Mumbai: In a suburb where glass towers have steadily replaced its genteel heritage, the persistence of a senior Bandra West couple has paid off—quite literally carved in stone. On Oct 12, last month, TOI reported how Allen and Patrice Fernandes, residents of the six-decade-old Unis bungalow on St Roque Road in Bandra-W, were trying hard…
Pune: The Sant Tukaramnagar police on Saturday arrested two women on the charge of beating up a police constable and abusing an officer when they were summoned to the police station for questioning regarding a forced marriage complaint on Friday. The daughter of one of the two women had earlier lodged a complaint against her…
New Delhi: Delhi Police has reunited 75 missing people, including 28 children and 47 adults, with their families in a month-long drive. They were reported missing from various parts of Southwest district due to reasons such as elopement, family disputes, or losing their way. DCP (Southwest) Amit Goel said, “Checking CCTV footage and displaying photos…
Pune: Bank of Maharashtra has reduced its marginal cost-based lending rates (MCLR) by 20 to 25 basis points (bps) on some shorter-term loans.With this, the bank’s MCLR will be in the range of 7.95% to 8.85%. The bank reduced the MCLR on the overnight lending rate by 25 bps to 7.95%, while those for one-month…
New Delhi: AAP and BJP leaders clashed on Saturday over air quality in the capital with AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj sharing a short video on X, claiming that “the BJP govt’s fraud to underreport pollution levels continues unabated — their lies stand exposed yet again”. It prompted BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor to lash out…
Pune: Residents of Dhayari and Narhe on Saturday voiced serious concerns about the substandard quality of drainage line installation in their areas, citing improper sewage management and slow progress in infrastructure upgrades. They demanded a third-party audit to identify chronic problem spots for timely repairs.A group led by local leader Dhananjay Benkar highlighted that in…
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court rejected the anticipatory bail application of UK based businessman who is accused of rape, on the grounds that he has been declared an absconder and that a proclamation had already been issued, observing that an absconding accused cannot ordinarily claim anticipatory bail.Justice Madhav J. Jamdar, while hearing anticipatory bail application…
NEW DELHI: Warrior Moms, a network of mothers fighting for clean air, has urged the Union ministry of health and family welfare to issue a public health advisory on air pollution within 48 hours, calling for clear, actionable guidance for children and families.In a letter to the ministry on Saturday, the group demanded that the…
Pune: Collector Jitendra Dudi on Saturday said the district administration was ready to conduct free, fair and peaceful Zilla Parishad (ZP) and panchayat samiti elections with adequate electronic voting machines (EVMs) and trained manpower. “According to the previous election pattern, a total of 8,146 EVMs were made available for 3,701 polling stations across 13 talukas…
The Prithvi Theatre Festival commenced with a vibrant opening night, drawing a diverse crowd of artists and enthusiasts to Juhu’s iconic venue. This 17-day celebration of live storytelling promises a rich lineup of performances, discussions, and workshops, underscoring Prithvi Theatre’s enduring magic and its role in keeping Mumbai’s theatrical spirit alive. The opening night of…
