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Bomb Threat at Bombay High Court: Premises Evacuated, Police Investigate Multiple Emails

18Dec

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Bomb Threat at Bombay High Court: Premises Evacuated, Police Investigate Multiple Emails

Mumbai, December 18, 2025: Panic erupted at the Bombay High Court on Thursday when proceedings were suddenly halted and judges ordered courtrooms to be evacuated following a bomb threat received via email. The police quickly cleared the entire premises, initiating a thorough investigation. Threats Target Multiple Courts The bomb threat was not limited to the Bombay High Court. Emails warning of explosions were also sent to other courts in Bandra and Esplanade, as well as several banks in Mumbai. According to the Mumbai Police Commissioner, this was part of a broader campaign of emailed threats targeting multiple judicial and financial institutions. Bomb threats are not new to the Bombay High Court. Similar warnings were received on September 12 and 19, prompting prior security che...

BMC Elections: Why Mahayuti Hopes to Win in Mumbai’s Mumbadevi Despite Muslim Majority

18Dec

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Maharashtra, State

BMC Elections: Why Mahayuti Hopes to Win in Mumbai’s Mumbadevi Despite Muslim Majority

The Mumbadevi area in South Mumbai, comprising five BMC wards, is witnessing a tightly contested battle in the upcoming municipal elections. While the constituency has a 51% Muslim voter population, political analysts suggest that vote splitting among opposition parties could give Mahayuti (BJP-led alliance) an edge. Multi-Cornered Contest Shaping Up The Mumbadevi wards are witnessing a direct face-off between Congress and Mahayuti. However, the presence of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) is expected to make the contest multi-cornered. If the Uddhav faction and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena align with Congress, a tough fight could emerge between the Mahavikas Aghadi and Mahayuti coalitions. Analysts believe that three out of the five wards m...

Shiv Sena Challenges AIMIM’s “Kite” Symbol Ahead of Maharashtra Municipal Elections, Imtiaz Jalil Fires Back

18Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Shiv Sena Challenges AIMIM’s “Kite” Symbol Ahead of Maharashtra Municipal Elections, Imtiaz Jalil Fires Back

Tensions are brewing in Maharashtra ahead of the upcoming municipal elections as the AIMIM, led by Asaduddin Owaisi, announced its participation in 27 municipal corporations. Following the announcement, Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena demanded that the Election Commission ban AIMIM’s “kite” election symbol, citing a clash with the traditional Makar Sankranti kite-flying festival. Shirsat, representing Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad), argued that since the municipal polls coincide with Makar Sankranti on January 15, the kite symbol could create confusion among voters. AIMIM Rejects Demand, Challenges ShirsatAIMIM leader and former Aurangabad MP Imtiaz Jalil dismissed the demand as “ridiculous.” He stated, “I will definitely fly ki...

Major Boost to Mumbai’s Lifeline Ahead of BMC Elections: 238 Automatic-Door Local Trains Announced

18Dec

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Maharashtra, State

Major Boost to Mumbai’s Lifeline Ahead of BMC Elections: 238 Automatic-Door Local Trains Announced

Mumbai: In a significant pre-BMC election announcement, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday unveiled a major upgrade plan for Mumbai’s suburban railway network, announcing the induction of 238 new local trains equipped with automatic door-closing systems. The move is aimed at enhancing passenger safety, increasing capacity, and modernising the city’s most vital mode of transport. According to an official statement released late Wednesday night by the Chief Minister’s Office, the new automatic-door trains will be procured as part of a comprehensive infrastructure expansion programme for Mumbai’s rail services. The suburban rail network, often referred to as the city’s lifeline, carries millions of commuters every day. In addition to the new train procurement, the...

BMC Elections 2026: Shinde’s Shiv Sena Demands 100 Seats, NCP Excluded from Alliance; BJP’s Strategy Unveiled

17Dec

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BMC Elections 2026: Shinde’s Shiv Sena Demands 100 Seats, NCP Excluded from Alliance; BJP’s Strategy Unveiled

Mumbai: Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the ruling Mahayuti alliance of BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena has begun negotiations on seat-sharing. However, Ajit Pawar’s NCP has been excluded from the alliance. Shinde’s faction of Shiv Sena has reportedly staked a claim for 100 seats in the 227-seat civic body. NCP Kept Out of MahayutiThe BJP has refused to ally with Ajit Pawar’s NCP for the elections scheduled on 15 January 2026. Sources say BJP’s objections stem from NCP leader Nawab Malik’s alleged links with money laundering cases connected to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. Meanwhile, BJP is in talks with the Republican Party of India (RPI), led by Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, to strengthen its alliance. Winning Target for MahayutiBJP leaders, includi...

Bombay High Court Rejects Bail for 8 Accused in Pune Porsche Hit-and-Run Case; Allegations of Blood Sample Tampering Surface

17Dec

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Bombay High Court Rejects Bail for 8 Accused in Pune Porsche Hit-and-Run Case; Allegations of Blood Sample Tampering Surface

Pune: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday rejected the bail petitions of eight accused in the high-profile Pune Porsche hit-and-run case, in which a speeding car collided with a two-wheeler last year in Kalyani Nagar, Pune, killing two individuals. Reports suggest the car was allegedly driven by a minor at the time of the incident. Blood Sample Tampering AllegedThe accused include the father of the minor, Vishal Agrawal, Ashish Mittal, Aditya Sood, Arunkumar Singh, Ashfaq Makandar, and two doctors from Sassoon Hospital, Dr. Ajay Tavare and Dr. Shrihari Halnor. All face allegations of tampering with the minor’s blood sample to mask the presence of alcohol. Doctors and Hospital Staff ImplicatedThe police had initially collected the minor’s blood sample at the hospital to determine alcohol...

Ahead of BMC Polls, Prithviraj Chavan Criticises Congress for Losing Touch with Common People

17Dec

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Ahead of BMC Polls, Prithviraj Chavan Criticises Congress for Losing Touch with Common People

Pune:Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Tuesday made candid remarks on the functioning of the Congress party, admitting that it has failed to effectively raise issues concerning the common man. His comments come at a crucial time, ahead of the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Speaking at a press conference in Pune, Chavan said that Congress-led initiatives such as the ‘Samvidhan Yatra’ and ‘Tiranga Yatra’ did not succeed in attracting the general public. “Participation in these programmes was largely limited to party workers. We could not connect with ordinary citizens, especially the youth,” he admitted. The former Chief Minister stressed that the party has lagged behind in highlighting pressing issues such as unemployment, farmers’ di...

Mumbai Politics: Former Sena UBT Councillor Tejasvee Ghosalkar Joins BJP Ahead of BMC Elections, A Major Setback for Uddhav Thackeray

16Dec

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Mumbai Politics: Former Sena UBT Councillor Tejasvee Ghosalkar Joins BJP Ahead of BMC Elections, A Major Setback for Uddhav Thackeray

In a significant political development ahead of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, former Shiv Sena UBT councillor Tejasvee Ghosalkar has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The induction took place in the presence of Mumbai BJP Chief Amit Satam, marking a major setback for Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena UBT. Tejasvee, a member of the influential Ghosalkar family from Dahisar, had been increasingly dissatisfied with her party for some time. Her resignation from Shiv Sena UBT earlier was met with attempts by Thackeray to reconcile, but the efforts failed. This move comes amidst speculation about her political alignment after her appointment as director in a BJP-controlled bank, which had already raised questions about her loyalty to Shiv Sena. Personal Tra...

Mumbai Politics: Tejasvee Ghosalkar Joins BJP, Major Setback for Uddhav Thackeray Ahead of BMC Polls

15Dec

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Mumbai Politics: Tejasvee Ghosalkar Joins BJP, Major Setback for Uddhav Thackeray Ahead of BMC Polls

In a significant political development ahead of the much-anticipated Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) has suffered a major setback with former corporator Tejasvee Ghosalkar joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Tejasvee Ghosalkar formally entered the BJP on Monday in the presence of Mumbai BJP chief Amit Satam. Her induction comes at a politically sensitive time, as opposition parties intensify preparations for the crucial BMC elections, considered the crown jewel of Mumbai’s political landscape. Ghosalkar, a former BMC corporator, hails from the influential Ghosalkar family of Dahisar and is the daughter-in-law of senior Shiv Sena leader Vinod Ghosalkar, a close aide of Uddhav Thackeray. Her defection is being seen as a ser...

Pune Road Rage Attack Leaves Woman Blind in One Eye

15Dec

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Maharashtra, State

Pune Road Rage Attack Leaves Woman Blind in One Eye

Pune, 15 December 2025: In a terrifying incident of road rage in Pune, a 28-year-old woman and her fiancé were attacked by three men after a minor traffic incident, resulting in severe injury to the woman’s eye. She had to undergo emergency surgery, and her vision has still not fully recovered. According to reports, the incident occurred on 6 December near an underpass while Pooja Gupta and her fiancé were returning to Mumbai. Their car accidentally brushed against the foot of one of the three bikers. Although no one was initially hurt, a verbal altercation quickly escalated. The attackers reportedly threw a stone at the car’s windshield, shattering it. Fleeing in fear, the couple got caught in traffic, at which point the attackers returned, smashing the remaining windows and the rea...