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MIDC Plans Annual Hike in Water Tariff

The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), responsible for quenching the industrial and residential thirst of the state, is facing mounting unpaid water bills.

Jewellery store at Saat Rasta robbed midday

A jewellery store at Saat Rasta was robbed of jewels worth nearly Rs2 crore by two unidentified men within 10 minutes on Sunday afternoon.

CM Calls For Swift Action Over 'Filthy' DPS Lake

Environmental Protection | Lake Is Full Of Moss And Muck Due To Blocked Water; CM Directs Forest Dept To Take Action

Lawyer seeks action against hawkers and parking woes

Kandivali lawyer claims BMC chief has failed to take action so far

All-women team powers Western Railway network

The Mumbai suburban traction distribution department of Western Railway (WR) has introduced an exclusive women-led maintenance team.

Digi arrest scam: 4 held from Surat

The caller claimed there were financial irregularities in the account

1-Year Notice to Bakeries Still Using Firewood

BMC orders them to switch to environmentally friendly options such as electricity and PNG

Muslim Progressives Against Ban on Book

Muslim academicians, social workers, lawyers, theatre personalities and others have issued a statement saying they do not support calls by religious and community organisations to ban 'The Satanic Verses' by Salman Rushdie.

WeWork India Secures Major Lease in Powai

Co-working space operator WeWork India has secured a lease agreement for 1.26 lakh square feet of commercial space at Powai.

A new awakening' on 120th anniv of congress

In 1903, Muslim leaders met at the Anjuman-i-Islam campus near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus for the first 'Muslim Education Conference' in Mumbai.

MGP seeks probe into hotel price gouging

Two days after the FPJ reported on pricing variations for hotel bookings based on the device they are made from (an iPhone or an Android), the Mumbai Grahak Panchayat (MGP) has written to the Chief Commissioner of the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), seeking a probe into the alleged unfair trade practice.

How to make yourself cyber secure in 2025

Scammers are leaving no opportunity to target victims with different frauds. FPJ showcases some of the new cyber criminal methods being used to dupe unsuspecting victims.

Follow pollution guidelines if you want to restart work

STOP-WORK ORDER | BMC warning to developers; civic body monitoring AQI in Worli and Colaba-Navy Nagar; says it might order halt to projects there also

Bizman on run for 7 months held from UP

Suspended additional director general of police Quaiser Khalid, Khan allegedly accepted a bribe of Rs84 lakh from Ego Media Pvt Ltd, the firm which had erected the massive hoarding.

Builder Among Two Caught With MD Worth ₹2.7 Lakh

The Bandra Kurla Complex police have arrested two persons, including a developer, for allegedly possessing 27 grams of mephedrone or MD worth Rs 2.7 lakh.

20% Rise In Organ Donation From Brain Dead Persons

In 2024, Mumbai witnessed a 20% increase in organs donated by patients who died of brain stem death (BSD).

Patient alleges overcharging, Shiv Arogya Sena intervenes

The intervention of Shiv Arogya Sena, the health wing of Shiv Sena (UBT) helped a medicine delivery agent get a discount on heavy hospital bills after suffering a heart attack.

Waste collector held for brutal murder over tiff

A 30-year-old waste collector was arrested within 24 hours after he allegedly brutally killed his acquaintance over a minor dispute.

Mahayuti govt appears vulnerable in front of Munde's Man Friday

Victim's brother files criminal writ before Bombay HC, seeking cancellation of Munde's ministerial post

98 investors duped of ₹1.85 cr in Bitcoin scam

Four accused went absconding after the FIR registration; cops suspect more people may have been cheated

37-yr-old drug case: 20-yr jail, ₹10L fine for bizman

DRI recovered 4,365kg hashish concealed in drums of mango chutney

Waikar in car accident, unhurt

Shiv Sena (Shinde) MP Ravindra Waikar's car was involved in a minor accident near the SRPF camp gate in Jogeshwari East on Sunday night.

BJP MLA Dhas apologises for remarks on Mali

Maharashtra BJP MLA Suresh Dhas on Monday claimed his statement on actor Prajakta Mali was misinterpreted and said he was apologising if it had hurt her and other women.

Spinach travels to space to find a new field

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has ended the year 2024 by launching the crucial SpaDeX Mission to become the fourth country in the world to bring together and join two aircraft in space.

Families of teachers who died on Covid duty to get ₹50 lakh

The Maharashtra government on Monday announced a condolence assistance of Rs50 lakh each to the families of four educators who tragically lost their lives due to Covid-19 while performing coronavirus duties.

FRA delists Sangli medical college over higher fees

Prakash Institute of Medical Science and Research, Sangli, has been delisted by the Fee Regulating Authority (FRA) over allegations of charging students higher fees.

No boat parties for this NY

Loud music and firecrackers are strictly prohibited at Gateway of India and Marine Drive

Uneasiness looms over Bhima-Koregaon anniv

207th YEAR OF BATTLE | On January 1, 2018, clashes erupted near the war memorial at Perne in Pune district during the bicentennial celebration of the Bhima Koregaon battle

KEJRIWAL TAKES 'BHAKTI MARG'

AAP promises Rs 18K salary for Hindu and Sikh priests, nothing for imams who the BJP says have not been paid salaries for 17 months

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