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‘Will appear if called on’: Father of deceased IIT Bombay student says probe committee yet to reach out

IIT-B constituted the 10-member committee on September 22, four days after the incident, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the student’s death Updated on: Sep 29, 2026, 08:20:44 IST Prefer HTon Google Share…

By Sohail Khan · 29 Sep

City

8,850 SGNP encroachers accept alternative accommodation near Kalyan

Considering the response received so far, the number of eligible beneficiaries submitting their documents was expected to cross 10,000 soon Published on: Sep 29, 2026, 07:46:20 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via…

By Sohail Khan · 29 Sep

City

Maharashtra approves ₹1,826-crore plan for Hinjewadi, Chakan after public outburst about poor infrastructure

The government has also set a target to develop Pune as a growth hub with a $200-billion economy by 2036 Updated on: Sep 29, 2026, 10:13:30 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via…

By Sohail Khan · 29 Sep

City

Mumbai’s 19th-century Zaoba Wadi set for 325-metre luxury tower after 15-year wait

The redevelopment of Zaoba Wadi, which had stalled since the Shreepati Group acquired rights in 2011, is now being taken forward by the three developers Published on: Sep 29, 2026, 07:45:00 IST…

By Sohail Khan · 29 Sep

City

Drought relief to cost state over ₹45,000 crore

The substantial outlay will severely strain an already cash-strapped state exchequer, with drought now gripping 74% of the state’s tehsils (265 out of 358) Published on: Sep 29, 2026, 07:42:10 IST Prefer…

By Sohail Khan · 29 Sep

City

Court hands custody of birds rescued from cramped cages to Raigad animal trust

The 35th Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) court at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) passed the order on an application filed by PETA India seeking custody of the birds for the animal…

By Sohail Khan · 29 Sep

City

CBI chargesheets 5 ex-promoters of builder in homebuyers fraud case

The chargesheet was filed before the Esplanade Court as part of the agency’s nationwide probe into alleged cheating and diversion of homebuyers’ funds by real estate companies Published on: Sep 29, 2026,…

By Sohail Khan · 29 Sep

City

Labourer dead, co-worker injured in poisonous gas incident at Santacruz East manhole

An FIR has been registered against the contractor for negligence as the work was not coordinated with the BMC. Updated on: Sep 29, 2026, 09:18:09 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy…

By Sohail Khan · 29 Sep

City

BEST plans to expand electricity distribution network into city suburbs

The administration is set to conduct a technical study on the manpower, investment and infrastructure required for the move. On Monday, the BEST administration confirmed that the study would be completed within…

By Sohail Khan · 29 Sep

City

Maharashtra election office takes SIR enrolment drive to schools, colleges after low turnout

The move follows the Election Commission’s decision to extend the deadline for filing claims and objections to October 12 Updated on: Sep 29, 2026, 10:02:56 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy…

By Sohail Khan · 29 Sep