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Chandivali residents put MLAs in the dock

The Chandivali Citizens Welfare Association on Thursday released its manifesto, outlining demands from elected representatives.

Video exposes rickshaw meter tampering scam

In a recent viral video circulating on different social media platforms, commuters are being urged to thoroughly check rickshaw meters before paying their fare.

IIT-B to double its campus area and enhance facilities

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) is set to undergo an infrastructure transformation in the coming years, with plans to almost double its campus area and enhance its facilities.

Trader duped of ₹10 cr; 5th EOW arrest from Surat

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai police has arrested a man from Surat for allegedly duping a businessman of Rs10.14 crore by posing as a textile agent.

Trader duped of ₹10 cr; 5th EOW arrest from Surat

The EOW arrested five accused; two are absconding

Art or obscene? Can't destroy Souza, Padamsee works

The Bombay High Court has directed the Customs department to not destroy seven works by renowned artists FN Souza and Akbar Padamsee seized last year for being \"obscene material\".

Speedbreakers turn pink for breast cancer awareness

To raise awareness about breast cancer, Nanavati Max Hospital has rolled out a Pink Speedbreaker campaign across key locations in Mumbai, with the message 'Some Bumps Can Slow Down Life'.

Sewri TB Hospital to get India's 1st palliative ward

NOT JUST END-OF-LIFE CARE | Doctors say that symptoms of TB need to managed with palliative care when detection is late

₹1.24 cr more than salary: Jail for ex-CGST official

The special CBI court has convicted and sentenced former Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) superintendent Prasiddh Dubey, 66, and his wife Vimla, 62, both senior citizens, in a disproportionate assets case.

Poll duty over air quality for BMC staff

With a majority of civic staff deployed for the upcoming assembly elections, the BMC is facing challenges in combating air pollution.

1993 blasts: Star witness seeks guards

A star witness in the 1993 blast case has moved the special court for protection from gangster Dawood Ibrahim and his aides, especially after the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique.

70% city fires due to faulty wiring: FSAI

There has been a spike in electrical fires across Mumbai, which signals an urgent call for preventive action.

Hit by minor biker, IT firm's dir dies

Three days after a minor rammed his Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle into a 59-year-old man outside Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, the latter succumbed to his injuries.

Runaway woman claims molestation by train co-traveller

The Mumbai Central railway police have registered an FIR against a 21-year-old man for allegedly molesting a 20-year-old woman.

1st contract given to Pune suspects

Two contract killing gangs refused to shoot leader when not paid ₹50 lakh; they subcontracted the task

Defamation case: Raut moves sessions court against jail term

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has moved the sessions court, challenging the order sentencing him to 15 days in prison for allegedly defaming BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's wife Dr Medha Somaiya.

Infra, welfare plans give Mahayuti edge

A recent survey conducted by Lokniti-CSDS and MIT-SOG has given the edge to the ruling Mahayuti alliance on the back of the infrastructure development and welfare schemes announced by the government.

Sameer Bhujbal quits, to contest as independent

In a major setback to NCP and Mahayuti, Sameer Bhujbal, nephew of Chhagan Bhujbal and Mumbai president of NCP (Ajit Pawar) has resigned from the party and will contest as an independent candidate from Nandgaon in Nashik.

Zeeshan in two minds about joining NCP after voter feedback

Even though he has disassociated himself from the Congress over the past few months, Bandra (East) MLA Zeeshan Siddique appears to be in dual mind over joining the NCP led by Ajit Pawar.

Families go to war as NCP (SP) reveals list

The NCP (SP) declared its first list of 45 candidates for the assembly election on Thursday, pitting Yugendra Pawar against his uncle and NCP leader Ajit Pawar in Baramati.

Nominees pray stars align as they file papers

Twelve candidates from the NCP and the NCP (SP) filed their nominations on the occasion of Gurupushyamrut Yog on Thursday.

Cong sends in the big hitters first

Nana Patole, Vijay Wadettiwar, Balasaheb Thorat and Prithviraj Chavan are all in first list of 48 candidates

Pawar v/s Pawar: A matter of survival

He must have tried his best to avoid this eventuality but a contest in Baramati between Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and nephew Yugendra Pawar is inevitable.

Cong backs off, SP to contest all UP bypolls

In a significant political move, the Congress party will not field its candidates in the upcoming assembly by-elections in Uttar Pradesh.

HACKER HUNT GOES GLOBAL

There was a sharp increase in bomb threat incidents on Thursday with airlines receiving more than 85 new calls.

FIR after teacher slaps a 3-year-old

An FIR has been registered against a teacher from Udaan Montessori Preschool and Day Care, Thane, along with four others, including Principal Dr. Jyoti Bawdekar, after a teacher allegedly slapped a 3-year-old child.

Sensex Falls 138 Points In 3rd Straight Day Of Losses

Extending its losing streak to a third day, benchmark Sensex declined by 138 points on Wednesday in a choppy trade as investors booked profits in auto, pharma and capital goods shares amid continued FPI outflows.

India Remains World's Largest Growing Economy, Says IMF

Says country to grow at 7% in FY24-25, supported by recovery in rural consumption

India Post directed by forum to pay back consumer 50 paise, plus ₹15k

Not returning 50 paise to a consumer and 'rounding it off' has cost the India Post dearly, which has been directed by a consumer disputes redressal commission to refund it, in addition to providing a compensation of Rs 10,000 to him for causing mental agony, unfair trade practice and deficiency in service.

Another girl, 7, raped & killed in West Bengal; three arrested

Amid RG Kar rape and murder unrest, another rape and murder incident took place in Alipurduar where a seven-year-old minor's body was found.