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PCMC 1st urban body with cell for sustainability

In a pioneering move that makes it the first and only urban local body to establish a dedicated Sustainability Cell, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) is set to lead the city towards an inclusive, eco-friendly future.

Tupkar meets Sharad Pawar

Farmer leader Ravikant Tupkar arrived in Pune on Tuesday to meet NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, amid speculations of his potential entry into the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls.

Cops quadruple cracking 'drunk driving' menace

No of action rises from 562 in 2023 to 2,097 in 2024; fines for helmets, no parking, tinted glass drop

Ex-IPS officer moves NGT over env risks

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HC summons DCP (MBVV) after plaint

Expressing displeasure over the lackadaisical probe by the police into the complaint by the dance group V Unbeatable, which recently won the 'America's Got Talent: The Champions', alleging cheating by their manager, the Bombay High Court has directed the DCP, Crime Branch, Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar, to remain present in the court on Wednesday.

Clarify stance on plastic flower ban: HC to Centre

GOI directed to inform whether it considered CPCB recommendations; env risks highlighted

FASTag confusion cleared at Vashi

A day after the government announced a complete toll waiver for light motor vehicles at all five toll booths in Mumbai, commuters were initially confused about whether the money would still be deducted.

Gaming addict kidnaps newly-wed woman

Woman rescued from Bharuch; kidnapper demanded ₹50k from her husband on Instagram

Coastal Rd Phase 2 consultants hired at a cost of ₹559cr

The BMC has appointed a project management consultant (PMC) for Mumbai Coastal Road Project Phase 2, at a cost of Rs559 crore. The 18.47-kilometre road will establish a vital connection between Versova and Dahisar, along with a 4.46-km connector to the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR). It will be further connected by a 5.6-km, 45-metre-wide elevated section that will link Dahisar and Bhayandar.

Member of interstate cyber gang arrested

Navi Mumbai Cyber Police have arrested a member of an interstate gang of cyber criminals from Delhi.

Police asked to drop key charge against teenager

Incident at most result of rash act: Court

2,500-year-old history of Vipassana at new centre

The Global Vipassana Pagoda at Gorai has curated an experiential centre where visitors can travel through the two-and-a-half millennia-old history of Vipassana after its discovery by Buddha.

Boy suffers skull fracture in mishap

A father and son travelling from Chinchpokli to Thane on a two-wheeler were hit by an unidentified tempo near the Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) bridge on Saturday.

Abu Salem seeks court directive on release date

Gangster Abu Salem has approached the special TADA court to know the exact date of his release from prison after completion of his jail sentence.

MU extends admission date for distance learning

The Mumbai University's (MU) Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) has extended the deadline for admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate courses till October 30.

Cong MP's son granted bail in Chembur hit-and-run case

His medical report indicated he was not driving under influence of alcohol

Former MLA's son hangs self at house

Jayesh may have taken extreme step due to joblessness, suspect cops; he was son of Shinde Sena leader

Mega makeover plan for Backbay in new DP draft

Draft of revised DP proposes exciting features like marina, walkways, fountains, scenic plaza

Cops nab 4th accused, say he funded shooters

The crime branch has nabbed Harishkumar Balakram Nishad, 26 - the fourth accused in the Baba Siddique murder case - from Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh. He is suspected of providing money and other logistical support to the shooters, an official said. The court has remanded him to police custody until October 21.

Recces, firing practice at heart of sinister plot

Accused relied on YouTube tutorials; had even surveilled Salman Khan's residence

₹29k Diwali bonus for 1L BMC staff

Moments before the announcement of the assembly poll schedule, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday declared a Diwali bonus of Rs29,000 for around one lakh BMC employees.

17-yr-old held for hoax bomb threat

A 17-year-old boy has been detained in the Gudaku Lane area of Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh for his suspected role in the bomb threat to the Mumbai-New York Air India AI119 flight a day ago.

Maha brings ordinance on Stamp Duty Act, expects to fetch ₹2K cr

Stamp duty on affidavits, agreements and related documents will be increased to ₹500 from the present ₹100

Then allies, now rivals: Epic battle

Maharashtra is all set to witness a clash of personalities between Pawars and Uddhav vs Shinde and Fadnavis

Mahayuti vs MVA: A fight for a firm hold

BJP highlighting welfare schemes, Oppn restrategising after setback

Uddhav back home after routine checkup

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was discharged from Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital on Tuesday afternoon after a 'routine checkup'.

244 GRs: State did it all within few hours

With a few hours before the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced November 20 as the date for assembly polls in Maharashtra, the state administration issued orders pertaining to pending decisions taken by the cabinet.

Jharkhand: BJP's Tactical Gamble

As the BJP seeks a solo majority in Jharkhand, Lit grapples with Chief Minister Hemant Soren's corruption allegations while capitalising on a new electoral strategy.

DEAL SIGNED FOR 31 PREDATOR DRONES

India sealed a deal with the US to procure 31 Predator high-altitude long-endurance drones from American defence major General Atomics under the foreign military sales route at a cost of nearly USD 4 billion.

7 MLCs sworn in at last minute

Seven MLCs appointed by the governor were sworn in on Tuesday, hours before the Election Commission of India announced the date for assembly polls in Maharashtra, with Deputy Speaker Neelam Gorhe administering the oath of secrecy.