Maharashtra

Mumbai: To enhance pedestrian connectivity on the recently launched Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as the ‘Aqua Line’, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) has announced plans to construct two major subways. An agency will soon be appointed to prepare detailed project reports (DPR) and oversee project management during construction. Subway Locations and Connectivity The first proposed subway will connect Nehru Science Centre Metro Station in Worli to key locations including the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Worli Promenade, and Nehru Planetarium. It will also link a new coastal road park and the upcoming commercial center being developed on the former Worli Dairy site. This subway is expected to be 1.6 kilometers long. The second subway will link the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BK...

Pune: In one of the largest cyber frauds reported recently, criminals have scammed a retired female engineering professor and an elderly couple in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, transferring a total of ₹5 crore through a sophisticated online con. The cybercriminals impersonated police officers and central agency officials, threatening the victims with fake cases related to terrorism to coerce them into transferring their life savings. Separate FIRs were filed at Pune Cyber Crime Police Station and Pimpri-Chinchwad Cyber Crime Police Station on Monday. Fraud Targeting 64-Year-Old Retired Professor The first case involved a 64-year-old retired engineering professor in Pune, who lost ₹3.08 crore between October 25 and November 12. The scam began with a phone call from a supposed "Cyber D...

Mumbai: Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi launched a strong attack on the Congress party on Wednesday, accusing it of arrogance and disregarding its alliance partners. Speaking at a press conference alongside MLA Rais Sheikh, Azmi said Congress has repeatedly ignored the voices of its allies, leading to electoral setbacks in recent years. “Congress does not respect its allies, which is why it continues to face losses. The situation in Bihar is a clear example. It is high time their eyes opened,” he remarked. Demand to Advance Reservation Lottery Azmi urged the Election Commission to announce the reservation lottery for local elections a year in advance, allowing prospective candidates ample time to prepare. He added that such a move would also benefit voters. A...

Mumbai, Maharashtra: The upcoming municipal council and municipal council board elections in Maharashtra have generated significant enthusiasm among candidates. The last date for filing nominations was Monday, with more than one lakh people submitting forms for both member and directly-elected president positions across the state. Key Numbers and Dates According to the State Election Commission, a total of 1,778 nominations were filed for member positions and 8,334 nominations for president posts. The final date for withdrawal of nominations is November 21. Voting is scheduled for December 2, and vote counting will take place on December 3. The Vidarbha and Marathwada regions witnessed the highest enthusiasm among candidates. District-Wise Highlights Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar...

Mumbai: In the aftermath of Bihar Assembly elections, Anand Dubey, National Spokesperson of Shiv Sena UBT, grabbed the spotlight for his sharp satire targeting Congress and Rahul Gandhi across news channels. His biting commentary has left India Bloc allies and the opposition stunned, despite Congress and Shiv Sena UBT being partners in the alliance. Dubey’s TV Mockery Sparks Attention Following the Mahagathbandhan’s defeat in Bihar, Dubey appeared on multiple news channels, lampooning Congress leaders and the alliance. He mimicked Rahul Gandhi and RJD leaders in a humorous yet scathing manner, pointing out the failures of Congress leadership including Hussein Dalwai, Rashid Alvi, Digvijay Singh, and Mani Shankar Aiyar. Dubey praised AIIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi for securing five se...

Mumbai: In a heartwarming display of dedication, a Mumbai Police constable quietly ensured the safety of a lone female passenger traveling on a late-night local train. The officer sat next to her until she safely reached her station, setting an example of proactive protection for women traveling alone. A Simple Yet Significant Gesture Mumbai, a city that never sleeps, owes much of its reputation for safety to the tireless efforts of its police force. A recently viral video has brought attention to one such act of vigilance. In the clip, a constable can be seen accompanying a female commuter in an almost empty train, silently ensuring her security until she disembarked. Video Goes Viral, Wins Praise The video has been widely circulated on social media, earning the constable appr...

Mumbai: More than a year after the assassination of senior NCP leader Baba Siddiqui, his alleged handler and gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother Anmol Bishnoi is being deported to India from the United States. The development has revived hopes for clarity in the high-profile murder case. Baba Siddiqui’s son, Zeeshan Siddiqui, has welcomed the move and demanded that Anmol be interrogated specifically about his father's killing. Zeeshan: “He Must Be Questioned About My Father’s Murder” Zeeshan Siddiqui said he had long been urging authorities to bring Anmol back to India. While he believes the U.S. delayed the deportation, he expressed relief that the process has now been completed.He revealed that he received an email from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security informing him that An...

Thane, Maharashtra – 18 November 2025: In a chilling incident in Ambernath, Thane district, a gang of eight men armed with swords and sharp weapons brutally attacked a man, leaving him severely injured. Police suspect the attack may be linked to a long-standing personal feud, and the entire episode was caught on CCTV cameras installed inside the shop. Investigations are ongoing. Assault Inside the ShopThe victim, Sudhir Omprakash Singh, had visited an automobile repair shop to fix a broken car part when the gang struck. CCTV footage shows Sudhir attempting to defend himself with a piece of metal, but five gang members armed with deadly weapons relentlessly attacked him, entering the shop one by one. Attack Continues Outside on ScooterThe assault inside the shop lasted nearly 90 secon...

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Former Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik may face renewed legal troubles as a special PMLA court rejected his discharge plea, paving the way for formal framing of charges in a high-profile money laundering case. The court has ordered all accused to be present during the proceedings scheduled for 18 November 2025. Court Proceedings and Key Details Nawab Malik’s company, Malik Infrastructure, had filed a discharge plea claiming that the ED’s allegations were based on conjecture, as the company did not exist at the time of the alleged illegal transaction. The court dismissed these arguments, stating that sufficient prima facie evidence exists. Preliminary investigations indicate that Malik allegedly colluded with Hasina Parkar, Salim Patel,...

Mumbai:A shocking bribery scandal has surfaced from a Mumbai courtroom, where a conversation in the court washroom exposed an alleged deal between a clerk and an Additional Sessions Judge. According to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), the clerk assured a litigant that if he “did something for the judge,” the verdict would be delivered in his favour. The clerk, Chandrakant Vasudev, has been arrested while accepting ₹15 lakh in bribe, whereas the judge, Ejazuddin Qazi, has reportedly gone underground. Clerk Caught Taking Bribe, Judge Allegedly Approved the Deal Vasudev, a clerk-typist with the Civil Sessions Court, allegedly demanded the bribe from a petitioner on 11 November. ACB officials claim the money was meant for Judge Qazi. The judge is accused of playing an “active role” i...