Mumbai Dipotsav cancelled as Raj Thackeray cites Maharashtra drought
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena will not hold its annual Diwali celebration at Shivaji Park due to severe rural distress.
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena will not hold its annual Diwali celebration at Shivaji Park due to severe rural distress.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray has cancelled the party's annual Dipotsav celebrations at Mumbai's Shivaji Park. The decision responds to a severe drought affecting 85 per cent of Maharashtra. Thackeray stated that extravagant festivities are inappropriate while farmers face intense financial pressure. The state has announced an interim aid of Rs 5,000 for farmers.
Read the story ›Nine people, including three women, have been arrested following an attack on Border Security Force personnel in Tripura's Sepahijala district. The assault left three BSF personnel, including an assistant commandant, injured during a road blockade. Authorities recovered packets of ganja during the confrontation and are working to arrest those who remain at large.
Read the story ›Cyclone Murasu made landfall near Kothapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, November 3, causing at least two deaths. The storm brought wind speeds of up to 120 kmph and preliminary damages of Rs 344 crore. This includes 52,459 hectares of standing crops and 312 houses, while 12,230 people are staying in rehabilitation centres.
Read the story ›Severe cyclonic storm Murasu weakened into a deep depression over east Telangana and coastal Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. The system was moving northwards at 10 kmph and may transition into a low-pressure area within 12 hours. The storm affected 15 districts, damaging approximately 2,750 electricity poles and impacting 29 trains on the Vijayawada-Ongole-Gudur route.
Read the story ›Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh may declare certain armed groups unlawful if they are found involved in violence against civilians. He has directed security agencies to identify active groups suspected of recent violence, excluding those in peace talks. Any groups continuing to commit violence will face action under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Read the story ›The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad took drug lord Salim Ismail Dola into custody on October 31 regarding a mephedrone case in Vadodara. He is linked to a 2022 factory raid where officials seized 87.728 kg of mephedrone valued at Rs 438.64 crore. Dola was arrested in Istanbul on April 25, 2026, following an Interpol Red Notice.
Read the story ›Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will honour high-scoring Class 10 and 12 public exam students from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in Chennai on Wednesday. The ceremony at the R K Convention Centre focuses on students from 30 assembly constituencies. The main event is scheduled for 2 pm to present certificates and financial incentives.
Read the story ›Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu weakened into a depression over east Telangana and adjoining Coastal Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. Mulakalapally in Bhadradri Kothagudem registered the highest rainfall at 231.8 mm. The system was moving northwards at 10 kmph. Additionally, 29 trains were affected on the Vijayawada-Ongole-Gudur route, with 19 UP and 10 DOWN trains under regulation.
Read the story ›A suspected blast damaged a railway track in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district near the India-Pakistan border on Tuesday night. The explosion occurred around 9:45 pm, damaging two concrete pillars and creating a crater nearly two feet deep. Authorities suspended train services between Anupgarh and Suratgarh and cancelled two passenger trains, 59711/12 and 59715/16.
Read the story ›Nine people, including three women, have been arrested for allegedly attacking BSF personnel in Tripura's Sepahijala district on Monday. The clash occurred after villagers protested the alleged assault of a local youth. One constable sustained serious injuries, and a case has been filed against approximately 19 named people following the confrontation.
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