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Mumbai Port launches crucial initiatives, ₹4k cr projects inked

MoU was signed for the placement of pontoon to enhance passenger safety at Gateway of India

Two FOBS, 1 ROB completed in week; will enhance safety

ROB commissioned on August 20 and twin FOBS on August 22; projects expected to improve safety and connectivity

Man gets 10 years in jail for neighbour's killing in Agripada

The sessions court on Friday sentenced Noor Mohammed Mansoori, a 27-year-old man from Agripada, to ten years in prison for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Double decker bridge planned along Vasai creek

₹1501cr project to provide road connectivity, communication facilities to Vasai, Bhayandar, adjoining areas

30-yr-old man sentenced to life for killing live-in partner

The killing of a girlfriend by her boyfriend through assault does not warrant the death penalty, observed sessions judge Nazera Sadique Shaikh while sentencing 30-year-old Ramsem Khova Kurio to life imprisonment for the murder of his live-in partner, Marina Lalmalswani.

14 beds reserved at Seven Hills for Mpox

Hills A 14-bed ward has been reserved at Seven Hospital as a precautionary measure in the wake of monkeypox infection.

Red carpet for MSMEs and startups to make Mumbai global fintech hub: Govt

Industries minister minister Uday Samant promised to roll out red carpet for projects of small and medium businesses and startups at par with ultra mega projects, as the state looks to transform Mumbai into a global fintech hub.

'Desilt two SGNP lakes to resolve city's water woes'

Union minister for commerce and industry Piyush Goyal on Friday called for desilting the two fresh water lakes inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) to augment the drinking water supply for Mumbaikars.

Pall of gloom descends on Jalgaon

27 pilgrims from state killed in neighbouring country after a tourist bus veered off highway, fell into Marsyangdi river; 16 people died on spot, 11 succumbed later

Uddhav urges to withdraw cases against Badlapur protesters

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday demanded the withdrawal of cases against those who had protested in Badlapur against the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls, warning that the opposition would have to hit the streets if it is not done.

Not interested in CM post: NCP (SP)

Amid Shiv Sena (UBT)'s push for the opposition MVA to declare its chief ministerial candidate in Maharashtra, NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Friday insisted no one from his party was interested in getting projected for the top post and instead, they were focused on effecting a change of government in the poll-bound state.

SIT forms 8 sub-teams, books school

SIT adds an additional charge against school for not informing the cops

MLA seeks Prez nod to enact Shakti Bill

In the wake of the rising number of heinous crimes against women and minor girls, Shiv Sena legislator Pratap Sarnaik has requested President of India Droupadi Murmu to give her final consent to enact the Shakti Act Amendment Bill paving the way for awarding the death penalty in offences of rape and gang-rape and expediting the verdict in trials of such cases to 21 days.

'Z-plus cover an attempt to get authentic info'

Only 18 people enjoy the highest Z-plus security in India

Kolhapur may see political turmoil as Ghatge switches sides

The headquarter of Maharashtra's sugar belt Kolhapur may see some political upheaval in the upcoming assembly poll season as a leader considered to be close to Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and BJP's face in Kagal tehsil Samarjeetsinh Ghatge held a rally of his supporters on Friday to announce that he would be quitting the BJP and would join Sharad Pawar's NCP.

Dharmadhikari panel goes into oblivion

The panel had suggested many measures to protect women & children

Schools go extra mile to ensure students' safety

Conduct special session to sensitise students and employees about sexual harassment

HC SHOWS THE WAY

The Bombay High Court on Friday restrained political parties and individuals from calling for a Maharashtra bandh \"on Aug 24 or on any other subsequent date\" observing the call was \"unconstitutional\".

27 from state die in Nepal

A bus carrying more than 40 passengers plunged into the Marsyangdi-a mountain river in Nepal-on Friday, resulting in the death of 27 people and leaving 16 others injured.

BANDH IS OFF

Uddhav questioned whether the people of India had lost the right to stage protests, even though country's Independence was won with such public agitation

SC-ST Act applies only if intent is to humiliate

An offence under the SC-ST Act is not established merely because the complainant is a member of a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community unless there is an intention to humiliate, the Supreme Court said on Friday.

Anil can't dabble in securities

SEBI bans market access for 5 years for fraudulent scheme

Minister suspends education officers

BADLAPUR The special investigation team (SIT) probing the case of the sexual assault of minors in Badlapur has registered an FIR against the school authorities, for not complying with the provisions of section 19 of the POCSO Act, which mandates that any authority, on learning about any such incident of sexual assault against minors is obligated to report it to police for further action, said SIT.

Triangular tale of 2 warm hugs

Between the hug that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave Vladimir Putin in Moscow on July 9 and the one he gave Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy on Thursday, August 23, lies the story of India's balancing act on a war in which India has refused to take sides, despite immense pressure to do so.

Team India All Set For England

Men's and women's teams will play Tests, white-ball series

Sensex Gains 147 Pts, Nifty Ends Above 24,800 On Firm Global Trends

Benchmark BSE Sensex rose by 147 points to settle above 81,000 level while Nifty closed above 24,800 following buying in commodity, telecom and consumer stocks amid a firm trend in global markets.

Moon Suits To Use Nokia's 4G Tech

Artemis-III mission to be launched in 2026 with Axiom's next-generation spacesuits

Israel Strikes Ten Hezbollah Targets

Israel launched strikes on more than 10 areas across southern Lebanon, a spokesperson for the army said, hours after Hezbollah launched more than 50 rockets and a swarm of drones, hitting homes in the Israeli-annexed Heights and wounding one person.

Krishna focusing on staying calm in Paris

Life has consistently thrown challenges at Krishna Nagar but the Indian para shuttler knows how to take them in stride, laugh at adversity, adapt and emerge victorious.

Walker praises dad's methods

City star credits Michael's healthy criticism for shaping his career