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Delhi Rains: IGI Airport Waterlogged, Flights Delayed As IMD Issues Red Alert; Janmashtami Celebrations Hit | VIDEO
New Delhi: Heavy rains lashed Delhi and several parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) on Friday, September 4, bringing traffic to a crawl, waterlogging key stretches and disrupting Janmashtami celebrations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the...
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Pune: PMC Cracks Down On FC Road Footpath Stalls, Warns Vendors Of Fine Hike By ₹10,000-₹15,000
Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has intensified its surprise anti-encroachment drive against vendors and shopkeepers occupying footpaths along the busy Fergusson College Road (FC Road), with civic officials warning that repeated violations will attract heavier fines an...
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US Emerges As India’s Largest LNG Supplier As Iran Conflict Reshapes Gas Import Strategy
The ongoing US-Iran conflict has significantly changed India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) import landscape, forcing the country to diversify supplies away from traditional sources. In August, Qatar, previously India’s largest LNG supplier, did not ship any cargoes, while the US ...
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'Arunachal Loves You': Chello Meme Reunites With Samay Raina, Gifts Traditional Attire After Viral 'Roast' On India's Got Latent
Chello Meme is back in the spotlight for her latest interaction with comedian Samay Raina, but this time there was no brutal roast or awkward punchline. Instead, the influencer met Raina with a warm gesture from Arunachal Pradesh, presenting him with traditional clothing and a he...
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Pune Festival To Be Inaugurated By Vice President On September 18
Pune: The 38th edition of the Pune Festival, a 12-day celebration of art, culture, music, dance, literature, sports and tourism, will be inaugurated by Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan on September 18. The festival will be held from September 14 to 25 alongside the city’s...
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Janmashtami 2026: From 'Woh Kisna Hai' And 'Radha Kaise Na Jale' To Viral 'Soja Zara', Iconic Songs To Add To Your Playlist
Janmashtami celebrations are incomplete without music. From soulful devotional numbers to energetic Dahi Handi tracks and songs that regularly find their way into social media reels, Bollywood has given Krishna devotees plenty to choose from. This Janmashtami, revisit some evergr...
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Clove Dental, Align Technology Announce Partnership To Expand Digital Orthodontic Care Across India
India's dental care sector has been steadily embracing digital technologies in recent times. A new initiative by Clove Dental and Align Technology highlights how innovations in diagnostics and treatment planning are becoming more accessible to patients beyond major metropolitan c...
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Babus, mantris & buzz: Will some ministers resign before the Union Cabinet reshuffle?
Will some ministers resign before the Union Cabinet reshuffle? Speculations in political circles suggest that some Union Ministers are likely to resign before the Prime Minister reshuffles his Cabinet. However, the biggest question remains: how many—4-5 or 6-8? LS Speaker unlikel...
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ICICI Bank Challenges HDFC Bank, Nifty Weight Reaches All-Time High
Mumbai: ICICI Bank has reached a major milestone, with its weight in the Nifty 50 climbing to a record 9.45 percent at the close on September 2. The weight shows how a company influences the index. ICICI Bank’s share has risen by 113 basis points, or 1.13 percentage points, in th...
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IndianOil Refineries to Build an Energy-Secure and Self-Reliant India, Says Director (Refineries) Arvind Kumar
Mr Arvind Kumar, Director (Refineries), IndianOil, led the 67th IndianOil Day celebrations on September 1 at Refineries Headquarters, virtually joined by employees from across the Refineries Division. In his address, Mr Kumar reflected on IndianOil's 66-year journey and its endur...
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SRA CEO Dr Mahendra Kalyankar Honoured with Achievers Award 2026
Dr Mahendra Kalyankar, Chief Executive Officer of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority, Brihanmumbai (SRA), has been conferred the Achievers Award 2026 in recognition of his significant contribution towards making Mumbai’s slum rehabilitation process more transparent, technology-dri...
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'India Warned Us, We Didn’t Listen': Belgian PM Says Europe Had 'Rude Awakening' Over China Dependence | VIDEO
New Delhi: Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has described Europe’s experience with economic dependence on China as a “rude awakening”, saying the continent allowed overcapacity to enter its markets at below-cost prices while weakening its own industrial base and building stra...
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Leadership Shuffle Hits Private Banks, HDFC Bank And Ujjivan SFB Begin Hunt For New CEOs
New Delhi: India’s private banking sector is witnessing a major leadership reshuffle, with HDFC Bank and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank beginning searches for new managing directors and CEOs. Kotak Mahindra Bank and Fino Payments Bank are also reportedly at advanced stages of their s...
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IndianOil Co-hosts MC²+ IGNITE, India's Flagship Energy Innovation Accelerator, at CSIR-NCL Pune
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil), together with the Venture Center and CSIR–National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), today co-hosted the Pune outreach of MC²+ IGNITE - India's flagship energy innovation accelerator - at the NCL Main Auditorium. The programme, “Advancing...
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Over 3,800 Children Rescued In Nationwide Crackdown On Child Labour & Trafficking
More than 3,800 children were rescued and over 575 FIRs registered during a nationwide campaign against child labour, trafficking and exploitation, the Ministry of Women and Child Development said. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) coordinated the Pan...
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‘No Option But To Risk Life’: Mumbai Commuters Flag Safety Issue At Kalwa, Railways Say Illegal Boarding Stopped
A commuter rights group has raised concerns over the safety of passengers at Kalwa in Mumbai, claiming that four commuters have fallen from running local trains at the same spot over the past three days. 4 commuters felled down from running local in last 3 days at same spot in Ka...
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Khushi Kapoor Buys ₹63 Lakh 1RK Apartment In Mumbai's Bandra West
Actress Khushi Kapoor purchased a residential apartment in Mumbai’s Bandra West for Rs 63 lakh, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. The transaction was registered on September 1, 2026. A report in Hindustan Times stated that the apartment is locat...
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CM Devendra Fadnavis Condemns Attack On Vidyanand Bapat, Praises His Marathi: 'Would Need Tuition To Speak Like Him'
Pune: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday condemned the attack on activist Vidyanand Bapat and said differences over the use of DJs and sound systems during festivals should be addressed through dialogue rather than violence. Fadnavis also praised Bapat’s comma...
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Indian Markets Rally As Fed Rate Hike Fears Ease, Smallcaps Steal The Show With A Fresh Lifetime High
Mumbai: Indian stock markets ended higher on Friday as concerns over an imminent US Federal Reserve rate hike eased, lifting investor sentiment. However, profit booking at higher levels and continuing geopolitical tensions in West Asia limited the rally. The Sensex gained 362.57 ...
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SEBI Begins Hearings To Recover $22.25 Million Gains Linked To Adani-Hindenburg Short-Selling Case
India’s markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has begun hearings in a case involving alleged gains from trades carried out before Hindenburg Research released its critical report on the Adani Group in 2023, Reuters reported. The regulator is seeking reco...
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Female Passengers Break Dahi Handi In Badlapur-Thane Local Train During Janmashtami Celebration; Watch Video
Mumbai's local trains witnessed an unusual Janmashtami celebration on Thursday as a group of women passengers recreated the traditional Dahi Handi ritual inside a moving suburban train. A video of the celebration has gone viral on social media, showing the women dancing, cheering...
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iPhone Ultra Foldable Smartphone May Be Priced In India At Around ₹2 Lakh, Up To 2TB Storage Expected
Apple's rumoured foldable iPhone, widely referred to as the iPhone Ultra or iPhone Fold, could turn out to be the most expensive iPhone yet, with pricing expected to start above $2,000. According to a report from market research firm TrendForce, the device is tipped to debut alon...
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RBI Absorbs ₹6.02 Lakh Crore Through Two VRRR Auctions, Banking Liquidity Surplus Hits Record High
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) absorbed more than Rs 6.02 lakh crore from banks on Friday through two Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auctions as liquidity in the banking system remained at record-high levels. The move comes as the central bank steps up efforts to mana...
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Asian Games 2026: Indian Athletes Train In Shipping Container Rooms To Prepare For Japan's Unique Accommodation Setup
Patiala, Sep 4: The beds are a little over six feet long, the walls are close, and there is little room for anything beyond the essentials. For some of India's athletes, however, spending a night inside a shipping container at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS...
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Janmashtami 2026: Rishabh Pant, Manu Bhaker, Suresh Raina Extend Wishes On Krishna Janmashtami
Former India cricketers Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina, Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah extended their wishes to fans and devotees on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami on Friday. Sehwag took to X to share his festive gre...
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Janmashtami 2026: How Dahi Handi Celebrations Bring Krishna’s Childhood Tales To Life
Janmashtami is one of the most auspicious festivals which celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. The festival is celebrated with immense devotion and enthusiasm across India. Among the most vibrant traditions associated with the festival is Dahi Handi, which brings alive the playf...
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Withdraw Old Cases, Issue Clear DJ SOP: Pune Ganeshotsav Committee Tells Police
Pune: With the Ganesh festival approaching, the Pune City Ganeshotsav Committee has urged the police and Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to ensure that mandals are not subjected to selective action and demanded the withdrawal of cases registered against Ganesh mandals in previou...
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Dahi Handi 2026: Thane Gears Up For Grand Celebrations With ₹71 Lakh Prize Pool And 254 Events
Thane: Festival fervour will meet high-altitude athleticism as Thane gears up for grand Dahi Handi celebrations on Saturday, September 5, with several organisers offering lucrative cash prizes to Govinda pathaks attempting to scale towering human pyramids. Over the years, the tra...
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Thane Gas Leak Scare After MGL Pipeline Ruptures During Metro Work, PNG Supply To 30 Buildings Suspended
Thane: A major gas leak was reported early Friday morning in Thane (West) after a 125 mm Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) pipeline was ruptured during road excavation work for an ongoing metro project. The incident occurred at approximately 5:42 AM on the service road near Majiwada Me...
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India Leads Global Unpaid Work Hours Ranking: ADP Report
India has recorded the highest percentage of employees working extended unpaid hours among 36 global markets surveyed in ADP Research’s People at Work 2026 report. The study, conducted in 2025, covered over 39,000 adult workers worldwide. The report found that 24% of Indian emplo...
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Gold, Silver Futures Retreat, US Payrolls Data Keeps Investors Cautious
Mumbai: Gold prices ended their two-day rise in futures trade, falling Rs 431 as investors booked profits and remained cautious before the US nonfarm payrolls data. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold futures for October delivery declined Rs 431, or 0.28 percent, to Rs 1,55,344...
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'Machchar Kata...': Samay Raina Reacts After Paparazzo Asks If Someone Gave Him Love Bite On Neck
Stand-up comedian Samay Raina was spotted in Mumbai on Thursday, and a video of him interacting with his fans has made it to social media. In the video, he is talking to his fans and clicking pictures with them, and a paparazzo asks him about the love bite on his neck. The papara...
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Salman Khan To Make Cameo In Nephew Arhaan Khan's Bollywood Debut, Allots 14 Days For Shoot: Report
Arhaan Khan, son of Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora, is reportedly preparing to enter Bollywood with a high-octane action film. The project, which is currently in the final stages of scripting and pre-production, has already attracted attention because of his family connections. No...
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FDA cancels drug sale licences of Cipla Pharma & Life Sciences' Pune Carry and Forwarding unit
The regulator had found that medicines were stored directly on the floor and flagged deficiencies in procedures for handling expired medicines
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'Will Send Him & It's Done Sis': Salman Khan Gives Hilarious Hygiene Warning To Friend Over New Bandra Cafe, Mentions Tukaram Mundhe
Actor Salman Khan has given his friend Srishti Sawhney’s newly opened Bandra cafe, The Tuck Shop at Savio's, a rather hilarious warning to maintain hygiene, while mentioning Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. Sharing a video of the cafe on...
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Viral Powerlifter Keyaa Banerji Reveals Dark Side Of Online Fame, Faced Sexual Harassment, Impersonation After Silver Medal
Indian powerlifter Keyaa Kunal Banerji has opened up about the disturbing online abuse she says followed her breakthrough performance at the 2026 IPF World Sub-Junior & Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships. The 21-year-old went viral after lifting 140kg in the deadlift to wi...
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CheQ Mumba Masters Launch New Era With Interactive Welcome Event At Lead Partner Headquarters Ahead Of Global Chess League Season 4
Bengaluru: CheQ, one of the largest credit card bill payment platform hosted a warm welcome ceremony for it’s newly christened team, the CheQ Mumba Master in India, at its brand-new headquarters. The event brought together international grandmasters, franchise management, and Che...
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FM Sitharaman Makes Strong Investment Pitch To Global CEOs, Invites Businesses To Tap India’s Growing Economic Opportunities
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has pitched India as a major investment destination to global business leaders, highlighting opportunities across digital infrastructure, financial services, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. During meetings with top...
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IFCI Shares Surge 12%, NSE IPO Hopes Drive Fresh Rally
Mumbai: Shares of IFCI surged as much as 12 percent to a 52-week high of Rs 107.50 on Friday as optimism around the National Stock Exchange’s planned IPO increased. At 2:55 pm, it traded at Rs 100.88 on the NSE, up Rs 4.97 or 5.18 percent. It opened at Rs 96.50 against its previo...
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'Honesty Makes You A Celebrity': Manoj Bajpayee Praises FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe’s Dedication To Duty & Public Service
Mumbai: Ever since Tukaram Mundhe took charge as commissioner of Maharashtra’s food safety department, his strict approach to food safety has been winning praise. Now, actor Manoj Bajpayee has also joined the list of admirers and praised Mundhe for the way he carries out his duti...
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Niharika Singhania Shines At Brussels Stephex Masters, Finishes Sixth In 1.45m CSI2 Grand Prix
Mumbai, September 3, 2026: In a sport where male athletes historically dominate, 19-year-old Indian equestrian Niharika Singhania is proving that vision and skill transcend traditional boundaries. Cementing her status as one of India's most extraordinary sportswomen, Niharika - w...
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Payment Aggregators Seek RBI Extension For Merchant Re-KYC Deadline
Payment aggregators have approached the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seeking an extension of the September 15 deadline for completing merchant re-KYC, as companies struggle to clear a large verification backlog among online and offline businesses. According to industry sources cit...
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Swine flu surges in Mumbai, as cases jump to 441
According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s monsoon data for June, July, and August, 441 cases of H1N1, and 4,485 malaria cases were recorded
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Mumbai This Weekend: From Krishna Bhajan Jamming & Dahi Handi Celebrations To Ganpati Making Workshops, Check Out These Events
Mumbai is gearing up for a festive weekend filled with music, devotion, theatre and celebrations. With Janmashtami and Dahi Handi festivities taking over the city, Mumbaikars can also look forward to Krishna-themed musical evenings, a theatrical journey through the life of Lord K...