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Heavy downpour in next 3 days: IMD

09 Sep 2023 12:04 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow alert in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Dhule, Jalgaon and Nashik districts of Maharashtra. “Western #MadhyaPradesh, #Maharashtra & #Gujarat to Face Heavy Downpour in next 3 days,” the IMD said in a post on ‘X’. The weather office has predicted light

‘Personal views should be kept to self’; Raut criticizes Udhayanidhi’s statement

09 Sep 2023 12:03 PM IST

Expressing disapproval of Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s recent comments on ‘Sanatan Dharma,’ Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has emphasized that it is inappropriate to incur the wrath of the entire nation, as his statement does not resonate with anyone. Udhayanidhi, who is also the son of DMK president

NCP leader Sule says govts not serious about reservations

09 Sep 2023 12:01 PM IST

NCP leader Supriya Sule has squarely placed blame on Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for the recent police crackdown on Maratha quota protesters in Jalna. She asserted that both the state and Union governments are not demonstrating the necessary seriousness regarding the reservation issues affecting various communities. During a

Non-disclosure of cases in poll affidavit: Nagpur court acquits Fadnavis

09 Sep 2023 11:34 AM IST

A local court has declared Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis not guilty in connection with a complaint accusing him of failing to disclose pending criminal cases in his poll affidavit ahead of the 2014 assembly elections. Civil Judge S S Jadhav announced that the court has acquitted Fadnavis, who

Maratha community should agitate lawfully, not by pelting stones: Jarange

09 Sep 2023 11:33 AM IST

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, who is in the 11th day of his hunger strike, has called on the Maratha community to continue their agitation for reservation in government jobs and educational institutions through lawful means and refrain from resorting to violence. Jarange specifically urged against “pelting stones” during protests.

Rashmi Shukla front runner for coveted post of DGP Maharashtra

07 Sep 2023 11:31 AM IST

MUMBAI Maharashtra Director General Rajneesh Seth is about to retire. In such a situation, the government is making its list regarding the next Director General. Rashmi Shukla, a 1988 batch IPS officer, is being named as the next DGP in Maharashtra. However, Shukla›s previous role as state intelligence commissioner was

This MahaGanapati has insurance cover of whopping Rs 360.40 crore

06 Sep 2023 10:11 AM IST

GSB Seva Mandal’s MahaGanapati, known as India’s wealthiest Lord Ganesha idol, situated at King’s Circle, Mumbai, has secured an astonishing insurance cover worth Rs 360.40 crore this year. Fondly referred to as Navsala Pavnara Vishwacha Raja by devotees due to his renowned miracles and divine blessings, this Lord Ganesha idol

Bribery case against 3 power company employees, 1 other person

06 Sep 2023 10:09 AM IST

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has taken swift action in Thane district, apprehending an engineer, a technician, and a clerk from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL), along with an accomplice, in connection with a bribery case. The incident dates back to August 14, when a 34-year-old assistant engineer serving

Three arrested with foreign liquor worth 60 lakh

06 Sep 2023 10:08 AM IST

The Konkan Divisional flying squad of the State Excise Department scored a significant victory by apprehending three individuals engaged in smuggling fake foreign liquor from the Turbhe area of Navi Mumbai. Dr. Nilesh Sangade, the Thane Excise Department Superintendent, reported that a staggering Rs 60 lakh worth of counterfeit foreign

Man and family booked for alleged harassment of wife

06 Sep 2023 10:07 AM IST

In a distressing incident in Maharashtra’s Thane district, authorities have initiated legal action against a 40-year-old man, his parents, and four other family members for reportedly subjecting his wife to harassment and cruelty. The case, which has sparked outrage, centers around allegations of financial demands and emotional abuse. The accused,

Dowry harassment: Man and parents face charges over Rs 20 lakh demand

06 Sep 2023 10:06 AM IST

A 36-year-old man, along with his parents, is facing criminal charges in Navi Mumbai for allegedly subjecting his daughter-in-law to harassment stemming from an unmet dowry demand of Rs 20 lakh, according to local law enforcement. The accusation states that prior to their marriage, the accused’s family had insisted on

Second Zika case in Mumbai; 15-year-old girl in hospital and stable

06 Sep 2023 10:05 AM IST

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has confirmed a second case of the Zika virus in Mumbai, following the initial report on August 23. The new patient is a 15-year-old girl residing in suburban Kurla, which falls under the BMC’s L-ward jurisdiction. The girl, who had underlying health issues, began experiencing