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Haji Javed Shroff, Chairman of Habib Group of Trusts, hosted Prof. Dr. A. Hakimollahi, representative of Iran's Supreme Leader, for a spiritually uplifting program. The event included a majlis commemorating Hazrat Fatima Zehra, with the Iran Cultural House expressing sincere appreciation for the well-coordinated and dignified arrangements.
Leaders within the NCP Ajit Pawar faction are voicing discontent over the recently released 2025 Star Campaigners list. Allegations suggest a rift and discrimination, with some functionaries claiming that those upholding secular principles are being sidelined. This follows remarks made by Sangram Jagtap against a particular community.
IIT-B's Techfest will host a historic gathering of India's top military leaders, including Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and former chiefs of Army, Navy, and Air Force. Their collective decades of battlefield and strategic experience will be shared. Additionally, ISRO chairman V. Narayanan will discuss India's ambitious Gaganyaan mission and future space exploration plans.
A Vasai teacher was arrested for culpable homicide after a 13-year-old student died following a punishment of 100 sit-ups with her bag. The student, who had known health issues, suffered lung swelling, according to the postmortem. The school also faces scrutiny for operating illegally and lacking infrastructure.
Mumbai Police's Anti-Narcotics Cell has summoned social media influencer Orry in a Rs 252-crore drug case. This follows revelations by arrested drug supplier Mohammed Salim Sohail Shaikh, who allegedly organized parties attended by Bollywood celebrities and coordinated drug manufacturing and trafficking across several Indian states.
Mumbai's biking community thrives on discipline and respect, transforming the city's chaos into a unique riding experience. For these riders, the journey is paramount, fostering patience, presence, and a deep connection to their machines. Brotherhood and clear communication are vital, emphasizing safety and mutual support over ego and speed.
A 55-year-old repeat offender, Shakir Mohammad Hussain Retiwala, has been sentenced to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 1 lakh for possessing over 7,000 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup. The cloth merchant was arrested in February 2020 by the Anti-Narcotics Cell during a patrolling operation in Chembur. The seizure, valued at approximately Rs 14.
Former Provogue promoters accuse Plutus Holdings and its employees of a 90 crore fraud during liquidation. Allegations include a conspiracy to undervalue assets, specifically a Hong Kong subsidiary, and failure to recover substantial export dues. The Economic Offences Wing is investigating the case, with an FIR registered against four individuals.
Following defections between allies, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde announced BJP and Shiv Sena will cease inducting each other's workers. This agreement aims to strengthen the Mahayuti alliance and prevent discord. While some Sena ministers were absent from a cabinet meet, citing local polls, others admitted to disgruntlement over BJP's recruitment tactics.
Fugitive gangster Anmol Bishnoi, wanted for the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique and linked to the Sidhu Moosewala killing, has been deported from the US. The US Department of Homeland Security confirmed his removal, with Anmol expected to land in Delhi soon. Indian agencies are preparing for this significant handover, marking a major development in organized crime investigations.

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