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MUMBAI: A new nationwide survey of 1,200 doctors claims that India’s medical workforce is under mounting strain. 91% of doctors would discourage their children from choosing medicine as a profession in the current climate. Nearly half, 47%, said they had actively considered leaving the profession.The study reports that 67% doctors have faced medico-legal complaints and…

MUMBAI: If the relentless upsurge in bullion prices over prolonged war between Russia-Ukraine and the turbulence in the Middle East were not enough, the actual breakout of war in West Asia has aggravated rates once again.Bullion traders and their associations speculate that gold could attain Rs 2 lakh per 10 gm and silver may well…

Maharashtra tourists stranded in UAE return on Shinde-arranged flights (File Photo) MUMBAI: A total of 164 tourists from Maharashtra, stranded in the United Arab Emirates amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict, returned home in two special flights arranged by deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, a Shiv Sena functionary said on Wednesday. The two aircraft, carrying 76 and…

MUMBAI: Trombay police on Saturday busted a flatgrabbing racket involving forged allotment documents with the arrest of two women who were illegally occupying two of the around 30 residential units in a Mhadadeveloped police quarters in Mankhurd.Police received information about unauthorised occupation in Building No. 21 and found Sufia Khatun Mohammad Shamim Khan (44), a…

Mumbai: In 2 separate judgments, the Bombay high court on Friday quashed 2 FIRs filed by the CBI. One was against GTL Infrastructure Ltd (GTLIL) and others, including unknown public servants, in a cheating and criminal conspiracy case over Rs 11,000 crore loans from a consortium of 19 banks and financial institutions. The other was…

Mumbai: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday lamented the decline of humour in speeches, stating that the “absolute joy” of witty speeches is fading as people now exercise “utmost precaution” to avoid being misinterpreted.Speaking at the Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Diwas celebration at the Vidhan Bhavan here, Fadnavis said that when humour is sometimes…

MUMBAI: Areeb Majeed, an accused in an ISIS-linked case, has claimed that two individuals posing as Army officers approached him and offered to “wipe out” his trial if he joined a covert operation. The court has now sought responses from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and local police. Majeed, arrested in 2014 under anti-terror laws,…

MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday inaugurated the newly constructed Tardeo–Nagpada–Mumbai Central flyover through video conferencing, marking the reopening of a crucial east-west corridor in south Mumbai.The flyover replaces a 130-year-old British-era bridge near Mumbai Central that had been declared unsafe and later demolished. With the new structure now operational, authorities expect smoother…

Mumbai’s residents are embracing a new weekend trend: visiting vibrant sunflower farms on the city’s outskirts. These outings offer a refreshing escape, fostering family and pet togetherness amidst stunning blooms. Beyond picturesque views, participants enjoy authentic farm-to-table meals, creating meaningful connections with nature and local produce, a welcome pause from urban life. As winter gently…

Mumbai’s civic body plans a significant education budget increase for 2026-27 MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed an education outlay of Rs 4,248.08 crore for 2026-27, a 7.4% increase over last year’s budget estimate of Rs 3,955.64 crore. The allocation includes a slew of initiatives ranging from National Cadet Corps (NCC) units in…