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Nigerian held with mephedrone worth Rs 66.18 lakh in Thane

A Nigerian national was arrested allegedly with mephedrone worth Rs 66.18 lakh in Maharashtra`s Thane district, a police official said on Thursday, reported the PTI. John James Francis alias Onah Chiedozie Ethelber alias John Ezugwa Francis (45), a resident of Masjid Bunder in south Mumbai, was held by the Thane Crime Branch`s Anti Narcotics Cell…

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PWD begins water sprinkling to curb dust on Aarey’s under-construction road

The Public Works Department (PWD) has begun sprinkling water on the under-construction road stretch from Aarey Market to Royal Palms following concerns raised about severe dust pollution. This action comes after Mid-Day highlighted lapses in dust mitigation protocols during road construction in Aarey Milk Colony, which were causing significant inconvenience to residents and motorists. Spread…

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GPS-tagged vulture`s 4,000-km journey ends in electrocution in Tamil Nadu

In an unfortunate incident, a GPS-tagged vulture, which had embarked on an extraordinary 4,000-kilometre journey from the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra, tragically died of electrocution near Thirumayam Range in Tamil Nadu`s Pudukottai Division. The white-rumped vulture, tagged as N11, was part of India’s ambitious Jatayu Conservation Project, an initiative aimed at reviving critically…

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Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna`s `Chhaava` trailer release date announced

Vicky Kaushal steps into an avatar like never before, embodying the indomitable spirit of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in the upcoming epic saga Chhaava. Unveiled on the momentous anniversary of Sambhaji Maharaj`s coronation, Maddock Films presents a breathtaking new poster that captures Vicky Kaushal in a look that redefines grandeur and power. Adorned in royal regalia…

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Mumbai Marathon: BEST announces suspension of some bus services during event

The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply And Transport (BEST) on Thursday announced additional bus services for the upcoming Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025 on Januray 19. In an official statement the BEST said that the Mumbai Marathon route will cover areas including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Hutatma Chowk, Churchgate, Marine Drive, Pedder Road, Haji Ali, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mahim,…

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Dhananjay Munde’s gang behind devastation of Deshmukh family, claims Jarange

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Thursday accused the ‘gang’ associated with Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde of devastating the family of Beed’s Massajog village sarpanch, Santosh Deshmukh, who was murdered last month. Jarange, a vocal advocate for Maratha reservations, alleged that the group led by Munde was more focused on gaining financial benefits from politics…

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Maharashtra to set up `Innovation City` to boost start-up ecosystem: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced plans to develop an “Innovation City” in the state, following the model of Gujarat’s GIFT City. Fadnavis outlined this initiative at a forum focused on start-ups and technology in Mumbai, emphasising the necessity to bolster Maharashtra’s role as a leader in India’s burgeoning start-up ecosystem. The new “Innovation…

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