Mumbai: A 45-year-old man who allegedly cheated two investors of his artificial jewellery venture of Rs 10 crore and fled after his anticipating bail plea was rejected was arrested in Nashik recently. Sushil Kantilal Jain allegedly diverted funds to personal bank accounts and couldn’t give details of workers purportedly paid Rs 4.3 crore. —S Ahmed…
Mumbai: In an overhaul of colonial-era prison laws, the legislative council on Wednesday passed a progressive prison reforms bill—Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Bill, 2025—focused on rehabilitation and reintegration.The bill provides for ‘open prisons’ and ‘open colonies’ to ease inmates back into society, along with structured after-care services to ensure they can rebuild their lives…
Mumbai: Govt will expand drone surveillance and strengthen joint enforcement teams to curb illegal excavation activities across the state, said revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday.A special task force has been formed to carry out large-scale operations, he said. Drone mapping of affected villages will be undertaken, and illegal excavation spots will be identified using…
MUMBAI: Transporters across Maharashtra staged a statewide “chakka jam” on Thursday to protest against what they called “arbitrary and excessive” e-challans and other issues affecting the sector. They also warned of an indefinite strike starting at midnight.The Transport Commissioner’s office has directed all Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) to set up separate control rooms to monitor…
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has raised serious concerns over the preliminary report of the Baramati plane crash, alleging inconsistencies and errors that may shield VSR Ventures and DGCA officials (File photo) MUMBAI: NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has claimed that the preliminary report on the Baramati plane crash contains many inconsistencies and errors, raising…
Police case over Rs 72 lakh window row at Mumbai luxury duplex (AI image) MUMBAI: A interior designerfrom Breach Candy has filed a cheating complaint against the directors of a window systems company, alleging financial loss of over ₹72 lakh due to defective and unsafe installation work at a luxury Malabar Hill residence. In the…
Primetime Theatre Company celebrated 35 years with a heartwarming staging of ‘Salaam Noni Appa’ at the Royal Opera House. The play, adapted from Twinkle Khanna’s story, beautifully explores love and self-discovery in later life. Lillete Dubey’s direction and stellar cast brought a tale of second chances and quiet joy to life, leaving audiences touched and…
Wankhede Stadium (File Photo) MUMBAI: Mumbai Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the T20 semi-final between India and England scheduled to be held at Wankhede Stadium on Marine Drive on Thurday. The match will begin at 7pm, while entry gates for spectators will open at 4pm.Authorities expect a large turnout for…
Maharashtra’s Latur, wife held (Representative image) LATUR: A woman has been arrested in Maharashtra’s Latur district in connection with the death of her 49-year-old husband following a domestic quarrel, police said on Thursday. According to cops, the deceased, identified as Sikandar Sidram Rathod, was heavily dependent on alcohol and frequently argued with his wife Kamalbai…
Sanjay Raut (Left), Sharad Pawar (Centre), Aaditya Thackeray (Right) MUMBAI: After strong claims made by all three of its constituents, MVA has finally decided to nominate NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar as its candidate for the alliance’s sole winnable RS seat from Maharashtra. Thursday is the last day to file nominations for the March 16 polls.State…
