Thane Man Gets Rs 51 Lakh Compensation 11 Years After Wife's Death In Accident
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane here has awarded a compensation of Rs 51.73 lakh to a man for the death of his wife in a road accident in 2014.
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Thane man fails to pay 15k fine for drunk driving, sent to serve 30-day jail term
`Bombs its own people, sanctions genocidal mass rape`: India slams Pak at UNSC
India`s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said Pakistan conducted Operation Searchlight in 1971 and sanctioned a systematic campaign of genocidal mass rape of 400,000 women citizens by its own army
28 Injuries Not From Fall: Man Gets Life In Jail For Assaulting Wife, Son
A Thane court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for brutally assaulting his wife and son with a sickle in 2019, observing the woman sustained 28 injuries that were not possible from falling on the kitchen rack.
10% of officials are incompetent: Minister Ganesh Naik
Maharashtra Minister Ganesh Naik addresses issues at a public meeting in Thane, emphasising duty over compulsion for efficient public service
Navi Mumbai International Airport To Create Lakhs Of Jobs, Drive Regional Economy
The youth of Raigad, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Konkan, and other regions stand to gain the most from employment opportunities spanning airport operations, logistics, retail, and more.
India slams Pakistan at UNSC, says 'bombs its own people, sanctions genocidal mass rape'
India on Monday condemned Pakistan for raising the Kashmir issue at the UN Security Council and accused it of historic atrocities, including bombing its own citizens and orchestrating mass rape during the 1971 crackdown in then-East Pakistan. Speaking during an open debate on Women, Peace and Security, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, said Pakistan's military committed systematic genocide and sanctioned the mass rape of over 400,000 women during Operation Searchlight in 1971. Every year, we are unfortunately fated to listen to the delusional tirade of Pakistan against my country, especially on Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian territory they covet, Harish said. A country that bombs its own people and conducts systematic genocide can only attempt to distract the world with misdirection and hyperbole. Harish's comments came in response to Pakistan's representative raising the Kashmir issue, claiming the exclusion of Kashmiri women from the UNSC agenda undermined its credibility. India slams Pakistan at UNSC, calls for serious cost on states promoting cross-border terrorism India hit back sharply, accusing Pakistan of exploiting the forum to spread propaganda. The world sees through Pakistans narrative, Harish asserted. The envoy reaffirmed India's strong record on the Women, Peace and Security agenda, citing its pioneering role in UN peacekeeping. He highlighted that as early as the 1960s, India deployed women medical officers in UN missions in the Congo, one of the first countries to do so. Indias peacekeeping legacy stands out not just for its scale but for recognizing women as indispensable agents of peace, he said. He also referenced the International Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South, hosted by India in February 2025. The event gathered women peacekeepers from 35 countries to develop strategies for enhancing their roles in future missions, tackling issues from sexual exploitation to the use of technology. (With inputs from PTI)
Bombs Its Own People, Sanctions Genocidal Mass Rape: India Slams Pakistan At UNSC
United Nations, Oct 7: In a strong retort against Pakistan in the UN Security Council, India on Monday said its neighbour as a country that bombs its own people and conducts systematic genocide. During his remarks to the UNSC open debate on Women, Peace and Security, Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said Pakistan conducted Operation Searchlight in 1971 and sanctioned a systematic campaign of genocidal mass rape of 400,000 women citizens by its own army. Every [] The post Bombs Its Own People, Sanctions Genocidal Mass Rape: India Slams Pakistan At UNSC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Farmers duped of Rs 14. 59 lakh in loan fraud; Navi Mumbai credit society staff booked
THANE: Police have registered a case against the chairman and staff of a co-operative credit society for allegedly cheating a group of farmers of Rs 14.59 lakh by promising them a loan for a joint land purchase in Navi Mumbai, officials said on Tuesday. A group of 14 farmers had jointly purchased a plot of land at Nevali in Navi Mumbai for Rs 3.46 crore. To complete the payment for the land, they had approached the cooperative credit society for a loan. The credit society chairman assured the farmers of a Rs 6 crore loan (for payment and plot development). But, he allegedly demanded Rs 24 lakh as processing fees and other charges and collected Rs 23 lakh from the farmers, an official from CBD police station said. The farmers' representative was shown screenshots of loan approval letters, demand drafts and related documents, but the promised loan was not disbursed, he said. In the meantime, other staff members of the credit society also demanded money on various pretexts and allegedly took Rs 4.09 lakh from them, the official said. On being confronted, the credit society chairman returned Rs 12.5 lakh but failed to refund the remaining amount, he said, adding the alleged fraud took place between August and October 2024. The farmers' representative lodged a police complaint, based on which a case was registered on Sunday against the credit society chairman and three other staffers on charges of cheating, the official said. No arrests have been made so far. A probe into the alleged financial fraud is in progress, the official added.
Bombs its own people, conducts systematic genocide: India at U.N.
Speaking at the UNSC debate, Permanent Representative of India to the U.N., Parvathaneni Harish called out Pakistan for its delusional tirade against India
India Gives Befitting Reply To Pakistan's Remarks On Kashmir Women At UN: 'A Country That Bombs...'
India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, said that Pakistan conducts systematic genocide.
Construction of Thane-Borivli twin-tube tunnel under SGNP to begin in December
ThaneBorivli twin tunnel worth Rs 16,600cr to start in December, cut 1 hour of travel, save fuel and emissions
US national, two others arrested for 'wrongful conversion' in Maharashtra's Thane
MUMBAI: A US national and two Indian citizens were arrested by Maharashtra Police for allegedly attempting to convert tribal villagers to Christianity and thereby insulting Hindu religion. Upon receiving a complaint of wrongful conversion, the Bhiwandi taluka police on late Friday arrested 58-year-old US national James Watson, Sainath Ganpati Sarpe (42) of Palghar, and Manoj Govind Kolha (35) of Chimbipada, Bhiwandi. The US national was in India on a business visa. All three have been accused of allegedly performing a baptism. They have also been accused of allegedly performing black magic and 'luring' villagers to convert to Christianity. Thane Deputy Police Commissioner Rahul Zalte confirmed the incident and said that the court has granted the 14-day magistrate's custody, and they are probing the case. All three accused have been booked under Sections 299 (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings) and 302 (intentionally hurting religious sentiments) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Foreigners Act (for misusing visa norms), and Maharashtra's 2013 anti-black magic law. The local court first granted the two days of police custody and now 14 days of magistrate custody, said Zalte. According to the local police, the accused arranged the prayer meet in Chimbipada village in Bhiwadni taluka in Thane district on Friday. The case was filed based on a complaint by a local resident, Ravinath Bhurkut. Police said that on Friday, a prayer meet was held outside the house of Manoj Kolha, where 30 to 40 villagers had gathered. During this meeting, Watson read holy books and claimed that the people will attain moksha through Christianity, not Hinduism. He allegedly urged everyone to get baptised and read the holy book daily, as well as attend the prayer regularly.
Thane youths shine at international and state swimming championships
Ensure Thane bullet train station connectivity to suburban and metro rail networks: Dy CM Shinde
Thane's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has ordered officials to connect the upcoming bullet train station at Mhatardi to the Taloja metro line and Thane and Kopar suburban rail stations. This initiative aims to transform Mhatardi into a significant integrated transport hub.
Global Delegation Praises AP Women On Natural Farming
The 30-member team from Brazil, the UAE and Sri Lanka -- visited Yernagudem village to learn about the alternative wet and dry research plots as also the methane emission reduction in paddy under natural farming systems, officials said
MVA allies plan to corner Shiv Sena over civic issues in Thane elections
Mumbai: Man killed by friends over dispute in Thane; 3 arrested
Mumbai: Brick kiln owner booked for forcing 13-year-old girl into bonded labour in Thane district
Parvathaneni Harish highlighted how the Gandhian principles of Ahimsa, Satyagraha and Sarvodaya offer a comprehensive framework for addressing contemporary global challenges and paving the way toward lasting peace
Thane deputy municipal commissioner suspended after arrest in bribery case
Cyclone Shakhti: Who Named The Storm, And How It May Affect Gujarat And Maharashtra
The IMD has issued an advisory for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg, warning residents of strong winds and heavy rainfall from October 4 to 7
Cyclone Shakhti Live Updates: Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg are set to receive heavy rain showers today.
Rape-murder accused on the run another child in Maharashtras Thane district
A 33-year-old man allegedly raped and strangled his seven-year-old neighbour and stuffed her body in a gunny sack before fleeing the scene
Rape-Murder Accused On Run Assaults, Kills 7-Year-Old Girl In Thane
A powerloom worker, who had been on the run in a rape and murder case involving a six-year-old girl, allegedly sexually assaulted and killed another child in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Saturday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued cyclone 'Shakti' warning for some districts of Maharashtra, with high to moderate cyclone warning between October 3 and 7. According to the release, the warning covers Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. The wind speed, reaching 45-55 kmph and gusting to 65 kmph, is likely to prevail over the North Maharashtra coast between October 3 and 5. The wind speed may increase depending on the cyclone's intensity. The Sea conditions are very rough, with rough seas expected along the northern Maharashtra coast until October 5. Fishermen are advised to avoid venturing into the sea.
Cyclone Shakti: Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Maharashtra
According to the release, the warning covers Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg
The India Meteorological Department has issued an alert for Maharashtra as Cyclone Shakti develops in the Arabian Sea, forecasting heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough sea conditions until October 7. Coastal districts, including Mumbai and Thane, are under high alert, with fishermen advised against venturing out. The state government has activated disaster management systems and evacuation plans, urging public preparedness.
Min: Corruption widespread in Thane; 3rd arrest in bribe case
FIR against 2 for cheating Thane co-operative credit society of Rs 28 lakh
Thane deputy municipal commissioner detained for accepting 35 lakh bribe
Know The Top Countries That Waste The Most Food: China, India Lead Others
When the wasted food is shifted to landfills, it rots and releases methane, which is one of the most harmful greenhouse gases, causing climate change. According to scientists, wasted food alone is responsible for about 9 per cent of all greenhouse gas emissions from the global system
Eggs Thrown During Garba Event In Thane Housing Society, Case Filed
A Garba celebration at the housing society in Thane was disrupted when eggs were allegedly thrown from an upper floor by a person, sparking anger among residents, police said on Wednesday.
Kumari Puja and star performances will heighten Durga Puja festivity across MMR
Mumbai's outskirts are vibrant with diverse Durga Puja celebrations as Navratri peaks. Pandals in Thane, Navi Mumbai, and Vasai Virar showcase unique themes, from Gateway of India replicas and AI icons to all-women dhaki troupes and social initiatives, culminating in Sindoor Utsav.
41K displaced, 65L acres of crops damaged in Maharashtra
MUMBAI: More than 41,000 people were displaced and crops over 65 lakh acres of land were damaged amid the torrential rains across Maharashtra. According to a state disaster management report, 156 people were displaced in Thane, 36 in Palghar, 13,724 in Solapur and 38 in Nasik district. Moreover, 25 people were displaced in Jalgaon district, 3,497 in Ahilya Nagar, 8,029 in Sambhaji Nagar, 8,500 in Jalna, 2,000 in Beed, 3,957 in Dharashiv, 85 in Parbhani and 1,020 in Nanded district. A total of 41,067 have been displaced across Maharashtra. The state government has set up 4,167 temporary shelters for them.
BJP, Sena may go solo in Thane, Navi Mumbai civic elections
Two more held in Gujarat's Rs 194 crore turmeric farm scam, total arrests rise to 12
AHMEDABAD: Gujarats Rajkot witnessed one of the biggest-ever financial scams where traders were lured in with hopes of a high-return turmeric farming, only to be duped of Rs 64.80 crore. The traders were duped by Maharashtra-based A.S. Agri & Aqua LLP, which later defaulted on a total payment of Rs 194 crore as per the agreement. Two key engineers-turned-marketing-executives, who played a pivotal role in the racket, were arrested by the Crime Branch in Maharashtra, taking the total arrests to 12. The duo has been remanded till September 30. However, seven accused, including the mastermind and the companys 55 per cent owner, Prashant Jade, still remain absconding. The arrested have been identified as Kamlesh Mahadevrao Ozhe and Avinash Baban Sangle, from Maharashtras Kalwar and Narpoli areas. Both are engineers-turned-marketing executives and 2.5 per cent partners in the company. Investigations revealed that Rs 62 lakh was funneled into Kamleshs account and Rs 92 lakh into Avinashs account directly from the companys funds. Initially investors themselves, the duo later joined the company as partners in 2021, aggressively marketing the scheme to other investors. They collected sensitive data, built investor networks, and convinced traders with slick presentations and YouTube videos showcasing successful turmeric farms. The complaint, filed by Rajkot businessman Prashantbhai Pradeepbhai Kanabar, details how the scam took place. In 2021, Kanabar invested Rs 64.80 crore after being promised Rs 1.20 crore returns per acre every year for six years. He leased 108 acres of land across Gujarat for the project. The agreement stated that the company would build polyhouses, manage cultivation, and handle sales. However, after receiving the funds, the company did none of what was promised. When payment became due in January 2023, the company only gave written assurances, promising to return Rs 58.32 crore after administrative deductions. Suspicious of delays, Kanabar personally met company chairman Ivan Albert D'Cruz in Mumbai, who again verbally assured repayment, however, no money was returned. The scam deepened further as investigators uncovered frauds in Vadodara, Amreli, Thane, and Pune, suggesting a multi-state network. Rs 194 crore, due between 2023 and 2025, remains unpaid. The Crime Branch, led by PI Manoj Damor, has formed multiple teams to trace the remaining absconding accused. It is reported that Prashant Jade had hired over 100 marketing agents and made use of a massive promotional campaign to lure unsuspecting investors. Police are now tracking the flow of money through the accounts of several Maharashtra-based individuals to expose the full scale of the operation.
Thane's MACT awarded Rs 16.79 lakh to a couple injured in a 2020 road accident caused by a negligent truck driver. While their permanent disability claims were rejected due to no impact on their employment or salaries, the tribunal compensated the man for 191 days of leave without pay. The truck owner and insurer are jointly liable for the compensation.
Actor Amit Sadh Inaugurates Ethnix by Raymond's Flagship Store at Lake Shore Mall, Thane
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TRAGIC! Nirmalya ritual coconut thrown from train kills pedestrian in Maharashtra's Palghar
In a tragic incident, a 31-year-old man from the Panju Island died after he was struck by a coconut thrown from a moving train when it was passing over the Bhayandar creek bridge that connects the Thane and Palghar districts.
Torrential rains lashed Maharashtra for the second consecutive day on Sunday, causing five deaths and affecting several regions, including Mumbai, Konkan, and Marathwada. More than 11,000 people were shifted to safer locations, with 7,200 from flood-hit Marathwada. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD has predicted increased rainfall, issuing a red alert for Palghar and parts of Nashik and an orange alert for Thane, Pune, and Raigad for Monday.
Thane to become Indias first multimodal transport hub, global meet charts roadmap
Relief efforts for farmers underway in flood-hit Marathwada, says Shinde
Thane: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde said that the state government has begun immediate relief efforts for flood-affected farmers in Marathwada, and compensation will be disbursed to them at the earliest. Addressing Shiv Sena workers at a rally in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, Shinde said that it is the governments 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 .
Maharashtra rains: Man swept away amid heavy rains in Thane
Heavy downpour soaks Mumbai overnight; over 100 mm rain in some areas
MUMBAI: Amid a 'red alert' warning, Mumbai was lashed by heavy overnight rains, with the intensity easing by early Sunday morning. Parts of south Mumbai received more than 100 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Local train services of the Central Railway and Western Railway were running with some delays, while buses of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking were plying without any diversion. The IMD on Saturday issued a 'red alert', predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Sunday. A civic official, quoting the IMD's forecast issued at 8 am on Sunday, said the city will witness cloudy sky with heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm/lightning and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph very likely in the city and suburbs. There was a possibility of extremely heavy rain at isolated places, according to the weather department. Heavy showers lashed Mumbai after midnight, though the intensity reduced by the early hours. Most parts of the city have since been receiving light to moderate rain, with intermittent intense spells. In the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Sunday, the Colaba observatory (representative of the island city) recorded 120.8 mm of rainfall, while the Santacruz observatory (representing the suburbs) registered 83.8 mm of rains. Among the prominent areas, Juhu reported 88 mm rainfall, Bandra 82.5 mm and Mahalaxmi 28 mm during the period, as per the IMD. There will be a high tide of 3.24 metres at 2.55 pm and a low tide of 1.31 metres at 8.50 pm, an official said. Heavy rain coupled with high tide leads to waterlogging in low-lying areas, while low tide helps in speedy water receding. The IMD has also sounded a 'red alert' for neighbouring Raigad, Thane and Palghar districts on Sunday.
Man Swept Away Amid Heavy Rains in Thane
The heavy showers in Thane, which received more than 100 mm of rain in the last 24 hours, and in neighbouring Palghar district caused waterlogging at several places
IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar as heavy rain looms
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar, warning of intense spells of rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 4050 kmph
IMD issues red alert for Maharashtra: NDRF deploys six teams for relief ops
Two teams each have been sent to Solapur and Dharashiv, while Beed and Latur have received one team each. Additionally, NDRF units stationed in Pune, Mumbai, Thane, and Nagpur have been placed on high alert for rapid deployment to assist local authorities, if needed
Senior citizen falls prey to stock market investment scam in Thane, loses Rs 74.2 lakh
Extremely heavy rainfall likely in Mumbai, adjoining districts on Sunday; IMD issues 'red alert'
The India Meteorological Department issued a 'red alert' for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall on Sunday. Coastal districts and Nashik ghats also anticipate heavy showers, while other state regions expect low-intensity rain. This follows an 'orange alert' for Mumbai on Saturday, which saw light to moderate rainfall and some train delays.
SURAT: The 50-km stretch of Indias first bullet train project between Surat and Bilimora in Gujarat will open in 2027, and by 2029, the entire section between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will be operational, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said here on Saturday. After becoming operational, the bullet train will cover the distance between Mumbai and Ahmedabad in just two hours and seven minutes, he added, stressing that Indias first bullet train project is progressing very well. Vaishnaw visited the under-construction Surat bullet train station and inspected track installation works and its first turnout installation. Overall progress of the first bullet train project is very good. The first 50-km section of the project between Surat and Bilimora will be open by 2027. We are preparing for that. By 2028, the entire Thane-Ahmedabad section will be commissioned, and by 2029, the entire Mumbai-Ahmedabad section will open, he told reporters. The Railway Minister stated that the speed potential of the main line is 320 kmph and 80 kmph for the loop line. The most modern technologies are being utilized to ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains. This is a very complex movement of trains, thats why the most modern technologies are being used. Several vibration mechanisms have been created here. The utility cable will take the vibrations whenever the train is moving at 320 kmph, he said. Even within the tracks, many mechanisms have been put in place to absorb vibrations. There are very special safety features on the track so that the train remains stable, even during heavy gusts of wind or a sudden earthquake, said Vaishnaw. He added that the entire heavy work for Surat station is completed, with finishing and utility works progressing faster along with the track link. Today, the first turnout has been installed here in the Surat station on the bullet train project. A turnout is where the track either joins or separates. A lot of new technologies have been used here, for example, these roller bearings on which the tracks will move. This is a totally new technology that we are using. The sleepers are made of composite material, he said. Vaishnaw said the ambitious bullet train project will turn the economies of all major cities from Mumbai to Ahmedabad into one and spur growth, similar to Japan when its first bullet train was introduced. We hope to start work on new projects very soon. In our partys (BJPs) manifesto, we have promised three more corridors in the north, one in the east, and one in the south. Mumbai-Ahmedabad is in the western part of the country. We will have four bullet train corridors as we go forward, he said.
Eknath Shinde announces comprehensive development plan for Maharashtras Thane district
Eknath Shinde said MMRDA will appoint an expert committee to study traffic congestion across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and propose a permanent solution
Fresh Spell Of Heavy Rain Likely Across Maharashtra
Between Saturday and Sunday, Mumbai, Thane and the districts of Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg have been placed under an orange alert owing to the possibility of very heavy rainfall in isolated pockets.
Thane MACT awards Rs 22.3 lakh compensation to kin of man killed in 2021 accident
2 held with liquor worth Rs 2.22 Crore in Thane, police bust illegal trade
Mumbai: 2 held for robbery, assault within 4 hours of FIR
Prompt police action led to the arrest of two individuals, Samir Shaikh and Sujal Chavan, within four hours of an FIR being filed. Mukesh Survekar, a Borivali resident, was assaulted and robbed of his gold chain and cellphone by the accused in Magathane, Borivali East. The Kasturba Marg police successfully recovered the stolen items from the apprehended suspects.
An inclusion message outside the cubicle
At a workspace in Thane, Tata Consultancy Services has launched a cafe that is operated entirely by individuals with visual impairment
BJP workers force Congress leader to wear saree over morphed PM Modi post
Thane: Local BJP workers allegedly forced a Congress functionary to wear a saree in public after he shared a morphed photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media. A local BJP office-bearer defended the act on Tuesday, saying it was a response to Congress functionary Mama alias Prakash Pagares attempt to defame the PM. 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 .
Teen Girl Gangraped Over 5-Month Period In Maharashtra; 7 Accused Arrested
A 17-year-old girl from Kalyan in Maharashtra's Thane was allegedly raped by seven men in their twenties over a period of past five months after one of them befriended her on social media, officials said.
Teenage girl gangraped over five-month period; seven accused held, sent to police custody
THANE: A 17-year-old girl from Kalyan in Maharashtra's Thane was allegedly raped by seven men in their twenties over a period of five months after one of them befriended her on social media, officials said. All the accused were arrested and produced before a local court, which sent them in eight days of police custody on Tuesday, they said. The crime came to light after the victim's family members found her objectionable videos circulating online, an official said. The victim, a college student, first met one of the accused persons on Instagram in April this year. Their friendship soon turned into a relationship. He would videograph their sexual encounters without her consent. He then shared these objectionable videos with six of his friends, the official of Mahatma Phule police station said. These six friends were from well-to-do families in Murbad and Bhiwandi areas of the district. All of them started blackmailing the girl and sought sexual favours from her with the threat of posting her objectionable videos on social media platforms if she did not relent, he said. They started sexually assaulting her and this harassment continued for five months, he added. The incident came to light after the victim's parents found her obscene audio and video clips circulating online. The girl then shared her ordeal with her family. All of them approached the police and lodged a complaint, the official said. Following their arrest, the seven accused were presented in the Kalyan district and sessions court, which remanded them into police custody for eight days. The medical examination of the victim found that the victim was pregnant. The accused are now also facing charges under the Protection of Child Sexual Abuse Act (POCSO). A police team under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner of Police Atul Zende is investigating the case.
Interior decorator in Thane duped of Rs 97 lakh in loan fraud
Rain activity in Mumbai, Thane and Raigad expected to intensify on September 27
Phase 1 of Thane-Wadala Metro Line 4 to open by December
It was flagged-off by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratak Sarnaik
100% rainfall for 20 Maharashtra dists, crops damaged
MUMBAI: Farmers of Maharashtra bore the brunt of excess rainfall this season, as 20 districts received more than 100% rainfall. Over 63 lakh acres of standing crops have been damaged. The government is yet to assess the total damage. Agriculture minister Duttatray Bharane said, The government has released financial assistance for crop loss to farmers. The funds will be directly credited intofarmers accounts from next week. The state agriculture department said the 20 districts are Thane, Palghar, Solapur, Sangli, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Latur, Dharashiv, Nanded, Parbhani, Hingoli, Buldhana, Akola, Wasim, Yavatmal, Wardha, Nagpur, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli.
Fadnavis Blames Uddhav Govt For 2-Yr Delay In Mumbai Metro Projects
CM Fadnavis said the line will provide relief to daily commuters, reduce travel time between Thane and Mumbai by 50-75 per cent, and ease traffic congestion.
Metro Line 4 connecting Thane and Mumbai, to be fully operational from 2027: CM Fadnavis
The Metro Line 4A will have 6 coaches with stops at Majiwada, Kapurbawdi, Manpada, Tikuji-ni-Wadi, Dongri Pada, Vijay Garden, Kasarvadavali, and Gowniwada; in total, Metro 4 will have 32 stations
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Watch: Major tunnel completed for MumbaiAhmedabad bullet train
The first phase of the bullet train project will be first launched on the Surat-Bilimora section in 2027, covering Thane in 2028 and the Bandra Kurla Complex in 2029
India's first bullet train to begin operations by December 2027, says Railway Minister Vaishnaw
NEW DELHI: India's first bullet train is expected to begin operations on the first stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor by December 2027, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Saturday in Mumbai. The initial 50-km section will run between Surat and Billimora, with the line expected to reach Thane by 2028 and Mumbais Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) by 2029. Vaishnaw was speaking to the media following the breakthrough of a 5-km tunnel in Thane, near Mumbai. The minister said the bullet trains will initially operate every 30 minutes during peak hours. Once the operational framework is stabilised, this frequency will be increased to every 20 minutes. After completion of the entire infrastructure, the bullet trains will run every 10 minutes, covering the distance between Mumbai and Ahmedabad in just two hours and seven minutes, the minister announced, adding that the fare structure of the bullet trains will be affordable to middle class families. He added that the bullet train loco pilots are currently undergoing comprehensive hands-on training in Japan, along with maintenance staff. The bullet train loco pilots are being trained on advanced simulators to uphold the highest standards of safety and efficiency, Vaishnaw told the media at the tunnel breakthrough site in Mumbai. He described the tunnel achievement as a landmark achievement. Sharing the latest updates on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, Vaishnaw noted that of the total 508-km route, viaduct construction has been completed over 320 km, with work progressing rapidly on the remaining sections. He highlighted the completion of a breakthrough in a 21-km tunnel, which includes a 7-km undersea stretch. The way the bullet train brought a sea change in the economy of areas falling between Osaka and Tokyo after the first one started running in Japan, the same kind of economic development would be seen across areas falling along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train route, he asserted. Similarly, this project will unite Anand, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Vapi and Mumbai into a single economic corridor creating a unified market and accelerate industrial growth along this corridor, he said. He emphasised that the bullet train's fare structure will be affordable and aligned with the aspirations of the middle class seeking a comfortable travel option. He also confirmed that station construction is underway across all locations, with bridges over rivers en route also being built. Outlining the technological highlights of the project, the minister said, The use of single tunnel technology to accommodate two bullet trains and the deployment of 40-metre girders in viaduct construction represent significant technical achievements. He added that India has acquired substantial technical expertise through this project by working closely with Japanese experts. Discussions have already been held to introduce at least 10 E10 Shinkansen trains, Japans next-generation bullet train, in India. The tunnel will be a single-tube structure with a 13.1-metre diameter, designed to accommodate dual rail tracks for up and down bullet train movement. Meanwhile, a senior project source revealed that construction on 398 km of piers has been completed for the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor. This includes 17 river bridges, nine steel bridges, and the installation of over 400,000 noise barriers across 206 km. Track bed construction has been finalised on 206 km, with more than 2,000 overhead equipment masts installed along 48 km of the mainline viaduct. The entire corridor will have 12 stationseight in Gujarat and four in Maharashtra. Of the total route, 348 km falls within Gujarat, 156 km in Maharashtra, and 4 km in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Achieves Key Milestone With Ghansoli-Shilphata Tunnel
The section forms a crucial part of the 21-km underground stretch between Bandra Kurla Complex and Shilphata, which also includes a seven-kilometre segment beneath Thane Creek
Railway Minister Vaishnaw conducts breakthrough of five-kilometre-long bullet train tunnel in Thane
MUMBAI: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday initiated the breakthrough of a five-kilometre-long tunnel in Thane near Mumbai, marking a significant achievement in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. Standing at one of the openings of the tunnel, Vaishnaw pushed the button and triggered a controlled dynamite blast to break through its final layer, completing five km of excavation. Briefing mediapersons present at the site to cover the event, Vaishnaw called it a landmark achievement and reiterated that the 50-km-long first section between Surat and Billimora will be completed by December 2027. Vaishnaw appreciated the progress of the project, saying this tunnel is a part of the total 21-km-long tunnel, out of which seven km passes through the sea. The 508-km-long project will run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Officials said that the excavation was done through the 'drill and blast' method, and henceforth, a tunnel-boring machine will be used. This 5 km tunnel runs between Ghansoli and Shilphata in Maharashtra.
Supreme Court issues notice on plea over 190 crore illegal quarrying in Thanes eco-sensitive zone
Petitioners allege Bombay High Court ruling offered incomplete justice, seek ecological restoration and accountability.
Driver of Puja Khedkars father arrested in Navi Mumbai road rage case
Thane, Sep 20: The Navi Mumbai police have arrested the driver of former IAS probationer Puja Khedkars father in connection with the road rage incident in which the helper of a truck was abducted last week, a senior official said on Saturday. The accused, Praful Salunkhe, was apprehended by a team from Navi Mumbai police on Friday from Sindhkhedraja in Dhule, Deputy Commissioner of Police Pankaj Dahane said. He was produced before the court, which sent him in police custody [] The post Driver of Puja Khedkars father arrested in Navi Mumbai road rage case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
State Highways Department commences Thaneerpandal road over bridge in Coimbatore
Thane man loses Rs 37.8 lakh in stock trading scam; case registered
THANE: A 45-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly duped of Rs 37.8 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him to invest in the stock market, police said on Friday. The complainant, a resident of Kopri, was allegedly added to a group on the Telegram app, where he was offered insider tips to invest in stocks, an official said. He said that the fraudsters allegedly shared a fake registration certificate in the name of Standard Chartered Securities (India) Ltd., to make the complainant believe that the group was professionally managed. Unidentified accused allegedly cheated him of Rs 37.8 lakh between August 4 and 25, the official said. The complainant approached the police after he failed to receive returns on his investments, he said, adding that a case has been registered under the Information Technology Act.
Ganeshotsav Services Bring Cheers To MSRTC With Rs 23.77 Crore Revenue
More than 5.96 lakh devotees from Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar travelled safely to their hometowns in Konkan this Ganesh Festival with special bus services.
Rahul Gandhi's vote theft charges 'baseless', says Shinde
THANE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde has dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's fresh allegations of irregularities in the voters' list as completely baseless and challenged him to submit a formal affidavit to the Election Commission (EC). Gandhi on Thursday accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of protecting those who destroyed democracy and cited data from a Karnataka assembly constituency to claim that votes of Congress supporters were being systematically deleted ahead of elections. The Election Commission, however, had dubbed the allegations incorrect and baseless and said, No deletion of any vote can be done online by any member of the public, as misconceived by Gandhi. His claims have triggered a war of words between the ruling and Opposition parties, with the latter demanding Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' resignation. Talking to reporters here late on Thursday night, Shinde asserted that the election process in Maharashtra, as well as in Karnataka, Telangana, and Punjab, had been entirely transparent. The Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition's allegations of voter manipulation were unfounded, he said, pointing out that Congress had won in the Aland constituency in Karnataka under the same election system that Gandhi now questioned. How can one accuse of vote theft in a constituency where the Congress party itself has emerged victorious? Shinde asked. If Rahul Gandhi has doubts about the election process, he should submit an affidavit to the Election Commission and follow proper legal procedures. Only then should he make such grave allegations, he said. Inside information, voter deletion, black and white evidence: Key takeaways from Rahuls fresh vote theft allegations Upcoming evidence on 'vote theft' will make everything clear: Rahul Gandhi to BJP Gandhi has cited details of alleged attempts to delete 6,018 votes in Karnataka's Aland constituency in the run-up to the 2023 assembly polls. He also gave the example of Maharashtra's Rajura constituency, where he claimed 6,850 voters were added in a fraudulent manner using automated software. Shinde called the accusations completely baseless, saying the process to remove a voter's name from the list was rigorous and could not be done hastily or arbitrarily. He further claimed that the Congress MP's criticisms were part of a pattern. Whenever he loses an election, Rahul Gandhi raises doubts about the integrity of the election process, questioning the credibility of EVM machines, voter lists, and even the Election Commission, Shinde said. It was during the Congress-led UPA government, under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, that EVMs were first introduced to conduct elections, he said. So, to claim that the system is flawed now, simply because the Congress has lost, is unfair, he said. He said that the people of Maharashtra have given their unprecedented support to the Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, NCP and Shiv Sena, recognising the work done by the government and the welfare schemes implemented in the last three years. To undermine this people's mandate and make unsubstantiated allegations is an attempt to disrespect the public's choice, he said. Taking a jibe at Gandhi, Shinde said the Congress leader had intended to drop a hydrogen bomb during his press conference but had forgotten to do so.
Global community must ensure LeT, JeM dont exploit Afghan territory: India
Closely monitoring security situation in Afghanistan UNITED NATIONS, Sept 18:India has called on the international community to ensure UN-designated terror entities, including Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, as well as their facilitators, no longer exploit Afghan territory for terrorist activities. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp India is closely monitoring the security situation in Afghanistan, Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said on Wednesday. The international community must coordinate efforts towards ensuring that entities and individuals designated [] The post Global community must ensure LeT, JeM dont exploit Afghan territory: India appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India Urges UN to Stop Terror Groups from Exploiting Afghan Territory
United Nations, Sep 18: India has urged the international community to ensure that UN-designated terror groups, including Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, along with their facilitators, are prevented from exploiting Afghan soil for terrorist activities. Indias Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, told the UN Security Council that Delhi is closely monitoring Afghanistans security [] The post India Urges UN to Stop Terror Groups from Exploiting Afghan Territory appeared first on Northlines .
'LeT, Jaish, Their Sponsors Must No Longer Exploit Afghanistan': India's Strong UNSC Message
Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni reaffirmed Indias commitment to promoting peace and development in Afghanistan, urging global action against terrorism.
India reaffirms commitment to promote peace, stability, development in Afghanistan at UNAMA
Addressing the UN Security Council quarterly briefing on Afghanistan, Ambassador Parvathaneni emphasised India's priorities to provide humanitarian assistance and implement capacity-building initiatives for the Afghan people.
India Reaffirms Support for Peace and Development in Afghanistan at UN
Ambassador Parvathaneni highlighted Indias immediate priorities of providing humanitarian assistance and implementing capacity-building initiatives for the Afghan people
