Mumbai

School principal suspended after students visit mosque and perform rituals

13 Sep 2023 11:47 AM IST

The principal of a private school in Goa has been suspended following a police complaint filed by a right-wing organization. The complaint alleges that Class 11 students were taken to a mosque for a workshop and compelled to partake in religious rituals. A member of the school’s management confirmed the

BKC roads closed for bullet train station construction until June 2024

13 Sep 2023 11:45 AM IST

Two vital roads in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) will be closed to accommodate the construction of an underground railway station for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National High-Speed Rail Corporation bullet train project. The closures will remain in effect until June 30, 2024. The affected routes include the stretch from the diamond bourse junction

Situation under control, says police on clashes in Satara

13 Sep 2023 11:44 AM IST

The situation in now normal in Mahashtra’s Satara district, where one person was killed and 10 others suffered injuries after a clash broke out between two groups following an “objectionable” social media post, police said. Kolhapur Special Inspector General Sunil Phulari late on Monday said that police have full control

NIA announces reward for information on 4 accused in ISIS module case

13 Sep 2023 11:43 AM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has issued a cash reward of Rs 3 lakh for each of the four wanted individuals linked to the ISIS Pune module case. An official statement confirmed this incentive for providing vital information about the fugitives. The individuals in question have been identified as Mohmmed

Ponzi Scheme: 11 bank accounts and assets worth Rs 170 crores

13 Sep 2023 11:41 AM IST

The Economic Offences Wing of the Mumbai Police has freezed 11 bank accounts belonging to Bliss consultants and their proprietor Ashesh Mehta and his wife, Shivangi Lad Mehta, and also freezed five residential premises belonging to the untraceable couple of Ponzi scheme floated by the couple. Five premises costing approximately

Cloudy skies and chance of light rain

13 Sep 2023 11:38 AM IST

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast, predicting predominantly overcast conditions in Mumbai and its suburbs with a possibility of light rainfall. Rainfall statistics for September 11, from 8 am to September 12, 8 am, indicate minimal precipitation in the region: Mumbai City – 0.82 mm, Eastern Suburbs

Aquatech and DataVolt sign MoU for water cooling and recycling technology cooperation

13 Sep 2023 11:37 AM IST

Aquatech Systems Asia Pvt. Ltd. of Pune, India, and DataVolt Information Technology Company (DataVolt) of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for water cooling and recycling technology cooperation and services. This collaboration was formalized immediately following the G20 Summit held in New Delhi, India, as part

Jarange ready to end fast, but won’t leave protest site till govt issues Kunbi caste certificates

13 Sep 2023 11:36 AM IST

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has expressed his willingness to end his indefinite hunger strike, but under one condition: the Maharashtra government must initiate the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates to Maratha community members in the Marathwada region. Jarange, who has been fasting since August 29 at Antarwali Sarati village

Maratha reservation issue poses challenge for Shinde-Fadnavis-Pawar govt

13 Sep 2023 11:35 AM IST

The resurgence of the Maratha reservation issue in Maharashtra, highlighted by the recent police lathi-charge incident during a protest in Jalna, has catapulted the matter back into the spotlight after four years of relative calm. The aftermath of the Jalna incident has triggered protests across the state, including in the

Disqualification hearing for Shiv Sena MLAs set for September 14

13 Sep 2023 11:34 AM IST

The hearing on the disqualification of 54 Shiv Sena MLAs from both the factions of Shiv Sena-led by chief minister Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray is scheduled to begin from September 14. It has been four months since the Supreme Court verdict on the disqualification of the 16 rebel Shiv

Maharashtra govt to withdraw cases against Maratha quota protesters

13 Sep 2023 11:33 AM IST

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde has announced the withdrawal of police cases against pro-Maratha reservation protesters in Jalna district, which has been the focal point of the ongoing agitation. Shinde also made a plea to quota activist Manoj Jarange to conclude his indefinite hunger strike. Furthermore, Shinde revealed the suspension

Maratha stir lathi-charge: Govt suspends 2 senior police officers

13 Sep 2023 11:28 AM IST

Maharashtra government seems to be in action after chief minister Eknath Shinde made an announcement late Monday night to meet the demand of taking stern action against erring police officer for allegedly misusing their official power and resorting to lathi-charge in Jalna during Maratha reservation agitation 13 days back in