Navratri and Durga Puja are among the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals in India. Although both are dedicated to Goddess Durga and celebrate the victory of good over evil, their traditions, rituals and regional expressions differ significantly. In 2026, Navratri will begin on October 11 and...
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On September 29, Khar police's Anti-Terrorism Cell arrested six Bangladeshi nationals for illegal immigration. They had entered India without valid documents and were residing in Bhayandar. Iqbal Akbarali Shaikh, the alleged facilitator, had previously been deported for similar o...
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Pune: The entire Marathwada region has been grappling with the drought-like situation. Hence, the officers have been directed to make micro planning of the water distribution from the small, medium and big dams, so that the water will last till August 2027. For this planning, the...
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Pimpri-Chinchwad: A deeply heartbreaking accident occurred on Thursday (October 1) at Diveagar beach, a well-known tourist spot in Raigad district. During a trip organised by a private coaching class from Alandi (Pune), eight students who entered the sea to swim tragically drowne...
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Pune: A businessman was chased and attacked with sickles by two men after stepping out of his office in Kolwadi, Haveli taluka, on Wednesday afternoon. The incident was captured on CCTV, which showed the attackers pursuing the victim before allegedly assaulting him. His vehicle w...
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Mumbai: Friends and neighbours of Captain Smit Machchhar, who averted a major aviation disaster despite being attacked by his co-pilot on a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, on Thursday expressed pride about his heroism, but added that they were concerned for his well-being. At...
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After months of uncertainty, 100 residents from Garib Nagar received keys to their new rehabilitation flats in Kurla. The MMRDA utilized a newly developed computerized system to ensure transparency in the allotment process. Delays in the rehabilitation were primarily due to the l...
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The ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2027 schedule launch will be streamed live on JioHotstar and telecast on Star Sports channels from 8:00 PM IST on October 1 Cricket fans in India can watch the much-awaited schedule launch of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 live on Thursday, Octob...
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Thane,October 01, 2026: In a major breakthrough following the brazen killing of local Shiv Sena (UBT) division chief Pradeep "Baloo" Purnekar, law enforcement has officially formed a dedicated Special Investigation Team (SIT) and apprehended five accused—including three women—fro...
