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Mumbai: The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) announced that the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) has granted authorization for passenger operations on Phase 2B (Final Phase) of Metro Line 3, covering the stretch from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade. This development marks a major milestone from October 9, the entire Metro Line 3 will be operational, connecting Aarey JVLR in the north to Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai. New Timings for Full Metro Line 3 Operations MMRCL ha ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), one of India's leading City Gas Distribution companies, and Oil India Limited (OIL), a Maharatna public sector enterprise with integrated capabilities across the oil and gas value chain, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration opportunities in the LNG and clean energy sectors. Partnership for a Greener Future The MoU was signed on October 6, 2025, by the VP (BD, BIS, Commercial & STU), MGL, and the ED (BD), OIL, in the prese ...Read More >
Delhi: As Cyclone Shakti advances, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heavy rainfall in various regions of India. The IMD on Tuesday predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of northern India over the next few days. In the early hours of Monday, heavy rainfall lashed parts of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram. Rainfall is predicted in these regions According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted in Jammu ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday refused to grant any interim relief to a batch of petitions filed by representatives of the Kunbi and Other Backward Classes (OBC) communities challenging the Maharashtra government's September 2 Government Resolution (GR) that allows Marathas from Marathwada to obtain Kunbi caste certificates under the Hyderabad Gazette. A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chamdrashekar and Justice Gautam Ankhad refused to grant interim stay on the September 2 GR, while dire ...Read More >
Mumbai: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday launched the foreign currency settlement system in GIFT IFSC, which will facilitate seamless transactions on real-time basis, enhance liquidity management, and ensure compliance.Currently foreign currency transactions usually get settled with a lag of 36 to 48 hours. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, the finance minister said with the operationalisation of the foreign currency settlement system, GIFT City joins a select list of fina ...Read More >
Pimpri-Chinchwad: In a shocking incident, a man has verbally abused and physically assaulted his father and mother in the Chikhali area on Sunday afternoon. The harsh beating resulted in the farmer father sustaining a fracture in his right hand, while his mother suffered minor injuries. A case was registered late Sunday night at Chikhali Police Station. Subhash Baban More (52, Mulshi) has lodged a complaint with the police. Chikhali Police have arrested his son, identified as Sujit Subhash More ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Monday that the Bihar Assembly elections will be conducted in two phases, on November 6 and November 11, with results scheduled for declaration on November 14. Addressing the media, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, described the upcoming elections as the "mother of all elections", emphasising the commission's commitment to ensuring a peaceful and flawless e ...Read More >
Jaipur: Six patients have died, and five were critical after a major fire broke out in the neurosurgery ICU of the government-run SMS Hospital of Jaipur on Sunday late at night. The cause of the fire appears to be a short circuit, as per officials. The relatives of the patients admitted to the ICU said that smoke started emanating from the electrical wires around 11:30 PM. A few moments later, flames erupted with sparks, and the ward filled with smoke. At the time of the incident, 11 patients w ...Read More >
Sikkim State Lottery Result | Image Credit: Wikipedia (Representational) Sikkim State Lottery Results announced today, The Dear Blitzen Monday Weekly Lottery results will be declared at 6 PM on October 06, 2025. The first prize winner will receive ₹1 crore. Stay tuned as we update the complete winners list. If you bought a ticket, check the results here to see if you are among the lucky winners. Where to Check the Results You can view the results for the Dear Blitzen Monday Weekly Lottery Oct ...Read More >
Mumbai: Despite full dams, parts of Mumbai will face water shortages from October 7 to 9. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is implementing a 10 per cent water reduction in certain areas and eastern suburbs during this period. Additionally, the corporation is updating electricity meters at the Pise water purification center, affecting water supply daily from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Consequently, numerous sections of the city and eastern suburbs will experience disruptions due to these n ...Read More >
Thane: Three people, including a US national, were arrested in Maharashtra's Thane district on Saturday for allegedly attempting to convert villagers to Christianity. The incident occurred in Chimbipada, a locality in Bhiwandi and came to light after a video showing the police confronting the accused went viral on social media. Viral Video Shows US National Addressing Locals In the video, the foreign national can be seen speaking to a group of locals gathered inside a house. Police officials, ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai's long-awaited Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, is gearing up for its grand completion as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the final Worli-Cuffe Parade stretch on October 8. The milestone will make the entire 33.5-kilometre Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ corridor fully operational, marking a transformative leap for South Mumbai's urban mobility network. Ahead of the inauguration, Mumbai Metro 3 released stunning inside visuals of the Science Centre Metro Station i ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah on Friday said that under the new criminal laws, any FIR registered in 2026 will be fully resolved within three years, thereby ensuring timely justice for all citizens. Addressing a gathering in Kurukshetra after inaugurating an exhibition on the three new criminal laws, Shah, who was in Haryana to chair multiple events, pointed out that the previous criminal laws were enacted by the British with the primary objective of maintaining thei ...Read More >
Thane: The Kalyan Sessions Court has acquitted five men accused of allegedly murdering a 25-year-old man in 1992, after ruling that the decades-long delay, loss of critical evidence, and the inability to examine the prime witness had fatally weakened the case. Complainant Could Not Depose The court of Additional Sessions Judge P. F. Sayyad observed that the complainant -- who was also the key witness -- was now 74-year-old, suffering from Parkinson's disease and memory loss, and unable to test ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major setback to industrialist Anil Ambani, the Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed his plea challenging the State Bank of India's (SBI) decision to classify his loan account as "fraudulent." The account pertained to his firm, Reliance Communications (RCom), which is already under insolvency proceedings. Bench Statement A bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela K Gokhale rejected Ambani's petition, stating: "There is no merit in the petition. Petition is dismissed." SBI ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major operation against narcotics trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, seized 7.95 kg of cocaine valued at approximately Rs 79.5 crore in the illicit market from two female passengers arriving from Bangkok at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), officials informed on Friday. Intelligence-Led Interception Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted the passengers upon their arrival and conducted ...Read More >
Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited Padalphata village on Friday afternoon to meet families of 11 persons who were killed on Thursday during idol immersion in Jamli village. He arrived at 3:40 pm where the district administration had gathered all victim families under a tent. The CM spent 25 minutes speaking with the grieving families. Families of the deceased will receive Rs 4 lakh each as compensation. Injured persons will get Rs 50k while those with serious injuries ...Read More >
Mumbai: After eight years, a tree census will finally be conducted in Mumbai. The BMC has floated a tender for the work, which will also include the use of ground penetrating radar (GPR) to detect tree roots. The project also includes assessment parks and playgrounds in Mumbai. The last tree census was carried out in 2018, which stated that Mumbai had 29.75 lakh trees. It is expected that the project will begin in early 2026, and the estimated cost will be over Rs 5 crore. Increase in Tree Cou ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Friday, October 3, strongly rejected Bangladesh's interim government's claims that New Delhi had a role in inciting the recent violence in Khagrachhari district of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, describing the allegations as "false and baseless". Responding to questions on comments made by Bangladesh home affairs adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We categorically reject these false and baseless allegations. The int ...Read More >
New Delhi: Starting October 1, 2025, updating your Aadhaar card has become more expensive. UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has increased the fees for several Aadhaar-related services. If you want to change your name, address, date of birth, or photo on your Aadhaar card, you will now have to pay more than before. These new charges will stay in place until September 30, 2028. Biometrics Update Now Costs Rs 125 Updating biometric details such as fingerprints, iris scan, or photo ...Read More >
Kota (Rajasthan): A 20-year-old student from Delhi was found hanging in his PG room in Kota on Wednesday, police said. About The Incident The incident was reported from Sector 2 under the Vigyan Nagar police station limits on Wednesday evening, following which police reached the spot and shifted the body to a mortuary where an autopsy will be conducted once the deceased's family members arrive, DSP Lokendra Paliwal told PTI. Based on the documents found in the PG room, the deceased has been i ...Read More >
Mumbai: The unveiling of Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated "actress" touted as the next Scarlett Johansson, has ignited a storm in Hollywood. Created by Eline Van der Velden and her studio Particle6, Tilly's arrival has been met with both fascination and fury, sparking fierce debate about the future of cinema. A studio behind AI actress Tilly Norwood is in talks with Hollywood executives and agents for her representation, Variety reported. If signed, Norwood would be among the first AI performers t ...Read More >
Wellington: Indian missions across the globe paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 156th birth anniversary on Thursday, celebrating his universal message of peace and non-violence. About Gandhi Jayanti Gandhi Jayanti commemorates Gandhi's lifelong commitment to truth, non-violence, and social justice. It not only honours his philosophy of peace and ethical living but also serves as the International Day of Non-Violence, observed worldwide to spread his message. Tweet Of The Indian High Commi ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government is considering a proposal for creation of a Rs 20,000 crore risk guarantee fund for the infrastructure sector to push investment by the private sector.The establishment of a risk guarantee fund for the infrastructure sector is expected to attract private sector investment by sharing project risks, thereby reducing the burden on project developers, sources said. The fund with initial corpus of Rs 20,000 crore may be managed by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company L ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The city has been experiencing moderate to heavy rainfall on Thursday, October 2, 2025. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a low-pressure system has been formed in Gujarat, and now this system has reached the Gulf of Kutch. The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be around 24 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius, respectively. The wind is expected to blow at a speed of 14 kmph from the southeast. Rainfall is expected in these regions The moderate ...Read More >
Kannur: As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) holds its centenary celebrations, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan compared the Sangh to Zionists in Israel. Addressing a public meeting in Kannur on Wednesday, Vijayan said, "Zionists in Israel and RSS in India are twin brothers." Taking a jibe over the H-1 B visa fee hike imposed by US President Donald Trump, he questioned PM Modi's silence. He said, "Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a humble servant of US President Donald Trump. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved opening of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) which would benefit over 86,000 students, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Sponsorship and Distribution Out of the 57 new KVs, seven will be sponsored by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the rest by state governments. Nineteen of the new sanctioned KVs are proposed to be opened in poll-bound Bihar. Twenty of the newly approved KVs are proposed to be opened in districts where no KV ...Read More >
Mumbai: Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS) has been ranked 9th among International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) schools worldwide, based on the IBDP Results 2025, in a list released by Education Advisers UK. DAIS is the only Indian school to feature in the Global Top 10 -- and notably, the school has the largest IBDP cohort among all schools in the Top 10 list. This remarkable recognition highlights the school's ability to deliver world-class academic outcomes at scale, whil ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
Mumbai: The city will celebrate Dussehra, the culmination of the nine-day Navratri festival, with immersions of Goddess Durga idols, Ramlila performances, and the burning of Ravana effigies. Iconic Venues Set Ablaze Effigies will be set on fire at several locations, including Girgaon Chowpatty and Ram Lila Maidan, Malad West. The Shree Adarsh Ramlila Samiti will burn a 50-feet tall Ravana on Thursday evening as the festival's grand finale. At Zakaria Road, Malad, members of the 70-member Shre ...Read More >
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