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Ferry breaks down near Mumbai’s Gateway of India after rope gets entangled, 38 rescued
The ferry developed a mechanical problem after a rope became entangled in its propeller during a harbour cruise.
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BEST asks for shorter double deckers to pass under flyovers
BEST has asked manufacturer Switch Mobility to reduce the height of some of the double-deckers it has yet to deliver by 17 centimetres to allow them to operate on routes that pass under the SCLR flyover...
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Why Bollywood’s Khans remain ageless with distinct brand promises
MUMBAI: Telecom service provider Vodafone Idea Ltd, on Tuesday, unveiled its refreshed logo and new brand ambassador: Shah Rukh Khan (SRK), the “Badshah” of Hindi films...
business
HC clears development of 48-acre Swadeshi Mills land
Division bench says revival of company would benefit 2,834 mill workers who had “endured tremendous loss and suffering for over two decades”
safety
It felt as if the sky had crashed down on us: Sunetra
Deputy chief minister and NCP president Sunetra Pawar said her husband’s death must not be politicised
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Bhandara, Iftaar, Langar: Now, festival feasts must pass FDA test in Maharashtra
Organisers must submit details seven days in advance, while licensed caterers and verified raw-material suppliers will be mandatory for community food events....
business
Aditya Birla Group Launches Ultravolt, Makes ₹1,800 Crore Wires & Cables Push
Mumbai: The diversified Aditya Birla Group on Thursday entered the wires and cables business with a Rs 1,800 crore investment in the category. Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said the new business, christened 'Ultravolt ', is the third big business launch by the group in as many ye...
government
Mumbai: Ferry boat breaks down mid-sea near Gateway of India, all 38 onboard safe
A ferry boat named Anvari broke down mid-sea near Gateway of India. Thirty-eight people were safely brought to shore after the incident occurred. Another ferry boat, Azad Hind, assisted in towing the stranded vessel. The Anvari ferry had departed for a short joyride from the Gate...
government
Bhopal Municipal Corporation Pauses Sealing Drive As Top Officials Meet SG In Delhi
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) did not carry out any sealing action on Thursday as senior state and civic officials stepped up preparations ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on September 15. Additional chief secretary (urban administration) Sanja...
safety
Mumbai: Navghar Police Book Couple For Allegedly Re-Occupying Mulund House Despite Senior Citizens Tribunal Order
Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The Navghar police have registered an FIR against a couple for allegedly forcibly entering and re-occupying a house despite an order issued by the sub-divisional officer and chairman of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Tribunal...
safety
Malad West Road Accident: Family, Friends Protest Over Alleged 'Police Favouritism' Towards Accused
Mumbai, September 3, 2026: Family members and friends, along with a politician, gathered at Malad police station on Thursday afternoon to protest against the alleged favourable treatment given to Krishna Chamankar, accused of killing 35-year-old former lawyer Priyanka Satra and i...
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BEST Asks Switch Mobility To Trim Double-Decker E-Bus Height By 17 Cm Over SCLR Clearance Issues
Mumbai, September 3, 2026: More than three years after introducing air-conditioned electric double-decker buses, BEST is seeking a design modification to overcome a basic operational hurdle — height. The undertaking has asked manufacturer Switch Mobility to reduce the height of s...
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Bombay HC Sets Aside Family Court Order Over ‘Regressive’, ‘Stereotypical’ Views About Wife
Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The Bombay High Court has set aside a Family Court order transferring the interim custody of a minor boy to his father, holding that the trial judge relied on “regressive” and “stereotypical” notions about a wife’s role instead of independently assessin...
government
Bombay HC Stays Further BMC Action At Rustomjee Crown In Prabhadevi, Seeks Developer’s Reply
Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The Bombay High Court on Thursday directed the developer of Rustomjee Crown in Prabhadevi to file its response to a suit by flat owners challenging the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) demolition action against apartment foyers and seeking dam...
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Bombay HC Asks BMC Chief To Decide Dahi Handi Venue Dispute In Bhandup
Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The Bombay High Court on Thursday directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner to decide a dispute between two political groups seeking permission to organise Dahi Handi celebrations at Ashok Kedare Chowk, Bhandup West, on Septembe...
safety
Sixth day of Maratha Reservation protest: Supporters block major national highways
According to police, the influx of people visiting Antarwali Sarati has been increasing. In the meantime, a bandh was announced in Jalna on Thursday to extend support to the protest....
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India, Belgium Deepen Defence Ties, Sign Pacts For Joint Production Of Military Hardware
India and Belgium on Thursday agreed to significantly expand their defence partnership, signing several agreements aimed at strengthening military and industrial cooperation, including the joint production of defence equipment in India. The decision came during talks between Defe...
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'Please Rescue Me & Get Me To India': Woman Alleges Torture, Unpaid Wages In Kuwait | Video
A video circulating from Kuwait has drawn the attention of Tamil Nadu authorities after a woman from Kallakurichi district, who travelled abroad for domestic work, claimed that she was being mistreated and had not received her wages for the past two months. The woman, identified ...
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Maharashtra Govt, Tata Group Work On Time-Bound Roadmap For $11-Billion AI Innovation City Near Navi Mumbai Airport
Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The Maharashtra government is working on a time-bound roadmap to expedite the development of the proposed Innovation City near the Navi Mumbai International Airport in partnership with the Tata Group, a senior government official said on Thursday. Kaust...
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Bombay High Court issues contempt notice to Secretary of Maharashtra Law and Judiciary Department
Dilip S. Ghumare was issued notice over his aggressive behaviour and using high-pitched tone and blaming High Court administration during court proceedings...
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ED Traces ₹900 Crore In Parimatch Betting Proceeds; Raids Uncover Sham ODIs, Bogus Imports, Seizes ₹2.11 Crore Assets, Freezes ₹37 Crore
Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has traced funds of more than Rs 900 crore allegedly generated through Cyprus-based illegal online betting platform Parimatch, which were routed abroad through a network of sham overseas direct investment (ODI) transacti...
government
Mumbai: BMC Moves To Shut Orchid City Centre Mall After Supreme Court Order; Directs Owners, Occupants To Vacate
Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched coordinated action to enforce the Supreme Court’s directives concerning the Orchid City Centre Mall on Bellasis Road in Mumbai Central, ordering owners, developers and occupants of shops and unit...
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Jeevan Ya Bheema Con? Review: Arshad Warsi & Sanjeeda Shaikh Shine In This ‘Con-Dunnit’ Comedy!
Director - Abhishek Dogra Cast: Arshad Warsi, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Vijay Raaz, Brijendra Kala, Pooja Chopra, Madhu Anand Chandhock, Atul Parchure, Jaywant Wadkar, Dimple Srivastava Where: In theatres Rating : 2.5/5 Ever since his debut in Bollywood with ‘Tere Mere Sapne’ till his lat...
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Teacher’s Day 2026: Kolhapur Teacher Felicitated With First-Ever Kind Teacher Award For Teaching Compassion, Rescuing Snakes
Mumbai, September 3, 2026: A Kolhapur-based school teacher received the first-ever ‘Kind Teacher Award’ on Teacher’s Day for his efforts in inculcating compassion towards animals within students. The educator was felicitated for teaching students to co-exist with animals and resc...
government
Mumbai SIR-2026: BMC Urges Political Parties To Help Voters After 36 Lakh Names Removed From Electoral Rolls
Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The BMC has issued a strong appeal to political parties to actively engage with voters and encourage them to complete the necessary documentation for inclusion in the electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026. This appeal comes in ...
safety
Mumbai Infra Update: Sion Railway Over Bridge Reconstruction Nears Completion, Set To Open By September 30
Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The long-awaited Sion Railway Over Bridge (ROB) is on the final stretch, with completion expected by September 30. Central Railway (CR) has completed deck-slab concreting on both girders, while work on crash barriers and concrete wearing coats is underw...
government
Bhopal Municipal Corporation Master Plan Relief Only From 2028
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Traders protesting the Bhopal Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) sealing drive may have to wait several years for substantial relief, with the process likely to begin only from 2028 even if the long-pending Bhopal Master Plan is implemented soon, according to ...
safety
Mumbai: Ferry Develops Technical Snag Near Gateway Of India; 38 Passengers And Crew Rescued | VIDEO
Mumbai, September 3, 2026: A ferry boat carrying 34 passengers and four crew members developed a technical snag in the Arabian Sea near the Gateway of India on Thursday evening. All 38 people on board were safely brought back to the jetty. Ferry Develops Technical Snag According ...
safety
Bandra Road Accident Case: Victim’s Family Opposes Megha Rawal’s Bail, Alleges Witness Influence
Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The family of nutritionist Megha Rawal, involved in the accident resulting in the death of an eight-year-old boy in Bandra, tried to influence the witness who saw the incident, the lawyer told the court opposing her bail plea. On August 30 afternoon, Ra...
government
PM Narendra Modi photo row: BJP protests at KDMC, meeting adjourned for 10 minutes
A political dispute over Prime Minister Modi's photograph removal caused a brief adjournment in Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation. BJP members protested the incident, demanding a longer meeting suspension. The Shiv Sena (Shinde) suggested a ten-minute break, which was then im...
