Maharashtra

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has raised serious questions over the prolonged police investigation into the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian, former manager of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The bench asked authorities to clarify when the investigation will be completed. Disha Salian died in June 2020 after falling from the 14th floor of a building in Malad, Mumbai. The police initially registered the case as an accidental death. On Thursday, a bench comprising Justices Ajay Gadkari and R.R. Bhosale observed that five years have passed since Salian’s death. They emphasized that the investigation should determine whether her death was suicide or an unintentional homicide. The government lawyer, Manakuwar Deshmukh, told the court that the investigation is still ongoing. The bench q...

Mumbai: A shocking financial scam has left 72-year-old Bharat Harkchand Shah reeling after discovering that he lost ₹35 crore over four years due to unauthorized trading by a brokerage firm. Shah, a resident of Matunga West, alleged that Glob Capital Market Limited misused his and his wife’s accounts, misleading them while conducting trades without consent. How the Scam Unfolded Shah, along with his wife, runs a low-cost guesthouse for cancer patients in Parel. After inheriting a stock portfolio following his father’s death in 1984, Shah had little experience in the stock market. In 2020, on a friend’s recommendation, he opened a Demat and trading account with Glob Capital Market Limited, transferring his inherited shares to it. Initially, company representatives regularly contact...

In a major boost for homebuyers in Navi Mumbai, the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) has launched a special housing scheme for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Lower Income Group (LIG) categories. For the first time, CIDCO is offering 4,508 ready-to-move flats on a ‘First Come, First Served’ (FCFS) basis — eliminating the usual lottery system. Online registrations for the scheme began on 22 November 2025 and will continue till 21 December 2025. ₹2.50 Lakh Subsidy Under PMAY A key attraction of the scheme is the ₹2.50 lakh subsidy under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), available to eligible EWS buyers. The subsidy significantly reduces the cost of owning a home in Navi Mumbai, making the scheme highly beneficial for low-income househ...

Mumbai:In a shocking incident from Kurla, a 21-year-old college student was allegedly set on fire by his friends during what they claimed was a birthday prank. Police have termed the incident a case of “prank gone wrong”, while the victim’s family has accused the group of repeatedly harassing him in the past. Five friends have been arrested in connection with the case. The victim, identified as Abdul Rehman Khan, suffered 35% burn injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at a city hospital. Called Outside Home on Pretext of Cake Cutting The incident took place around midnight on Monday. According to police, Abdul was called outside his house by his friends for a birthday cake-cutting celebration. During the gathering, the group first threw eggs at him. As Abdul prepared to c...

Nagpur: The Maoist strongholds stretching from Gadchiroli to Chhattisgarh are witnessing renewed activity. While the government claims that Maoist influence will be eradicated by March 2026, a recent letter from the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) has sent ripples across security agencies. Earlier, the banned CPI (Maoist) reportedly requested a three-month pause in anti-Naxal operations to allow cadres to surrender and avail government rehabilitation schemes. However, the Central Military Commission (CMC) has now issued a sharply contrasting directive, calling on Maoist cadres to observe PLGA Week from December 2 to 8 with revolutionary zeal, pledging to fight “until the last breath.” The announcement coincides with the 25th anniversary of the PLGA and is being perceived as...

Pune/Mumbai: The Maharashtra Transport Department has emphasized the mandatory installation of High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) on older vehicles. Despite the directive, only 47.23 lakh vehicles across the state have been fitted with HSRP so far, leaving over 1.08 crore vehicles yet to comply. The deadline for installation has been extended to November 30, 2025, after which action will be taken against non-compliant vehicles. Why HSRP is Essential:The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways mandated HSRP installation on all vehicles manufactured before April 1, 2019. Maharashtra alone has 2.43 crore vehicles falling under this category. While 87.18 lakh vehicles have been registered for HSRP, a significant number of vehicle owners have yet to register or install the plates. C...