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HC declines to halt ban on pan masala in Maharashtra

16 Mar 2024 04:55 AM IST

The Bombay High Court has refused to grant a stay on the order issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) imposing a ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution, transport, and sale of pan masala, comprising tobacco and areca nuts, across Maharashtra. During the hearing on Thursday, the court reiterated

Three arrested on train after theft

16 Mar 2024 04:52 AM IST

Authorities in Maharashtra have apprehended three individuals accused of orchestrating a burglary in Palghar district, where jewelry and cash valued at approximately Rs 7.5 lakh were stolen from a residence. The culprits were intercepted while attempting to flee on a long-distance train, according to a senior police official. Senior Inspector

House of Hiranandani is now Great Place To Work Certified

16 Mar 2024 04:50 AM IST

House of Hiranandani, a premium real estate developer, has been Great Place To Work® Certified™ in India from December 2023 to December 2024. The certification is a testament to the company’s unique work culture, which is founded on principles of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. It reflects the positive experiences of

Multi-level marketing firm raided in Rs 200 Cr fraud probe

16 Mar 2024 04:47 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raids at numerous locations in Maharashtra associated with KBC Multitrade, a Multi-level Marketing (MLM) company implicated in defrauding individuals to the tune of over 200 crore rupees, officials disclosed on Thursday. Search operations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) were carried out

Former BMC corporator accused of fabricating documents to obtain OBC certificate

16 Mar 2024 04:44 AM IST

Murji Patel, a former Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) corporator representing Andheri (East), finds himself embroiled in legal trouble as the Shahu Nagar police in Mumbai have booked him for allegedly submitting counterfeit documents to acquire an Other Backward Caste (OBC) certificate. These purported documents were presented before the Election Commission

Man sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping ex-employer’s son, demanding ransom

16 Mar 2024 04:38 AM IST

A sessions court handed down a life sentence to Rajendra Ramfakire for the kidnapping of his former employer’s 12-year-old son in 2016. The abduction, which occurred in South Mumbai, involved the demand of a hefty ransom of Rs 5 lakh. Ramfakire was found guilty of several charges, including kidnapping for

Two Coast Guard employees held for raping colleague’s Teenage Daughter

16 Mar 2024 04:34 AM IST

Two employees of the Indian Coast Guard have been arrested for allegedly raping their colleague’s 15-year-old daughter in Mumbai, a police official said on Friday. The incident took place on October 17 of last year in the house of one of the two accused in a northern suburb of the

Maharashtra and Haryana face challenges in electric vehicle transition: Study

16 Mar 2024 04:29 AM IST

A comprehensive study by the International Forum for Environment, Sustainability, and Technology (iFOREST) has shed light on the intricate dynamics surrounding the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in India. It marks the first nationwide examination of the implications, both positive and negative, of this transformative shift in the automotive industry.

LTTS secures landmark $100 mn cybersecurity project with Maharashtra govt

16 Mar 2024 04:25 AM IST

L&T Technology Services (LTTS), a mid-sized leader in engineering and technology solutions, announced on Friday a significant milestone in securing a $100 million (approximately Rs 800 crore) cybersecurity project from the Maharashtra State Cyber Department. Headquartered in Mumbai, LTTS, a listed subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), revealed its plans

Shakti Pumps surges 5% on securing Rs 93-cr Maharashtra order

16 Mar 2024 04:23 AM IST

Shakti Pumps (India) witnessed a surge of 5% in early trade on March 15, following the announcement of securing a significant Rs 93-crore work order. At 9:22 am, the stock was trading at Rs 1,281.55, up Rs 61 on the BSE, with buy orders outnumbering sellers. The company disclosed that

Pankaja Munde vows to safeguard sister’s political legacy

16 Mar 2024 04:19 AM IST

Following the BJP’s announcement of Pankaja Munde as its candidate for the Beed seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the party’s national secretary expressed her commitment to ensuring her sister, Pritam Munde Khade, retains her political footing. Pankaja Munde, addressing reporters a day after her nomination, underscored her dedication

RSS annual Pratinidhi Sabha begins, to conduct voter awareness campaign for LS polls

16 Mar 2024 04:15 AM IST

Volunteers from the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) are set to embark on a door-to-door campaign urging people to participate more actively in the voting process. The Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) volunteers will create awareness among people to exercise their voting rights. A key annual meeting, Akhil Bhartiya Pratinidhi Sabha of