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Mumbai: School education minister Dadaji Bhuse on Thursday announced that Marathi language and the state anthem, ‘Jai Jai Maharashtra Maza’ will be made mandatory in all schools across Maharashtra, including those affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge, and international boards.Bhuse, during a joint meeting of school principals, board coordinators, and education officials, further said that students…

Mumbai’s creative scene is embracing gold leafing this festive season, with workshops attracting hobbyists and design students alike. This traditional art offers a quick, luxurious aesthetic and is increasingly recognized for its therapeutic benefits. While imitation gold leaf provides an affordable option, mastering the delicate craft requires hands-on training. As we are approaching Diwali and…

Palghar: Two students, of classes 9 and 10, died by suicide at a private ashramshala in Ambiste, Wada taluka, early Thursday morning. The deceased were identified as Devidas Parshuram Navle (Class 10, from Mokhada–Biwalpada) and Manoj Sitaram Vad (Class 9, from Dapti) in Palghar. According to reports, the boys used a clothes-drying rope to hang…

Mumbai: The percentage of total BMC budget allocation to the city’s 25 administrative wards has shown a consistent decline in the last five years from 18% in 2021-22 to 11% in 2025-26 even as the overall budget size almost doubled, according to a report released by Praja Foundation, in collaboration with Tata Institute of Social…

Palghar: Two students of classes 9 and 10 died by suicide at a government-run ashram school in Ambiste, Wada taluka. The deceased were identified as Devidas Parshuram Navle (Class 10, from Mokhada–Biwalpada) and Manoj Sitaram Vad (Class 9, from Dapti) in Palghar. According to reports, the boys used a clothes-drying rope to hang themselves inside…

Mumbai: Meghwadi police have registered a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against developer Shraddha Lifestyle LLP and others involved in the redevelopment project in Jogeshwari East following the death of Sanskruti Amin (22) after a concrete brick fell on her head Wednesday.Police said five days ago, a large portion of the plywood…

Mumbai: A law student lost control of his Porsche car after hitting a pothole on the Western Express Highway at Jogeshwari (East) and crashed into the divider early on Thursday. The Jogeshwari police identified the student as Neo Sonks (22), a Mira Bhayander resident, who was heading to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link to meet friends…

Mumbai: The Bombay high court dismissed a petition by a member of a Goregaon (W) housing society who had challenged the appointment of a builder for redevelopment without a tender process as per guidelines in a July 2019 govt resolution (GR).“This court has [in June] taken a view that the July 4, 2019 GR is…

Mumbai: Questionnaires have been published by the Narendra Jadhav-led three language committee on its newly created website. One questionnaire is meant for citizens who wish to share their opinions on the issue. It includes questions such as in which standard should a third language be introduced for students, from which grade should children in non-English…

Mumbai: The Bombay high court on Wednesday directed the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to either issue a show-cause notice within four weeks or release a ‘Pakistan’ consignment of dates imported by Make India Impex, whose seizure was found to be prima facie arbitrary and without lawful authority.The division bench of Justice M S Sonak…