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Demolition of 14 constructions in Goregaon West clears way for SV Road widening, easing traffic congestion | File Photo Mumbai: Around 14 constructions in Goregaon West, which were hindering the widening of Swami Vivekanand (S.V.) Road, were demolished on Monday. As per the city’s rehabilitation policy, the affected residents have been provided with financial compensation … Read more

Malad Investment Scam: Actress Among Victims of ₹2.63 Crore Fraud; Case Filed Against 11 Individuals | Representational image Mumbai: A gang in the Malad area has been accused of defrauding multiple individuals, including film actress Dipu Seshram Sharma, also known as Dipu Kanhaiya Mulchandani, of Rs 2.63 crores. The group allegedly lured victims by promising … Read more

Mumbai: After 85 days of intense investigation, the Mumbai Crime Branch on Monday submitted a comprehensive 4,590-page chargesheet in the Baba Siddique murder case to the special MCOCA court. The chargesheet names 26 arrested accused and three absconding suspects – Shubham Lonkar, Zeeshan Akhtar and Anmol Bishnoi. According to the chargesheet, a contract of Rs17 … Read more

Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered another case against IRS officer CPS Chauhan, the then Joint Development Commissioner (JDC) at SEEPZ SEZ, along with his relative, two private persons and a private company. Last month, the CBI had arrested seven public servants including Chauhan in a separate case of bribery involving allegations … Read more

Coldwave grips Mumbai as temperatures dip to 14°C, with hazy skies expected throughout the week | Representational Image Mumbai: Mumbaikars need to brace for more chills as the city is likely to witness another coldwave of the season this week. On Monday the island city saw a massive drop of 6 degrees Celsius in the … Read more

Bhiwandi police arrest Abu Siddiqui Shaikh, a Bangladeshi national, for residing illegally in Navi Basti | Representational Image Thane: The Bhiwandi City police arrested one Bangladeshi national, who was allegedly residing illegally in Bhiwandi without valid visas or documentation. The Bangladeshi national has been identified as Abu Siddiqui Shaikh, 45, a labourer residing at Navi … Read more

SHRC probes Thane Central Prison for alleged bribery related to basic amenities and overcrowding issues | File photo Mumbai: Taking cognizance of a complaint received via email regarding alleged corruption in Thane Central Prison related to space allocation and access to clean water, the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has directed the concerned departments … Read more

Mumbai: Merely following a girl or a victim once, will not amount to stalking as prescribed under the 354-D of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the provisions under the Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has held. The court acquitted two boys from charges … Read more

Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized a prime property in South Mumbai, valued at approximately Rs 847 crore, linked to the late Iqbal Mirchi, a key associate of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. The property, located at New Roshan Talkies on Patthe Bapurao Marg in Girgaon, was confiscated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act … Read more

Online post against NCP chief: Pervert mindset not good for society, says Supriya Sule | Photo by PTI Mumbai: In a major political switch, at least 8 MPs from the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are likely to join Ajit Pawar. These MPs are in close contact with the Ajit Pawar faction and are … Read more