Named in 14 cases, history-sheeter held for impersonating MLA, duping others

He allegedly contacted lawyers to get information on prisoners, their kin; took money saying inmate needs treatment.

Taking care of Mumbai's canine citizens

Until around 1994, in order to control street dog population and curtail rabies-related deaths, Mumbai's civic body used to round up street dogs to kill them.

35-day block to hit WR local services

The block is part of the construction project aimed at extending sixth line between Goregaon, Kandivali

Modi makes a pitch to women with one eye on assembly polls

Says his government has done more for women in the last 10 years than was done by all previous regimes since Independence.

Scrap picker killed in hit run accident in Bandra

A 48-year-old scrap picker, Raju Gupta, was killed in Bandra West on Saturday in a hit-and-run accident.

Kadam's visit to Benz plant draws protest

Opposition leader in State at assembly Vijay Wadettiwar objected the inspection done by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) chairman Siddhesh Kadam Mercedes Benz plant at Chakan, Pune.

Badlapur case: Heavy security for accused

Akshay Shinde, the 23-yearold accused in the Badlapur school sexual abuse case, will be produced before a special POCSO court in Kalyan today (August 26) as his police custody expires.

In Mumbai 99% seat-sharing resolved: Raut

Next round of talks on seat-sharing for the rest of the state will start from August 27

Pawar courts disgruntled BJP, NCP MLAS

The overtures are part of Pawar's plan to win the maximum number of seats in the assembly election

Man rapes 10-year-old in Dombivli; arrested

The Manpada police arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting a tenyear-old girl in Dombivli on Sunday.

Sensor-based monitors to check air quality in city

To address air pollution, the BMC plans to install sensor-based air quality monitoring units across the city.

CBI swoops down on RGK ex-principal

The CBI raided the residence of former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandeep Ghosh on Sunday morning in connection with alleged financial irregularities case.

Polygraph test on Sanjoy Roy, main accused

A polygraph test was conducted on Sanjoy Roy, the main accused in the Kolkata rape and murder case, on Sunday.

TELANGANA YOUTH DIES IN SAUDI DESERT

Mohammed Shehazad Khan, 27, a resident of Karimnagar in Telangana, died of dehydration and exhaustion in Saudi Arabia's Rub'al Khali desert.

TISS STUDENT FOUND DEAD IN APARTMENT

A 29-year-old TISS (Tata Institute of Social Sciences) student was found dead in his rented apartment in Chembur on Sunday.

Bappa Re! Richest Ganesh mandal shells out Rs 40cr more for insurance cover

India's richest Ganpati Mandal, the Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) Seva Mandal, which hosts a Mahaganpati at King's Circle every year, has insured its Ganeshotsav pandal for Rs 400 crore, breaking its record of Rs 360 crore in 2023.

Privacy sanctuary or a cybercriminal haven?

Telegram CEO's arrest throws spotlight on the murkier side of the messaging app.

Reel heroes or real villians: Heads roll

Chairman and general secretary of Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes resign; CM appoints Special Investigative Team to probe allegations

UNPARDONABLE SIN, SAYS MODI

Those helping the perpetrators should not be spared

Israel hits back at Hezbollah

Israel on Sunday launched a series of pre-emptive air strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Darshan's 'darshan' in central jail

Kannada actor and murder accused relaxes with a cup of coffee in lawn outside his cell

Child safety awareness need of the hour: Activists

They believe that onus of sensitisation on child safety is not solely on schools, it's collective responsibility

SIT records statements of accused's family

The SIT visited accused's home in Kharvayi village to collect evidence

Court turns down Feroz Lakdawala's bias allegations

Feroz, son of film financer Yusuf Lakdawala, was arrested on July 5 on a complaint by Sabina, fourth wife of his father for diverting his shares

'Govt standing with culprits'

MUTE PROTEST - MVA seeks security for women & enactment of Shakti Bill

Badlapur school reopens days after violent protests

The Badlapur school, which was caught in the middle of a statewide outrage over the alleged sexual abuse of two preschoolers, resumed classes on Saturday. It has more than 12,000 students, from nursery to post-graduation, and many parents are worried that their education is being interrupted.

NCLT stays allotment of shares to Rang Sharda Hotel shareholders

Girish Lotia challenged the allotment of 35,000 shares to the respondents

'Cong will be largest party after elections'

MPCC chief Nana Patole says 133 Assembly seats open for discussion; MVA will win 190-200 seats

Take serious note of nod by gram panchayats: HC

NO AUTHORITY - Court asks state govt to issue circulars

RTI reply: BMC broke 6 FDs worth ₹2,360 crore for BEST

Reply to a Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed that the BMC prematurely broke eight fixed deposits (FDs) totalling to Rs2,360 crore six times over the past five years, with six of them to provide financial aid to BEST, a BMC undertaking.