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Protests over BMC workers' reinstatement

A citizens' group has objected to the reinstatement of 96 suspended BMC staffers and asked the civic chief to disclose the records pertaining to the reinstatement.

50 NGO reps join the dots at 6th qtr meet

Representatives of over 50 NGOs met in Mumbai on Saturday to create a network to share resources and ideas.

Cops to return ATM fraud fund to ICICI

Coming to the rescue of 39 victims of ATM frauds, the sessions court has allowed the plea of ICICI Bank to claim over Rs9.51 lakhs recovered by VB Nagar police station from three Romanian nationals involved in such frauds.

Man kills toddler stepdaughter over caregiving issues

The man looked after the child when his wife was away for work

Mihir Kotecha says threat to his life

BJP candidate Mihir Kotecha, contesting from Mulund assembly constituency, has raised concerns about a potential threat to his life after three unidentified persons allegedly attempted to breach his security.

Sex assault on minor: Man held from UP

A 20-year-old man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl in Bhayandar last week.

₹14.9-crore hydroponic weed seized at airport

The Customs officials at Mumbai international airport claimed to have foiled an attempt to smuggle 15 kg of curated hydroponic weed (marijuana) late Friday night.

Nod to show 11-yr-old clip of dogs' murder

The sessions court sets aside the order of magistrate; gives nod to play CCTV footage of the brutal 2013 crime

Thane bizman denied bail in airport fire case

AUG 16 SCARE | Court says offence serious in nature, against the society; accused may tamper with witnesses if released

Bus, truck collide on Pune E-way, 18 hurt

Six persons sustain fractures; 38 passengers were on board private bus; it collided with stationary truck

11-yr-old beats rare genetic disorder, gastro issues

The boy suffered from Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome, Crohn's disease, which complicated his condition

Film on 2008 blast targets Muslims: Plea

A petition has been filed in the Bombay High Court, seeking a stay on the release of the movie 'Match Fixing - The Nation Is At Stake', which is based on the 2008 Malegaon blast case.

Police failed to act in child abuse case

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), led by Justice K K Tated and M A Sayeed, has taken a suo motu cognizance of a report in The Free Press Journal, highlighting the Thane police's alleged inaction in a child abuse case involving a Montessori school teacher.

12-year-old boys killed in two accidents; drivers arrested

While one of the victims was out to buy milk for Chhath puja, another was carrying tiffin box for his uncle

2 held for fake ₹20cr pledge before HC

The duo allegedly made a bogus claim of depositing ₹10 cr each in relation to a December 2022 arbitration award

Bhatkhalkar has an edge over others with a proven record

KANDIVALI EAST | Atul Bhatkhalkar's journey includes a longstanding link with BJP, RSS; residents say he has completed many projects in record time

BMC pedal-pushes voter awareness

To increase voter turnout on November 20, the Election Commission of India, in collaboration with the Chief Electoral Officer of Maharashtra and the BMC, launched a series of voter awareness initiatives on November 9 in Andheri West.

Pics show 'free saree' event linked to Lande

The Riddhi Siddhi Sanstha, which distributed tiffins and sarees at a banquet hall in Powai on Friday, has links to Shiv Sena MLA Dilip Lande of Chandivali, sources have alleged.

MLA gets clean chit in 'juicer mixer' case

Model code of conduct chief of constituency (Chandivali) Dhanaji Hirlekar has given a clean chit to MLA Dilip Lande for allegedly wooing voters by announcing that he will distribute juicer-mixers.

Cong suspends two rebel candidates in Thane

Thane: The Congress party on Saturday suspended two local leaders who are contesting as independents from the Kopri-Pachpakhadi assembly constituency here.

Ex-MLA quits UBT, joins Shinde's Sena

In another setback to Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena, former MLA Rupesh Mhatre joined the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Congress CMs unite to counter BJP's charges

The Chief Ministers Congress-ruled Telangana and Himachal Pradesh, along with the Deputy Chief of Karnataka, Minister strongly countered the BJP's allegations on Saturday, refuting claims that the Congress had failed to fulfill its pre-election promises in these states.

Green focus lost amid poll din, activists warn of disasters

Political parties contesting assembly elections have chosen to turn a blind eye to the all-important issue in the ongoing election campaign despite the climate crisis looming large by the day, environmentalists lamented.

Friendly fights likely to hurt poll prospects

SHIFT IN POLITICAL EQUATIONS? Parties within the MVA, Mahayuti alliances lock horns with each other in over 25 seats

'Baatna' and 'kaatna' is what BJP does: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge turned the tables on the BJP by accusing it of engaging in 'baatna and kaatna'.

Ulema approached MVA seeking quota, RSS ban'

The BJP accuses Congress of promising to look into the demands in lieu of votes

Congress fulfilled every promise in Karnataka: RaGa

The CMs refute claims that the Congress had failed to fulfill its pre-election promises in their states

Darul Uloom Deoband allows women entry

In a significant decision, Darul Uloom Deoband, one of India's most prominent Islamic seminaries, has lifted its longstanding ban on the entry of women to its campus, implementing new guidelines to regulate access.

SC FROWNS ON DELAY IN BAIL DECISIONS

Deprecating the practice of courts keeping bail applications pending for years, the Supreme Court has said that even a single day's delay in deciding such matters adversely affects the fundamental rights of citizens.

Russia toys with a 'Ministry of Sex'

In yet another effort to lift up the country's drooping birth rate, a 'ministry of sex' could be set up in Russia.