Mumbai: The Sion police on Sunday booked a 36-year-old state transport bus driver for negligence causing death after the bus he was driving brushed a scooter and killed a 57-year-old pillion rider. She was travelling along with her son and grandson, both of whom were also injured in the accident.The incident took place at 8:20pm…
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is setting up a ‘war room’ to coordinate various health schemes, prevent duplication of benefits and ensure effective execution of all health-related programmes under one roof, officials said on Monday.The facility will function under the supervision of the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and the Charitable Hospitals Assistance Cell.“This initiative will ensure…
Mumbai: The advisory committee, headed by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday approved the draft of the Developed Maharashtra 2047 vision document. A govt press release stated the document will now be placed before the cabinet for its approval.The draft provides a roadmap for the development of Maharashtra in three phases: 2029, 2035, and 2047….
Mumbai: Will Diwali 2025 make the city’s air worse than last year? After the city’s average air quality index (AQI) climbed from 163 on Sunday to 191 on Monday, experts warn that slow winds and high humidity could trap smoke and dust, pushing pollution levels deep into the “very poor” category once fireworks begin. During…
Mumbai is experiencing a sunny Tuesday with temperatures expected to reach 32.4°C on October 21, 2025, accompanied by a wind speed of 15.8 km/h. The city faces air quality concerns following yesterday’s Very Poor AQI reading of 242, prompting recommendations for mask usage in high-traffic areas, particularly for sensitive groups.The day begins with a comfortable…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Police returned 800 recovered mobile phones to their rightful owners, bringing smiles to hundreds of residents as Diwali gifts. The initiative, led by DCP Zone 6, was part of a special campaign to trace and restore lost and stolen valuables, which the police called a “special Diwali return gift.”Mumbai Police also shared…
MUMBAI: Observing that economic offences are committed with cool calculation and deliberate design with an eye on personal profit regardless of the consequence to the community, a special court under the MPID Act on Saturday denied bail to Abhimanyu Bhoan (45), former chief executive officer of New India Co-operative Bank Ltd, in connection with a…
The Bombay High Court has issued a decision that restricts a man from celebrating Diwali in his Mumbai flat with his second wife and their children, allowing only his mother to join him for the festivities. The court expressed concern over the emotional impact this arrangement might have on his ex-wife, who claimed their presence…
MUMBAI: Bombay HC has granted temporary injunction against an unknown hacker who has threatened to leak confidential data of a private insurance company, reports Rosy Sequeira.Generali Central Life Insurance Company Ltd sought relief and showed a screenshot of the hacker’s threat to pay him $500,000 or he would sell the information. No details of the…
Mumbai: From dawn to dusk, Diwali festivities unfolded in right earnest Monday. The day began with early morning Diwali Pahat concerts and ended with Kali Puja around midnight.Diwali 2025 signals the start of the new Vikram Samvat year 2082. The five-day festival ends with Bhai Dooj Oct 23.The interpretation of the almanac has blended rituals…
