Pune: The Pune Rural Police on Sunday arrested a man and detained his minor accomplice for allegedly murdering and later dumping the body of his friend (31) in a water-filled trench in Shirur taluka on Sept 27, following a petty dispute while consuming alcohol.Inspector Sandesh Kenjale of the Shirur police identified the deceased as Ashok…
Mumbai: A 74-year-old retiree from Mulund lost Rs 3.7 crore after a woman befriended him, initiated a romantic relationship online, and convinced him to put money in an investment scheme through a fake website.The complainant told east region cyber police he came across a woman, identifying herself as Diya Sharma, on Facebook this April. The…
New Delhi: Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has fully digitised the process of obtaining property tax dues and deposit certificates, aiming to simplify property transactions such as buying and selling. Property owners can now log on to the MCD portal using their registered mobile numbers to view detailed information, including partial records of any outstanding…
Pune: PMPML has decided to pause its plans to procure double-decker electric buses following multiple issues, including frequent breakdowns.During a board meeting held on Monday evening, the transport body decided to form a committee comprising officials from the Pune RTO and the Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT) to assess various options for double-decker buses…
Mumbai: Bombay high court on Monday directed municipal corporations and other state authorities to pay Rs 6 lakh compensation for deaths caused by potholes or open manholes, and ex gratia ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 2.5 lakh for injuries, reports Rosy Sequeira. Refusing compensation “would amount to rendering mere lip service to citizens’ fundamental…
New Delhi: Nilgais, jackals and peacocks roaming in the wooded areas of the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus may soon find all the water they need. The university is preparing to revive its drying ponds and check dams, many of which have got choked over the years with silt or have sewage leaks. The effort is…
Mumbai: IIT Bombay‘s Techfest, the science and technology festival, launched its series of technical workshops ahead of its 29th edition, scheduled from December 21 to 24. Designed to spark innovation and hands-on learning, the workshops offer students, professionals, and tech enthusiasts the chance to engage directly with emerging technologies.Curated with support from industry experts and…
Mumbai: Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the final phase of the Mumbai Metro Line-3, it has run into a controversy. The Mumbai Congress has slammed the ruling BJP for “deliberately not naming the Science Centre Metro station on Line 3 after the first PM Jawaharlal Nehru”.In a post on X on Monday, city…
Mumbai: As monsoon recedes and winter approaches, Mumbai is back in the grip of air pollution ahead of Diwali. City recorded an average moderate pollution (non satisfactory) of 140 (AQI) on Monday evening with wind speed too going down substantially. The phenomenon warns of challenging days ahead for those with respiratory issues, said sources. Of…
Thane: A 28-year-old cab driver jumped into the Kasheli Creek on Monday morning after parking his vehicle on Kasheli Bridge.Police identified the man as Anurag Kesari, a resident of Maitri Park building in Thane. Police officials said the incident occurred around 10 am when Kesari parked his vehicle beside the bridge, stepped out, and jumped…
