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The well which was not closed

Two days after a truck of the civic sanitation department and a motorbike fell in after a sinkhole opened on the premises of the City Post Office in Pune, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has clarified that it was caused by an old well beneath the paved surface.

Four booked for pelting stones at Ganesha idol

The Nizampura police have registered a case against four unidentified people for allegedly pelting stones at a Ganesha idol during the immersion on September 20 near Hindustani Masjid in Bhiwandi.

Two minors die by suicide in Thane

NK Gupta

'IITs miss faculty hiring goals for reservations'

LACK OF DIVERSITY | Despite a special recruitment drive, IITs at Delhi, Bombay, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati are lagging behind

200 Jain sanghs unite for south Mumbai Rathyatra

Over 200 Jain sanghs from across the city participated in a collective rathyatra on Sunday, showcasing Jainism through cultural displays, including dance, music, and various acts.

Opera house street turned into vibrant community space

The first edition of Joy Avenue, an initiative by Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur's youth wing that will turn Shrimad Rajchandraji Marg near the Royal Opera House into a vibrant community space one day every month, was held on Sunday.

Constable at centre of ₹15k crore betting scam

A Chhattisgarh police head constable has emerged as a central figure in the ongoing Rs 15,000 crore Mahadev online betting app scandal, with new evidence highlighting his involvement in the syndicate's hawala network.

Eight years on, Airoli-Kalwa rail link only 46% complete

Project has encountered significant delays, involving land acquisition and the rehabilitation, resettlement of PAPs

Pilgrimage rail tours from CSMT

Kamal Mishra

Khar residents say cafe serving up a big racket

The residents have submitted a letter to municipal chief, demanding the revocation of restaurant's licence

IMD issues 3-day yellow alert in state

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several districts in Maharashtra, forecasting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall between September 23 and 26.

'Crores allocated for the park, but results nowhere to be seen'

GIRGAON PARK RENOVATION | Residents increasingly frustrated with prolonged closure; demand immediate reopening of facility

BEST staff to protest attack on conductor

The assault on Dagale has raised questions about the safety of public transportation workers

Long-delayed MU senate polls & their significance

A deep dive ahead of the senate elections for Graduate Constituency of Mumbai University on September 24

Navy officer loses ₹23L in stock market scam

The South Cyber Cell has apprehended one individual for allegedly duping Rs23 lakh from a navy officer under the pretext of providing benefits in stock markets.

Jacob Circle synagogue added to 'Jewish Route' sites

The late 19th-century Tiphereth Israel synagogue at Jacob Circle has been included in the 'Jewish Route', an itinerary of religious and cultural sites associated with Mumbai's Jewish community.

Light in the lives of the poor through eye care

Churchgate resident Percy Ghaswala's life-long mission has been to bring light to the people of lesser privileged people, quite literally.

Ticket site crash leaves Coldplay fans in the cold

More than 13 million fans join online queue; after ticket rush, third show on January 21 announced

Following Buddha's compassion need of the hour: Shinde

\"What we need is not war but Buddha's wisdom and compassion,\" said Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday, while hosting Buddhist monks during a special ceremony at his official residence. His son and MP Dr Shrikant Shinde was also present.

'Natural justice': NCP (SP) seeks new poll symbol for Ajit faction

Supriya Sule, leader of the NCP (SP) and a parliamentarian, has urged the Supreme Court to treat both the NCP factions, including the Ajit group, equally with regard to election symbols.

Traffic curbs in BKC for CJI's visit

Traffic curbs have been announced for the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) for today (September 23) as Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will lay the foundation stone of the Bombay High Court's new complex.

Sale of open parking by builder, society unlawful

Q. While handing over the project to the society in 1999, the builder had given a list of allottees, who had been given designated parking slots.

Athawale demands 10-12 seats for his party

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Sunday said that his party RPI (A), an ally in the ruling Mahayuti, should get to contest on at least 10-12 seats in the upcoming assembly election.

'BJP won't just lose polls but will be wiped out from state'

RUN-UP TO ELECTION | Former J&K Guv Satyapal Malik extends full support to MVA; pledges to campaign for alliance; urges opposition to remain united

3 held for posts appealing for mass protests

In connection with the row that erupted after the BMC tried to raze the illegal portion of a Dharavi mosque, the police have arrested three people for allegedly uploading provocative posts on social media, after which scores of people took to the streets on Saturday.

Another life lost to 'work pressure'

After the tragic death of a 26year-old chartered accountant, Anna Sebastian, from Ernst & Young (EY) India, in Pune, allegedly due to overwork, a software engineer from Tamil Nadu is believed to have electrocuted himself to death for similar reasons last Thursday.

More wins than losses

For the 1st time ever in the history of Indian cricket, Team India has recorded more victories in the red-ball format than losses.

CJI to lay stone for new Mumbai temple of justice

The Bombay High Court is set to embark on a significant upgrade, with the construction of a new court complex in Bandra, to be marked by a groundbreaking ceremony on September 23.

Court verdict on child porn today

The Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver on Monday its judgment on a plea challenging a Madras High Court ruling that has said mere downloading and watching child pornography is not an offence under the Pocso Act and the information technology law.

Another life lost to 'work pressure'

After the tragic death of a 26-year-old chartered accountant, Anna Sebastian, from Ernst & Young (EY) India, in Pune, allegedly due to overwork, a software engineer from Tamil Nadu is believed to have electrocuted himself to death for similar reasons last Thursday.