Raj Thackeray questions e-challans, says traffic burden is falling on police
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Monday questioned the manner in which electronic…
Raj Thackeray questions e-challans, says traffic burden is falling on police
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Monday questioned the manner in which electronic traffic challans are being imposed, arguing that the focus should be on examining enforcement practices and addressing the broader problems affecting traffic management. Addressing a gathering of transport workers in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, on October 26, Thackeray said he did…
Thane water cut: Ghodbunder Road, Mumbra, Kalwa among affected areas
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) will implement a 10 per cent water cut across its jurisdiction every Wednesday as part of precautionary measures to manage available water stocks amid concerns over the potential impact of El Nino and the possibility of drought-like conditions. Under the revised water management plan, supply will be suspended in several…
Mumbai local train disruption: Signal failures, OHE issue hit CR services
Central Railway commuters have been urged to check train updates before travelling during the evening rush hour on Monday, as services remained disrupted following two incidents reported on the suburban network earlier in the day. According to updates available, services in the up direction were yet to be restored to normal, while down-direction trains were…
Maharashtra MLC polls: Amravati Teachers' seat records highest turnout
The five Maharashtra Legislative Council elections for graduates’ and teachers’ constituencies recorded high voter participation, with the Amravati Division Teachers’ constituency reporting the highest turnout at 92.25 per cent, according to figures provided by officials. Polling for three graduates’ seats – Pune, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar – and two teachers’ seats – Pune and Amravati…
Ghatkopar man throws nine-month-old son off skywalk after argument with wife
A 23-year-old man was arrested by Ghatkopar police for allegedly throwing his nine-month-old son off a skywalk outside Ghatkopar railway station following an argument with his wife on Sunday night. The infant, Aarav, sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) of Sion Hospital. The accused, identified as Jafar Shaikh,…
Pedestrian killed after autorickshaw hits him in Mumbai, driver booked
Tragedy struck in Santa Cruz East when Vasudev Munde, a driver hailing from Tamil Nadu, was fatally hit by an autorickshaw. His sister, Leena Thomas, grew concerned when he didn’t come home from work and reported him missing. After contacting his phone, she discovered he had been injured and rushed to VN Desai Hospital, where…
Bombay HC to hear Imran Khan’s challenge to leave India notice on Tuesday
Actor Imran Khan Pal has approached the Bombay high court to challenge a leave India notice. This notice was issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer due to his protest activities. Khan’s petition argues that the notice is arbitrary and violates his fundamental rights significantly. The court hearing on the matter has been scheduled for…
Tabla and Sons strikes a chord at Royal Opera House’s 10th anniversary
On October 23, 2023, the Royal Opera House in Mumbai marked a decade since its restoration with a vibrant performance by Tabla and Sons, blending Indian classical music with beloved Bollywood tunes. The evening was enhanced by stunning projection mapping, creating an immersive experience. Asad Lalljee celebrated the venue’s crucial role in performing arts, highlighting…
Maharashtra records 13,928 farmer suicides in 54 months, over 8 deaths a day; state withholds district-wise data sought under RTI
From January 2022 to June 2026, Maharashtra witnessed a staggering 14,000 farmer suicides, painting a grim picture of agrarian hardship. The lack of district-wise data poses challenges in offering appropriate help to bereaved families. Despite only 8,650 families receiving compensation, around 4,000 claims were turned down for not meeting eligibility criteria.
Gulzar on Mumbai’s influence: Gulzar reflects on Mumbai’s influence on creativity; discusses the city’s complex identity and cultural history
At a vibrant literature festival, renowned poet Gulzar shared his deep bond with Mumbai, illustrating how the city’s essence informs his poetic and narrative style. He reflected on the rich cultural tapestry behind the word ‘aamchi’ and the hurdles involved in translating his one-of-a-kind expression. Attendees engaged in a discussion about viewing the city realistically,…
Was food meant for destruction sold again? Maharashtra FDA probes supply chain
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized goods worth Rs 12.74 crore during a statewide festive-season crackdown, including prohibited gutkha, pan masala and flavoured tobacco worth Rs 24.61 lakh in Mumbai and expired, spoiled or rejected food stock worth Rs 48.09 lakh in Thane district. The statewide drive led to the suspension of 68…
Was food meant for destruction sold again? Maharashtra FDA probes supply chain
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized goods worth Rs 12.74 crore during a statewide festive-season crackdown, including prohibited gutkha, pan masala and flavoured tobacco worth Rs 24.61 lakh in Mumbai and expired, spoiled or rejected food stock worth Rs 48.09 lakh in Thane district. The statewide drive led to the suspension of 68…
Diwali 2026: Pratap Sarnaik directs ST to pay 83,000 employees before festival
Maharashtra Transport Minister and Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) Chairman Pratap Sarnaik has directed the ST administration to take urgent steps to ensure that around 83,000 employees receive their November salaries before Diwali. The directive comes ahead of the festival, which begins on November 6, with Sarnaik stressing the need for employees to receive…
Mumbai’s Mahim Seafood Plaza reopens with women’s self-help group stalls
Mumbai’s first Seafood Plaza, located near Mahim Chowpatty, has reopened with stalls run by women’s self-help groups, offering visitors a range of fish delicacies. The plaza will be open every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7 pm to 11 pm. The stalls became operational on Saturday, October 24, as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)…
Ashish Shelar defends Torrent Power’s Raigad project amid tree-felling row
Maharashtra Minister for Information Technology and AI Ashish Shelar on Sunday sought to allay concerns over tree felling for Torrent Power’s hydro-energy project in Raigad, saying that all industrial projects coming up in the state would follow environment-friendly practices. Reacting to Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray’s criticism of the Torrent project, Shelar said the…
7 years and Rs 12,087 crore later, 9 of 10 NCAP cities fail to meet prescribed annual limit for coarse particulate pollution; Navi Mumbai recorded a 59.3% rise and Nashik 40.4% since 2019-20
Navi Mumbai and Nashik have seen significant increases in PM10 pollution levels since 2019-20. The National Clean Air Programme aimed to reduce particulate pollution by a certain percentage by 2025-26. However, most cities failed to meet the prescribed annual limit despite spending large amounts under the program. An analysis revealed that numerous cities recorded rising…
Tiger Shroff firing: How missing a bus derailed shooters’ plan to flee to Nepal
In a shocking turn of events, three main suspects involved in the shooting incident targeting Tiger Shroff initially sought to flee to Nepal via bus. Their plan unraveled when they missed their bus, leading to their apprehension. Pranjal Thakaran, an engineering student, was arrested due to his links to the attack. Authorities also recovered a…
Advocate arrested at Mumbai airport in Rs 28,000 crore pan-India cyber fraud case
Rashesh Upadhyay was apprehended at the Mumbai airport by the Enforcement Directorate amid a sweeping money laundering probe. This case relates to a vast pan-India cyber fraud network with an alarming total of around Rs 28,000 crore in transactions. Allegations suggest Upadhyay bribed officials to unfreeze bank accounts tied to the scheme, which exploited approximately…
Tribals to take out massive march from Bhiwandi to Mantralaya on October 27
A tribal organisation will lead a march from Bhiwandi in Thane district to Mantralaya in south Mumbai on October 27, demanding time-bound action on pending forest rights claims, access to government documents and free, quality education for tribal children. The Shramjivi Sanghatana announced the protest under the banner of the Samvidhan Hakka Sangharsh Morcha at…
Thane: Fire breaks out in container truck cabin on Ghodbunder Road, traffic hit
A fire broke out in the cabin of a container truck on Ghodbunder Road in Thane on Saturday afternoon, October 24. No injuries were reported, but the incident caused significant traffic congestion in the area. The fire was reported at around 1.07 pm in front of Horizon Hospital, near Patlipada Bridge in Patlipada, Thane West….
Aaditya Thackeray writes to Fadnavis over AI data centre proposed in Thane
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA from Worli Aaditya Thackeray has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, raising concerns over an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre proposed in a residential area of Thane and questioning the decision to locate the facility there. In a post on social media, Thackeray said that the project had been imposed…
Case registered against Dharavi man for filing 24 voter deletion applications
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), while issuing an official statement on October 24, said that a case has been registered at Dharavi Police Station against a person for allegedly filing 24 applications seeking claims and objections to the draft electoral roll in a single day. The civic body also said that he was filing applications…
Tiger Shroff firing: Mumbai Crime Branch recovers 2 firearms in Surat
The Mumbai Crime Branch has recovered two firearms and 10 live cartridges from Surat in Gujarat in connection with the firing incident near Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s football turf in Juhu, Mumbai. Mumbai Crime Branch made the recovery on October 23, Friday, as part of the investigation into the firing incident that took place on…
WhatsApp group, Telegram channel, Masood Azhar audio clips: How a 33-year-old Rapido rider landed on ATS radar
The Mahim police have detained 33-year-old Mohammad Hasan Abu Sarmad Akhtar for his provocative social media communications. He is accused of forming WhatsApp and Telegram groups to engage with foreign nationals. Currently, the Maharashtra ATS is investigating his ties to the terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed. Officials discovered concerning content on his phone, such as audio featuring…
‘Tumhare chehre aa gaye hain, nikal jao waha se’: How handlers used news coverage to guide shooters after Tiger Shroff firing
On October 18, three assailants targeted actor Tiger Shroff’s vehicle in Mumbai’s Juhu. Utilizing VoIP messaging, they received live updates, enabling them to change their escape routes. The next day, they were arrested in Kota after using various transportation methods. Mumbai Police are looking into the sources of the firearms and have identified gangster Anil…
Mumbai pollution sensors show sharp AQI gaps; construction site records improbable 16, raising data reliability concerns
Mumbai’s air quality monitors reported varying AQI levels, with some readings appearing unusually low at construction sites. The discrepancies in data raise questions about the calibration and reliability of the sensors used. Experts noted that such variations could stem from poor sensor quality and inadequate maintenance practices. Environmentalists emphasized the need for standardized meters and…
80 scientists from institutions in India and abroad call for scrapping SIR, term it ‘mass disenfranchisement’
Nearly 80 Indian scientists from various institutions have issued an open letter regarding the Special Intensive Revision. They describe the SIR as a mass disenfranchisement exercise that excludes eligible voters unjustly. The scientists demand electoral transparency and the restoration of wrongfully excluded voters from the electoral rolls. This situation, they argue, threatens the fundamental right…
Maharashtra Assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar appointed as India representative on Commonwealth Parliamentary Association panel
Rahul Narwekar has been appointed as the India Region representative on the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s Executive Committee. This significant role reflects the contributions of the Maharashtra Legislature to global parliamentary traditions. Narwekar’s participation will facilitate the exchange of best practices and enhance democratic cooperation among Commonwealth nations. An orientation meeting is scheduled for Nov 5…
Thane Coastal Road-2 gets Coastal Zone Authority nod, 680 mangroves to be felled
The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has cleared the 7.12-km Thane Coastal Road-2 project on its original alignment through the eco-sensitive zone of the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, a decision that will result in the felling of 680 mangroves. As per the minutes of the MCZMA’s 202nd meeting, held on September 24, the authority…
MahaRERA approves 435 housing projects during festive season
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has issued registration numbers to 435 housing projects ahead of Dussehra, paving the way for an estimated investment of Rs 23,719 crore and the construction of 32,981 flats. The approvals come during the festive season, when developers traditionally launch new housing projects around Dussehra and Diwali. MahaRERA also…
Mumbai: Green corridor transports donor heart from Mulund to Parel in 25 minutes
The central suburbs of Mulund and Parel in Mumbai are approximately 24 km away. A donor heart traversed 23.9 km from Mulund to Parel in 25 minutes on October 6 via a green corridor, every beat like the ticking of a clock counting the minutes on its life-saving journey. A green corridor is a specially…
Mumbai pollution: Govandi residents seek sealing of ready-mix concrete plants
The residents of Govandi continued to push back against the Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) plants in the M East ward, across Deonar, Shivaji Nagar, Baiganwadi, and Mankhurd, as Mumbai ranked fifth among the most polluted cities globally in the IQAir rankings. Locals alleged that the plants are still making the air in the locality hazardous, and…
IMD issues yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane as parts of state reel in hot weather
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast hot and humid conditions in isolated parts of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad, as several districts across Maharashtra continue to experience heat. The weather department stated that thunderstorms and rain were also likely in parts of southern Maharashtra. According to the weather bulletin, issued by the IMD’s Regional…
Marathwada, west Vidarbha turn hotter and drier as Konkan’s wet climate zone expands; IMD maps 70-year shift in Maharashtra’s weather
Maharashtra’s interior regions are shifting to a hotter, drier climate zone while the Konkan coast is experiencing increased rainfall. A recent IMD study found this shift is due to rising temperatures over decades. The changing climate affects agriculture, necessitating new strategies for farmers and policymakers. Current drought conditions in Marathwada and Vidarbha exacerbate the impact…
BMC plans AI monitoring by 3k sensors to curb pollution
BMC aims to implement road washing using non-potable water from various sources to reduce air pollution. The initiative involves utilizing tanker-supplied water, which is effective for about 150 days per year. Officials will also monitor air quality using data from approximately 3,000 sensors across construction sites. This approach will help identify pollution hotspots and coordinate…
GMLR Phase IV: 695 trees face axe, 666 relocation
In Mumbai, the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road project is expected to have a drastic effect on 1,524 trees. To facilitate the construction, the BMC plans to cut down 695 trees and transplant 666 others. The NGO Watchdog Foundation has voiced concerns about the ecological backlash. Progress on twin tunnel excavations under Sanjay Gandhi National Park is…
BMC to revise devpt plan for Manori, Gorai
In a significant move, the BMC has declared plans to update the Development Plan for the Manori and Gorai areas of Mumbai. Community members are urged to submit their comments within 60 days of the notice’s release. The changes are intended to support various future developments, including a crucial desalination plant for local water supply.
Bomb threat email targets Mumbai mayor’s office, Amitabh Bachchan’s home, Diljit Dosanjh concert
Security agencies in Mumbai are currently on high alert following a bomb threat email received by Mayor Ritu Tawde. This email threatened attacks on multiple locations, including actor Amitabh Bachchan’s residence and a concert venue. Authorities conducted a thorough search at the mayor’s office but found no suspicious items. Police are investigating the email’s authenticity…
