The Times of India

Fire brigade and disaster management personnel rescue a teenager who became trapped in a jamun tree while plucking fruit in Wagle Estate on Wednesday

Over 350 workers and 1,400 family members could be affected as entrepreneurs seek government intervention against proposed demolition

A special court permitted businessman Raj Kundra, accused in a money laundering case, to travel abroad for business between June and July. Despite the Enforcement Directorate's opposition, the court noted the cancellation of his Look Out Circular and the fundamental right to travel. Kundra must deposit security, provide an itinerary, and report upon return.

SAS's inaugural Copenhagen-Mumbai flight made an unexpected return to Denmark mid-journey due to a delayed regulatory approval. The aircraft, en route to India, turned back over Azerbaijan. SAS, having completed all preparations, awaits final clearance to launch the service, which aims to boost Scandinavian-Indian connectivity after a 17-year hiatus. Affected passengers are being supported.

Goregaon's traffic woes are set to ease as the Mrinal Tai Gore Flyover extension opens Saturday, June 6. This 750-meter, four-lane direct link between Ram Mandir and Goregaon, costing 248 crore, faced delays due to COVID-19 and technical issues. Despite criticism over the extended timeline, local residents welcome its imminent inauguration.

Mumbai experienced widespread rains on Wednesday morning, leading to the closure of the Andheri subway due to waterlogging. The island city received 0.96 mm of rain, while western suburbs saw a significant 9.84 mm, with areas like Versova recording 69 mm. Eastern suburbs registered 1.25 mm, with Chembur noting 12 mm. Residents faced disruptions as downpours continued.

A special court granted businessman Raj Kundra permission to travel abroad for business between June and July, rejecting the Enforcement Directorate's objections. The judge cited the cancellation of a Look Out Circular and the fundamental right to travel, while imposing conditions including a security deposit and reporting requirements.

Arohi Deshpande's remarkable JEE (Advanced) 2026 success, securing AIR 77 and becoming the top female candidate, stemmed from her family's bold move to Kota four years prior. Her parents and grandmother relocated with her, providing crucial support. This strategy, despite Kota's demanding environment, enabled Arohi to achieve her IIT Bombay Computer Science dream.

JEE (Advanced) results saw 56,880 students qualify out of nearly 1.8 lakh. Notably, Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates achieved a 52.8% qualification rate, nearly matching the general category. Cut-off marks increased across all categories, with the general category rising to 92 marks.

Enforcement Directorate conducted extensive raids across Maharashtra and Gujarat, targeting over 20 locations in a money laundering probe linked to drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola. Dola, recently extradited from Trkiye, is accused of running a transnational drug syndicate and is a close associate of Dawood Ibrahim.

In a remarkable display of academic excellence, IIT Delhi's zone swept the JEE (Advanced) 2026, clinching the top three positions with Shubham Kumar from Gaya proudly taking the All India Rank 1. This year witnessed a significant milestone as SC candidates boasted a higher qualification rate of 52.8%, surpassing the general category's 41.3% for the very first time.

In a historic move, Mumbai's BMC is rolling out QR code identity cards to nearly 100,000 hawkers identified from a 2014 survey. This initiative, which faced numerous legal hurdles, marks a significant step towards acknowledging the rights of street vendors under the Street Vendors Act.

In a dramatic turn of events, Rashi Chhabria, a caregiver, has found herself in handcuffs for supposedly stealing jewellery worth 25 lakh from the home of Raveena Tandons brother in Mumbai. Entrusted with the care of the star's mother, Chhabria had cultivated the family's trust before the precious items disappeared from a secure location.