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Dharavi residents protest survey, voice demands
Published on Feb 18, 2025 08:14 AM IST
Around 100 residents gathered at a public meeting on Dharavi main road in Mahim East, opposing the Adani Group-led Dharavi Redevelopment Project.
Aarogya Mitras to go on indefinite strike from today demanding wage hike
Maharashtra Aarogya Mitras will strike indefinitely from Tuesday, demanding wage hikes, claiming their skilled work is undervalued as unskilled labor.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 08:06 AM IST
Dummy candidate caught in Vasai junior college
MUMBAI: A dummy candidate was caught during the Class 12 exam at Om Sai Junior College, leading to an FIR and ongoing police inquiry.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 07:50 AM IST
Relax blanket ban on POP idols: Ganpati mandals to CM
Mumbai's ban on Plaster of Paris idols for Ganesh Chaturthi raises concerns among sculptors and mandals about environmental policies and cultural sentiments.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 07:44 AM IST
Probe demanded into agriculture dept irregularities during Munde’s tenure
In August last year, senior IAS officer V Radha was abruptly removed from the agriculture department after she had differences with Munde
Published on Feb 18, 2025 07:40 AM IST
Edu dept to revamp FYJC admissions after Somaiya scam
Non-state board students seeking admission to junior colleges in Maharashtra may have to get their documents verified by their respective school principals
Published on Feb 18, 2025 07:34 AM IST
Final leg of Samruddhi e-way to open by March
An inaugural function will be held in March depending on the availability of the chief minister and two deputy chief ministers
Published on Feb 18, 2025 07:24 AM IST
55-yr-old woman, friend, cheated of ₹3.78L in the name of Kumbh tents and cheap air tickets
MUMBAI: A woman was cheated of ₹3.78 lakh while booking VIP tents and flights for Kumbh Mela. Police registered a case against unknown suspects.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 07:14 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Loan agent booked for duping biz owner of ₹38 lakh
The agent charged processing fees and 3% commission from the business owner in advance, claiming he could get a loan sanctioned within 45 days
Published on Feb 18, 2025 07:10 AM IST
Volkswagen moves HC over tax evasion case
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India seeks to quash a customs notice claiming $1.4B tax evasion over 12 years, arguing compliance with import duties.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 07:08 AM IST
Karuna Nidhi
Civic school runs into monorail roadblock
Plans to rebuild Sai Baba Path School in Lalbaug face delays due to MMRDA objections over monorail pillars, leaving 700 students displaced.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 07:06 AM IST
WR develops 2 apps to nab fake tickets, ensure quick redressal of complaints
Western Railway has developed two apps for ticket-checking staff to combat fake tickets and streamline passenger complaint resolution in long-distance trains.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 07:04 AM IST
Man stabbed in fight over a barking street dog
A Juhu stockbroker was stabbed by a stall vendor after a dispute over a street dog. The victim's condition is stable; the attacker has been arrested.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Mumbai Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 24.99 °C, check weather forecast for February 18, 2025
Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Mumbai on February 18, 2025 here.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 07:00 AM IST
State owes ₹923 crore to over 1100 pvt hosps under MJPJAY
Maharashtra owes ₹923 crore to private hospitals under MJPJAY, causing reluctance to admit patients due to delayed payments amid budget cuts.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:56 AM IST
Torres scam: EOW seeks go-ahead to auction seized valuables, goods
MUMBAI: EOW seeks court's direction for auctioning seized items from the Torres Jewellery scam, aiming to compensate 12,783 defrauded investors.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Bus hits bike in Virar, kills pillion rider
MUMBAI: A woman died and her husband was injured after a private bus collided with their bike in Virar East. The driver has been arrested.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:48 AM IST
Speeding car kills woman in Badlapur
A speeding car killed 59-year-old Mathura Irle in Badlapur during her morning walk. The driver was arrested; locals demand stricter traffic regulations.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:46 AM IST
Juhu beach patch being used as garbage dumping and collection spot
At the southern end of Juhu Beach, away from the upscale hotels and residences, lies a spot where civic authorities dump all the garbage collected from the entire six-kilometre beach
Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:20 AM IST
215 species spotted in MMR during annual birding event
Birders said what was particularly of concern was the lower number of most bird species being sighted and reported
Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:18 AM IST
‘India’s Got Latent’ row: State cyber police issues fresh summons to Allahabadia and Raina
The cyber police have ordered the removal of all videos under investigation and have mandated the deactivation of the show’s official account until the inquiry is completed. The authorities initially took down one controversial video and later directed Raina to remove all content linked to the case, according to another cyber official
Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:10 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
Pressure mounts for Dhananjay Munde’s resignation, Ajit still non-committal
A day after Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar left it to NCP Minister Dhananjay Munde to take the call on his resignation, NCP (SP) leader Jitendra Awhad said enough hints had been given to the minister to resign and take moral responsibility
Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:08 AM IST
HC orders free police assistance for court receivers in HUL counterfeit case
The court also criticised police officers for demanding official fees from the court receiver in exchange for assistance, clarifying that such a demand was unjustified. The receiver, it emphasised, acts as an extension of the judiciary and is not required to pay for police support in enforcing court orders
Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:06 AM IST
Karuna Nidhi
Funds crunch keeps road work on hold in Mira-Bhayander
Tenders had been floated for the concretisation of 67 roads in Mira-Bhayander in 2023. The work, to be undertaken by the MBMC and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), was to be executed by 11 contractors
Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:00 AM IST
Megha Sood
How to overcome ‘The roommate syndrome’
Emotional distance in the relationship can breed dissatisfaction between couples. Various factors contribute to this – a fast-paced life, daily stressors and overwhelm coming from work, and most importantly taking each other for granted
Published on Feb 18, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Sonali Gupta
25-year-old boyfriend arrested for stabbing girlfriend after she insisted on marriage
Acting swiftly, the police launched a manhunt and apprehended Kunal Paswan within two hours of receiving the report. He was presented in court and remanded to police custody for two days. Paswan has been booked under sections 109 (attempt to murder) and 64 (punishment for rape
Published on Feb 18, 2025 05:54 AM IST
Anamika Gharat
BMC gives permission to cops to probe alleged encroachment in Kamla Vihar Sports Club
The controversy was first flagged by activist Reji Abraham in 2023, when he observed structural modifications, including the opening of a new restaurant on the premises
Published on Feb 17, 2025 08:08 AM IST
A reduced Shakespeare: When three actors switch characters of the plays in a 90-min exhibit
Directed by and starring Aryaman, alongside fellow actors Akshat and Anubhav, who began their theatre journeys in Delhi and reconnected in Mumbai, this high-energy, irreverent comedic parody in Hindi draws inspiration from the American touring troupe The Reduced Shakespeare Company
Published on Feb 17, 2025 08:06 AM IST
Yogesh Pawar
Father arrested for killing infant daughter during argument with wife
A police team arrived at the hospital, recorded Saba Siddique’s statement, and registered a case against Parvez Siddique under Sections 103 (murder) and 115 (voluntarily causing hurt) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The accused was arrested soon after the crime, confirmed Senior Inspector Ravindra Kshirsagar of VB Nagar police station
Published on Feb 17, 2025 07:58 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
Short-circuit fire in Masjid Bunder building kills 2, injures five
Along with these two, five others were admitted to hospital. Shah Jiya Shaikh (21), Shahin Alam Shaikh (22), Nakis Surti (24), Sauda Alam Shaikh (48), were taken to JJ Hospital, while Karim Shaikh (20) is stable and recovering at GT Hospital. Three of the injured remain hospitalised while two have been discharged
Published on Feb 17, 2025 07:52 AM IST
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