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Residents assured on Elphinstone Bridge reconstruction
Published on May 06, 2025 09:04 AM IST
Meeting addresses rehabilitation for Elphinstone Bridge residents; cluster redevelopment details pending, and no relocation to Kurla promised.
Sabah Virani, Mumbai:
HC takes up suo-motu cognisance of delays in adoption process
A division bench of chief justice Alok Aradhe and justice MS Karnik sought a response from the Centre, the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), and other relevant authorities on the matter
Published on May 06, 2025 08:46 AM IST
KEM’s free rehab centre emerges as lifeline amid rising substance addiction
Doctors say they are seeing increased cases of marijuana and MDMA use, sometimes even in children as young as 14
Published on May 06, 2025 08:16 AM IST
Rupsa Chakraborty
Akshay Shinde encounter killing: SC orders DGP to constitute SIT, supervise probe
The apex court modified the Bombay high court’s order asking Mumbai crime branch chief Lakhmi Gautam to constitute the SIT
Published on May 06, 2025 08:14 AM IST
Mumbai could get its first underground rail line
Mumbai plans its first underground rail line, spanning 7.4 km from Parel to CSMT, to ease land acquisition challenges, with a projected cost of ₹3,000 crore.
Published on May 06, 2025 08:00 AM IST
Colaba residents seek urgent stay on jetty project, cite irreversible damage to seabed
The application, filed by the Clean and Heritage Colaba Residents Association (CHCRA) through advocate Prerak Choudhary, is part of an ongoing petition challenging the proposed jetty and terminal near Radio Club. The residents argue that the project threatens the area’s marine ecology and heritage promenade
Published on May 06, 2025 07:58 AM IST
Karuna Nidhi
CBI arrests two key operatives linked to digital arrest syndicate that duped man of ₹7.67 crore
This scam involves criminals impersonating law enforcement officials to intimidate and trap victims. Believing they are under official investigation, victims are virtually “detained”—monitored and manipulated into transferring money under the guise of legal compliance
Published on May 06, 2025 07:32 AM IST
HC orders BMC to survey ‘illegal’ mosque in Oshiwara
The high court directed the assistant commissioner of K West ward to conduct a survey of the plot and decide on the legality of the structures thereon after hearing all parties within 10 weeks
Published on May 06, 2025 07:16 AM IST
Fire breaks out at Pedder Road boutique, 8 rescued
Gangji, the showroom owner, is worried about getting his business back on track amid the wedding season
Published on May 06, 2025 07:08 AM IST
Actor Ajaz Khan booked for rape, days after being named in obscenity case
According to the FIR, the complainant — a struggling actress residing in Kandivali West — had been selected to appear on House Arrest, hosted by Khan. She joined the shoot at Madh Malvani in Malad West on March 17, 2025, but left the show five days later, dissatisfied with the production
Published on May 06, 2025 07:04 AM IST
‘SC-ST funds are never released in full by the finance department’
MUMBAI: ₹746 crore meant for SCs and STs diverted to the Ladki Bahin scheme sparks controversy; spending on welfare has consistently fallen below 75%.
Published on May 06, 2025 07:02 AM IST
HSC success rate drops marginally to 91.88%
The Konkan division topped the state again as 22,797 of the 23,563 students who appeared for the exam passed successfully, resulting in an impressive 96.74% success rate
Published on May 06, 2025 07:00 AM IST
BMC to move SC on Kanjurmarg dumping ground order
Although the plot occupied by the landfill was originally classified as a “protected forest”, the high court had in April 2006 allowed the BMC to use it as a dumping ground following an assurance that no mangroves would be destroyed in the process
Published on May 06, 2025 06:58 AM IST
Andheri scrap dealer booked for evading ₹111 cr in sales tax
The sales tax department has seized some bank accounts of the accused and could seize other assets if the dues are not cleared, said police
Published on May 06, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Empty out the Congress, Chandrashekhar Bawankule tells partymen
The Congress’ Maharashtra unit chief Harshvardhan Sakpal counter-attacked the BJP. “The ruling party is a witch that swallows Congress leaders and workers, as it knows that it needs them to win the elections despite having prime minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Devendra Fadnavis
Published on May 06, 2025 06:48 AM IST
Man, 23, dies in hit-and-run in Western Express Highway
MUMBAI: A 23-year-old motorcyclist, Akshat Singh Bisht, died in a hit-and-run on Western Express Highway. Police are tracing the fleeing driver.
Published on May 06, 2025 06:44 AM IST
Rain and thunderstorms in city likely over next 2 days
While several interior parts of Maharashtra have experienced light showers, the city did not receive any on Monday
Published on May 06, 2025 06:42 AM IST
Uday Kotak’s family breaks own realty record, buys Worli flat at ₹2.75L per sqft
The Kotaks have bought 10 apartments of varying sizes in the building recently for just over ₹224.32 crore
Published on May 06, 2025 04:37 AM IST
Mumbai: 28,814 cab, auto drivers may lose licences for trip refusals
During the drive, a total of 48,417 taxi and autorickshaw drivers were issued challans (penalty receipts) for various violations.
Updated on May 05, 2025 08:21 PM IST
High-value drugs like cocaine now being smuggled more through air route: DRI
DRI data shows a shift to air routes for cocaine smuggling, with 18 kg seized in 2024-25. Past two years saw larger sea route seizures.
Updated on May 05, 2025 10:08 AM IST
HC denies anticipatory bail to former MP who misused government letterheads
Bombay HC denies anticipatory bail to ex-MP Rajbhar for misusing government letterheads in job fraud, citing multiple victims and evidence of deceit.
Published on May 05, 2025 08:20 AM IST
Karuna Nidhi
Road-cum-rail bridge likely over Vasai creek
The bridge would amalgamate two separate projects – the Uttan-Virar Sea Link (UVSL) and the Mira Road-Virar metro 13 corridor
Published on May 05, 2025 08:10 AM IST
High Court grants bail to murder convict for his law exams
Sohail Ansari was convicted in 2021 by a sessions court in Dindoshi for killing his neighbour, Ramesh Jadhav in 2014
Published on May 05, 2025 08:04 AM IST
Ajit Pawar defends decision to divert SC/ST funds to Ladki Bahin scheme
On Sunday, Ajit Pawar visited the Sampurna Van, a biodiversity park run by Jan Sahayog, a charitable trust in Sambhaji Nagar.
Published on May 05, 2025 08:02 AM IST
54 leopards well and thriving in national park: Census
MUMBAI: A census reveals at least 54 leopards in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, highlighting coexistence of wildlife amid urbanization and conservation efforts.
Published on May 05, 2025 07:58 AM IST
WAVES Bazaar records ₹1,328 crore in deals, emerges as major hub for global creative collabs
Of this total, an estimated ₹971 crore was generated through over 3,000 business-to-business (B2B) meetings, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B). “The Buyer-Seller Market proved to be a game-changer
Published on May 05, 2025 07:56 AM IST
Chikungunya cases rise in state ahead of monsoon
According to the National Center for Vector Borne Disease Control (NCVBDC), Maharashtra recorded 2,726 malaria cases up to April 21 this year, marginally lower than the 2,867 cases in the corresponding period of 2024. Dengue cases declined to 1,373 from 1,639
Published on May 05, 2025 07:48 AM IST
2 Guj residents arrested for assaulting lawyer on train
The incident occurred after the Indore-bound train had passed Saphale and the accused were taken into custody when it reached Valsad station, said police officials
Published on May 05, 2025 07:42 AM IST
Pankaj S Raut
Savarkar’s Dadar bungalow may be razed soon
Savarkar’s followers are opposed to redevelopment of the historic property and have approached courts and government bodies seeking heritage status
Published on May 05, 2025 07:40 AM IST
‘AI in media, entertainment sector can increase revenue by 10%’
The Ernst & Young report, titled ‘A Studio Called India’, said that the global M&E industry was undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by the proliferation of AI. “From content creation and curation to monetisation and distribution, AI is becoming an integral part of how stories are told and consumed
Published on May 05, 2025 07:18 AM IST