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Frauds make MP woman travel to city on job pretext

In two strikingly similar frauds, cons issued fake offer letters for jobs at Kokilaben Hospital

Sara, mother buy office spaces worth ₹22 cr

This is their second deal after July; back then, duo bought property worth ₹9 crore

Fake cop tries to extort ₹50k from student over vaping

Incident reportedly occurred when woman was returning home; video is doing rounds on social media

Shots fired from Turkish pistol: Cops

The shots, which killed NCP leader Baba Siddique, were fired from a 7.62mm Turkish pistol, said the crime branch, adding that fugitive Shiv Kumar Gautam apparently pulled the trigger.

Quizzing by cops reveals web of poverty, drugs, no remorse

Absconding accused Shubham Lonkar helped alleged suspects, making them feel indebted to him, reveals investigation

Frauds make MP woman travel to city on job pretext

In two strikingly similar frauds, cons issued fake offer letters for jobs at Kokilaben Hospital

No HC relief for advocate booked for forging verdicts

The Bombay High Court (HC) has rejected the pre-arrest bail plea of an advocate, Vinaykumar Khatu, 42, who was booked for allegedly forging HC orders and cheating a Delhi-based client to the tune of Rs2.3 crore.

NSP quits Mahayuti; to contest on its own

In a setback to Mahayuti, the president of the National Social Party, Mahadev Jankar, on Wednesday announced his decision to exit the ruling alliance and said his outfit would independently contest all 288 seats in the assembly election.

‘Slashing IPL security charges in interest of state’

The government has justified reducing police protection charges levied during cricket matches in the state contending that the decision was “just, proper and reasonable, and was in the larger interest of the state fiscal benefit”; and was taken to encourage teams and organisers to opt for the grounds in the state of Maharashtra for cricket matches.

Pre-election schemes will not dent state finances: Icra

The spate of welfare schemes announced by the government in the run-up to the election is unlikely to dent the state's financial position, a domestic rating agency said.

Hany Babu files fresh bail plea

Former Delhi University professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, has approached the Bombay High Court again seeking bail in the Bhima Koregaon case of 2018.

Govt presents 'report card', gives itself A+

Congress said the Eknath Shinde government should talk about a 'rate card' instead of 'report card'

Accused wants to retract confession

A man arrested three years ago in the Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiran murder case has written to the trial court saying he wants to retract his confession statement.

Senior city Congress leader Javed Shroff joins NCP (AP)

Shroff, who has his base among Muslims of central Mumbai and other areas, was active in Congress for years

70 lakh voters added to rolls

Numbers reveal massive task facing poll authorities

Lost and Found at Kumbh: Now Digitised!

Ah, the good old days of Hindi cinema! When brothers, separated as toddlers in the swirling crowds of Kumbh Mela, would finally reunite decades later-often at the most improbable moment, like while donating blood to their ailing mother! Audiences thrived on those melodramatic hospital scenes, where the wailing violins accompanied long-lost brothers who'd miraculously recognize each other with a gleeful \"Maa, main aa gaya,\" followed by the customary tearful embrace.

MSP hiked for Rabi crops

A day after the Election Commission announced the Assembly poll schedule for Maharashtra and Jharkhand, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for marketing season 2025-26.

India flags terrorism, extremism at SCO

Delivering a thinly veiled message to Pakistan from its national capital, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said if activities across borders are \"characterised\" by terrorism, extremism and separatism, they are hardly likely to encourage trade, energy flows and connectivity.

Siddique was mired in 100-cr island project S Balakrishnan

Baba Siddique, who was a major player in the real estate market especially in the Bandra-Santacruz belt, which was part of his assembly constituency, had purchased an island near Dubai a few years ago, at the instance of a close relative.

Pehle Aap, Pehle Aap drama

BJP says Shinde is Mahayuti's CM face but also asks him to make sacrifices; keeps the pot simmering by asking MVA to name its own nominee

The Untold Cost Of Bomb Hoaxes

Bomb hoaxes typically elicit two predominant reactions: relief and amusement. Relief, because there is no real threat, and amusement, often stemming from the knowledge that the perpetrator is likely a disgruntled employee or irate customer.

Builder to cough up for mental agony

The National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has granted relief to a Mumbai resident, Subhash Chaurasiya, after a developer denied him possession of a flat despite receiving 75% of the booking amount in 2007.

HIGH-RISE FIRE CLAIMS 3 LIVES

A massive fire broke out early Wednesday morning in a 14-storey residential building at the upscale Lokhandwala Complex in Andheri West, tragically claiming the lives of three individuals.

Trudeau's Truth: A Comedy of Errors

At long last, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seems to be flirting with honesty — an unexpected turn in a political saga that has more plot twists than a daytime soap opera. During his testimony before the country's foreign interference inquiry on Wednesday, he casually mentioned that Canada provided intelligence but no proof before publicly accusing India of orchestrating the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Bravo, Justin! A round of applause for managing to appear truthful — if only for a fleeting moment.

Omar takes charge, Cong not at table

On Wednesday, Omar Abdullah, the Vice President of the National Conference (NC), was ceremonially welcomed to the Civil Secretariat as he assumed office as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

Rohit Virtually Rules Out Shami From Australia Series

Indian skipper says pacer's recovery from an ankle surgery has been hampered by swelling in knees

Glad everyone thinks I will be champ: Gukesh

INDIAN CHESS MAESTRO TO CONTEST FOR WORLD TITLE IN $ 2.5MN TOURNEY IN SINGAPORE

Cheetahs to get 2nd home in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary

Cheetahs will soon be introduced to the Gandhi sagar Sanctuary, as a part of efforts to boost tourism in the region, Mandsaur Collector Aditi Garg announced on Monday.

87% Indians poor; live on less than $6.85 per day

WORLD BANK'S POVERTY, PROSPERITY AND PLANET REPORT

Satcom spectrum would be allocated, not auctioned, say Gol

The government on Tuesday said that spectrum for satellite broadband will not be auctioned but allocated administratively, after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk termed the auction route being sought in the country by top industrialists as \"unprecedented\".