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Woman loses Rs49 lakh in online share trading fraud
Pune: 56-year-old Budhwar Peth eatery owner duped of Rs49 lakh in online share trading scam after fraudster promised 35% returns; case filed.
3 held in Gurgaon with foreign-made pistols, cops suspect extortion plot
Gurgaon police arrest 3 suspected extortion gang members linked to overseas handlers; 2 Chinese-made PX-3 pistols and 5 cartridges seized, arms source probed.
PM Modi to visit Baramati on Nov 3: Pawar
PM Modi to visit Baramati on Nov 3 for events at Vidya Pratishtan, inaugurate Prerna Sthal and unveil Buddha statue, says Sharad Pawar.
No ID, no questions: 150 SUVs seized, 22 rental agencies shut in Jaipur after a long survey
Jaipur police seized 150 SUVs and shut 22 illegal self-drive rental agencies after finding vehicles rented for Rs 1,000/day with no ID or verification.
Promise to marry leaves woman with debts to repay
Surat woman alleges married man promised marriage, exploited her financially via credit cards and loans worth Rs 8.93 lakh; police file fraud, threat case.
Earliest monsoon withdrawal commencement from parts of Maharashtra since 2018
IMD: Southwest monsoon withdrew from parts of Maharashtra on Oct 3, including Pune and Mumbai—nearly a week early vs normal Oct 8-9; earliest since 2018.
Why India’s victory over Pakistan at the Asian Games was about more than a cricketing rivalry - The New York Times
Why India’s victory over Pakistan at the Asian Games was about more than a cricketing rivalryThe New York Times IND vs PAK Cricket Scorecard, Final at Nisshin, October 03, 2026Cricinfo No handshakes and a delayed ceremony as India beat Pakistan at Asian Games…
After years of flooding after rain, GMDA now plans drain for Dwarka eway sectors
GMDA plans a 3.3km stormwater drain in Dwarka Expressway sectors 37C, 37D and 9B to curb flooding; Rs 20 crore estimate, bids soon.
Ayurveda, Unani experts converge on city
State-level Ayurveda and Unani conference in Surat to draw 1,200 practitioners; experts and ministers to discuss research, diagnosis, disease management and Ayush updates.
Tin roofs, illegal power lines: Furniture markets in Ghaziabad are major fire risks
Ghaziabad illegal furniture markets in tin-roof sheds with unsafe power lines pose major fire risks; DM to form teams to list markets and check power supply.
Pune societies flag red tape, committee action risk under new redevelopment rules
Pune housing societies welcome Maharashtra’s new redevelopment rules for transparency and safeguards, but warn of red tape, delays, and committee liability risks.
Two women arrested for abetting rape of minor
Surat police arrested two women for abetting the rape of a 16-year-old in Ankleshwar; prime accused Ahmad Hussain Shaikh alias Kaif is absconding.
Fire in apartment sparks hospital evacuation
Fire in top-floor apartment of a Surat six-storey building housing A to Z Hospital in Sachin prompts evacuation; three patients shifted, no casualties reported.
New housing launches slow as developers in Goa turn cautious
Goa developers slow new housing launches as construction costs rise, buyer demand weakens and approvals face delays; Panaji ODP litigation adds uncertainty.
Tourism director demands urgent police crack down on unchecked touts along the coast
Goa tourism director seeks urgent police crackdown on beach touts after journalist assault at Baga; 2,992 cases filed and Rs 13.3 lakh fines collected.
Sexual assault on 11-yr-old at Caranzalem
11-year-old girl allegedly sexually assaulted at Caranzalem beach in Panaji; accused offered to drop her home, took her to isolated area and fled, police say.
‘First-time voter’ clause puts 1.52cr state electors in a bind
Maharashtra SIR: “first-time voter” clause in Form 6 forces 1.52 crore absent/shifted voters to reapply, raising false declaration concerns; Oct 12 deadline.
Goa defers ban on four ‘ferocious’ dog breeds
Goa defers plan to ban pit bull, rottweiler, cane corso and dogo argentino after court stays Centre’s move; public objections cited.
Special four-day drive to add excluded voters
Surat election authorities launch a four-day voter registration drive on Oct 11, 18, 25 and Nov 1 to add missing voters, restore entries and correct rolls.
56-year-old man murdered at paan shop for ‘staring’
Rajkot: Auto-rickshaw driver Iqbal Ibrahim, 56, was beaten to death with an iron pipe near a paan shop; three men booked for murder.
With Porvorim corridor still restricted, NH 66 gridlocked over long weekend
Porvorim elevated corridor restrictions keep NH 66 congested; Oct 2 long weekend worsened gridlock. Signage delays and two-wheeler ban add pressure.
Rahul Gandhi to raise MPSC aspirants’ demands before state govt
Rahul Gandhi backs Pune MPSC aspirants’ protest, says he’ll press Maharashtra govt to meet demands like removing chairperson and filling 70,000 vacancies.
Luxury SUV fails to deliver ‘peace of mind’
Gujarat consumer commission orders Volvo and dealer to refund Rs 22.25 lakh repair costs for 2015 XC90 faults, plus Rs 75,000 compensation and Rs 15,000.
Experts urge CM to introduce Santali in schools under NEP
Odisha Santali experts urge CM Mohan Charan Majhi to grant minority language status and add Santali in schools under NEP 2020, with teacher recruitment, BEd seats.
After Abu Dhabi debut, drought hits farmer’s fruit export dream
Indapur farmer Girish Shende’s dragon fruit export to Abu Dhabi stalls as drought hits Maharashtra; water shortage slashes yields and threatens guava, pomegranate.
Is the CJP changing India’s political landscape?
Youth-led movement demands resignation of chief election commissioner.
Woman assaulted over bicycle scratch on car
Rajkot: Woman assaulted and threatened after bicycle scratched neighbour’s car; FIR filed against Milan, his wife, mother, and two unidentified accomplices.
Rs 1,000 to Rs 10,000: Tiered pricing pushes garba ticket costs higher
Ahmedabad Navratri garba tickets now range from Rs 1,000 early-bird to Rs 10,000 VIP as organisers use phased pricing and perks like lounges, snacks and celebrity shows.
Railway trials drone surveillance on Hapa–Kanalus route
Western Railway’s Rajkot Division trials drone-based live-line OHE monitoring on the 31km Hapa–Kanalus route, spotting defects without power shutdowns.
Fans, who saw Brazil at World Cup venues, glad to catch Selecao in city
Fans who watched Brazil at World Cup venues abroad enjoyed seeing the Selecao in Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, praising arrangements and calling for stronger Indian football culture.