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SRA takes action against builders, squatters to acquire 2,033 flats meant for PAPs
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 09:04 AM IST
Following this, the state housing department - MHADA (Maharashtra Area and Housing Development Authority), ordered the SRA to take action against the squatters. Ten flying squads have been formed by the SRA, and so far, they have checked 925 houses and the process of removing encroachers has begun
IIM-Mumbai director appointed as in-charge TISS vice chancellor
Professor Manoj Tiwari will hold the additional charge of TISS until a new full-time VC is appointed. His appointment marks a significant change in the selection process due to amendments in the regulations of the University Grants Commission (UGC)
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 08:58 AM IST
Pawar slams Modi, says Congress govt in Maharashtra was first to offer quota to women
NCP chief Sharad Pawar criticizes PM Modi for claiming Congress supported women's reservation bill reluctantly, says they were in favor of it. Pawar also supports Indian government in tension with Canada and clarifies his visit to Ahmedabad.
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 09:00 AM IST
Faisal Malik, Mumbai
Japanese firm inks 80-yr lease with MMRDA for BKC plots
This plot is close to Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed train and Metro rail stations. The group through its subsidiary Goisu Realty Pvt Ltd had bid successfully for two commercial plots C-69C and C-69D in G Block in October 2022
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 08:54 AM IST
Amended IT rules not meant to curb free speech, criticism: Centre to HC
India's Solicitor General, Tushar Mehta, assured the Bombay High Court that new IT rules enabling the government to filter social media for fake news were not meant to curb free speech, criticism, humour or satire targeting even the prime minister. The court questioned the lack of guidelines to determine what is considered fake and misleading. Mehta argued that the rules only apply to fake and false facts, not opinion or criticism. The court noted that the term 'information' in the rules is not limited to facts, but includes opinion, criticism, and parody.
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 08:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mumbai
Pawar’s panel routed in Garware Club poll
Sharad Pawar loses control of prestigious Garware Club after his panel is defeated in managing committee election.
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 08:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mumbai
Ahead of ECI hearing, both NCP factions engage in war of words
Both factions of the NCP are preparing arguments to support their claim as the 'real' party ahead of the fight over the party name and symbol at the ECI on October 6. One faction questions the legitimacy of the rebel faction's election of Ajit Pawar as national president, while the other faction claims to have elected Pawar in November last year. Rebel leader Praful Patel has accused the NCP of joining the BJP-led NDPP-BJP government in Nagaland. However, Pawar denies this and states that the NCP only supported the NDPP CM, Neiphiu Rio.
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 08:34 AM IST
Faisal Malik, Mumbai
Citizens reject BMC’s claim of over 69K potholes fixed
Citizens allege that despite spending hundreds of crores on new technologies to deal with the issue, BMC has been using paver blocks to fill potholes as a stop-gap measure. Advocate Trivankumar Karnani, a member of Mumbai North Central District Forum, called attention to the civic body’s “criminal waste of tax payers’ money”
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 08:26 AM IST
Illegal marriage hall in Nalasopara razed after labourer dies of electrocution
The incident occurred at 8.30pm on September 14, and a case was registered for causing death due to negligence as well as destroying evidence against the Singhs, an officer from Tulinj police station said, adding, “No arrest has been made so far as the couple has applied for anticipatory bail”
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 08:20 AM IST
Megha Sood
Four arrested in Nanavare couple suicide get bail
Four persons accused of abetting the suicide of a couple have been granted bail due to the failure of the police to provide evidence.
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 08:14 AM IST
Anamika Gharat, Thane
Installation of high-speed rail line to be completed by October: CR
The leap in train speeds will save travel time and provide buffer space to add more services in the future, a CR official said, adding, “We are working on improving the condition of rail tracks and eliminating speed restrictions. Once this is complete by October end, it will benefit the train operations”
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 08:12 AM IST
Hunt on for airport plumber who tried to smuggle 2.5 kg gold
Plumber at Mumbai airport booked for trying to smuggle 2.5 kg of gold, escapes after being confronted by CISF officers. Investigation underway.
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 08:06 AM IST
Ketamine, viagra case: Drug lord Kailash Rajput’s brother arrested in Vasai
“The call detail record and technical evidence showed that Kamal was in touch with other arrested accused and his brother who has fled abroad,” a police officer from the anti-extortion cell (ACE), said. He was produced before a court and remanded in police custody till September 30
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 08:00 AM IST
Manish K Pathak
Father, son die as their bike collides with divider on GMLR
The father, Ramashraya Maurya, was riding as a pillion, while his son Mukesh Kumar was driving the Royal Enfield Bullet when the accident occurred at 6pm on a flyover in the Chheda Nagar area opposite the area of Jai Ambe slums on GMLR. The deceased persons were residents of Diva
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 07:56 AM IST
Manish K Pathak
Dhangar activists call off hunger strike after 21 days
Activists from the Dhangar community in Maharashtra ended their 21-day hunger strike after the government agreed to fulfill their demands for inclusion in the Scheduled Tribes category. The government has agreed to form a commission and withdraw all cases against protestors. The community has been seeking increased reservation in government jobs and education.
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 07:54 AM IST
Speaker’s decision on disqualification of CM Shinde, Sena MLAs in three months
The apex court on September 19 had slammed the speaker, remarking that he had done nothing since its May 11 order, and could not keep dragging his feet on the hearing
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 07:52 AM IST
63-year-old shopkeeper held for molesting 13-year-old girl in Turbhe
A 63-year-old man has been arrested for molesting a 13-year-old girl at his shop in Turbhe. The victim spoke up about the incident to her mother, leading to the man's arrest. It is believed that the man may have committed similar crimes in the past.
Updated on Sep 26, 2023 09:58 PM IST
Panvel civic body allocates ₹421 crore for concretisation
The civic body will for the first time start concretising the roads constructed by CIDCO in Kharghar, Kalamboli and New Panvel that have been handed over to it, apart from roads in Panvel
Published on Sep 26, 2023 09:44 PM IST
33-year-old man killed in slab collapse in Shahapur
The man was cleaning his house when the slab of a balcony extension of his neighbour’s house collapsed on him
Published on Sep 26, 2023 09:34 PM IST
Khadakpada truck driver murder detected, two arrested
The duo were identified using CCTV footage, and nabbed at Bandra railway station when they were trying to flee to Ajmer
Published on Sep 26, 2023 09:29 PM IST
Anamika Gharat
Maha Mrityunjay temple replica draws crowds in Bhiwandi ganesh pandal
Modelled on the temple located in Assam, the ganesh pandal has been drawing 20,000 visitors daily to see the 110feet high shivling
Published on Sep 26, 2023 09:28 PM IST
N K Gupta
Shahnawaz Hussain rushed to hospital during Mumbai visit, undergoes angioplasty
Shahnawaz Hussain complained of high blood pressure and acidity, and was rushed to the Lilavati Hospital.
Updated on Sep 26, 2023 07:34 PM IST
Panvel City police trace killer 30 years after murder
The Panvel city police in Navi Mumbai have arrested a murder suspect who had been on the run for 30 years. The accused, Salvinder Singh Amar Singh Majbi, had killed a man in 1994 and had been hiding in Amritsar ever since. The police were able to track him down with the help of local authorities and informants. The accused has admitted his involvement in the crime and is currently in police custody.
Updated on Sep 26, 2023 06:23 PM IST
Will not tinker with Mathadi Act, help us plug loopholes: Fadnavis
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assures mathadis (headloaders) that the Mathadi Act will not be abolished and asks for their support in plugging the loopholes in the Act. He also addresses the demand for Maratha reservation. Fadnavis orders an inquiry into an agreement that mentions payment of extortion money to a mathadi union. He promises to speak to the chief minister and CIDCO to ensure housing for mathadis near the APMC market. Fadnavis also discusses plans for the redevelopment of the APMC market and the empowerment of mathadi youth.
Updated on Sep 26, 2023 05:18 PM IST
Controversy over `illegal’ jal pujan at Morbe dam by BJP leaders
Controversy in Navi Mumbai as former MP and BJP leaders perform jal pujan at Morbe dam; Congress demands police complaint for trespassing and pollution.
Updated on Sep 26, 2023 05:22 PM IST
Metro line 2A and 7 crosses 50 million ridership mark
With metro line 2A and 7 crossing the 50 million ridership mark, the MMMOCL has also facilitated an extra entry/exit gate at Gundavali station on Line 7 for smoother movement of commuters, especially during peak hours
Published on Sep 26, 2023 12:52 AM IST
BMC removes 9,807 unauthorised banners; Andheri East tops the list
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has removed 9,807 illegal banners and posters in a drive from September 1 to 21. Most defacement was found in Andheri East.
Updated on Sep 26, 2023 12:51 AM IST
Linah Baliga, Mumbai
SC tells Mumbai retailers to install Marathi signboards in 2 months
The Maharashtra government mandated Marathi signboards outside of all large and small shops in the state last year. The Supreme Court on Monday ordered shopkeepers in Mumbai two months to install new Marathi signboards while also agreeing to consider their appeal to the rule
Updated on Sep 26, 2023 12:50 AM IST
Abraham Thomas
Special court releases IRS officer Sachin Sawant’s father and brother on bail bond
A special court has granted bail to the father and brother of Indian Revenue Service officer Sachin Sawant in a money laundering case. The court released them on a bail bond under section 88 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Sawant himself was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in June for allegedly generating ₹4.11 crore from illegal sources of income. The court directed the father and brother to be released on provisional cash security of ₹50,000 each, with conditions. The case is based on an FIR registered by the CBI alleging disproportionate assets.
Updated on Sep 26, 2023 12:49 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mumbai
Covid gone but National College goes back to online classes for Class 12
Students and parents have raised concerns and have requested the management to begin classes in offline mode. Initially the students thought it was temporary, but till today the college administration is conducting classes virtually
Published on Sep 26, 2023 12:45 AM IST
