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MPCB serves show-cause to Cybage

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has issued a show-cause notice to Cybage Software, an IT firm located in Pune, to respond within seven days for violating environmental regulations during the construction of its new building in the Vadgoan Sheri area.

NCP leaders express discontent over Chakankar's reappointment

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rupali Chakankar has once again been appointed as the chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women. After the appointment, Chakankar, who returned to her residence in Pune's Dhayari, received a warm welcome. She was greeted with the beating of drums and gulal. She even visited the famous Dhareshwar Temple in the area to pay her respects.

Further delay in opening of last stretch of Samruddhi

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has stated that the remaining 76km stretch of the Hinduhrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg (HBTMSM) will not be open for public before December.

13.2% rise in Navratri property registration

Mumbai city has recorded 5,199 property registrations during the nine days of Navratri, between October 3 and 11, showing a 13.2% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to 4,594 units registered in Navratri 2023.

MU shines in state elocution contest

Mumbai University won first prize in the state-level Dr PC Alexander inter-university impromptu English elocution competition, organised by the Raj Bhavan.

Spa offering 'extra services' raided by cops

The anti-human trafficking unit (AHTU) attached to the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police raided a unisex spa, which was allegedly found indulging in vulgar activities under the guise of 'extra services' in Bhayandar on Tuesday.

Woman raped; cops under fire for FIR delay

The Thane Nagar police have registered a case against an unidentified person for allegedly raping a 19-year-old woman. Additionally, action is being taken against police personnel who failed to promptly register her complaint.

Partial razing after 20 years: Locals slam BMC's half efforts

After 2 decades, residents of Sukh Shanti building on Pedder Road saw the BMC partially demolish an illegal structure

Tamannaah Bhatia quizzed by ED in HPZ Token scam case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Guwahati questioned actress Tamannaah Bhatia for over two hours on Thursday as part of its investigation into the infamous ‘HPZ Token’ mobile app scam.

Mother leaves 10-month-old son at station

A 24-year-old woman allegedly left her 10-month-old son at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus on Wednesday.

Asst registrar of companies trapped in graft case

The CBI has arrested the Assistant Registrar of Companies and Inspector (AROC), Pune, red-handed for taking Rs3 lakh as bribe from the director of a Mumbai-based firm.

Zeeshan hints at hand of builder lobby

Bandra (East) MLA Zeeshan Siddique on Thursday hinted at the involvement of the builder's lobby in the murder of his father, NCP (Ajit Pawar) leader and former state minister Baba Siddique.

Ghatkopar gets ‘Suvidha’ facility, first of 10 in city

Mumbai's first water, hygiene and sanitation community centre to provide hygiene and sanitation solutions to low-income households was launched in Ghatkopar on Thursday.

Iconic Rhythm House gets a new owner

Bhaane Retail, a subsidiary of Shahi Exports, emerges as the highest bidder with a ₹30-crore offer

Fake doctor exposed after running clinic for eight years

Police in Samta Nagar have registered an FIR against Sachi Dalavi (around 30) for allegedly running a clinic at her residence in Kandivali (East) since 2016 without holding a valid medical degree.

Four get bail in abetment to suicide case

The court pointed to gaps in the probe and lack of evidence connecting the accused to the alleged offenses

Spate of killings shatter decades-long calm in city

Underworld rears its head once again

In a first, BMC plots on 30+30-yr auction

The BMC, for the first time, is planning to auction its properties for a 30-year lease with a provision of renewal for another 30 years.

Pre-arrest bail to MSRTC DGM in assault case

The sessions court has granted anticipatory bail to MSRTC DGM (deputy general manager) Virendra Kadam in connection with a case registered against him for allegedly sexually harassing one of his subordinate team members.

Costs high at hospital? Seek treatment at another

The Mumbai additional suburban district's consumer dispute redressal commission has dismissed a complaint filed by a resident of Govandi, against Apollo Spectra Hospital in Chembur, alleging that the hospital charged excessively for a minor surgery.

Collegian dies by suicide in Chembur

A 23-year-old student from a Worli college died by suicide in her hostel room in Chembur on Wednesday night. An accidental death report has been registered and a probe has been initiated.

Path lab halts BMC services over dues

Krsnaa Diagnostics has said it can resume services if 50% of ₹10 crore is paid

Higher edu institute for blind on crutches

SHRC summons chief secretary of finance department and principal secretary of higher and tech education department

Congress names Ravindra Chavan for Nanded by-poll

The Congress on Thursday named Ravindra Chavan, son of the late Vasantrao Chavan, as its candidate for the Nanded parliamentary by-election. Vasantrao Chavan, a former Congress MP for Nanded, passed away on August 26, 2024, at a hospital in Hyderabad after a prolonged illness at the age of 70.

Aaditya accuses govt of selling off key assets

Aaditya blamed that BMC has decided to auction Crawford Market plot, BEST power station and Worli asphalt plant

Wankhede likely to join Shinde Sena

IRS officer Sameer Wankhede, known for his involvement in the high-profile Aryan Khan drug case, may be stepping into the political arena. Wankhede might join Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and likely to contest the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections from Dharavi, sources said.

A New CM face in MVA: Sharad Pawar's foot soldier Jayant Patil

PROBLEM OF PLENTY | Pawar also outlines responsibilities of CM; MVA allies likely to see red; Sanjay Raut asks how can same party have several contenders

VHP's temple cleaning drive in Maha

Temple cleaning will be conducted simultaneously on Sunday from 7 am to 11 am

Modernisation of infra is CR's priority'

Central Railway's (CR) Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Dr Swapnil Nila, emphasised that the railway's main priority is renovating and modernising its existing infrastructure. He noted that they have taken up numerous projects, amounting to several thousand crores, including over Rs8,500 crore for the Mumbai suburban section for upgrading the current infrastructure and enhancing passenger facilities.

BJP sorts out line-up for nearly 110 seats

Nearly 120 seats, which the party had won in 2019, had come up for discussion during the party's meeting