The Times of India

Three IIT-Bombay students died on the Mumbai-Pune expressway after their car rear-ended a truck while attempting to overtake. The vehicle flipped multiple times before hitting a safety railing near the Panvel exit. Police are investigating the incident, with an FIR lodged against the unidentified truck driver.

A fire erupted at a furniture market in Bhiwandi's Chamunda Complex on Thursday morning, impacting several godowns. Fire tenders responded promptly to the scene. While the cause is unknown and no injuries have been reported, efforts to cool down the blaze are ongoing.

Tragedy struck the Mumbai-Pune Expressway as three IIT Bombay students lost their lives in a car accident near Lonavala. The vehicle, returning from a Lonavala trip, reportedly overturned around 8:35 am, with police suspecting speeding as the primary cause. Faculty members have reached Panvel where post-mortems are underway for the deceased students.

An inquiry by an Additional Chief Secretary has been ordered into an alleged Rs 1,000 crore scam involving a BMC housing project in Malad (East) for project-affected persons. The project has been stayed pending the completion of the investigation. Allegations include a developer receiving substantial credit notes and TDRs without submitting project plans.

A Mumbai mayor's vehicle was recently photographed with red-and-blue flashing lights, reigniting the debate over VIP culture in India. Despite a 2017 ban on red beacons for officials, this incident highlights the persistent gap between rules and practice, echoing past controversies and underscoring the enduring symbolism of privilege.

A quick-thinking resident foiled a kidnapping attempt in Vikhroli's Damodar Park, apprehending a man trying to lure two young girls. Mohammad Zakaria Qamar Naeem Shamsi raised an alarm when he saw the suspect with a seven-year-old and attempting to lure another child.

Mumbai Customs has seized 64 kgs of hydroponic weed, valued at Rs 64 crores, from four passengers, including a foreign national, who arrived from Bangkok. Acting on specific intelligence, officials intercepted the individuals and recovered the high-grade narcotic substance from their baggage. The accused have been arrested under the NDPS Act, with further investigation ongoing.

Khadakpada police in Kalyan have arrested three individuals for bursting firecrackers outside Adharwadi jail. The act was a celebration for the birthday of Satish alias Satya Bhai Kamble, a goon lodged in the prison. This created disturbance and raised security concerns, prompting swift police action and a public procession of the arrested accused.