The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) on Thursday met to discuss the fare hike proposals of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) passenger fares and also fares of taxis and autos. However, a formal decision on the amount of hike and the date of implementation will be made within the next three days after…

The police have arrested a 20-year-old man for raping a 75-year-old woman in Goregaon’s Dindoshi area. The incident took place on January 8. According to the police, the senior citizen had been living alone in a small house while her daughter and sister, who live nearby, occasionally visited her.  Police said they were able to…

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has countered Opposition criticism regarding the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed with Indian companies during his visit to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. Fadnavis highlighted the presence of top CEOs at the event, emphasising it as an ideal platform for fostering business relationships and securing investments. He dismissed…

Though there were 122 fewer deaths on the Mumbai suburban railway in 2024 compared to the preceding year, the number of lives lost due to natural and unnatural causes last year—2468—is still high. For the past two years, the Kalyan, Thane, Borivli and Vasai railway police station jurisdictions saw the highest number of fatalities resulting…

In a high-stakes operation, the Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC) of the Mumbai Crime Branch apprehended notorious gangster D K Rao after a dramatic 50-60 km car chase across several city neighbourhoods on Wednesday. Rao, who is wanted in an extortion case registered on January 1, was finally cornered at Sion Circle after hours of evading capture….

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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday hinted that his party may contest the upcoming local bodies elections in the state on its own, stating that his cadres were keen on it and that he would decide on it at the appropriate time, reported the PTI. Hitting out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah…

Flights to and from Kolkata airport experienced significant disruptions on Thursday due to foggy weather, leaving passengers stranded for over two hours. Similar weather-related issues were reported at Leh and Guwahati airports. By 4 pm, at least 28 flights to and from Mumbai had been delayed due to fog conditions at various airports across India….

The Ghatkopar Police in Mumbai have apprehended a gang of four individuals accused of stealing Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to smuggle alcohol from Rajasthan to Gujarat, the police said. The matter first surfaced on December 17 when a Ghatkopar-based doctor (51) approached the police, stating that his newly bought Hyundai Creta SUV, worth up to…

Following a safety inspection conducted by the police and bomb squads, Ryan Global School has been given the all-clear, a school spokesperson said in an official statement on Thursday. It said that the school will resume operating normally from tomorrow (Friday). A spokesperson for the Ryan Schools said, “The school had received a security threat earlier…

Mumbai police have deployed two constables in two shifts outside Saif Ali Khan`s Bandra residence following the knife attack on the actor by an intruder on January 16, an official said on Thursday, PTI reported. Khan was stabbed multiple times allegedly by Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir (30) known as Vijay Das, a…

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, who leads the ruling Shiv Sena on Thursday warned the Shiv Sena (UBT) saying that if the rival party did not stop criticising his party and the Mahayuti alliance, then the Uddhav Thackeray-led party will be left with only two MLAs out of the present 20, PTI reported. He said…

An injured Himalayan Griffon Vulture was rescued from a village in Uran, Raigad by FON (Friends of Nature), the officials said on Thursday. The rescued Himalayan Griffon Vulture was later handed over to RAWW (Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare) by the Uran Range of the Forest Department for its treatment and rehabilitation, they said. The…

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Thursday said that it has secured USD 40 billion (around Rs 3.5 lakh crore) investment at the Davos 2025. The MMRDA has signed 11 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth USD 40 billion (around Rs 3.5 lakh crore) at World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. The achievement…

The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) in Maharashtra has announced that the last date for online registration and selection of tenements under its “My Preferred CIDCO Home” scheme has been extended till January 31, the officials said. In an official statement, CIDCO announced that the 31st January 2025 will be the last date for online…

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday targeted the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government, saying that out of the 29 investment MoUs signed on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, only one company is from outside India, PTI reported. The annual five-day meeting of the WEF is underway in Switzerland`s Davos…

City based NGO Majlis (protecting rights of women and children) in collaboration with the Women and Child Development (WCD) Department, Mumbai City organised a roundtable of stakeholders to address pressing challenges in implementing the Manodhairya Scheme, Special Relief measures, and the role of Special Educators, Translators, and Interpreters. The meeting was attended by representatives from…

A Mumbai school received a bomb threat on Thursday after which the police and explosive detection team dispatched to probe, the police said, reported the ANI inputs. The bomb threat was received through an email and emergency response teams were dispatched to the school, the official said. Acting on the police and explosive detection team…

The third piece of the knife used in Saif Ali Khan attack case that took place in his Bandra home on January 16 has been recovered by Mumbai Police, a police official said on Thursday, PTI reported. As per PTI, Khan was allegedly attacked by Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir (30) also known…

Mumbai airport has seen a major growth in cargo operations in the year 2024 with a 17 per cent increase in international cargo volumes, an official statement said on Thursday. It said that the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) capped off 2024 on a high note, solidifying its role as a cornerstone of India`s…

Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane has caused an uproar with his controversial comments regarding the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, questioning the authenticity of the incident. Rane, a BJP leader, raised doubts about the attack during a public gathering in Pune, speculating whether the stabbing was real or merely an act. He remarked, “I…

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) have initiated a joint inquiry into the tragic incident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, in which 13 passengers lost their lives, as per PTI reports. The tragedy occurred on Wednesday evening when 13 passengers of the Mumbai-bound Pushpak Express were run over by the Karnataka Express, which…

A dwarf sperm whale was discovered stranded at Tondavli near Sarjekot in Maharashtra`s Sindhudurg district, sparking a rescue operation to return the marine mammal to deeper waters. The incident occurred along the coast of Sindhudurg, a region located southeast of Mumbai, known for its scenic beaches and rich marine life. Local authorities and rescuers swiftly…

In a major break through to prove that the accused in actor Saif Ali Khan attack case is originally from Bangladesh, the Mumbai Police on Thursday recovered the driving license of the accused that was issues in Bangladesh, an official said. The Bandra Police which has been investigating the matter recovered the learner and driving license…

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, has firmly assured that there will be no recovery of funds disbursed under the state’s “Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana” (Ladki Bahin Scheme), which provides financial assistance to women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Launched ahead of the 2024 state assembly elections, the scheme offers eligible women a monthly allowance…

Maharashtra`s Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, has announced that the state has secured a record investment commitment of over Rs 15 lakh crore and nearly 15 lakh job opportunities at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting. According to Fadnavis, the driving force behind this unprecedented success is the global community`s trust in Prime Minister Narendra…

About 4,200 chicks were found dead in a poultry farm in Latur district in Maharashtra, days after nearly 60 crows succumbed to bird flu, an official said on Thursday, PTI reported. The five to six-day-old birds died in the  Dhalegaon village, Ahmedpur tehsil, and samples of the carcasses have been sent to the State Animal…

On January 22, a motorcyclist in Vasai narrowly escaped unhurt after a big cat reportedly attempted to pounce on him late Tuesday night as he was returning home from work, the police said. Following the alleged attack, the motorcyclist, identified as Shah Rukh Khan, fell off his bike on a country-made road and shouted for…

Lilavati Hospital has announced a strategic collaboration with Mayo Clinic USA to establish a 300-bed Cancer Care Institute in Mumbai, a hospital in Gift City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, and a comprehensive Nursing Excellence Programme, reported news agency PTI. The Maharashtra government has agreed to allocate land for the Cancer Care Institute near the private hospital in…

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani conducted a site inspection of the proposed redevelopment project of Topiwala Municipal Market in Goregaon West on 23rd January 2025. He emphasised expediting the construction process and prioritising the rehabilitation of stall owners by providing them with functional spaces at the earliest. During the inspection, local…