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At 24, Rohan Premal Parikh has studied in London, completed a BSc in Mathematics and Science and developed an interest in drone technology. On Monday, the young businessman found himself in police…
By Sohail Khan · 9 Sep
City
The Maharashtra government has formed a state-level task force to prevent female foeticide and illegal abortions, with Dr Neelam Gorhe appointed chairperson. The panel will monitor implementation of PCPNDT and MTP laws,…
By Sohail Khan · 9 Sep
City
The Maharashtra Home Department is working on an annual police recruitment schedule to give candidates clearer timelines and improve planning. Minister Yogesh Kadam reviewed the 2025-26 recruitment process and directed officials to…
By Sohail Khan · 9 Sep
City
The Maharashtra Cabinet approved a revised 5% sports quota policy for government jobs, introducing digital certificate verification and uniform eligibility rules. Sportspersons will need to validate certificates within three months. The Krida…
By Sohail Khan · 9 Sep
City
The Maharashtra Cabinet approved allotment of government land developed under a pilgrimage plan to Shri Mahalakshmi Jagdamba Sansthan at Koradi, Nagpur. The land will be leased for 30 years at a nominal…
By Sohail Khan · 9 Sep
City
Environmental NGO NatureRe, with BMC support, launched the Wings & Roots movement in Mumbai to map biodiversity and create native habitats. Through an app, citizens can record trees, birds, insects and other…
By Sohail Khan · 9 Sep
City
Passengers on Central Railway’s suburban network have raised concerns over repeated delays during peak hours. Commuters said the Kalyan–CSMT 8.46 am local frequently reaches its destination much later than scheduled. Lata Argade…
By Sohail Khan · 9 Sep
City
A 61-year-old businessman, Manish Manilal Bhayani, allegedly died by suicide after jumping from a 20-storey building in Ghatkopar East, police said. Pant Nagar police suspect severe financial strain and business losses behind…
By Sohail Khan · 9 Sep
City
The Sassoon Dock Fishing Port Rescue Action Committee has sought Cabinet Minister Nitish Rane’s intervention to protect fishermen, traders and workers dependent on Mumbai’s century-old fishing hub. The committee raised concerns over…
By Sohail Khan · 9 Sep
City
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged India’s fintech industry to expand UPI to more countries and integrate it with local payment systems. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest, he said UPI is operational…
By Sohail Khan · 9 Sep