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…
MUMBAI: Four men from Wasseypur in Jharkhand were arrested Tuesday night for threatening a Borivali-based jeweller by posing as Lawrence Bishnoi gang members and demanding Rs 30 lakh. They have no connection with Bishnoi gang. The accused had left threat calls and messages on the jewellery store’s mobile number , warning that if money wasn’t…
Nashik: Malegaon mayor Nasrin Shaikh accused BJP’s former MP Kirit Somaiya, who does not hold any constitutional post, of engaging in “cheap and dirty politics” and interfering in civic administrative work. She said she has written to the civic chief, asking him not to give any information to Somaiya until it is validated by the…
MUMBAI: As many as 93,940 women went missing across Maharashtra in 2024 and 2025. Of these, 67,458, or 72%, were found. In the same period, 23,429 minor girls were reported missing, of which 18,769, or 80.1%, were found. These figures were provided by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who controls the home portfolio, in a written…
Mumbai: The Congress’s decision to contest alone in most parts of Maharashtra during the recently concluded local body elections offered the party a mixed lesson. While the results fell short of expectations, leaders believed the solo run helped revive its fading grassroots network — a point that came up during Rahul Gandhi’s brief visit to…
