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Transgender group boycotts election

Shikhandi Trust, a transgender group in Pune, has boycotted the Maharashtra Assembly elections, protesting the lack of representation of their demands.

Long commute to ease with extra second class bogies

In a move set to benefit scores of passengers travelling in long-distance trains from Mumbai, the Central and Western Railways will add 90 and 84 general second class coaches across 42 and 52 trains, respectively.

Not-for-profit Ummeed to hold golf gala to aid cause of special children

Ummeed Child Development Center, a 23-year-old not-forprofit that has pioneered programmes for children with developmental disabilities, has organised the 'Greens of Hope' golf gala to raise funds for its noble initiatives.

HC grants bail to same-sex couple in girl's kidnap case

The Bombay High Court (HC) on Tuesday granted bail to a lesbian couple accused of trafficking and kidnapping a five-year-old girl, observing that they \"undertook an illegal approach to satisfy their desire of having a child\".

'Rare ailment treatment needs boost'

Following the Delhi High Court's direction to the central government to ensure that patients with rare diseases are not denied treatment because of unavailability of medicine, Cure SMA Foundation of India, a parent-led patient advocacy organisation for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), extended its support to help the government agencies in hastening the process of medicine procurement.

Malegaon bank case: Handler held while trying to flee to UAE

Akram Mohammad Shafi, one of the main suspects in the ₹125 crore Malegaon money laundering case, was caught at Ahmedabad airport

WR, CR fleet additions to improve local travel

PASSENGER COMFORT | While WR will soon commission a new AC rake, CR to roll out non-AC train on Belapur-Uran line

Bizman from SOBO acquitted in 2016 fake currency case

An employee of the accused's firm had deposited ₹60L in bank; 10 notes were flagged as fake by bank authorities

In fake order scam, bizman loses ₹12 lakh

The Navghar police in Bhayandar are probing a fraud in which a businessman manufacturing fibre-reinforced plastic tanks fell prey to a ‘fake’ order and lost Rs12 lakh.

Vandre votes: West sees 55.66% turnout, East follows at 50.36%

The Vandre constituencies East and West stood out as critical battlegrounds, with Vandre West recording a turnout of 55.66% and Vandre East seeing a marginally lower turnout of 50.36%.

₹1L aid to widow for husband's wrongful arrest 12 years ago

HC said state has liberty to recover amount from police officer concerned; concerns raised about misconduct

Twin-city records 5l.76% turnout

Barring stray incidents of minor skirmishes, between supporters of independent candidate Geeta Jain and her BJP rival Narendra Mehta, elections for the Mira Bhayandar (145) assembly segment was largely peaceful amidst heavy deployment and tight security by the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police.

Andheri East hits 58.52% and West climbs to 53.67%

In Andheri East (constituency 166), the voter turnout reached 58.52%, slightly surpassing its 2019 figure of 53.82%.

Triumph over adversity celebrated at Dr Batra's Positive Health Awards

The 16th edition of the prestigious Dr Batra's Positive Health Awards, supported by Bajaj Auto, honored persons who have triumphed over profound illnesses and disabilities while contributing to society.

KJSIT students shine at Intel AI Global fest

Students from K J Somaiya Institute of Technology (KJSIT) secured the top position in the prestigious 'AI for Accessibility' category at the Intel AI Global Impact Festival 2024.

Waive ₹14.3L loan for policy lapse

Panel decision comes after bank failed to inform consumer about halting linked insurance

Two fall for stock investment fraud, lose ₹1.30 crore

In both the cases, victims were lured with high returns on investment

Navi Mumbai: 68% cops cast postal ballots

Around 68% of Navi Mumbai police cast their ballots by post, between November 15 and 19.

Centenarians defy age to set an example for Mumbaikars to follow

The district administration took extensive measures to make the voting process accessible

In high-stakes worli, Aaditya faces a formidable challenge

THREE-WAY OONTEST | For the young legislator, the 2024 election is vastly different from his 2019 campaign, when he secured a relatively easy victory

At 61.1%, Bhandup sees highest turnout in city

Party workers encourage Voters to head to the polls, ensuring high engagement from the local community

In Mahim, residents vote to fix a 'horrible political situation'

Mahim was one of the key constituencies in this election, as MNS president Raj Thackeray's son, Amit, contested for the first time.

Apathetic Colaba lives up to its reputation

Colaba, which is known for low voter turnout, maintained its tradition as the constituency saw one of the lowest voter turnouts in the state.

Clashes mar polling day

MAHAPOLL | Polling was marred by incidents of vandalism at Parli and a few places in Beed; it also saw rival party supporters clashing in some places

Link to ₹6,600 crore scam revealed

Congress leaders slammed the BJP for dragging them in the scam to influence the state polls

Congress' Praniti backs independent candidate in Solapur South

The UBT alleged that Praniti and Sushilkumar Shinde are acting as a 'B team' of the BJP

Cong candidate seeks FIR against CM for holding rally on polling day

The Congress candidate from Chandivali, Arif Naseem Khan, has demanded an FIR against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for holding a road show in the constituency on the polling day.

Destiny of Year's Word manifests

Shift from its clear, evident & obvious import, has come to mean 'magical thinking'

Sule Bitcoin audio possibly AI generated

Various fact-checkers have analyzed viral audio clips linked to a potential Bitcoin scam allegedly involving MP Supriya Sule of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) and Maharashtra Congress leader Nana Patole.

STATE DOES 'MAHA' BETTER AT 60%

Maharashtra recorded an estimated 60% voter turnout in the election to its 288 assembly seats on Wednesday.