The Shivaji Park police have arrested three people—the director of a jewellery brand, an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and a citizen of Uzbekistan—for allegedly duping investors of R13.48 crore through a Ponzi scheme. The accused lured victims with promises of high weekly returns, exclusive offers, and rewards for referrals via a flashy app. An…

The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a self-limiting isolated virus, which is always in the atmosphere,” say paediatricians. Ideally, they (paediatricians) provide symptomatic treatment for seasonal flu with fever, cold and cough, which is caused by self-limiting viruses, that last for a mere four days, and in case of secondary bacterial infection, they provide antibiotics. Dr…

The police have revealed that the suspects involved in the recent shooting of Rajaram Thoke, a garbage contractor, at Sanpada in Navi Mumbai zoomed past 100 to 150 CCTV cameras during their escape. However, due to poor maintenance of the devices, the authorities haven’t been able to obtain clear footage of the motorcycle or its…

Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for January 9. Aries   March 21 – April 20Make sure you leave home on time for a breakfast meeting with an important…

The road less taken Youngsters explore the untrodden path as they trek up the Kharghar hills.  Let’s build and connect Moments from the plays Samer (right) the English play Hunt during the 2024 edition The third edition of Connections India, an initiative by the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) and National Theatre, UK, will…

The Bangur Nagar Police in north Mumbai`s Goregaon have arrested a delivery executive working for an e-commerce website for allegedly removing a mobile phone from a parcel, replacing it with a diary, and delivering it to the customer, the police said on Tuesday. The suspect was identified as Nikhil Sonar,19, said an official. According to…

An 80-year-old woman and her maid were taken hostage allegedly by two unidentified men and their hands, legs, and faces were bound with cello tape before they were robbed in Vile Parle area of Mumbai, police said on Saturday. The senior citizen was rescued after her son arrived at home, an official said. The Vile…

Dr Sukanta Majumdar, the Minister of State for Education and Development of the North East Region, launched the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Bombay`s Sustainability Policy on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward environmental conservation and sustainable development.  His visit included a series of high-level meetings, presentations, and facility tours showcasing IIT-Bombay’s contributions to research, innovation,…

A snatcher allegedly forced his way into a house in Malad East of north Mumbai and snatched a gold chain from a woman who was cooking in her kitchen, the police said on Tuesday. The accused escaped from the spot after assaulting the woman by kicking her, said an official. According to the police sources,…

Tragedy struck in Maharashtra`s Nashik district on Monday evening as two school students lost their lives in a road accident near the Manmad Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Nandgaon taluka, police said on Tuesday. The incident, involving a truck and a two-wheeler, led to public outrage and a brief road blockade by local residents….

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has given in-principle approval for the implementation of the cable car project through ropeway in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) in the future.  The approval was conveyed to the state officials in a meeting in New Delhi, which was also attended by State Transport Minister Pratap…

A 210 meter long bridge crossing the National Highway (NH) 48 in Gujarat for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project has been completed, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NSRCL) said on Tuesday. According to an official statement, a 210 meter long PSC (Pre-stressed concrete) bridge designed to cross over National Highway-48 (Delhi-Chennai) at Vaghaldhara village…

The Maharashtra government has announced that toll collection through FASTag will become mandatory across all toll plazas in the state starting from April 1. The decision, approved by the state cabinet on Tuesday, is part of the government`s efforts to streamline toll collection and enhance the efficiency of traffic management at toll booths. The cabinet,…

A case of rioting and assault against a police team has been registered involving 20 people, including the owner and employees of a restaurant in Maharashtra`s Thane city. The incident, which unfolded shortly after midnight on January 5, has led to the booking of several individuals, including the restaurant`s owner, for obstructing a police inspection…

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) on Tuesday directed the health department in the district to remain vigilant and urged citizens not to panic amid the HMPV outbreak, an official statement said. It said that there have been reports of an outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, and some cases have also been detected…

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said it is following the Union and state health department guidelines on Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) and has not detected any cases in Mumbai so far. A comparison of respiratory infections between December 2023 and December 2024 shows no significant increase in Mumbai, the BMC said on Tuesday. “BMC is taking…

A police constable from Navi Mumbai has been booked for allegedly subjecting his wife to physical and mental cruelty, as reported by the authorities on Tuesday. The case was filed following a complaint by the 32-year-old woman, who claimed to have been enduring harassment at the hands of her husband since 2013. According to the…

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up to launch the second phase of its extensive membership campaign in Maharashtra, aiming to recruit 1.5 crore new primary members, as part of its broader strategy to establish itself as the largest political party in the state. The campaign, which is expected to gain momentum from January…

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation`s (MTDC) new tourist residency at Navegaon Dam in Gondia district, which is expected to become a prime destination for tourists visiting the Nagzira Tiger Reserve. The inauguration took place virtually after a cabinet meeting at the Maharashtra Secretariat. Present at the event were Deputy Chief…