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An ancient community celebrates its culture

Pathare Prabhus, one of the oldest communities of Mumbai, concluded a four-day festival celebrating their culture and history on Sunday in Lonavala.

Vacation turns life-saving exercise

A relaxing vacation turned into a life-saving mission for Dr Shama Korpenwar, a gynaecologist from Nanded, and her best friend, Dr Sayli Shelke, another gynaecologist from Hyderabad.

Balloon ride for awareness

The district administration, as a part of the campaign to create awareness about voting among the people, organised a hot air balloon ride for the voters between Nov 16 and 19.

'Those enacting welfare plans must be flexible'

Court quashes order cancelling allotment of a room in Prakash Cotton Mill Compound in Lower Parel to a 76-year-old who lost his livelihood in 1982

Hingoli Police now on high alert mode

The police have seized cash worth ₹1,61,68,520 and illicit liquor worth ₹13.8L

RBI receives threat call from 'Lashkar CEO'

Caller made cryptic statements like 'shut down bank', 'electric cars' and 'rabies'; the police suspect mischief

Architect dies after falling from local

A 26-year-old architect from Dombivli died after falling from a crowded local train near Mumbra, while he was commuting to his office in Fort.

326 special CR trains for Diwali & Chhath

Central Railway's Mumbai Division ran 326 special trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja in October 2024, a 40% increase over the 232 special trains operated in the same period last year.

A DREAM TO MAKE AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY

Mulund resident Khushi Ganatra was born with Spina Bifida, a congenital condition that affects her mobility. With little awareness and lack of information, her growing up years were full of hardships. She was unable to receive formal education, depended on her family for mobility, and crawled at home until she started using a wheelchair at the age of 20, but continued to face hurdles in moving around the city due to the lack of infrastructure.

Ex-prof loses ₹4L in digital arrest scam

Fraudsters trapped the 72-year-old, saying that her account is involved in black money transactions

Metro excavation leads to cracks in 200-yr-old temple

Scaffolds being installed to support arches of Kalaram Temple

Builder can be imprisoned for not giving conveyance

If a builder (promoter) fails to execute conveyance in favour of the society without any reasonable excuse, he shall be liable on conviction, to be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.

Bangladeshi man held for illegal re-entry

The Bandra police on Saturday arrested a 45-year-old Bangladeshi national for allegedly residing in India without valid documentation.

Ex-navy official loses ₹24L in arrest fraud

Scammers induced victim to strip in the guise of a checkup, blackmailed him

Woman loses ₹49L to cons in trading scam

A 46-year-old woman has fallen prey to scammers and lost Rs49.46 lakh in shares investment fraud in around 16 online transactions.

No Christians in state minorities commission

Christian community groups have pointed out that the recently constituted Maharashtra state minorities commission does not have a Christian among its nine members.

Christian group to aid MVA candidates

The All India Christian Association said that although the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has not nominated a single Christian candidate for the assembly elections, the community will support the alliance to support democratic values and the Constitution.

CBI nabs railway official, two others in ₹25L bribe case

₹87.6 lakh cash, ₹72 lakh jewellery were also seized by CBI officials

Women forced to take backseat

Women leaders sidelined in political participation despite focus on female-centric issues; minimal representation across alliances

BJP MLA Ganesh Naik's performance a mixed bag

While some praise him for not whipping up communal sentiments, others say he failed to address issues like slum rehab

Nine held in joint ops; 9 rifles, 58 live cartridges seized

Nine Kashmiris were arrested in a joint operation of Ahilyanagar (formerly Ahmednagar) police and Military Intelligence, Southern Command and nine rifles as well as 58 live cartridges were allegedly seized from them, an official said on Sunday.

Bollywood steps back amid threats as Marathi stars shine

Political parties often capitalize on the popularity of film stars to draw crowds and sway voters.

Tribals must be prioritised, says Shinde

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde addressed gatherings in Nandurbar and Dhule on Sunday, focusing on tribal rights, welfare and development initiatives in the region.

One last push before the big battle

As campaign ends today, leaders scramble to woo voters; all eyes on Sharad Pawar's Baramati rally

45 booked for assaulting Navneet Rana, supporters

Former BJP MP Navneet Rana and her supporters were allegedly attacked by a group of people when she arrived for a public meeting in Amravati district, police said on Sunday.

'Decision to allow delivery men into society binding on all panel members & residents'

Q. In our society, the managing committee does not permit Swiggy, Zepto, Blinkit and others' delivery men to go to individual flats. They are asked to leave the parcels in the lobby, and members are required to go down and collect them. This is very inconvenient. Can the committee impose such a rule?M Swaminathan, Andheri

Priyanka puts Kangana in the shade in RSS' backyard

Both the alliances are focusing on Vidarbha from where they are contesting maximum seats

PAWAR'S LAST WAR CRY: DEFEAT THE TRAITORS

Emotions peak in the last 24 hours of campaign

Jhansi fire: Short circuit blamed, not systemic failure

The death toll in the devastating fire at the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of Maharani Laxmibai Government Medical College rose to 11 on Sunday, after another infant succumbed to illness.

Belated heart-felt homage to Balasaheb

On the 12th death anniversary of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, leaders across the board paid their respects to the late leader who straddles the state's political landscape like a colossus.