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BMC orders closure of fire-damaged Orchid City Centre Mall in Mumbai Central after Supreme Court directive

Driver held for sexual assault of 3-year-old girl inside school bus

A visa that came in time, a flood they escaped: 54 Kailash pilgrims land in Mumbai

Mumbai gears up with midnight abhishek, chhappan bhog to mark Lord Krishna’s 5,253rd birthday

Devotees across India are celebrating Shri Krishna Janmashtami on September 4. This auspicious occasion marks 5,253 years since Lord Krishna's divine incarnation. Temples and households are preparing special offerings and rituals for the midnight birth. ISKCON temples in Mumbai a...

Mumbai Crime: DRI Probes Hawala Channel In Gold Smuggling Case After Seizing 6.65 Kg Gold Worth ₹10.75 Crore

Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The officers of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, which had recently busted a syndicate involved in the smuggling of foreign-origin gold through the international airport in Mumbai and had arrested six persons, is now investi...

Vidyanand Bapat Attack: Police Arrest Santosh Chavan; Security Cover Provided After Assault

Pune, September 03: Pune police have arrested Santosh Chavan in connection with the alleged threatening, abusing and assaulting of Vidyanand Bapat, with a case registered on the basis of Bapat’s complaint, a senior police official said on Thursday. DCP Zone 1, Krushikesh Rawale, ...

10k homes in Dharavi to be ready early 2029: CM

Fadnavis said that when he was invited to perform the ground-breaking ceremony for the city’s most ambitious redevelopment project yet, he declined. Instead, he had said, the first set of rehabilitation units should be delivered by early 2029...

'Improve BMC Schools': Student, Youth Fronts Stage Protest In Mumbai

Mumbai: Members of the Student Federation of India (SFI) and the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) staged a demonstration today under the banner "Save Schools, Save Education," demanding a comprehensive infrastructure and academic overhaul across Brihanmumbai Municipal ...

Smriti Mandhana Shattered These Records With Sensational Ton Against Hong Kong In Women's Asia Cup

Indian Women's Cricket Team opener Smriti Mandhana shattered several records with her sensational century during the Asia T20 Women's Asia Cup 2026 clash against Hong Kong Women's Cricket Team at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The India vice-captain reached ...

Police arrest video editor for reckless driving, assaulting officers

Mumbai: BEST Wage Revision To Cost ₹1,111 Crore Annually; Wet-Lease Pay Parity Alone ₹475 Crore

Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The proposed wage revision for BEST employees and wet-lease workers could add Rs 1,111 crore a year to the undertaking's salary bill, even as BEST is already dependent on borrowings to meet its wage obligations. Of this, Rs 475 crore annually will be re...

Smriti Mandhana Smashes Record-Breaking 124 Off 64 Balls As India Post 193/5 Against Hong Kong In Asia Cup

Dubai, Sep 3: Smriti Mandhana slayed a hapless Hong Kong bowling attack on way to a record-breaking hundred as India raced to 193 for five in their Women's Asia Cup match here on Thursday. Mandhana (124 off 64) made up for a sedate start rather quickly and shared a 74-run stand w...

BEST proposes ₹1,111-cr wage revision; wet-lease hike alone ₹475 crore

The proposal follows a recent agitation by the BEST Sanyukt Kamgar Kruti Samiti, the joint action committee of employee unions. The committee, in June, had demanded implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission, settlement of pending wage issues and better conditions for contractu...

Navi Mumbai airport crosses 3 million passenger mark in less than 9 months

Navi Mumbai International Airport has just crossed the milestone of three million passengers. Since its opening, the airport has facilitated over twenty-two thousand commercial flights and expanded its service network from thirteen to forty-six destinations. Scheduled internation...

FDA Issues Year-Long SOP For Mahaprasad, Langar Ahead Of Festivals To Ensure Food Safety

Mumbai: Ahead of the festival season, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a year-long Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) covering mahaprasad, iftar meals, annachhatra, langar, bhandara and other large-scale food distributions. Organisers will have to inf...

'This Behaviour In Mumbai Should Stop': Bigg Boss Marathi Fame Irina Rudakova Speaks Out After Her Auto Driver Was Abused & Threatened, Asks For Help- WATCH VIDEO

Bigg Boss Marathi fame Irina Rudakova, also known as Irina Rai, uploaded a video on her Instagram, saying, "This behaviour in Mumbai should stop." Russian model model and actress showed in her video how her auto rickshaw driver was abused and threatened by a car driver. Irina rec...

Maharashtra Government Set To Play The Villain In Interfaith Romance

In matters of religious conversion, how exactly will state agencies distinguish between voluntary personal decision and coercion? Also, how will the state protect a person’s liberty and privacy? These and related questions linger even as the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2...

Gadchiroli To Be Developed As Global Green Steel Hub: Jaykumar Rawal

Mumbai: Maharashtra is set to take a major step towards sustainable industrialisation, with Gadchiroli being developed as a potential global hub for green steel production, Marketing and Protocol Minister Jaykumar Rawal said on Thursday. Rawal said the memorandum of understanding...

Karate coach arrested for allegedly raping student over two decades on false promise of marriage

Karate teacher Mahesh Navale arrested for allegedly raping a former student over 20 years, claiming deceitful marriage intentions. Investigations ongoing....

Bhopal Municipal Corporation Forms Joint Team To Implement HC Slaughterhouse Order

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has constituted a joint team comprising officials from the revenue, veterinary and animal disease investigation departments to implement the Jabalpur High Court’s directions on the modern slaughterhouse at Maida Mill...

Former RCFL CEO Devang Mody gets bail in ₹4,097-cr bank fraud case

Mody, who served as RCFL’s director and CEO from April 2017 till December 2018, was arrested by the CBI on June 22 this year

Traffic department transfers constable after altercation with motorist

Mumbai citizens, BJP workers protest outside Malad police station with kin of car crash victim demanding re-arrest of accused

Mohan Bhagwat's US Visit Sparks Political Fallout As 90 US Politicians Pledge To Reject RSS Funds

As many as 90 US politicians, including Indian-origin lawmakers Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal, have signed a pledge promising not to accept political donations from people or organisations associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The initiative was launched shortly ...

Opposition To Smart Meters: All-Party Leaders To Block Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway At Shirsad Naka

Virar: Electricity consumers in the Vasai-Virar region are reportedly facing severe difficulties due to the installation of new smart meters by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) and the Adani Group. In protest against the smart meters, leaders fr...

Smriti Mandhana Follows Virat Kohli's Footsteps! Wears One8 Shoes, Hits Half-Century Vs Hong Kong In Asia Cup 2026

Dubai, September 3: India Women's Cricket Team opener Smriti Mandhana continued her good form in the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026. Smriti smashed her first half-century in the tournament against Hong Kong Women's Cricket Team at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. However, ...

From Giving Away His Winnings At 19 To Building India’s Ultra-Luxury Watch House: Meet Krishiv Tekchandani

India Emerges As Key Growth Market For Luxury Watchmakers, Entrants Focus On Limited Production. India’s luxury watch market is seeing new entrants who plan to tap into the market with limited annual production. The country's luxury watch market is gaining traction as rising affl...

Kharghar SIR Forms Row: CJP, VFD, BCS Seek Time-Bound Probe Into Recovery Of 3,404 Voter Documents

Navi Mumbai: Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP), Vote for Democracy (VFD) and the Bombay Catholic Sabha (BCS) have demanded an impartial and time-bound probe into the recovery of 3,404 original Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Enumeration Forms from a private photocopying centr...

Police bust gang applying adhesive in ATM card slot, obtaining PIN while trying to help, and emptying bank account of its victims

Four arrested; three of them caught on board Patna Express while trying to flee Kalyan

Mumbai Crime: Anti-Corruption Bureau Books 2 BMC K/West Ward Employees In ₹60,000 Bribery Case

Mumbai, September 3, 2026: A sub-engineer and another staffer from the K/West ward of BMC have been booked and apprehended by officers of the Mumbai Unit of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly demanding a bribe from a bakery businessman to allow him to run his business smo...

Ganeshotsav 2026: Panvel RTO Launches App To Alert Motorists About Accident Black Spots, Road Hazards

Panvel, September 3, 2026: Ahead of the expected surge in traffic on the Mumbai-Pune, Mumbai-Goa and Konkan-bound highways during Ganeshotsav, the Regional Transport Office (RTO), Panvel, has launched a mobile application to alert motorists about accident-prone stretches and othe...

Savantwadi Express Will Boost Konkan Tourism, Connectivity: Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

Mumbai: The launch of the daily Mumbai-Savantwadi Express ahead of Ganeshotsav is a major gift for people of Konkan and will mark the next phase of tourism development in the region, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Thursday. Shinde flagged off the inaugural service fr...

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde Inaugurates Development Projects In Jogeshwari

Mumbai: A series of development and beautification projects in Mumbai’s Jogeshwari Assembly constituency, undertaken through the MP Local Area Development Fund of Mumbai North-West MP Ravindra Waikar, were inaugurated by Shiv Sena Lok Sabha group leader and MP Dr Shrikant Shinde ...

Sion Railway Bridge Reconstruction Nears Completion; BMC, Central Railway Target September 30 Opening

Mumbai: The reconstruction of the Sion railway bridge is nearing completion, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Central Railway aiming to open it to the public by September 30, 2026, several months ahead of the official February 2027 deadline. In a post shared ...

Navi Mumbai: Family Alleges Expired Saline Administered At NMMC Hospital In Vashi, Civic Body Orders Inquiry

Navi Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The family of a 52-year-old man who died on Thursday morning has alleged that his condition worsened after he was administered an expired saline solution by staff at the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) Hospital in Vashi. However, the hospi...

Maharashtra: 'Submit Proposals For Civic Facilities In Kanhan Municipal Council Area,' Says Minister Madhuri Misal

Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The Maharashtra government will take positive steps to provide essential civic amenities to residents of the Kanhan Municipal Council area, Minister of State for Urban Development Madhuri Misal said on Thursday. She directed officials to immediately sub...

BMC Announces 50 Educators For 'Adarsh Shikshak Mayor Award 2025–26'

Mumbai: In the lead-up to Teachers' Day celebrations commemorating the birth anniversary of former President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on September 5, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced the selection of 50 educators for the prestigious 'Adarsh Shikshak M...

Navi Mumbai: Archaeology Officials Inspect Historic Structure In Mahape, Suggest It Could Be 500 Years Old

Navi Mumbai, September 3, 2026: A historic structure discovered in the Mahape MIDC area could date back at least 500 years and may have links to the Portuguese era, according to preliminary observations by senior archaeology department officials who inspected the site on Wednesda...

NCLT Directs Status Quo On Byju’s Parent Company Assets Auctioned Amid Ownership Dispute

Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The Bengaluru bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has directed Shailendra Ajmera, the Resolution Professional (RP) of Think and Learn Pvt Ltd (TLPL), the parent company of Byju’s, and the successful auction bidder to maintain status quo on...

Yuzvendra Chahal Stuns Ben Stokes With Sensational Delivery To Knock Him Over In County Championship; VIDEO

Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal delivered a standout moment in English county cricket by bowling former England Test captain Ben Stokes with a sensational delivery. The England batter was stunned with the turn and had no idea about the trajectory of the delivery. Ben Stokes w...

Bandra man arrested for illegal SIM card sale without KYC for Rs 2,000 each

Ganeshotsav Special: Tejas Express To Serve Ukadiche Modak To Passengers

Mumbai: Passengers travelling on the Mumbai–Madgaon Tejas Express during Ganeshotsav will get a taste of Maharashtra's festive tradition onboard, with IRCTC planning to serve ukadiche modak to all passengers. The special food offering will be available only during the Ganeshotsav...

IND W Vs HKG W: Hong Kong Wins Toss, Elects To Bowl First Against India At Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026

Hong Kong Women won the toss and elected to bowl first against India Women in Match 7 of the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. Hong Kong captain Natasha Miles said her team felt the conditions would favour bowling first and backed her batti...

Ganeshotsav 2026: 'Coordinate Efforts To Ensure Smooth Traffic On Mumbai-Goa Highway,' Says PWD Minister Shivendraraje Bhosale

Navi Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The Maharashtra Public Works Department has directed all concerned agencies to take urgent measures to ensure smooth and safe traffic movement on the Mumbai-Goa Highway during the 10-day Ganeshotsav period, with special focus on the Nagothane flyov...

Mumbai-Konkan travel gets boost as new daily CSMT-Sawantwadi Express begins

A new daily express train connecting Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus with Sawantwadi Road was flagged off. This service addresses a long-standing demand for a direct rail link to the Konkan region. Railways are operating 350 special trains for the festival rush and ...

9-Year-Old Gets Gift Of Sight As The Divine Foundation Turns Birthday Into Hope

Mumbai: Nine-year-old Mahinoor Ansari’s struggle with cataracts in both eyes could have left her without timely treatment, as her parents, daily wage workers from Bihar, could not afford the cost of surgery. But help arrived just in time, with donors having their birthdays coming...

Navi Mumbai: CIDCO Fire Brigade Rescues Tempo Driver Trapped In Crushed Cabin After Crash On Sion-Panvel Highway

Navi Mumbai, September 3, 2026: A CIDCO fire brigade team rescued an Eicher tempo driver who was critically trapped inside the crushed cabin after the vehicle rammed into a road divider on the Sion-Panvel Highway in the early hours of Wednesday. The accident occurred around 12.15...

Railway minister flags off new Mumbai-Konkan train, highlights Rs 18,000 crore suburban works

'₹80K A Month Is Almost Poverty In Mumbai': Journalist's Harsh Reality Check For 24-Year-Old Homebuyer

Mumbai’s soaring cost of living and expensive housing market have once again sparked discussion online after real estate and infrastructure journalist Vishal Bhargava said that earning Rs 80,000 a month is “almost poverty” in the city while responding to a 24-year-old seeking adv...

Supriya Sule Seeks Probe After Traffic Cop Allegedly Pushes Woman Near Pune’s Bhapkar Petrol Pump

Pune: Baramati MP Supriya Sule has sought an inquiry after a female traffic police officer allegedly abused and pushed a woman near Bhapkar Petrol Pump Chowk in Pune on Thursday morning. Sule said the woman works at her Pune office and was involved in a road incident before appro...

Maharashtra Engineering Admissions: 88,048 Students Get Seats In CAP Round 4

Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell on Thursday announced the fourth round of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for BE and BTech courses for the academic year 2026-27, offering admission opportunities to 88,048 students. Of these, 8,128 students re...

MICA IGNCA Partnership: Unlocking India's Cultural Secrets to the World!

MICA and IGNCA Forge a New Alliance to Take India’s Cultural Heritage to the World. Partnership introduces two joint certification programmes, collaborative craft research, student immersions, and capacity-building for artisans. Joint launch of two curated certification programme...

Pune: ₹18.60 Crore Modernisation Plan Approved For Pimpri-Chinchwad’s Appu Ghar

Pimpri-Chinchwad: A ₹18.60 crore modernisation plan has been approved for Appu Ghar, the popular amusement park in Nigdi, Pimpri-Chinchwad. The decision was taken during the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s general body meeting on Wednesday, according to Bhosari BJP MLA M...

Ganeshotsav 2026: Palghar MLA Rajendra Gavit Directs PWD, Contractors To Complete Road Repairs Soon

Palghar, Maharashtra: With Ganeshotsav approaching, Palghar MLA Rajendra Gavit on Thursday reviewed the condition of roads across the district and directed Public Works Department (PWD) officials and contractors to expedite repair works, fill potholes and ensure safe and smooth t...

Mumbai University's 107-Year Sociology Legacy Goes Digital With Global Platform

Mumbai: The University of Mumbai’s 107-year-old legacy in sociology is set to receive a global digital platform, with a pilot project by Sociology Department Head Prof. Manisha Rao selected under the British Library’s Endangered Archives Programme (EAP), in collaboration with Arc...

Supreme Court Flags Highway Encroachments, Asks NHAI Why CCTV Cannot Be Installed At Toll Plazas

New Delhi, September 3, 2026: The Supreme Court on Thursday flagged encroachments and stationary vehicles on highways as major road safety concerns and asked the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) why camera surveillance systems and monitoring rooms cannot be installed a...

'Nothing To Do With It': Aaditya Thackeray Reacts To Bombay HC Ordering CBI FIR In Disha Salian Death Case

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday reacted to the Bombay High Court's order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register an FIR and probe the death of Disha Salian, asserting that the case had nothing to do with him and that he did not...

India-US Trade Pact To Be Finalised After Preferential Tariff Rate From Washington: Minister Piyush Goyal | VIDEO

New Delhi, September 3, 2026: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said India will finalise its Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US once Washington offers the country a preferential tariff rate compared with its competitors. The final details of the agr...

DBATU Faculty Recruitment To Be Completed In 3 Months: Chandrakant Patil

Mumbai: The recruitment process for vacant faculty positions at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University (DBATU), Lonere, will be completed within the next three months, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil said on Thursday. Patil said the state governm...

India Player Injuries 'Big Concern' For BCCI, Major Changes Planned In Next FTP: Devajit Saikia; VIDEO

Mumbai, September 3: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has called frequent injuries to Indian players a "big concern" and said that the board will make changes to its planning. Saikia said the next Future Tours Programme (FTP) will be planned in a way that gives players enough rest, ...