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Property tax rates unchanged, hike due to ready reckoner revision, says BMC

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) also said it stayed the implementation of solid waste management fees after Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde pointed out that the revised property tax was going to put an additional burden on city residents

30 May 2025 9:55 am
Pune student arrested over Operation Sindoor post appears for exam; gets bail

The 19-year-old J&K student, jailed over a social media post on Operation Sindoor, appeared for her Pune college exam under tight security after Bombay HC ordered her release, calling the police action shocking. Court said, they are to close to spoil in =.

30 May 2025 9:46 am
Pride march all set to make debut in Thane; breaks new ground

Announced : A first-ever LGBTQ+ Pride March in Thane, to be held tomorrow. The route is from Nitin Company Junction to Talao Pali in Thane. Thanekars may brace for a surprise on Saturday evening as the two-and-a-half-hour event begins at 4.30 in the evening and goes on till 7 pm.

30 May 2025 9:33 am
Mumbai rains: IMD says, monsoon is expected to take a break for a week

Mumbai rains: SD Sanap, senior meteorologist at IMD Pune, told mid-day, The ongoing rainfall is expected to take a break for about a week beginning May 30. A light spell may occur on Thursday, but the overall intensity is set to decrease significantly, especially in Madhya Maharashtra, including Pune and Marathwada

30 May 2025 9:27 am
Mumbai weather updates: Light to moderate rainfall likely today

The IMD`s Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 33.2 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 27.2 degrees Celsius on Thursday

30 May 2025 9:26 am
History sheeter held in Mumbai, handed over to Kharghar cops

The official identified him as Shiva Armogam Shetty, a resident of Kanjurmarg; recently he was released on bail in January in a criminal case registered at Kanjurmarg police station

30 May 2025 9:16 am
CM Fadnavis flaunts decade high FDI inflow almost 3x increase

with the release of the latest FDI figures, the BJP sees this as a strong rebuttal to the Oppositions allegations. In March this year, during the state budget session, CM Fadnavis had asserted that Maharashtra continues to lead in attracting FDI in India, despite political rhetoric suggesting otherwise.

30 May 2025 9:10 am
Cocaine worth Rs 8.6 cr recovered from stomach of Ugandan national at airport

The passenger, who landed at Mumbai airport on the intermediate night of May 24 and 25, appeared uncomfortable during questioning which gave rise to suspicion

30 May 2025 9:04 am
Fire at labour huts in Mira Road, short circuit triggers gas cylinder blasts

Around 10 tin-sheet structures destroyed in the fire sparked by a short circuit; no injuries reported as most were away at work. Chief Fire Officer Prakash Borade of Mira-Bhayandar said, After receiving information about the fire, we dispatched around eight fire engines, one water tanker, and 40 to 45 fire fighters to the spot

30 May 2025 9:00 am
Mankhurd grappled with clogged `nullahs` since a year

Cheeta Camp in Mankhurd has been grappling with severely clogged nullahs for over a year. An 800 metre stretch along the water formerly occupied by homes encroaching on forest land was cleared in 2017, but the debris was never removed. Since then, garbage collected from the nullah has been dumped onto it.

30 May 2025 8:50 am
Mumbai: SCLR extension cable-stayed misses May deadline; to open by June 15

The much-awaited Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) extension, which passes over the Western Express Highway (WEH) towards Vile Parle, is set to miss its anticipated May deadline. The project is now expected to open to traffic by June 15. MMRDA said, The SCLR cable-stayed bridge is expected to be open to traffic by June 15.

30 May 2025 8:44 am
Mumbai: 19-year-old waiter arrested in Bhuleshwar for filming women in toilet

Mumbai police have arrested a 19-year-old man after he was caught allegedly recording videos of women inside a public toilet. The incident took place on Wednesday around 6.00 pm in the Bhuleshwar area. A a minor girl, approached a police patrol team near Atmaram Merchant Marg and reported that a man was filming them while they were using a bathroom

30 May 2025 8:38 am
Pune: Man in Ghatkopar arrested for chain snatching to repay Rs 3.5 lakh loan

Akash Londhe, a 30-year-old man, who was arrested from Pune on Tuesday in connection with a chain-snatching incident that took place in Ghatkopar on May 20, has revealed that this was his first attempt at chain snatching, driven by the need to repay a Rs 3.5 lakh loan. Unable to manage the financial burden and repay the loan, he did this crime

30 May 2025 8:33 am
Mulund police arrest Surat-based CEO in Rs 8.46 crore pharmaceutical fraud case

The Mulund police have arrested one of the accused in a Rs 8.46 crore fraud case registered in December 2024 by a pharmaceutical company. The case pertains to an alleged commercial scam involving unpaid dues, forged documents, and fraudulent business dealings. Mukesh Trivedi, is the chief executive officer (CEO) of the accused company

30 May 2025 8:22 am
Bombay HC slams BMC-run KEM hospital over waterlogging during Mumbai rains

There has to be some solution. A hospital cant be flooded like this, the judges said.

30 May 2025 8:12 am
Delhi teen crashes car killing two, pregnant woman and child among three injured

Police said the 19-year-old was looking for a dhaba when he lost control over the vehicle. Locals alleged one of the cyclist was dragged under the wheels of the car for more than 300 metres and stopped only after crashing into the jhuggi

30 May 2025 8:09 am
Maharashtra Cyber warns of dating app scams; awareness campaign with Ameesha

Bollywood star Ameesha Patel warns in viral video how fake dates lure men to clubs for mega bills after mid-day expose. Recognising the scale and impact of the fraud, Maharashtra Cyber launched a public awareness campaign featuring Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel. The campaign includes a video message warning users about a growing trend

30 May 2025 8:08 am
Rajasthan to hold civil defence exercise `Operation Shield` on Saturday evening

According to the guidelines released by Jagjeet Singh Monga, Director of the Directorate of Civil Defence, a coordinated mock drill and blackout will be carried out simultaneously in all 41 districts of the state

30 May 2025 8:04 am
Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers

The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted an emergency motion from the Trump administration arguing that a halt is `critical for the country`s national security

30 May 2025 8:01 am
Maharashtra ATS arrests youth for sharing classified information with Pakistan

According to the ATS officer, the investigation uncovered that the accused first came in contact with the PIO in November 2021 through Facebook. What began as a seemingly innocuous interaction soon turned into a dangerous liaison. Over the next one-and-a-half years between November 2021 and May 2023, the officer said.

30 May 2025 8:00 am
Russian FM affirms Moscows commitment to reviving Russia-India-China ties

The foreign minister was addressing an international social and political conference on forming a single and equitable system of security and cooperation in Eurasia in the city of Perm in the Ural mountains, where Europe borders with Asia, at the plenary session of the conference

30 May 2025 7:57 am
Sunjoy Monga, renowned birdman and conservationist, passes away at 63

Community pays tribute to Sunjoy Monga, 63, one of Indias most famous naturalists, who passed away on May 28

30 May 2025 7:50 am
Mumbai: Marol locals challenge BMCs nullah clean-up claims

Locals in Marol and an NGO challenge BMCs tall nullah clean-up claim with a letter that had facts, figures and pictures; on Thursday civic officials arrive and pick gutter clean of trash

30 May 2025 7:44 am
Eight dead as heavy rain, thunderstorms lash parts of Pakistan

The PDMA has instructed the respective district administrations to ensure immediate relief for the affected families and provide the injured with the best possible medical treatment

30 May 2025 7:36 am
Israel OKs more settlements in West Bank as strikes kill 13

Israel captured the West Bank, along with Gaza and east Jerusalem, in the 1967 Mideast war and the Palestinians want all three territories for their future state

30 May 2025 7:28 am
Chinese spacecraft to collect samples of asteroid near Mars

The probe will collect samples from the asteroid 2016HO3 and explore the main-belt comet 311P, which lies even further from the Earth than Mars, according to the China National Space Administration.Samples from 2016HO3 are due to be returned in about two years

30 May 2025 7:25 am
Swiss glacier collapse sends rock and ice crashing into Alpine village

Regional police said a 64-year-old man was reported missing, and search and rescue operations involving a drone with thermal camera were underway.

30 May 2025 7:23 am
Nepal celebrates 18th Republic Day amid pro-monarchists protests

The government has mobilised around 6000 security personnel, including hundreds of riot policemen, to prevent possible clashes between ruling CPN-UML and the pro-monarchist groups led by Rastriya Prajatantra Party

30 May 2025 7:16 am
India to remain fastest-growing economy in 2025-26: RBI report

The keenly watched report said the Indian economy is poised to remain the fastest-growing major economy in 2025-26 by leveraging its sound macroeconomic fundamentals, robust financial sector and commitment towards sustainable growth

30 May 2025 7:09 am
Not a single project completed on time: IAF Chief AP Singh

While signing the contract itself, sometimes we are sure that it is not going to come up. But we just sign the contract. Then the process gets vitiated

30 May 2025 7:06 am
On experiencing friendlessness at 40

Nearly five years after moving to South Tyrol, I dont feel lonely because my closest friends are a WhatsApp text away. But I do miss the intimacies that are directly related to being in their presence

30 May 2025 6:43 am
Lets name infra after those who made India proud

This is a good idea. Across the country, we see infrastructure awaiting inauguration because the correct politician cannot find the time to inaugurate it.

30 May 2025 6:42 am
Mumbai Diary: Wednesday Dossier

The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce

30 May 2025 6:41 am
Two killed, 11 injured after two buses crash in Latur

Two buses belonging to travel agencies were involved in the accident and the cleaner of one of the buses and a passenger died in the incident. The impact caused one of the buses to overturn, injuring 11 passengers from both vehicles, a police official said

29 May 2025 11:49 pm
Congress leader slams PM Modi over planned Emergency anniversary session

Congress General Secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, said that at a time when the BJP should be targeting Pakistan and terrorists for their actions, it is instead focused on attacking the Congress

29 May 2025 10:35 pm
Two-member women`s team of Indian Navy returns after sailing around the globe

Addressing a flag-in ceremony in Goa for the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the courage, endurance, and accomplishments of two Indian Navy officersLieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa Awho returned after successfully completing Navika Sagar Parikrama-II

29 May 2025 9:54 pm
Two injured as car driven by 14-year-old boy rams into motorbikes

The police arrested the boy`s father for allowing the minor to drive the four-wheeler and registered a case against him under the Motor Vehicles Act, an official said

29 May 2025 8:37 pm
No funds diverted from other departments for Ladki Bahin, clarifies CM

He said the allocation for the scheme was made through the Tribal Affairs and Social Justice Departments in resonance with budgetary guidelines. The Ladki Bahin scheme provides Rs 1,500 to women belonging to weaker sections of society

29 May 2025 6:45 pm
PM Modi calls Pahalgam attack an assault on Indias soul, praises Sikkim

After the success of Operation Sindoor, Indian PM Modi on Thursday said the Pahalgam terror strike last month was an attack on the soul and unity of India. He further said that Operation Sindoor was a decisive response to terrorists. PM Modi also praises Sikkim`s culture and thier rich biodiversity

29 May 2025 4:21 pm
Clip of Latur doctor telling colleague to `kill` Covid patient in 2021 surfaces

The clip of the purported conversation surfaced on social media earlier this month. The woman`s husband said hearing the same disturbing remarks of the doctor again deeply hurt him, following which he approached the police to file a complaint

29 May 2025 3:21 pm
Cong claims special Parliament session being considered on Emergency anniversary

Congress general secretary-in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said that at a time when the BJP should be targeting Pakistan and terrorists, it is only interested in attacking the Congress

29 May 2025 2:42 pm
Rajasthan state government employee held for spying for Pakistan

A Rajasthan state government employee, Shakur Khan, was arrested in Jaisalmer for allegedly spying for Pakistan after intelligence discovered suspicious phone numbers linked to the country on his device

29 May 2025 2:18 pm
Indian all-party team in Italy reaffirms tough anti-terror stance

The delegation also interacted with the Italian news agencies, journalists and strategic experts, explaining then about Indias response to cross border terrorism, asserting on Operation Sindoor. They also emphasised on the government`s zero tolerance approach to terrorism

29 May 2025 2:06 pm
Terrorism should not be a way to address international disputes, says Tharoor

While addressing the Panamanian side led by Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martinez Acha, Tharoor, referring to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, said that India will go after the perpetrators of terrorism and it should not be a resort of attempting to addressing international disputes. The all-party delegation is led-by Shashi Tharoor

29 May 2025 1:27 pm
UP: Man sentenced to 20-year imprisonment in rape case

A UP court here sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl in 2016. Special Judge (POCSO) P C Kushwaha convicted Abdul Kadir on Wednesday. Moreover the court also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000 on him

29 May 2025 1:17 pm
PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 1,010 crore city gas distribution project in Alipurduar

PM Modi today will lay the foundation stone for the City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts. The project, worth over Rs 1010 crore, aims to provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to more than 2.5 lakh households and supply PNG to over 100 commercial establishments and industries.

29 May 2025 12:01 pm
Mallikarjun Kharge: Modi govt lies about economy to hide massive failure

Since Monday, Kharge has been sharply criticising the government after Narendra Modi completed his 11 year serving as the Prime Minister. The Congress president claimed that the BJP led administration has ruined the country and their assurances of achhe din has turned into a dreadful dream

29 May 2025 11:54 am
India-Pakistan tensions: Two LeT terrorists surrender in Shopian

India-Pakistan tensions: Two hybrid terrorists associated with the terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) have surrendered following an operation launched by security forces in the Baskuchan area of Jammu and Kashmir. the terrorists who have surrendered are identified as Irfan Bashir and Uzair Salam

29 May 2025 11:16 am
Doctor accused in Pune Porsche case now held in kidney transplant racket

Taware was arrested last year and is currently under police custody at Yerwada Central Jail after being accused of tampering with the blood samples of a 17-year-old boy who was accused of crashing a Porsche into a motorbike that killed two people in Punes Kalyani Nagar. He is now taken into custody in connection with the 2022 kidney scam

29 May 2025 11:01 am
Mid-Day Top News: Dating app scam is back on the scene in Mumbai and more

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let`s dive into the headlines shaping our world today

29 May 2025 10:56 am