Pune: Apple has officially inaugurated its Pune retail store, ‘Apple Koregaon Park’, at KOPA Mall in Koregaon Park on Thursday. This was Apple’s fourth company owned retail store in Pune, opening just two days after the company’s third outlet, ‘Apple Hebbal’, was inaugurated in Bengaluru on Sept 2. The Pune store, as do Apple’s other…
Mumbai: A police constable with the Versova police station was a victim of cyber fraud when his bank account balance turned negative (Rs 9,618.79). The Versova police registered the case on Wednesday after constable Mukesh Jadhav (39) noticed that, in addition to Rs 11,702 fraudulently transferred from his account, the fraudster also availed two consumer…
New Delhi: During a robbery investigation in Delhi’s GB Road, police rescued six girls—four believed to be minors—who were allegedly forced into prostitution. Two of the girls presented Aadhaar cards claiming they were adults, but police suspect the documents may be forged and plan to conduct bone ossification tests to verify their ages.The probe began…
Pune: Across Europe, Maharashtra mandals are using Ganeshotsav to bring the diaspora together, with growing turnouts for traditional rituals, performances, and community feasts. In countries where Indian festivals are usually private affairs, these organisations are shaping spaces of devotion and community while adapting rites to local rules and environments. In Barcelona, chants of “Ganapati bappa…
Mumbai: In the ongoing trial in the murder of Sheena Bora, Vidhie Mukerjea, the victim’s sister, concluded her deposition on Thursday before the special CBI court. Over the past two days, Vidhie made several allegations, including claims of financial misconduct by her stepbrothers, the presence of Rahul Mukerjea with Sheena after the alleged murder date,…
New Delhi: Passengers had a narrow escape on Thursday morning after a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus caught fire at Dhaula Kuan, following a collision with a motorcycle. The incident triggered panic at the bus stop, but timely action by the staff ensured all commuters were safely evacuated, police said. According to police, a PCR…
Mumbai: City police on Wednesday submitted a chargesheet against a 40-year-old female teacher accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act, for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old male pupil at a prominent city school where she was formerly employed. The woman, a mother of two children, was arrested and subsequently granted bail. Also…
New Delhi: The Delhi police commissioner’s office on Thursday wrote to the principal district and sessions judges on the issue of examination of witnesses through virtual means.“Only formal police witnesses may be permitted to be examined through video-conferencing. The examination of material police witnesses may continue to be conducted in physical mode, pending further consultations…
Mumbai: With the arrest of two men, a UP-based gang of thieves that stole valuables from sleeping passengers in long-distance trains has been busted by the Govt Railway Police (GRP). Four members of the gang are on the run.“With the duo’s arrest, 16 offences have been solved. Stolen gold and cash collectively worth Rs 22.24…
New Delhi: After facing objections from student groups over its Rs 1-lakh surety bond for Delhi University Students’ Union elections, DU on Thursday clarified that the provision was a “technical requirement” aimed at curbing defacement on the campus and didn’t require the candidates to deposit the money upfront or keep it in their bank account.The…
