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Engineering is back: Admissions peak at 166,746

MUMBAI, Sept. 17 -- Engineering admissions in Maharashtra have touched a record high this year with 166,746 students securing seats in various courses for 2025-26. This marks a sharp rise from just 73... Read More


Rise in malaria, chikungunya cases compared to last year: BMC data

Mumbai, Sept. 17 -- Mumbai has recorded a spike in malaria and chikungunya cases this year, even as dengue and gastroenteritis cases declined, said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) monsoon... Read More


Eviction fears stall Sassoon ops for a day

MUMBAI, Sept. 17 -- Sassoon Dock, one of the city's most vital hubs for the fishing industry, came to a grinding halt on Tuesday, amid mounting fears of eviction. The fishing community, which uses the... Read More


apollo tyres is indian cricket's jersey sponsor after Rs.579cr deal

Mumbai, Sept. 17 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has found themselves a new jersey partner in Apollo Tyres for Rs.579 crore, HT has learnt. The winning bid was approximately 28% hi... Read More


israel committing genocide in gaza: un investigation

GENEVA, Sept. 17 -- A UN Commission of Inquiry concluded on Tuesday that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza and that top Israeli officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu incited these ... Read More


local polls in maha must be held by Jan 31: SC

New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday fixed January 31, 2026 as the final deadline for conducting all local body elections in Maharashtra, while reproaching the State Election Commission... Read More


Glitch-ridden monorail to be shut for overhaul from this weekend

Mumbai, Sept. 17 -- Following at least six incidents of service disruptions over the last month, the MMRDA has decided to temporarily suspend Monorail services from September 20. The 20-km railway net... Read More


Shooters miss flight due to rifle clearance delays in Pune

PUNE, Sept. 17 -- Five out of six international rifle and pistol shooters from Pune missed their Akasa Air flight to Goa on Tuesday after confusion over rifle and ammunition clearance at Pune Internat... Read More


Nagpur's Rs.998-crore elevated corridor sparks row after clashing with balcony

NAGPUR, Sept. 17 -- The ambitious Rs.998-crore Indora-Dighori flyover in the city has landed the civic authorities in an embarrassing spot after a section of the structure came up flush against a fami... Read More


394 Namo gardens in state for Rs.1 cr each

MUMBAI, Sept. 17 -- Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday announced a 'Namo Udyan' each in 394 small towns in the state. Shinde said the state will spend Rs.1 crore on each garden. The udyans... Read More