Tuesday, July 08, 2025

Mumbai

98,619 Mumbai textile mill workers eligible for homes, DyCM Shinde

MUMBAI: Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development and Housing Minister Eknath Shinde, in a written reply, said that so far 98,619 textile mill workers have become eligible for homes in Mumbai as per the special campaign conducted by the state-run Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) and labour department.

After leaving Mumbai, Prithvi Shaw to represent Maharashtra in the upcoming domestic season

MUMBAI: After leaving Mumbai and obtaining a no objection certificate (NOC), right-handed opener Prithvi Shaw is all set to represent Maharashtra in the upcoming 2025/26 domestic season.

30,800 children severely malnourished in Maharashtra, 2,887 in Mumbai: Minister

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Minister of Women and Child Welfare Aditi Tatkare in a written reply said on Thursday that of the total children of 48,59,346 whose weight and height measured - 30,800 children were reported with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and 1,51,643 with Medium Acute Malnutrition (MAM) as per Poshan track data for February 2025.

1 cr investors duped of Rs 22,552 cr in last 10 years in Maha, excluding Mumbai: Fadnavis

MUMBAI: Amid the rising threat of cyber and digital crimes, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is also the Home Minister of the state, on Wednesday told the state council that during the last 10 years, over one crore investors were duped of Rs 22,552 crore in various investment schemes in the state, excluding Mumbai.

Neha Dhupia relives childhood memories as she takes a train journey from Mumbai to Surat

MUMBAI: Actress Neha Dhupia decided to relive her childhood memories as she embarked on a train journey from Mumbai to Surat.

RPL Season 1: Bengaluru Bravehearts is third team into semis, Mumbai Dreamers, Delhi Redz share spoils

MUMBAI: The Bengaluru Bravehearts became the third team to progress to the semi-final of Season 1 of the Rugby Premier League. The Bravehearts achieved this after they defeated the Kalinga Black Tigers by a margin of 34-26. In the second game of the day, the Delhi Redz and the Mumbai Dreamers played out a thrilling draw at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex, here on Wednesday

Myanmar national living illegally in India caught at Mumbai Airport

NEW DELHI: A Myanmar national, who had been living illegally in India under a false identity, was arrested at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai.

Adani Airports secures $1 billion from global investors for Mumbai International Airport

MUMBAI: Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL) on Tuesday said it has successfully secured $1 billion financing through a project finance structure for its Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL).

Prithvi Shaw applies for NOC, to leave Mumbai ahead of upcoming domestic cricket season

MUMBAI: India opener Prithvi Shaw has sought a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) with a wish to leave Mumbai and play for another team in the upcoming 2025/26 domestic cricket season.

Nigerian woman held with drugs worth Rs 5 crore hidden in food packs on Delhi-Mumbai bus route

NEW DELHI: In a significant operation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested a Nigerian national and seized narcotic substances worth approximately Rs 5 crore from her possession while she was travelling by bus from Delhi to Mumbai.

RPL: Chennai Bulls square off against Kalinga Black Tigers, Mumbai Dreamers take on Delhi Redz

MUMBAI: The first game of the day of the Rugby Premier League season 1 will see the Chennai Bulls square off against the Kalinga Black Tigers. The Bulls have been the most dominant teams so far with three wins in a row and are on top of the table as they look to extend their winning run. Meanwhile, the Black Tigers will be eager to bounce back after a tough defeat in their previous outing.

Raashii Khanna walks through Mumbai streets, embraces the city’s spirit with locals

MUMBAI: Actress Raashii Khanna recently took a soulful stroll through the bustling streets of Mumbai, embracing the warmth, stories, and smiles that make the city so unique.

Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai suffers technical snag, passengers deboarded in Kolkata

KOLKATA: An Air India Flight from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata was halted at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata early Tuesday morning after a technical snag was detected in one of its engines.

Kerala woman nabbed at Mumbai airport for implicating relative in narcotics case

MUMBAI: A Kerala woman on the run for implicating a beautician in a banned narcotics case was on Friday nabbed by the airport officials at the Mumbai international airport when she landed from the Middle East.

T20 Mumbai League: Shreyas Iyer-led SoBo Mumbai Falcons storm into final

MUMBAI: Fueled by Akash Parkar's all-around play and Ishan Mulchandani's impressive half-century, Shreyas Iyer's SoBo Mumbai Falcons secured a spot in the T20 Mumbai League 2025 final with a five-wicket victory over the Bandra Blasters. They will face Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals on Thursday in the final.

Mumbai Police bust robbery gang, four arrested

MUMBAI: The Mumbai Police’s Kurar unit have busted a gang of robbers and arrested four accused, said officials here on Tuesday.

T20 Mumbai League: Captaincy brings a lot of maturity, and responsibility, says Iyer on leading Falcons into semis

MUMBAI: As he gets ready to lead SoBo Mumbai Falcons into the semifinals of the T20 Mumbai League, Shreyas Iyer is enjoying captaining a squad and says it brings in a lot of maturity and responsibility.

Ten passengers fall from moving local train near Mumbai, one dies

MUMBAI: At least one person and nine others were injured after falling from a moving local train near the Mumbra railway station close to the Maharashtra capital Mumbai.

T20 Mumbai League: Shaw slams 34-ball 75 to hand Panthers win over Suryakumar's Triumph Knights

MUMBAI: Prithvi Shaw concluded his T20 Mumbai League 2025 season on a high note, delivering a remarkable performance with 75 runs off just 34 balls, leading the North Mumbai Panthers to victory over Suryakumar Yadav's Triumph Knights Mumbai North East.

Anupam Kher completes 44 years in Mumbai: Consider myself fortunate

MUMBAI: As he completed 44 years in Mumbai, veteran actor-filmmaker Anupam Kher tagged himself fortunate despite a journey filled with ups and downs. He also credited the city for making him what he is today.

Shweta Tiwari still swoons over Mumbai, despite ‘traffic everywhere’

MUMBAI: Actress Shweta Tiwari expresses her deep love for Mumbai, agreeing with its constant traffic but cherishing the city's spirit.

Tiri pens contract extension with Mumbai City

MUMBAI: Spanish centre-back Jose Luis Espinosa Arroyo (Tiri) has signed a contract extension with Mumbai City, keeping him with the Islanders until May 31, 2026. The upcoming season will mark the 33-year-old’s tenth in the Indian Super League, the most for any foreign player.

Security scare: Dubai woman enters actor Aditya Roy Kapoor’s Mumbai home

MUMBAI: After superstars Salman Khan and Saif Ali Khan, it was actor Aditya Roy Kapoor's turn to face a security scare when a female fan from Dubai trespassed into his house in Rizvi Complex in Bandra West. The woman was detained, and an FIR was filed, said a Mumbai Police official on Tuesday.

Actor Dino Morea grilled by Mumbai cops in Rs 65 crore Mithi River desilting scam

MUMBAI: Actor Dino Morea appeared before the Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Monday for questioning in the Rs 65 crore Mithi River desilting scam, an official said.

BJP leader caught in 'compromising situation' on Delhi-Mumbai expressway arrested

BHOPAL: A political leader, associated with BJP, Manohar Lal Dhakad, who was captured in a “compromising situation” with a woman on Delhi-Mumbai expressway by a CCTV camera installed at a nearby toll booth , was arrested on Sunday.

PM Modi inaugurates Amrit Bharat Deshnoke Railway Station, flags off Bikaner-Mumbai train service

BIKANER: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped Amrit Bharat Deshnoke Railway Station and flagged off the Bikaner-Mumbai train service in Rajasthan's Bikaner district on Thursday.

Online sex racket busted in Mumbai: 28-year-old man arrested, woman rescued

MUMBAI: The Amboli Police in Mumbai have busted an online sex racket operating out of the Andheri area, leading to the arrest of a 28-year-old man allegedly running the illegal operation, officials said on Wednesday.

Chadian national held at Mumbai airport with gold worth Rs 3.86 cr hidden in slippers

MUMBAI: In a major crackdown on gold smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai, arrested a Chadian national who arrived at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) from Addis Ababa, after seizing 4,015 grams of gold worth Rs 3.86 crore ingeniously concealed in the heels of his slippers.

Adani Airports ends partnership with Celebi for Mumbai, Ahmedabad airports

AHMEDABAD: Adani Airport Holdings has terminated the ground handling concession agreement with Turkish firm Celebi at Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports with immediate effect.

Delhi, Mumbai airport operations normal; security checks taking longer

NEW DELHI: Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said on Sunday that operations at the airport are normal, but some flights may be affected due to airspace restrictions, and the processing time at security checkpoints may take longer on account of more stringent security protocols.

Jaiswal wants to continue with Mumbai for next season, says MCA secretary Hadap

NEW DELHI: Just a month after Yashasvi Jaiswal made a surprising switch from Mumbai to Goa for the 2025/26 domestic season, the left-handed opener has mailed to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) about his intention to continue with the 42-time Ranji Trophy winning team.

Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Hospital receives hoax bomb threat via email

NEW DELHI: Amid escalating conflict between India and Pakistan, the Tata Memorial Hospital on Friday received a threatening email that turned out to be a hoax, according to Mumbai Police officials.

T20 Mumbai League: SoBo Mumbai Falcons reveal dynamic squad featuring Angkrish Raghuvanshi

MUMBAI: SoBo Mumbai Falcons have officially joined the league for its third edition of the T20 Mumbai League. In an auction held in Mumbai, the franchise revealed a power-packed 18-member squad, featuring standout players like Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Akash Parkar and Siddharth Raut, who are expected to make a significant impact this season.

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans end Mumbai Indians' win streak in rain-marred thriller

MUMBAI: In a match in which fortunes swung like a pendulum in between two rain breaks, Mumbai Indians fought back brilliantly to take the upper hand but Gujarat Titans hammered 15 runs in a one over to chase the re-adjusted target of 147 in 19 overs to win the match by three wickets via DLS method at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.

T20 Mumbai League: Mhatre, Raghuvanshi, Kotian among 280 players to go under hammer on May 7

MUMBAI: As the T20 Mumbai League - one of India’s leading franchise-based domestic T20 tournaments - gears up for an exciting Season 3 auction, around 280 players are set to go under the hammer in Mumbai on Wednesday. The league, featuring eight teams, will be held at the Wankhede Stadium from May 26 to June 8.

IPL 2025: I barely slept the night before my debut for Mumbai Indians, says Suryakumar

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav recently reflected on his debut season for Mumbai Indians in 2011 and said that he “barely slept” the night before the game.

Rubina Dilaik reveals what was the real test in leading Team Mumbai Strikers in 'Battleground'

MUMBAI: Celebrated television actress Rubina Dilaik is currently heading 'Team Mumbai Strikers' in Amazon MX Player's fitness show, "Battleground".

Premier League confirms opening of India office in Mumbai

LONDON: The English Premier League has today announced the opening of an office in India. Based in Mumbai, the new office will build on the Premier League's longstanding work to engage local fans and partners and promote football in India, while supporting the continued growth of the League and its clubs.

SKY, Shreyas, Ajinkya among eight India stars named icon players for T20 Mumbai League

MUMBAI: As excitement builds for the T20 Mumbai League, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Tuesday announced a star-studded line-up of icon players, headlined by India stars Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane.

Mumbai office fire: ED to continue Nirav, Choksi probes using digital records

NEW DELHI: Key case documents related to fugitive diamantaires Mehul Choksi and Nirav Modi are suspected to be among investigation papers damaged in a fire at the ED's office in south Mumbai, even as an official claimed on Monday that no probe will be impacted as digital records are still safe.

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IPL 2022: Kumar Kartikeya emerges as yet another exciting youngster for Mumbai Indians

MUMBAI: When Kumar Kartikeya Singh was announced as the replacement for an injured Arshad Khan in the Mumbai Indians' squad in IPL 2022, many had little knowledge about who he was and what he brought to the table.

Not many outside South Mumbai party circuit can connect with Bollywood films: 'Baahubali' prequel author (IANS Interview)

NEW DELHI: With a dramatic improvement in quality in recent years, South Indian films are more rooted to our culture, have a deeper emotional content and connect well with the Indian ethos, and competition from them has triggered a race for both content and quality in Bollywood.

Indian Accent to open in Mumbai

NEW DELHI: India's most awarded restaurant, Indian Accent will open its door to Mumbaikars. EHV has signed an agreement with Reliance Industries Limited to open the restaurant by the end of the year. It will be housed in a lovely space overlooking the fountains at Dhirubhai Ambani Square at Jio World Centre in the Bandra Kurla Complex.

Mumbai Police writes to CISF DG to enquire into lapses in Kirit Somaiya's security

MUMBAI: Days after the attack on BJP leader Kirit Somaiya near Khar police station in Mumbai, the city's Police Commissioner has written to the Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to enquire into the lapses in the security cover of Somaiya.

'Modern Love Mumbai' teaser amps excitement for anthology

MUMBAI: The teaser of 'Modern Love Mumbai' from the Indian adaptation of hit series 'Modern Love' was released on Wednesday. The teaser, a text animation video shows the artistes that have come together for the series.

Without uttering a word, Mumbai Police nail MP Navneet Kaur-Rana

MUMBAI: Amid the ruckus created by the arrested Rana MP-MLA couple, with Navneet Kaur-Rana shooting off a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla of alleged police misbehaviour, the Mumbai Commissioner of Police Sanjay Pandey finally broke his silence on Tuesday.

IDCA organises women's 3rd T20 National Cricket Championship for Deaf 2022 in Mumbai

NEW DELLHI: The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) will organise the women's 3rd T20 National Cricket Championship for Deaf 2022 in Mumbai between April 26-to April 29.

IPL 2022: Rahul credits batting depth, all-round prowess for Lucknow's win over Mumbai

MUMBAI: Lucknow Super Giants skipper K.L Rahul credited the batting depth and the presence of several all-rounders in his squad for their fifth win in eight matches, against Mumbai Indians in Match 37 of IPL 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday.

Mumbai Youtube rapper arrested in Goa for possessing MDMA worth Rs 7 lakh

PANAJI: A Mumbai-based Youtube rapper was arrested by the Goa Police, along with a woman from Delhi, and MDMA, a banned synthetic drug, valued at Rs 7 lakh seized from their possession, police said on Friday.

Mumbai Police detain brother of Arjun Rampal's girlfriend from Goa

MUMBAI: Mumbai Police have 'detained' South African national Agisilaos Demetriades, the brother of Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal's girlfriend Gabriella, who is an accused in the drugs case involving the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, officials said here on Thursday.

IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians looking for collective effort to get off the mark, says Jaydev Unadkat

MUMBAI: Mumbai Indians left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat has called for a "collective effort" from the five-time champions to get their first win of IPL 2022 ahead of their match against defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Thursday.

6th Scorpene submarine 'Vagsheer' launched in Mumbai

MUMBAI: 'Vagsheer', the state of the art 6th Scorpene submarine under Project-75 was launched at the Mazagaon Docks on Wednesday as part of the 'Make In India' initiative.

Strong Kerala take on Mumbai, Hyderabad have task cut against RFYC

GOA: Kerala Blasters FC will have experience on their side when they take on Mumbai City FC in a second-round match at the inaugural Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) at the Nagoa Ground on Wednesday.

Actress and pioneer of TV content Manju Singh passes away in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Veteran actress, showbiz personality and one of the pioneers of television content, Manju Singh has passed away following an illness, her family said here on Saturday.

IPL 2022: Don't think we are struggling to find the right playing XI, says Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah

MUMBAI: Mumbai Indians fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah said that the team is not struggling to find the right playing XI.

'Convict in Mumbai blasts can't dictate terms', Centre to SC in Abu Salem case

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that gangster Abu Salem is a convict in Mumbai serial blasts case and he cannot dictate terms either to the court or the government.

IPL 2022: Not doing well in season can really spur Mumbai Indians up, believes WV Raman

PUNE: Former India cricketer W.V Raman believes five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians can fire themselves up to do well against Royal Challengers Bangalore after a slow start to their IPL 2022 season. The Rohit Sharma-led side has lost its first three matches of the current season and now seeks to bring the campaign on track when it faces Bangalore at MCA Stadium later on Saturday.

Mumbai businessman nabbed for Rs 14 crore GST fraud

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra state GST Department has arrested a businessman for generating fake bills of Rs 102 crore to make bogus input tax credit claims of Rs 14 crore, an official said here on Saturday.

IPL 2022: You will see a turnaround if Mumbai stick to plans under pressure, says Bond

PUNE: Mumbai Indians' bowling coach Shane Bond is confident of his team making a turnaround in the tournament if the bowling unit sticks to its plans in pressure scenarios

Hindi poet-lyricist Maya Govind passes away in Mumbai at 82

MUMBAI: Maya R. Govind, well-known Hindi poet-lyricist-singer who penned many memorable songs for Bollywood films, passed away following a prolonged illness at her Juhu home here on Thursday morning, a family friend said.

IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians did not have a Plan B, says Graeme Swann

PUNE: Former England off-spinner Graeme Swann believes that Mumbai Indians did not have a plan B when bowling to Kolkata Knight Riders' Pat Cummins in match 14 of IPL 2022 at MCA Stadium in Pune.

IPL 2022: Cummins' record fifty leads KKR to 5-wicket win over Mumbai Indians

PUNE: A scintillating joint fastest half-century by Pat Cummins along with a gutsy innings by Venkatesh Iyer led Kolkata Knight Riders to a convincing five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in an IPL 2022 match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, here on Wednesday.

INS Vikrant 'crowd-funds scam': Mumbai Police book BJP's Somaiya, son

MUMBAI: The Mumbai Police have registered a case against Bharatiya Janata Party activist Kirit Somaiya and his son Neil K. Somaiya in connection with the alleged siphoning of around Rs 57 crore collected through 'crowd-funding' to save the decommissioned aircraft carrier Vikrant, here on Thursday.

Here is how Mumbai-born rapper, Rapper Chauhan, made waves in Delhi's hip hop scene

NEW DELHI: Hip hop music industry has been flourishing rapidly in India for a while now. Rappers have started to prove their skills through their power of lyrics. Rapper Chauhan is one of the most talented hip hop rappers whose name deserves mention when it comes to lyrically genius rappers.

After Maha's SIT, ED attaches Sanjay Raut's assets in Mumbai & Raigad

MUMBAI: In what is construed as a retaliation, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday swooped to attach assets belonging to Shiv Sena MP and Chief Spokesperson Sanjay Raut hours after the Maharashtra government set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations of corruption against the central probe agency.

Mumbai to get two new Metro lines in early April

MUMBAI: Almost 8 years after the country's financial capital got its first east-west Mumbai Metro One corridor, two new lines are set to be partially open soon for the people, a top official said on Monday.

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals restrict Mumbai Indians to 177/5

MUMBAI:Fine bowling performances by left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav and pacer Khaleel Ahmad helped Delhi Capitals restrict Mumbai Indians to a par score of 177/5 in 20 overs at the Brabourne Stadium, here on Sunday.

'For an impartial probe': SC transfers all cases against ex-Mumbai top cop to CBI

NEW DELHI: Terming the legal clash between former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh and former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh as "battle royale", the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a CBI probe into all cases lodged against Singh by the Maharashtra Police.

No terror threat inputs to IPL-2022, says Mumbai Police

MUMBAI: Mumbai Police on Thursday said that no intelligence inputs or information have been received of any alleged terror threats to the upcoming IPL-2022 cricket matches scheduled in the city from March 26.

Mumbai court rejects Salman Khan's plea for gag on NRI neighbour

MUMBAI: A Mumbai court on Wednesday rejected a notice of motion filed by Bollywood megastar Salman Khan seeking a gag order to restrain his NRI neighbour from the US, Ketan R. Kakkad from posting any content on social media.

CBI records statement of Mumbai CP in Maha corruption case

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recorded the statement of Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey, on an audio conversation submitted by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Parambir Singh to the probe agency and the Supreme Court.

Two more flights ferry 369 Indians to Mumbai from Ukraine

MUMBAI: Two more batches of 369 Indians, mostly students, from Ukraine, arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) by Air India Express flights from Romania and Hungary early on Friday, officials said.

Third flight with 183 Ukraine evacuees lands in Mumbai

MUMBAI: An Air India Express flight from Bucharest, carrying 183 Indians from the war-torn Ukraine, landed here on Thursday, officials said.

Maha Police reshuffle: Acting DGP Pandey, Mumbai CoP Nagrale swap posts

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Government on Monday appointed Acting Director General of Police Sanjay Pandey as the new Mumbai Commissioner of Police, a DGP-rank post.

IOC member Nita Ambani hails decision to award Mumbai IOC session in 2023

NEW DELHI: International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Nita Ambani has described Saturday's overwhelming decision to award India the right to host the IOC Session in Mumbai in 2023 as "a significant development for Indias Olympic aspirations and a matter of great pride and joy".

ED raids multiple locations in Mumbai linked to Dawood Ibrahim

MUMBAI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted raids at multiple locations linked to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim in Mumbai and nearby areas in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case.

Chhota Rajan discharged in MCOCA case by Mumbai Court

MUMBAI: Underworld Don Chhota Rajan was discharged by a Special Mumbai court in connection with a MCOCA case lodged against him and others.

Prez, PM condole deaths in Mumbai building fire

NEW DELHI: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the death of three persons in the huge fire in Mumbai.

Kapil Sharma: Mumbai gives 'scooterwalas' like me an opportunity

MUMBAI: Comedian and actor Kapil Sharma, who is gearing up for his streaming debut on Netflix with the stand-up special 'Kapil Sharma: I'm Not Done Yet', has shared some anecdotes from his struggling days.

Mumbai Mayor warns of lockdown if Covid-19 daily count crosses 20K

MUMBAI:Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday warned of imposing a lockdown if the state capital's daily Covid-19 case count breaches the 20,000-mark.

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Mumbai jeweller shot dead in armed daylight heist

MUMBAI: In a shocker, three scooter-borne armed robbers carried out a daring daylight heist on a gold jewellery shop and shot dead its owner before fleeing, officials said here on Wednesday.

Actor and Poet Chanpreet Singh's book “Ek Akela Ped”, a collection of 21 poems released in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Actor, poet and writer Chanpreet Singh's book “Ek Akela Ped”, a collection of 21 poems, was released in a function organized on Friday, 18th June 2021, in an office located on Yari Road, Andheri (West),Mumbai. The book was released in Mumbai after its launch in the US.

NIA raids ex-encounter specialist's Mumbai home, detains him

MUMBAI: In a significant development, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) raided former encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma's Andheri home and later detained him, as part of the ongoing probe into the cases of SUV planting and businessman Mansukh Hiran murder, here on Thursday morning.

CBI searches 6 locations in Mumbai in Rs 134 cr bank fraud case

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday carried out searches at six locations in Mumbai after registering a case of bank fraud worth Rs 134 crore against Gujarat-based Associate High Pressure Technologies Pvt Ltd and its directors.

First mega-monsoon tragedy as 11 killed in Mumbai house-crash 

MUMBAI: In the first major monsoon-related tragedy, at least 11 persons were killed and 7 more injured when a two-storied residential building collapsed and crashed on an adjoining tenement in Malad west late on Wednesday, officials said here on Thursday.

First day of monsoon, Mumbai on its knees as trains, traffic hit 

MUMBAI: The first monsoon rains hit Maharashtra and Mumbai with full fury on Wednesday, disrupting local trains and road traffic, and flooding low-lying areas in the country's commercial capital, officials said here.

Endress+Hauser India organizes Jabs for the employees in the Mumbai region

MUMBAI: India’s leading process automation company Endress+Hauser India organized a vaccination camp for its 250 plus employees and their family members at their office in Mumbai. The vaccination was monitored as per the Government of India guidelines.

Mumbai woman dies while grappling mobile thief

MUMBAI: In a shocking incident, a young woman and mother of three daughters, was pushed off a running train and killed while grappling with a mobile thief, officials said here on Tuesday.

Mumbai cops nab Haryana cyberbullies trolling 'Mahabharat' actor, sister

MUMBAI: Moving swiftly, a Mumbai Police team swooped on two cyberbullies based in Haryana and nabbed them for trolling and harassing 'Mahabharat' fame actor Aayush Shah and his sister Mausam Shah, officials said here on Monday.

Petrol price inches closer to century mark in Mumbai

NEW DELHI:The repeated rise in fuel prices in May is all set to take the retail price of petrol to historic high levels of Rs 100 per litre in Mumbai.
Continuing with fuel price hike momentum maintained this month, the Oil marketing companies (OMCs) raised the pump prices of petrol and diesel again on Friday across the country.

Big B warns against effects of cyclone Tauktae in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Veteran Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan has warned against the effects of cyclone Tauktae in Mumbai.The effects of the #CycloneTauktae have begun .. rains in Mumbai .. please be safe and protected .. prayers as ever," Bachchan tweeted early on Sunday.

Suspended, murder-accused Mumbai cop Sachin Vaze sacked

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government on Tuesday dismissed controversial suspended Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Vaze - involved in the twin cases of planting a car outside industrialist Mukesh Ambani's home and the murder of its owner Mansukh Hiran - from the police force.

Mumbai ATS seizes Uranium, nabs 2

MUMBAI: In a lockdown shocker, the Mumbai Anti Terrorist Squad (Nagpada Unit) has seized 7.10 kg of radioactive Natural Uranium and arrested two persons, an official said here on Thursday.

Desperate SRH seek a win against Mumbai Indians

NEW DELHI: Time is running out for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), who have managed just one win in the first half of the Indian Premier League. They face Mumbai Indians (MI) here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.

Centre clears Mumbai's Haffkine to make Covaxin

MUMBAI: In a major step to ramp up vaccine production amid the Covid-19 second wave, the Centre has approved production of Corona vaccines from the Maharashtra government-owned Haffkine Institute in Mumbai.

Mumbai corporation approves Remdesivir at double the rate agreed by Maha undertaking

NEW DELHI: Two tenders for Remdesivir injections in Maharashtra approved by government departments have gone at completely divergent prices, raising questions on how the procurements are being done.

New Twist: Pradeep Sharma approached BJP leader in Mumbai hotel to reinstate protege Vaze

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: As the National Investigation Agency (NIA) probes deep into the extortion racket, fresh evidence is pouring in on the close affiliation between suspended cop Sachin Vaze and his mentor, Pradeep Sharma, also known as the 'encounter king' of the Mumbai Police.

Gadkari postpones review of Delhi-Mumbai E-way project due to surge in Covid cases

GURUGRAM: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, who was scheduled to review the progress of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project later this week, has postponed his visit due to the rising number of coronavirus cases in Haryana.

Deshmukh row: CBI team to reach Mumbai Tuesday, record statements

NEW DELHI: With the Bombay High Court on Monday paving way for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary enquiry into allegations of corruption levelled against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh by former Mumbai Commissioner of Police Param Bir Singh, a agency team will visit Mumbai on Tuesday.

Vaze's NIA custody extended till April 7 by Mumbai Special Court

MUMBAI: A Mumbai Special Court on Saturday extended till April 7 the custody of arrested-suspended cop Sachin Vaze - the prime accused in the SUV and a Thane businessman's death cases - to the National Investigation Agency.

Mumbai SUV case: NIA seizes another Mercedes car

MUMBAI: The NIA has seized another high-end car allegedly used by arrested-suspended cop Sachin Vaze, the prime accused in the SUV planting case near the home of industrialist Mukesh Ambani.

NCB nabs another foreigner with drugs in Mumbai

MUMBAI: In its ongoing onslaught against the drugs mafia, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) carried out raids in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai and nabbed a Nigerian national with 260 gms Heroin and 22 gms Cocaine, a top official said here on Friday.

Mumbai: Jail for 6, including woman, in customs fraud case

MUMBAI: A Special CBI Court here has convicted 6 persons accused in a Rs. 4.72 crore customs duty evasion case under the Duty Entitlement Pass Book (DEPB) Scheme, an official said here on Saturday.

Fuel delivery to enter Delhi-NCR, Mumbai markets

NEW DELHI: App based door-to-door fuel delivery service provider, 'The Fuel Delivery' is all set to start operations in India beginning Delhi NCR and the country's business capital Mumbai.

How Vaze dealt with betting rings, operated extortion racket from luxury Mumbai Hotel

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Prime accused of the SUV case, arrested cop Sachin Vaze operated his extortion racket from a sea facing luxury hotel, located at Marine Drive in South Mumbai.

Letter Bomb: NCP accuses ex-Mumbai top cop of 'lying'

MUMBAI: Two days after former Mumbai Commissioner of Police Param Bir Singh's 'letter-bomb', the Nationalist Congress Party on Monday accused the IPS officer of 'lying' and issuing a video statement said there were serious doubts on the sequence of events mentioned in the letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

Investigate Param Bir Singh's links with underworld: Mumbai cop

NEW DELHI: A new controversy has erupted featuring former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh with Mumbai Police inspector, Anup S. Dange seeking an inquiry into his connections with "dubious characters" Jitendra Navlani and Bharat Shah who are having underworld links.

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Ex-Mumbai top cop claims home minister ordered police to 'collect' Ra.100 crore monthly from market

MUMBAI: In a sensational twist to the SUV case, former Mumbai Commissioner of Police Param Bir Singh on Saturday hit out at Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh by virtually alleging that the minister wanted his team member, arrested cop Sachin Vaze, to ‘collect Rs 100 crore per month from bars and hookah parlours.

SUV case: Mumbai Police chief shunted, Nagrale new CP

MUMBAI: In a huge fallout of the mystery SUV case, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday shunted out Mumbai Commissioner of Police Param Bir Singh and replaced him with current Director-General of Police Hemant Nagrale, Home Minister Anil Deshmukh announced.

BMC chief honoured for Covid control in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Mumbai' Municipal Commissioner I. S. Chahal was conferred the 'Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year 2021 Award' for his meritorious efforts to control the spread of the Covid-19 scourge in the city.

Mumbai cops seize 14-kg Charas from Nepali gangster

MUMBAI: In a major swoop, the Mumbai Police's Anti Narcotics Cell, Kandivali, has seized Charas worth Rs. 2.80 crore from a Nepali gangster, an official said.

ED searches 12 locations of Shivalik Group in Mumbai

MUMBAI: A team of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has carried out searches at several locations linked to the Shivalik Group in connection with the Unitech Developers case, sources said on Friday.

Mumbai Indians announce partnership with DHL

MUMBAI:Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday announced its partnership with DHL Express. The international express service provider has joined MI as a principal sponsor and official logistics partner ahead of the 2021 season of the IPL.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli MP found dead in Mumbai hotel

MUMBAI: The MP from the Union Territory of Dadar & Nagar Haveli, Mohan S. Delkar was found dead in a Mumbai hotel room on Monday morning, official sources said.

Role of Mumbai activist-lawyer under scanner in 'Toolkit' case, NBW issued


NEW DELHI: The role of two more activists is under scanner in the 'Toolkit' document case shared by global climate activist Greta Thunberg in support of the farmer protests. Non-bailable warrants are out against activists Nikita Jacob, who is a lawyer by profession, and Shantanu as a police team is looking for them.

Petrol crosses Rs 95/litre in Mumbai, nears Rs 90 in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Oil marketing companies continued to hike fuel prices with both petrol and diesel prices rising across the four metros.
In Mumbai, petrol crossed the Rs 95 per litre mark on Sunday. It was priced at Rs 95.21 per litre, against Rs 94.93 on Saturday.

4 injured in Mumbai cylinder godown blast

MUMBAI: At least four people were injured when a major fire followed a blast in a gas cylinder godown of a major oil and gas company in the thickly populated Versova suburb of Andheri west, here on Wednesday, officials said.

Arjun Tendulkar registers in IPL auction after Mumbai debut

NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar's son, Arjun Tendulkar has registered for the Indian Premier League (IPL) players' auction scheduled to be held on February 18 in Chennai. He has a base price of Rs 20 lakh.

INS Mumbai celebrates 20th anniversary

NEW DELHI: INS Mumbai, a frontline guided missile destroyer of the Indian Navy, celebrated its 20th anniversary on Friday, the Indian Navy said.
Various events such as blood donation camp, tree plantation drive and a run between two prominent locations of Mumbai -- Girgaon Chowpati and JK Kapur Chowk, Worli, where the ship's model is installed -- were conducted to commemorate the occasion.

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