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Vet loses ₹3.8L to man posing as army official

A 32-year-old veterinary doctor from Raigad fell victim to a scammer posing as an army official seeking vaccination services for Army dogs.

Are dowry and DV cases becoming harassment tools?

Yesterday, I was waiting for my turn in the Supreme Court when a lady advocate appeared as petitioner in person, in her own divorce case.

Woman who gives birth to Taimur can't be role model

Rithambara gives provocative speech at event

BMC parks RTIs on 23-storey robotic tower in Matunga

STATION PROJECT | Official invites activists to another discussion to answer their queries

NCB seizes 74k illicit capsules, 2.4L cigarettes

INT'L DRUG SYNDICATE -The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) launched a search operation at the Air Cargo Terminal, Mumbai Airport and seized 74,000 capsules (29.6kg) of illicitly diverted pharmaceutical drugs worth Rs75 lakh and 2,44,400 cigarettes linked with an international syndicate, which were destined for London, United Kingdom.

Double-decker coaches of Valsad train now history

The non-AC double-decker coaches of the Mumbai Central-Valsad Fast Passenger train (09023/24) have become history.

One dead in traffic pile-up on Sion-Panvel Highway

A dumper misjudged the speed of the vehicle ahead and crashed into it, setting off a series of collisions

CM Inaugurates Seven New Flyovers, Says State Now No. 1 in Infra Devpt

Maharashtra has now emerged as the top state in India for infrastructure development, with a significant number of projects being undertaken in the state, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday.

13 Illegal Bangladeshis Arrested

In a continued crackdown against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in Mumbai and Maharashtra, the Ghatkopar police arrested 13 Bangladeshis from Achole village in Nalasopara.

Convict in death of cyclist freed by court

6-MONTH SENTENCE | Court quashes previous orders; cites insufficient evidence in 2018 case

Scholars Discuss Plans for Prophet's 1,500th Birth Anniv

Sunni scholars met at Islam Gymkhana to discuss celebrations of the 1500th birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, which will be observed on September 5, 2025.

Woman dies by suicide after 'abuse' over infertility

The Bhandup police have booked a man for abetment of suicide after his wife hanged herself in the Tembipada area of Bhandup.

Cooperative society clerk held for taking ₹60,000 bribe

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a 44-year-old clerk from the cooperative society in Ambernath on Friday for accepting a bribe of Rs60,000.

Panvel man pays ₹52L for 'higher returns', ends up losing it all

A 62-year-old man has fallen prey to scammers and lost Rs52.94 lakh in 45 online transactions in over a month in shares investment fraud.

Duo who ordered hit held, shooter at large

In less than 24 hours after a 35-year-old man was shot dead in the Shanti Shopping Centre area of Mira Road on Friday night, the crime branch unit (Zone I) arrested two brothers for ordering the hit.

Sonu Sood Unveils Cover of Society Achievers Magazine

Actor and philanthropist talks about his journey and directorial debut at launch event

Borivali jeweller duped of gold worth ₹1.6 crore

The LT Marg police have filed a case of fraud and embezzlement against two persons, including a jeweller from Hyderabad and a supplier, for duping a Borivali-based jeweller out of gold worth Rs1.60 crore.

Bank deposits must be fully insured

Q. I read with interest Mumbai Grahak Panchayat's (MGP) initiative (in FPJ on January 2) to protect bank depositors against digital frauds and provide full insurance coverage for bank deposits.

Crackdown on reckless drivers

RACING TO RUIN | Reckless driving can lead to imprisonment, fines and licence suspension; citizens reporting violators can help authorities take timely action

Crime Patrol actor attacked in road rage

In a shocking road rage incident in the Versova area, 'Mary Kom' and 'Crime Patrol' actor Raghav Tiwari was brutally attacked on December 30.

NCP Objects to BJP Legislator Targeting Ajit Pawar

NCP spokesperson Suraj Chavan and party MLC Amol Mitkari on Sunday criticized BJP MLA Suresh Dhas for targeting Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar over the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh.

Nominee only a trustee of assets on behalf of legal heirs

My deceased son nominated myself (father) and his wife. He died intestate without making any will. He does not have any children and his wife stays abroad and is not interested. The society has given me a nomination form, my question is how can I distribute five shares between myself and my daughter-in-law? Further I wish to nominate my wife to protect her interest in the future.

'Poll results a slap on face of detractors'

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday called the 2024 assembly poll results a slap on the face of his detractors, who he said had also criticised the Election Commission and the Supreme Court.

Ministers targeting me over remark on Munde

MURDER AND AFTERMATH | Anjali Damania says sarpanch murder investigation is 'hogwash', seeks disbanding of SIT

Will revitalise school infra, overall quality of education

School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse on Sunday held a significant meeting with representatives from all 65 teaching and non-teaching associations in Maharashtra, marking his first major engagement with stakeholders since taking charge on December 30.

GAVASKAR 'LEFT OUT'

SYDNEY Indian cricketing great Sunil Gavaskar is perplexed at his omission from the Border-Gavaskar trophy presentation ceremony after the fifth Test concluded at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

A bathroom break turns into a grand escape

In a wedding that could rival any comedy show, a Khajni bride took a \"bathroom break\" during her wedding and never returned, leaving her groom high and dry.

Coldplay gets notice

The Gujarat District Child Protection Unit has issued a legal notice to Coldplay ahead of their highly anticipated concert at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on January 25 and 26, 2025.

What Cheek! Egg on BJP MP's face

The BJP candidate from Kalkaji in New Delhi, Ramesh Bidhuri, had egg on his face for his crass analogy – about making roads in his constituency akin to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's \"cheeks.\"

Shinde MLA Launches Tirade Against Voters

Before elections, leaders who treat voters like kings, kneeling at their feet to implore for votes, often reveal their true nature once the elections are over.