Engr accused of spying for Pak seeks bail | Mumbai News

Mumbai: A Thane-based engineer arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information about warships and submarines with a Pakistani intelligence agent has sought bail, saying a prolonged incarceration would “prejudice his personal and professional life”.Ravindra Verma (27), who worked with a defence technology firm, was arrested by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad on May 28. He is currently…

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Glass traders’ federation clarifies microplastics not caused by glass but metal caps | Mumbai News

Mumbai: The All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation (AIGMF) Wednesday addressed media reports about a French study that showed the presence of microplastics in beverages packaged in glass bottles.“These reports misinterpret findings from a scientific study conducted by the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES). The ANSES study, in its clear…

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PMC set to bring temporary safety measures at Gangadham Chowk, but long-term plans remain under cloud | Pune News

Pune: The civic administration will introduce temporary safety measures at Gangadham Chowk, including rumble strips, speed breakers and lane markings, following a June 11 accident that claimed the life of a 29-year-old woman and injured her father-in-law (61) when a truck collided with their scooter at the junction. Civic officials, however, said long-term solutions like…

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