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33-YR-OLD GETS 20-YEAR JAIL FOR RAPING MINOR

A special POCSO court on Tuesday sentenced a 33-year-old Ghatkopar resident to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl from his neighbourhood.

60 people fall ill, three in ICU, after inhaling chemical fumes in Ratnagiri

THE COURT ALSO SAID THAT IN SUCH A SITUATION, EVEN THE LEGAL HEIRS OF THE ASSESSEE CANNOT BE BOUND BY SUCH ORDERS FROM I-T DEPT

SC junks Bandra plot allotment, calls out ex-CMs' interventions

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed the 2008 allotment of a premium plot of land in Mumbai's Bandra to a cooperative housing society, terming the process riddled with \"nepotism and favouritism\" and criticising the role of then chief ministers for repeatedly intervening to ensure the society received the land despite glaring violations of rules and norms.

ABVP served notice over protests at MU

In a first, the University of Mumbai (MU) has issued a notice to a student organisation for staging a protest on its campus.

INCOME TAX REASSESSMENT ORDERS CAN'T BE ISSUED TO DEAD PERSON: HC

THE COURT ALSO SAID THAT IN SUCH A SITUATION, EVEN THE LEGAL HEIRS OF THE ASSESSEE CANNOT BE BOUND BY SUCH ORDERS FROM I-T DEPT

BEST crash victims' kin blame BMC, authorities

MUMBAI: Three days after the BEST bus crash in Kurla, which claimed seven lives and injured 42, families of the deceased are struggling to come to terms with their loss.

Videos of BEST drivers with booze stash go Viral

Transport utility orders investigation into the videos

Murder convict escapes from Yerawada open jail

A murder convict serving a life sentence escaped from Yerawada Central Jail on Wednesday afternoon.

TANKER DRIVER HELD FOR BANDRA HIT-AND-RUN

MUMBAI: The Bandra police have arrested the driver of the water tanker involved in a hit-and-run case, in which 25-year-old model Shivani Singh was killed, a week ago.

I did not want to join govt, Shinde tells party leaders

In a meeting with his party functionaries on Thursday, deputy chief minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde revealed that he was reluctant to join the Mahayuti government, and that he accepted the DyCM's post only because party leaders had forced him to do so.

Inflated voter list? 4 million 'mystery voters' show up on state electoral rolls

MUMBAI: Even as the uproar over EVMs by the opposition continues, data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) reveals that at least 4 million voters on the electoral rolls, frozen ahead of the recent assembly elections, are excessive.

Clamour in Ajit Pawar's NCP over limited cabinet berths

MUMBAI: With senior NCP leaders unwilling to make room for new faces, Ajit Pawar is in a dilemma over who to accommodate in the ministerial council.

BJP, SHIV SENA LOCK HORNS FOR GUARDIAN MINISTERSHIP OF THANE DISTRICT

MUMBAI: Amid ongoing tensions between the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the BJP over key portfolios at the state level, a similar power struggle is playing out in Shinde's home turf, Thane.

Fadnavis finalises BJP's list of 22 ministers for state cabinet

CM to work out final power-sharing with deputies Shinde, Pawar; swearing-in likely on December 14

Sena (UBT) meets Adani officials over smart power meters

MUMBAI: A delegation of Shiv Sena (UBT) workers, under legislator Anil Parab, met officials of Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML), which supplies electricity to the city's suburbs, on Thursday to register their opposition to the installation of smart meters and the company's decision not to accept cash for bills above ₹5,000.

Ajit visits Sharad Pawar on b'day, sets off rumors

MUMBAI: For the Pawar clan, it's always family first. Setting aside bitter differences with his uncle, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar paid Sharad Pawar a surprise visit, to wish him on his 84th birthday on Thursday.

Navi Mum Shiv Sena rebels may be reinstated

NAVI MUMBAI: With an eye on the upcoming civic elections, Shiv Sena leaders in Navi Mumbai are set to appeal to party chief Eknath Shinde to take back leaders who were suspended for contesting or campaigning against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates after being denied a ticket in the assembly elections.

HC raps police over failure to remove illegal hawkers

If hawkers have fundamental rights, don't common people have the same rights too, court asks police

Reliance signs record $13bn oil supply deal with Russia's Rosneft

Russia's state oil firm Rosneft has agreed to supply nearly 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude to Indian private refiner Reliance in the biggest ever energy deal between the two countries, three sources familiar with the deal said.

I won't get industry support despite the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

Even though actor Kartik Aaryan has spent over a decade in showbiz and has gained considerable success, he feels that he still won't get support from fellow members of the film industry.

THE CURIOUS CASE OF ROHIT BAL'S WILL

Has Rohit Bal left his assets to close friend Lalit Tehlan or to his family? Both parties claim they have the legitimate will

RESTRICTIONS OF AGE, TENURE CAN BE EASED IN NEW SPORTS BILL

NEW DELHI: The age and tenure restrictions in the proposed National Sports Governance Bill the government intends to bring will be relaxed for sports officials who hold posts in international federations.

Saudi Arabia named 2034 FIFA WC host

FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record.

Ding staves off Gukesh's final thrust with White in Game 13

Indian challenger's push for win didn't fructify in 69-move penultimate classical game against Chinese world champion

Rahane's explosive 84, Shaw blitz fires Mumbai into semis

Ajinkya Rahane's explosive fifty capped Mumbai's six-wicket victory over Vidarbha and their entry into the semi-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at the Alur KSCA Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

Bye Fergie Time, hello Alonso Time

After becoming the first team to win Bundesliga unbeaten, bagging a German double and their only defeat in a 52-game season coming in the Europa League final, Xabi Alonso would be wary of the second-season blues.

How data analytics can help India get back on track versus Australia

Head inflicted pain on the visitors in the 2nd Test; numbers show the short ball on a channel could stop the left-hander

BROOK REPLACES ROOT AS NO.1 TEST BATTER, BUMRAH REMAINS ON TOP

DUBAI: England batter Joe Root's reign at the top of the ICC Test batting rankings ended on Wednesday with compatriot Harry Brook taking the No.1 spot, while India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Ravindra Jadeja held on to their top positions in the bowlers' and all-rounders' charts respectively in the longest format.

'Traditional' fare in prospect on Gabba green top

BRISBANE: After the defeat at the Adelaide Oval, the Indian team won't mind making its way to the Gabba because as soon as they step foot on the ground, pleasant memories of their last trip here when they had become the first side to beat the hosts at the venue since 1988 will come rushing to them.

Adani taps lenders to refinance $1.1 bn

MUMBAI: The Adani Group has initiated talks with a clutch of investors and banks to refinance $1.1 billion worth of loans of Adani Green Energy Ltd, two persons aware of the discussions said on condition of anonymity.