Maharashtra

Moti and Hamam are described as heritage soap brands that hold a distinctive position in the nation’s cultural and nostalgic history. According to the statement, these soaps have made a lasting impression on virtually every Indian.

The Sopara Buddhist relics, uncovered 144 years ago, will now be put on public display. The exhibition is highlighted as a key part of the Asiatic Society of Bombay’s plan to make its historic collections more accessible.

Nearly four years after the Metro Line 7 opened, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority is planning to build a pedestrian bridge at the Gundavali western express highway crossing. The bridge aims to give commuters a safer way to cross the highway, which they have been doing at street level since the line’s inauguration.

A senior citizen was tricked into giving ₹31 lakh after being promised a “money‑rain” and a buried‑gold scheme. The fraud started in 2016 when the victim was introduced to a man who claimed to have special glasses that could see underground, leading to the loss and the arrest of two suspects.

A single judge, Justice M M Sathaye, ruled that the fact a victim is an illegal immigrant does not reduce the seriousness of an offence committed against them. The judgment emphasizes that the victim’s immigration status does not diminish the crime.

The National Crime Branch uncovered an interstate drug operation that smuggled cannabis from Odisha, concealing it inside steel pipes loaded onto a commercial goods carrier. The seizure involved a large quantity of the drug, valued at several crore rupees. The bust disrupted the network that was transporting the narcotics across state lines.

More citizens are adding their voices to the opposition against the privatisation of the Coastal Road Gardens. The Mumbai Coastal Forest group, which initially raised concerns in letters to Reliance Foundation’s chairperson and the state chief minister, is now joined by additional supporters.

The CBI arrested a CPWD executive engineer and four others after a sting operation caught them receiving a large cash bribe for issuing a no‑objection certificate that cleared a Mumbai land parcel for a private construction project. The officials seized cash and documents during raids on the suspects’ premises.

Police are investigating the murder of Pradeep Purnekar after his son accused a local Shiv Sena corporator and her husband of involvement. The authorities have questioned the corporator, who is a former Thane mayor, and her spouse as part of the probe. The investigation is focusing on a possible political rivalry motive.

The High Court questioned whether Parth Pawar, who holds a 99 percent stake, is effectively a beneficiary in a Pune land transaction. The court’s remarks followed an affidavit submitted by the Maharashtra Director‑General of Police in response to a petition that argued Pawar was not listed as an accused because of his influence.

Police filed a case against seven people after an explosion on a stranded vessel killed four individuals, whose bodies were recovered on Wednesday. The incident involved a theft of copper, and three of the suspected thieves have been taken into custody.

A single judge found that actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu presented a strong initial case for protecting her personality rights. The court ordered social‑media platforms to remove AI‑generated deepfake videos featuring her. This interim relief aims to prevent further misuse of her likeness.

Compressed natural gas (CNG) in Mumbai increased by one rupee per kilogram, bringing the price to 89 rupees per kilogram. This hike raises the operating expenses for autorickshaw and taxi drivers who are already facing higher costs.

Egyptian onions have begun arriving at the Vashi Agricultural Produce Market Committee, where they are being sold at ₹38 per kilogram. This provides a cheaper option for bulk purchasers as the price of locally grown Maharashtra onions has risen to around ₹50 per kilogram.

Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, a former SpiceJet captain with more than 13 years of commercial flying experience, intervened when an Omani co‑pilot attempted to crash Flydubai flight FZ1073 en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv. His actions, along with help from passengers, stopped the attacker, preventing the aircraft from crashing after it made an emergency descent and landed in Tabuk. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Machchhar as a hero for saving the 174 people on board.

The chief minister, speaking to reporters at his official residence, rejected the opposition’s claim that votes had been stolen, saying instead that Rahul Gandhi’s mind had been taken. He dismissed the allegations as unfounded.

Two men died after toxic fumes entered a public toilet where they were helping dismantle a festival structure. They were with several others at the site near a railway station when the incident occurred. The victims have been identified by name and age.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has collected 2,755 metric tonnes of Ganesh otsav idols and related waste for recycling after the festival. The biggest single removal occurred on September 26, when over 510 tonnes were hauled in 131 trips, with the highest amounts coming from the K/West ward (Andheri and Juhu), followed by Bhandup’s S Ward and Malabar Hill’s D Ward.

A cache of old railway documents, some marked “top secret,” was discovered hidden at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Among the papers were a 1931 chief‑engineer note indicating a file had been closed and referencing police protection of a rail line, as well as another record dated 21 August 1931 from the Bombay district. The find includes both confidential and non‑confidential material from the British era.

A senior professor from the Institute of Chemical Technology in Mumbai has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court contesting the reappointment of the institute’s vice‑chancellor for another five‑year term. The professor claims the selection process was not properly followed and that the vice‑chancellor exceeds the age limit set by UGC rules.

A long‑standing disagreement between two schoolboys in Sakinaka turned violent on Saturday evening. A 15‑year‑old ninth‑grader was cut on the neck with a cutter by his 14‑year‑old classmate, who was assisted by a 15‑year‑old friend. The incident involved the three students and resulted in the injury of the older boy.

Two road accidents occurred several hours apart in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. A 36‑year‑old woman died in one of the crashes, and nine other people were injured across the two incidents.

Sharad Pawar is calling for a loan waiver and cash assistance for farmers suffering from drought. He also wants free food grains for each family, direct payments to affected households, compensation for cultivated land, and a grant for agricultural workers.

A 20‑year‑old entrepreneur has created a modular, decentralized system for treating industrial wastewater that works without chemicals or large infrastructure and can also generate electricity using microbes. The United Nations Development Programme in India recognized the invention through its Youth Co‑Lab National Innovation Challenge, and the young developer is already partnering with several companies to provide the affordable solution to sectors such as textiles, food and beverages, and leather.

Police in Mumbai have taken into custody two individuals who applied for the MPSC drug‑inspector exam and two facilitators linked to the scandal. The arrests are part of the investigation into the leak of the exam paper for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission’s recruitment drive for the Food and Drugs Administration.

A 17‑year‑old student who was driving without a licence or seatbelt lost control of his car, which went onto the Belapur‑Uran railway tracks. He sustained minor head injuries and was released from the hospital after treatment. The 18‑year‑old who allowed him to drive has been booked.

A High Court judge noted that in six international drug‑smuggling cases, only two of the six legal notices issued under the NDPS Act were correctly prepared. The court highlighted procedural lapses by Customs and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, which could result in the accused being acquitted. Consequently, bail was granted to four foreign nationals who had been detained for more than four years.

Five Labrador siblings have been trained by the customs department to work as detector dogs and are now deployed nationwide in customs units to sniff out narcotics at airports.

Authorities at Mumbai airport confiscated gold powder worth about 14.8 crore that had been ground into a fine form and blended with everyday food items such as milk powder, oats, rice flour, cake mix and Nutella, revealing a novel smuggling technique. The mixture was discovered during routine checks and seized before it could be distributed.

Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray will head a march in Mumbai on October 4 to protest the Election Commission’s handling of the Special Intensive Revision exercise. The Congress party also plans to hold a protest on the following Monday.

Parents and students are calling for an independent investigation into a suicide at IIT Bombay, demanding reforms such as greater SC/ST representation and the director’s resignation, citing concerns about impartiality and the handling of the case.

The Maharashtra government plans to provide immediate drought relief to farmers in the affected regions without waiting for central assistance, according to the chief minister. The measures will be announced today.

A Class 12 student survived when his car fell onto the Belapur‑Uran railway tracks near Vishwanand Samadhi on Parsik Hill Road. Police said the incident could have turned deadly if a local train had been passing at that moment, and train services were halted for about an hour and a half.

The Bombay High Court dismissed a divorce case filed by a Parsi woman living in Australia, ruling that it had no authority over the matter because the event in Mumbai was not a legally recognized Parsi marriage but a traditional Zoroastrian blessing ceremony. Consequently, the court also refused her request for a large alimony payment.

The government-run IVF clinic at Cama Hospital saw its case load more than double, rising from 1,492 cases one year to 2,827 the next. The increase included both new registrations and follow‑up appointments, with the latter making up the bulk of the growth.

Residents warn that the planned data centre in Powai could worsen water shortages and harm the local environment, saying the overall impact of such developments has not been evaluated. They argue that the cumulative effects of these projects need proper assessment to protect the area’s ecology.

Police say they have taken statements from over two dozen individuals, including students and hostel staff at IIT Bombay, after a student told a friend he regretted copying during an exam. The investigation is ongoing, with the crime branch collecting testimonies related to the incident.

The parents of a student who died by suicide at IIT Bombay have started a hunger strike at Azad Maidan. They originally intended to protest at the institute’s main gate, but police prevented them from reaching the campus and turned them away several kilometres away.

The Bombay High Court will visit the site of the 2016 rape and murder of a 15‑year‑old girl in Kopardi before deciding whether to uphold the death sentences given to the two labourers convicted in the case. The court’s inspection comes nearly ten years after the crime, which had triggered large‑scale protests.

The BMC’s Standing Committee approved a study by NEERI to evaluate emissions from the Kanjurmarg landfill, with the project budgeted at roughly three crore rupees.

Aaditya Thackeray responded with a 25‑page reply, saying that the social‑media posts cited in the defamation notice do not name or identify Satish Salian. He therefore rejects the claim that he defamed Disha Salian’s father.

Officials say that after a series of incidents, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority is strengthening safety protocols on Metro Line 9. The same stricter measures will also be applied to Metro Line 4 and other metro projects that are still under construction.

The Worli Advanced Locality Management warned that speeding and reckless driving continue to be major problems, especially late at night, early in the morning, and on Sundays. They noted that gaps in camera coverage make it harder to monitor and deter such behavior. This concern follows a recent crash on the Coastal Road.

The fare increase introduced in May 2025 boosted BEST’s earnings for 2025‑26, adding about ₹500 crore to its finances and helping reduce its losses. Additional revenue came from wet‑lease bus services, greater financial support from the BMC, and higher other income.

A ten‑person committee at IIT‑Bombay has started an investigation into a student’s reported suicide. The inquiry will look at all relevant factors, including the parents’ claims that caste discrimination played a role.

Investigators from the crime branch are recording statements from students at IIT‑B and friends of a deceased individual. They are also attempting to access the deceased student's iPhone, but lack the password needed to unlock it.

The court ruled that DNA testing to determine paternity may only be ordered when a trial court concludes that it cannot otherwise reach a definitive decision on the dispute. It must be used as a last‑resort measure.

IIT Bombay alumni have called for a transparent investigation into the death of a second‑year engineering student, urging that no one be prejudged by media speculation. The student’s parents have asked for the arrest of the institute’s director and a dean who was removed after protests, alleging caste‑based harassment and abetment. The alumni association said it will work with the university to improve mental‑health support and restore trust on campus.

The High Court ruled that the owners of a 6,900‑square‑metre plot in Bhayandar are entitled to compensation for the land acquisition, despite the case remaining unresolved for decades. The court held that the long delay cannot be used to deny them relief.

The draft bylaws state that if a member installs electric‑vehicle charging equipment only in their own designated area, the cost of that equipment is the member’s responsibility. This clarification is part of a broader set of about 5,000 suggestions concerning parking and other rules for the cooperative housing society.

The state is considering merging the floor‑space index (FSI) with redevelopment plans for the area around Mumbai’s airport that is designated as a “funnel zone.” Because height limits in this zone stop developers from using the full FSI that would normally be allowed for a redevelopment, projects there become financially unviable. The proposal aims to address this issue by allowing the FSI to be combined with redevelopment efforts.

A cement block fell from an under‑construction Metro bridge at Kashimira, striking a 23‑year‑old commuter and leaving him in critical condition. This incident follows a recent fatal accident at a Metro 4 construction site in Vikhroli West, where a falling iron barricade killed a 54‑year‑old worker. The events highlight ongoing safety hazards at Metro construction sites for motorists and pedestrians.

A 32‑year‑old IndiGo flight attendant died after being seriously injured when the taxi that was taking her home after work crashed into the side of a bridge on the Western Express Highway in Borivali East. The accident occurred on Saturday, and she passed away the following day.

Shinde traveled to Ahmedabad to take part in the “Seva Sankalp Abhiyan” launch in Vadnagar, an event held to mark the Prime Minister’s birthday and attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. During his speech, he praised Modi’s achievements, likening them to the towering Himalayas and the deep Arabian Sea.

A 26‑year‑old was killed by electric shock after touching a CCTV pole near Ganesh Ganga Apartment in the OT area of Ulhasnagar. The accident happened while his family was heading home from a religious festival at the Chalia Temple.

Two people died and six were injured after receiving electric shocks near the Kalachowkie Ganpati mandal. The Kalachowkie police have charged cold‑drink stall owner Kamal Shetty under sections 125 and 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash or negligent acts that endanger human life and causing death by negligence.

A notice has been issued demanding that the demolition campaign targeting slum structures taller than 14 feet be halted, arguing that the height limit originates from a 138‑year‑old law that no longer reflects current housing conditions. The notice claims the rule is outdated and calls for the proposed drive to be cancelled.

A man has been arrested for holding both Indian and Pakistani passports. Authorities say he is alleged to have lived in Pakistan for about five years. The Maharashtra Anti‑Terrorism Squad has been notified and is carrying out its own investigation.

Marathwada’s water reserves have fallen to about 46% of capacity, prompting authorities to double the number of water‑tanker deployments within two weeks. The region has suffered the most severe shortfall in monsoon rainfall, receiving only roughly 71% of the expected seasonal total, well below the state average. This has led to an urgent increase in water‑distribution efforts.

A BMW traveling at high speed on the Mumbai Coastal Road left the bridge, went airborne and flipped before crashing. The accident resulted in three fatalities, and the disturbing footage of the crash has been released.

The agriculture minister said that low rainfall and prolonged dry spells have left many parts of Marathwada vulnerable to shortages of fodder and drinking water, affecting crops across numerous tehsils. He urged officials to quickly complete pre‑harvest crop‑cutting assessments so that eligible farmers can receive insurance payouts, and to ensure water, fodder and power supplies are maintained in rural areas while providing financial assistance to those impacted.

The chief minister said that several districts in Maharashtra are experiencing drought‑like conditions and that ministers have been asked to conduct quick assessments and prepare relief measures. The government plans to complete an initial review within a week, followed by official crop surveys, and will provide immediate aid such as drinking water, fodder, extra evening electricity, and other assistance to farmers.

A second‑year BTech student at IIT Bombay was found dead in his hostel after classmates reported no response from his room. The institute said he had used a mobile phone to upload exam questions to ChatGPT during the test, but no disciplinary action was taken before he was found hanging. The death has sparked student protests demanding an inquiry, and police have recorded it as an accidental death pending a post‑mortem.

A woman recounted her visit to the Ganesh Utsav celebration held at Antilia, noting that Nita Ambani personally welcomed guests and invited them to join the evening aarti. She mentioned that Nita Ambani took selfies with attendees and chatted with them during the event.

The founder says that the large amount of advertising displayed on the Ganesh Utsav pandals in Mumbai is detracting from the religious experience. He argues that the ads are polluting the very essence of the celebration for devotees.

IIT‑Bombay student Karan Bansal was found dead on campus after a dispute with the institute over his use of ChatGPT for an assignment, prompting his parents to describe him as “a fighter.” The incident sparked an overnight protest by students, who gathered at the main campus despite a late‑night meeting with the director in the Convocation Hall. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

A Mumbai High Court decision has permitted the municipal corporation to remove 1,237 mangrove trees in order to construct a two‑kilometre, four‑lane cable‑stayed bridge linking Versova and Madh Island. The new bridge is expected to shorten the travel distance by more than 20 km, cutting the journey time from over an hour to roughly eight to ten minutes.

Marathi thriller *Gondhal*, written and directed by Santosh Davakhar, has been chosen as India’s official submission for the 2027 Academy Awards. The story unfolds in rural Maharashtra, using the traditional folk ritual of Gondhal as a backdrop for a tense drama about personal ambitions, relationships and concealed secrets.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation plans to construct 15 “aspirational” public toilets in the city’s western suburbs. The project is budgeted at about ₹13.63 crore, and the selected contractor must finish the work within 18 months. This initiative aims to improve sanitation facilities for residents and visitors.

Sharad Pawar urged the state government to declare a drought immediately, citing severe crop damage and worsening water and fodder shortages across most districts. He asked that drought‑affected areas receive direct aid of ₹50,000 per hectare for farmers and ₹25,000 for each farm‑labour family, along with loan waivers, credit access, and other support measures such as water‑tankers and fodder camps.

Residents say that the recent rise in malaria and dengue cases is linked to the municipality’s postponed fogging

Residents gathered on Wednesday and Thursday to protest the closure of the Dharavi‑Matunga foot‑over‑bridge, removing the metal sheets that officials had placed to block access. The demonstrations were supported by political leaders from multiple parties. The protesters aim to keep the bridge open for local commuters.

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) told the High Court that the Mumbai Football Association (MFA) only had a temporary, conditional permit to use the Neville D’Souza ground, which expired in September 2024. Because the permission has lapsed, Mhada said the MFA’s challenge to the proposed re‑allocation of the 8,450‑square‑metre plot is premature and cannot be upheld.

The notice seeks administrative approval for an estimated expenditure of Rs 1 crore (excluding tax) to implement the Maha‑Ideathon and Maha‑Grand Innovation Challenge projects under the Seva Sankalp campaign, to be carried out by the Professional Programme Implementation Agency.

The Project Implementation Committee has approved administrative clearance for certain projects and the related spending. This approval was granted during a recent committee meeting, authorizing the projects to move forward with the allocated funds.

A court case is addressing whether an existing college can receive official approval for new academic programmes for the 2026‑27 school year. The legal dispute focuses on the criteria and process for granting

The state government will carry out a series of activities under

The Election Commission of India has decided to extend the tenure of temporary posts that were created at the district and tehsil levels to carry out election‑related

The government has approved a media plan for the 2026‑27 financial year to promote the Department

The government has approved converting 43 temporary posts, which were created to maintain the pension‑fund accounts of district council employees, into permanent positions. This change is intended to provide stable staffing for the management of those pension accounts.

The Mumbai Health Services Commissionerate has announced that it will keep 41 temporary posts in place. The decision is intended to maintain staffing levels for the duties covered by those positions.

For the fiscal year 2026‑27, the Secretariat’s General Service budget (head 2052) and the Information Technology Directorate (program 2052‑0482) have approved a grant to cover seventeen computer‑related expenses. The allocated money will be disbursed from this approved grant to finance the specified computer purchases.

The central government has approved its contribution, together with the matching state share, for the National Rural Self‑Governance (RGSA) programme for the 2026

The Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission will allocate non‑salary auxiliary grants for the fiscal year 2026‑27 under budget head 2251 0042, item 31. These funds are being released from the government’s budget