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7 Projects to Get ₹1-2 Crore Funds Each

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) on Tuesday announced that the technology innovation hub (TIH) at the institute will be funding seven academic research works with a total grant of Rs 10 crore, alongside providing technical development support and lab-to-market guidance to the researchers of these projects.

Guv proposes test to appoint profs

MU CONVOCATION | Governor says common entrance will help hire more skilled candidates

Higher Fines for Ticketless Pax on Cards

Commuters travelling ticketless on the suburban railway network may face a sharp rise in fines in the future, as the Western Railway has proposed a hike from the current Rs250 to Rs1,000.

BMC brakes on SoBo underground car park

The BMC has halted the construction of an underground parking lot at Amarsons in Breach Candy following strong opposition from local residents.

Activists seek stay on coastal road billboards

Despite opposition from residents, activists and political parties, the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) recently granted approval for hoardings at three locations along the coastal road.

Woman held for kidnapping 2-year-old baby

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Western Railway arrested a woman accused of abducting a two-year-old child within 24 hours of the incident.

Shelar Allotted Posh BMC Bungalow in Malabar Hill

The bungalow has a scenic view and is located next to the Phirozshah Mehta Garden, nestled above the Malabar Hill reservoir

Police Solve CSMT Gold Heist, Firing Case in 24 Hrs

MRA Marg police have solved the gold heist and firing case near CSMT within 24 hours of the incident and arrested two suspects.

Recognising the real heroes of Mumbai

A special jury hand-picks top 10 powerful change-makers from the 38 Angels of Mumbai

Siddique's killers planned to murder ex-cop's son too

Accused believed that the officer's son was involved in a conspiracy to murder their close friend

EOW Likely to Summon IPS Officer

₹200-CR FRAUD CASE

Murdered sarpanch's kin meet Fadnavis, seek justice

The family members of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, who was tortured to death in Beed district, met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday and sought justice in the case.

Marathi to be a must subject in all schools

Mandate will be implemented from the upcoming academic year regardless of the board affiliation

HMPV is not severe, no need to panic: Mushrif

Even as the doctors at Dr LH Hiranandani Hospital Powai have confirmed Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in a six-month-old baby and two other cases in Nagpur, Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif reassured the public that the disease is not severe, although young children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing serious conditions should take extra precautions.

'Dabholkar kin's appeal belated'

One of the three persons acquitted by the Sessions Court in the murder case of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar has opposed an appeal filed by his daughter, Mukta Dabholkar, challenging the acquittal, contending that the same has been filed belatedly.

CM's 7-point action plan for ease of living

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday convened a virtual meeting with officials to outline a seven-point action plan aimed at enhancing the ease of living for citizens.

Hair today & gone tomorrow

In a bizarre and unnerving Lincident at Dadar railway station on January 6, 2025, a 19year-old college student found herself victim to a hair-raising assault while on her morning commute.

Touch feet, questions later

Vinay Mishra Tell, it looks like MumW bai's traffic drama just got a new level of absurdity.

Nothing amiss, only a kiss

It seems that the thieves in Malad have found a new, \"romantic\" approach to crime.

Molestation, Kisses, Haircuts: Another day in life of Mumbai

In a shocking incident at a Byculla hospital, a 78-year-old Omani patient allegedly molested a 29-year-old nurse during treatment on January 2.

Tiger Fortifies Den

Following the revelation by the crime branch that one of the reasons for the gunning down of minister and ex-MLA of Bandra Baba Siddique by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang last year was his proximity to actor Salman Khan, the latter is now taking no chances with his personal safety.

Trump Bares His Military Ambitions

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared that US control of both is vital to American national security.

Microsoft to put $3 bn in AI, cloud expansion

Microsoft will invest USD 3 billion (about Rs 25,700 crore) to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence capabilities in India, its chief executive officer Satya Nadella said on Tuesday.

Only Fast Tag for toll from April one

The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a decision that makes it mandatory for all toll payments to be accepted only via Fast-Tag, starting from April 1, 2025.

Delhi votes Feb 5, counting on Feb 8

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday announced a single phase election to the 70-member Delhi Assembly on February 5.

Asaram Gets Bail But May Stay in Jail

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted interim bail on medical grounds to 83-year-old self-styled godman and rape convict Asaram Bapu till March 31.

126 Dead in Tibet Quake

Dams and reservoirs safe in the region, says China; search for survivors in freezing cold; tremors felt in Nepal and Bihar as well

HMPV case in Powai, BMC says has no clue

Even as doctors at the Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital in Powai have confirmed having treated a PCR-positive HMPV case last week, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has denied the existence of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the city.

Growth slows, cannot rely on past momentum

Let's Discuss How to Rebound

India-Aus Face-Off Could Surpass Ashes

Record-Breaking Attendance At Bgt Tests