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All resolutions approved at NAMCO AGM

The Nashik Merchants Cooperative Bank (NAMCO), a leading financial institution in North Maharashtra, announced a 15% dividend for its members.

Rahul Gandhi speaks to Anna's parents

Amid the nationwide uproar over the death of Anna Sebastian, a 26-year-old employee of Ernst & Young (EY), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday spoke to her parents and vowed to fight for her cause.

PCMC approves its 'Harit Setu' project

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's (PCMC) Standing Committee on Friday approved the ambitious 'Harit Setu' project, which is aimed at transforming the industrial city's road infrastructure.

PCMC approves Rakshak Chowk subway construction

In a move to address the growing traffic congestion at Rakshak Chowk on the Sangvi-Kiwale road, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has approved the construction of a new subway.

Woman kills husband with her lover's support

In a shocking incident in Pune, a woman murdered her husband with the assistance of her lover in Shriman Society, Karve Nagar and tried to pass it off as a robbery attempt.

Airport conducts annual quake drill

Pune Airport successfully conducted its annual earthquake preparedness mock exercise at the New Terminal Building on Saturday.

‘Palkhi margs’ have been completed: Nitin Gadkari

The Union Minister said that development work worth Rs 1.5 trillion will start in Pune by December

Modi to inaugurate new metro route on Sep 26: Dy CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new underground metro in Pune and lay the foundation stone for an elevated route on Sep 26.

Man kills friend over complaining

In a shocking incident in Pune's Hadapsar area, a man killed his friend for constantly complaining about his drinking habit to his wife and mother.

Poor state of Samruddhi alarms drivers

Complaining of “uneven rides” on the Shirdi-Chhatrapati Sambhaji stretch of Samruddhi Mahamarg, commuters have asserted that the arterial road's condition has become very bad. It is becoming very difficult to manoeuvre vehicles, they added.

Illegal dargah construction: HC seeks affidavits

The Bombay High Court on Friday sought affidavits in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) against an allegedly illegal dargah in Uttan, near Bhayandar.

Metro Line 3: Key stations rechristened

Following the request from the state government, the Centre has given greenlight to change the names of key stations on the upcoming Metro 3.

1 booked for bludgeoning dog to death

The Kasarvadavali police have filed a case against a 35-year-old man for killing a stray dog with a bat in Thane on Friday.

Woman riding pillion with hubby killed

A 49-year-old woman, Sunila Udani, was killed in an accident in Bandra (East) on September 5.

Rakhi siblings held for printing fake notes

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Navi Mumbai has arrested a man and a woman for allegedly printing fake notes from a lodge at Mahape.

Hearings on hoarding policy in 2 weeks

The BMC will start hearing suggestions and objections on the new ‘Outdoor Advertisement Displays in Mumbai’ policy in the next two weeks, according to officials.

Ensure not to pollute air: BMC warns builders

Given last year's experience when the city's air quality plummeted sharply, the BMC has started gearing up to combat the choking issue.

HC judge recuses from hearing plea for Stan Swamy

Justice Revati Mohite-Dere of the Bombay High Court recused herself from hearing the plea filed by Father Frazer Mascarenhas, former principal of St Xavier's College, seeking clearance of Father Stan Swamy's name from the 2018 Elgar Parishad-Bhima Koregaon case.

SHRC summons BMC chief, top cops, city collector

Allegations of illegal debris dumping; issue worrying locals

Actor in ICU after Bandra car crash

Actor Parvin Dabas was on Saturday admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Holy Family Hospital, Bandra (West), after a car accident. He is out of danger.

Supply all docus to Malik: Court

A special PMLA court has allowed a plea by NCP leader and former minister Nawab Malik, directing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to supply all the documents and evidence collected during the investigation in an alleged land deal case involving Dawood Ibrahim's sister Haseena Parkar, even those not relied upon by the probe agency.

EC to visit poll-bound Maharashtra next week

Amid indications that assembly polls in Maharashtra and Jharkhand could be held together, the Election Commission will visit the two states next week to take stock of their poll preparedness, sources said Saturday.

VBA ready for battle: List of 11 candidates out

The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA), which contributed to the defeat of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) nominees in four Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, announced its first list of 11 candidates on Saturday, including a transgender candidate, for the upcoming Assembly polls.

Govt's ₹5.97 cr media splurge to publicise minority schemes

The Maha Vikas Aghadi government plans to use various methods to publicise welfare schemes for minority communities, at a time when the state is experiencing tension over remarks made by leaders from the ruling side.

NCLT moves against Chhabria

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has initiated an insolvency resolution process against Ritu Chhabria, the personal guarantor of Raghuleela Infraventures Pvt Ltd, after the company defaulted on a debt of Rs30.29 crore.

₹10,000 cr illegal Forex trade: How firms layer funds

In the alleged Rs10,000 crore fraud involving Cyprus-based OctaFX, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has said that the firm, which is very popular among Indian traders, is using forex trading as a front to launder proceeds from illegal betting.

Bail to cancer patient: HC says PMLA can't override constitutional rights

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a 72-year-old cancer patient, who is accused in an alleged money laundering case, observing that stringent conditions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) can't override the fundamental right to liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.

Maratha, OBC groups face-off in Jalna

The atmosphere at Antarwali Sarati, in Jalna district, where Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil is on hunger strike, became tense on Saturday when supporters of the activist clashed with those demanding OBC reservation.

Cong seeks action on Rahul bashers

The delegation said the state must give immediate relief to farmers as crops on 6 lakh hectares have been damaged

‘Vishwaguru should take the path of social harmony’

Nitin Gadkari says a leader should tolerate the strongest opinion against him, and people should have the freedom of religion