Navi Mumbai, September 12, 2026: Public Ganesh mandals and organisers of religious festivals will have to use prepaid smart meters for temporary electricity connections from this year, with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) making advance pay...
Ahmedabad, September 12, 2026: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has said India’s electoral process is among the most transparent in the world, with verification carried out at every stage, from preparing electoral rolls to counting votes. Kumar made the remarks at ...
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Rohit Gavit, son of MLA Rajendra Gavit, was arrested and remanded in police custody for four days. The number of accused in the hospital attack case has now increased to twenty-two. Police have arrested fourteen people so far in connection with the incident. The Bombay High Court...
New Delhi, September 12, 2026: The Congress on Saturday welcomed BRICS’s growing influence but urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use India’s chairmanship of the grouping to restore the country’s diplomatic space and stature among Global South nations. It said declarations of ...
Pimpri-Chinchwad: A Punjab-registered Porsche Panamera has come under the scanner of the Pimpri-Chinchwad traffic police in Pune for an improper number plate and black film on its windows. Police said the luxury car was frequently seen in Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune and had also dr...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed BRICS leaders at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday as India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit, bringing together leaders of the grouping for talks focused on cooperation and collective action. Modi received Russian President Vladimir Putin,...
New Delhi: India’s BRICS Presidency in 2026 is helping reshape its relationship with Gulf countries, taking a partnership traditionally centred on oil towards technology, investment, clean energy and food security, according to a report. Sharing my concluding remarks during the B...
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday welcomed a proposal from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) to promote social sciences research in the state. माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री सम्राट चौधरी जी से आज ल...
Ahilyanagar: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's wife, Amruta Fadnavis, on Saturday, reacting to the Maratha community's reservation demands, described the matter as "very sensitive" and expressed hope that the State Government would find a solution. Speaking to report...
Navi Mumbai, September 12, 2026: Citizens of Navi Mumbai have demanded immediate action from civic officials after a thick haze, suspected to be pollution, engulfed the popular Mini Seashore at Vashi early Friday morning. Residents who had stepped out for their routine morning wa...
Pune: Pune Traffic Police have announced special traffic arrangements across the city from Sept 12 to 14 in view of the expected rush of devotees and Ganesh Mandals arriving to purchase idols and install them for Ganeshotsav 2026. The arrangements will remain in force from 6 am t...
Mumbai, September 12, 2026: The Bhandup police have seized banned gutkha, flavoured areca nut and scented tobacco products worth Rs 20.21 lakh during a raid in Nahur. Nine persons have been detained in connection with the case, while five vehicles allegedly used for transporting ...
Pune: A minor girl was allegedly forced into prostitution after being brought to a flat in Shivane, following which the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of the Pune police rescued her and arrested three persons, including two women and a suspected pimp. The arrested suspects ha...
Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to strengthen healthcare infrastructure at nine civic-run hospitals and maternity homes with modern facilities, including modular operation theatres (OTs), intensive care units (ICUs), upgraded labour rooms and advanced neonatal c...
Navi Mumbai, September 12, 2026: A 20-year-old man who allegedly posed as a policeman and robbed a 30-year-old man of Rs 40,000 in Turbhe was arrested by the APMC police within a few hours of the incident, with CCTV footage and technical analysis helping the police trace him. His...
Pune: General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), visited Headquarters Southern Command in Pune and reviewed the Command’s operational preparedness and ongoing capability enhancement initiatives. The COAS was briefed by Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar, General Officer ...
Bengaluru: The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) on Saturday named India's probable squad of 24 players for the 2026 Asia Cup in Dhaka as the defending champions look to bag a second title. News BCCI announces a support framework for the Cricket Association for th...
Mumbai: Actor Naman Shaw has reacted to Rohit Roy's 'dustbin medium' remark on television and said that too much Botox has travelled straight into his brain and frozen it. Known for his roles in popular television shows like Mangal Lakshmi, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kyunki Saas Bhi ...
Eighteen-year-old Indian wushu athlete Divyanshi has threatened to take her own life after being dropped from India’s Asian Games 2026 squad at the last minute. The teenager was removed from the women’s 60kg Sanda category shortly before the Indian contingent is scheduled to leav...
As global leaders assembled in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit , a small but striking detail at the venue quickly caught attention. The official country placard placed before Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried the name “Bharat”, rather than “India”. Positioned prominently a...
Jalna: Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil and members of the community held a meeting at Antarwali Sarati at 12 pm on Saturday to discuss the proposed march to Mumbai and decide its date. Moreover, today marks the 15th day of Jarange's indefinite hunger strike at An...
The species named Gegeneophis chandgadi has been discovered by a multi-institutional team of researchers from the Kolhapur region (Chandgad) of the northern Western Ghats....
Mumbai: As Mumbai gears up to welcome Lord Ganesha, the city’s favourite festive sweet is all set to reach homes in a new way. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has organised ‘Modak Mahotsav 2026’, offering Mumbaikars traditional ukadiche (steamed) and fried modaks pre...
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has refused to discharge businessman Gautam Khandjua, accused of abetting the suicide of popular VJ Nafisa Joseph, holding that the circumstances preceding her death were sufficient for the trial to continue. Justice M.M. Sathaye dismissed Khandjua’s...
Thane : The Tribal Development Department is launching a "Snakebite Awareness and Prevention Campaign" from September 19 to 26 across all government, aided ashram schools, Eklavya Model Residential Schools, and student hostels in Thane district. Given that many of these residenti...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is welcoming some of the world’s most prominent political leaders to New Delhi as India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed world leaders and other dignitaries at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi as India hosted the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit. The summit got underway with PM Modi delivering his opening address and welcoming the participating lea...
Thane: Environmental activists and local residents staged a public demonstration near the main entrance of Tikuji-ni-Wadi on Saturday morning, protesting the Thane Municipal Corporation’s (TMC) proposed Biodiversity Park on land adjacent to Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). Ope...
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, explored the Iranian Hall, a heritage space showcasing the country's rich cultural and artistic traditions. His visit highlighted the cultural exchange between India and Iran alongside the di...
Thane: In a major breakthrough against local vehicle theft, the Mumbra Police have arrested a 20-year-old man and apprehended a juvenile accomplice, resolving four separate theft cases and recovering property valued at ₹2,12,000. Also Watch: The action unfolded on September 6, 20...
Mumbai: Mumbai’s water stock dropped marginally to 96.29 per cent on Saturday, down from 96.41 per cent recorded a day earlier, even as the city’s seven reservoirs received no rainfall in the past 24 hours. The latest figures were recorded by the BMC’s Hydraulic Engineer’s Depart...
As Chinese President Xi Jinping lands in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit—marking his first visit to India in seven years since the October 2019 Mamallapuram summit—the red carpet and diplomatic optics mask a historical pattern that Indian foreign policy cannot afford to ignor...
Maratha quota: Jarange announces indefinite stir in Mumbai's Azad Maidan from Sep 19
Fashion shows are all about confidence, poise and owning the runway, but even the most carefully planned appearances can come with unexpected mishaps. Supermodel Alicia Kaur recently experienced one such moment during a fashion event in Mumbai when her heel broke mid-walk. Howeve...
Research is the foundation of knowledge creation, innovation and societal progress. In the modern world, nations that invest in meaningful research are better equipped to address economic, social, technological and environmental challenges. India has made significant progress in ...
Bollywood actress Prachi Desai, who primarily works in Hindi films, is known for her performances in Bol Bachchan, Rock On!!, and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai. She will turn 38 on Saturday, September 12, 2026, on the occasion of her birthday. Take a look at some of the interesting...
India will face Sri Lanka in the final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 on Sunday, September 13, with both teams aiming to finish the tournament with the title. The summit clash will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with the match scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IS...
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi. The meeting comes against the backdrop of Pezeshkian’s visit to India to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in the national capital. #WATCH | Delhi: Iranian...
What happens when a family from Finland leaves behind the quiet Nordic landscapes and moves to one of the world's most vibrant cities? For Touko Helanen and Janika Tuunainen, the answer is a colourful new chapter in Mumbai, which they are now documenting for the world through soc...
Sir Adamjee Peerbhoy initiated the Neral-Matheran narrow-gauge railway construction. This challenging 21-km line was built by hand through steep terrain. Four German steam engines powered the trains from 1907 until 1982. Peerbhoy also developed accommodation and facilities to enc...
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has suggested a series of changes to the closing auction session (CAS), including revised methods for settling derivatives contracts on expiry days, shorter transition periods and modifications to trading schedules. The proposed f...
New Delhi: India-Russia defence cooperation is once again emerging as a key component of New Delhi’s security strategy, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin holding high-level discussions amid shifting geopolitical equations and growing regional ...
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit at New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam. The preparations are not limited to diplomatic meetings and elaborate security arrangements. India’s traditional craftsmanship is also finding a place in the summit’s hospitality, with a Jaipur-based company p...
Navi Mumbai: A massive traffic jam was reported on the Sion-Panvel Highway near Kalamboli Circle on Saturday, with long queues of vehicles heading towards Konkan for Ganeshotsav. Visuals showing heavy traffic on the stretch have surfaced on social media. A video shared by IANS sh...
Mr. Sapkal’s remarks came after an attack on Amay Ajit Save, 35, and his father during a dispute over road work in Paithan taluka on September 10
A tenant-landlady dispute in Surrey, Canada , has attracted widespread attention online after a series of videos allegedly showing a confrontation between a tenant and his landlady began circulating on social media. The tenant reportedly created an Instagram account to document w...
Mumbai: Indian equity markets extended their losing streak to a fifth consecutive week as surging crude oil prices, rising US Treasury yields and foreign investor selling kept Dalal Street under pressure. The Nifty 50 declined 2.09% during the week to finish at 23,398, while the ...
Mira Rajput turns heads in a breathtaking 1.68 lakh ‘Tarnished Silver Wild Dandelion’ silk tissue saree by MATSYA, effortlessly stealing the show at their Mumbai store launch. The subtle transparency of the tissue fabric layers beautifully, creating an illusion of depth that make...
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Delhi's Palam Airport around 11 am on Saturday aboard an Air China Boeing 777 to attend the 18th BRICS Summit being hosted at Bharat Mandapam. The Chinese President is visiting India after a gap of seven years and is likely to meet Prime Mi...
The Bombay High Court denied businessman Gautam Khanduja's discharge plea. He faced abetment to suicide charges in Nafisa Joseph's death. The court found sufficient grounds to proceed with the trial. Joseph died by suicide after Khanduja refused to marry her. The trial will now d...
A case has been registered at Malad Police Station under BNS provisions relating to cheating involving delivery of property, criminal conspiracy, abetment and acts committed by several persons with a common intention...
Fire Breaks Out At Mumbai's GTB Nagar Monorail Station, No Major Casualties Reported ndtv.com
Faith meets sustainability: Lalbaugcha Raja 'prasad' waste to power Mumbai's civic hospitals Deccan Herald
The 1980s trend has taken social media by storm, and Indian cricketers have now joined the viral wave ahead of the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan. Young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, along with several Team India players, was seen embracing the nostalgic trend as they...
New Delhi: Four decades after she became one of the defining faces of Indian athletics, legendary sprinter and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P.T. Usha took a nostalgic trip down memory lane on social media, sharing photographs from her track days as she joined the on...
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