Tonnes of lost footwear during Ganpati procession in Lalbaug get a second life
In a rather unusual waste-management initiative, the BMC is refurbishing the discarded chappals, sandals, and shoes into footwear for schoolchildren in tribal areas
In a rather unusual waste-management initiative, the BMC is refurbishing the discarded chappals, sandals, and shoes into footwear for schoolchildren in tribal areas
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Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn 's team has issued a clarification after reports emerged that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had demolished portions of his and Kajol 's property in Mumbai's Juhu area over alleged unauthorised construction. The team clarified that the pro...
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Mira Bhayandar, October 17, 2026: A heated dispute over filming proceedings during the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) general body meeting on October 16 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Auditorium has escalated into a major legal and political row. Following a formal c...
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Indian cricket star Jemimah Rodrigues stepped out in a powerful customized ensemble to celebrate her official appointment as Switzerland Tourism's new Friendship Ambassador for India. The major tourism milestone was unveiled at a special event where she was chosen to represent th...
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Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Due to the unavailability of lines and platforms following yard remodelling work at Bina station, the railway administration has implemented temporary changes to the operation of passenger trains. Consequently, some trains have been cancelled, others will...
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New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday urged graduating students of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, to uphold professional ethics, defend liberty and remain committed to justice and constitutional values as they embark on their le...
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Mumbai, October 17, 2026: GamingCon Bharat wrote a new chapter in its journey today as the Premier League Trophy was unveiled on its main stage at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Mumbai, on the opening day of the festival's third edition. Industry leaders, partners and Mana...
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Thane, October 17, 2026: Following the shocking murder of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) division chief (Vibhagpromukh) Pradeep Purnekar, his family members met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday to submit a formal memorandum. Chief Minister Fadnavis v...
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Pune: Faraskhana police have busted an interstate gang from Uttar Pradesh allegedly involved in stealing gold chains and mangalsutras from devotees during Ganeshotsav. Police have arrested one suspect and recovered 139.720 grams of gold ornaments, a mobile phone, a knife and an i...
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New Delhi, October 17, 2026: The Supreme Court has directed Indian Railways to extend travel insurance coverage to tickets purchased at railway station counters from October 27, 2026. The move aims to provide financial protection to passengers who book tickets offline, particular...
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Pune: A 35-year-old man was allegedly strangled to death following a dispute over verbal abuse. His hands and legs were tied with metal wire, and a stone weighing around 15 to 16 kg was attached to his body before it was dumped into a well in Dalimb village of Daund taluka. Pune ...
