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Maharashtra’s autorickshaw and taxi unions welcomed the government’s decision to give non-Marathi drivers another year to acquire working knowledge of Marathi. The extension eases immediate livelihood concerns, while unions plan additional classes to help drivers meet the language requirement

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said arrangements are in place for the 10-day Ganeshotsav beginning September 14, with authorities directed to follow Bombay High Court rules. He urged mandals to ensure safety, food hygiene, pothole-free routes and environmental compliance

Singer Katy Perry paid tribute to Dolly Parton, remembering the country music legend as a woman who defied stereotypes, inspired generations and had a larger-than-life spirit. Perry recalled meeting and singing with Parton and praised her humour, kindness and heart.

RTOs across Maharashtra issued notices to 331 autorickshaw and taxi drivers for failing to demonstrate working knowledge of Marathi. The latest checks covered 4,807 drivers, taking the statewide total to 35,190 vehicles inspected and 4,729 notices issued since August 20

Protests by autorickshaw and taxi drivers erupted across Mumbai amid fears of steep fines over the state’s Marathi proficiency requirement. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis clarified that drivers need only basic work-related Marathi, while Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik warned action against officials issuing premature fines

Two people were killed and five injured after a 22-foot Lord Ganesh idol collapsed during the arrival ceremony of Bhuleshwaracha Raja in south Mumbai. The incident, reportedly caused by loose nuts and bolts, occurred ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

A 15-year-old girl was injured after being hit by a speeding motorcycle near Mithibai College in Mumbai’s Vile Parle. The biker fled the spot, prompting Juhu Police to register a case and launch a search using CCTV footage

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