Mumbai: The BMC will set up 10 artificial ponds around Mumbai’s Banganga Tank in Walkeshwar and increase the number of oxygenation pumps at the site after a large number of fish were found dead in the historic water body. The measures were announced after Maharashtra Minister Man...
New Delhi: Voting is underway across five Assembly constituencies in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, along with the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency in Assam, as voters cast their ballots in the 2026 bypolls on Tuesday. According to Election Commission of India (ECI) data, N...
Mumbai: Shares of Vedanta jumped nearly 4 percent on Tuesday after the Anil Agarwal-led metals major fixed October 14 as the record date for its prospective first interim dividend for FY27. The company's board is scheduled to meet on October 8 to consider and approve the dividend...
A viral video from Delhi has brought an unusual 159-year-old law back into the spotlight. A woman who allegedly claimed she was denied access to a washroom at the Shangri-La hotel sparked a debate on X over whether hotels can refuse washroom access to non-guests. During the discu...
Mumbai: AXISCADES Technologies Limited (ACTL) announced on October 6, 2026, the incorporation of a new step-down subsidiary, XIDA DEEPTECH PRIVATE LIMITED. The new entity was incorporated in India on October 5, 2026. Subsidiary Details XIDA DEEPTECH PRIVATE LIMITED will operate a...
Arijit Singh is taking his music back on the road, and this time, the celebration is a big one. The singer has announced a nine-city India tour for 2027, marking two decades of his musical journey and giving fans across the country a chance to hear some of his biggest songs live....
Fadnavis flags malnutrition in Mumbai slums, calls for targeted CSR interventions
Zimbabwe is in discussions with NPCI International Payments Ltd to use technology behind India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for developing a domestic real-time payments system. According to a report by Bloomberg, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor John Mushayavanhu said that...
Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri paid an emotional tribute to acclaimed British author Jeffrey Archer following news of his death. Shastri remembered the celebrated writer as a “brilliant mind” and praised the extraordinary pace and quality of his writing. Just received his la...
An Israeli-American musician has paid a heartfelt tribute to Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar following the shocking mid-air attack aboard a Flydubai flight, choosing a Bollywood song to express his gratitude. Musician Itay Benda learned and performed Shah Rukh Khan’s popular ...
Mumbai: Shakti Pumps (India) Limited has received a Letter of Empanelment from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for 4,755 off-grid solar photovoltaic water pumping systems across Maharashtra. The pumps will be supplied under the Magel Tyala Saur...
New Delhi: Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was at the centre of a high-voltage INDIA bloc protest in Delhi on Tuesday, with videos capturing several dramatic moments during the Opposition's march from Parliament towards the Election Commission of I...
New Delhi: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was on Tuesday appointed as Delhi Capitals' head coach ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Ganguly's association with Delhi Capitals began in 2019 when he joined the franchise as an Advisor. Read more https://t.co/e...
During Swiss President Guy Parmelin’s visit to New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented him with three Indian cheeses that have made their mark at international competitions. The selection, featuring Gulmarg, Konark and Yeoor, brought together Indian craftsmanship with c...
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its statewide food safety drive ahead of the festive season, with several food outlets and restaurants losing their food licences. According to reports, the FDA has taken action against eight food establis...
IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and IIT Madras accounted for 97 of the top 100 JEE-Advanced rankers in 2026. Women achieved a record success rate in JEE-Advanced despite a decrease in registrations this year. The number of SC and ST candidates qualifying for JEE-Advanced increased signifi...
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Prices of pulses, rice, jowar and wheat have risen sharply ahead of Diwali, with traders attributing the surge to drought-hit production and restricted arrivals. Household grocery budgets are expected to rise further if the situation persists. Also Watc...
Indian cricketer KL Rahul was recently spotted enjoying a dinner outing with his wife, Athiya Shetty, in Mumbai's Bandra. The couple kept their evening relaxed and stylish, but it was Rahul's luxury timepiece that grabbed attention. For the outing, Rahul opted for an understated ...
Pune: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday recommended that Governor Jishnu Dev Varma constitute a high-level inquiry panel to initiate proceedings against current and former members and chairpersons of Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). He proposed a...
The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), representing Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet, has sought urgent government support as the West Asia conflict pushes up aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and other operating expenses. According to a report by Moneycontrol, in a letter to th...
In Maharashtra, many electors are expressing frustration as booth-level officers fail to follow through on their commitment to home visits. Numerous voters, particularly senior citizens, have received notifications under the Special Intensive Revision process but have encountered...
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has revised the rules for updating or correcting names on Aadhaar cards, introducing separate procedures depending on the nature of the change. The revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), issued on September 18, 2026, repla...
New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was briefly detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday after security personnel stopped an INDIA bloc march towards the Election Commission headquarters in the national capital. She was taken inside a police van along with several other p...
British news magazine The Economist was on Tuesday accused of adopting a racist and patronising attitude towards India after it referred to the country as "relatively poor" in an article about tiger conservation. The article, published on October 4, praised India's success in wil...
Dubai: India batters Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, along with Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza, have been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for September, following a month dominated by explosive white-ball performances. India’s standout duo and Zimbab...
Mumbai: Max Estates Limited , a real estate developer, on 6 October 2026, announced pre-sales of approximately ₹3,200 crore for the first half of fiscal year 2027 (H1FY2027). The company also reported pre-sales of about ₹2,100 crore in the second quarter of FY2027 (Q2FY2027), inc...
The World Bank has raised India's economic growth forecast for FY27 to 7.1%, up 50 basis points from its previous projection of 6.6%, as strong industrial and services activity offsets weakness in agriculture. In its October South Asia Economic Update released on Oct 6, the World...
Shimla: India women's kabaddi team captain Pushpa Rana on Tuesday said Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu listened to the players' concerns and assured Rana, Jyoti Thakur and Bhavna Thakur of Rs 1 crore each, while also responding positively to their request f...
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food licences of two Suraj Lama Momos outlets in Andheri West, triggering a wave of reactions from Mumbaikars online, including both criticism and disbelief from longtime fans. According to reports, the FDA has ...
Mumbai: The design of Mumbai’s under-construction Ghatkopar Road Overbridge (ROB) has been revised midway through construction, with three pier caps set to be partially demolished and rebuilt at a higher level. The change, being made after around 30 per cent of the work had alrea...
Mumbai: India’s transportation sector gained momentum in September as festive demand lifted vehicle sales and steady freight movement supported truck rentals, according to the Shriram Mobility Bulletin. Rentals remained above year-earlier levels on every tracked route, signalling...
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Mumbai: LEAP India Limited on October 6, 2026, reported a further investment of $1,000,000 (approximately ₹9.64 crore) into LEAP MENA Holdings Limited, its wholly-owned foreign subsidiary in the UAE . Investment Details LEAP India subscribed to 999,999,999 equity shares of $0.001...
Stakeholders including admissions counsellors and parents gathered in Azad Maidan to protest against the MHT-CET 2026 exam schedule. They met with state CET Cell commissioner Dilip Sardesai to discuss necessary changes. Proposed changes include conducting the MHT-CET 2027 offline...
Mumbai: From Indian tennis legend Rohan Bopanna to International stars like Roman Burruchaga and Rinky Hijikata, the Kia Tennis Premier League (TPL) has announced the marquee players who will represent each of its eight franchises in the eighth season, ahead of the much-awaited p...
Pune: The protest led by NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on the SM Joshi Bridge in Pune against the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) entered its sixth day on Tuesday, with Pawar claiming that MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar has sent his resignation to Chief Minister Devendra F...
Mumbai: Cyient Ltd, a global lifecycle engineering services company, announced on 6 October 2026, the formation of a new, integrated business unit: Intelligent Engineering Solutions (IES). This unit aims to accelerate the company's technology-led growth and establish a lifecycle ...
Diplomacy took a delicious turn in New Delhi as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Swiss President Guy Parmelin for lunch. Held at Hyderabad House on October 5, the meal went beyond a formal spread, bringing Indian ingredients and regional flavours together with familiar Swiss c...
Mumbai has once again cemented its position as one of India’s leading culinary destinations, with 13 restaurants featuring in the Condé Nast Traveller x District Top Restaurant Awards 2026. The seventh edition of the prestigious list celebrates the country’s finest dining establi...
Mumbai: MBL Infrastructure announced on 6 October 2026 that the Commercial Court, Dehradun, Uttarakhand , has directed the Public Works Department, Government of Uttarakhand, to deposit an amount of ₹81.14 crore. This amount relates to an arbitration award dated 14 December 2024....
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has earned international attention after The New York Times featured him on its front page, calling him a “rock star” for his aggressive approach to food safety enforcement. Known for his no-nonsense style...
India will face Uruguay in an international friendly in Kolkata, with the match expected to draw strong attention from football fans. The fixture will give Indian players an opportunity to test themselves against one of South America's traditional football powers. Uruguay, meanwh...
Mumbai: Zodiac Energy Limited announced on Thursday the incorporation of a new wholly-owned subsidiary, ZODIAC ENERGY IPP-4 PRIVATE LIMITED. The Certificate of Incorporation was issued by the Registrar of Companies on October 6, 2026. Capital and Ownership Zodiac Energy subscribe...
Indian women’s cricket fans took to social media to express their gratitude and admiration for Harmanpreet Kaur after she stepped down from captaincy following a decade at the helm. The veteran all-rounder’s leadership journey has been closely associated with some of the most mem...
Mumbai: Meesho Limited reported on 6 October 2026 that its Content Commerce ecosystem's Net Merchandise Value (NMV) grew by 152% year-on-year. This growth was attributed to the participation of over 1.6 lakh active creators across India over the last 12 months. Creator Engagement...
It is rare to see an entire delegation from a foreign country coming to India to discuss fruit and vegetables. But the Netherlands has proved to be an exception. This is for two reasons. First, the Netherlands has watched this sector grow in India to a level where it makes sense ...
Mumbai: Steel Exchange India Limited announced on 6 October 2026 that it achieved its highest-ever monthly and quarterly production of Re-Bars in its Rolling Mill. The company produced 25,095.035 metric tonnes (MT) in September 2026 and 69,617.424 MT for the quarter ended 30 Sept...
The INDIA bloc’s march towards the Election Commission of India (ECI) office in New Delhi was stopped by security personnel in front of the NITI Aayog building on Tuesday, as opposition MPs took to the streets demanding action over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electora...
Singer Mika Singh questioned why Pakistani Muslims are often viewed negatively in India while Muslims from Dubai are perceived differently. The singer made the remark while discussing his connection with Pakistan, his visits to the country and the respect he received from local M...
Mumbai: Cloud communications provider Dove Soft Limited’s ₹73.26 crore initial public offering closed on October 5, 2026, with a subscription of 1.36 times, according to the company. Investors bid for 89,62,800 equity shares against 66,00,000 shares offered. The value of bids sto...
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down from her role as captain in a statement announced on social media. Kaur alongside Smriti Mandhana and head coach Amol Muzumdar were in Guwahati for a review meeting and the veteran has now made way for a change in leadership. Kaur l...
Mumbai: Zydus Lifesciences Limited , in partnership with MSN Laboratories Private Limited, announced on October 5, 2026, the launch of Riociguat Tablets in the United States. The tablets are available in 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.5 mg, 2 mg, and 2.5 mg strengths. Market Launch Zydus and MS...
Mumbai: Actor Sunil Lahri has expressed his concerns and a put up a note of caution over the growing concerns around drought, water shortage and changing weather patterns. He urged people to become more mindful of their consumption before a larger crisis hits. View this post on I...
Mumbai: HLE Glascoat announced on October 5, 2026, that its wholly-owned subsidiary Thaletec GmbH has transferred its entire 100% shareholding in HLE Surface Technologies GmbH , a step-down subsidiary, to HLE International S.à.r.l., which is also a wholly-owned subsidiary. Transa...
Vijayawada: Indian archer Dhiraj Bommadevara received a warm welcome from family members, friends, sports officials and fans after returning to Vijayawada following his double silver medal-winning campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan. #WATCH | Andhra Pradesh: Indian Archer D...
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BMC plans to create ten artificial ponds around Banganga tank to address fish death concerns. The civic body aims to enhance oxygenation pum…
Mumbai: Amber Enterprises India Ltd announced on Monday the incorporation of Amber Digital Technologies Private Limited, a new wholly owned …
On Sunday morning, hundreds of dead and dying fish were found floating on the Kalu river. Environmental activists traced the issue to untrea…
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New Delhi: Asian Games 2026 gold medallist and Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain joined women police personnel in foot patrolling at Rajouri Ga…
Mumbai: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) today, 5 October 2026, announced the signing of a performance-based Memor…
Mumbai: Transrail Lighting Ltd on Monday announced new orders totalling ₹412 crore for its core Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business. …
Oppo has launched the F35 and F35 Pro in India. Both the phones comewith 8,000mAh batteries, 80W charging and 50-megapixel front cameras. Th…
Mumbai: Patel Retail Limited on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, announced the launch of a whole spices catalogue under its in-house brand, 'Indian…
Mumbai: Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) announced on October 6, 2026, that its electricity traded volume for the second quarter of fiscal year …
Mumbai: The Indian rupee slipped 4 paise to 96.39 against the US dollar in early trading on Tuesday, weighed down by firmer crude oil prices…
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