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Pawar vs Pawar: Sharad mimics Ajit

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday mimicked Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar at a rally in Pune district's Baramati Assembly constituency.

Residents irked over unfulfilled promises

From unresolved civic issues to inflation concerns, residents express frustrations as polls approach

Ghate joins Rasane's rally

Earlier, the BJP city chief had expressed his discontent after he was denied a ticket

Property tax: BMC hits 30% of ₹4,950cr target

The BMC's Assessor and Collector Department has recovered 30% of its target of Rs4,950 crore for the financial year.

HC refuses to quash FIR over 'extremely offensive' WhatsApp group message

The Bombay High Court has refused to quash an FIR registered against a man in Kolhapur for allegedly sharing offensive messages on WhatsApp group.

NGO steps up to care for 5,000 mentally ill, homeless people

Move comes months after MSHRC took cognisance of a report highlighting the plight of mentally ill, destitute men and women on Mumbai's streets

Fairplay App: ED seizes ₹4cr in assets after raids

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted search operations at eight locations across Mumbai and Kutch, Gujarat, on Friday, October 25, as part of its probe into Fairplay.

Extra trains to Gorakhpur to clear rush

To clear the rush during the festive season, Western Railway has decided to run unreserved trains on special fare between Bandra Terminus and Gorakhpur and from Udhna to Chhapra.

Man kills friend over chicken dish for dinner

A 24-year-old man allegedly killed his friend after a dispute over a chicken dish in Ulhasnagar on Sunday night.

'Revised merit list process opaque, limits state's role'

Lack of clarity in new system leads to concerns, even as the matter is under scrutiny in the Supreme Court

Nagpur firm to collect toll on Samruddhi highway

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has appointed Nagpur-based Ashmi Road Carrier Private Limited as the new toll collection agency for the Hinduhrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg (HBTMSM) and Bandra-Worli Sealink, hoping for smoother operations and a better passenger experience.

New airport to open in first half of 2025

Group CFO of Adani Group, Jugeshinder 'Robbie' Singh on Tuesday said the Adani Group's newly built airport at Navi Mumbai will start operations in the first half of 2025.

3 Bangladeshis get IDs on social media for ATS

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested three Bangladeshi illegal immigrants, who were found to be in touch with their relatives and friends in their home country through IMO app, WhatsApp and Facebook.

11-yr delay in flat handover: Bail denied to bldrs

A sessions court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of three senior citizens involved in constructing a slum rehabilitation authority (SRA) building and a free-sale building in Chembur.

21 Nigerians arrested with drugs

The Navi Mumbai crime branch has arrested 21 Nigerians in two different raids and seized drugs worth Rs1.22 crore from them. The raids were conducted by the Anti Narcotics Cell (ANC) and Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU).

Man arrested for forging boarding pass

The Sahar police have arrested a man for allegedly forging an IndiGo Airlines boarding pass to enter Mumbai airport's departure bay through Gate No. 6 to see off his mother, who was travelling to Indonesia.

Court finds arrest of CGST official illegal

Goregaon bizman allegedly detained and money extorted from him in Sept

Church call for saplings over floral decorations

ALL SOULS' DAY | On November 2, Christians will observe All Souls' Day by lighting candles and creating floral decorations around the graves of their dearly departed.

Sion's middle-class enters poll fray

Asserting that the elected representatives have failed to solve the issues of middle and upper middle-class residents of Sion, the housing societies in the neighbourhood have a collective formed and fielded an independent for the assembly polls scheduled on November 20.

Spanish PM pitches for varsity collab

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday spoke of improving inter-university collaboration and cultural exchanges between Spain and India and assured that the Spanish team will participate in soccer matches in India soon.

Threat to Siddique, Khan: 1 held

Mumbai police have arrested a man from Noida, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly making a threatening call to actor Salman Khan and Bandra (East) MLA Zeeshan Siddique.

62 flights get hoax bomb threats

The Sahar police have booked an unidentified individual for issuing a hoax bomb threat to as many as 62 flights, including those of IndiGo, Air India and Vistara, on October 28.

Remembering Begum Akhtar, the queen of ghazals

Today (October 30) is the 50th death anniversary of Mallika-e-Ghazal Begum Akhtar.

50 tonne of gold sold in city this Dhanteras

Mumbai celebrated Dhanteras on Tuesday, marking the start of Diwali festivities which will end on Kartik Purnima (November 15).

Beware of anar cracker, says NBC & blames it for 80% of burn cases

The National Burns Centre (NBC) in Airoli has already received two cases of Diwali burns this year.

Danger lurks at CSMT subway

Despite a crackdown by the BMC on illegal firecracker shops, stalls vending pyro guns continue to operate brazenly in the underground subway leading to CSMT.

Relief for flat buyers after 15-year wait

In a major relief to 17 families who have been waiting to get possession of their flats for 15 years, the consumer forum has ordered the developer to return their booking amounts (Rs3 lakh) along with 12% interest and Rs80,000 to each buyer for mental distress and litigation costs.

Probe misuse of govt funds for ads

HC asks govt to form 3-member panel; petition was filed by Editors' Forum

BJP finds it hard to manage disgruntled leaders in Pune

The BJP, traditionally recognised as a party with disciplined cadres, now faces an unexpected challenge in Pune.

Malik files papers as BJP supports his daughter Sana

Former Cabinet minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik officially filed his nomination for the Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar constituency on Tuesday.