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October 9, 2026 1:15 PM

CyberTech Asia to make India debut in Mumbai in March 2027: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said CyberTech Asia, a leading global networking platform in the cybersecurity industry, would be held in Mumbai in March 2027, marking the event’s debut in India. In a post on X, Fadnavis said he met CyberTech Global founder and CyberMania author Amir Rapaport and Israeli Consul General Yaniv Revach at his official residence ‘Varsha’ in south Mumbai. CyberMania explores Israel’s emergence as a global cyberpower They discussed the ...

September 25, 2026 10:25 AM

Anant Chaturdashi: 24,000 cops to keep vigil in Mumbai; BMC deploys 25k staffers for Ganpati idol immersions

More than 24,000 police personnel will be on Mumbai’s streets on Friday to ensure that Ganesh immersion processions remain peaceful, while the BMC has made elaborate arrangements with 67 natural immersion sites and 383 artificial lakes, officials said. Hundreds of idols of Lord Ganesh will be immersed on Anant Chaturdashi on Friday after processions, marking the culmination of the festival which started on September 14. The Mumbai Traffic Police have issued comprehensive traffic advi...

September 25, 2026 10:26 AM

Ganesh immersion processions begin across Mumbai amid chants, dhol-tasha beats

Ganesh idol immersion processions began across Mumbai on Friday morning amid chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya” and the rhythmic beats of dhol-tasha, as devotees prepared to bid an emotional farewell to Lord Ganesha on the final day of the festival. After traditional puja and aarti in the presence of large numbers of devotees at ‘sarvajanik’ (community) Ganesh pandals, immersion processions of several prominent mandals began with energetic chants, traditional music and showers of gulal...

September 17, 2026 5:51 PM

Vice-President to visit Maharashtra on September 18

Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan will visit Mumbai, Lonavala and Pune in Maharashtra on Friday, September 18, the Vice-President’s Secretariat said. During his visit, Radhakrishnan will pay darshan at Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai in the morning. In the afternoon, he will travel to Lonavala to attend the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis, Kaivalyadhama. In the evening, the Vice-President will attend the 38th edition of the Pune Festiva...

September 13, 2026 9:25 PM

India will emerge as global hub for gems and jewellery: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said India is poised to emerge as a global hub for gems and jewellery in the coming years, urging the industry to take the lead in building a complete, India-owned value chain for the emerging lab-grown diamond market. Addressing the 52nd India Gems and Jewellery Awards ceremony in Mumbai as the Chief Guest, HM Shah said the industry has played a significant role in India's economic growth, exports and employment generation. Maharashtra Chief Minister De...

September 8, 2026 9:09 PM

PM Modi inaugurates Global Fintech Fest 2026, calls for next-generation innovation and stronger consumer protection

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, describing India's fintech journey as a major driver of financial inclusion and technological transformation and calling on the sector to focus on next-generation innovation, cybersecurity and consumer protection. Addressing fintech innovators, industry leaders and investors from India and abroad, PM Modi said India's growing fintech ecosystem, powered by innovation, youth participation and risk-taking, ...

August 31, 2026 12:14 PM

Indian Navy commissions second Diving Support Vessel ‘Nipun’ in Mumbai

The Indian Navy on Monday commissioned INS Nipun, its second Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, strengthening the force's capabilities in deep-sea diving, underwater intervention and submarine rescue operations. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan presided over the commissioning ceremony. Built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), INS Nipun was delivered to the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam on July 30, 2026. The vessel has been designed and constructe...

August 30, 2026 1:30 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi praises Mumbai man for creating specialised website to know India’s history

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared Krishna Seshadri’s story and praised him for his unique historical work, highlighting a specialised website created by him. Addressing the 137th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi recalled that some time ago, someone on social media wrote, “On this auspicious occasion of Ashaadha Ekadashi, I am very happy to announce that I am embarking on an initiative to make history interesting.” The Prime Minister said that...

August 11, 2026 11:16 AM

Intermittent showers lash Mumbai after brief lull

Mumbai witnessed intermittent rain early Tuesday morning after a brief dry spell, bringing relief from the humid and sweltering weather. Overcast skies persisted through the morning, with showers ranging from drizzle to brief heavy spells reported in parts of the city and its suburbs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain in Mumbai and its suburbs during the day. The showers eased the humidity, offering respite to people afte...

August 9, 2026 9:54 AM

Amit Shah launches ‘Bank in a Box’, Security Operations Centre for Urban Cooperative Banks

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the new premises of the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation (NUCFDC) in Mumbai and launched a series of technology and cybersecurity initiatives aimed at modernising the country’s urban cooperative banking sector. Addressing the ‘Sahkar Nav-Kranti’ programme at the BSE International Convention Centre, HM Shah said the Umbrella Organisation for Urban Cooperative Banks had now become...