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.

A special court has framed charges against NCP leader Nawab Malik and others in a money laundering case linked to Dawood Ibrahim's sister, Haseena Parkar. Malik pleaded not guilty. The Enforcement Directorate alleges Malik, in connivance with associates, laundered usurped property worth Rs 16 crore, including a Kurla property acquired using forged documents.

AIMIM leaders are urging the minority affairs ministry to extend the December 5 deadline for uploading Waqf property details onto the UMEED portal. Citing manpower shortages, technical glitches, and the sheer volume of properties, they argue that uploading information for each property takes considerable time. A six-month extension is deemed necessary to complete the process effectively.

Maharashtra is commemorating the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur with year-long events, including cultural competitions and art exhibitions. The state government has allocated Rs 95 crore for these observances, highlighting the Guru's sacrifice for faith and humanity. His execution by Aurangzeb to protect Kashmiri Pandits underscores his profound commitment to justice and interfaith respect, inspiring generations.

A private school van driver was apprehended by Juhu police for allegedly groping three minor girls, aged 8, 9, and 11, under the guise of assisting them into his vehicle. The disturbing incidents occurred on November 13th, with a complaint filed on November 15th after one victim confided in her mother.