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Pune Man Dies of Suspected Heart Attack at Lalbaugcha Raja Queue

Rinku Singh ‘Downloads’ New iPhone 18 Pro After Instamart Banter; Viral Exchange Gets A Hilarious Twist

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh has once again found himself at the centre of a viral social media moment after his playful exchange with quick-commerce platform Instamart took an unexpected turn. The banter began when Instamart shared an image of a Burgundy iPhone 18 Pro cover feat...

Thane Creek Pollution Row: Activist Rohit Joshi Issues Contempt Notice Over Alleged Violation Of HC Idol Immersion Orders

Thane: In a major legal move against administrative negligence, environmental activist Rohit Manohar Joshi—the primary petitioner in Public Interest Litigation No. 96/2024—has served a contempt notice to state authorities and civic bodies through his legal counsel, Adv. Ronita Bh...

BMC Launches Special Drive to Demolish 39,000 Illegal Slum Structures

Thane Ganesh Darshan Competition 2026: Ekvira Mitra Mandal Wins ₹1 Lakh Prize For Social Awareness Theme

Thane: The Shiv Sena Thane District Branch has officially announced the results of its 38th annual Shri Ganesh Darshan Competition. Organised under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the prestigious district-level contest awarded its top honors to the Ekvira Mit...

Thane MLA Sanjay Kelkar Raises Alarm Over Illegal Drug Trade And Secret Hookah Parlours, Seeks Strict Police Action

Thane: Despite ongoing efforts under the nation-wide Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (Addiction-Free India Campaign) and local initiatives aimed at creating a "Hookah Parlor-Free Thane," complaints regarding illicit drug trade and illicit hookah establishments continue to surface acro...

Maharashtra FDA seizes Rs 1.13 crore gutkha after 6-hour chase, 4 arrested

Maharashtra FDA seized prohibited gutkha valued at over Rs 1.13 crore. Officials intercepted a truck carrying the illegal tobacco products after a pursuit. The driver and several alleged owners and transporters were subsequently arrested. The administration requested police to in...

Mumbai: BMC To Demolish 39,111 Unauthorised Slum Structures From October 1 Across City; 3-Month Window Given

Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a major crackdown on unauthorised structures in slum areas. Starting October 1 to December 31, the civic body will intensify its efforts to demolish 39,111 unauthorised structures exceeding 14 feet in height acros...

Mumbai Medicine Survey: 71 Per Cent Consumers Say Chemists Never Or Rarely Refused Medicines Without Prescription

Mumbai, September 19, 2026: Mumbai’s medicine retail sector continues to face questions over prescription compliance, with 71 per cent of consumers surveyed saying their local chemists either never or rarely refused to sell medicines when they did not have a doctor’s prescription...

Two men on bike killed in road crash at Dahisar in Maharashtra

Thane Crime: Kalwa Police Bust Banned Gutkha Smuggling Racket, Arrest 2; Seize Property Worth ₹26.81 Lakh

Thane, September 19, 2026: In a major crackdown on the illegal trade of banned tobacco products, the Kalwa Police intercepted a smuggling operation and arrested two individuals attempting to transport prohibited gutkha and pan masala into Thane and Navi Mumbai from Nashik. Law en...

Thane Crime: Man Arrested For Allegedly Holding Indian, Pakistani Passports; ATS Probes Case

Thane, September 19, 2026: The Hill Line Police in Thane district have arrested a Malangad resident for allegedly possessing passports of both India and Pakistan after discrepancies in his passport records came to light during verification. The case is now being examined by secur...

Maharashtra: Tukaram Munde-Led FDA Seizes Banned Gutkha, Pan Masala Worth ₹1.13 Crore After 6-Hour Chase In Pune; Probe Underway

Pune: Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a major crackdown, seized banned gutkha and pan masala worth Rs 1.13 crore after a dramatic six-hour chase that ended in Chakan, Pune, officials said. The consignment was allegedly being transported from Madhya Pradesh. Ac...

What Is Teqball? India Eyes First Asian Games 2026 Medals In New Sport

India could open its medal account at the 2026 Asian Games through a sport many Indian fans are still discovering: teqball. Quimcy Dsouza will play for the women's singles bronze medal before teaming up with Mohamed Anas Imran Beg in the mixed doubles bronze-medal match. Should I...

Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone Blessed With Second Daughter; Sonam Kapoor, Kriti Sanon And Other Celebrities Congratulate The Couple

Actors Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have been blessed with one more baby girl. The couple took to Instagram on Saturday, September 19, 2026, to announce the arrival of their second daughter. On Friday, the Bajirao Mastani actors were clicked together at the Siddhivinayak Te...

Indian Railways Approves ₹209 Crore Signalling Upgrade At 7 Solapur Stations, To Support Kavach

Mumbai, September 19, 2026: Indian Railways has approved Rs 209 crore for installing Electronic Interlocking (EI) systems at seven stations in the Solapur Division of Central Railway, as part of its efforts to modernise signalling infrastructure on high-density routes. The EI sys...

BMC to crack down on 39,111 unauthorised slum structures in Mumbai from October 1

The BMC will launch a three-month special drive from October 1 against unauthorised constructions in slum areas, targeting 39,111 structures measuring 14ft or more in height. The civic body has urged residents to voluntarily remove unauthorised portions before enforcement teams b...

‘Cannot Escape Criminal Proceedings’: Lawyer Makes Fresh Demands In Disha Salian Death Case After 500 Crore Notice To Aaditya Thackeray | VIDEO

Mumbai: Advocate Nilesh Ojha, representing Disha Salian's father Satish Salian, on Saturday said Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray must issue a public apology and pay Rs 500 crore in compensation after the legal team served a defamation notice concerning statements made ab...

Asian Games 2026: ‘May They Give Their Best And Shine,’ PM Modi Wishes Indian Contingent

New Delhi, September 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent as the 20th Asian Games officially commenced in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan, saying the country is proud of the athletes for their hard work, dedication and determination...

IIM Bangalore Ranks 2nd In Asia-Pacific In Bloomberg Businessweek 2026–27 Rankings; Stanford Leads US

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore’s Executive Post Graduate Programme has secured the second position in the Asia-Pacific region in the Bloomberg Businessweek 2026–27 business school rankings. The programme improved from third place in the previous edition. Shang...

Former Minister Tej Pratap Yadav Intends To Establish A 'Darbaar' In The 'Rise & Fall 2' Penthouse

Mumbai: The son of veteran Bihar politician Lalu Prasad Yadav and a former Bihar minister, Tej Pratap Yadav, will be entering the unpredictable "Rise & Fall Season 2" Tower soon. Reflecting on the time when others may have celebrated seeing him shaken, the politician was seen inv...

Team India Asian Games Kit Issue Finally Resolved; BCCI Jersey To Be Worn Against Japan

Team India will wear the BCCI jersey for its upcoming Asian Games match against Japan, while the team has also received its official Asian Games kits for the remainder of the tournament. The development brings an end to the kit-related uncertainty that had surrounded the Indian c...

Air India Flight From Delhi To Kathmandu Diverted Back After Reporting 'Technical Issues'

An Air India passenger flight operating from New Delhi to Kathmandu was diverted back to the national capital on Saturday after reporting “technical issues”, according to an official at Kathmandu Airport who spoke to ANI. Flight AI219 had approached Nepali airspace when it was tu...

'Bihari Kaha Nahi Hai Bhai': Japan's Patna Born Cricketer Goes Viral Ahead Of Historic India Clash | VIDEO

India's historic cricket clash against Japan on September 22 has an intriguing twist — one of Japan's players has roots in India. Abhishek Anand, born in Patna, Bihar, is set to face the country of his birth after making his mark in Japan's national cricket team. अरे जापान क्रिके...

SIR 2026: Special Voter Registration Camps Set Across Maharashtra; Check Dates & Other Details Here

Mumbai: Special voter registration camps are being organised across Assembly constituencies in Maharashtra under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls 2026. This gives eligible citizens an opportunity to register as voters and check their names in the draft elec...

BMC’s 3-month drive to demolish 39,000 ‘illegal’ homes begins October 1

Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace Ranks Among World’s Top 30 Hotels; Know How Much A Stay Here Costs

Mumbai’s iconic Taj Mahal Palace has added another global accolade to its name, securing a place among the World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026. The legendary property, which overlooks the Gateway of India and the Arabian Sea, has climbed from No. 38 last year to No. 30 this year, bringin...

Pune’s Branding Must Centre On Heritage And Cultural Tourism, Says Bharat Langhi

Pune, Sep 19 Pune: Rich heritage and cultural grandeur are the most critical elements for putting Pune on the global tourism map. If tourism policies are implemented effectively and infrastructure is developed with speed and quality, Pune can emerge as a premier tourism brand not...

Ganesh Utsav 2026: From 'Bal Ganesh' To 'Balancing Bappa', Check Out Must-Visit Ganpati Pandals In Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya pradesh): Are you planning to visit Ganpati Bappa Pandals around Bhopal with your family and friends? Here is a list of some must-visit Ganpati Pandals in Bhopal. India is celebrating Ganesh utsav 2026 and Bhopal also welcomed Bappa with love and devotion. Ganpati ...

INRC 2026: Blueband Sports Rally Of Coimbatore Set To Host Round 2 With 64 Cars

Coimbatore, September 19, 2026: The FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) 2026 heads to Coimbatore for Round 2 this weekend, with 64 cars and 128 competitors set to take on a predominantly gravel challenge across September 19 and 20. The Blueband Sports Rally of Coimbat...

US Accounts For Over Half Of India’s Software Exports In FY26 As IT Services Shipments Rise To $119.7 Billion

The United States continued to dominate as the biggest market for India’s software services exports in FY26, accounting for more than half of the country’s overseas technology shipments, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India. Software exports to the US increased...

Standing MRI Explained: How Weight-Bearing Scans Help Detect Spine And Joint Problems

Mumbai, September 19, 2026: What if your back hurts when you stand, but your MRI is done while you are lying down? A specialised standing or upright MRI may offer doctors a different view by scanning the spine and joints while the body is bearing weight. The technology has recent...

Thane: Residents Threaten Fresh Protests Over Delayed Retibunder Railway Underpass In Mumbra

Thane, September 19, 2026: Public frustration is boiling over in Mumbra’s Retibunder neighbourhood due to the prolonged delay in constructing a vital railway underpass. Demanded by local residents since 2007 to address severe commuting difficulties and track safety issues, the pr...

India At Asian Games 2026 On September 20: Full Schedule, Events, Timings and Medal Contenders

India will be involved in a packed schedule at the Asian Games 2026 on Sunday, September 20. Several Indian athletes and teams will be in action across teqball, shooting, cricket, hockey, table tennis, badminton and wushu. The day could bring multiple medal opportunities for the ...

Mumbai Shocker: 25-Year-Old Youth Dies Of Heart Attack During Lalbaugcha Raja Visit

Mumbai, September 19, 2026: A 25-year-old youth from Jalgaon died of a heart attack while visiting the Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai on September 17. The deceased has been identified as Jaideep Meghraj Nemade, a resident of Bavdhan, Pune, police said. According to the police, the inc...

Disha Salian Death Case: Father Satish Serves ₹500-Cr Defamation Notice To Aaditya Thackeray At Matoshree, Seeks Public Apology & Compensation

Mumbai: Satish Salian, father of late celebrity manager Disha Salian, on Saturday served a Rs 500-crore defamation notice to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray over statements concerning his pursuit of a fresh investigation into his daughter's 2020 death. Mumbai, Maharashtr...

‘Living In 2057’: Japan’s High-Tech Public Toilet Leaves Mumbai Creator Amazed - VIDEO

A public toilet in Japan has caught the attention of Mumbai-based content creator Sarthak Sachdeva, who was left stunned by the level of technology integrated into an otherwise ordinary public facility. Sachdeva, who has more than 2 million followers on Instagram, shared a video ...

Rohit Pawar Announces Sep 29 MPSC Protest In Pune, Demands Special Assembly Session On Drought

Pune: Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) MLA Rohit Pawar on Saturday announced that he would participate in a major student protest in Pune on Sep 29 over MPSC and CET-related demands, saying he would remain at the protest until the students’ demands are addressed. He also...

West Bengal: Former CM Mamata Banerjee Moves Supreme Court Against ECI Order Freezing TMC Name, ‘Flowers & Grass’ Symbol

New Delhi, September 19, 2026: Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress founder Mamata Banerjee has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India’s interim decision to freeze the All India Trinamool Congress name and its reserved “Flowers & ...

Uday Kotak Calls For Fiscal Discipline, Manufacturing Push And Reforms To Achieve Viksit Bharat Goal By 2047

Veteran banker Uday Kotak has called for stronger fiscal management, greater manufacturing capabilities and reforms to attract investment as India prepares to achieve its vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Speaking at a conference of finance ministers and finance secretaries of sta...

'My son was killed, tortured': Mother of IIT-Bombay student seeks justice after his death

An IIT Bombay student died by suicide in his hostel room after he was allegedly caught using a mobile phone during an exam, triggering protests on campus. The institute said no disciplinary action had been initiated and that the student had been counselled, while his mother alleg...

Possibility of fodder and drinking water shortages in parts of Marathwada due to low rainfall: Minister

Possibility of fodder and drinking water shortages in parts of Marathwada due to low rainfall: Minister

Drought-like situation in several Maharashtra districts, ministers told to conduct assessments: CM

Drought-like situation in several Maharashtra districts, ministers told to conduct assessments: CM

Gold Gains Over 1% This Week As Cooling Crude Oil Prices Add Fresh Shine To Precious Metal

Mumbai: Gold prices ended the week with firm gains as cooling crude oil prices supported sentiment, although hawkish signals from the US Federal Reserve limited the upside in precious metals. The price of 24-carat gold rose to ₹1,53,727 per 10 grams on Friday from ₹1,51,938 a wee...

Mumbai Airport Drama: Pune Businessman Makes Up Immigration Story To Hide Female Friend From Wife, Triggers Kidnapping FIR

Mumbai: A Pune-based businessman allegedly fabricated an immigration problem at Mumbai International Airport to conceal from his wife that a female friend was accompanying him on a trip to Kuala Lumpur. His subsequent disappearance prompted his worried wife to approach police and...

India’s GDP Could Reach $38 Trillion In 20 Years: NSA Ajit Doval At IIT Roorkee Convocation

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday said India is entering a period of major transformation and projected that the country’s GDP could grow significantly over the next two decades. Addressing the convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorke...

IIT Bombay student's suicide after 'ChatGPT use' in exam; son tortured, killed, alleges mother

IIT Bombay student's suicide after 'ChatGPT use' in exam; son tortured, killed, alleges mother

Pune RTO Chowk Accident: Truck Hits Two-Wheeler, One Killed, Three Injured

Pune: A 34-year-old man was killed and three members of his family, including a five-year-old boy, were seriously injured after a speeding truck rammed into their two-wheeler at RTO Chowk in Pune in the early hours of Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Gulab Ramji Gavi...

‘Nita ma’am took selfies, chatted with us’: Woman shares experience of attending Ganesh Utsav at Antilia

A guest told hindustantimes.com about attending Antilia's Ganesh Utsav, where Nita Ambani personally invited attendees for the evening aarti.

PM Modi Says India’s FTAs Will Create New Career Opportunities For Youth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with different countries are creating new avenues for employment and growth for the country’s youth. Addressing a virtual Rozgar Mela, he said global confidence in India’s talent, skills and innova...

Plumber killed after Mumbai Metro construction barricade falls on moving bike; MMRDA fines contractor Rs 2 crore

A 54-year-old plumber was killed in Vikhroli after an iron barricade at a Metro construction site fell on his moving two-wheeler, prompting MMRDA to impose a Rs 2 crore penalty on contractor Godrej & Boyce based on preliminary findings. The agency has also ordered a detailed inqu...

Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony: Indian Contingent Wears Gujarati-Style Sarees & Bandhgalas | WATCH

The 20th Asian Games officially got underway in Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday, September 19, with the grand opening ceremony bringing together athletes from across the continent. Leading the Indian contingent at the athletes’ parade were two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and ka...

IIT Bombay Student Suicide: Third Death In 7 Months Sparks Mental Health Concerns Across IIT Campuses

A tragic incident at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on Friday night has brought the ongoing mental health crisis across elite technical institutions back into sharp focus. Sahil Wakode , a second-year undergraduate BTech student in the Department of Energy Scienc...

Mumbai Local Train Update: Big Relief For Ganesh Devotees! No Daytime Megablock On Sunday, Sept 20; Midnight Jumbo Block On Western Railway

Mumbai: With large crowds expected across Mumbai on Sunday as devotees visit various Ganpati pandals during Ganeshotsav, the Railways provided a major relief to commuters. No daytime megablock will be operated on the major Mumbai suburban routes on Sunday, allowing devotees to tr...

BMC flags unauthorised water connection to mosque near Mumbai airport T2

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has identified an unapproved water connection leading to a mosque near Mumbai's Terminal 2. This move comes after a complaint from BJP leader Kirit Somaiyya about the utilization of airport land. During their inspection, BMC officials ...

Founder slams excessive ads at Mumbai's Ganesh Utsav pandals: ‘Polluting the very essence’

The founder claimed that excessive advertising on pandals during Ganesh Utsav in Mumbai ruins the experience for devotees.

Asian Games 2026: Manu Bhaker And Pawan Sehrawat Led Indian Contingent At Grand Opening Ceremony In Japan | Video

Two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat led the Indian contingent as flag-bearers at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on Saturday, September 19. The ceremony will officially mark the beginning of the 20th Asian Games in Japa...

Around Town: La Panthera opens at Eros, with Spanish flavours and a South Bombay soul

UPI MDR Will Not Push Users Back To Cash, Says RBI Deputy Governor SC Murmu

The introduction of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions is unlikely to drive consumers back towards cash, Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor S C Murmu said. He added that the new framework would help the digital payments ecosys...

‘Will take body to campus, won’t leave’: Father demands arrests in IIT-Bombay student suicide

The father of a deceased IIT-Bombay student intends to protest with his son's body, demanding accountability from authorities he believes are culpable for the suicide. The police have initiated a case of abetment against various individuals. The family argues that casteism and sy...