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Take action against Jalil: Sambhaji Brigade

DEFACING ISSUE | The organisation has accused Jalil of creating division and disrupting unity to benefit the BJP in the elections

New Southern Command chief assumes charge

Lieutenant General Shrinjay Pratap Singh has assumed charge as Chief of Staff of the Southern Command.

Man alleges car chase, attack

A family in a car was allegedly chased and attacked on Lavale-Nande Road on Saturday night.

Spine Road's garbage vulnerable point turns into clean space

In a remarkable example of community involvement aligning with the goals of the Swachh Bharat Mission, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and Janwani organisation successfully transformed a garbage vulnerable point (GVP) near Spine Road, Gharkul Gate 1, into a clean and organised public space.

Residents irked by illegal posters, banners on trees

Residents and activists of Pune are up in arms over illegal banners and posters pasted on trees on city roads.

Pune People's Co-op Bank wins award

Pune District Urban Co-operative Banks Association Ltd awarded Pune People's Co-op Bank for its exceptional performance in urban co-operative banking during a ceremony held at Rajiv Gandhi E-Learning School in Sahakarnagar, Pune.

Merged villages' residents refuse property tax consent

Residents of newly merged villages have refused to sign consent forms for property tax claiming that they don't receive basic amenities like water supply, electric poles, proper roads and garbage collection and disposal.

Drug trafficking on rise

NARCOTICS MENACE | Despite large-scale seizures of drugs this year, Pune is witnessing an alarming rise in trafficking

Retd MSRTC officer accused of molestation

A retired officer of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has been accused of molestation and a case has been registered against him at the Nagpada police station.

Plan to regulate caretaker hiring

Taking a serious note of the horrifying incident wherein a drunk caretaker brutally assaulted a 78-year-old bed-ridden retired railway officer, the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Vasai (MBVV) police have geared up to adopt a process to ensure that manpower supply agencies conduct proper checks of individuals before recruitment.

CIDCO nod for leasehold land to turn freehold

The City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) has announced the conversion of leasehold land to freehold, cutting out the transfer charges on property in Navi Mumbai.

Coastal Road parking facility being built in Breach Candy area

RED FLAG | Bhulabhai Desai Road resident files RTI query; reply states site for underground parking behind Tata Garden

‘Rename stns to reflect local history’

METRO 3 | Mumbai Bhumiputra East Indian Samaj, Mobai Gaothan Panchayat write to local MLA, CM

Man loses ₹1.16 cr over 4 days in trading fraud

A 49-year-old man was duped of Rs 1.16 crore in just four days, after falling prey to share market investment fraud.

‘Suffers gangrene’: HC grants bail to man in wife’s suicide case

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a man, who was arrested in May this year for allegedly abetting his wife's suicide in 2021. Justice Manish Pitale, in his order on Tuesday, considered the health condition of the accused, Nizamuddin Shaikh, and the fact that the trial is unlikely to begin soon.

Taxi, auto drivers up in arms against new welfare board

They said that no welfare schemes have been declared yet; vow to protest from October 16 if demands not met

Sterling Hosp dispute: NCLT junks plea over 'illegal' sale of land

Complainant, who holds majority of shares in hospital, alleged that assets were sold without her knowledge

BMC reinstates 96 'tainted' employees

In a recent reply to a RTI query, the BMC revealed that 96 of its employees suspended due to criminal and corruption charges were reinstated in March.

For unpaid loan, CRPF constable 'hit' by ex-BF

A 34-year-old woman constable attached to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was allegedly assaulted by her 42-year-old former boyfriend after she demanded that he return the money he had borrowed from her.

What has changed since NITIE was rebranded IIM Mumbai?

Before the Union Cabinet, in a decision in July 2023, approved an amendment in the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Act to rename the National Institute for Training in Industrial Engineering (NITIE) as IIM Mumbai, the former was famous for its expertise in supply chain and management, and for being a front runner in industrial engineering.

Oppn slams MSRTC's cabin crew move

A day after the Maharashtra State Transport Corporation (MSRTC) announced the introduction of 'Shivneri Sundari,' a cabin crew member trained in hospitality to offer air-travel-like services, the opposition criticised the move, accusing the government of ignoring basic infrastructure needs.

‘Fee scandals’ in medical colleges exposed by NGO

EXORBITANT FEES: Colleges allegedly exploit loopholes by asking extra hostel and mess charges; delayed reimbursements force students to cover upfront fees, violating scholarship goals

Man sentenced to 20 years for raping 11-yr-old daughter

The father has left a scar in the life of the child, just to fulfil his lust

BJP all set to organise 3rd edition of grand Marathi dandiya event

In a strategic move to connect with Marathi voters ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, the BJP has announced the third edition of the grand Marathi dandiya event at Abhyudaya Nagar in Kalachowki.

Mumbai, Thane gear up to groove on dandiya beats

As Navratri starts today, Mumbai gears up for nine nights of worship and dance, celebrating the festival dedicated to Goddess Durga.

Push for merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Rlys

Passenger outfits made the demand, citing operational inefficiencies and poor service

Man booked for murder in TN caught in Chembur

The Mumbai crime branch's Unit-6 has arrested a 24-year-old man from the RCF area in Chembur for a series of alleged crimes, including murder, committed in Tamil Nadu.

‘BookMyShow bought 1.2 lakh Coldplay tickets’

Ticket figure was revealed by COO during EOW quizzing; he has been called again today (October 3)

Advocate denied bail in cheating, forgery case

Accused has sought quashing of the case; his petition is yet to be heard

Collectors can close liquor shops: HC

The Bombay High Court has held that collectors have powers to issue orders directing shutting of liquor shops in a region for a specific period to maintain law and order.