Noida to have plot scheme for electronic parts manufacturing

Noida Authority plans a dedicated 15-acre plot scheme for electronic components manufacturing, targeting investors' demands. The scheme will be located in new sectors along the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, leveraging the city's strong electronics manufacturing ecosystem.

Man stabs 72-year-old neighbour to death

65-year-old neighbor stabbed 72-year-old woman to death during an argument over construction materials on a common staircase in Kandivali. Police arrested the suspect and seized the knife, charging him with murder.

One dead and several injured as bus overturns on Mumbai Goa highway

A bus overturned on Mumbai-Goa highway, killing one passenger and injuring 28. The driver was arrested for reckless driving. Two passengers are critical, and others suffered minor injuries. Police investigation and legal action are underway.

HC orders BMC to survey ‘illegal’ mosque in Oshiwara

Bombay High Court orders BMC to survey an Oshiwara playground where a mosque and madrassa were allegedly illegally constructed on 3,260 square meters of municipal land, directing a comprehensive investigation within 10 weeks.

Two men booked in a woman’s suicide case

Two men arrested after a woman's suicide, allegedly due to her boyfriend's father rejecting their marriage based on a horoscope prediction of her impending death, citing caste and future concerns, leading to her taking her own life.

Fire breaks out at Pedder Road boutique, 8 rescued

A fire broke out at a Pedder Road boutique, with 8 people and 5 pets rescued. The blaze gutted the 4,000-sq-ft showroom, causing ₹3 crore in damages. No injuries reported. Fire brigade successfully extinguished the fire by 8:10am.

Rounding up of local vendors, tea seller, poniwalas disturbing: Mehbooba

Mehbooba Mufti criticizes security agencies for detaining local vendors and civilians in Pahalgam after a terror attack, calling the widespread questioning and detention deeply disturbing and potentially alienating. She urges compassionate treatment and financial support for affected communities.

Actor Ajaz Khan booked for rape, days after being named in obscenity case

Actor Ajaz Khan, 43, is booked for allegedly raping a 30-year-old actress who joined his reality show, promising her film work and marriage. He's also facing an earlier obscenity case involving the Ullu app's House Arrest show.

‘SC-ST funds are never released in full by the finance department’

Maharashtra government routinely diverts and underspends SC-ST funds, releasing only 72-75% of allocated budgets. A recent ₹746 crore diversion to Ladki Bahin scheme sparked political controversy, with ministers trading accusations about fund management.

HSC success rate drops marginally to 91.88%

Maharashtra State Board declared HSC results with a 91.88% pass rate, slightly down from last year. Over 1.4 million students appeared, with Konkan division topping at 96.74%. Results released early to facilitate college admissions and align with National Education Policy.

BMC to move SC on Kanjurmarg dumping ground order

BMC plans to challenge High Court's order restoring Kanjurmarg dumping ground as a protected forest. The site handles 90% of Mumbai's waste, and the civic body fears a city-wide waste management crisis if forced to stop operations immediately.

Ghaziabad: FIR against high-rise developer after digging work causes city drain to breach

A high-rise developer's excavation work allegedly caused a municipal drain breach in Ghaziabad, flooding basement areas of Prateek Grand. An FIR was filed, impacting 3,000 families. Investigations are ongoing, with authorities planning infrastructure improvements.

Demand of probe into death of 23-yr-old man intensifies in Kulgam

A 23-year-old man's mysterious death in Kulgam has sparked regional outrage. Political leaders demand a judicial probe, alleging security forces' involvement. The youth allegedly drowned while escaping during an interrogation, with his family questioning the circumstances of his death.

Andheri scrap dealer booked for evading ₹111 cr in sales tax

Mumbai police booked Andheri scrap dealer STC Global Metal's executives for allegedly evading ₹111 crore in sales tax between 2012-2016, failing to pay dues despite multiple notices from tax authorities.

Empty out the Congress, Chandrashekhar Bawankule tells partymen

BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule urges party workers to split Congress, claiming its members are losing faith. Congress leaders counter-attack, calling the move a desperate attempt to poach members and win elections, highlighting ideological differences.

Man, 23, dies in hit-and-run in Western Express Highway

A 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run on Western Express Highway. Police are investigating, seeking the unidentified driver who struck Aksht Singh Bisht's bike and fled, leaving him fatally injured.