceal its links with terror groups while announcing rewards for the capture of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Ma...
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has invited INDIA bloc leaders for another luncheon meeting at Moets in Connaught Place, New Delhi, amid continued Opposition protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The meeting comes a day after Kharge hosted opposition l...
Maharashtra's proposed $3 billion green ammonia project faces possible cancellation after its developer, IPO-bound INOX Air Products, reportedly decided against proceeding because of commercial viability concerns. According to Moneycontrol, a person familiar with the development ...
India on Thursday strongly condemned the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia’s international airports in Riyadh and Abha, which reportedly caused civilian casualties. New Delhi described the targeting of civilian infrastructure as “completely unacceptable” and expressed solidarity wit...
New Delhi, October 8, 2026: The Indian Youth Congress has challenged Delhi Police’s decision to deny permission for a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls. New Delhi: The Delh...
A video appeared on social media showing a rat swimming in a container of gulab jamuns. This alarming footage led to protests from local residents demanding action against the sweet shop. The Food and Drug Administration inspected the shop and found it lacked the necessary regist...
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Mumbai: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav held discussions with Bhilosa Industries Managing Director Sandeep Jain in Mumbai on Thursday over a proposed investment of up to Rs 7,500 crore in the state's textile sector. The proposed project at PM MITRA Park in Dhar is ex...
Nashik: Another feather has been added to the cap of the Nashik City Police force. Police Inspector Kirti Patil has successfully completed the Bomb Disposal Course (BDC) at the National Security Guard (NSG) Training Academy in Manesar, Haryana. She has become the first woman poli...
Mumbai: Mumbai's newly appointed vice-captain Ayush Mhatre is looking forward to the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season with renewed determination, describing his elevation to the leadership role as a proud moment and an opportunity to contribute to the success of the 42-time champions....
Mumbai: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is planning a major expansion in Madhya Pradesh, with a proposed Rs 3,000 crore manufacturing project in Pithampur expected to create over 1,750 jobs. CM Meets Sun Pharma Chairman Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav met Sun Pharmaceu...
New Delhi, Oct 8: Voice AI adoption in India is rapidly transitioning from early pilots to production-led deployments, with 31 per cent of organisations moving to limited production and 13 per cent scaled across multiple customer journeys, according to a report released on Thursd...
Pune: The passing of Nana Patekar has left a deep sense of grief among residents of Donje, where the veteran actor’s farmhouse had become more than just a residence. For neighbours who had known him for years, Patekar was not merely a celebrated actor but a familiar face who inte...
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the Opposition would ensure that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat are “brought to justice”, as INDIA bl...
New Delhi, Oct 8: Reliance Jio Infocomm Chairman Akash Ambani on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a guiding light for his vision for the growth of the digital industry. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 here, he s...
Nashik: A series of accidents continues to plague the Indore-Pune highway passing through Manmad city. Another fatal accident occurred on Wednesday when a 19-year-old college student died on the spot after being run over by an Eicher tempo while crossing the road in front of St B...
Mumbai: Indian stock markets suffered a decline as surging crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows and fears of prolonged high interest rates triggered selling. The Sensex dropped 1,045.46 points, or 1.44%, to close at 71,593.24, marking its second consecutive losing s...
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