Mumbai

26-year-old cyber fraud arrested, mastermind at large

12 Sep 2023 10:46 AM IST

In a significant breakthrough, the Oshiwara police’s cyber cell has apprehended a 26-year-old suspect, Riyazuddin Abdul Subhan, in connection with a large-scale cyber fraud operation that spanned the nation. This elaborate scam involved deceiving individuals through online sharing and investment schemes. The investigation was initiated following a complaint by a

Dismissed constable, informer conspire to extort Rs 22 lakh

12 Sep 2023 10:45 AM IST

A police informer and a dismissed police constable are facing charges of conspiring to extort Rs 22 lakh from a businessman under the pretense of helping secure his brother’s exoneration in a narcotics case, according to a recently filed 300-page chargesheet by the city crime branch. The accused, identified as

Drunk student driver knocks delivery boy to death; held

12 Sep 2023 10:43 AM IST

A courier delivery boy lost his life after being struck by a speeding car driven by a 21-year-old student in Mumbai’s Andheri. The accused, identified as Chirag Lade, was subsequently arrested by the police on charges of drunk driving and negligence. The collision was reported to the authorities by an

Former Mumbai mayor appears before EOW

12 Sep 2023 10:42 AM IST

Former Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar made her scheduled appearance before the city police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW in connection with an alleged scam related to the purchase of body bags for Covid-19 victims. A police official confirmed her appearance in a statement to the media. The Bombay High Court granted

Car fire claims two lives, injures three

12 Sep 2023 10:41 AM IST

Two brothers lost their lives, and three others sustained injuries when a car they were traveling in burst into flames in Mumbai’s B A Road in the Matunga area. The CNG car had been on a joyride after a party when tragedy struck. According to authorities, the vehicle collided with

Indigo passenger arrested for molesting woman in flight

12 Sep 2023 10:40 AM IST

In a distressing incident of sexual harassment aboard an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Guwahati, a male passenger was arrested. During a late-night flight when the cabin lights had been dimmed, and the accused allegedly groped a female co-passenger seated beside him. According to an official statement released by IndiGo,

Four injured in clash in Satara over ‘objectionable’ post

12 Sep 2023 10:30 AM IST

A disturbing clash between members of two communities in Satara district left four individuals injured, with one in critical condition. The violence, marked by stone-pelting and incidents of arson, was reportedly incited by an “objectionable” social media post, according to the police. The tumultuous events unfolded in the Pusesawali village,

Cleantech Solar announces commercial operation of maiden Virtual Power Purchase Agreement

12 Sep 2023 10:26 AM IST

Cleantech Solar , a leading provider of renewable energy solutions to corporations in India and Southeast Asia, is proud to announce the commercial operation of its maiden Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA). Power from this operating solar power plant in India, after being dispossessed of its renewable attributes, is being

Mumbai and neighbouring districts to witness showers throughout week

12 Sep 2023 10:25 AM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light to moderate rain for Mumbai on Monday, with no weather warnings issued for the city or its neighboring districts. While Mumbai is expected to experience relatively subdued and less intense rainfall in the coming week, IMD officials suggest that the city might

Shinde MLA accuses Raut of plotting arson at former CM’s residence

12 Sep 2023 10:24 AM IST

Startling allegations have surfaced as Sada Sarvankar, a Shiv Sena MLA affiliated with Eknath Shinde’s faction, claimed that Sanjay Raut, the executive editor of Shiv Sena’s Saamana mouthpiece, once urged him to set fire to the residence of then Maharashtra Chief Minister Manohar Joshi. Sarvankar further alleged that Raut demanded

Why these women joined Shiv Sena’s Shinde faction?

12 Sep 2023 10:22 AM IST

A substantial number of women have embraced the Shiv Sena, particularly the Shinde faction, in the Panvel region. The remarkable work carried out by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has significantly contributed to attracting women to the saffron party, as stated by District Head Ramdas Shewale in Kalamboli. Expressing their contentment

Congress leader accuses govt of plotting to declare Mumbai as union territory

12 Sep 2023 10:21 AM IST

Maharashtra Congress chief, Nana Patole, made a startling claim on Monday, asserting that the upcoming special session of Parliament, scheduled from September 18 to 22, harbors an undisclosed agenda: to detach Mumbai from the state and designate it as a Union Territory. While addressing reporters, Patole remarked, “Prime Minister Narendra