The BCCI announced India’s squads for the upcoming tour of New Zealand following a crucial selection meeting in Guwahati. The meeting came amid a change in the selection committee, with outgoing chief selector Ajit Agarkar absent from proceedings. In his absence, former India spi...
Lucknow: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli’s spokesperson has rejected a claim made by Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas president Dinesh Falahari Maharaj that the former India captain was paid Rs 5 crore to visit spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan. In an o...
Noida, October 6: The International School Sports Organisation (ISSO) National Badminton Championship 2026–27 concluded at Prometheus School, Noida, bringing together 590 student-athletes from 106 international curriculum schools across India for five days of high-quality competi...
Mumbai: Varun Beverages Limited (VBL) has approved an investment of up to Rs 4.10 crore to acquire up to 26 per cent equity stake in Jager Renewables Private Limited, strengthening its push towards renewable energy and lower power costs. The company's Investment and Borrowing Com...
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, was detained by Delhi Police on Wednesday, October 7, during an INDIA bloc protest near Jantar Mantar over demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Visuals from the protest site showed a hea...
New Delhi, October 7, 2026: Three Indian nationals rescued from a Turkish-owned cargo vessel following a Russian drone strike in the Black Sea are in “stable condition”, the Indian Embassy in Romania said, adding that they would receive all necessary assistance for their “safe an...
New Delhi, October 7, 2026: Opposition MPs on Wednesday headed towards Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and demand his removal, stepping up the INDIA bloc’s agitation over alleged “vote chori”. The MPs travelled in buses towa...
Mumbai: HDFC Bank has reduced its Marginal Cost of Funds-Based Lending Rate (MCLR) by 5 to 15 basis points across different tenures, offering potential relief to borrowers whose loans are linked to the benchmark. The revised rates came into effect from October 7. Interestingly, t...
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Wednesday said he would examine an application seeking the recall of the Supreme Court’s split verdict in the case challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) A...
The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay has reportedly sought suggestions from students on alternatives to ceiling fans as part of a broader wellness initiative in the wake of the death by suicide of second-year student Sahil Wakode last month. The institute has come up with a ...
The Maharashtra Congress on Tuesday questioned the state government over the deployment of a large police contingent near an ongoing protest by MPSC students in Pune, alleging that authorities were preparing to use similar tactics that it claimed were employed during a recent tri...
Mumbai: Data-driven decision-making and advanced technology must be leveraged to make the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) sewerage pumping stations more efficient, reliable and responsive, directed Additional Municipal Commissioner (Western Suburbs) Dr. Vipin Sharma. B...
Mumbai recorded a 44% rise in malaria cases and a sharp 709% increase in H1N1 (swine flu) cases this monsoon compared to the same period last year
Powai police filed a case against eight individuals for allegedly defrauding a landowner of Rs 100 crore. The complaint was registered by Narottam Chitaranjan Sharma on February 25, 2026. Allegations include the use of forged documents to claim ownership of land leased in 1948. T...
Navi Mumbai, October 7, 2026: Marathi, as a mother tongue, is one of the most effective ways of connecting people and should be used with pride in everyday life, said noted speaker and author Dr Sanjay Upadhye while addressing a gathering in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. Upadhye was ...
Mumbai, October 7, 2026: The Maharashtra government is duty-bound to ensure that public recruitment examinations are conducted free, fairly and without malpractices, the Bombay High Court said on Wednesday while hearing a plea over continuing student protests in Pune against alle...
Thane, October 7, 2026: With the Navratrotsav festival just around the corner, organisers across Thane are rushing to secure permissions for erecting festive mandaps (pandal structures). Out of a total of 237 applications submitted to the municipal corporation, only 80 have been ...
Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Wednesday, snapping a two-session winning streak as the Reserve Bank of India’s rate hike and shift towards tighter monetary policy weighed on investor sentiment. The Sensex dropped 429.11 points, or 0.59 percent, to settle ...
The Narendra Modi Stadium received a bomb threat early on Wednesday during the India U19 vs Australia U19 game. The stadium was among several locations across Ahmedabad, including the High Court and multiple schools and colleges, to receive bomb-threat emails at around 11 a.m. As...
Nashik: Nashik Lok Sabha MP Rajabhau Waje presented India's perspective on social development during a discussion on social development in the Third Committee of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA-81). Addressing representatives from various countries, Waje spoke abou...
Mumbai, October 7, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches at 12 premises in Mumbai and Ahmedabad in connection with a money laundering investigation into alleged bank fraud involving companies of the Tayal group, and alleged attempts to use insolvency proce...
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Mumbai’s Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), one of the country’s oldest government engineering institutes, is set to get new hostels for boys and girls...
New Delhi, Oct 7: Paralympic champions Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel will lead the Indian contingent as flag bearers at the Opening Ceremony of the Asian Para Games, scheduled to be held from October 18 to 24 in Nagoya, Japan. Bhagat, one of India’s most decorated para badminto...
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will meet leading industrialists in Mumbai on October 8 as the state steps up efforts to attract fresh investment and create employment ahead of the proposed Global Investors Summit 2027. The outreach will focus strongly on pha...
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said the central bank sees no concerns over the asset quality of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) despite high liquidity in the banking system. Speaking at the post-Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press conf...
New Delhi, October 7, 2026: GAIL (India) Limited has launched Season 2 of its consumer awareness campaign, ‘Wah Kya Energy Hai’, unveiling four short-format films on its official YouTube channel, along with a campaign anthem, ‘Naye Bharat Ki Nayi Energy’. Consumer Outreach The ca...
Mumbai, Oct 7: The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking on Wednesday presented its budget estimates for the financial year 2027-28, projecting an overall deficit of Rs 1,317.50 crore and a capital expenditure outlay of Rs 647.79 crore. The undertaking, wh...
India has strongly rejected the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) remarks on Jammu and Kashmir and New Delhi’s actions against terror infrastructure in Pakistan, saying the grouping is “unable to distinguish between the victim and perpetrator”. Lok Sabha MP from West Tr...
Mumbai: The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has held that the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Chandrapur, acted “illegally” and without jurisdiction by taking custody of a five-yearold girl from a couple who had raised her since she was six days old. Also Watch: Justices Urm...
Elon Musk-led satellite communications company Starlink has structured its operations in India to meet the country’s security requirements and other regulatory conditions, Lauren Dreyer, Vice President of Business Operations at SpaceX’s Starlink, said on Wednesday. According to a...
Mumbai: Despite Mumbai Police recording high detection rates in crimes against women, official data and recent cases suggest that ensuring women’s safety remains a challenge. Also Watch: Mumbai registered 596 rape cases between January 1 and August 31, 2026, with 588 accused arre...
The Income Tax Department has reportedly conducted searches at the Mumbai offices of Prime Focus Ltd on Wednesday morning (October 7), just a month before the release of highly anticipated Ramayana . The development comes at a crucial time for Prime Focus, which is headed by Nami...
Mumbai: The Borivali police have registered an FIR against two women for allegedly attempting to extort money from the owner of Radhakrishna Hotel Banquet Fast Food in Borivali. The women allegedly extorted Rs1 lakh from hotelier Jay Shah, and demanded an additional Rs6 lakh. The...
Indian kabaddi star Sanju Devi has issued clarification after videos of her arriving after winning the Asian Games 2026 gold medal have gone viral. Social media videos showed Devi navigating outside the airport alone, without any recognition of reception from fans. Devi addressed...
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday wrote to Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma seeking the removal of Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Chairperson Vivek Bhimanwar while a proposed judicial inquiry is underway into alleged irregularities a...
Shakti Mohan’s world usually comes with movement, music and bright stage lights, but her home in Mumbai is almost the complete opposite. In a home tour shared on the Nritya Shakti YouTube channel on October 3, the dancer and choreographer opened up her Bandra apartment, revealing...
Koffee With Karan Season 9 is all set to premiere on October 14, 2026. Ahead of its release, details about the guest lineup have been creating buzz. According to the latest report, two Ananyas are set to share the Koffee couch, while another much-loved Bollywood couple and new pa...
Pune: Dr Smita Yogesh Jadhav is entering electoral politics for the first time after the BJP fielded her from the Pune Division Graduates' constituency in the Maharashtra Legislative Council election. An educationist and media executive, Jadhav has held senior positions in the DY...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) on October 8 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. The event runs from October 7 to 10. The Prime Minister is expected to inaugurate it at around 10 am and address the gathering. The Departmen...
Bajaj Finance on Wednesday increased fixed deposit (FD) interest rates by 15-40 basis points across tenures ranging from 12 to 60 months, with the revised rates taking effect from Oct 7. The revision follows the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee raising the ...
Pune: Pune Police have termed the ongoing Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) protests at three locations in the city "unauthorised", stating that organisers had obtained permission only for the first day and continued the agitations without seeking permission for subseq...
If a voter has changed residence, the ECI cannot ask the voter to submit the enumeration form, the Bench said.
Mumbai: HDFC Mutual Fund has launched the HDFC Nifty LargeMidcap250 Plus 8-13 yr G-Sec 70:30 Index Fund, offering investors a combination of equity and government securities through a single scheme. The open-ended index fund will track the Nifty LargeMidcap250 Plus 8-13 yr G-Sec ...
Mumbai: Stating that the rupee may be "undervalued" as per many estimates, Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday assured that the Reserve Bank of India will ensure that the currency "stabilises" and will support it in reaching its "correct value". Also Watch: Speaking to reporter...
Actor Rajpal Yadav revealed the title of his next film during a Supreme Court hearing on Wednesday (October 7). The actor told Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant that his upcoming film will be titled Solah Sawan Jhel Ke and will draw from the legal and financial troubles he ...
Latur: As Latur in Maharashtra is reeling under drought, the district administration has decided to take step-wise actions, including identification of government wells and borewells, followed by acquisition of these water bodies and roping in tankers if required. Maharashtra’s d...
Noida: Inox Green Energy Services Limited has completed payment for the transfer of Wind World India Limited’s 4.5 GW wind operations and maintenance business, marking a major expansion of its renewable energy services portfolio. Rs 550 Crore Transaction The payment was completed...
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday welcomed the inauguration of a Namghar in Pune, Maharashtra, describing it as a heartwarming example of how Assam’s rich traditions and spiritual heritage are finding a home beyond the state. A heartwarming feeling t...
Mumbai: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri urged senior officials of the Maharashtra police to take strict action against the accused after an IndianOil employee Mahesh Shelke after he was allegedly stabbed to death while carrying out his official duties ...
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday said the students protesting against alleged malpractices in the MPSC examinations are not anti-social elements, and stressed that the state government was duty-bound to ensure that public recruitment exams are conducted impartially. Als...
The Maharashtra government has set a deadline of up to nine months for bike taxi aggregators, including Ola, Uber and Rapido, to shift their operations to fully electric fleets, according to a report by The Indian Express. Following directions from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavi...
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Yogesh Khotkar, a man with mental illness residing within the jurisdiction of the City Chowk Police Station, had been suffering from a mental illness for the past 13 years. Following the death of his parents, his condition deteriorated severely as there...
In a significant ruling, the Bombay high court stressed the importance of ensuring fairness in public recruitment tests. The court affirmed students' right to protest against suspected wrongdoing in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission exams. Authorities have maintained a me...
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has made a well deserved return to the national set up for the first time since 2022. The 36-year-old was named in India's squad for the 5-match T20I series against New Zealand, ending his near four-year exile. Kumar's return comes on the back of stellar perform...
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking is set to roll out a new generation of Olectra Greentech electric buses in Mumbai. The buses are equipped with advanced Blade Battery technology, which is expected to offer a longer range and enhanced safet...
Shaila alias Charlette Gonsalves, a 51-year-old woman from Agashi, died following a snake bite at her home. She was bitten in her kitchen early Tuesday morning and was taken for treatment. After receiving initial care, her condition worsened, necessitating transfers between hospi...
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