City
The BMC’s planned action against 39,111 unauthorised slum structures above 14 feet has triggered political opposition in Mumbai. Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders have urged the government to halt the drive, citing…
By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep
City
Bhiwandi witnessed the immersion of 5,141 Gauri-Ganpati idols, with 4,874 immersed at 12 traditional ghats and 267 in 12 artificial ponds. BNCMC deployed 80 lifeguards, additional barricading and sanitation teams, while police…
By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep
City
The BMC has floated a tender to appoint a consultant for a ₹13,000-crore integrated flood-mitigation plan to tackle Mumbai’s monsoon waterlogging. The consultant will prepare a detailed project report within nine months…
By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep
City
Mumbai's Kalachowki police have booked 18-year-old Pranav Sureshkumar Yadav for allegedly duping four devotees of ₹3,400 by promising quick Charan Sparsh darshan of Lalbaugcha Raja. The devotees claimed they waited nearly two…
By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep
City
India’s focus on becoming an AI leader is now accompanied by concerns over safety risks from advanced systems. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman warned AI could enable cyberattacks, fraud and manipulation. Experts say…
By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep
City
Around 11,280 household and public Ganesh idols were immersed across Panvel areas on Sunday, with the municipal corporation arranging 106 immersion points. The civic body said the process was peaceful and environment-friendly…
By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep
City
MSRTC will induct 200 new air-conditioned Volvo buses into its fleet to expand long-distance luxury services, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said. The plan includes 170 seated and 30 sleeper buses for routes…
By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep
City
A slice of Banaras has been recreated at a Seawoods home this Ganeshotsav, featuring miniature replicas of iconic ghats, boats and riverfront details. The tableau titled ‘Banaras Ghat by Deesha & Daksh’…
By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep
City
Dr Swati Ramkishan Bhise, Assistant Professor at Tolani College of Commerce, will present her research paper on gender, ecology and literature at an international conference in China. Her paper, “Ecolibrium of Power”,…
By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep
City
Mumbai: A 23-year-old man who was in need of money came across an online loan app and applied for a loan of Rs 60,000. Later, despite having cleared the loan amount, the…
By Sohail Khan · 20 Sep