15 years on, residents struggle to remove encroachment near Vikhroli station east

For the past 15 years, Vikhroli East resident 54-year-old Shantaram Dalvi, along with others in his area, are running after Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority seeking to clear encroachments near the station which has made it impossible for emergency vehicles to ply on this road. The encroachment on this road is a long pending one and citizens are struggling between BMC and MMRDA to get this cleared.

‘Copy paste job in witness statements dangerous’: HC directs state to frame guidelines

Bombay High Court criticizes police's "copy-paste" witness statements, warning it could unfairly advantage accused. Court directs state to create guidelines for improving investigation quality and ensuring statement integrity in serious cases.

DRI intercepts two wildlife traffickers, seizes leopard skin and ivory

DRI intercepted two wildlife traffickers in Ujjain, seizing leopard skins and ivory. The suspects were arrested following a tip-off and are now in custody under the Wildlife Protection Act for illegal wildlife trade.

Rains, thunderstorms bring relief to scorching city, more expected today

Mumbai experienced heavy rains and thunderstorms, bringing relief from scorching heat. Gusty winds reached 60 kmph, causing disruptions. IMD predicts temperatures will drop 1-2°C, with showers expected to subside soon.

From sirens to silence: How Mumbai lost its daily wail

Mumbai's iconic 9 AM air raid sirens, once a daily ritual marking the city's rhythm, have fallen silent. After decades of routine testing, the network was disabled by flood damage in 2005. Despite potential revival plans, the sirens remain dormant, sparking discussions about emergency preparedness.

Ludhiana: Statue of Maharaja Jassa Singh Ramgarhia unveiled at Khanna bus stand

Cabinet minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond unveiled Maharaja Jassa Singh Ramgarhia's statue at Khanna bus stand, highlighting the AAP government's commitment to completing stalled projects and honoring historical heroes.

Early start for 1st-year degree college this year, on June 13

First-year college admissions at Mumbai University will start on June 13, earlier than previous years. Online registrations open May 8, covering 3.28 lakh seats across streams, ensuring timely academic calendar and improved education quality.

State announced schedule for FYJC online admission statewide

Maharashtra State Board announces FYJC online admission starting May 19. Students can register through an official portal, select colleges digitally, and complete admission in four rounds plus a merit-based final round. No manual entries allowed, ensuring a transparent process.

Cop suspended for violating protocol while booking, arresting doctor

Mumbai police suspended senior inspector Ravindra Katkar for registering an FIR and arresting Dr. Atul Wankhede without following protocols, after questioning his actions regarding an alleged forged degree case and procedural violations.

BMC polls will decide Thackeray’s future, bring back power to citizens

Supreme Court ordered Maharashtra local body elections, crucial for Shiv Sena and Uddhav Thackeray's political survival. BMC polls will restore citizen governance, with parties battling for control of Mumbai's richest civic body after three years of administrative rule.

Mock drills planned in 8 districts, largest in Cross Maidan

Maharashtra will conduct extensive civil defense mock drills in eight districts, including Mumbai, preparing citizens for potential war scenarios through sirens, safety guidance, and strategic location exercises at key sites like Cross Maidan.

RWA polls remain elusive in many Noida, Gr Noida sectors

RWA elections remain stalled in many Noida and Greater Noida housing societies, with delays spanning years due to administrative apathy, internal disputes, and lack of accountability despite district administration directives.

Coming soon: Longer trains from CSMT

Central Railway plans to demolish an office building at CSMT to extend platforms 5 and 6, enabling 15-car trains. This will increase train capacity by 25%, with platform extensions to accommodate more services on the Main Line corridor.

“Deva Bhau” tattoo helps Thane rural police identify the victim, crack murder case

Police cracked a murder case using a "Deva Bhau" tattoo to identify victim Ashok Sukhdev. Two contract killers, hired by Sheetal Fodse, were arrested for killing Sukhdev after he pressured her about marriage.

Pune hyacinth menace: After 2 months, environment dept clears only 5 of 43 water bodies

Pune's environmental department has cleared only 5 of 43 water bodies infested with water hyacinth, causing significant mosquito breeding concerns and public health risks in the city's rivers and lakes.

Man who opened bank accounts for cyber frauds arrested

A 35-year-old man was arrested for opening bank accounts for cyber frauds, specifically involving a freelance consultant who was duped of ₹1.62 crore through a fake online trading scheme promising high returns.