Drought-hit farmers to receive Diwali ration at their doorsteps: Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday flagged off trucks carrying Diwali ration and…
Drought-hit farmers to receive Diwali ration at their doorsteps: Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday flagged off trucks carrying Diwali ration and relief supplies for drought-affected farmers from his residence in Thane, an official statement said. The initiative aims to provide assistance through both the state government and the Shiv Sena, with financial aid being credited to farmers’ bank accounts and festive…
Athawale backs Mohan Bhagwat, says regime change cannot bring down elected govt
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday backed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on regime change. Athawle said that a sudden change of government, similar to developments in Bangladesh, Nepal, or Sri Lanka, was not possible in India, as per IANS. Union Minister Athawle’s remarks come as Mohan Bhagwat said that attempts to…
Mumbai: Nine injured in fire at Kurla West’s Kohinoor HDIL building
Nine people were injured after a fire broke out at Kohinoor HDIL Building No. 5 near Kohinoor School in Kurla West, Mumbai. The incident occurred during the early hours of Tuesday, October 20. Eight people suffered from suffocation due to smoke, while one person sustained an injury to the right leg. As per the officials,…
Dussehra rallies in Mumbai: Uddhav Thackeray, Eknath Shinde vie for support
Rival Shiv Sena factions led by Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde are holding separate Dussehra rallies in Mumbai on Tuesday, setting the stage for competing political messages and renewed claims over the legacy of Balasaheb Thackeray. The Shiv Sena (UBT) rally will take place at Shivaji Park in Dadar, while the…
Tiger Shroff gets police protection after Juhu firing incident
Two days after Tiger Shroff was attacked by three gunmen at Juhu, the Bollywood actor has been provided with police protection. Police sources indicate that he had no security cover before the attack. As per IANS, police officials suspect that the absence of security may have made him an easy target for the Lawrence Bishnoi…
Mumbai woman threatened to circulate video recordings, extorted Rs 4 crore from jeweller
A 40-year-old woman named Naznin Mehmood was arrested for extorting Rs 4 crore from a jewellery shop owner. She allegedly used video recordings to blackmail the complainant over several months. The threats included physical harm if he did not comply with her monetary demands. Investigators are examining the extent of the financial transactions and any…
Mumbai court grants bail to ex-bank manager in Rs 29.83 lakh fraud case
A Mumbai court has granted bail to Rahul Punjwani, a former bank branch manager, entangled in a case of deceit involving the fraudulent modification of information from deceased customers’ accounts at a private bank. The alterations were executed via customer request forms bearing forged signatures, unveiled through an internal investigation.
Minor girl dragged out of garba pandal, assaulted near Mumbai; accused arrested
On Monday night, a 17-year-old girl participated in a garba event in Santoshbhuvan. An 18-year-old youth, who was her friend, assaulted her after she stopped talking to him. The accused dragged her out of the garba pandal and attacked her. After the incident, Pelhar police registered a case against the accused under relevant sections of…
Gun jam in between may have saved Tiger Shroff; shooters were promised jobs abroad, say Mumbai cops
Three alleged shooters were arrested for attempting to kill actor Tiger Shroff in Juhu, Mumbai. The attackers fired five rounds at Shroff’s car, narrowly missing him but injuring his driver. Investigators believe the attack was planned, but a weapon malfunction prevented further damage. The assailants attempted to flee to Nepal after the incident, but police…
9 injured after fire breaks out on 12th floor of high-rise building in Mumbai
Early Tuesday, a fire ignited on the 12th floor of the Kohinoor HDIL Building No. 6 in Kurla West, causing injuries to nine people, including a five-year-old boy and two teenagers. Eight individuals were treated for smoke inhalation at Rajawadi Hospital, while a 55-year-old man suffered a leg injury. Firefighters managed to contain the blaze,…
GMLR project: 183 metres of tunnel excavation completed; BMC chief visits site
Mumbai’s Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project has made progress, with the first tunnel boring machine, named Tulsi, completing 183 metres of excavation beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park, an official statement said on Monday. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has also completed the site acceptance test (SAT) for the second tunnel boring machine, Vihar, paving the…
Tiger Shroff firing case: Police nab three from Rajasthan’s Kota
In a major breakthrough, three suspets in the firing case linked to actor Tiger Shroff have been apprehended from Kota railway station by the Rajasthan Police and the Anti-Gangster Task Force (ATF). As per the officials, the suspects were allegedly absconding in connection with the case and were apprehended while travelling on a train from…
Peaceful protests a fundamental right, but credentials must be checked: HC
The Bombay High Court on Monday observed that peaceful demonstrations are a fundamental right, but the credentials of protesters and the inconvenience caused to the public must also be considered before issuing blanket directions restricting police action, reported the PTI. A bench of Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna directed the Maharashtra…
Instead of cracking down on students, police should focus on criminals: Dipke
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday criticised the police over their handling of gangsters and protesters following the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, questioning the authorities’ priorities. In a post on X, Dipke wrote, “Instead of cracking down on students and activists, police should focus on criminals.” Commeting on a…
Thane Coastal Road: Project reaches 45 pc completion as MMRDA erects 10 girders
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Monday said that it has achieved a construction milestone on the Thane Coastal Road-1 project by erecting 10 I-girders in a single day on October 14, 2026, an official statement said. The achievement surpassed the usual daily output of four to six girders, marking a significant step…
Tiger Shroff murder bid: Paparazzi videos may have helped shooters study actor’s routine
Tiger Shroff, the actor, was attacked in Mumbai’s Juhu area after his movements were allegedly tracked for ten days. The assailants followed him after reviewing paparazzi videos documenting his public appearances. The shooting occurred as Shroff was leaving a football club, resulting in injuries to his driver and another person. Three suspects were apprehended in…
‘If you kill 2, we have 200 gang members ready in Mumbai’: New audio of Lawrence Bishnoi aide Anil Pandit threatens Salman Khan, questions Sushant Singh Rajput case, alleges Dawood-Bollywood links
An audio recording allegedly from Anil Pandit links Bollywood figures to the underworld and threatens actor Salman Khan. The investigation into the shooting at Tiger Shroff’s car reveals connections to Pandit and the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Authorities apprehended three suspects in Rajasthan as they attempted to flee following the attack. The clip raises questions about…
‘We have 70,000 shooters’: In 2nd audio gangster Anil Pandit vows to make Salman Khan’s life ‘hell’
A disturbing audio recording allegedly unveils gangster Anil Pandit making threats against Salman Khan because of his perceived inaction regarding an apology. Pandit reportedly asserts having control over 70,000 shooters, warning of possible danger to Khan’s associates. In light of a recent shooting involving Tiger Shroff, authorities detained three individuals connected to Pandit. Maharashtra officials…
‘Had no clue what he was up to’: Father of minor accused in Tiger Shroff firing says son vanished 2 months ago
A minor recently opened fire at actor Tiger Shroff, leading to multiple arrests by the police. The father of the accused is unaware of his son’s activities since he left home two months ago. He described his struggles as a daily-wage labourer with a disability while dealing with this distressing situation. The police identified previous…
Movements monitored, recce conducted: Assailants tracked Tiger Shroff’s Sunday football visits before firing
On Sunday evening, Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was targeted during an attack while leaving a football ground. Investigators believe the assailants conducted a detailed surveillance of his movements before the shooting. His driver suffered injuries as the attackers fled the scene and were later arrested in Rajasthan. The Mumbai Crime Branch is continuing the investigation…
Sahil Wakode’s parents detained again with IIT Bombay students
Mumbai Police detained Sahil Wakode’s parents, Ravindra and Sonali Wakode, again on Sunday, along with students inside the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) campus in Powai. The parents were taken to Azad Maidan, according to the latest update, as protests demanding justice for the 20-year-old BTech student continued. Police had earlier detained protesters gathered…
7-foot rat snake rescued after getting trapped in net in Thane
An adult Indian rat snake, measuring around 7 to 8 feet, was rescued after getting entangled in a net in Thane on Friday. The Thane Range Forest Department received a call about the trapped snake and alerted a rescuer from the Wildlife Welfare Association (WWA). On reaching the spot, the rescuer carefully freed the reptile…
IIT Bombay protests: Mumbai Police detain protesters, take 16 students
Mumbai Police detained protesters gathered outside the main gate of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) in Powai around noon on Sunday and took at least 16 students from inside the campus in a police bus, students said. The protests were organised by various groups, including the All India Students’ Association (AISA), All India…
Mumbai weather: Hot and humid conditions to continue on Sunday
Mumbai is likely to continue experiencing hot and humid weather on Sunday, October 18, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting dry conditions across the city and its surrounding areas over the next 24 hours. In its latest weather forecast, the IMD said that Mumbai and neighbouring areas are likely to witness dry weather, with…
Devendra Fadnavis hits back at Uddhav Thackeray over ‘regime change’ remarks
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has hit back at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray over his backing of the ‘regime change’ remarks. Fadnavis, while talking to the media, questioned Uddhav Thackeray’s understanding of political change. The Maharashtra CM also accused him of abandoning the Hindutva ideology and the ideals of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb…
IIT-Bombay students detained during month-long protest over Sahil Wakode’s death; parents seek professor’s arrest
The IIT-Bombay campus has been a hub of protests for a month now, triggered by the heartbreaking suicide of student Sahil Wakode. In an effort to honor his memory, students have staged relay hunger strikes and organized candlelight marches. His parents are pressing for accountability from the institution and call for the arrest of a…
Over 200 trees face axe for projects across Mumbai
BMC’s Tree Authority To Decide Fate At Oct 21 Meeting
Yet another infra scare, 12-tonne steel cage crashes onto moving car in Mumbai; MMRDA slaps Rs 2 crore fine
On Saturday afternoon, a steel reinforcement cage fell on a moving sedan on the Eastern Express Highway. Eyewitnesses reported a loud creaking noise preceding the incident, which caused structural damage to the vehicle. Fortunately, the driver and passengers escaped with minor injuries, but no serious harm was reported. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority imposed…
Thane: Reinforcement cage falls on moving car; MMRDA imposes Rs 2 crore penalty
A reinforcement cage at an under-construction pier of the Anand Nagar–Saket Elevated Road project toppled onto a moving car on Kopri Bridge in Thane, damaging its front windshield. No injuries were reported in the incident, according to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The incident raised concerns about construction safety and the risks posed…
Reliance Consumer Products director among 10 booked over alleged sale of expired
Police have registered a case against a Reliance Consumer Products director and nine others after Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized food products worth Rs 48.09 lakh during a crackdown on the alleged diversion and sale of expired, damaged and rejected food items. The FIR was registered at Shanti Nagar police station in Thane…
Nashik court awards death penalty in horrific 2025 rape-murder of minor girl
A fast-track court in Maharashtra’s Nashik district has sentenced a 24-year-old worker to death for raping and killing a four-year-old girl late last year, terming the gruesome crime as “rarest of the rare”. Additional sessions court and fast-track special court (FTSC) judge KG Paldewar on Friday handed the death penalty to the accused, Vijay Sanjay…
Fire breaks out in meter room at Thane society, five meter boxes gutted
A fire broke out in the meter box room of a residential building at Platinum Heritage Society in Hiranandani Estate, Thane West, late on Friday night, October 16. Five meter boxes were completely gutted in the incident. Fire brought under control The fire broke out at around 11.52 pm in the meter box room on…
Maharashtra govt gives additional charge of MPSC chairman to Satish Waghole
The Maharashtra government on Friday assigned the additional charge of Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) chairman to commission member Satish Waghole, following the incumbent chairman’s decision to go on leave amid an inquiry into alleged examination paper leaks. The General Administration Department issued an order appointing Waghole to the additional role. The government also assigned…
Second weekend of Navratra draws crowds to Puja pandals
In Mumbai, the Bengali community comes alive during Durga Puja, embracing a wealth of cultural festivities and age-old customs. Prominent pandals such as HRCWA, TVBA, and Sanskriti present intricate themes and beautiful decorations. Attendees can enjoy classical music performances and indulge in exquisite Bengali flavors with daily bhog offerings. This collective celebration not only honors…
Unbridled redevelopment in Mumbai will cause water, infra crisis, say urban experts
Environmental experts gathered in Mumbai to address issues arising from rapid urban redevelopment and its consequences. Speakers highlighted the challenges of inadequate infrastructure and growing water crises in the city. They expressed concern over high real estate prices despite a housing boom and the ongoing ecological damage. Participants agreed that current development plans increase urban…
Nana Patekar or Smit Machchhar? Mumbai’s new East-West Vidyavihar bridge gets caught in naming row
In Mumbai, a debate has sparked over what to name the new East-West Vidyavihar bridge. Shiv Sena (UBT) is pushing for a tribute to the beloved late actor Nana Patekar, while BJP MLA Parag Shah champions Captain Smit Machchhar’s name. Advocates for Patekar highlight the importance of commemorating his legacy. Conversely, municipal officials question whether…
Ajay Devgn’s Mumbai bungalow faces BMC action over unauthorised construction
BMC has rejected the owners’ response regarding the ongoing construction at the Juhu bungalow owned by Ajay Devgn. The civic body stated that the owners failed to provide necessary documentation proving authorized permissions for the work. A stop-work notice was issued on September 10 due to unauthorized additions using Siporex blocks. As no authorization documents…
