5 stories from Mumbai you shouldn’t miss

Will NCP support BJP govt in Maharashtra if Shiv Sena quits?

Will NCP support BJP govt in Maharashtra if Shiv Sena quits?

Speculations are rife in the political circle that NCP may support BJP (HT File)

With Shiv Sena threatening to pull out from the Maharashtra government, question doing rounds in the political circles is: will Sharad Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to save the government? Read

In Mumbai: 100 women block tracks to protest sealing of 99 illegal buildings in Digha

Around 100 women from Kalwa and Vitawa blocked tracks for 15 minutes to protest the sealing of 99 illegal building on the MIDC land at Digha, which falls under the jurisdiction of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC). Read

Maha govt framing new policy for safety of kids in crèches, daycares

The policy states that private-run crèches and daycares must register themselves with the local government agencies; a move that will help keep tab on the hitherto unregulated sector. Read

In Mumbai: 22 godowns gutted in major fire at Mumbra

Six water tankers and two fire engines were rushed to the spot after the fire brigade received information about the mishap. Officials said they are yet to asses the amount of property destroyed in the fire and will file a case after thorough investigation. Read

Call details leak: Women paid to spy on their husbands; spies turn double agents, extortionists

Officers investigating the Call Data Record (CDR) leak case have found that 70% clients were women seeking details of their would be husbands and those suspecting their husbands of having affairs. These women paid hefty sums to secure the CDRs. Read