Primary accused in Thane multi-crore forex trading fraud arrested from Dehradun
Eknath Shinde Plans Grand Statue Of His Political Mentor Anand Dighe In Thane: Who Was He?
Anand Dighe, a revered Shiv Sena leader in the Thane region, passed away in August 2001 after suffering a heart attack following an accident.
Thane Police Zone 3 organized a public awareness campaign at B.K. Birla College in Kalyan on International Drug Day. The initiative, spearheaded by Commissioner Ashutosh Dumbare, included a rally from Khadakpada Police Station to the college, street plays, and seminars. Authorities distributed 10,000 leaflets and utilized social media with videos and templates to highlight the dangers of drug use.
Mumbai: CM sets Dec 2028 deadline for Borivli-Thane underground tunnel
Besides Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee, Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, and senior officials from the Thane Slum Rehabilitation Authority and the forest department were present for the meeting held on Vidhan Bhavan premises
Shinde urges citizens to opt for `collective planning` of cluster redevelopment
Addressing a gathering after dedicating and laying foundation stones of various projects in Thane, Shinde said the Devendra Fadnavis government wants each and every city in the state to progress
Thane Court Acquits Woman In 2018 Murder Case Citing Lack Of Proof
A Thane court has acquitted a 36-year-old woman in a murder case of 2018, observing that while there were suspicions surrounding the accused, the prosecution failed to establish her guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
At UNSC, India Exposes Pakistans Gross Hypocrisy Over Terror And Child Rights Abuses
United Nations, Jun 26: India has strongly rejected what it described as Pakistans nefarious agenda at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), accusing Islamabad of attempting to deflect attention from its own human rights violations and state-sponsored cross-border terrorism. Indias Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, issued a sharp rebuttal during the UNSCs open debate on Children and Armed Conflict (CAC), calling out Pakistan for misusing the platform and violating the Councils agenda. Pakistan is casting unwarranted aspersions [] The post At UNSC, India Exposes Pakistans Gross Hypocrisy Over Terror And Child Rights Abuses appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Maharashtra reports 30 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths
Of the new cases, eight are from Mumbai, three from the jurisdiction of the Thane Municipal Corporation, two each from areas under the civic bodies of Navi Mumbai and Kalyan-Dombivali, eight from Pune, five from Nagpur and one each from Kolhapur and Sangli, said an official statement
Autopsy says trio died after inhaling methane gas in well
Thane engineer held in espionage case seeks bail
In his bail plea filed recently before the Thane magistrate's court, Verma pleaded innocence, contending that the allegations, even though serious, are subject to proof beyond reasonable doubt during trial.
Stuffed croc, missing head, mystery deepens at Aarey
As the Thane Forest Department investigates whether the carcass is genuine or fake, wildlife experts are calling for a deeper probe into potential trafficking networks operating under the radar in Mumbai
Influx Healthtech IPO debut today: GMP signals moderate listing buzz
Influx Healthtech is set to debut on the NSE SME platform today after its Rs 58.57 crore IPO. The IPO price was fixed at Rs 96 per share. The company, a CDMO established in 2020, offers manufacturing and product development services for nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and other healthcare products, operating from facilities in Thane, Maharashtra.
Maharashtra: Thane building`s terrace partially collapses; no casualty
The Thane Municipal Corporations disaster management cell received an alert at 5:37 am about the partial collapse at Ananddham A Co-operative Housing Society, a mixed-use property opposite a hotel at Uthalsar Naka, TMC chief Yasin Tadvi confirmed
Mumbai: Mugger crocodile body recovered in mutilated condition at Aarey
Officials from the Thane Forest Department (Territorial) later visited the site and took custody of the remains. A detailed investigation is underway. The body was found just a few hundred metres from an area where a film or television shoot was reportedly in progress.Forest officials are examining whether there is any possible connection
Key Thane-Palghar rd in bad shape amid 770cr overhaul
Thane 'Human Sacrifice': Trio Travels 1,000 Km, Slits Woman's Throat For Prosperity
In Kalwa, Thane, police uncovered that the murder of Shanti Chavan was a human sacrifice driven by black magic. Three suspects from Bihar, including a minor, were arrested
Pregnant Woman Carried in Doli Near Mumbai Due to No Road
Viral video from Thanes Shahapur reveals critical healthcare gap just 100 km from Mumbai
Thane Court Sentences 71-Year-Old Man to Life for Murdering Bedridden Wife
Judge calls killing 'deliberate and calculated'; no leniency shown despite convicts age
Case Filed Against Jeweller For Cheating Gold Supplier Of Rs 93.5 lakh
Police have registered a case against a jeweller for allegedly cheating a gold ornaments supplier of Rs 93.5 lakh in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said on Monday.
Mumbai Diary | Congress high command has the final word
After politically low-key Harshvardhan Sapkal was recently appointed the Maharashtra Congress chief, many believed his closeness with the high command may have had a major role in the appointment. Now, the same Sapkal is finding it difficult to place his confidants at key posts in the state Congress unit. He recently decided to remove incumbent Maha Cong social media head Vishal Muttemwar and replace with his person of choice. Here, Sapkal made an error; he went through with the decision without informing the national social media head and state incharge. Therefore, the file for appointing a new social media head is stuck in the corridors of Delhi. Shinde confidant returns to real estate business Dy CM Eknath Shindes Man Friday, Thane-based developer Ajay Ashar, has decided to alienate from his political patron and focus on his sprawling real estate business. Ashar apparently had a key role in lifting Shinde to the CMs seat. He was among the main negotiators with the BJP top brass and even shouldered the responsibilities of the high-cost takeover in Maharashtra. As reward, Ashar was appointed as vice-chairman of Maharashtra Institute for Transformation (MITRA) a financial planning body. But after Shinde was handed the second fiddle in the new govt, Ashar was removed from the role. Thus, Ashar has once again found time for his real estate ventures. CIDCOs 55th anniversary event goes overboard Maharashtra governments City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) recently celebrated its 55th Foundation Day, highlighting the organisations global standards in urban planning and development. As part of the bash, several CIDCO higher-ups were reportedly provided 55gm gold value coins embossed with the 55th foundation day mark. The buzz was that these heavy coins were put on the CIDCO exchequer under different heads. Unfortunately, the CIDCO, in charge of the Navi Mumbai airport, is struggling to pay the salary of its own employees. The cash-rich board is allegedly being looted by its top officers by inflating local land prices. Sudhir Suryawanshi Our correspondent in Maharashtra suryawanshi.sudhir@gmail.com
Mere Suspicion Not Enough, Says Thane Court Acquitting Man in 9-Year-Old Murder Case
Thane Roads To Remain Close For Mumbai Metro Work: Timing, Alternative Routes
The traffic police in Thane have issued an advisory for I & U girder work on parts of Ghodbunder Road.
Mumbra Aftermath: Mumbai High Court Suggests Installing Automatic Doors In Locals
The judges acknowledged the unfortunate incident of June 9 near Mumbra in Thane district, where 13 passengers fell from a moving trainreportedly resulting in five fatalities and nine injuries.
Nine teams to inspect illegal bldgs: Thane civic body to HC
Heavy Rain Alert For Some Maharashtra Districts; Rivers Flowing Above Danger Mark
Orange alert warning of heavy rains was sounded for Thane, Raigad, Mumbai, Nashik, and Ratnagiri districts along with Ghats of Satara district. The alerts will be valid till 8.30 am on July 20.
Elon Musk reacts to SpaceX's Starship blast with a casual three-word response. Heres what he said
A SpaceX Starship prototype, Ship 36, was destroyed in a fiery explosion during engine test preparations at Starbase. The incident, which occurred while loading liquid oxygen and methane, halted launch plans for the tenth orbital flight. Despite the setback and ongoing investigations, Elon Musk downplayed the event, reaffirming SpaceX's commitment to its Mars ambitions and iterative development approach.
Huge methane gas reserve found in western Nepal
A recent report indicates that western Nepal may possess approximately 430 billion cubic metres of methane gas reserves. This could potentially fulfill the nation's gas demand for about 50 years. Initial findings from a Chinese-led exploration project in the Dailekh district revealed significant methane deposits in a single well.
Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates Mumbai city has witnessed heavy rains since Wednesday evening, which continued until Thursday morning. We are providing live coverage of the situation, including updates on waterlogging in areas such as Dadar, Chembur, Kalyan-Dombivali, Thane, Raigad, Colaba, Santacruz, Vile Parle, and Andheri, disruptions to local trains on the Western, Central, and Harbour lines, and alerts from the India Meteorological Department. . Read more on Nation by NDTV Profit.
Demolition begins again at illegal 17-building residential complex in Thane
IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall For Mumbai, Thane, Palghar Tomorrow; Orange Alert In Raigad, Ratnagiri
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for 'heavy to very heavy rainfall' in Raigad and Ratnagiri districts of Maharashtra
Residents evacuated after plaster falls from old building in Thane
Thane school shifts to online classes till June 28 following health scare among students
Heavy rain alert today for Mum, Thane & Raigad
SC praises Bombay High Court on demolition of illegal buildings in Thane
NEW DELHI: Lauding the Bombay High Courts courageous stand, the Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with the High Court order directing the demolition of 17 structures built illegally on green zones in Maharashtras Thane. On June 12, the Bombay High Court said any unauthorised construction would be required to be demolished. Challenging the order, Danish Zaheer Siddiqui has moved to the top court. The top court, while declining his request, asked him to appeal to the high court for review and relief. A two-judge vacation bench of the top court, headed by Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Manohan, referred to the Bombay High Courts explicit finding that the underworld was involved in illegal constructions, happening in collusion with municipal bodies. While refusing to hear Siddiquis appeal, the top court said, Please feel for your city. Otherwise, everything will be encroached upon. Next, your Bombay will be encroached upon. Thats all that remains to be done. Please feel for your city. Otherwise, everything will be encroached upon. For once, the Bombay High Court has taken a very courageous stand, and we appreciate it. Appreciating the high courts order, the top court bench said, Kudos to the high court for taking the right decision. See, you encroached on some third partys land and built a property without obtaining any permits or sanctions. There is no rule of law, and please see, these are persons with underworld connections. The bench further observed that the construction was undertaken without any permission from the planning authority and that, too, by occupying land belonging to a third party. The apex court said the illegal construction could not have been brought to light had an innocent woman not come forward, claiming that her land was occupied and buildings had been constructed on it. Siddiqui claimed that out of the 17 buildings, eight had been demolished, rendering a minimum of 400 families homeless. He claimed to be one of the purchasers of a flat in one of the 17 buildings and argued that the high court issued a carte blanche (blank document) direction, empowering the Thane Municipal Corporation to proceed with demolition without awaiting any further orders. The top court, however, said, We express no opinion in the matter. After hearing the matter for some time, the senior counsel (for Siddiqui) seeks liberty to withdraw the application and with liberty to approach the High Court. Also in top court Interim stay on Thane dargah demolition The Court on Tuesday ordered a weeks status quo on the demolition of a dargah in Thane. The bench directed an interim stay of seven days on anti-encroachment exercises and ordered the dargah trust to move Bombay High Court for recall of the order directing demolition of the structure. The Court was hearing a plea by the trust against the March 10 HC order, directing demolition.
Maharashtra reports 67 fresh COVID-19 cases, two deaths
MUMBAI: Maharashtra recorded 67 COVID-19 cases, including 17 in Mumbai, on Tuesday and two related fatalities in the last 24 hours, the health department said. With the latest additions, the overall tally of patients who tested positive since January this year rose to 2,108, while the death toll climbed to 31, out of which 30 patients had comorbidities. The two fresh fatalities were reported from Thane and Solapur. At 17, Mumbai reported the highest number of cases, taking the overall count to 880, including 439 cases reported in June alone. Solapur municipal corporation and Pune civic areas reported 16 and 14 fresh cases, respectively. The state health department has tested 20,468 samples since January 1 this year, out of which 2,108 returned positive. Covid infections growing milder, occasional surges expected but don't worry: experts
No Supreme Court Relief For 17 Thane Buildings Marked For Demolition
The demolition of 17 properties in Maharashtra's Thane, ordered by the Bombay High Court will proceed.
KMRL submits feasibility study for Mumbai Water Metro: 250-km network, 29 terminals proposed
KOCHI: In a major step towards expanding its national footprint, Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has submitted a detailed feasibility study report for a Water Metro project in Mumbai, modelled on its successful Kochi Water Metro initiative. The proposed plan envisions a 250-kilometre waterway network, with 29 terminals and 10 routes, covering the entire Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The report was submitted to Maharashtra Ports and Fisheries Minister Nitish Rane, who officially received it and directed relevant departments to initiate steps toward its implementation. We expect the Maharashtra government to entrust us with the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Mumbai Water Metro as well, a senior KMRL official said, adding that Minister Rane appreciated the quality and timeliness of the report. The proposed water metro will connect several key water bodies and creeks across MMR, including Vaitarna, Vasai, Manori, Thane, Panvel, and Karanja, offering an integrated and eco-friendly transport alternative. The feasibility report was earlier presented at a high-level meeting in Mumbai, chaired by Minister Rane. The KMRL team, led by Chief General Manager Shaji P Janardhanan, included Senior Deputy General Manager Nishanth N and Manager Arjun Krishna K. Senior officials from the Maharashtra Maritime Board, including CEO M Pradeep Prabhakar, IAS, and Chief of Ports Capt. Praveen Khare, were also present. This marks the first time KMRL has secured a consultancy assignment through a competitive bidding process, establishing its credentials as a key national player in sustainable urban transport. KMRLs Consultancy Division, which prepared the report within a record timeframe, is fast emerging as a strategic business arm. In addition to enhancing revenue, the division is instrumental in replicating the Kochi Water Metro model in other Indian cities. Currently, under the directive of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), KMRL is also conducting feasibility studies for Water Metro projects in 21 other cities across 11 states and two Union Territories. Experts suggest that if KMRL is entrusted with the DPR and subsequent implementation in Mumbai, it could solidify its position as a global leader in sustainable urban water transport mirroring the role Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) plays in Indias metro rail landscape.
Thane To Face 12-Hour Water Cut On June 19: Full List Of Affected Areas
Ahead of the cut, residents have been advised to store enough water in advance and avoid any wastage.
India not a signatory, UNHCR card not valid here, says court
A Thane court sentenced eight Rohingya Muslims to two years imprisonment and a fine for illegally entering and residing in India without valid documents. The court ordered their deportation to Myanmar after their sentence, emphasizing that UNHCR cards don't grant residency rights in India.
Mumbai Metros Largest Depot To Come Up In Mogharpada, Thane: 12 Lakh Passengers To Benefit
The depot will serve as the central operations and maintenance hub for Metro Lines 4, 4A, 10 and 11, covering a 55.99 km network from CSMT to Mira Road.
18 dead, 65 injured in 24 hours across Maharashtra amid heavy rainfall and multiple accidents
MUMBAI: In the past 24 hours, 18 people have lost their lives and 65 others were injured in various incidents across Maharashtra, including road accidents, short circuits, wall collapses, and drowning cases. According to the Maharashtra Disaster Management report, among the 18 fatalities, four people died due to drowning following a bridge collapse in Pune. Three others drowned in a separate incident in Raigad, while another three died in Jalgaon as a result of a short circuit. Additionally, six animals also perished due to short circuit-related incidents in the state. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad districts, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. An orange alert has been declared in Palghar district. In the last 24 hours, Mumbai city received 100.4 mm of rainfall, the Mumbai suburbs 86.0 mm, and Ratnagiri district recorded the highest with 112.7 mm. In the bridge collapse incident at the Indramani River in Pimpri Chinchwad, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) successfully rescued 54 individuals, although four lives were tragically lost.
Monsoon Intensifies In Maharashtra: Heavy Rain Lashes Pune, Lonavala; Bhushi Dam Overflows
IMD has issued alerts for 22 districts in Maharashtra. While Ratnagiri is under red alert, orange alerts have been issued for Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Sindhudurg, Dhule, Nandurbar.
Incessant rains lashed Mumbai in the morning, inundating low-lying areas. Konkan and other parts of Maharashtra have been receiving heavy rains for the past few days, resulting in the death of 18 ...
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Eight killed as heavy rains lash parts of Maharashtra; alert issued for coastal districts
Heavy rains caused havoc in Maharashtra. At least eight people died due to lightning strikes. The weather department issued alerts for several districts. Ratnagiri and Raigad received red alerts. Palghar, Thane, and Sindhudurg received orange alerts. NDRF and SDRF teams are ready for rescue operations. Ratnagiri recorded the highest rainfall. The Jagbudi River is above the warning level.
Eight killed as heavy rain, lightning lash Maharashtra; red alert issued for coastal districts
MUMBAI: At least eight persons were killed, mostly due to lightning strikes, as heavy rains pummelled parts of Maharashtra, officials said on Sunday. The weather department has issued a red alert for the coastal districts of Ratnagiri and Raigad and an orange alert for Palghar, Thane, and Sindhudurg, and ghat areas of Pune, Satara and Kolhapur, they said. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been stationed for rescue operations. As per the state disaster management report, Ratnagiri recorded the highest rainfall at 88.1 mm, followed by Raigad with 65.3 mm, Sindhudurg with 43.8 mm, Thane with 29.6 mm, and Yavatmal with 27.5 mm, in 24 hours ending at 11 am. According to authorities, eight people have lost their lives, and 10 have suffered injuries in different parts of the state. Fatalities, mostly due to lightning strikes, were reported in Mumbai, Sindhudurg, Dhule, Nashik, Sambhajinagar, Nandurbar, and Amravati, they said. Among major rivers in the Konkan region, the Jagbudi River in Ratnagiri district is flowing above the warning level, and Khed, Alsure, Chinchghar and Prabhuwadi villages on its banks may be affected if the water level rises, the disaster management report stated.
8 Myanmarese Nationals Get 2-Year Imprisonment For Illegal Stay In India
Thane, Jun 15: A Thane court has sentenced eight Myanmarese nationals to two years simple imprisonment for illegally staying in India and ordered that they be deported after the completion of the sentence. Additional Sessions Judge G T Pawar, in the judgment on June 10, emphasised that the burden of proof lies on the accused to prove they are not foreigners. The refugee cards issued by the UNHCR hold no legal validity for staying in India, as the country is [] The post 8 Myanmarese Nationals Get 2-Year Imprisonment For Illegal Stay In India appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD issues yellow alert; orange for neighbouring districts
The Weather Department sounded a 'yellow' alert for Mumbai, forecasting heavy showers at isolated places, and an 'orange' alert for neighbouring Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts
Heavy rains lash Mumbai; 'yellow' alert for city, 'orange' for neighbouring districts
MUMBAI: Parts of Mumbai received heavy rainfall overnight and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday predicted more showers at isolated places in the city and suburbs, civic officials said. The weather department sounded a 'yellow' alert for Mumbai, forecasting heavy showers at isolated places, and an 'orange' alert for neighbouring Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts, which are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall. Parts of Mumbai witnessed heavy showers overnight along with thunder and lightning. The rains eased by morning, with only light showers, and no major waterlogging was reported. In the 24-hour period ending at 8 am on Sunday, the island city received 31 mm rainfall, while the eastern and western suburbs recorded 21 mm and 20 mm rainfall, respectively, as per the civic officials. A high tide of 4.27 metres is expected at 2.52 pm on Sunday and a low tide of 1.91 metres at 8.55 pm. On Monday, there is forecast of a high tide of 3.55 metres at 2.37 am and a low tide of 1.06 metres at 8.20 am, the officials said. Thunderstorm, light rain likely in Delhi today
After heavy rain on Sat, city on yellow alert; orange for Thane
Thane man convicted of sex assault on 6-yr-old girl, gets 20 yrs in prison
Thane administration takes possession of land for Metro car depot after resistance from farmers
Congress attacks Modi Govt for abstaining on Gaza ceasefire resolution in UN
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday attacked the Centre for abstaining from voting during the UNGA resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza and alleged that India's foreign policy is in shambles. The opposition party also demanded answers from the government on whether India has abandoned its principled stand against war, against genocide, and for justice. It is now increasingly evident that our Foreign Policy is in shambles. Perhaps, PM Modi must now take a call on his EAM's repeated blunders and set some accountability, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said. In a post on X, he said that 149 countries voted for a UNGA resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza while India was only one of the 19 countries that abstained. We virtually stand isolated by this step, he added. Kharge further stated that the Congress had condemned the attacks by Hamas on the people of Israel on October 8 2023. We have consistently condemned the indiscriminate actions that included a siege of the Gaza Strip and bombings in it. 60,000 people have died and there is a widespread and horrific humanitarian crisis. Have we abandoned India's consistent stand advocating for a ceasefire, peace, and dialogue in the Middle East and West Asia? he asked. Kharge affirmed that this position is deeply rooted in India's long-standing tradition of non-alignment and moral diplomacy, through which the nation has always promoted justice and peace in global conflicts. Noting that on October 19 2023, the Congress called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza, he said, India cannot stand by silently or passively while the region faces horrific violence, humanitarian catastrophe, and increasing instability. Echoing similar sentiments, AICC general secretary, organisation, KC Venugopal said India always stood for peace, justice, and human dignity. But today, India stands alone as the only country in South Asia, BRICS, and SCO to abstain on a UNGA resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. 60,000 killed. Most of them women and children. Thousands starving. International aid blocked. A humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding, he said in a post on X, questioning if India has abandoned its principled stand against war and genocide. Venugopal called on the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to explain what had changed in the last six months that led India from supporting a ceasefire to abstaining from the vote. Training guns on the Narendra Modi-led government, he accused the Centre of having little regard for Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy and questioned why it had abandoned Atal Bihari Vajpayee's principled stance on Palestine. Emphasising that India has long been a principled voice for ceasefire, peace, and dialogue in the Middle East, Venugopal reiterated that India has historically championed the cause of justice and humanitarian values in global conflicts. At a time when the region is witnessing unspeakable violence, humanitarian collapse, and growing instability, India cannot afford to remain silent or passive, the Congress leader noted. Similarly, Congress MP from Wayanad, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also expressed her disappointment at India's stance at the UN. This is a tragic reversal of our anti-colonial legacy. In fact, not only are we standing silent as Mr Netanyahu annihilates an entire nation, we are cheering on as his government attacks Iran and assassinates its leadership in flagrant violation of its sovereignty and complete contravention of all international norms, she said in a post on X. How can we, as a nation, just abandon the principles of our constitution, and the values of our freedom struggle that led the way for an international arena based on peace and humanity? she asked. Noting that there is no justification for this, she added that true global leadership demands the courage to defend justice, and India has shown this courage unfailingly in the past. In a world that is increasingly divisive, we must reclaim our voice for humanity and stand fearlessly for truth and non-violence, Vadra asserted. AICC media department head Pawan Khera also said that India's UN abstention on the Gaza ceasefire comes as an act of staggering moral cowardice - a shameful betrayal of our anti-colonial legacy and the values of our own freedom struggle. He recalled how India once stood tall for Palestine and became the first non-Arab state to recognise the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in 1974, inviting Yasser Arafat to attend the 7th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit held in New Delhi in 1983 and formally recognised Palestinian statehood in 1988. We stood for justice not as strategy, but as principle. But today, that proud legacy lies in ruins, he said. The abstention is also a craven U-turn from India's December 2024 vote in the favour of a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, proving that the Modi government remembers nothing, stands for nothing, and chases only photo-ops even if they involve blood-soaked handshakes, Khera added. As Israel sets West Asia ablaze - bombing Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and now Iran - Modi's complicity has abandoned India's conscience. The world does not listen to the nation that speaks loudest, it listens to a nation that speaks with clarity, courage and conscience. And India must never surrender that voice, his post on X read. The 193-member UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to adopt the resolution introduced by Spain that demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire. India was among the 19 nations that abstained, while 12 countries voted against the resolution, which got 149 votes in favour. India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said that the resolution comes against the backdrop of the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Mumbai Police Rescue Kidnapped Businessman, Arrest Three in Nagaland
HT Digital KOHIMA, JUNE 14: In a thrilling rescue mission, the Mumbai police have arrested three people in Nagaland on charges of kidnapping a 66-year-old businessman from Badlapur, which is part of Maharashtras Thane district. The businessman was allegedly invited to Dimapur, Nagaland, on the promise of a fat deal involving land and bamboo business. []
Heavy rain warning for Mumbai, Thane; red alert in Raigad
Bombay high court orders inspection and inquiry into 17 illegally constructed buildings in Thane
Autorickshaw driver arrested for attempt to murder after he rams into on-duty DCP in Thane
Weather Update: Rainy Weekend Likely In Mumbai, Thane | Check IMD Forecast
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With plane crash, family's excitement for flight attendant Roshni's wedding turns into despair
THANE: Flight attendant Roshni Songhare was about to add a new chapter in her life as she was set to tie the knot with a merchant navy officer next year, and her excited family members had started making preparations for it. But all that excitement turned into despair after the news of the London-bound Air India flight crashing in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon broke. Roshni, 26, was one of the crew members on board that flight. This development plunged the Songhare family living on Rajaji Path in Dombivli town of Maharashtra's Thane district into numbing silence. Roshni had left her home three days ago for duty excited, as always, to serve on international flights - this time from Ahmedabad to London. But the fatal crash of the aircraft snuffed out her dreams and left her family members - 50-year-old father Rajendra, mother Shobha and younger brother Vignesh completely shattered. She was the heartbeat of this home. We were getting her engaged in November and married in March, a close relative told reporters in a trembling voice. Time played cruelly with her, he said. A native of Mandangad in coastal Ratnagiri district, the Songhare family had moved to Mumbai for work and shifted to Dombivli two years ago. Roshni, a bright and determined girl, was the family's pride and pillar. Her father worked tirelessly to educate both his children, and Roshni, inspired by the skies, pursued and completed a flight attendant course. She began her career with SpiceJet and later joined Air India, where she opted for international assignments relishing every airborne mile, her family members said. She was so happy to be flying again. We were all looking forward to her wedding. Everything was going right, said her uncle Praveen Sukhdere, who has rushed Dombivli to be with the grieving family. After the news about the plane crash flashed, the family members immediately tried to contact her. But when there was no response, panic gripped. Her father and brother immediately rushed to Ahmedabad, holding on to hope. Roshni's fianc, a highly educated officer in the merchant navy from Guhagar taluka, currently living in Thane, had met her through a family acquaintance. She was finally getting everything she had worked so hard for, a neighbour said tearfully. Apart from being a flight attendant, Roshni was also a social media influencer with over 54,000 followers on Instagram. Her account, which was once a reflection of celebration of her journey, is now filled with condolence messages, with one reading, You flew high, Roshni. You just flew a little too far. From a little girl with stars in her eyes to an international flight attendant with wings of hope, Roshni's journey inspired many, her close relatives said. Elderly Maharashtra couple, first air hostess from Nava village among victims in devastating Air India crash
IIT Kharagpur student held for raping 13-year-old girl in Thane
THANE: A student from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has been arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Thane city, police said on Friday. The police on Thursday arrested the 23-year-old accused based on a complaint lodged by the girl's mother and registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against him, an official said. The accused, who lives in the Kalwa area, allegedly lured the differently abled girl with new clothes and sexually assaulted her, he said. The official said, The probe team has recovered a video of the sexual assault from the accused's mobile phone, which also contained objectionable videos and photos of other girls. It is suspected that the accused may have targeted more women in the past, he said, adding that further probe is underway.
Mumbai Rains: IMD Issues Yellow, Orange Alerts For Mumbai, Thane And Other Maharashtra Districts
The IMD has predicted intense monsoon activity across Mumbai and several other districts in Maharashtra over the next three days.
Plane plummets to Earth, a phone call that never came
NEW DELHI: An old and ailing father in Mumbai realises its futile to wait for his son to come home and take care of him. The son, Pilot-in-Command Sumit Sabharwal, died in Thursdays Air India plane crash. He phoned his dad before the flight to London. Ill call you once I reach London. He barely made it to the perimeter of the airport before the Dreamliner plummeted to Earth. Three days back, the younger Sabharwal had a heart-to-heart chat with his dad. The conversation must have thrilled the old man, who lived alone after his wife passed away a couple of years ago. Sumit told him that he wanted to stop flying and take care of his father. The son was a bachelor. Friends and relatives dropped in to see the father all day. Sabharwal must be 55 or 56 years, said Captain CS Randhawa, president of the Federation of Indian Pilots Association, recalling how he took care of his father. Sabharwal, a highly experienced pilot, was a Line Training Captain with more than 8,000 hours of flying experience. He was himself involved in safety checks of flights, Captain Randhawa said. The Association has around 6,000 members, and Sabharwal was one of them. We push a lot for flight safety, and he was one of us, he said. The co-pilot, Clive Kunder, had over 1,000 hours of flying experience, Captain Randhawa said. On Thursday evening, it emerged that Kunder, the first officer operating on the flight, was 12th Fail actor Vikrant Masseys cousin. My heart breaks for the families & loved ones of the ones who lost their lives in the unimaginably tragic air crash in Ahmedabad today, the actor posted on Instagram. It pains even more to know that my uncle, Clifford Kunder, lost his son, Clive Kunder, who was the 1st officer operating on that fateful flight. May God give strength to you and your family, uncle, he added. Co-pilot Deepak Pathak is also from Maharashtra. He is from Badlapur in Thane district. His colleagues say he was experienced in long-haul flying and was quite efficient at work. His family refused to believe that Deepak died in the crash. His mother said that they are calling Deepak, and his phone is ringing, so they firmly believe that he is alive. We are still hopeful that Deepak is alive and he will come back. Deepak used to make the first call home before going anywhere, and he spoke with his mother before leaving for London as a co-pilot, said the co-pilot family member. Two of the crew members were also from Maharashtra. Arpan Mahadik is from Goregaon, Mumbai, while Roshani Songhare is from Dombivali. Mahadik is a relative of NCP state president Sunil Tatkare. Soon after the names of the pilot and crew flashed in the media, Shiv Sena MLA Dilip Lande rushed to the house of Sumit Sabharwal in Powai and met the 88-year-old father, Pushkraj Sabharwal. Lande said the father was waiting for his daughter and two grandchildren to come home to him. I will call you once i reach london: Captain Pilot-in-Command Sumit Sabharwal, phoned his old and ailing dad before the flight to London. Ill call you once I reach London. He barely made it to the perimeter of the airport before the Dreamliner crashed. Sumit told his dad that he wanted to stop flying and take care of his father. The co-pilot, Clive Kunder, was 12th Fail actor Vikrant Masseys cousin. It pains even more to know that my uncle, Clifford Kunder, lost his son, Clive, who was 1st officer operating on that flight. May God give strength to you and your family, uncle, Massey said.
China-Operated Ship Transports US Ethane To India For First Time
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Breaking News: Amit Shah Addresses Media; Maharashtra Reports 112 Covid Cases
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COVID-19: Isolation beds kept ready in Kalyan-Dombivli civic hospitals in Maharashtras Thane
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Maharashtra government hikes liquor taxes to raise 14,000crore in annual revenue
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra state cabinet on Tuesday approved a significant increase in excise duty on liquor, aiming to boost revenue by approximately 14,000crore per year . The state cabinet approved the Excise Departments recommendations after a secretary-level study group reviewed best practices from other states. The group proposed measures to expand liquor production, streamline licensing, and enhance excise duty and tax collection. Key decisions approved by the cabinet Excise duty increases: Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) up to 260 per bulk litre will now be taxed at 4.5 the declared production cost, up from the previous 3. Country liquor duty has increased from 180 to 205 per proof litre. New Maharashtra-Made Liquor (MML): A new category of grain-based foreign liquor, to be produced exclusively by Maharashtra distillers. Manufacturers must register their MML brands separately. Revised minimum retail prices for 180ml bottles: Country liquor: 80 MML: 148 IMFL: 205 Premium foreign liquor: 360 Licensing amendments: Sealed foreign liquor shops (FL-2) operating under lease agreements will incur a 15% increase in annual license fees. Hotel/restaurant licenses (FL-3) on the same basis will face a 10% fee hike Strengthening the excise department: An AI-enabled integrated control room will monitor distilleries, bottling units, wholesalers, and other operations. A new divisional office dedicated to Mumbai (city and suburbs) will be established, along with six additional superintendent offices in Mumbai suburbs, Thane, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, and Ahilyanagar. Recruitment of 1,223 new staff: 744 regular and 479 supervisory positions.
NEW DELHI: A new study reveals that climate change is expected to cause a 43% increase in the intensity of extreme rainfall events throughout the country, along with a two-fold rise in heatwave days in major Indian cities. It recommends establishing a climate observatory to provide real-time early warnings about extreme weather events to help minimise damage. Conducted by IPE Global and Esri India, the study titled Weathering the Storm: Managing Monsoons in a Warming Climate analysed district-level spatial and temporal assessments to develop heat stress scenarios for the years 2030 and 2040. It aimed to establish a connection between climate change and the increased frequency and unpredictability of extreme rainfall and heatwave events. According to the study, major cities in India, including Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Patna, Surat, Bhubaneswar, and Thane, are likely to experience a twofold increase in heatwave days by 2030. These rising heatwave conditions are expected to lead to more erratic and intense rainfall. Extended heat wave conditions are likely to trigger more frequent, incessant and erratic rainfall events, said Abinash Mohanty of IPE Global, a co-author of the paper. The paper underlines the grim situation of climate change's impact. It points out that 8 out of 10 districts in India are going to experience multiple instances of incessant and erratic rainfall by 2030. The frequency, intensity, and unpredictability of these extreme heat and rainfall events have risen significantly in recent decades, said Mohanty. The study shows that India has witnessed a 15-fold increase in extreme heat wave days across the March to May and June to September months in last three decades (between 1993-2024). Alarmingly, the last decade alone has witnessed a 19-fold increase in extreme heat wave days. We found that the monsoon season in India is witnessing an extended summer-like condition except on non-rainy days, said Mohanty. According to the study, more than 75% of districts in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Manipur will witness the double whammy of heat stress-induced erratic and incessant rainfall by 2030. Districts of these states will at least witness one instance of heat wave during March, April, and May by 2030. We advocate for establishing a Climate Risk Observatory (CRO) to provide real-time risk assessments at national, devising risk financing instruments to mitigate heat risk and extreme rainfall events, said Mohanty. The study also suggests appointing heat-risk champions within district disaster management committees. This will allow these agencies to prioritise and unify the heat-risk mitigation efforts at the district level and, consequently, accelerate heat resilience.
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INTERVIEW | Need to connect farms to roads for better market supply : Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched a 15-day nationwide campaign, Visit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, to educate farmers about new techs related to seeds, chemicals, and best practices before the Kharif crop sowing season begins with the goal of enhancing production. He tells Jitendra Choubey that 2,170 expert teams, each comprising at least four scientists from Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), universities, research institutions, government departments, and farmer producer organisations, will visit over 65,000 villages across 723 districts between May 29 and June 12. Excerpts: What is your assessment and farmers response? How is this yatra different from previous campaigns? We have already engaged with millions of farmers. For the first time, a team of 2,170 scientists from the Indian Council for Agricultural Research has interacted directly with farmers, creating a valuable exchange of knowledge. Farmers learn about soil quality, nutrients, and pest control, while scientists gain insights into the challenges farmers face. During my visit to the Kisan Vigyan Kendra in Pune, I saw the initiative mobilising farmers to share their problems and seek solutions. I met growers of grapes, capsicum, tomatoes, and chilies, and Im pleased to report that horticultural farmers are earning substantial incomes, with many young people returning to farming. Why isnt the focus on crops like mustard and pulses which India doesnt produce much? Recent data show a decline in mustard production, and pulses still fall short of Indias needs. It is true that we are unable to meet our production requirements related to pulses and oilseeds and are dependent on imports. However, we have increased our production overall. This year our pulses production estimation shows that it has reached an all-time high, i.e. 252.4 LMT in 2024-25, against last years production of 242.5 LMT. However, urad production has decreased. Production estimates of rapeseed and mustard reduced to 126.06 LMT against last years production of 132.6 LMT. This yatra also focuses on how to take new technology to farmers to increase oilseeds and pulses production further. Farmers in Pune are struggling with poor road infra, affecting transportation of their grapes and tomatoes. They are also facing delays in receiving farm subsidies. Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) or rural road construction programme, our government has connected all villages to the nearest towns, cities, and district headquarters. But connecting farms to the nearest roads is the duty of state governments. Different state governments have taken initiatives to connect farms to roads to improve farm produce supply. A recent report shows that farmers income didnt double by 2022-23. There is an overall shortfall of 25%. Why is the government reluctant to legalise MSP? I do not agree with such a report. If you want to know the condition of farmers, come with me in the fields. I am going to different states and finding farmers earning lakhs through vegetable and grape production. We will have to give a minimum assurance to the farmer, but that is not the solution. There is a need to focus on agricultural diversification, increasing production, reducing costs and intercropping. You can grow many things by doing intercropping. In this yatra, I am also telling the stories of many progressive farmers have reduced their input costs by diversifying their fields. I also understand their problems so that other farmers can take inspiration and make efforts to solve them. Farmers report that they didnt get timely weather update to act due to the governments discontinuation of district-level agrometeorological services. Should these services be revived to help farmers with weather extremes? Under the Digital Agriculture Mission, the government has been trying to address farmers problems related to early warning systems to protect crops. Under the DAM, we are going to create digital platforms, fostering a modernised agricultural ecosystem. We are establishing an advanced rain gauge system with an AI model in every panchayat and block. The new tech will help farmers with high precision about early warning systems. Two gene-edited rice varieties were recently launched. There is a campaign against them, saying they are the same GMO under the litigation, but disguised differently. Some people frequently create controversy surrounding new technology. We are committed to adopting innovative technologies to increase rice production in limited areas and to replace nearly 5 million hectares of paddy cultivation with pulses and oilseeds. Two rice varieties, Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1, have the potential to transform Indias paddy fields, increasing productivity by 30% and 20%, respectively. Both varieties are drought-tolerant, early-ripening, produce less methane, and require less nitrogen. We decided to exempt it from the biosafety regulations outlined in Rules 7-11 of the 1989 Environment (Protection) Act. Current genomic tech enhances productivity by utilising living organisms from native crop species, rather than incorporating foreign microorganisms or bacteria, hence considered free from regulation. What would be the next step after end of the yatra? Each state will appoint a nodal officer who will work closely with scientists to compile reports from every province and agro-climatic zone. After gathering these insights, well collaborate with experts to develop an innovative farming strategy. This initiative truly embodies PM Narendra Modis vision for a self-sufficient India, aimed at enhancing agricultural production and increasing farmer incomes through cutting-edge scientific techniques. Together, we can cultivate a brighter future!
Someone From A Coach Ahead Of Ours Fell...: Thane Train Mishap Witness
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All Mumbai local trains to have automatic doors
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Maharashtra Reports 65 New Covid-19 Cases
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Govt stopped talking about present, now selling dreams of 2047: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Jun 9 (PTI) The Narendra Modi governments 11 years have witnessed no accountability but only propaganda, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Monday and said the Centre has stopped talking about the present and is now selling dreams of 2047. Gandhis attack on the government came after at least four passengers were killed and six injured after falling off a moving and overcrowded local train in Maharashtras Thane district. In a post in Hindi on X, the leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said, While the Modi government is celebrating 11 years of service, the reality of
Passengers on Footboard of Two Trains Brushing Past Each Other Caused Mishap: Railway Cops
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Mumbai local mishap: 'Something hit our compartment'
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Local train accident: Congress slams govt, demands Railway Minister Vaishnaw's resignation
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal called for Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation following a tragic local train accident in Thane, resulting in four fatalities. Sapkal demanded Rs 25 lakh compensation for the victims' families, blaming both Central and state governments for inadequate facilities.
Four passengers died today, while six others were injured, after falling off an overcrowded local train in Thane
Govt Has Stopped Talking About Present, Now Selling Dreams Of 2047: Rahul
New Delhi, Jun 9: The Modi governments 11 years have witnessed no accountability but only propaganda, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Monday and said the Centre has stopped talking about the present and is now selling dreams of 2047. Gandhis attack on the government came after at least four passengers were killed and six injured after falling off a moving and overcrowded local train in Maharashtras Thane district. In a post in Hindi on X, the Leader of Opposition [] The post Govt Has Stopped Talking About Present, Now Selling Dreams Of 2047: Rahul appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Video: 4 killed, 6 injured after falling from overcrowded moving train in Thane
Mumbai: At least four passengers were killed and six injured after falling off a moving local train in Maharashtras Thane district on Monday morning, police said. The incident occurred between Diva and Kopar railway stations when the overcrowded train was going towards Kasara, an official said. As there was a huge rush during the peak Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Mumbra Train Accident Fallout: Railway Board Exploring Retrofitment Possibilities For Existing Rakes
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