The Times of India

A passer-by was injured after an iron rod, used for structural support, slipped and rebounded off a barricade during construction on the WorliSewri elevated corridor. The rod struck the man on the head, requiring four stitches. The incident has prompted a review of on-site safety measures near pedestrian areas.

An IAS officer, M Devender Singh, serving as Member Secretary of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, has been suspended pending disciplinary proceedings. This action follows allegations of insubordination, including refusing to attend ministerial briefings despite repeated reminders from Environment Minister Pankaja Munde.

More than a decade after retiring, former Maharashtra ATS chief K P Raghuvanshi has claimed in his authorised biography that he faced pressure to arrest Bal Thackeray and Indresh Kumar but refused due to lack of evidence. The book links his 2010 transfer to that stance. He retired in 2015 and now serves with Rajasthan Royals.

A 34-year-old man, posing as an ISRO scientist and PWD officer, allegedly defrauded at least 50 educated women of Rs 1 crore using fake identities. He convinced victims to take loans for property investments, with funds siphoned off for gambling in Goa. Arrested along with his cousin, the accused is an SSC pass with multiple FIRs.

A 38-year-old school bus driver was arrested for allegedly molesting a 12-year-old student in Badlapur, marking the fourth such incident since September 2024. This renewed outrage highlights schools' negligence in adhering to child safety norms, including the absence of female attendants and inadequate police verification of staff.

Two Borivali West schools were evacuated Friday after receiving bomb threat emails, which were later deemed a hoax. Police and canine squads searched both premises, finding nothing suspicious. A third school also evacuated students as a precaution. Authorities are investigating the email's origin.

Urban experts propose adopting Healthy Air Zones (HAZs) in Mumbai to combat rising pollution. These targeted zones would implement area-based interventions to control emissions from vehicles, construction, waste burning, and industry, improving air quality in densely populated areas and transit hubs.

A foreign woman traveler, Ines Faria, has alleged harassment in Mumbai, sharing a video detailing her experience. She reported being followed and repeatedly asked for photos by a group of men, despite her refusals. Faria emphasized the importance of consent and personal safety, stating this was her first negative encounter in India.

The citys workout crowd is ditching treadmills for tides, turning yachts into fitness studios

Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh has urged opposition parties to form a Joint Action Committee to ensure transparency and fairness in Maharashtra's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He fears unlawful removal of names, particularly from minority and marginalized communities, and calls for an urgent meeting during the budget session to finalize an action plan.