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Dheeraj Ghate Voices discontent

As soon as the BJP announced Hemant Rasane as its official candidate for the Kasba Assembly constituency in Pune, BJP city president Dheeraj Ghate, who was also in the race for the ticket, took to social media to express his dissatisfaction.

Porn distorts reality, abets ills

DELVING DEEPER | The Free Press Journal tries to understand psychological impact of porn and how it raises its head again despite attempts to block it

Examinee, dummy held for cheating in varsity exam

Dummy was caught after professor noticed something amiss; examinee was standing outside the college

Frauds dupe man with KBC-PM ploy; CBI launches probe

Scammers told man that he had won KBC lottery; even shared documents bearing the PM's image

Konkan Board Lottery: Key details missing

More than two weeks after the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) announced a lottery for more than 1,400 houses and plots in the Konkan board, key details about these projects remain missing from the online lottery portal and mobile app.

KSC New Town to spur Navi Mumbai realty sector

With the government appointing the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) as the New Town Development Authority (NTDA) for the Third Mumbai project and the latter rebranding the areas as Karnala-Sai-Chirner (KSC) New Town, the aim is to streamline urban planning and development across the region, a move expected to catalyse real estate growth and attract investments to Raigad district.

₹18.84L compensation to kin of man killed in 2020 accident

The Thane Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) awarded Rs18.84 lakh compensation to the family of a man killed in a motorcycle accident in 2020.

Ex-employee held for cheating company

The Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) police have arrested a 38-year-old woman for allegedly cheating an e-commerce company, her ex-employer, of Rs35.88 lakh.

₹15.23 lakh vanished from account, says Malad woman

A 43-year-old woman from Malad has claimed that Rs15.23 lakh vanished from her account despite the fact that she didn't share her banking details with anyone.

Son smothers mother in Worli suicide pact

DOUBLE TRAGEDY | Man in hospital after cutting wrists and neck; was depressed and under financial strain

A dream to make India a developed and happy nation

Thane resident Dr Chinu Kwatra's long-standing dream has been to see India as a developed nation, where all people enjoy basic necessities such as food, shelter, education, employment and happiness.

Speedy car delivery costs jeweller ₹26.71 lakh

Malad police have booked a man for allegedly cheating a jeweller of Rs 26.71 lakh on the pretext of speedy delivery of his newly-booked car.

CR, WR impose restrictions on sale of platform tickets

Central Railway on Sunday imposed temporary restrictions on sale of platform tickets at major stations, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Dadar, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Thane, Kalyan, Pune and Nagpur.

Unidentified Powai resident's body found in Thane drain

The body of a 40-year-old man from Powai area was found in a drain in Thane city on Sunday, an official said.

Nephew of woman, 60, arrested for bomb threat

The Sahar police have traced an accused in a bomb threat case involving a hoax call to the Delhi control room, where false information was provided about a woman passenger allegedly being a human bomb and carrying Rs 90 lakh while intending to travel by flight.

Documenting the art and craft hub of iconic bazaar

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Agents make a killing amid festival rush

Amidst the festive rush and high demand for tickets to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, brokers are charging up to three times the regular fare for confirmed Tatkal tickets.

Traffic woes at R-City Mall frustrate residents, drivers

Residents complain about incessant honking, gridlocked roads and pollution due to the influx of vehicles

MSHRC orders ₹3L compensation for death of prisoner

Prison authorities failed to provide timely medical care to the deceased, neglected advice

Congress unit in Kalyan faces mass resignation

Congress leaders and functionaries from Kalyan have threatened to resign from their respective posts and leave the party, along with 100 to 125 members, due to dissatisfaction with the Congress leadership's lack of attention to the Kalyan East and Kalyan West constituencies.

Congress replaces Sawant from Andheri (West)

The Congress' fresh list of 14 candidates for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly election included two replacements.

Vandalism: Thorat's daughter, others booked

Mumbai: Police in Ahilyanagar district have registered two FIRs against Congressman Balasaheb Thorat's daughter and several people for alleged vandalism and unlawful assembly during a protest against a BJP leader, an official said on Sunday.

Mumbai man with prosthetic leg reaches Everest base camp

A Mumbai man with a prosthetic leg has become the first Indian with an above-knee amputation to scale the Mount Everest base camp.

NCP factions release third list of candidates

Both factions of the NCP released their third lists of candidates on Sunday. The NCP (SP) declared its list of nine candidates, including actor Swara Bhaskar's husband Fahad Ahmad from Anushakti Nagar against Sana Malik, daughter of Nawab Malik.

Cracks deepen in MVA: Dispute over 10-12 seats

The rift between the Shiv Sena UBT and Congress has intensified over seat-sharing arrangements, with reports indicating disputes over 10 to 12 seats within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).

PMCs should conduct survey of society's building and land

Our society is planning for redevelopment and intends to appoint Project Management Consultants (PMC). We would like to understand the role of the PMC in the initial stage before appointing a developer.

'Business by day, terror by night not acceptable'

JAISHANKAR IN MUMBAI | External affairs minister cites Mumbai as a global emblem of counter-terrorism resilience

New Cricketing Blood Pads Up for Glory

Amid setbacks, India's young talents seize the spotlight, poised to lead a resilient revival.

Cong at 98, tweaks list with 2 changes

In its fourth candidate list, the Congress party has made changes to two of its nominations.

No registration for projects below 500 sq metres

New MahaRERA directive simplifies real estate registration process in Maharashtra