'This war is not over': Obama, Trump trade fire in midterms' closing week
Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 29 (IANS) Former US President Barack Obama and current President Donald Trump held dueling rallies in Georgia and Ohio five days before the November 3 midterm elections, with Obama attacking the Iran war and tariffs and Trump mocking his predecessor while backing Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy for the Ohio Governor. Campaigning in the Atlanta area on Wednesday for Senator Jon Ossoff and gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms, Obama said the President had chosen o start an unnecessary war that nobody asked for and nobody voted for, according to remarks released by his office. This is the reason why the price of oil is up. This is the reason why the price of diesel is up, the price of just about everything is up, he added. And by the way, contrary to the promises and statements and declarations that were made seven months ago, this war is not over. It's still going on, which means you are not getting any relief anytime soon. He mocked Trump's trade war with Canada. And the big trade war he's waging now is that well-known evil empire, that historical adversary of the United States, Canada, the people who gave us maple syrup and Martin Short, the nicest people around, our friendly neighbours to the North, Obama said. Now, they're booing our hockey games. He also returned to his jibe about White House renovations. They mobiliSed a whole of government response to that joke, not to inflation, but to that joke! Obama said, The Guardian reported. Obama urged Georgians to vote early before Friday's deadline. At the same time in Chillicothe, Ohio, Trump rallied for Senator Jon Husted and Ramaswamy, and hit back at Obama over the renovations. I paid for it myself. I fixed it, and now it's more beautiful and in better shape, Trump said, according to The Guardian, calling Obama someone who doesn't understand cleanliness, who doesn't understand broken, cracked stone and sidewalk. He also said of Obama's campaigning: He got involved with Hillary Clinton ... and he lost. He then got involved with Kamala and he lost. Trump attacked the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as one of the dumbest deals I've ever seen in my life. He again defended Ramaswamy's advertisement featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Amy Acton. The mother said that Amy Acton, the daughter, is a liar, that she's no good, that she lied about the opponent. How the hell is that his problem? he said, NBC4 and Al Jazeera reported. NBC4 noted the mother never says in the ad that Acton lied about Ramaswamy. National polls favour Democrats. An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll conducted on October 19-20 gave Democrats a 52-44 per cent lead among likely voters on the generic Congressional ballot. The Harvard CAPS/Harris poll, conducted on October 24-26, put the race at 52-48 among voters and Trump's approval at 39 per cent. Several Indian-Americans are on the November 3 ballot. Besides Ramaswamy, the House's Indian-American members, including Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ami Bera, Shri Thanedar and Suhas Subramanyam, are seeking re-election. Nithya Raman is running for Mayor of Los Angeles and Saritha Komatireddy as Republican Party nominee for the New York Attorney General.
Thane Water Cut Timing Revised: What Residents Need To Know About 10% Supply Reduction
The weekly water cut will affect Ghodbunder Road, Mumbra, Kalwa and several other localities supplied by TMC and STEM.
Pradeep Purnekar murder case: Aaditya Thackeray accuses Eknath Shinde of protecting conspirators
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday alleged that Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is desperate to safeguard former Thane Mayor Meenakshi Shinde from the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar murder case. The Sena (UBT) leaders alleged that the police have merely arrested the contract killers and that until Meenakshi and Rajendra Shinde are arrested, the true conspiracy will never come out. We demand that the main accused and conspirator should be arrested at the earliest. We have no idea why she is being protectedwhen we met the police commissioner, we sensed that the policemen are convinced about who the main accused is, said Thackeray, addressing a press conference in Thane. Thackeray, along with Purnekars son Ram, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut and Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders from Thane, held a press conference after holding a meeting with the Thane police commissioner. Earlier, Thackeray visited the house of Purnekar to meet the wife of the dead leader. Thackeray said that despite giving the evidence of CCTV footage, arrests have not been made. What and why are you waiting for? Thackeray asked. This is a political murder of which CCTV footage is available. Why are the main conspirator and masterminds not being arrested? Why is Eknath Shinde so desperate to safeguard the accused and conspirator? he asked. Thackeray criticised deputy CM and Thanes guardian minister Eknath Shinde for detaining Ram Purnekar, who had gone to meet the latter demanding action in his fathers murder. We had come to Thane only to meet the Purnekar family and the police commissioner. But the local MP used abusive language and made a childish attempt to threaten us. Instead of facing us, they (Shinde-led Sena leaders) protested somewhere else and did not face us, said Thackeray. He also slammed Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis for failing to deliver justice to the Purnekar family. The Home Minister is busy breaking parties, cutting trees and selling Sahyadri mountain ranges instead of stopping all these things, he said. Targeting CM Fadnavis, Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut said that Maharashtra never had such a weak home minister. I want to tell those who challenged us to come to Thane that we not only came here, but we are ready to wait till we face you. Dont boast because you are in power. It is not permanent. Meenakshi and Rajendra Shinde are the main accused in this case, and people are coming out of the streets to safeguard killers, he said, adding that police will have to arrest both of them.
Former Thane Mayor Resigns Amid Political Row
Former Thane Mayor and Shiv Sena leader Meenakshi Shinde resigned as the party's district women's wing chief on Thursday. Her resignation comes two days after she was questioned by police regarding the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Pradeep Purnekar, a case that has intensified political friction and led to accusations against her and her husband.
Who Is Meenakshi Shinde? Former Thane Mayor In Spotlight Over Pradeep Purnekar's Murder
The Shiv Sena corporator was questioned by the SIT for over seven hours as the investigation into the September 29 killing of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar continues.
Meenakshi Shinde resigns as Thane Shiv Sena womens wing chief amid allegations
In a letter dated October 29, 2026, Shinde said allegations and counter-allegations circulating on social media and in political circles had caused her considerable distress. She said her name was being linked to matters with which she had no connection
The protests, which continued overnight, followed allegations by Purnekars family that police had failed to act against former Thane mayor Meenakshi Shinde and her husband Rajendra Shinde despite evidence allegedly linking them to the murder conspiracy
Purnekar Murder: Family Alleges Cover-Up, Police Deny
A month after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar was shot dead in Thane, his family accuses the police of shielding the real culprits and ignoring evidence, despite five arrests. The killing has heightened political tensions, with protests and opposition leaders expressing solidarity, while police maintain they are conducting a comprehensive investigation to establish the motive.
Thane Creek Bridge III: Bombay HC forms task force to decide fisherfolk payout
Bhayandar Police Bust Racket, Two Women Rescued
Police in Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar have busted an alleged prostitution racket, rescuing two women and arresting one female agent. The accused reportedly supplied women to various locations including Mumbai, Thane, and Goa. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend a second absconding agent and identify other individuals involved.
Mumbai: Thane protests trigger 27-km traffic snarl, woman crushed by container
Slain Sena (UBT) leader supporters blockade spills over to Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway, commuters stranded for hours, traffic personnel deployed to ease congestion
Kashmir Pashmina testing rises sharply as GI certification demand grows
The Pashmina Testing and Quality Certification Centre (PTQCC) at the Craft Development Institute (CDI), Srinagar, has recorded a sharp rise in the testing of Geographical Indication (GI) products, especially Kashmir Pashmina, Kani and Sozni embroidered shawls, during the current financial year. The surge reflects stronger institutional capacity, upgraded laboratory infrastructure and growing demand for authentic GI certification and QR coding. In a detailed press statement issued here today, a spokesman of the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, stated that the testing rate, which was 40-45 per day in 2024-25, has now risen to 170 per day in 2026-27. In 2024-25, PTQCC conducted 13,369 tests at an average of 40-45 tests per day. This rose to 22,351 tests in 2025-26, with the daily average increasing to 75-85 tests. In the current financial year, PTQCC has already performed approximately 21,000 tests. With another 21,000 tests projected between November 2026 and March 31, 2027, the annual total is expected to reach around 42,000 tests, nearly doubling the testing rate achieved in the previous year, the spokesman explained. To support this expansion, the spokesman further stated that Pashmina Laboratory has been strengthened with advanced equipment, including a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and two High-Resolution Digital Microscopes. The Department is in the process of procuring another OFDA 2000 fibre analyser and an additional digital microscope during FY 2026-27 under CAPEX. These additions are expected to further accelerate testing, improve precision in fibre identification and quality assessment and meet the rising demand for GI testing and QR coding of certified products, he said, adding that those GI Authorised Users who submit hand-spun, hand-woven Pashmina products with Sozni embroidery are being given preferential treatment. In order to bring greater transparency in GI testing, certification and QR coding at PTQCC, the Department has developed an in-house Online Appointment Token Management System to further streamline the operations across all testing labs of the Department, including IICT and QCD (Quality Control Division). The web application has been developed by the Resource Cell of the department, which shall be operational shortly on a pilot basis, he added. The Directorate is in the process of augmenting additional manpower to operate the machines, for which technical staff is being sent to Wool Research Association (WRA), Thane, Maharashtra, for technical training. With trained manpower, we shall have more teams in place to conduct tests in PTQCC so that the rising demand for GI testing and QR coding post aggressive media campaign, by GI Authorised Users is met. The enhanced testing capacity strengthens the authentication of Kashmirs prized handicrafts, protects the interests of artisans and weavers and builds greater consumer and buyer confidence in genuine GI-tagged products, the spokesman stated. Faster and more reliable certification is particularly important for exports and premium domestic markets, where authenticity is a key differentiator for Kashmir Pashmina and related handicraft products, the spokesman concluded.
PTQCC boosts testing capacity for Kashmir handicrafts
Srinagar, Oct 28: The Pashmina Testing and Quality Certification Centre (PTQCC) at the Craft Development Institute (CDI), Srinagar, has significantly expanded its testing capacity for Geographical Indication (GI) products, including Kashmir Pashmina, Kani and Sozni-embroidered shawls, with the daily testing rate rising from 40-45 in 2024-25 to around 170 in the current financial year. According to a spokesman of the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, PTQCC conducted 13,369 tests in 2024-25, which increased to 22,351 in 2025-26. The centre has already conducted approximately 21,000 tests in the current financial year, with the annual tally projected to reach around 42,000 by March 31, 2027. The increase has been attributed to strengthened laboratory infrastructure, improved testing facilities and growing demand for GI certification and QR coding of authentic handicraft products. The Pashmina laboratory has been equipped with advanced instruments, including a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and two high-resolution digital microscopes. The department is also procuring an additional OFDA 2000 fibre analyser and another digital microscope under the CAPEX budget for 2026-27 to improve testing efficiency and accuracy. The department is also developing an online appointment and token management system to bring greater transparency to GI testing, certification and QR coding. The system, developed by the department's Resource Cell, will initially be launched on a pilot basis and will cover its testing laboratories, including the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) and the Quality Control Division (QCD). To meet the growing demand, the Directorate is augmenting its technical workforce and sending staff to the Wool Research Association in Thane, Maharashtra, for specialised training in operating the testing equipment. The department is also giving preferential treatment to GI-authorised users submitting hand-spun and hand-woven Pashmina products with Sozni embroidery. The enhanced testing capacity is expected to strengthen the authentication of Kashmir's traditional handicrafts, safeguard the interests of artisans and weavers, and improve consumer confidence in genuine GI-tagged products. The department said faster and more reliable certification would also benefit exporters and manufacturers catering to premium domestic and international markets, where authenticity is a key factor in determining the value of Kashmir's renowned handicrafts.
Thane civic body cracks down on banned plastic, fines violators Rs 69,100
During the drive, the civic body inspected 214 establishments across markets and commercial areas. Officials seized 30 kg of banned plastic and collected Rs 69,100 in fines from those found violating the rules
TMC issues 6,580 notices to property tax defaulters, seals 126 properties
Thane Municipal Corporation has stepped up its property tax recovery drive, issuing notices to 6,580 property owners, initiating seizure proceedings against 286 properties, disconnecting water supply to 73 properties and sealing or restricting the use of 126 properties
Maharashtra Receives Over 19.6 Lakh Electoral Forms Between Aug 31 and Oct 26
Mumbai Suburban recorded the highest number of forms at 1,49,850, followed by Pune at 1,35,646 and Thane at 1,35,150, the ECI data showed.
Gujarat: PM Modi to lay foundation for two Bio-CNG plants with 175-tonne daily capacity
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 28 (IANS) Two new Bio-CNG plants in Gujarats Tharad and Radhanpur, which will together process 175 metric tonnes of cattle dung daily, will take the number of such facilities operated by Banas Dairy to six, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to lay their foundation stones from Bhildi in Banaskantha district on October 30. The plants, with processing capacities of 75 metric tonnes per day in Tharad and 100 metric tonnes per day in Radhanpur, are expected to boost the production of clean fuel and organic fertilisers while providing an additional source of income for animal husbandry farmers. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Legislative Assembly Speaker and Banas Dairy chairman Shankar Chaudhary will attend the event. The four existing Bio-CNG plants operated by Banas Dairy in Banaskantha collectively process around 340 metric tonnes of cattle dung daily. With the addition of the two proposed facilities, their combined processing capacity will rise to 515 metric tonnes a day. Banaskantha has an estimated livestock population of 28 lakh, including around 24 lakh animals belonging to husbandry farmers associated with Banas Dairy. These animals are estimated to generate approximately 24,000 metric tonnes of cattle dung every day, providing substantial raw material for the dairy cooperatives waste-to-energy model. Banas Dairy began producing and selling compressed biogas (CBG) in 2020 at its plant in Dama village in Deesa taluka, which can process 40 metric tonnes of cattle dung daily. Subsequently, three plants, each with a daily processing capacity of 100 metric tonnes, were established at Agthala, Bhukhla and Vinchhivadi in partnership with Suzuki Motor Corporation and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). According to the state government, the four operational plants have the capacity to produce around 6,150 kg of Bio-CNG, 83 metric tonnes of solid organic fertiliser and 260 metric tonnes of liquid organic fertiliser daily. Under the model, cattle dung is procured from animal husbandry farmers, giving them supplementary income. The Bio-CNG produced during processing is used as vehicle fuel, while the remaining slurry is converted into solid and liquid organic fertilisers and supplied to farmers under the brand name 'Bhumi Amrut'. The Bio-CNG is sold at subsidised rates compared with conventional CNG, with Banas Dairy currently selling approximately 6,100 kg daily. The expansion is also expected to increase the environmental benefits of the initiative. Cattle dung left in the open releases methane, a greenhouse gas with approximately 28 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide over 100 years. By converting dung into fuel, the Bio-CNG plants help reduce methane emissions while producing an alternative energy source. According to Banas Dairys estimates, the six plants will collectively prevent between 33,400 and 34,600 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
The BMC issued the warning over a possible impact on water quality following the recommissioning of a repaired reservoir at the Pise-Panjrapur water supply complex
U.S. moves to weaken methane limits on oil and gas producers
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a sweeping rollback of rules that stop oil and gas producers from emitting methane, a greenhouse gas superpollutant.
Why Doctor Khushbu Taori Modi Quit Her Government Job For SewaConnect
Former medical officer Dr Khushbu Taori Modi launched SewaConnect to transform NGO funding through a volunteer platform after serving as a government medical officer and Thane doctor, supporting grassroots NGOs with CSR partnerships, advancing public health and social impact on a free platform built for NGO collaboration, volunteer matching, and community medicine across Maharashtra NGOs. []
Thane: Man gets 20-year jail term for sexually assaulting 5-year-old girl
The terrified child later returned home and informed about the incident to her mother, who subsequently confronted the accused before reporting the matter to the police, the prosecution said
Thane bans use of drinking water for vehicle washing at service centres
The civic body issued the directive on Wednesday, October 28, urging residents and vehicle service centres to use water carefully and avoid unnecessary wastage
Thane: TMC urges residents to boil water before consumption for a week
The advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure amid concerns that the repairs and subsequent resumption of operations could affect the quality of water supplied to parts of the Mumbai metropolitan region
Maharashtra issues 14 GRs on tribal rights as protesters call off Mumbai march
Thousands of tribals marching towards the Maharashtra secretariat in Mumbai from Thane district to press for various demands have withdrawn the protest after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed officials to expedite measures to address the issues
Justice For Child: Thane Court Delivers 20-Year Sentence
A special POCSO court in Thane has sentenced Aakash Baburao Thorat to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl in 2019. The court relied heavily on the victim's testimony, finding it credible despite defence attempts to discredit it. The accused was also fined and the victim was awarded compensation.
Maharashtra tribals call off march to Mantralaya after CM assures action
Nearly 49,000 people set out from Bhiwandi in Thane district on Tuesday afternoon as part of the Samvidhan Hakk Sangharsh Morcha, led by Shramjeevi Sanghatna founder Vivek Pandit
Thane traffic: Protest over Sena (UBT) leaders murder leaves commuters stranded
Videos showing the agitation and long queues of vehicles circulated widely on social media. Some users claimed the blockade continued for six to seven hours. Traffic movement returned to normal by Wednesday morning, police said
Trump drastically loosens oil and gas methane rules
Mr. Trump is pushing ways of bringing down energy costs ahead of the midterms, amid voter anger over soaring oil costs caused by his war on Iran
Thane Traffic Chaos: Protest Over Sena Leader's Killing
Hundreds of Shiv Sena (UBT) supporters blocked Thane's Ghodbunder Road overnight, burning tyres and causing severe traffic disruption, to protest the detention of Ram Purnekar and demand arrests in connection with his father Pradeep Purnekar's murder. The protest, which stranded commuters for hours, was triggered by Ram Purnekar's attempt to march to the Deputy CM's residence, leading to political leaders joining the agitation and calls for the Deputy CM's resignation.
Trump says he's ending restrictions on climate-warming methane from oil drilling
US President Donald Trump has announced the termination of a Biden-era rule aimed at reducing methane emissions from oil and gas operations, arguing that the move will save energy producers and consumers $45 billion. The rollback would ease restrictions on oil and gas companies, including requirements to detect and repair methane leaks. Environmental groups have criticised the decision, warning it could increase greenhouse gas emissions and undermine efforts to tackle climate change.
Trump announces plan to weaken methane rules for oil and gas companies
The Trump administration is moving to weaken a regulation that requires oil and gas companies to limit leaks of methane, a more potent driver of climate change than carbon dioxide. President Donald Trump announced the Environmental Protection Agencys proposed regulation at an event in Lubbock, Texas, on Tuesday evening. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said earlier this month that the agency was days not weeks away from issuing the proposal, roughly outlining its contents . Weve been working on this for a long time, Trump said at the rally. We were working on this before the war broke out, he added, referring to the Feb. 28 attack on Iran. Get Climate Coach newsletter News and guidance on climate, science and technology. Sign up for free The move comes even as several major oil companies, including Chevron and ExxonMobil, have long supported direct federal regulation of methane, arguing that industry-wide rules are needed to curb leaks. But that support has not always extended to every provision: The companies have at times pressed regulators to narrow monitoring and reporting requirements. Smaller independent producers and their trade groups have more aggressively fought methane rules as burdensome and costly. Executives at some of those firms including several major donors to Trump have pushed to roll them back . Methane, which traps about 80 times as much heat as carbon dioxide over a 20-year period, accounts for roughly 12 percent of greenhouse gases, according to an EPA webpage that the agency removed from its site after Trump took office. Another EPA report says methane emissions represent the greatest opportunity for low or no-cost mitigation of climate change. Last year, Zeldin said the rule aimed at curbing methane leaks and dozens of other regulations were being reconsidered in what he has called the largest deregulatory action in U.S. history, aimed at saving businesses and consumers money. Environmental advocates say any savings are more than outweighed by public health costs and damage to the economy caused by climate change and increasing weather extremes. Americans must be able to afford to heat their homes in the winter and fill up their car and drive to work, Zeldin said in a statement earlier this month , before the proposals release, while attending the New Mexico Oil and Gas Associations annual meeting. They cant do that when the people producing the energy are weighed down by unnecessary burdens. The 2023 Biden-era rule requires companies to reduce methane emissions from new and existing oil and gas infrastructure, demanding monitoring and retrofitting old equipment to reduce leaks. The standard also instituted curbs on volatile organic compounds, which can cause air pollution that is harmful to breath or warm the climate. The oil and gas industry says its a good-faith partner eager to help craft regulations, but time and time again its worked behind the scenes to delay and weaken them. As a result, the United States today emits more methane from its oil and gas sector than any other country in the world, Julia Kane, a researcher with Fieldnotes, an oil and gas watchdog group, said in a statement. Now, Lee Zeldins EPA is giving oil and gas corporations exactly what theyve long wanted: a toothless methane standard they can use to pretend theyre well-regulated, all while they continue to knowingly leak and flare dangerous amounts of the heat-trapping gas. Most Read From The Washington Post Boomer women are dating after divorce. Men dont always meet their standards. I went to Mexico to test-drive the cars Americans cant buy At 80, hes a top dementia expert. Heres how he keeps his brain healthy. Grand jury declines to indict Cassidy Hutchinson over Jan. 6 testimony Trump defends White House redecorating and Cheesecake Factory from Obamas mocking The Trump EPA proposal is expected to reverse the 2023 rules ban on routine flaring, allowing companies to burn off excess gas rather than capturing it. The draft policy would also eliminate the Super Emitter Program, which required companies to take action on major methane leaks when detected by third-party watchdogs. Methane has accounted for about 30 percent of global temperature rise since the industrial revolution, according to the International Energy Agency, and the rollback is alarming environmental advocates. The proposed regulation would also change standards for marginal wells, which produce only 6 percent of U.S. oil and gas but account for about half of the sectors methane emissions . Zeldin said in October that the old rules wrongly lumped together mom and pop oil and gas producers, which he said could be put out of business by the rules, with multinationals such as Exxon and Chevron. Part of this process has been to keep the concerns that are coming in from the application of [the regulations] to these far smaller operations and how to get the regulation right for them, Zeldin told reporters in a briefing at EPA headquarters. Myron Ebell, who ran the EPAs transition team going into Trumps first term, praised the potential regulation change for trying to level the playing field between Big Oil and independent producers. The EPA weakened enforcement of existing methane regulations last year, saying the agencys enforcement and compliance will no longer focus on methane emissions from oil and gas facilities in a memo on March 12, 2025. The Environmental Defense Fund, an advocacy group, estimates that additional gas released or flared in the first year under that policy could have otherwise supplied nearly 19 million households . In November, the EPA also delayed deadlines to comply with many of the 2023 standards until 2027. This article originally appeared on Washington Post at https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/10/27/trump-announce-relaxed-rules-oil-firms-methane-leaks/
PM SHRI KV AFS Thane Teacher Recruitment 2026
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya AFS Thane (Shift I) (PM SHRI KV AFS Thane) Recruitment 2026 for the post of Contractual Teacher will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Thane (KV Thane) has released Ref.F.27049/Cont.Tr.Appt./2026-27/KVTHN for 3 vacancies, including TGT (Science), Primary Teacher, and Vocational Instructor posts, to be filled through a Walk-in Interview. The interview will be held on 29 October 2026. Further details are available at afsthane.kvs.ac.in.
TMC Physiotherapist Recruitment 2026
Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has invited offline applications for the post of Physiotherapist. Applications can be submitted till 29 October 2026.
TMC Fitness Trainer Recruitment 2026
Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has released the notification for the post of Fitness Trainer. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications from 27 October 2026 to 29 October 2026.
TMC Cricket Coach Recruitment 2026
Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Cricket Coach. Offline applications will be accepted till 29 October 2026.
Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has released the notification for the post of Assistant Coach for Men's Cricket Team. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications from 27 October 2026 to 29 October 2026.
Mumbai water alert: BMC issues 7-day boil-and-filter advisory for THESE wards
Mumbai residents in several civic wards, along with people in parts of Thane and Bhiwandi supplied by the BMC, have been advised to boil and filter drinking water for seven days. The precaution comes as Compartment No 2 of the Yewai balancing reservoir is set to be recommissioned on October 28
Trump to roll back methane rules in latest Texas campaign push
President Donald Trump will
Maha Cabinet clears Rs 13,856-cr Metro Line 12-A; CM Fadnavis sets 3.5-year deadline
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) The Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the 18.40 km Mumbai Metro Line 12-A, connecting ManpadaKatai Naka to Taloja via Kalyan Phata. The committee directed authorities to ensure the project is completed within three and a half years. The project cost is estimated at Rs 13,856.37 crore. The 18.40 km fully elevated corridor connecting ManpadaKatai Naka to Taloja (via Kalyan Phata) will have 12 elevated stations. It includes a 6.93 km 4-lane integrated flyover and an 8.69 km 6-lane integrated flyover. The expected daily ridership will be 4,74,000 commuters. The project is likely to cut road commute times by 40% to 50%. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is the implementing agency, and the government has also declared it the Special Planning Authority (SPA) for the project. Metro Line 12-A is designed as a crucial connectivity corridor linking industrial and logistics hubs across Kalyan-Dombivli and Navi Mumbai. The project will have multimodal integrations. There will be interchanges with Metro Line 12 and the MumbaiAhmedabad Bullet Train feeder routes at Katai Naka. It will be connected to Metro Line 14 between Katai Naka and Kalyan Phata and also to Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 at Amandoot station. Feeder bus services are planned at all 12 stations to ensure smooth last-mile connectivity. Selected government lands within the project influence zone will be transferred to MMRDA to support development and funding. According to MMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, the shift from private road transport to rapid transit will reduce congestion on national highways and cut carbon dioxide (CO_2) emissions. Beyond traffic relief, the project aims to accelerate economic and industrial development across the ThaneNavi Mumbai region. CM Fadnavis also instructed officials to accelerate all ongoing metro construction projects state-wide to meet target deadlines.
Thane Metro Line 4 First Phase From Gaimukh To Cadbury Junction Set To Open In December 2026
India has reiterated its call for comprehensive structural reforms within the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), advocating that any new permanent members must share equal veto rights rather than creating a multi-tiered hierarchy. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Indias Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, stressed that veto powers currently enjoyed exclusively by [] The post India Demands Comprehensive UN Security Council Reforms, Calls for Veto Power Expansion to All Permanent Members appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
New UNSC permanent members without veto would be 'second-class': India
India has asserted that any reform of the UN Security Council that creates a new category of permanent members without veto powers would effectively relegate them to second-class status, leaving the existing five permanent powers in control of the decision-making process. China, France, Russia, the UK and the US are the five permanent members of the 15-nation Security Council and enjoy veto powers. The Council also has 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, on Monday said the veto must be held by all permanent members of a reformed Council as long as the provision exists, stressing that fairness and justice demand equal rights and responsibilities for all permanent members. India's position on the veto is principled and well known... We reiterate that as long as the veto exists, it must be held by all permanent members of a reformed Council, he said. Addressing the Inter-Governmental (IGN)
Mumbai: Mid-Day staffer recount ordeal as signalling failure delay local trains
mid-day staffer Shahebaz Khan was stuck on a Central Railway train between Thane and Sion for three hours on Monday. He recounts his ordeal...
BMC garbage truck kills woman pedestrian on Thane-Belapur road; mob thrashes driver
Apple today announced the eighth-generation iPad mini , introducing a larger OLED display, a thinner and lighter design, the A20 Pro chip, and water and dust resistance, but how much does it differ from the previous model? The new iPad mini starts at $699 for the 128GB Wi-Fi model and $849 with cellular connectivity. With the prior generation now discontinued, buyers also face a choice between paying for the new features and finding a cheaper A17 Pro model. Both offer the same storage capacities, advertised battery life, Touch ID authentication, and USB-C transfer speeds, so the new model does not improve every aspect of the experience. Here are the key differences between the iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip from 2024 and the iPad mini with the A20 Pro chip from 2026: iPad mini (seventh generation, 2024) iPad mini (eighth generation, 2026) 8.3-inch display 8.5-inch display Liquid Retina display with LED backlighting and IPS technology Super Retina XDR OLED display with 1-nit minimum brightness and 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio 2266-by-1488 resolution 2316-by-1512 resolution Wider display borders 24% thinner display borders 500 nits maximum brightness 600 nits maximum SDR and full-screen HDR brightness; 1,200 nits peak HDR brightness Optional nano-texture display glass on 256GB and 512GB models for an additional $100, supplied with a polishing cloth Extended external display mode with iPadOS 27.2 IP67 water and dust resistance, rated for a maximum depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes A17 Pro chip A20 Pro chip, with CPU and Neural Engine configurations varying by storage capacity Portrait front camera Landscape front camera Center Stage front camera with /2.4 aperture Center Stage front camera with /2.0 aperture True Tone rear flash Adaptive True Tone rear flash Landscape stereo speakers with external speaker holes Acoustic Display with display-coupled woofers and concealed tweeters, without external speaker holes Third-party wireless module Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi-Fi 6E connectivity Wi-Fi 7 connectivity Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity Bluetooth 6 connectivity Thread networking technology Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 5G modem (Cellular models only) Apple C2 5G modem; up to 50% faster cellular data speeds according to Apple (Cellular models only) U.S. cellular model (A2995) supports 5G band n76 U.S. cellular model (A3596) supports LTE band 106 UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA cellular support UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ cellular support 19.3Wh battery 18.9Wh battery Fast charging up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 35W or higher USB-C power adapter Available in Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, and Blue Available in Midnight and Starlight Previous polyurethane Smart Folio design Redesigned two-panel TechWoven Smart Folio with adjustable viewing angles, available separately in Navy Blue and Taupe for $79 More than 25% recycled content overall 35% recycled content overall Originally started at $499 (Wi-Fi) or $649 (Wi-Fi + Cellular); Wi-Fi starting price subsequently increased to $599; now discontinued Starts at $699 (Wi-Fi) or $849 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) A17 Pro vs. A20 Pro Unlike the previous model, the new iPad mini's chip hardware now varies according to storage capacity: iPad mini (seventh generation, 2024) iPad mini (eighth generation, 2026) Chip Apple A17 Pro Apple A20 Pro Manufacturing process 3-nanometer 2-nanometer CPU 6 cores 128GB and 256GB : 5 cores 512GB : 6 cores Higher-performance CPU cores 2 performance cores 2 super cores Efficiency CPU cores 4 cores 128GB and 256GB : 3 cores 512GB : 4 cores GPU 5 cores 7 cores GPU Neural Accelerators Dedicated Neural Accelerators in each GPU core Neural Engine 16 cores on all storage configurations 128GB and 256GB : 16 cores 512GB : Dual 16-core Neural Engine, totaling 32 cores Unified memory 8GB Increased capacity, according to Apple; exact amount not yet known Unified memory bandwidth 51.2 GB/s 115.2 GB/s Apple also claims that the new model has the following maximum improvements over the previous model with the A17 Pro chip: Up to 60% faster multithreaded CPU performance. Up to 2.7 times faster graphics performance. Up to 4.5 times faster AI performance. Dimensions and Weight iPad mini (seventh generation, 2024) iPad mini (eighth generation, 2026) Height 7.69 inches (195.4 mm) 7.69 inches (195.3 mm) Width 5.3 inches (134.8 mm) 5.22 inches (132.6 mm) Thickness 0.25 inch (6.3 mm) 0.21 inch (5.4 mm) Weight (Wi-Fi) 0.65 pound (293 grams) 0.56 pound (255 grams) Weight (Wi-Fi + Cellular) 0.66 pound (297 grams) 0.58 pound (263 grams) The new model is approximately 14% thinner, with the Wi-Fi model approximately 13% lighter and the cellular model approximately 11% lighter. Should You Upgrade? Most A17 Pro iPad mini owners can comfortably keep their current device. The new model offers the same advertised battery life, storage capacities, Apple Pencil support, and USB-C transfer speeds. If your iPad mini still meets your needs, there is little reason to upgrade for everyday performance alone. The slightly larger display now with OLED technology may be the strongest reason to consider replacing it, particularly if you frequently use your iPad mini for watching videos or reading. The thinner and lighter design may also make a worthwhile difference if you spend long periods holding it. For users who regularly encounter distracting reflections or enjoy reading on their device, nano-texture glass could provide a more specific reason to upgrade. It does raise the cost considerably, since it requires at least 256GB of storage as well as the additional $100 display option. The landscape camera, water resistance, and fast charging are useful additions, but are highly unlikely to justify replacing a A17 Pro model on their own. An upgrade makes more sense when several of these changes address things you find limiting about your current device. Which Model Should You Buy? For most new buyers, the A20 Pro model should be the starting point. The OLED display and new design are its main advantages, and both largely matter more to the everyday experience than the chip. The A17 Pro model may still be worth considering when it offers substantial savings. It retains many of the same capabilities and remains a sensible choice for reading, browsing, taking notes, and watching videos, even if it uses the design of an older device. For the A20 Pro model, it is important to remember that the 256GB version makes nano-texture glass available, while the 512GB version adds a CPU core and a second Neural Engine. Related Roundup: iPad mini Buyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Coming Soon) Related Forum: iPad This article, iPad Mini 2024 vs. 2026 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade? first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
'Who checks the power?' Ex-SC judge calls for safeguards in poll panel appointments
Justice Abhay Oka presented compelling arguments for a structured legal framework to ensure election commissioners' independence. He cited Lal Krishna Advani's collegium system as a potential method for their selection. Oka placed strong emphasis on civil discourse as a pillar of democracy and raised alarms about environmental issues fueling rising temperatures in urban areas like Thane and Mumbai. Additionally, he recommended more efficient uses for public transport funding.
Apple Brings TechWoven to iPad With All-New
Apple today announced a TechWoven Smart Folio for the new iPad mini bringing its woven fabric to an iPad cover for the first time and replacing the previous, long-standing polyurethane design. With no polyurethane alternative announced, the new iPad mini looks set to become the first iPad since the original model in 2010 to launch without an Apple polyurethane cover option. Apple introduced the material with the iPad 2's Smart Cover in 2011, continuing through subsequent iPad Smart Covers and Smart Folios until today. The new accessory comes in Navy Blue and Taupe, complementing the iPad mini's Midnight and Starlight finishes . It costs $79 in the U.S., a $20 increase over the previous-generation Smart Folio. Alongside the material change, Apple has redesigned the cover with a two-panel construction. It attaches magnetically to the iPad mini and offers an adjustable range of viewing angles, which Apple says provides a greater range of motion and new viewing angles, for enhanced versatility. Pre-orders for the new Smart Folio begin on Wednesday, October 28, alongside the iPad mini, with availability starting on Friday, November 6. Related Roundup: iPad mini Buyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Coming Soon) Related Forum: iPad This article, Apple Brings TechWoven to iPad With All-New $79 iPad Mini Smart Folio first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Kanjurmarg signal failure hits Mumbai locals, all four lines restored
Mumbai's Central Railway suburban services encountered notable disruption on Monday following a signalling failure at Kanjurmarg. Although the signalling system was restored later, train operations between Vikhroli and Bhandup were severely affected. Adding to the turmoil, an overhead wire was discovered dangling between Mulund and Thane, forcing operators to follow special protocols for safety while managing the delayed services throughout the region.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) In a major push toward wildlife preservation and habitat protection across Maharashtra, the State Board for Wildlife (SBWL), chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Monday approved key environmental proposals during its 26th official meeting. Among the landmark decisions made, the board granted Wildlife Sanctuary status to two key forest pockets and formally approved proposals for 14 new Conservation Reserves spanning seven districts. The new Wildlife Sanctuary status has been accorded to Kolamarka Conservation Reserve (Gadchiroli district), which is widely renowned as a vital habitat for endangered Asiatic wild buffaloes (Bubalus arnee). Kolamarka has officially been upgraded to a Wildlife Sanctuary. Further, approval was granted to expand the existing Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary by incorporating 588.767 hectares of private and revenue land from six villages (Ogda, Khodde, Tirmal, Pachghar, Phansad, and Amle) to make the sanctuary human-settlement-free. Proposals for 14 new conservation reserves spread across Pune, Raigad, Nashik, Nandurbar, Thane, Palghar, and Chandrapur districts received official board clearance. These reserves include Velhe Mulshi (Pune / Raigad), Bhorgirigad (Pune), Lonavala (Pune / Raigad), Dindori (Nashik), Surgana (Nashik), Taharabad (Nashik), Chinchpada (Nandurbar), Alibaug (Raigad), Ghera Manikgad (Raigad), Gumatara (Thane), Jawhar (Palghar), Asherigad (Palghar), Dhamani (Palghar) and Ekara (Chandrapur). Further, the State Board for Wildlife declared 100.139 sq. km area in Koka Wildlife Sanctuary as Critical Wildlife Habitat and 255.79 sq. km area in Jaakwadi Bird Sanctuary as Critical Wildlife Habitat. It was also decided that maintenance, silt removal, and dam repair works inside wildlife sanctuaries must be permanently integrated into the respective Management Plans within 3 months. Wildlife officials are to be notified in advance instead of seeking fresh administrative approvals for every project. Clearances were granted for essential civic and infrastructure projects (irrigation, drinking water, roads, bridges, power transmission, medical units, and underground optical fibre cables) across protected zones, eco-sensitive areas, and tiger corridors. Discussions were held on declaring Human-Wildlife Conflict as a Natural Disaster under the Disaster Management Act, establishing quiet zones in tiger reserves (core/buffer/ESZ), and formulating relocation policies for villages in buffer zones. The CM instructed officials to evaluate staffing requirements, deputations, and vacant positions within one month to shift notified sanctuaries from Regional Forest/Forest Development Corporation Maharashtra control to the dedicated Wildlife Wing.
Maha govt formulates master water plan to safeguard Mumbai Metropolitan Regions demand
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) In a major initiative to secure long-term water sustainability for Indias premier economic engine, the Maharashtra government has constituted a high-level study group to draft a comprehensive 25-year water management blueprint for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The directive, issued via a Government Resolution (GR) by the Water Resources Department, mandates the expert panel to evaluate future demand, assess available resources, identify structural shortfalls, and submit an actionable roadmap within three months. The Mumbai Metropolitan Regionspanning major municipal corporations, industrial belts, and rapidly developing semi-urban centresfaces escalating demand driven by population growth, commercial expansion, and major megaprojects. While the region currently relies on a hybrid network of state dams and civic sources, the government emphasised that fragmented management is no longer viable. The study group will conduct an integrated audit across domestic, industrial, commercial, institutional, and construction sectors to establish precise demand projections for three key horizons: 2031, 2041, and 2051. The newly formed study group is chaired by Sanjay Belsare, retired secretary of the Water Resources Department. To ensure inter-agency synchronisation across administrative jurisdictions, the panel incorporates leadership from key urban and regional authorities. The study group comprises Chief Engineer - Konkan Region (Member Secretary), Additional Commissioners from BMC & MMRDA; Commissioners of Thane, Navi Mumbai, & Kalyan-Dombivli; and representatives from Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran (MJP), and Maharashtra Remote Sensing Application Centre (MRSAC). The study groups scope extends beyond traditional dam-building solutions, prioritising sustainable demand management and climate adaptation. The study group will review completed, ongoing, and proposed water supply projects to calculate total assured yields against projected localised shortfalls, evaluate recycled wastewater reuse, large-scale rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, and the ecological revival of local water bodies, recommend strict measures to curb Non-Revenue Water (NRW), eliminate distribution leaks, and modernise metering systems and assess vulnerabilities linked to altered monsoon cycles, erratic extreme rainfall events, prolonged dry spells, and rising sea levels impacting coastal aquifers. The final report will deliver an integrated Water Security Plan 2051, detailing prioritised infrastructure projects, estimated capital expenditures, implementation timelines, funding mechanisms, and clear inter-departmental responsibilities. By laying out a clear, climate-resilient water strategy, the state aims to eliminate future supply bottlenecks and safeguard economic stability across the region for the next quarter-century.
Thane water cut: Ghodbunder Road, Mumbra, Kalwa among affected areas
Ghodbunder Road, Mumbra, Kalwa, Lokmanya Nagar, Siddhachal, Vartak Nagar, Saket, Rustomjee and other areas to face a 24-hour water shutdown. Check the full list.
Mumbai local train disruption: Signal failures, OHE issue hit CR services
The signal failures were reported between Thane and Mulund stations and between Kanjurmarg and Bhandup stations. The disruption affected train movements on both fast and slow lines in both directions
Mumbai local train impacted: Hanging OHE wire disrupts services; office-goers face delays
Local train services in Mumbai faced disruptions during the morning rush hour on Monday due to an overhead equipment issue. A wire was found hanging, prompting delays of 15 to 20 minutes on the Central Railway's mainline. The foreign wire was detected between Mulund and Thane stations at 9.23 am. An overhead equipment block was implemented at 10 am to address the problem effectively.
Mumbai weather update: IMD issues yellow heat alert for Mumbai and Thane
Colaba's maximum was 0.5 degrees above normal, while Santacruz recorded a temperature within the normal range. Night temperatures also remained relatively warm, with Colaba recording a minimum of 26.4 degrees Celsius, 1.7 degrees above normal, and Santacruz registering 24.3 degrees Celsius, 1.3 degrees above normal
Thane fire: Three meter boxes gutted in Wagle Estate building blaze
According to the Thane disaster management authorities, information about the incident was received at 3:03 am. The building, located near Jain Temple in Shrinagar, comprises a ground floor, one upper floor and a terrace room
Thane flat owners given 30 days to clear pending housing dues
Pradeep Purnekar murder case: Thane SIT likely to invoke MCOCA against accused
According to police sources, the SIT is completing the legal formalities required to invoke the stringent anti-organised crime law. Five accused have been arrested in connection with the murder
Aaditya Thackeray Writes to CM as Locals Oppose Proposed Thane Data Centre
He said several questions about the project in the city's Balkum area remain unanswered, including those concerning energy consumption, noise pollution, heat emissions and safety.
Quick Thinking Driver Prevents Disaster in Thane Container Fire
A container fire on Ghodbunder Road in Thane was swiftly controlled, thanks to the drivers quick actions and the fire departments response. Quick Thinking Driver Prevents Disaster in Thane Container Fire
Thane: Fire breaks out in container truck cabin on Ghodbunder Road, traffic hit
According to the incident details, the fire broke out in the cabin of a Tata container truck bearing registration number NL 01 AK 0485. The driver, Shrikrishna Tadas, was travelling from Vasai to Pune, and the container was empty at the time of the incident
Aaditya Thackeray writes to Fadnavis over AI data centre proposed in Thane
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over a proposed AI data centre in a Thane residential area. He has questioned its location, flagged concerns over power consumption, noise, heat and security, and asked why it cannot be shifted to an MIDC industrial zone
Unknown Persons Enter Thane Flat Attached In Case Against Dawood's Brother
The agency added that it lodged a complaint with Thane police (Kasarvadavali police station) on October 15 alleging unauthorised entry by trespassers.
Indian Americans in Michigan courted as Trump heads to Port Huron
Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 24 (IANS) Michigans Indian American community, the largest Asian group in a state that could decide control of Congress, is being courted by Asian American political groups in the closing days of the midterm campaign, as President Donald Trump prepares to rally supporters in Port Huron on Sunday. Trump is scheduled to speak at McMorran Place in Port Huron on Sunday, according to the White House schedule, his third rally in three days after Fort Myers, Florida, on Friday and Perry, Georgia, on Saturday. The AAPI Victory Fund, a super PAC that backs Asian American candidates and voters, held a reception at the Godfrey Hotel in Detroit on October 17 attended by Senator Elissa Slotkin and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic candidate for governor, according to The Oakland Post, Oakland Universitys student newspaper. We established a super PAC, but that was a very explicit recognition, the groups president, Linh Nguyen, told the paper. There was not enough political money thats actually backing and supporting Asian voters and then Asian candidates. Nguyen said states such as Michigan and Georgia, with large Asian American populations and a history as battlegrounds, had become increasingly important to the groups organising. We can be voting for people like Abdul El-Sayed and be proud of doing that, Nguyen said, referring to the Democratic Senate candidate. The groups Michigan endorsements include El-Sayed, Benson, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and Indian American state legislator Ranjeev Puri. Indian Americans number about 138,644 in Michigan, the largest Asian ethnic group in the state, according to an AAPI Data fact sheet. The state has about 123,545 eligible Asian American voters. Michigans Indian American population is concentrated in Oakland County suburbs such as Troy, Novi, Canton and Farmington Hills, which fall in or near competitive House districts. The states only Indian American member of Congress, Democrat Shri Thanedar, represents the Detroit-based 13th District. Port Huron, in St. Clair County, lies in a Republican-leaning part of the states Thumb region. Indian American voters have leaned Democratic in recent elections, but Republicans have made gains with some immigrant communities. Both parties are competing this cycle against a backdrop of tighter H-1B visa rules and a surge in anti-Indian rhetoric online. Michigan voters will choose a governor, a US senator and all 13 House members on November 3.
Thane braces for water crisis as weekly cuts threaten 2.5 dry days
ED Files FIR After Intrusion Attempt at Dawood Ibrahims Brothers Seized Flat
The Enforcement Directorate has filed an FIR after an attempted intrusion at a flat linked to Dawood Ibrahims brother in Thane. ED Files FIR After Intrusion Attempt at Dawood Ibrahims Brothers Seized Flat
ED files FIR, foils bid to trespass flat attached in extortion case against Dawood's brother
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) In a matter related to fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim's brother, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) lodged an FIR seeking action against miscreants who trespassed a Thane flat that was attached earlier in connection with an extortion case registered against Iqbal Ibrahim Kaskar, an officials said on Friday. The flat was attached by the ED in 2022 during money laundering investigation in a case relating to extortion by accused Iqbal Kaskar, younger brother of underworld don Dawood, who is suspected to be in Pakistan, the official said in a statement. The FIR was filed as a deterrent action against miscreants for trespassing the confirmed attached properties in the possession of the ED's Mumbai Zonal Office-I, it said. The FIR was lodged on October 15 after restoring the possession of a flat in Thane (West) under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the ED said. In respect of the alleged unauthorised entry and interference with the attached property, an FIR dated October 15 has been registered at Kasarvadavali Police Station in Thane under Sections 329(4) and 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, so that the matter is investigated and trespassers are punished, the ED added. The property was provisionally attached vide provisional attachment order dated April 8, 2022, during money laundering investigation in the extortion case against Iqbal Kaskar and others, it said. The provisional attachment was subsequently confirmed by the Adjudicating Authority under Section 8(3) of the PMLA vide order dated September 29, 2022, and possession of the flat was also taken by the ED on December 17, 2024, under Section 8(4) of the PMLA, the statement said. The ED investigation was initiated on the basis of FIR registered at Kasarvadavali Police Station in Thane, concerning allegations of extortion against, inter alia, Iqbal Kaskar, Mumtaz Azaz Sheikh alias Raju, Israr Ali Jamil Saiyad and others. During investigation, it was revealed that pursuant to threats and extortion, flats were demanded to be registered in favour of or at the instance of the accused persons, the ED said. In this context, Flat No. 405 was registered in the name of Mumtaz Azaz Sheikh on May 29, the ED said. It came to notice that some people had entered the property, broken the lock and removed the ED's possession notice, the statement said. The ED conducted inspections and took necessary steps to safeguard the attached property. The matter was also placed before the Special PMLA Court, which also directed the ED to restore the possession with police assistance, if required. In compliance and also to safeguard the property, the lock of said flat was changed in presence of police personnel and witnesses and the possession of the said flat was restored, the ED said. A fresh notice was also affixed on the premises clearly mentioning that any aggrieved person may either approach the office of the ED or the court where the trial of the case is being conducted, it added.
Thane railway cops arrest two women while stealing mangalsutra at Diva station
The railway police officials recovered five gold mangalsutras weighing 61.15 grams, collectively valued at Rs 7.55 lakh, during the investigation, said an official
Illegal forex receipt: ED raids Mumbai, Delhi premises of Mega Millennium
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) The ED conducted search operations at half a dozen premises, including offices and residential properties, in Mumbai and Delhi and a farmhouse in Maharashtra in connection with the illegal receipt of foreign exchange from Dubai and Singapore by Mega Millennium Private Limited, an official said on Friday. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted the searches under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the official said in a statement. Apart from inspecting digital devices and incriminating documents related to Mega Millennium Private Limited, the investigators also conducted searches at a farmhouse in Karjat, Maharashtra, the ED said. Foreign currency, Indian currency and valuables worth several crores of rupees were also detected by the ED during the search operation, said an official. The focus of the EDs search operation was on Harish Dedhiya, a Mumbai-based consultant and director of the company, the statement said. The company and its directors, including Dedhiya and his wife Dhara Dedhiya, have received large sums of foreign exchange from suspicious companies based in Dubai and Singapore, the ED said. The ED investigation indicated that Dedhiya incorporated companies by appointing his own employees/dummies as Directors. Within a year of incorporation, these companies received hundreds of crores of rupees, which were layered through multiple shell entities, the ED said. In a separate case in Maharashtra, the ED conducted search operations at 10 premises, including hospital/IVF centres, located in Thane, Baramati and Nashik and seized digital evidence and Rs 29 lakh in cash during the investigation in a human egg extraction racket, an official said. The EDs Mumbai Zonal Office-II conducted search operations on October 16 at the10 premises under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The ED investigation was initiated based on an FIR and a subsequent chargesheet filed by Badlapur (East) Police Station, Thane, Maharashtra, alleging offences of cheating and forgery under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and violations of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, and the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, by Manjusha Wankhede and 16 others, the ED said in a statement. The case pertains to an organised network involved in recruiting financially vulnerable women for human egg donation and supplying them to various IVF centres and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) banks through donor-supply agents operating under different proprietorship concerns, the agency said.
10 Arrested In Thane Work-From-Home Scam
Police in Thane district have arrested 10 individuals for allegedly operating a work-from-home scam. The fraudsters reportedly lured job seekers, collected their bank details and SIM cards, and then diverted their money into illegal online betting platforms. The racket was exposed following a complaint, leading to a raid in Mumbai where several electronic devices were seized and the accused apprehended.
Thane Coastal Road-2 gets Coastal Zone Authority nod, 680 mangroves to be felled
As per the minutes of the MCZMA's 202nd meeting, held on September 24, the authority recommended the proposal to the Union Environment Ministry, accepting the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority's (MMRDA) submission that no alternative route was feasible to bypass the internationally recognised Ramsar site
Maharashtras Thane-Bhiwandi Metro Line 5 Gets First Rake, Trial Runs To Begin Next Week
IMD issues yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane as parts of state reel in hot weather
Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are likely to experience hot and humid conditions, with light rain or thundershowers possible towards the afternoon and evening on the first day
Human egg extraction racket: ED searches 10 premises in Thane, Nashik
Mumbai In fresh action in a human egg extraction racket, the ED conducted search operations at 10 premises, including hospital/IVF The post Human egg extraction racket: ED searches 10 premises in Thane, Nashik appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Organisation founded 80 years ago struggling to deliver peace today: India on need for UNSC reforms
Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni said an organisation that cannot renew its principal organ will find it ever harder to command authority in a world that has moved far beyond 1945
1945 cannot be held as the sole reference point: India pushes for UNSC reform
Indias UN envoy Parvathaneni Harish criticised prolonged negotiations, urging member states to agree on a clear roadmap for institutional reform
Thane court extends custody of two accused in Purnekar murder case
Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, Badlapur, Ulhasnagar, Taloja face 36-hour water cut
Pradeep Purnekar murder: Thane court extends custody of two accused by two days
Purnekar, the Shiv Sena (UBT) Manpada ward chief, was killed on September 29. He was allegedly shot at before being attacked with sharp weapons. Five accused have been arrested in connection with the case so far
Purnekar Murder: Custody Extended, SIT Seeks More Time
A Thane court has extended the police custody of two accused, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, in the murder case of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar. The Special Investigation Team sought the extension to complete interrogation and recover the weapons used in the crime. Five accused have been arrested in total.
Kalwa, Diva and parts of Mumbra to face 36-hour water cut from Oct 22 night
Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has cautioned residents that water supply may be available at reduced pressure for one to two days after the shutdown ends
GRP arrests man 28 yrs after staging brother-in-laws murder as train accident
The case dates back to January 14, 1998, when the station master alerted the Dombivli railway police about a body lying on the tracks between Dombivli and Kopar stations in Thane district
Mumbai to remain hot and humid, yellow alert issued by IMD
According to a weather bulletin, Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad during the initial days of its district-wise weather forecast, valid from October 22 to 26, 2026
APPSC releases list of provisionally selected candidates for Thanedar, Lecturer posts
The dates for the walking test and medical examination will be communicated separately to eligible candidates
