Mumbai: Kurar police have registered an FIR against a 37-year-old man after he allegedly raped a woman, filmed the offence and blackmailed her into giving him cash and jewellery. The accused is on the run. Police said he has a prior criminal history of five to six cases.The 32-year-old woman was acquainted with the accused….
MUMBAI: MUMBAI: A 17-year-old girl’s mysterious death, initially believed to be a suicide, has now been confirmed as a case of murder, with her minor male friend confessing to pushing her from the terrace of a 32-storey residential building in Bhandup on June 24.The deceased, a resident of Mulund East, was found critically injured near…
MUMBAI: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India has forged a partnership with Collective Artists Network India to increase youth engagement in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The collaboration will utilise media, entertainment, digital platforms, and youth networks to generate meaningful conversations about global issues such as climate action, gender equality, poverty alleviation, and inclusive…
VASAI: The MBVV Crime Branch Unit I has nabbed a murder accused on the run for the last 13 years, since May 2012, after he had brutally killed his close relative by stabbing him several times on face, chest, stomach and rest of the body. The murder was so brutal that the accused didnt stop…
MUMBAI: Two men were arrested with bottles of cough syrup mixed with opiates at Malwani on Tuesday. Police said 710 bottles were seized containing cough syrup mixed with codeine phosphate, a form of an opioid pain reliever available by prescription only in many countries due to its potential for addiction and misuse.The Malwani police team…
State culture minister Ashish Shelar has said that a report by the Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission (RGSTC) has cleared the way for immersion of large Plaster of Paris idols in the sea, but the man who anchored the study is sounding a cautionary note: he says even large idols need a higher proportion…
MUMBAI: In a shocking case of child abuse, Mankhurd police have booked a man identified as Rajeshram alias Bhagwan for allegedly assaulting his 5-year-old daughter Sanjana, an act that was reportedly captured on video and shared with local residents.The FIR was filed based on a complaint by Abdul Hakim Qayum Sheikh (45), a longtime resident…
MUMBAI: In a tragic case that began as a suspected suicide, the death of 17-year-old in Bhandup last week has now been officially registered as murder, following a detailed investigation and confession by the prime suspect her minor friend .The deceased a resident of Mulund East and daughter was found grievously injured after allegedly falling…
Mumbai: From July 1, the transport department will implement the increase in one-time tax for non-transport CNG/LPG vehicles and high-end cars as approved in the state budget earlier in March this year.Accordingly, the govt will hike tax by 1% across all categories of non-transport CNG or LPG run vehicles in the state. . “Also, the…
Pune: The state common entrance test (CET) cell has initiated the admission process for nine major degree and postgraduate courses across Maharashtra, bringing relief to many students. But admissions to many other courses, like BCA, BBA and pharmacy, are still pending.The process has commenced for master’s courses in business administration and management science, and graduate…
