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Mumbai’s Vile Parle Cypher is giving unheard rappers a voice

A new documentary, Unreleased, follows the rappers of Mumbai’s Vile Parle Cypher, where vulnerability, identity and everyday struggles find a beat

Nepal Floods: Indian Embassy Issues 9-Step Guidelines To Identify And Repatriate Victims' Mortal Remains

Kathmandu, September 1, 2026: The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has shared details of the process for identifying and repatriating the mortal remains of victims of the recent flash floods in Nepal, which have claimed more than 1,000 lives. For foreign nationals, the process involve...

India’s Smart Cities Mission, AMRUT Transform Urban Infrastructure And Reshape The Country’s Urban Future: Report

New Delhi: India’s decade‑long push to modernise urban infrastructure through the Smart Cities Mission and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) transformed the country's urban future by shifting policy emphasis from standalone construction to integra...

Dindori Job Fair On September 4 To Offer 600+ Opportunities Across 100 Companies

Dindori: A job fair has been organised on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 8 am to 4 pm. The event is being jointly organised by the Maratha Vidya Prasarak (MVP) Samaj’s Karmaveer Adv Baburao Thakare Training and Placement Centre, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the...

Petrol, Diesel Sales Surge Amid Erratic Monsoon Rains, LPG Demand Shifts Towards Piped Gas

New Delhi: Petrol and diesel sales by India's three state-run fuel retailers surged in August as erratic monsoon rainfall boosted fuel demand from farmers and motorists, preliminary industry sales data showed on Tuesday. Petrol sales by Indian Oil Corp (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Cor...

Buzz By The Bay: Lt General Shailesh Tinaikar On Wars, Peacekeeping And Challenges Faced By Modern Militaries

In this powerful episode of Buzz by the Bay, Anushka Jagtiani is joined by Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar, an Indian Army veteran whose remarkable career has taken him from the battlefields of Jaffna, Kashmir and Kargil to serving as a UN Force Commander in South Sudan. A S...

Nashik: Student Groups Oppose ‘WAHA’ Seminar At YCMOU; VC Assures Cancellation

Nashik: The Progressive Student Action Committee met Vice-Chancellor Dr Sanjeev Sonawane to oppose an international seminar scheduled for September 6 at the Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, which was being organised in collaboration with the ‘World Association of H...

Ailing Actor Sudhir Dalvi Received Financial Help From Ranbir Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan & Akshay Kumar, Reveals Wife

Veteran actor Sudhir Dalvi , best known for playing Sai Baba in Shirdi Ke Sai Baba, is recovering at home following a serious health crisis last year. The 86-year-old actor spent a month at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital after being diagnosed with severe sepsis, a potentially life-th...

Video: Women In Burqas Allegedly Stopped At Mumbai’s Cooper Hospital, Told ‘Babies Get Stolen’; Sparks Controversy

Mumbai: A recent viral video has sparked controversy online after two women wearing burqas were allegedly stopped from entering Mumbai’s BMC-run Cooper Hospital. The video shows the two women, one of whom was carrying a baby, being stopped at the hospital entrance by a female sec...

Man Infraconstruction Clears ₹169.29 Crore Buyback, Price Capped At ₹171

Mumbai: Man Infraconstruction Limited has approved a share buyback worth up to Rs 169.29 crore, offering investors an exit price capped at Rs 171 per equity share. The company’s board cleared the proposal at its meeting on September 1. The exercise will be conducted through the o...

Maharashtra SIR draft electoral roll: Name missing? Here’s what you need to do next

Bank Credit Growth Accelerates To 16.5% In June As Lending Rates Ease, RBI Data Shows

Bank lending gained momentum in June 2026, with overall credit growth rising sharply to 16.5% compared with 9.9% during the same period last year, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest Quarterly Basic Statistical Return report. At the same time, lending rates on existin...

Rupee Rises Against Dollar On Robust GDP Growth, FPI Inflows & RBI Support

Mumbai: The Indian rupee strengthened by 28 paise to close at a nearly two-month high of 94.94 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by robust domestic economic growth, controlled fiscal slippage and portfolio-related inflows. Forex traders said recent MSCI-li...

'Humility Stood Out Just As Much As Your Genius': Jay Shah Pays Tribute To Lionel Messi, Recalls Proud India Cricket Jersey Moment

New Delhi: International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah paid tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentine football legend's retirement from international football, recalling their meeting during Messi's historic visit to India. Jay Shah took to Instagram on Tuesday to...

'Every Day There Is A Protest': Supriya Sule Takes On Maharashtra Government Over Pune Issues

Pune: NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule on Tuesday launched a broad attack on the Maharashtra government over a range of issues, including protests across the state, Pune’s garbage depot and pollution concerns, alleged examination irregularities, rising crime, potholes, the DJ issue durin...

Misbah-ul-Haq Resigns From Pakistan Selection Committee After PCB's Test Squad Shake-Up

New Delhi [India], September 1: Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has offered his resignation from the Pakistan men's national selection committee following the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision to make major changes to the Test squad and coaching staff during the ongoi...

Sensex, Nifty Extend Decline For Second Straight Session, Banking, Auto And Realty Stocks Weigh On Markets

Mumbai: Benchmark equity indices extended their losses for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, weighed down by selling pressure in bank, auto, realty and healthcare stocks amid renewed tensions between the US and Iran. The 30-share Sensex declined 12.99 points, or 0.02 per...

Nashik: Barcode, Logo System Planned To Identify Genuine Paithani Sarees

Nashik: The authenticity of Maharashtra’s iconic Paithani saree is set to become easier to verify. In a major initiative aimed at distinguishing genuine Paithani sarees from semi-Paithanis and imitation products, the state’s Textiles Department is working on introducing a special...

Delhi HC Seeks WFI Response As Vinesh Phogat Challenges Two Show-Cause Notices And Disciplinary Action

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a stand from the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on a petition filed by Olympian Vinesh Phogat challenging two show-cause notices issued against her and the consequential disciplinary proceedings. Also Watch: Justice Swarana K...

'Don't deserve it': Supreme Court backs HC bail stay for Shiv Sena corporator over doctor assault

Ramesh Mhatre, a corporator of the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation , has challenged the conditions imposed by the high court while granting bail....

India, Denmark Strengthen Partnership On MSME Development, Innovation And Intellectual Property Cooperation

New Delhi: India and Denmark agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation on micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) development, innovation and intellectual property during the fourth meeting of their Joint Working Group in Copenhagen, an official statement said on Tuesday. The ...

UPI Transactions Hit Record 24.51 Billion In August As Digital Payments Continue Rapid Growth

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded its highest-ever monthly transaction volume in August, with 24.51 billion transactions worth ₹29.82 trillion, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). UPI transaction volumes increased 3.6% ...

From Chai-Leela To Fitness Clubs—Bhopal’s Popular Spots & Stores Either Sealed Or Voluntarily Shut Amid BMC Action On Commercial Activities In Residential Areas| VIDEO

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday resumed its action against commercial activities running in residential areas, with several cafes, bakeries, gardens and shops being sealed across the city. The action began around 9 am, with civic teams r...

PhonePe Launches UPI Payments For Feature Phone Users In India: Here's How It Works

PhonePe has rolled out UPI 123Pay, a service enabling India's 200 million-plus feature phone users to make digital payments without needing an internet connection. The company becomes the first major third-party application provider to extend UPI payments to feature phone users a...

Court ruled woman was murdered. Her family now fights corporation for her death certificate

RRP Defence Brings ‘Diamond’ AI Surveillance System To India, Israeli Partnership To Boost Make In India

Mumbai: RRP Defence Limited has announced a strategic partnership with Israeli electro-optical observation systems developer ESC BAZ to introduce its advanced ‘Diamond – Unique Observation System’ in India. The exclusive partnership is expected to strengthen India’s defence manuf...

IMD Forecasts Below-Normal Rainfall In Sep As El Niño May Play Spoil Sport

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast below-normal rainfall for September, the final month of the southwest monsoon season, warning that strengthening El Niño conditions could impact precipitation across the country. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said...

Mumbaikars to feel the pinch as milk prices jump by ₹9 per litre ahead of festive season

Mumbaikars to feel the pinch as milk prices jump by ₹9 per litre ahead of festive season

'India Doesn't Need The Biggest AI Models; It Needs The Most Useful Ones': BharatGen CEO Rishi Bal On Its Sovereign AI Bet

While global frontier models like ChatGPT and Claude continue to chase ever-larger scale, BharatGen is charting a different course altogether. Housed at the Technology Innovation Hub and backed by the government's IndiaAI Mission, BharatGen recently unveiled Param2, a 17-billion-...

Mirzapur The Movie Advance Booking: Pankaj Tripathi Starrer Takes Good Start, Sells More Than 31K Tickets For Its Opening Day

Mirzapur: The Movie has surely created a good pre-release buzz. The film's trailer has grabbed everyone's attention, and the makers are going all out with the promotions. On Monday, August 31, 2026, a music launch event was organised in Mumbai, and the videos from the event have ...

Maharashtra Horror: Kitchen Helper Arrested Under POCSO After 22 Girls Allege Molestation At Tribal Boarding School In Thane's Shahapur

Thane: A 35-year-old kitchen helper at a Maharashtra government-run tribal boarding school in Thane district was arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act after 22 female students allegedly accused him of molestation and inappropriate touching. Th...

Anna Hazare health update: Stable, eating and drinking comfortably, says doctor

Social activist Anna Hazare was admitted to Mumbai's Bombay Hospital on Monday night. He had been suffering from a viral fever and loose stools for a month. Doctors decided to shift him after his infection worsened and affected his kidneys. Hazare is stable and showing improvemen...

No trial for Mumbai’s ‘miracle doctor’? Court case halted over Munir Khan’s health

Hardik Pandya Matches His Bald Look With Ultra-Luxe ₹4.5 Cr Richard Mille Watch In Viral Appearance

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya is grabbing attention on social media, not just for his latest transformation but also for the luxury timepiece spotted on his wrist. The all-rounder recently made headlines with his completely shaved head, while eagle-eyed watch enthusiasts were qu...

NEET row-hit Latur tops Maharashtra MBBS seat-allotment list, 1,061 candidates feature in first

Bhopal Traders Beat Plates & Ring Bells At TT Nagar To Draw Govt's Attention On BMC's Sealing Drive Against Commercial Outlets | VIDEO

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Traders and representatives of several business organisations gathered to stage protest against BMC's sealing drive against commercial establishments, on Tuesday. Nearly 1000 traders reached Nanke Petrol Pump at TT Nagar, beat plates and rung bells to dra...

What’s in your Maggi, Kurkure packets? FDA busts Rs 75-lakh racket in Navi Mumbai

Mumbai auto, taxi fares rise from today: Check new rates

The revised taxi, auto rates cover the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, including Mumbai and neighbouring urban areas.

FDA busts food expiry date tampering racket in Navi Mumbai; ₹76 lakh goods seized

FDA busts food expiry date tampering racket in Navi Mumbai; ₹76 lakh goods seized

Mumbai gets costlier from today: CNG, milk, auto-taxi fares all rise together

Mumbai residents face increased costs for CNG and piped cooking gas. Autorickshaw and taxi fares also rose significantly from September first. Buffalo milk prices have gone up by nine rupees per litre. These multiple hikes affect daily expenses for millions of people. Rising inpu...

Maharashtra draft electoral roll for all 288 Assembly constituencies out; check your name on the voter list

At least 2.08 crore voters of Maharashtra’s pre-SIR electorate have not been included in the draft electoral roll published today

First-time voters can apply to be on SIR list by September 30 in Maharashtra

Citizens now have the chance to submit claims and objections regarding the draft voter list. First-time voters who have just turned eighteen are encouraged to apply for their inclusion. Approximately 1.5 crore voters previously excluded can also reapply. To verify their names, vo...

Draft SIR rolls released: 21.14% pruned in state, 34.75% in Mumbai

The figures were announced by the state chief electoral officer, who released the draft electoral rolls on Monday after completion of the enumeration phase of the SIR...

Nutritionist was engrossed in phone call which led to Bandra hit-n-run incident: Police

Nutritionist Megha Rawal allegedly ran over Ansh Gupta, an eight-year-old resident of the Kadeshwar area in Bandra West, around 2.30pm on Sunday while driving an Innova Crysta through St John Baptist Road...

6.22pm, 7.05pm Churchgate-Virar locals won’t stop at Borivali from today

The timetable overall remains unchanged, with minor adjustments to AC and non-AC services and improved connectivity for morning peak hours.

Ugandan bizman assaulted in Khar pub; FIR against seven

The Ugandan told doctors at Bhaba hospital that he was having some hearing problems in his left ear, though there were no visible injuries

HC dismisses in-situ rehabilitation plea of slum dwellers refusing to move from Chinchpokli to Bhandup

The court was hearing a petition filed by Mangesh Parave and others challenging their relocation to Bhadnup after their 44 tenements in Chinchpokli East were included in a slum redevelopment project...

28 tonnes of benzene leak near Chembur Monorail station triggers traffic disruption

The Mumbai Fire Brigade received information about the leak at around 8.12pm. Fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot and secured the area as a precautionary measure, with the stretch around the affected tanker being cordoned off...

‘Astronomical’ and ‘arbitrary’: HC strikes down ₹15.45L penalty on housing society member for keeping bicycle on staircase

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has struck down a ₹15

Mumbai Port Authority orders detailed investigation following fire incident at Indira Dock

MUMBAI: A day after a crane overturned and caught fire during a heavy-lift operation at Mumbai Port, injuring two operators, the Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) on Monday ordered a detailed investigation into the incident...

‘It’s never too late’: HC calls for war-footing efforts to make Mumbai clean, hygienic

MUMBAI: It is “never too late” to make Mumbai a clean and hygienic city, the Bombay High Court said on Wednesday, calling for efforts “on war footing” by all stakeholders, including citizens, to turn the goal into reality...

Sneaked out on father's scooter, 14-year-old dies in Mumbai tempo crash

According to the police, witnesses told investigators that the scooter was being driven by Ganesh, with his friend riding pillion.

Murli Deora Eye Hospital to close after dilapidated tag, doctors, MLAs seek temporary relocation

The hospital, regarded as the BMC’s busiest municipal eye hospital in terms of patients treated, has been serving Mumbai since 1940. Doctors say it caters largely to patients from economically weaker sections and plays an important role in providing specialised eye care at an aff...

₹3.12 crore proposal: BMC plans 27 vehicles to clear encroachments

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to deploy a dedicated fleet of 27 vehicles to step up action against illegal hawkers and other obstructions on footpaths across the island city, as part of its ongoing Pedestrian First campaign...

Mumbai’s finance centre forgotten, Nagpur’s to be launched on Thursday

MUMBAI: Exactly a year after the Maharashtra cabinet approved establishing the International Business & Finance Center in Nagpur, the project will be launched on Thursday in Mumbai, even as the one for Mumbai remains a distant possibility...

Hackers steal BoB data, threaten to leak it, cops suspect extortion bid

According to the complaint filed by Bank of Baroda chief information security officer Ajaykumar Rajappan, the email claimed that a group calling itself the “Triple X team” had breached the bank’s network and downloaded more than 1 terabyte of data...

Dispute over ₹40 ends in murder of 18-year-old auto driver in Mumbai; 2 held

A man who was out on a morning walk witnessed the attack and provided police with a crucial lead.

20-yr-old man dies after losing control of new bike in Mumbra

According to police, Lashkar, who works as a bulldozer operator, was riding a sports bike, which he had purchased a week ago, at high speed when the accident occurred...

Woman killed, husband injured after speeding car hits scooter in Mumbai's Malad

The accused is linked to the high-profile Maharashtra Sadan scam case which was previously quashed by the Bombay High Court.

Relatives of missing tourists struggle with uncertainty, try to stay positive

According to relatives, the last known location of the tourists was between Nepal’s Border Customs Office and Gyirong Port on the Tibet side