Veteran Indian singer Usha Uthup has sparked a wave of nostalgia on social media after delivering a lively performance of Boney M’s legendary disco track ‘Rasputin’. The viral video reportedly captures the 78-year-old singer performing in Bengaluru on September 18, leaving music lovers pleasantly...
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Mumbai: Around 4,400 retired employees of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking are observing a “Black Diwali” protest at Azad Maidan on Thursday, November 5, demanding immediate payment of their pending gratuity and other dues. The protest, organised ...
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Young Mumbaikars are ushering in a new era of Diwali by embracing meaningful celebrations that prioritize sustainability. Many are channeling their resources into educational donations rather than traditional consumerism. Personalized gifting is gaining traction, as individuals c...
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Pune Divisional Flying Squad of the Agriculture Department has seized an illegal stock of pesticides worth Rs 65.34 lakh from a shop in Shukrwar Peth for allegedly storing the products without the necessary licence and permissions. Khadak Police Register Case Against Rahul Agenci...
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Pune, Nov 05: In a major relief for aspirants preparing for government recruitment examinations in Maharashtra, a high-level committee constituted by the state government has recommended increasing the number of vacancies for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission’s (MPSC) Gro...
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Maharashtra has ranked second among general category states in the Renewable Energy State Assessment Framework (RE-SAF) 2025-26, receiving the award from Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan in New Delhi. The state’s Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 targets 16,000 MW, with ...
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Pune: Accusing the Congress of deliberately spreading misinformation and attempting to discredit the Election Commission through its opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, BJP MP Baijayant Panda on Thursday alleged that the Opposition was using the...
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Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Pune division has suspended the licences of Karachi Sweet Mart’s main manufacturing centre in Pune’s Camp area and nine other food establishments across Pune district following inspections that revealed multiple food safety violations....
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Thane, November 05, 2026: Breaking away from conventional festive customs of exchanging greeting cards, sweets, and gifts, BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar has introduced a unique initiative blending Diwali celebrations with cow service (Goseva) in Thane. Amidst growing concerns over drough...
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Pune: Pune Metro Line 3 recorded around 50,000 passenger movements on its first day of commercial operations on Wednesday (Nov 4), despite Diwali holidays keeping several offices and commercial establishments closed. The 23.2-km Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar corridor received a strong r...
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Mumbai Port Authority’s Rs 922.67-crore yacht marina at Victoria Dock drew over 35 industry representatives at its first pre-bid meeting. Planned over 37.3 hectares for 604 yachts under a 45-year DBFOT concession, it will include a five-star hotel, yacht club and sailing school. ...
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Mumbai: Mumbai skipper Siddhesh Lad praised his team's fighting spirit and unwavering belief after a hard-fought victory at the Cricket Club of India (CCI), saying the players remained confident of securing a win despite the opposition's prolonged resistance on the final day. Lad...
