NCP merger: Rohit Pawar dismisses speculation, says no talks underway in party
NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Rohit Pawar on Monday dismissed speculation regarding…
NCP merger: Rohit Pawar dismisses speculation, says no talks underway in party
NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Rohit Pawar on Monday dismissed speculation regarding a merger between the two Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions. Pawar asserted that no such discussions were underway within his party. He further alleged that the reports were designed to set a political narrative, news agency PTI reported. Speaking to…
Mumbai: NCP (SP) accuses BJP leaders of communalising safety campaign
The Opposition Nationalist Congress Party (SP) on Monday questioned Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde’s concern for people’s safety after she appealed to citizens to exercise caution while bursting firecrackers following a spate of fire incidents on Diwali in the metropolis, news agency PTI reported. NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) Spokesperson Clyde Crasto asked whether Tawde had not considered…
Mumbai: 16-year-old boy dead after firecracker shop slab collapses in Malad
A 16-year-old boy died after the slab of a shop storing firecrackers collapsed following an explosion in Mumbai’s Malad area, officials said on Tuesday. According to PTI, the unfortunate incident occurred at 9:56 pm on Monday, November 9 at the ground-floor shop on Abdul Hamid Marg in Malvani, the official said. A civic official said,…
Palghar: Domestic help arrested in two theft cases, valuables worth Rs 19.6 lakh
Police have arrested a 41-year-old domestic help in connection with two cases of theft in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. According to PTI, officials said that they recovered cash and valuables of nearly Rs 20 lakh from the accused. The Vasai police registered a case against the woman on October 28 after a complaint of theft at…
Fire safety: First aid that can prevent serious injuries
Fires at home and in public spaces can cause severe, life-threatening injuries. Exposure to flames, heat, smoke and loud explosions can damage the respiratory tract, burn the skin and injure the eyes and ears. Knowing basic first-aid measures, avoiding harmful home remedies and seeking timely medical attention can help prevent complications. Vinod Kumar Menon speaks…
Buyers book Rs 9.94 crore flat in Mumbai’s Dadar East Two ICC project in 2014, pay Rs 1.95 crore under 30:70 plan; cancel in 2016 after construction delay and payment-plan dispute; Bombay Realty, Bombay Dyeing ordered to refund Rs 4.09 crore with interest
The Maharashtra State Consumer Commission directed Bombay Realty and The Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Co Ltd to refund homebuyers. The developers were ordered to return Rs 4.09 crore after failing to provide the booked apartment. The commission emphasized that retaining consumer funds without delivery constitutes a continuing wrong. The homebuyers booked the apartment in 2016…
16-year-old charred to death after firecracker shop explodes in Mumbai’s Malad, suffers 100% burns
A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Malad, Mumbai, where a 16-year-old named Shanwaz Niyaz Khan lost his life due to a tragic slab collapse at a shop following a firecracker explosion. The blast, reported by fire officials around 9:56 PM on Monday, led to extensive flames. Regrettably, efforts to douse the fire were futile, and Shanwaz…
Mumbai local train stabbing: Accused claims real ‘killer’ fled, says he was a bystander
Roshan Suvarna, accused of stabbing Mayank Lohar, claims he was a bystander trying to stop a fight. Lohar’s family argues that releasing Suvarna would endanger their safety and hinder the prosecution. The incident occurred in a moving train due to a quarrel over rainwater. Suvarna’s defense states there is no motive or premeditation in the…
Mumbai fire incidents under probe; police say causes yet to be established
Mumbai Police on Monday said that the multiple fire incidents reported in the city are under investigation and that their exact causes have not yet been established. At least three major fires broke out at separate locations in Mumbai on Diwali night, damaging several huts, shops, a commercial building and a garage, civic officials said…
Atal Setu-Mumbai-Pune Expressway connector reaches 67 pc completion
The 7.35-km elevated corridor connecting the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu) with the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has achieved 67 per cent physical progress, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said on Monday, November 9. The six-lane connector is expected to reduce travel time between South Mumbai and Pune by an estimated 60 to 90…
Mumbai local services hit after fire damages signalling equipment in Palghar
A fire near railway tracks in Maharashtra’s Palghar district damaged signalling equipment and disrupted train services on the Western Railway’s Mumbai suburban network, officials said on Monday, November 9. Several local and long-distance trains were running late following the incident, while commuters reported delays of at least 15 to 20 minutes during the Monday morning…
Two fires break out in Thane West; blaze at shop roof, scrap materials
Two separate fire incidents were reported in Thane West in the early hours of Monday, November 9. While a fire broke out in a plastic tarpaulin sheet covering the roof of a shop near Jawahar Bagh Fire Station, another blaze involved scrap materials stored in an open area in Hanuman Nagar, Wagle Estate. No injuries…
Mumbai: 64-year-old man injured in seventh-floor flat fire in Andheri
A 64-year-old man was injured after a fire broke out in a flat on the seventh floor of Hans Vallabh building on Ram Mandir Road in Andheri West on Monday morning, November 9. The man suffered suffocation and was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Babasaheb Gawde Charitable Hospital in Vile Parle East….
BMC bans rockets, aerial firecrackers across Mumbai till November 25 after spate of fire incidents
In light of recent fire safety concerns, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has prohibited the use of rockets and aerial firecrackers in Mumbai, effective immediately. This ban affects all public and private spaces, including balconies and terraces, and will remain enforced until 11.59 pm on November 25, 2026. Authorities are prioritizing community safety by implementing these…
Fire near Virar damages railway signals; Mumbai-bound local and long-distance trains face delays
A fire occurred late on Sunday night between Nallasopara and Virar, damaging important signalling equipment. Train operations on the Western Railway were disrupted due to failed track circuits in that section. As a result, trains from the UP heading towards Mumbai experienced delays while passing two signals. Railway officials are currently attending to the signalling…
Mumbai AQI 30% better than last Diwali’s, but plunges at night
Diwali celebrations in Mumbai this year experienced a notable improvement in air quality compared to last year. The city’s Air Quality Index registered a 30% enhancement, reaching 132 on Sunday. However, pollution from firecrackers caused levels to spike significantly in various areas during the celebrations. Noise pollution, although reduced, still exceeded permissible limits according to…
Thrown out of window due to FSI rule, balconies now a luxury in Mumbai
Balconies were once common in Mumbai housing but have significantly dwindled due to new regulations. The 2012 rule changed the cost calculations, making them expensive and less common in smaller flats. Post-pandemic, there has been an increase in demand for apartments with balconies as people value outdoor space. Some builders are beginning to reintroduce balconies…
Nine, including senior citizens, rescued after building slab collapse in Thane
Nine residents, including senior citizens, were rescued after a slab on the second floor of a 24-year-old residential building collapsed into a flat on the first floor in Thane’s Vartak Nagar area on Sunday morning. The incident triggered an emergency rescue operation involving the fire brigade, disaster response teams and police, officials said. All nine…
Gopal Shetty slams BMC, BJP leadership over demolition of 27 Borivali homes
Former BJP MP Gopal Shetty has tonsured his head in protest against the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) demolition of 27 houses in Borivali East, accusing the civic body of acting in haste and failing to give residents adequate time to retrieve their belongings. Describing the demolition drive conducted on November 4 as a “mockery of…
Fire breaks out at Thane society, four injured; two residents rescued
Four people sustained minor injuries after a fire broke out at a residential building in Sanghvi Hills on Ghodbunder Road in Thane West during the early hours of Sunday, November 8. Two other residents, who were trapped inside their flat, were safely rescued by fire brigade personnel. The fire broke out in the corridor on…
Maharashtra minister urges well-off farmers to return Rs 5,000 drought relief
Maharashtra Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan has appealed to financially secure farmers to voluntarily return the Rs 5,000 drought assistance they received from the state government, so the money can be used to support farmers in need. The government recently announced an advance payment of Rs 5,000 for eligible farmers in drought-affected areas ahead of…
Mumbai weather: Colaba records 36.6 deg C, AQI at 129 amid hot, humid conditions
Mumbai continued to experience hot and humid conditions on Sunday, November 8, with daytime temperatures remaining high across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast mainly clear skies in Mumbai and its suburbs, while the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 129, placing it in the moderate category. Colaba and Santacruz record…
Diwali festivities keep pace with food inflation and fireworks ban
Diwali celebrations are set for November 8-9 in Mumbai with various traditional rituals and pujas. Rising food inflation is impacting the costs of mithai, dry fruits, and other festive items significantly. Businesses are shifting to gifting mithai instead of more expensive dry fruits this year. Local communities will hold pujas and food offerings, along with…
Mumbai loses nearly a third of its voters in SIR draft rolls; 83% of Maharashtra deletions not due to deaths
A significant number of electors have been struck off the electoral rolls in Mumbai and surrounding areas. The total deletions across Maharashtra were approximately 2.07 crore names during the Special Intensive Revision. Notably, Thane and Mumbai City recorded the highest deletion rates among the affected districts. Moreover, the report highlights that urban migration drove these…
81-year-old Bengaluru CA Seetaram Bhat issues 163 Form 15CB certificates for Rs 200 crore foreign remittances, claims staff misused his digital signature; Mumbai court rejects bail, calls complaint an “after thought”
A special court denied anticipatory bail to chartered accountant Seetaram Bhat over allegations of illegal foreign remittances. The Economic Offences Wing is investigating claims of fraudulent tax certificates facilitating nearly Rs 2,575.83 crore in remittances. Bhat allegedly issued 163 certificates for eight companies without verifying documents properly. The court found Bhat’s complaint about digital signature…
Mumbai’s biggest TBMs gear up tocarve out twin Coastal Road tunnels
BMC is set to construct a four-lane underground tunnel between Kandivli and Malad for the Coastal Road. The project includes twin 3.9-km tunnels that will be excavated using giant tunnel boring machines. Approximately 45,000 mangroves in the project’s influence zone will be affected, raising environmental concerns. The tunnels are scheduled for completion by 2027 and…
In 2019, three former Jet Airways pilots and a ground staffer unable to access PF dues due to EPFO portal glitches pay private intermediary to get claims processed, face bribery case after he turns out to be EPFO staffer, they now get relief as Bombay HC quashes FIR and chargesheet, says prosecution failed to establish criminal intent
Bombay High Court quashed the FIR and charges against four former Jet Airways employees. The court found insufficient evidence to establish criminal intentions related to bribery. Justice Milind Jadhav noted the prosecution failed to prove a criminal conspiracy among the accused. The alleged briber was also not authorized to approve financial claims. Continuing the proceedings…
Watchman gets life imprisonment for repeatedly sexually assaulting minor girl
A special court in Maharashtra’s Thane district has sentenced a 65-year-old man to life imprisonment until natural death for repeatedly assaulting a 10-year-old girl over three years and impregnating her. According to PTI, Special Judge Laxmikant A. Bidwai of the Kalyan court on Friday, November 6, observed that convict Uttam Nikalje, who worked as a…
Relief for 70 lakh farmers as government allows offline crop registrtion
Around 70 lakh farmers in Maharashtra facing technical glitches with the Centre’s Digital Crop Survey mobile app can now register their crops offline via the e-ferfar system, an official said. An official on Saturday, November 7 said that following directions from Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, the state revenue department on Friday issued a Government Resolution…
Maharashtra ATS arrests wanted Naxalite carrying Rs 10 lakh bounty in Thane
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a wanted Naxalite carrying a bounty of Rs 10 lakh from Thane district, an official said on Saturday. Sanjay Sarju Yadav (45), a resident of Devgaon village in Jharkhand’s Palamu district, was apprehended from the Thakurli area based on specific intelligence, the official said, PTI reported. Wanted Naxalite…
Sharad Pawar discharged from Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday
NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar was discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday after undergoing treatment for a chest and respiratory infection. #WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar discharged from Breach Candy Hospital after undergoing treatment for a respiratory and chest infection https://t.co/ywAqpVnkJm — ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2026 According to PTI, Pawar…
Thane: Police vehicle catches fire near Nitin Company Junction in Wagle Estate
A police vehicle caught fire near Nitin Company Junction in Louiswadi, Wagle Estate, Thane West, during the early hours of Saturday, November 7. According to information provided by the Pachpakhadi Fire Station, the incident was reported at around 12:04 am, opposite Axis Bank, near Nitin Company Junction. The vehicle involved was a Mahindra Scorpio police…
Man strangles wife after row over students’ fathers visiting home, dies by suicide
Majid Khan, aged 50, allegedly murdered his wife Tabassum Khan, aged 41, after an argument. This dispute stemmed from Majid’s suspicions regarding Tabassum’s character due to her tuition classes. Following the incident at around 5am, he left their home in Takipada, Nalasopara West. Later that afternoon, he jumped in front of a moving train at…
BEST files police complaint over ‘missing’ bus stop after Sena MLA rebuilds shelter in Mumbai’s Andheri
BEST recently filed a police complaint about a missing bus shelter in Andheri, which had been rebuilt. The new structure was attributed to Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel, generating controversy during a committee meeting. Concerns were raised about the legitimacy of the new shelter and permissions for its construction. A senior BEST official expressed surprise…
Woman 54 but hubby under age limit, Bombay HC OKs surrogacy
A 54-year-old woman from Nashik has been allowed to pursue surrogacy by Bombay HC. The couple approached the court after their request for surrogacy was denied due to age limitations. The court’s ruling emphasizes a purposive interpretation of the surrogacy law. It aims to protect surrogate mothers and the rights of children born through surrogacy….
