Mumbai to get four new police stations in city

The Maharashtra government has approved the establishment of four new police stations in Mumbai as part of a restructuring of existing police divisions to improve policing and response times in rapidly growing areas, officials said. According to a recently issued Government Resolution (GR), the new police stations will come up in suburban Mumbai. New police…

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Crocodile rescued from Kurla pond after continuous monitoring

A 2.5-foot-long crocodile was rescued from a pond in Mumbai`s Kurla on Friday, days after mid-day reported increasing concerns about unusual wildlife sightings in the area. The reptile was safely captured by the Maharashtra Forest Department with assistance from the NGO SARRP India, officials said. The rescue operation required round-the-clock monitoring, as officials and trained…

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Maharashtra becomes first state to deploy AI-powered MahaCrimeOS

In view of speeding up cybercrime investigations, Maharashtra has become the first Indian state to equip its police force with an artificial intelligence-powered platform. The AI-driven system, called MahaCrimeOS AI, was unveiled at the Microsoft AI Tour in Mumbai, marking a major step in India`s digital policing efforts, reported ANI.  Developed by CyberEye in partnership…

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Maharashtra close to becoming ‘naxalism-free’, says Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said Maharashtra is on the brink of becoming “Naxalism-free,” crediting the state’s progress to sustained police action and development-focused policies. Speaking at a review meeting of the state-level committee formed under the National Plan and Action Framework, Fadnavis noted that the Central government has set a nationwide target…

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Ravindra Chavan says ruling partners will jointly contest Maha local body polls

Maharashtra BJP President Ravindra Chavan on Friday firmly rejected allegations that the party was coercing leaders from alliance partners or the Opposition to switch sides, asserting that the BJP has always adhered to “coalition dharma” within the ruling Mahayuti, reported news agency IANS. He stressed the accommodative nature of the alliance under Chief Minister Devendra…

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Maharashtra clears amendments, prepares to roll out new Lokayukta Act

Nearly two years after it was first passed, Maharashtra is finally poised to implement its new Lokayukta Act, following the State Legislature’s approval of key amendments recommended by the Central Government. The development marks a significant step toward bolstering transparency and accountability in public administration and comes amid persistent demands from veteran social activist Anna…

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Navi Mumbai police control room numbers non-functional

For the past four to five days, Navi Mumbai residents attempting to reach the police through the three control room numbers displayed on Google have found all of them non-functional, raising serious concern over emergency access in the city. Calls to the listed numbers — 022-27574928, 022-27574947, and 022-27574948 — resulted in either an audio…

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Mumbai: Father booked for abuse of disabled teenage boy

An educational institution that provides learning and behavioural support to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities alerted the police after a 17-year-old student shared disturbing details during a counselling session. The abuse that the teen spoke about is alleged to have taken place at the family’s South Mumbai residence, officials said. The centre’s psychologist had…

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ED conducts 40 raids to track funding of alleged ISIS-inspired ‘Al Sham’ zone

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) tightened its focus on suspected funding channels linked to the alleged ISIS-inspired ‘Al Sham’ zone created in Borivli-Padgha belt near Bhiwandi. Acting on intelligence from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), the agency on Thursday carried out nearly 40 coordinated searches across Maharashtra, Delhi, Kolkata, Uttar Pradesh,…

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Shaina NC backs SIR process, slams Opposition for creating ‘needless fear’

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Thursday defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list, asserting that it is a “regular, constitutionally-approved process” conducted periodically by the Election Commission across the country and accusing the Opposition of “creating needless fear for political mileage,” reported news agency ANI. “The Special Intensive Revision of the…

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Mumbai Diary: Friday Dossier

Winging it as a babysitter An egret seems to stand guard as a buffalo calf catches a few winks at a shed in Aarey Colony, Goregaon Chilean vibes on Dharavi’s street canvas Children work on the mural (right) kids pose with Cindy Sandoval (centre, in grey tshirt) in front of the completed mural The children…

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Maharashtra to build India’s largest shipyard; Fadnavis pushes for 2026 deadline

Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis, while chairing a review meeting of the Ports Development Department at the Legislature’s Council Hall in Nagpur cited that Maharashtra is set to become home to India’s largest shipyard. Citing the state’s 720-km coastline, the strategic development of the upcoming Vadhavan Port, and strong maritime growth prospects, the Maharashtra CM…

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State announces new policy to rehabilitate SGNP residents

The Maharashtra Government has announced a policy to rehabilitate tribal families and approximately 25,000 slum dwellers residing within the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) in Mumbai, Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde said in the state assembly on Monday. The move is expected to free up a significant portion of the park for conservation. Speaking…

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