Maharashtra

Mumbai: A shocking incident in Goregaon, Mumbai, has left residents shaken after gas-filled balloons exploded inside a lift, injuring three people, including a young woman. The entire incident was captured on the lift’s CCTV cameras. The blast occurred at Anmol Tower in Goregaon West during the afternoon. According to police reports, a young woman entered the lift with a small trolley bag, followed by a young man carrying a large polythene bag containing over a dozen balloons. A second man entered the lift behind them. Before the lift doors could close completely, the balloons exploded, engulfing the lift in flames. The woman and the two men sustained burn injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital. Authorities suspect that the balloons may have been filled with hydrogen, a highly...

Mumbai: A tragic incident at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has left the campus and the city in shock. A 21-year-old student from Rajasthan allegedly took his own life by jumping off the hostel building early Wednesday morning. According to Pawai police officials, the incident occurred around 1:00 AM at Hostel Number 4 in the IIT Bombay campus located in Mumbai’s Pawai area. The deceased has been identified as Naman Agrawal, a second-year engineering student from Pilani, Rajasthan. The reasons behind this tragic decision are not yet known, and the police have registered a case of accidental death pending further investigation. This is not the first such incident at the institute; in August last year, a student named Rohit Sinha similarly took his life by ...

Mumbai: Comedian Kunal Kamra is facing escalating legal and political challenges. The Maharashtra Legislative Council’s Privileges Committee has summoned Kamra in connection with his controversial parody song and remarks targeting Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Alongside Kamra, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare has also been summoned. According to the committee, Kamra and Andhare are required to appear before it on Thursday in Mumbai. The committee, headed by BJP member Prasad Lad, had issued notices to both individuals 15 days ago. Prasad Lad added that if they fail to appear even after two summons, the committee may decide on further action against them. The notice was served following a complaint by BJP MLC Praveen Darekar, who accused Kamra and Andhare of making derogat...

Mumbai | February 3: The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project achieved a significant milestone on Tuesday with the completion of the second tunnel’s excavation in Palghar district, Maharashtra. This marks the second tunnel breakthrough within a month, following the first tunnel breakthrough on January 2. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw joined the celebration online, applauding the achievement as the tunnel boring machine (TBM) completed the final section of the tunnel. Engineers and staff on-site waved the national flag and echoed patriotic slogans of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”, marking the momentous occasion. The 508-kilometre Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor is slated to become India’s first high-speed rail line, with operations expected to commence on August 15, 2027. Onc...

Pune, February 3:The Pune Crime Branch has filed a detailed 1,886-page chargesheet in connection with the alleged illegal sale of nearly 40 acres of government land in Mundhwa. The chargesheet states that Sheetal Kisan Chand Tejwani (44), holding power of attorney, executed the sale deed with Amadia Enterprises LLP, fully aware that the land belonged to the Maharashtra government. Former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s son, Parth Pawar, is listed as a partner of Amadia Enterprises LLP. However, the chargesheet clarifies that he was not named in the FIR and no direct involvement of his has been found during preliminary investigations. Other individuals named in the chargesheet include Digvijay Amarsingh Patil, a partner in Amadia Enterprises, and suspended Tehsildar Suryakant Yevale. ...

Mumbai, February 3:The recently constructed Mira-Bhiandar flyover in Mira Road, built at an estimated cost of ₹100 crore, has become the center of public debate and social media attention. Designed as a four-lane bridge, the structure unexpectedly narrows to two lanes, raising concerns about traffic safety and earning it the nickname “Bridge of Death” among critics. The issue has reached the highest levels, with complaints submitted to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Anand Dube, a local leader from the Uddhav faction, has demanded a thorough investigation and strict action against officials, contractors, and consulting firms involved in the project. Authorities from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) defended the des...

The newly constructed Mira-Bhiander flyover in Mira Road, reportedly costing around ₹100 crore, has sparked widespread controversy. The four-lane bridge unexpectedly narrows to two lanes, drawing complaints that have reached Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Public Outcry Over Design Constructed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the flyover’s design has become a hot topic on social media, where users are mocking the engineers and contractors. Citizens have expressed safety concerns, dubbing it a “death bridge” due to the sudden lane reduction. Anand Dubey, a leader from the Uddhav faction, wrote to the CM highlighting that the bridge’s design appears abrupt and endangers commuters. He demanded a strict investig...