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Zeeshan Siddique likely to be NCP’s youngest Mumbai president

The NCP plans to appoint 33-year-old Zeeshan Siddique as Mumbai unit president, in a move aimed at strengthening its connect with young voters. Updated on: Aug 15, 2026, 09:54:01 IST Prefer HTon…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

City

76% of closed companies were defunct; Maha leads in active firms: Fadnavis

MUMBAI: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis released a barrage of figures on Friday, defending Maharashtra’s position on the alleged closure of 36,211 companies in the state in the last five years Published on:…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

City

Bombay HC grants relief to ex-TISS student in Saibaba event case over raising slogans for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam

A single-judge bench of justice Prafulla Khubalkar granted Kamakhya Prasad Das protection from arrest till August 31, when the matter will be heard next Updated on: Aug 15, 2026, 08:46:54 IST Prefer…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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CR adds 22 longer-rake services on CSMT-Khopoli corridor from today

The additional coaches will benefit commuters travelling between CSMT and stations including Ambarnath, Badlapur, Karjat and Khopoli Published on: Aug 15, 2026, 08:11:00 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Mumbai:…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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NHRC notice to state govt after 3 girls die of snake bite in Gadchiroli

Three of the victims – aged eight, 12 and 14 -- died while the other three were admitted to the Government Medical College and Hospital and Gadchiroli Civil Hospital Published on: Aug…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

City

No junk food within 50m, nutritious meals on menu: New food rules for Maharashtra schools amid food safety crackdown

Under the new guidelines, HFSS food cannot be sold, distributed or advertised on school premises or within 50 metres of a school. Updated on: Aug 15, 2026, 10:45:03 IST Prefer HTon Google…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

City

CM launches campaign to connect Gen Z with cultural roots

Fadnavis posted messages about temples of Lord Shiva in Maharashtra to connect the Gen Z with the state’s cultural heritage Published on: Aug 15, 2026, 08:07:20 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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‘Can’t view all NGOs with suspicion’: Supriya Sule opposes FCRA bill in Parliament

The NCP (SP) working president said her party was not opposed to reforms but rejected the Bill in its present form. Updated on: Aug 15, 2026, 10:48:18 IST Prefer HTon Google Share…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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‘Stop growth of stray dog population’: HC pushes ABC programme

The high court said that controlling reproduction would make it easier to tackle the wider problem of dog bites and public safety Published on: Aug 15, 2026, 08:06:10 IST Prefer HTon Google…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

City

How Namma Yatri can remain on the streets

MUMBAI: Most people outside Bengaluru have probably never heard of Namma Yatri—an app that is mostly used to aggregate auto rickshaws, like you would on Uber or Ola Published on: Aug 15,…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug