Karwa Chauth is one of the most important festivals in Hinduism, which is mostly observed by married women. The festival is named after the Karwa (earthen pot) and is celebrated in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan and other parts of India. The festival is observe...
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13 habitual offenders have been externed from Mumbai's city limits for a period of two years. This action was taken by DCP (North Zone 3) due to their criminal activities. The offenders were involved in terrorizing locals and extorting money. Police departments from various areas...
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Jalgaon: Bank loans worth ₹124.87 crore have been disbursed to 2,379 self-help groups (SHGs) and beneficiaries in Jalgaon district under the Maharashtra Government's Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, organised as part of the Umed Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission. The initiative ai...
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Mumbai, October 23, 2026: More than 5.29 lakh dog-bite cases were reported in Mumbai between 2021 and 2025, with the annual tally rising sharply in the last two years. In 2025 alone, over 1.54 lakh citizens suffered dog bites, the highest number recorded during the five-year peri...
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Pune: A day after Pune reported its first suspected dengue death of the year, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Friday announced a series of preventive measures, including intensified mosquito-control drives, free diagnostic tests, dedicated hospital beds and stricter monit...
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Mumbai, October 23, 2026: IIT Bombay researchers have developed a low-cost point-of-care device that can screen for anaemia and sickle cell disease using a drop of blood. The portable technology could make testing more accessible in remote and tribal areas, where diagnostic labor...
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Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has mandated a forensic investigation of an audio clip released by Manoj Jarange. The audio claims that Rs 500 crore was delivered to Jarange through Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde. Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam has accused a faction of ...
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Pune: With Diwali approaching, Pune Police have issued an advisory warning citizens against the unsafe and illegal use of firecrackers, including high-decibel crackers, prohibited explosive products and fireworks on public roads. The police have also laid down safety guidelines f...
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Mumbai: Atul Ltd reported a 13 percent year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 158.71 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared with Rs 182.37 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue from operations, however, increased 21 per cent...
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Mumbai: Crisil Limited on Friday announced a 5.9% rise in its consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to ₹204.5 crore for the third quarter (Q3) ended 30 September 2026, compared to ₹193.1 crore in the corresponding period last year. Financial Performance Consolidated income from ope...
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Thane: A 50-year-old man sustained injuries after a balcony projection (sajja) and a wall of a house collapsed in the Kalwa area of Thane on Friday morning. Incident Reported At 7:40 AM The incident was reported to the local authorities at approximately 7:40 AM on October 23, 202...
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Greater Noida: Solaryaan, a clean energy solutions brand of HowD Innovations Pvt. Ltd., is showcasing its hybrid inverters and battery storage solutions at Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2026, held from October 22 to 24 in Greater Noida. The company aims to help households, bu...
