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'End VIP culture at Lalbaugcha Raja'

CLARION CALL| Netizens seek equal treatment

MAT must decide in 3 weeks on Badlapur edu officer's plea

The Bombay High Court on Friday asked the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) to decide within three weeks the plea by Thane education officer Balasaheb Rakshe, challenging his suspension by the Maharashtra government in the wake of sexual assault on two minor girls in a school in Badlapur.

HC asks BMC to raze 7 floors of 8-storey Khar bldg

The Bombay High Court has ordered the demolition of seven floors of an eight-storey residential building in Khar West, Shivanjali Co-operative Housing Society, and called the construction \"patently illegal and unauthorised\".

Killed petrol pump owner's driver held

The driver and his accomplice were arrested from Gorakhpur in UP; the third is still on the run

Flower sticker on auto helps nab serial thieves

The police reviewed footage from 150 CCTV cameras between Vasai and Bhayandar to catch the three accused

3 abduct man over unpaid dues of father

The man's father runs a house painting business; the arrested men said he owes ₹1.5 lakh in dues

Probe sought as cost doubles

VERSOVA-MADH CABLE-STAYED BRIDGE | Cost doubles in six months; activist writes to crime branch and forest dept; BMC denies allegations, gives break-up

MADE FROM THREADS, NGO's GANPATI IDOL TO STRENGTHEN SOCIAL FABRIC

While the trend of ecofriendly Ganesha idols is gaining significant traction, Kandivali-based a NGO has added a cordial twist to it.

Pvt hospitals not reserving beds for poor'

In a brazen violation of the Bombay High Court guidelines, a total of 71% beds in the free section and 92% beds in the weaker section remain unoccupied in major private hospitals across Mumbai, revealed a research conducted by NGO Global Vikas Trust (GVT). According to the HC's judgement, private facilities should reserve 10% beds under the free category and give 10% beds at half rate.

MBBS student's death: Court bins lifeguard's discharge plea

Victim 'missing' since November 29, 2021; it's suspected that accused killed her while trying to get intimate

Runtime exposes duo's cheating in cop recruitment

EYEBROW-RAISING Came under the lens after finishing 1,600-metre run in record time

Message to BJP, UBT: Shinde to field ex-MPs

But Rahul Shewale, who lost to Anil Desai from Mumbai South Central, could be exception In a strategic move, the Shiv Sena, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has decided to give its former Lok Sabha MPs another chance to prove their mettle in the upcoming Assembly elections.

Priyavrat gets bail in loan fraud case

The Bombay High Court has granted interim bail to Priyavrat Mandhana, 25, former vice-president Mandhana of Industries Limited, who was arrested by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in connection with the alleged Rs 975crore bank loan fraud case.

BJP leaders helping NCP (SP) stalwarts?

In a sensational revelation, BJP MLA Ashish Deshmukh alleged that Cabinet Minister Dilip Walse-Patil and Minister Agriculture Dhananjay Munde are helping former NCP leader Sunil Kedar and NCP(SP) leader Anil Deshmukh.

Trust staff booked in ₹85L fraud case

The Nagpada police have registered an FIR against Nikhat Panjwani based on a complaint filed by the branch manager of Axis Bank, alleging that Rs85 lakh was withdrawn from several bank accounts of the Habib Group of Trusts using forged cheques and signatures.

Fadnavis offered me Governor's post, says Khadse

MUMBAI NCP legislator and former BJP minister Eknath Khadse on Friday revealed that Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had offered him the post of Governor, but nothing happened on that front thereafter.

₹70cr more for Ladki Bahin media blitzkrieg

LAVISH PROPAGANDA | After allocating ₹200 cr for the publicity campaign, govt has decided to spend another ₹70cr just for rallies

'Govt is focused on upgrading rail infra’

Railway minister boards local train, chats with commuters and outlines several major projects

DOCS KNOCK AT PREZ AND PM'S DOOR

As the decibel level went up, the agitating doctors on Friday tried to widen the arc of protest by sending a missive to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking their intervention to end the impasse over the RG Kar rape and murder incident.

Height of indulgence

Court gives pre-arrest bail in case of sexual assault as it does not want to jeopardise the career of the IAF officer; also, no chargesheet without court's nod

Moitra moves Lokpal on SEBI chief

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has filed a complaint with the Lokpal against SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch seeking an investigation by either the Central Bureau of Investigation or the Enforcement Directorate into the multiple charges levelled against her pertaining to conflict of inter est and inappropriate financial dealings.

Kejriwal is a free bird, CBI still a caged parrot

CBI must dispel the notion of it being a caged parrot. The perception should be that of an uncaged one

2 soldiers killed in Kishtwar gunfight

JAMMU Two soldiers were killed and two others were injured during a fierce gun battle with ter rorists in Kishtwar (J&K), a senior army officer said.

Jaishankar father was on hijacked flight

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday revealed that his father was on a hijacked flight in 1984 and said he had a unique window on \"both sides\" in such situations - the perspective of family members and those in the government.

Putin draws red line for West

MOSCOW President Vladimir V.Putin of Russia has issued an unusually specific warning to the West, \"Don't allow Ukraine to use your long-range missiles to strike Russian territory.\"

Ponting Lauds Kohli For Test Revolution

The Aussie legend also praises Dravid’s role as coach to continue the turnaround in Indian Test cricket

Had suicidal thoughts after missing Olympics: Bains

Missing out on the recent Paris Olympics was so depressing for double Asian Games medallist middle distance runner Harmilan Bains that she contemplated suicide.

India's chance to beat Sweden

Despite the absence of top players, Ramkumar and Co eye victory

Pragg, Vaishali lead strong Indian start

Mens team blank Morocco 4-0, women beat Jamaica at Olympiad

Harmanpreet's brace hands India fourth consecutive win

The Olympic bronze medallist’s outclass Korea 3-1 in Asian Champions Trophy; Next match against Pak