Mumbai: Dismissing Rahul Gandhi‘s allegations of vote theft and rigged elections, CM Devendra Fadnavis said the “chip in the opposition leader’s head was stolen and his hard disk was corrupted.” Fadnavis accused Gandhi of undermining democracy by “consistently lying,” adding that the Congress was struggling with its irrelevance. “The people will teach them a lesson…
Thane: The Thane Congress has raised serious concerns over delays in providing basic facilities like midday meals to civic school teachers and students, despite the state releasing a massive grant of Rs 359 crore. The Thane Congress, led by City President Vikrant Chavan, staged a protest outside the education department on Thursday, questioning the irregularities…
Thane: The poor condition of the majority of MSRTC buses and the lack of basic facilities at the depots in Thane have drawn sharp criticism from activists and opposition leaders, who accuse the state transport administration of neglecting essential public services.The depot near Thane railway station highlights the issue, with passengers complaining of pothole-ridden surfaces,…
Ahead of Ganeshotsav, Mumbai is witnessing a surge in eco-friendly Ganesha idol-making workshops, attracting both beginners and experienced artists. Participants are learning the art of sculpting with clay, guided by expert instructors who emphasize the meditative and culturally enriching aspects of the process. These workshops blend creativity, tradition, and sustainability, fostering a deeper appreciation for…
Thane: The police are investigating the case of a 20-year-old man, Sonu Ali, who was injured after a rod fell from the Metro Line 5 work site and penetrated his head. They have started questioning the staff of the company working on the Metro site. The police are investigating the case to determine if there…
Mumbai: A day after members of the Jain community forcibly removed the cover on the Dadar kabutarkhana, guardian minister Mangalprabhat Lodha agreed that it was a “wrong thing to do.” “No one should take law into their own hands,” said Lodha. Responding to the Bombay high court verdict, Lodha said, “I have not read the…
Mumbai: The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs arrested a ground staff member of SpiceJet airline while he was taking out 3kg of smuggled gold handed over to him by a transit passenger. He is the 30th insider staffer of the airport arrested in the gold smuggling case in the last seven months. On Monday,…
Mumbai: Police on Wednesday arrested a real estate agent from near a forensic science laboratory in Mumbai and seized a pistol and two ‘live’ cartridges from him, an official said.According to the official, the arrested man was identified as Sagar Heeralal Rajbhar (37), a resident of Kalyan in adjoining Thane district.Crime Branch sleuths laid a…
Mumbai: About 25 leading industry stakeholders, including the likes of Jindal Steel, Chitale Bandhu, Toyota India, Mahindra & Mahindra, and the Baramati Industrial Development Association, have expressed interest in collaborating with the government to convert Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the state to world-class centres. The govt had reached out to several companies, professionals and…
Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian exports to the US, citing India’s ongoing Russian oil purchases. MUMBAI: India’s bullion and jewellery industry has expressed anxiety over US President Donald Trump’s proposed imposition of 50% tariff on imports from India. No less than 85% of SEEPZ SEZ jewellery…
