Mumbai

Maharashtra seat-sharing dynamics: A closer look

16 Mar 2024 04:10 AM IST

As negotiations intensify within the political arena of Maharashtra, the evolving seat-sharing formulas of Mahayuti and MVA alliances shed light on the distribution of power among key players, notably BJP and Congress, within their respective coalitions. The emerging breakdown suggests a significant portion of seats being contested by BJP, accounting

IndiGo to commence direct flights between Mumbai and Colombo

16 Mar 2024 04:03 AM IST

IndiGo has recently unveiled plans to introduce new direct flights connecting Mumbai with Colombo, scheduled to commence from April 12. Operating three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, these flights aim to significantly enhance connectivity between Mumbai, the financial hub of India, and Colombo, the capital city of

‘Who believes what he says?’: Girish Mahajan takes jibe at Rahul Gandhi

16 Mar 2024 03:59 AM IST

Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Girish Mahajan took a dig at Rahul Gandhi’s road show in Nashik stating that people do not believe what the Congress leader says. Speaking to ANI, the BJP minister said, “The chairs were empty during his programme in Nashik…Nobody is ready to listen to what

5% water cut implemented in Mumbai until April 24

16 Mar 2024 03:54 AM IST

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated a 5% water cut across the city effective from today. This action is in response to the scheduled inspection and cleaning activities planned at BMC’s Bhandup water purification plant. The BMC emphasized that the Bhandup water purification plant stands as one of the

‘Biggest scam in country…’: Sena (UBT) leader Raut targets BJP over electoral bonds case

16 Mar 2024 03:40 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday accused the BJP of being a core beneficiary of the electoral bonds purchased by the gaming and gambling companies. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleged the Bharatiya Janata Party of being involved in the “biggest scam in the country”. According to

ED raids multiple locations in extortion case

08 Mar 2024 06:32 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted searches at multiple locations in Mumbai, in connection with a case registered against an extortion case accused Hiren Bhagat alias Romi Bhagat, along with some others. The probe agency also raided premises linked to one prominent Chartered Accountant, identified as Rajesh Chaturvedi. The

Mumbai: Police registers FIR after Maha Assembly Speaker’s email account hacked

06 Mar 2024 07:35 AM IST

Marine drive police have registered FIR against `unknown` under relevant sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Information Technology (IT) Act on Tuesday after unknown person used/ hacked personal email ID of Rahul Narwekar to send an email to Maharashtra Governor`s office, Mumbai police informed. Investigation in the case is

Maoist links case: HC acquits ex-DU professor Saibaba, says prosecution failed to prove charges

06 Mar 2024 07:33 AM IST

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Tuesday acquitted former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba, who was arrested for suspected Maoist links, and other co-accused in the case and allowed their appeals against convictions. A division bench of Justices Vinay G Joshi and Valmiki SA Menezes, which

Make care and empathy towards patients a part of your treatment regime: Hiranandani

06 Mar 2024 07:32 AM IST

Mumbai-based Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital (Multi-Specialty Hospital) recently celebrated its completion of 20 years with a gala evening full of Entertainment and Awards/Felicitations programs. On this occasion, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani said, “No doubt, today in healthcare the technology and human expertise are playing a vital role in the treatment

Mumbai customs recover marijuana concealed inside a pressure washer

06 Mar 2024 07:30 AM IST

Airport Special Cargo Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-III recovered the concealment of 447 grams of marijuana imported from Thailand and arrested one accused involved in the import on Tuesday, an official said. According to the customs officials, the marijuana was concealed inside a pressure washer. An investigation is going into the

Pune to impose penalty on unpaid water bills

06 Mar 2024 07:26 AM IST

Commercial and residential incomes are evading payment of water bills. Therefore, the Water Supply Department of the Municipal Corporation has decided to levy a penalty interest of one percent per month on the non-paying income. This decision will be implemented from April 1. The arrears of commercial and residential water bills in

Prakash Ambedkar’s dissatisfaction addressed; specific date disclosed

06 Mar 2024 07:25 AM IST

Prakash Ambedkar recently posted a video. In this video, he called upon the excluded workers to attend the meetings convened by the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Prakash Ambedkar stated that the Maha Vikas Aghadi does not fully include the excluded Bahujan Aghadi. Will Prakash Ambedkar take on a different role