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Firing practice at a waterfall; ₹60k in acct of 10th accused

Days after NCP leader Baba Siddique's fatal shooting, the crime branch's probe has revealed that the three killers practiced firing at a village in Karjat in mid-August and then at a waterfall near Palasadari village in Karjat-Khopoli in September.

Life for setting relative on fire

The sessions court has sentenced a 55-year-old woman to life in jail for setting her brother's daughter on fire over a property dispute in July 2020.

$11mn bank dues: Ex-officials of govt firm face probe

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched an investigation against two former officials of MMTC Transnational Pte. Ltd (MTPL) for alleged default in repayment of dues to public sector banks. M/s MTPL is a subsidiary of Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation Limited (MMTC Ltd), a wholly owned government subsidiary. MTPL was set up in Singapore for trading commodities. The case was registered last week on charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy.

BMC abolishes 1,230 peripheral hospital posts

Services to be hit; staff and hospitals not informed of the decision; doctors found out during contract renewal

Bail to Sachin Waze in corruption case

Union government said it has no objection to dismissed police officer being released on bail

BMC chief reviews poll preparations

As the polls draw near, BMC chief Bhushan Gagrani, who is also the district election officer, has directed all law enforcement and financial investigative agencies to strengthen vigilance and enforce law and order.

NGO's manifesto lists challenges facing city

The NGO Praja Foundation on Tuesday launched the 'Maharashtra Manifesto: Target Set for 2024-29', to address governance challenges facing the state's urban centres.

Deshmukh book to unravel 'conspiracy' against him, MVA

Former home minister Anil Deshmukh on Tuesday said he will soon come out with a book detailing the \"conspiracy\" against him by framing him on \"false\" charges and to expose those who worked to dislodge the MVA government.

Raj Thackeray's son to contest from Mahim

Amit Thackeray, son of MNS chief Raj Thackeray, will contest the election from Mahim constituency.

Govt's draft housing policy to benefit builders: Aaditya

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday alleged that the government intends to promote cluster development in gaothans and koli-wadas under the new draft housing policy to benefit builders.

Malik starts campaign even before name is announced

MLA starts organising meetings in Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar, from where he is planning to contest this time

Ideology left by wayside in scramble for power

ASSEMBLY ELECTION | Principles and loyalty get a burial as changing parties, and preserving one's interests, become the order of the day

Malik starts campaign even before name is announced

MLA starts organising meetings in Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar, from where he is planning to contest this time

Pawar Sr met Dawood as CM in 1988-91: VBA

The Dawood Ibrahim factor has emerged once again with Maharashtra going to the polls. In a sensational statement, Prakash Ambedkar, leader of the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi and grandson of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, recently alleged that NCP leader Sharad Pawar had met gangster Dawood Ibrahim in Dubai during his tenure as chief minister in 1988-91.

VC'S SACK LETTER IS WITHDRAWN

Economist is to be given a fresh hearing

CWG drops games India is good at

India's medal prospects for the 2026 Commonwealth Games have taken a major hit, as host city Glasgow has dropped key disciplines like hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket, and shooting from the roster, citing budget constraints and operational risks.

Bottled-up Waqf anger: TMC MP is suspended

It was a chaotic Tuesday at the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) hearing on the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 when Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee smashed a glass bottle on the table, injuring himself during a heated argument with BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay.

Prayers, Politics, and Power Struggles

CM Eknath Shinde jets off to Guwahati's famed Kamakhya Devi temple

Ok to fail in Class X maths and science

To ease pressure on Class X students who are weak in maths and science, the revised State Curriculum Framework for School Education (SCF-SE) - which was approved earlier this month - has proposed that state board students who don't pass in these subjects and get at least 20 marks in the SSC exam can take admission in Class XI.

Nominees hop on and off

It is beginning of the silly poll season when politicians cast aside their ideological baggage and cross over on impulse, guided by the political headwinds.

MODI & XI'S MOMENT

FINAL THAW | Will hold bilateral meeting, the first in five years; China confirms LAC agreement

Political potboiler

Both Mahayuti and MVA jigsaw is yet to fall in place even as irritants are being ironed out

Biogas Plant to be established in Jamul

In a significant step towards promoting biofuel production from municipal solid waste, a tripartite concession agreement was signed on Monday between the Municipal Corporation Bhilai, Chhattisgarh Biofuel Development Authority, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).

Time running out for Norris to catch Verstappen

Time is running out on Lando Norris' Formula 1 title chase of Max Verstappen.

Gandhinagar's GIFT city emerges as the country’s financial gateway

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), located along the Sabarmati River between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, has been developed as a landmark initiative by the Gujarat government with support from the Government of India.

PWD accused of raw sewage discharge in police complaint

The PWD sewerage department came under scrutiny of agitated residents of Madel, Fatorda, as locals accused department officials of discharging raw sewage into the stormwater drains.

Forensic testing of smuggled beef hits financial roadblock

MEAT THAT IS BEING SMUGGLED UNDER GUISE OF 'BUFFALO' IS SUSPECTED TO BE OF BULLS

'RoZéo' air show captivates Pune audience

In an enchanting display of aerial acrobatics, three flexible poles were set up on the lawn, where gymnasts nimbly climbed to the rhythm of the music, captivating the audience with breathtaking performances.

EC seeks teachers during Diwali vacation

The Election Commission (EC) on Monday informed the Bombay High Court that the teachers of a private aided school in Kurla will be required to be available for election duty only during the Diwali holidays, November 19 and 20, a day prior to the polls and the election day itself.

EVMs sealed in poll dispute to be released

They were sealed following a dispute over the election victory of Sena’s Naresh Mhaske