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Sahil Wakode’s parents detained again with IIT Bombay studentsOctober 18, 2026
Mumbai Police detained Sahil Wakode’s parents, Ravindra and Sonali Wakode, again on Sunday, along with students inside the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) campus in Powai. The parents were taken to Azad Maidan, according to the latest update, as protests demanding justice for the 20-year-old BTech student...
7-foot rat snake rescued after getting trapped in net in ThaneOctober 18, 2026
An adult Indian rat snake, measuring around 7 to 8 feet, was rescued after getting entangled in a net in Thane on Friday. The Thane Range Forest Department received a call about the trapped snake and alerted a rescuer from the Wildlife Welfare Association (WWA). On reaching the...
IIT Bombay protests: Mumbai Police detain protesters, take 16 studentsOctober 18, 2026
Mumbai Police detained protesters gathered outside the main gate of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) in Powai around noon on Sunday and took at least 16 students from inside the campus in a police bus, students said. The protests were organised by various groups, including the...
Mumbai weather: Hot and humid conditions to continue on SundayOctober 18, 2026
Mumbai is likely to continue experiencing hot and humid weather on Sunday, October 18, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting dry conditions across the city and its surrounding areas over the next 24 hours. In its latest weather forecast, the IMD said that Mumbai and neighbouring areas...
Devendra Fadnavis hits back at Uddhav Thackeray over ‘regime change’ remarksOctober 18, 2026
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has hit back at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray over his backing of the ‘regime change’ remarks. Fadnavis, while talking to the media, questioned Uddhav Thackeray’s understanding of political change. The Maharashtra CM also accused him of abandoning the Hindutva ideology and...
IIT-Bombay students detained during month-long protest over Sahil Wakode’s death; parents seek professor’s arrestOctober 18, 2026
The IIT-Bombay campus has been a hub of protests for a month now, triggered by the heartbreaking suicide of student Sahil Wakode. In an effort to honor his memory, students have staged relay hunger strikes and organized candlelight marches. His parents are pressing for accountability from the institution...
Woman held for kidnapping one-year-old girl from CSMT for beggingOctober 18, 2026
Over 200 trees face axe for projects across MumbaiOctober 18, 2026
BMC’s Tree Authority To Decide Fate At Oct 21 Meeting
BMC demolishes unauthorised portions of Ajay Devgn’s bungalow in JuhuOctober 18, 2026
Yet another infra scare, 12-tonne steel cage crashes onto moving car in Mumbai; MMRDA slaps Rs 2 crore fineOctober 18, 2026
On Saturday afternoon, a steel reinforcement cage fell on a moving sedan on the Eastern Express Highway. Eyewitnesses reported a loud creaking noise preceding the incident, which caused structural damage to the vehicle. Fortunately, the driver and passengers escaped with minor injuries, but no serious harm was reported....
Thane: Reinforcement cage falls on moving car; MMRDA imposes Rs 2 crore penaltyOctober 17, 2026
A reinforcement cage at an under-construction pier of the Anand Nagar–Saket Elevated Road project toppled onto a moving car on Kopri Bridge in Thane, damaging its front windshield. No injuries were reported in the incident, according to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The incident raised concerns...
Reliance Consumer Products director among 10 booked over alleged sale of expiredOctober 17, 2026
Police have registered a case against a Reliance Consumer Products director and nine others after Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized food products worth Rs 48.09 lakh during a crackdown on the alleged diversion and sale of expired, damaged and rejected food items. The FIR was registered...
Nashik court awards death penalty in horrific 2025 rape-murder of minor girlOctober 17, 2026
A fast-track court in Maharashtra’s Nashik district has sentenced a 24-year-old worker to death for raping and killing a four-year-old girl late last year, terming the gruesome crime as “rarest of the rare”. Additional sessions court and fast-track special court (FTSC) judge KG Paldewar on Friday handed the...
Fire breaks out in meter room at Thane society, five meter boxes guttedOctober 17, 2026
A fire broke out in the meter box room of a residential building at Platinum Heritage Society in Hiranandani Estate, Thane West, late on Friday night, October 16. Five meter boxes were completely gutted in the incident. Fire brought under control The fire broke out at around 11.52...
Maharashtra govt gives additional charge of MPSC chairman to Satish WagholeOctober 17, 2026
The Maharashtra government on Friday assigned the additional charge of Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) chairman to commission member Satish Waghole, following the incumbent chairman’s decision to go on leave amid an inquiry into alleged examination paper leaks. The General Administration Department issued an order appointing Waghole to...
Second weekend of Navratra draws crowds to Puja pandalsOctober 17, 2026
In Mumbai, the Bengali community comes alive during Durga Puja, embracing a wealth of cultural festivities and age-old customs. Prominent pandals such as HRCWA, TVBA, and Sanskriti present intricate themes and beautiful decorations. Attendees can enjoy classical music performances and indulge in exquisite Bengali flavors with daily bhog...
Unbridled redevelopment in Mumbai will cause water, infra crisis, say urban expertsOctober 17, 2026
Environmental experts gathered in Mumbai to address issues arising from rapid urban redevelopment and its consequences. Speakers highlighted the challenges of inadequate infrastructure and growing water crises in the city. They expressed concern over high real estate prices despite a housing boom and the ongoing ecological damage. Participants...
Nana Patekar or Smit Machchhar? Mumbai’s new East-West Vidyavihar bridge gets caught in naming rowOctober 17, 2026
In Mumbai, a debate has sparked over what to name the new East-West Vidyavihar bridge. Shiv Sena (UBT) is pushing for a tribute to the beloved late actor Nana Patekar, while BJP MLA Parag Shah champions Captain Smit Machchhar’s name. Advocates for Patekar highlight the importance of commemorating...
Ajay Devgn’s Mumbai bungalow faces BMC action over unauthorised constructionOctober 17, 2026
BMC has rejected the owners’ response regarding the ongoing construction at the Juhu bungalow owned by Ajay Devgn. The civic body stated that the owners failed to provide necessary documentation proving authorized permissions for the work. A stop-work notice was issued on September 10 due to unauthorized additions...
Bombay HC concludes hearing on sacked cop Sachin Waze bail pleaOctober 17, 2026
Temples, palaces and Satyajit Ray: Mumbai’s Durga Puja pandals turn into cultural showcasesOctober 16, 2026
Malegaon court awards death sentence to man convicted of raping, murdering 4-year-old girlOctober 16, 2026
Court terms crime ‘rarest of rare’; prosecution examines 24 witnesses, submits 225-page judgment
Imran Khan told to leave India: A look at others who faced OCI actionOctober 16, 2026
Actor Imran Khan has been mandated to exit India by October 28 due to his participation in protests. This situation is emblematic of a growing pattern where foreign nationals face limitations and deportations in the country. For instance, Nitasha Kaul’s deportation and Aatish Taseer’s OCI status cancellation are...
‘Lehra Do Tiranga’: CJP’s protest at at Azad Maidan today against arrest of its foundersOctober 16, 2026
On October 16, the Cockroach Janata Party is set to hold a protest at Azad Maidan, rallying in support of co-founders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, who have been arrested. Party leader Pranay Ahire criticized the government, asserting that genuine patriotism is being challenged. The protest is anticipated...
Caretaker, boyfriend get triple life terms for 2018 Bandra murdersOctober 16, 2026
A caretaker and her boyfriend have been handed triple life sentences for the brutal murder of an elderly couple in Bandra. Authorities discovered the couple dead in their home after a robbery. The court ruled out the death penalty due to circumstantial evidence, noting that the pair had...
Imran Khan was just passing through, didn’t take part in Mumbai protests, claim his lawyersOctober 16, 2026
Imran Khan has been asked by the FRRO to leave India by October 28, raising legal concerns. Lawyers argue that he did not participate in the protest and only passed through the area. The police have charged the protestors for illegal assembly due to lacking permission for the...
Mumbai: Sion bridge to open soon after replacing 112-year-old colonial structureOctober 15, 2026
A newly constructed bridge, which has replaced a 112-year-old colonial-era overpass next to Sion railway station in Mumbai, is expected to open to traffic soon, civic officials said. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the new bridge has a single span of 54.5 metres and a width of...
No Diwali fare hike for Maharashtra ST buses as Pratap Sarnaik rejects proposalOctober 15, 2026
Maharashtra Transport Minister and Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) Chairman Pratap Sarnaik has rejected a proposal to increase state transport bus fares by 15 per cent during the Diwali festive season, citing the financial difficulties faced by people amid drought conditions and rising inflation. The MSRTC administration...
Maharashtra forms task force to plan integrated rail, metro and RRTS networkOctober 15, 2026
The Maharashtra government has issued a Government Resolution (GR) establishing a high-level task force to prepare a framework for expanding and integrating railway networks, metro corridors and Regional Rapid Transit Systems (RRTS) across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and other urban centres in the state. The initiative is...
Maharashtra drought: Three Palghar talukas declared drought-hitOctober 15, 2026
The Maharashtra government has declared Jawhar, Mokhada and Talasari talukas of Palghar district drought-affected for the 2026 kharif season, bringing relief measures for farmers and tribal families in the three areas, the district administration said on Wednesday. The decision is part of the state’s expanded drought declaration, which...
Navi Mumbai traffic police seize 450 modified silencers, destroy 93 in crackdown on noise pollutionOctober 15, 2026
Navi Mumbai traffic police have seized around 450 modified motorcycle silencers across the city and destroyed 93 of them in a crackdown on vehicles producing excessive noise
Actor Imran Khan to move Bombay HC against order to leave IndiaOctober 15, 2026
Actor Imran Khan has approached the Bombay High Court against an order for his deportation from India. The order was issued after his participation in a protest supporting the Cockroach Janata Party. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya filed a complaint to the Mumbai Police regarding Khan’s actions. As an...
Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India: How anti-CEC protest, Kirit Somaiya’s complaint led to Mumbai Police noticeOctober 15, 2026
Mumbai Police have notified Bollywood actor Imran Khan to exit India by October 28 due to legal violations. His involvement in a political demonstration raised concerns under the Foreigners and Immigration Act. A former BJP MP filed a complaint requesting Khan’s detention and deportation for breach of OCI...
IIT-Bombay student death: Activists detained outside campus as parents’ hunger strike continuesOctober 15, 2026
Activists from various organizations gathered at IIT Bombay to express solidarity with Sahil Wakode’s family and demand justice. They called for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding Wakode’s suicide after alleged procedural lapses were highlighted. Police intervened with reports of protests occurring without permission, leading to detentions...
IIT-Bombay warns students against asking peers about caste, JEE ranks, GATE scoresOctober 15, 2026
IIT-Bombay has issued anti-discrimination guidelines addressing biases among students, following the recent suicide of a student. The administration aims to foster inclusivity and discourage inquiries about caste and ranks, which may lead to discrimination. While students support the guidelines, they argue that faculty members are not equally addressed...
MPSC puts on hold paper shredding tender after MLA Rohit Pawar raises alarmOctober 14, 2026
Maharashtra’s state animal rescued by trekker in Maval after being found injuredOctober 14, 2026
A trekker returning from a Sunday trek in the Maval-Vadgaon area came across an Indian Giant Squirrel in an injured and dehydrated condition beside a forest trail. Instead of walking past, the wildlife enthusiast took the animal to a local rescuer, helping Maharashtra’s state animal get the care...
Fadnavis defends Maharashtra SIR, calls it routine electoral roll revisionOctober 14, 2026
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday defended the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, describing it as a long-standing practice within India’s electoral framework and rejecting opposition criticism of the exercise. In a post on X, Fadnavis said maintaining accurate electoral rolls was essential to...
Mumbai BEST bus accident: Four passengers injured in tanker collision in ChemburOctober 14, 2026
Four passengers were injured after a tanker collided with a BEST bus near the Chedda Nagar signal in Mumbai on Wednesday morning, October 14. The incident occurred at around 6.55 am while the bus was travelling from Vaishali Nagar towards Mahul. According to the BEST undertaking, the bus,...

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