Bullet Train project: 80 per cent of excavation work at BKC station completed, says NHSRCL
The Bullet Train project is rapidly advancing, with significant progress made on underground and undersea tunnels, including 80% excavation completion at Mumbai's BKC station. Base slab casting has commenced, and work on elevated stations in Thane, Virar, and Boisar is accelerating.
Mumbai Man booked for forcing wife, mother-in-law to perform black magic rituals in the buff
THANE: In a shocking incident, a 30-year-old man from Navi Mumbai allegedly forced his wife and mother-in-law to perform certain lack magic rituals in the buff to help his brother-in-law get married and circulated these images, police said on Saturday. A case was registered at Vashi police station on July 3 and the investigation was launched. No arrest has been made so far. Police stated the alleged incidents occurred between April and July this year in the house of the accused in Navi Mumbai. He hails from Devria in Uttar Pradesh. On April 15, the accused allegedly forced his wife and her mother to perform certain rituals without clothes intended to help his brother-in-law get married, a police official said. He forced them to take their nude pictures and subsequently asked her (the complainant) to come to Ajmer with these pictures, the official added. After the victim went to Ajmer with the pictures, the accused allegedly posted these images in the WhatsApp accounts of her father and brother, the FIR stated. Police booked the accused under sections 351(2) (criminal intimidation), 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) and relevant sections of the Information Technology Act, and the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013.
'How Many Divisions...?': Chirag Paswan Amid Marathi Row, Condemns Assault On Thane Shopkeeper
Chirag maintained that 'unity in diversity has been our identity' but also asked people to show mutual respect.
Thane illegal mining: Bombay High Court orders recovery of over 190 crore penalty
For years, tribal residents of Chinchavli village in Ambernath endured the destruction of their hills and the rise of dust-related illnesses.
How Many Divisions Will Be Created? Chirag Paswan Amid Marathi Row
Reacting to a viral video from Maharashtra's Thane district showing a shop owner being assaulted allegedly for not speaking in Marathi, Union Minister Chirag Paswan strongly condemned the incident.
Borivli-Thane tunnel casting yard planned close to SGNP
Thane Stall Owner Assault: MNS Workers Briefly Arrested, Released On Bail Bonds, Says Report
Seven MNS members were arrested and swiftly granted bail after allegedly assaulting a food stall owner in Thane for not speaking in Marathi.
Marathi row: Duo forced to apologise to man over assault, slapped in presence of Sena (UBT) leader
THANE: Two persons were made to apologise to a man in the presence of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Rajan Vichare for allegedly assaulting him, and one of them was slapped by the victim, according to a viral video. Speak in Marathi since you have hit a Marathi person, a voice is heard telling one of the two men while he tries to say something to Vichare, a former MP from Thane. The video purportedly shows Vichare seated in his office surrounded by supporters, and the duo and a man in a red shirt. One by one, the two bow to touch the feet of the man and apologise to him. The man even slaps one of them in the widely shared video. Another shocking incident from Thane former MP Rajan Vichare (Uddhav faction) summoned traders to his office, got them beaten up by his men, forced an apology, and kept insisting they speak only in Marathi. Safety of traders cannot be compromised. Requesting strict action, pic.twitter.com/MKmKYqZP7p Sumit Agarwal (@sumitagarwal_IN) July 3, 2025 The man was allegedly beaten up after a dispute over mobile recharge led to a quarrel outside the Thane railway station, police had said on Wednesday. A video of the fight, which took place on Tuesday night, had also gone viral on social media. The duo was summoned to Vichare's office on Thursday over the assault. The episode comes amid a spate of incidents involving Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers allegedly targeting individuals for not speaking Marathi.
Equipment worth 30 lakh used in illegal sand mining destroyed in Thane
The team also dismantled the pumping equipment to prevent any possible reuse
Mumbai Weather Updates: IMD warns of moderate morning rain in Mumbai, Thane
Tide timings for the day indicate a high tide at 07:01 hrs (3.14 meters) and 18:18 hrs (3.33 meters), while low tides are expected at 12:36 hrs (2.51 meters) and at 01:11 hrs the following day (1.59 meters)
In response, Vichare reportedly called the accused traders to his office and allegedly directed his supporters to physically assault them.
ONGC signs pact with Japan's Mitsui for ethane carriers
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) collaborates with Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines. They will construct two very large ethane carriers. These carriers will import petrochemical feedstock for ONGC's subsidiary. This move addresses changes in liquefied natural gas (LNG) composition from Qatar. ONGC aims to secure feedstock for its petrochemical plant. Ethane imports are planned to start by mid-2028.
Touch Feet And Apologise: Former Thane MP To Shopkeeper After His Altercation With Youth
Thane MP Rajan Vichare intervened in a dispute where a shopkeeper allegedly beat a Marathi youth at Thane station. Vichare summoned the shopkeeper to apologize.
ONGC To Partner With Mitsui To Build And Operate Two Ethane Carriers
The ethane carriers will be used to ship imported ethane to ONGC Petro Additions Ltd., a subsidiary of the company.
Marathi Ko Mara?: How Phone Recharge Dispute Snowballed Into Marathi Row
An altercation over a phone recharge in Thane has snowballed into a Marathi vs non-Marathi row, and a leader of Uddhav Thackeray's party is drawing fire over a viral video in which some non-Marathis are seen apologising to a Marathi man
Will Go To Jail For Marathi: MNS Worker To NDTV After 'Slapgate'
A worker of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has justified slapping a food stall owner in Thane district over not speaking Marathi, and expressed willingness to go to jail for the linguistic cause.
Speak Marathi in Maharashtra: Minister after shopkeeper thrashed in Thane - What we know so far
Direct elevated road set to shorten Navi MumbaiKalyan commute
According to MMRDA sources, the forest clearance proposal was recently submitted to the ministry. The project will require the diversion of approximately 0.8325 hectares of mangrove land for the construction of a link road connecting NH-4 (MumbaiPune highway) to Katai Junction in Thane district
Mumbai is bracing for heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for Mumbai, Konkan, and western Maharashtra. An orange alert is in place for Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. A red alert is issued for Pune district's ghat areas. Nashik, Satara, and Kolhapur's hilly regions also face orange alerts. Konkan region is expected to receive significant rainfall.
Thane municipal corporation launches organic farming project
Trumps Big, Beautiful Bill is a middle finger to US solar energy
The so-called Big, Beautiful Bill will, if passed, make sweeping changes to the US clean energy market. While some of the worst provisions affecting the industry were stripped out during Senate proceedings earlier this week, its still pretty bad. In fact, the current language of the bill might as well be a middle figure to the domestic solar manufacturing industry. As it stands, the bill guts many of the clean energy programs of Joe Biden's signature 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. That includes killing off incentives for domestic and utility-scale solar power as well as the Clean Electricity Production Credit . Even worse, the bill axes the Domestic Content bonus that incentivized the use of US-made gear. There were a number of provisions that did not survive its journey through the Senate, like the excise tax on renewable energy. As CBS News reported, the levy would have imposed an additional charge on projects that used materials from foreign countries. As CNN explained, this would have cut renewable energy projects in favor of extending the life of coal and gas turbine plants. Rob Gardner is Vice President of Congressional and Regulatory Affairs for SEMA, the Solar Energy Manufacturers for America coalition. He walked me through the bill, explaining the effects of the changes for the US solar industry. A positive is that it maintains production tax credits for manufacturers of clean energy components, he said. One tweak from an earlier version of the bill was the speed at which the existing tax credits would be withdrawn. As it stands, projects that are already approved will qualify for the present regime, as will any project beginning construction before June 2026. Basically, a year after enactment [companies have] to begin construction on utility-scale solar projects to receive the full amount of the credit, said Gardner. And, according to 70512 (4)(a) those plants will need to be placed in service no later than December 31, 2027. The bigger issue, however, is that the bill creates uncertainty for long-term demand for US products, according to Gardner. Put simply, American-made solar panels are more expensive than their Chinese counterparts due to higher manufacturing costs. By removing the incentives, including the Domestic Content bonus, the US is opening the door for Chinese-made alternatives. Gardner added after the tax credits that incentivize domestic production and consumption expire, you will see a flood of Chinese product [in the market.] The US's Environmental Information Administration projects that the US total domestic energy consumption will grow by almost two percent in the next year. A slowdown in new energy additions is the last thing the US needs, especially as renewables made up almost 90 percent of all new power generation capacity in 2024. But its likely that even with all of the changes in the bill, solar will remain the biggest technology used to implement new power generation capacity. Abigail Ross Hopper, CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association pulls no punches in her statement . She said the bill undermines the very foundation of Americas manufacturing comeback. Hopper added that families will face higher electric bills, factories will shut down, Americans will lose their jobs and our electric grid will grow weaker. Jason Grumet, CEO of the American Clean Power Association described the bill as a step backward for American energy policy and an intentional effort to undermine one of the fastest-growing sources of electric power. Environmental groups also believe the bills passing marks a dark day in the worlds fight against climate change. Greenpeace USA Deputy Climate Program Director John Nol, said in a statement that this is a vote that will live in infamy for its role in doling out fossil fuel industry handouts. Environmental Defense Funds Vice President for Political and Government Affairs Joanna Slaney agreed. She said that the bill is effectively cutting off supply of cheap energy right when the US needs it most. In contrast, the bill offers a 10-year reprieve from paying a fee on wasteful methane pollution, a gas significantly more harmful than carbon dioxide to the environment. Research by clean energy company Cleanview suggests the bill may jeopardize up to 600GW of new renewable energy capacity. This is because of the tight deadlines the bill imposes to qualify for the existing credits, which again, need to begin construction before June 2026. That 600GW figure includes solar farms and battery storage projects in California and Texas that would need to be rushed to get working. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-is-a-middle-finger-to-us-solar-energy-152042835.html?src=rss
Bezos-funded satellite tracking methane emissions loses power in space
MethaneSAT, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) methane-tracking satellite backed by the Bezos Earth Fund, is lost in space . Its ground team lost contact with the spacecraft on June 20 but tried to reestablish a connection until it learned in the morning of July 1 that MethaneSAT had lost power altogether. The team believes that the satellite is likely not recoverable. MethaneSAT collected data on methane emissions that have previously been untrackable in an effort to combat climate change. Methane is the second largest contributor to global warming after carbon dioxide, with agriculture, fossil fuels and waste decomposition being the largest sources . In its announcement, the MethaneSAT team said that the spacecraft's observations have given us critical insight about the distribution and volume of methane being released from oil and gas production regions. Thanks to the satellite, scientists have also developed the capability to interpret the measurements from space and translate them into volumes of methane released. That knowledge can be used in future missions. EDF developed the mission, which launched in March 2024, to hold the countries who previously pledged to slash their methane emissions accountable. It created Google Cloud-powered algorithms to calculate and monitor methane emitted in certain regions with held from Harvard and Smithsonian scientists. While the satellite itself is gone, the MethaneSAT team vowed to work with other scientists to leverage the algorithms and software developed for the project. The team will also continue processing the data the satellite had sent back. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/science/space/bezos-funded-satellite-tracking-methane-emissions-loses-power-in-space-130034666.html?src=rss
Opposition targets Maharashtra government over Thane tunnel project, alleges 3,000 cr scam
The tender process for the Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project was cancelled by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) in May after the L&T, which had been disqualified, moved the Supreme Court
AT Capital arm pledges 1.5 million for Thane creek clean-up
The project will deploy a combination of The Ocean Clean-up Interceptor solutions with a walkable log-boom for plastic interception and additional Interceptor Guard booms for improved waste retention
Thane food stall owner thrashed by MNS workers for not speaking in Marathi
Members of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena have been trying to push for the use of Marathi language in commercial establishments and banks in the State.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos-backed methane-tracking satellite lost in space
A satellite backed by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been lost in space while carrying out an important climate change mission, New Zealand officials said Wednesday. Amazon founder Bezos pumped more than US$100 million into the project through his philanthropic Earth Fund.
Bezos-backed methane-tracking satellite lost in space
A satellite backed by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been lost in space while carrying out an important climate change mission, New Zealand officials said Wednesday. Amazon founder Bezos pumped more than US$100 million into the project through his philanthropic Earth Fund.
Said Have To Speak In Marathi: Man Threatened By Raj Thackeray Party Workers
The worker at a shop in Thane, whose owner was thrashed by MNS workers for asking them why speaking in Marathi should be compulsory, said they told him that he has to speak in the local language.
Jeff Bezos-backed $88 million methane tracking satellite is lost in space
MethaneSAT had been collecting emissions data and images from drilling sites, pipelines, and processing facilities around the world since March, but went off course around 10 days ago, the Environmental Defense Fund, which led the initiative, said
Speak Marathi: Raj Thackerays MNS Workers Slap Restaurant Owner In Thane | Video
The video of the incident shows MNS workers engaged in a heated exchange with the shop owner, repeatedly questioning why he refuses to speak Marathi in Maharashtra.
Video: Shopkeeper Refuses To Speak Marathi, MNS Workers Rain Slaps On Him
A shopkeeper was assaulted by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers in Thane for asking them why speaking in Marathi should be compulsory.
Ravindra Chavan elected Maharashtra BJP president ahead of crucial Mumbai civic body polls
Ravindra Chavan, a well-known figure from Thane, has been unanimously elected as the Maharashtra BJP president. His organizational skills were instrumental in expanding the party's presence in semi-urban areas. Chavan's political career began in 2007, and he has since held various positions, including cabinet minister and guardian minister for multiple districts, solidifying his position within the party.
Who Is Ravindra Chavan? Strong Maratha Face From Thane Appointed As New Maharashtra BJP Chief
Ravindra Chanvan's appointment was unsurprising in Maharashtra's political circles, as he had been appointed the unit's working president last December
STP defunct, drain with filth empties out into Kasna canal, Hindon
Residents of Greater Noida are raising concerns over untreated sewage being dumped into a drain near Ishan College, polluting the Kasna canal and eventually the Hindon river. Despite a nearby sewage treatment plant, it remains non-functional. Residents, led by Corruption Free India, have appealed to officials, highlighting health risks from foul odours and potential methane emissions.
Graphic Designer Arrested For Theft Of Rs 6.8 From Home In Thane
Police have arrested a 26-year-old graphic designer for allegedly stealing jewellery and cash valued at Rs 6.8 lakh from a house in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said on Monday.
Maharashtra gets its first e-tractor; registered at Thane RTO
Maharashtra's Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik introduced an electric tractor for farmers, touting its eco-friendliness and cost-effectiveness. Registered in Thane, the e-tractor significantly reduces operational costs, requiring only 300 to plough one acre compared to 1,200-1,500 for diesel tractors. The government aims for 20-30% electric vehicles by 2030, offering toll exemptions, subsidies, and potential interest-free loans for e-tractor purchases.
Fire At Tyre Vending Shop In Thane; No Casualty
No one was injured in the incident, Thane Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said.
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 .
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
84 city police families held hostage by transfer chaos
The transfer orders were issued on May 27 as part of routine departmental reshuffles under the Maharashtra police. In total, 84 officers were posted to various cities, including Nagpur, Pune, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Nashik, Solapur, Amravati, and Nanded
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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. []
Four dead, nine injured: CR investigates train incident
Mumbai: The Central Railway (CR) on Friday urged people and its staffers to share information related to the June 9 accident in which four persons were killed, and nine others injured after falling off overcrowded local trains in Maharashtras Thane district. In a statement issued in the evening, four days after the incident, the CR 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 .
Weather Update: Rainy Weekend Likely In Mumbai, Thane | Check IMD Forecast
Mumbai and Thane will remain under a yellow alert from 12 to 15 June due to the revival of monsoon currents
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
Chinas Satellite Chemical Co. is the operator of the very large ethane carrier and its voyage to Dahej appears to be a cargo resale.
Thane Investment Firm Accused Of Cheating 78 Investors Of Rs 3.7 Crore
Thane police have registered a case against eight individuals associated with an investment firm for allegedly cheating 78 investors of Rs 3.7 crore after promising them high returns, officials said on Thursday.
COVID-19: Isolation beds kept ready in Kalyan-Dombivli civic hospitals in Maharashtras Thane
Maharashtra reported 107 new COVID-19 cases on June 11, 2025, taking the total of viral infections detected in the State so far this year to 1,700, as per the Public Health Department
