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Labourer held for strangling man after drunken dispute

Case handed over to the Panvel City police wherein the case of murder was registered and they continue to probe the matter further

Humiliated, missing cop traced to friend's home

The sub-inspector who went missing on Saturday following an altercation with a senior officer at Santacruz police station was found on Monday at his friend's residence in Rahuri.

Siddhivinayak Temple denies unhygienic conditions

Siddhivinayak Temple on Monday denied allegations of unsanitary conditions in the temple's prasad preparation area, after videos and photographs emerged allegedly showing the presence of newborn rats in a tray of laddus.

Law universities to get ₹7cr each

The state has sanctioned Rs7 crore each for government-run law universities in Mumbai, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nagpur. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting on Monday.

₹20L found on local train

A sky blue Reebok bag containing Rs20 lakh in cash was found abandoned in a local train bound for CSMT around 10pm on Sunday, as the train approached Asangaon station.

SGNP's value more than BMC's annual budget: HC

NATIONAL PARK - Court expresses displeasure over government delays in rehabilitating people living inside the protected forest

BMC mulls shelving Gateway plan amid delays

The 'Gateway Plaza' project, aimed at enhancing visibility of the Gateway of India, has encountered significant delays since its inception in 2021.

SHRC takes note of filthy conditions at St George Hospital

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has ordered the dean of St George's Hospital and the secretary of Medical Education and Drugs Department to immediately address the unhygienic conditions prevailing at the medical facility.

Metro 3 costs soar, ₹30,088cr spent so far: RTI reply

Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) has so far spent Rs30,088.83 crore on the Metro 3, or Aqua Line, project.

Plea in SC against holding MU senate elections today

A lawyer has challenged in the Supreme Court (SC) a recent Bombay High Court (HC) order against the University of Mumbai (MU) further postponing the elections for the senate.

CBI files case against social activist for Ghosalkar murder

In connection with the former Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Abhishek Ghosalkar's murder on Facebook Live, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against social activist Mauris Noronha who later allegedly died by suicide. The case was earlier probed by the Mumbai police.

Judiciary witnessing demographic shift: CJI

CJI inaugurates e-Seva Kendra for all the district and taluka courts to make justice easily accessible to all

Rahane gets plot for sports complex

The state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday approved the transfer of a 2,000 square meter land parcel in the upscale Bandra area on a 30-year lease to ace batsman Ajinkya Rahane to develop a sports complex.

Lease period of 39 MSRTC projects extended to 60 yrs

The cabinet also decides to rename 14 government industrial training institutes after notable figures

No discharge for Uddhav, Raut in defamation

The special MP and MLA court on Monday dismissed the joint appeal of Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut against a magistrate's order refusing to discharge them in a defamation case filed by former Lok Sabha MP and Shiv Sena leader Rahul Shewale over an article published in Sena mouthpiece Saamna in December 2022.

Cop fired at accused in self-defence: Fadnavis

FAKE ENCOUNTER? - Political slugfest begins; Opposition alleges that the govt wants to suppress the case

Maha known for potholes, statue collapse: Pawar

NCP chief Sharad Pawar visited Chiplun in Konkan on Monday, met party activists to discuss plans for expansion in the region, and reviewed the assembly constituencies in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts. Pawar indicated that he may finalise his candidates in Konkan in two weeks. Incidentally, Ajit Pawar also visited Konkan last week and met his local leaders in Chiplun and Ratnagiri.

Infra expedition: CM unveils renovated war room and mural

To monitor the progress of various ongoing infrastructure projects in the state, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday inaugurated the renovated 'Chief Minister's War Room' and a mural at Mantralaya.

From Satyajit Ray to Laapataa Ladies: India's Oscar Odyssey

The Indian film industry, a global cinematic powerhouse, has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis over the decades. Its journey towards the Oscars has mirrored the nation's social and economic evolution, reflecting the nation's soul.

Déjà vu: It has been encountered before

HOW COULD A SECURE WEAPON BE SNATCHED

Justice bang on the spot?

Badlapur sexual assault accused 'shot dead in police van scuffle'

SEBI SLAPS ₹1 crore fine on Anmol Ambani

Industrialist Anil Ambani's son Anmol Ambani has been fined Rs 1 crore by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for failing to follow due diligence while approving corporate loans in the Reliance Home Finance case.

From 10 to 24: Mahayuti sprint

Cabinet Proposals Multiply Ahead of Assembly Polls

Backbreaking killer congestion on roads

Suburban motorists were hit by the mother of all traffic snarls because of VIP movement in Bandra on Monday

Watching child porn punishable

Supreme Court sets aside 'egregious' Madras High Court verdict that quashed criminal proceedings against a man who downloaded pornographic content involving children

Empty Chair Act or Ramayana 2.0

Atishi's optics leave BJP fuming over Kejriwal's phantom influence

'Laapataa Ladies' is India's official Oscars entry

PICKED FROM LIST OF 29 FILMS

One earth, One family, One future

COLLECTIVE STRENGTH NOT BATTLEFIELD MEASURE OF HUMANITY'S SUCCESS

Laapataa Ladies India's official entry for Oscars 2025

Laapataa Ladies starred Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam and Ravi Kishan.

When Harassment Comes from Those We Trust

Recently, during a conversation with my four sisters about relatives and friends from our childhood, one of my sisters shocked us all.