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MMRDA to expand rly flyover near Shahad station

The Mumbai Metropolitan Development Region Authority (MMRDA) will soon commence the expansion work of the railway flyover near Shahad railway station on Kalyan-Ahilyanagar, and has floated a tender of Rs320 crore.

Know why food from delivery apps costs more

Consumers are increasingly voicing concerns over price exploitation by food delivery apps. Many have complained about substantial discrepancies between the prices on restaurant menus and what the apps charge, sparking a wave of social media posts and calls for regulatory action.

Dharavi entrepreneur owes it to upskilling

In the narrow lanes of Dharavi, where dreams often struggle to survive under the burden of daily survival, Piyush Lavngare's story is one of quiet resilience.

FB 'friend' held for repeatedly raping and blackmailing doctor

Complainant says accused cheated her on marriage pretext; allegedly extorted ₹1.02 cr, 35 tolas of gold

No relief for man in beef suspicion assault

The Bombay High Court (HC) recently refused to grant pre-arrest bail to a man accused of thrashing a 71-year-old man on an express train, suspecting him of carrying beef.

Couple held for smuggling hornbill birds

The Air Intelligence Unit of the Customs department rescued four endangered hornbill birds at the Mumbai airport from Surat-based couple, who tried to smuggle the avians by hiding them in luggage, an official said on Tuesday.

Hoax calls: Boy alleges sex assault

A 17-year-old boy from Chhattisgarh, who has been detained for allegedly issuing bomb threats to three international flights, has alleged that he was sexually assaulted by a 16-year-old inmate at a children's home, Dongri, on October 21.

ED takes custody of 6 in drugs, dirty cash probe

Accused managed smuggling, storage and distribution of heroin across the states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi

Book Siddiqui for defaming state police

Hindu Janjagruti Samiti (HJS), a right-wing organisation, has written to the Mumbai police chief and state director general of police (DGP) to book actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Ankur Singh, the owner of Big Cash Poker.

What's all about Bro Manuel Ministries that cost Jemimah Khar Gymkhana membership

Recently, Khar Gymkhana revoked the honorary membership of woman cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues, saying that her father, Ivan, flouted the club's norms and hosted religious services at the gymkhana.

Firing practice at a waterfall; ₹60k in acct of 10th accused

Days after NCP leader Baba Siddique's fatal shooting, the crime branch's probe has revealed that the three killers practiced firing at a village in Karjat in mid-August and then at a waterfall near Palasadari village in Karjat-Khopoli in September.

Life for setting relative on fire

The sessions court has sentenced a 55-year-old woman to life in jail for setting her brother's daughter on fire over a property dispute in July 2020.

$11mn bank dues: Ex-officials of govt firm face probe

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched an investigation against two former officials of MMTC Transnational Pte. Ltd (MTPL) for alleged default in repayment of dues to public sector banks. M/s MTPL is a subsidiary of Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation Limited (MMTC Ltd), a wholly owned government subsidiary. MTPL was set up in Singapore for trading commodities. The case was registered last week on charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy.

BMC abolishes 1,230 peripheral hospital posts

Services to be hit; staff and hospitals not informed of the decision; doctors found out during contract renewal

Bail to Sachin Waze in corruption case

Union government said it has no objection to dismissed police officer being released on bail

BMC chief reviews poll preparations

As the polls draw near, BMC chief Bhushan Gagrani, who is also the district election officer, has directed all law enforcement and financial investigative agencies to strengthen vigilance and enforce law and order.

NGO's manifesto lists challenges facing city

The NGO Praja Foundation on Tuesday launched the 'Maharashtra Manifesto: Target Set for 2024-29', to address governance challenges facing the state's urban centres.

Deshmukh book to unravel 'conspiracy' against him, MVA

Former home minister Anil Deshmukh on Tuesday said he will soon come out with a book detailing the \"conspiracy\" against him by framing him on \"false\" charges and to expose those who worked to dislodge the MVA government.

Raj Thackeray's son to contest from Mahim

Amit Thackeray, son of MNS chief Raj Thackeray, will contest the election from Mahim constituency.

Govt's draft housing policy to benefit builders: Aaditya

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday alleged that the government intends to promote cluster development in gaothans and koli-wadas under the new draft housing policy to benefit builders.

Malik starts campaign even before name is announced

MLA starts organising meetings in Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar, from where he is planning to contest this time

Ideology left by wayside in scramble for power

ASSEMBLY ELECTION | Principles and loyalty get a burial as changing parties, and preserving one's interests, become the order of the day

Malik starts campaign even before name is announced

MLA starts organising meetings in Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar, from where he is planning to contest this time

Pawar Sr met Dawood as CM in 1988-91: VBA

The Dawood Ibrahim factor has emerged once again with Maharashtra going to the polls. In a sensational statement, Prakash Ambedkar, leader of the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi and grandson of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, recently alleged that NCP leader Sharad Pawar had met gangster Dawood Ibrahim in Dubai during his tenure as chief minister in 1988-91.

VC'S SACK LETTER IS WITHDRAWN

Economist is to be given a fresh hearing

CWG drops games India is good at

India's medal prospects for the 2026 Commonwealth Games have taken a major hit, as host city Glasgow has dropped key disciplines like hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket, and shooting from the roster, citing budget constraints and operational risks.

Bottled-up Waqf anger: TMC MP is suspended

It was a chaotic Tuesday at the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) hearing on the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 when Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee smashed a glass bottle on the table, injuring himself during a heated argument with BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay.

Prayers, Politics, and Power Struggles

CM Eknath Shinde jets off to Guwahati's famed Kamakhya Devi temple

Ok to fail in Class X maths and science

To ease pressure on Class X students who are weak in maths and science, the revised State Curriculum Framework for School Education (SCF-SE) - which was approved earlier this month - has proposed that state board students who don't pass in these subjects and get at least 20 marks in the SSC exam can take admission in Class XI.

Nominees hop on and off

It is beginning of the silly poll season when politicians cast aside their ideological baggage and cross over on impulse, guided by the political headwinds.