The Times of India

Fifteen Indian nationals killed in a Vietnam speedboat tragedy were flown home on Tuesday. Their remains were transported from Mumbai to various Indian states via domestic flights. The victims were part of a group of 32 Indian tourists on a capsized speedboat. Sixteen other passengers were rescued and have since returned to India. One survivor remains in critical condition at a hospital in Phu Quoc.

On Monday, a woman under the influence of alcohol created a significant disruption on a road in Navi Mumbai. She persistently positioned herself in front of vehicles, including a bus and an auto-rickshaw. Despite attempts from bystanders and police officers to persuade her to move, she remained uncooperative. Eventually, women police officers intervened and successfully detained her, allowing for traffic to resume on the busy street.

Maharashtra removed 81 lakh beneficiaries from the Ladki Bahin Yojana after e-KYC verification. Ineligible recipients included income-tax payers and government employee families. The scheme aimed to provide Rs 1,500 monthly assistance to women aged 21 to 65. Opposition parties alleged political misuse and financial irregularities in the scheme's implementation. The government is recovering funds from ineligible beneficiaries and depositing them into the treasury.

An air-conditioned local train experienced issues near Mulund station on Monday. Passengers reported breathing difficulties, prompting the train's withdrawal from service. One commuter required medical attention and was taken to the hospital as a precaution. Railway officials are investigating the precise cause of the technical problem. Other passengers who felt discomfort received assistance and continued their journeys.

Uddhav Thackeray has voiced support for the Cockroach Janta Party's protest. He backs climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's demands. Thackeray urged political parties and citizens to unite for the youth's future. He criticized the government's insensitivity to genuine concerns raised. Thackeray's party MPs will also raise the NEET issue in Parliament.

Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora proposed public shaming for offenders in Mumbai. He suggested naming and fining habitual public urinators and spitters. This initiative mirrors a similar program in Tinsukia Municipality, Assam. Deora also stressed the need for accessible and clean public toilets. The proposal aims to improve civic hygiene and public spaces across the city.

Mumbai Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi requested a vacant civic bungalow. He cited long commutes from his Dahisar residence to BMC headquarters. The current monsoon season will further complicate his daily travel. Ghadi seeks accommodation near the office for efficient official duties. This move aims to improve service delivery to citizens promptly.

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane questioned actor Aamir Khan's recent third marriage. He suggested this union could be viewed as 'love jihad'. Rane urged Hindu society to reconsider supporting such celebrities. The actor married Gauri Spratt on July fifth in Mumbai. Khan's previous marriages were to Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao.

He arranged medical camps in Juhu and developed contacts in Bollywood