Mahayuti meet to coincide with I.N.D.I.A. alliance; meeting begins today

August 31, 2023

As the two-day meeting of the fledgling I.N.D.I.A. alliance begins here in Mumbai today, political pundits have begun discussing its impact in the 2024 Parliamentary polls. For the hassle-free meeting, the task for every party has been fixed. Interestingly, Mumbai Mahayuti is also holding its meeting comprising BJP, NCP Ajit...

Major drug haul at Konkan Coast

August 23, 2023

It was 1993 when this coast first came into limelight when it became the landing coast for explosives used in the Mumbai 1993 blast. In the last 5 days state excise officials and Ratnagiri police recovered hashish weighing around 270 Kgs spread over two districts of Konkan Ratnagiri and Sindhdurg....

MHADA TO LAUNCH BUMPER LOTTERY FOR 10,000 FLATS AND HOMES

August 19, 2023

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) plans to unveil a bumper lottery for 10,000 homes/flats this October. The distribution comprises 5,000 homes in Pune, 4,000 flats in the Konkan region, and 600 flats under the Aurangabad board. Notifications regarding this will be issued in the last week of...

Secret meeting shakes Maharashtra political scene

August 17, 2023

The shifting dynamics of politics are evident in the NCP, where a nephew who once looked up to his uncle for guidance now seemingly holds the reins. In a surprising turn of events, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, recently held a secret meeting with his uncle, Sharad...

Rare venomous snake found at Uddhav Thackeray’s Matoshree

August 8, 2023

There is a common saying in politics, “Beneath the table lies the serpent”. On Monday, a four-feet-long, highly venomous snake, said to be a rare species of Cobra was found in the parking of ex-Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) supremo Uddhav Thackeray’s residence, Matoshree in Kala Nagar, Bandra....

Bombay HC justice Rohit Deo resigns, says can’t work against self-respect

August 5, 2023

Justice Rohit B Deo of the Nagpur bench of the Bombay high court on Friday said he has resigned from office citing personal reasons. Justice Deo announced his resignation in the courtroom on Friday. “I apologise to each one of you who are present in the court. I scolded you...

Court tightens noose on DHFL promoter Dheeraj Wadhawan

August 4, 2023

As has been the habit of incarcerated DHFL promotor Dheeraj Wadhawan to be in hospital on flimsy grounds, a Trial Court has directed the treating doctor to decide if he be put in hospital. He is an accused in a money laundering case. The CBI has charged Wadhawan with using...

Sharad pawar to honour PM Modi with tilak award

August 1, 2023

Amid all the political chemistry going on in the country with full focus on the Parliamentary polls of 2024, especially after the formation of Opposition INDIA alliance, Sharad Pawar is all set to share the dais with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in Pune on Tuesday in the run up...

Bickering starts over MLCs nominations in Maharashtra

July 29, 2023

Rift has surfaced in the Maharashtra’s ruling alliance over the nominations of 12 Members of Legislative Council (MLCs) from the Governor quota. After the Supreme Court lifted stay on the appointment of 12 MLCs to the state legislative council from the governor’s quota, Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar...

Spike in Conjunctivitis new trouble for Mumbaikars

July 28, 2023

As incessant rains continue to batter Mumbai, Mumbaikars are faced with the dual challenge of a red alert and reddened eyes. The city is seeing a spike in conjunctivitis and rising eye infections amongst children and adults have added to its woes as people deal with intense torrential rains and...