HC seeks state’s response to petitions challenging Maharashtra Public Security Act

The petitioners argued that the Act had incorporated drastic provisions with far-reaching consequences, including powers to confiscate properties and evict people from their homes Published on: Sep 9, 2026, 07:49:30 IST Prefer…

India’s growth story has been powered by UPI: Modi

Referring to his third consecutive term as Prime Minister and his third appearance at the GFF, he said India was moving ahead with a clear vision of becoming a developed nation, which…

Shelar instructs agencies to act against unauthorised structures near Shivneri Fort

MUMBAI: Cultural affairs minister Ashish Shelar on Tuesday directed the authorities to conduct an “objective assessment” of unauthorised constructions and other structures, including graves and dargahs, in and around Shivneri Fort and…

Govt has done everything possible for Marathas: Fadnavis

DRI busts smuggling syndicate, seizes gold bar worth ₹1.1 cr; 2 arrested

MUMBAI: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted an international gold-smuggling syndicate, allegedly operated by Chinese nationals, and seized a smuggled gold bar worth ₹1 Published on: Sep 9, 2026, 07:47:10…

PM Modi commissions final sections of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor

With the commissioning of the three sections, India’s 2,843-km Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) is now operational, comprising the 1,506-km western corridor and 1,337-km eastern corridor Published on: Sep 9, 2026, 07:47:00 IST…

BMC polls: How a loophole in the BMC Act can turn political weapon

The BMC Act allows a runner-up candidate to replace a disqualified corporator – a provision political parties may be leveraging against rivals Published on: Sep 9, 2026, 07:46:20 IST Prefer HTon Google…

Flashed phone ID, claimed PMO link: How two men tried to slip into Modi’s Mumbai venue

One suspect allegedly posed as a PMO official while an ex-serviceman accompanying him claimed to be an SPG member and carried a revolver. Updated on: Sep 9, 2026, 07:53:57 IST Prefer HTon…

HC dismisses Rahul Gandhi’s plea to quash defamation case over ‘commander in-thief’ remark

A single bench of Justice NR Borkar rejected Gandhi’s argument that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was not an identifiable body and therefore the remarks could not form the basis of a…

15-ft Ganesh idol topples on LBS Road, 2 hurt

The idol was being brought in by the Om Shakti Foundation, a Ganesh mandal in Dharavi, for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival Published on: Sep 9, 2026, 07:45:20 IST Prefer HTon Google…