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Maharashtra RTOs have launched a statewide drive to test the working knowledge of Marathi among taxi and autorickshaw drivers. Those unable to answer a 16-question test satisfactorily will receive one-month notices and face badge suspension if they fail again.

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said enforcement will begin against auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers lacking basic Marathi skills after the 105-day learning period ended. Drivers may face notices, licence suspension and eventual cancellation for continued non-compliance

A 30-year-old Indian Navy sailor, his wife and two children were found dead at their residence in Mumbai’s Navy Nagar area. Police suspect the sailor died by suicide while his family members died due to poisoning. An investigation is underway

Indian equity benchmarks Nifty and Sensex posted weekly losses after two consecutive weeks of gains, as rising crude prices and global uncertainty weighed on sentiment. Better corporate earnings, stable rupee and improved FII participation provided some support.

The NCP (SP) accused Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of misleading people over the closure of 36,211 companies in the state. The party questioned his claims about non-functional companies and sought clarity on unemployment and workers' pending dues.

Seven persons, including three children, were killed and seven others injured after a landslide hit Mumbai’s Ghatkopar early Wednesday following heavy rains. Debris from a hillside collapsed onto houses, while a narrow access route hampered rescue operations, officials said

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah urged urban cooperative banks to change their perception of the RBI, citing its recent support for the sector. He also called for all 1,400 UCBs to join NUCFDC, highlighting its benefits in technology, compliance and cybersecurity

Union Minister Amit Shah on Saturday urged urban cooperative banks to adopt technology, improve transparency and modernise customer services to remain competitive. He asked all UCBs to join NUCFDC within a year, stressing stronger governance and customer prosperity to strengthen the sector

Actress Avika Gor has been hospitalised with dengue after continuing to shoot despite suffering from a high fever for nearly five days. Her husband Milind Chandwani praised her dedication to work and urged fans to support her new song Bukhaar.

Mumbai has entered the world's top 15 data centre markets by operational capacity, while Hyderabad has emerged as one of the fastest-growing hubs, according to Knight Frank. The report highlights India's expanding digital infrastructure, driven by cloud adoption, AI and sustained investments.

Mumbai Police is investigating a viral X post warning of possible terrorist attacks in August 2026. Cyber teams are verifying the account, source and credibility of the claims, while authorities say no specific threat has been confirmed and urge people to avoid rumours

Actress Tisca Chopra shared that spending time in the mountains helps her find peace and restore creativity. Recalling her Guru Purnima visit to Babaji's ashram in Palampur, she said the spiritual experience left her with gratitude, clarity and inner calm.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed speculation about moving to national politics, said his focus remains on Maharashtra, welcomed the Centre's response to the NEET issue, backed the proposed anti-paper leak bill and criticised Uddhav Thackeray's remarks

The Enforcement Directorate attached Mumbai’s Hotel Rang Sharda and a Prabhadevi land parcel worth Rs 332 crore under PMLA. The action stems from a probe into the illegal commercial exploitation of MHADA land allotted to a trust for promoting Marathi culture

Mumbai Police are verifying reports of an alleged Facebook threat against actor Aamir Khan, reportedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. No formal complaint has been filed by the actor or his team. The report also highlights Aamir's remarks on "3 Idiots".

The mortal remains of 10 Tamil Nadu residents killed in the Vietnam speedboat accident arrived in Chennai and Coimbatore. Officials coordinated their return from Mumbai, while grieving families received the bodies amid emotional scenes before they were taken to their hometowns

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visited Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan at Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where the actor-politician is recovering after undergoing surgery for a damaged right rotator cuff muscle. He also wished him a speedy recovery

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan underwent successful surgery in Mumbai for a damaged right rotator cuff on Saturday. Doctors said his left shoulder will require surgery after two months. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu wished him a speedy and full recovery

Indian equity benchmarks ended the week with modest losses as rising West Asia tensions pushed crude oil prices higher. Strong gains on the final trading day, supported by banking and IT stocks, helped limit the weekly decline in the Nifty and Sensex.

The CBI registered a case against five directors of Furnace Fabrica (India) Ltd and unknown public servants over an alleged ₹133.52 crore SBI fraud. The agency conducted searches in Mumbai and Kochi, alleging fund diversion and submission of false financial information