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Telangana tunnel collapse: Survival chances `very remote`, says Minister Rao

Telangana Minister Jupally Krishna Rao stated that the survival chances of the eight individuals trapped in the SLBC tunnel collapse are very remote. Despite extensive rescue operations involving rat miners, the Indian Army, and NDRF, clearing debris remains a challenging task.

24 Feb 2025 10:56 am
Palghar: Woman held for killing pregnant daughter over relationship with man

Police had initially registered a case of accidental death on February 19, but the postmortem report and questioning of relatives revealed a different story

24 Feb 2025 10:45 am
Sena (UBT) to teach BJP minister Nitesh Rane a lesson, says Vinayak Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Vinayak Raut criticised BJP minister Nitesh Rane for stating that opposition supporters would not receive development funds. Raut accused Rane of misusing power and vowed to take action.

24 Feb 2025 10:41 am
Man arrested for raping 16-year-old girl in Palghar; victim found pregnant

A 22-year-old man from Palghar has been arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl, leading to her pregnancy. The incident came to light after a medical examination confirmed she was six weeks pregnant.

24 Feb 2025 10:35 am
After assembly polls debacle, desertions rock Uddhav Thackeray`s Shiv Sena (UBT)

The latest big name to quit the party was Rajan Salvi, a three-time MLA from the Rajapur assembly seat in Ratnagiri district in the coastal Konkan region

24 Feb 2025 10:35 am
Divisional revenue commissionerate to be set up in Latur or Nanded: Bawankule

Chandrashekhar Bawankule said artificial intelligence will be integrated into revenue hearings to expedite long-pending cases, pointing out that nearly 12,000 cases remained unresolved in the Revenue department over the decade

24 Feb 2025 10:34 am
Mid-Day Top News: How traffic cops reduced deaths in citys black spots 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

24 Feb 2025 10:20 am
Thane: Fire at automobile Bhiwandi spare parts shop; no casualty

No person was injured in the blaze which broke out at around 9.30 pm on Sunday in the shop located at Vanzarpatti Naka in Bhiwandi town, an official from the Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation`s (BNMC) fire control services said

24 Feb 2025 9:37 am
Mumbai weather updates: City records rise in temperature, AQI remains moderate

Santacruz observatory in suburban Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 37.2 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 21.1 degrees Celsius

24 Feb 2025 9:28 am
Car hits divider near Charoti on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway

According to preliminary reports, the vehicle lost control before colliding with the divider, resulting in a major impact; further updates on the accident and official statements from the authorities are awaited

24 Feb 2025 8:53 am
Earthquake of magnitude 6 jolts Santa Cruz

Local authorities have not reported significant damage or casualties from the latest quake, but aftershocks remain a possibility

24 Feb 2025 8:11 am
Two injured in celebratory firing during wedding in Noida

Some people in the wedding procession fired in the air at around 10 pm and the bullets hit Santosh (45) and Dayal (23)

24 Feb 2025 8:10 am
Argentina prays for native son Francis, first Latin American pope in history

But in Argentina, where he once served as a bishop, concern is especially high, even though he hasn`t returned to his country since his ascent into the papacy in 2013

24 Feb 2025 8:09 am
American Airlines flight to Delhi diverted to Rome over `security concern`

The statement added that the possible issue was determined to be non-credible, but per DEL Airport protocol, an inspection was required before landing at DEL

24 Feb 2025 8:09 am
EU leaders will hold emergency summit on Ukraine, European security

European Council President Antonio Costa announced Sunday that he is convening the summit in Brussels. We are living a defining moment for Ukraine and European security, Costa said in a post on social media

24 Feb 2025 12:49 am
Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure as prayers pour in

Some blood tests showed `initial, mild, kidney failure`, but doctors said it was under control. The decreased platelet count, necessary for clotting, that was first detected Saturday was stable

24 Feb 2025 12:34 am
Mumbai devotee alleges assault by security guards at temple in UP

When he was standing in the queue to get a ticket from the ticket counter, the devotee saw that the security guards deployed for the ropeway arrangement were letting some people in from the exit gate. When he protested against this action, the guards allegedly beat him up and his family member

24 Feb 2025 12:20 am
Maharashtra govt to give additional Rs 50,000 subsidy for rural homes under PMAY

The state rural development minister said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has approved decision and provision for the subsidy has been made in the budget for 2025-26

23 Feb 2025 11:51 pm
Malabar Hill walkway wont be free

The first jungle walkway, which is now completed, is expected to open soon. The fee will be imposed to cover the maintenance cost of the Rs 25-crore walkway

23 Feb 2025 11:34 pm
Sharad Kapoor molestation case: Complainant`s lawyer demands actor`s arrest

An FIR was filed against Sharad Kapoor on November 26, 2024, based on a complaint filed by a 32-year-old model who alleged that the actor had called her to his apartment to discuss a film, during which he tried to misbehave with her and also forcibly touched her inappropriately

23 Feb 2025 11:11 pm
`Centre should expedite Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute in Supreme Court`

The Congress leader`s remarks came days after an assault on a KSRTC bus conductor in Belagavi in Karnataka, allegedly for not speaking in Marathi

23 Feb 2025 9:09 pm
Budget Session of Maharashtra Assembly to begin on March 3

A meeting of the business advisory committee for the legislative assembly and council was held at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai on Sunday to discuss the proceedings of the upcoming session

23 Feb 2025 8:42 pm
BJP minister Ganesh Naik to hold `janata darbar` in Eknath Shinde`s stronghold

Large hoardings have been put up for Ganesh Naik`s event to be held near the collector`s office in Thane city, which is being seen in some political circles as a direct challenge from the BJP to the Shiv Sena`s influence in the area

23 Feb 2025 7:37 pm
16-year-old drugged, raped at birthday party in Palghar; boyfriend booked

The girl recently found out that she was pregnant due to the assault and lodged a complaint. No arrest has been made, and a probe is underway

23 Feb 2025 6:44 pm
Toddler killed, mother seriously injured as car rams into them in Wadala

The 29-year-old woman and her son were sleeping on the footpath when a speeding car hit them. The toddler died on the spot, while his mother sustained serious injuries. The driver has been arrested for causing death by negligence

23 Feb 2025 5:54 pm
Court rejects pre-arrest bail of woman`s husband in domestic violence case

The woman, who got married in January 2022, approached the Chitalsar-Manpada Police Station on February 3, alleging harassment at her matrimonial home

23 Feb 2025 5:20 pm
Harshwardhan Sapkal seeks thorough probe into cannabis cultivation in Buldhana

According to reports, authorities confiscated cannabis plants worth more than Rs 12.6 crore from a farm and arrested a farmer

23 Feb 2025 5:07 pm
PM Modi links Maha Kumbh with unity, slams those mocking religious traditions

He was addressing people after inaugurating the Bageshwar Dham Medical and Science Research Centre and Cancer Hospital at Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh

23 Feb 2025 4:39 pm
Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders slam Neelam Gorhe over `Merc and corruption` jibe

At the 98th All India Marathi Literary Festival held recently in Delhi, the deputy chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council claimed that posts within Shiv Sena (UBT) were obtained through monetary means, including gifting of Mercedes cars

23 Feb 2025 4:21 pm
Former Chief Minister Atishi chosen as Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly

In a press conference, AAP`s Delhi unit convenor Gopal Rai said by consensus all the party`s MLAs have chosen Atishi as the leader of the House. The MLA from Burari, Sanjeev Jha, proposed Atishi`s name as LoP and all MLAs supported the proposal, said Rai, who is also the legislator from Babarpur

23 Feb 2025 3:51 pm
Palghar pharma firm gets FDA show-cause notice for illegal export of opioids

As per an official release of the FDA, the action was taken after a media report highlighted that Tapentadol and Carisoprodol manufactured in India were illegally exported to African countries, where they are misused for recreational purposes

23 Feb 2025 3:26 pm
Mid-Day Top News: Adani Group pays Rs 58,104 cr tax in FY24 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

23 Feb 2025 2:20 pm
Maharashtra seeks UNESCO heritage tag for 12 forts of Shivaji Maharaj

A Maharashtra government delegation, led by Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, is in Paris to present a case for UNESCO World Heritage status for 12 forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The proposal aims to highlight the historical and architectural significance of these forts.

23 Feb 2025 2:12 pm
Woman allegedly raped under pretext of film roles in Thane, four booked

A 34-year-old woman from Thane was allegedly raped multiple times by a man who promised her roles in the film industry. The accused, along with his accomplices, also blackmailed and threatened her. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation.

23 Feb 2025 1:19 pm
Man beaten and stabbed to death in Nanded; 10 arrested

A 21-year-old man was beaten and stabbed to death in Nandeds Hadgaon town by the parents and relatives of a woman who accused him of stalking her. Police have arrested 10 people in connection with the attack.

23 Feb 2025 1:08 pm
Man arrested for molesting three minor girls in Thane while attempting a selfie

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in Thane for allegedly molesting three minor girls under the pretext of taking a selfie. The accused reportedly followed the children into a house and inappropriately touched them before being caught by neighbours.

23 Feb 2025 12:57 pm
Mumbai Local Train Update: WR set to get over 100 new ticket machines

Western Railway`s Mumbai division plans to procure 126 new Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) in the financial year 2025-26 to streamline ticketing and reduce queues at booking counters.

23 Feb 2025 12:13 pm
Mumbai weather update for February 23: Clear skies, rising temperatures expected

Mumbai is set to experience clear skies and warm temperatures on February 23, with a minimum of 26C and a maximum of 30C. The air quality is expected to remain in the moderate range, while humidity levels will be around 27 percent

23 Feb 2025 11:12 am
Two arrested in Ahmedabad for stealing womens jewellery in Mumbai and Thane

Police have arrested two individuals from Ahmedabad for allegedly stealing jewellery from multiple women in Mumbai and Thane. The arrests were made following an investigation into a case in Bhayander, revealing their involvement in 10 similar thefts.

23 Feb 2025 10:55 am
Undertrial prisoner, kin booked for assaulting police at Thane court

A 45-year-old undertrial prisoner and his family members have been booked for abusing and attacking police personnel at a court in Bhiwandi, Thane

23 Feb 2025 10:48 am
Thane police sub-inspector arrested for accepting Rs 10,000 bribe

A police sub-inspector in Bhiwandi, Thane, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe after initially demanding Rs 80,000 to keep a mans name out of an attempt-to-murder case.

23 Feb 2025 10:42 am
Maharashtra suspends state transport buses to Karnataka after attack on driver

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has suspended state transport bus services to Karnataka after an MSRTC driver was attacked in Chitradurga. The suspension will remain until the Karnataka government clarifies its stance on the issue.

23 Feb 2025 10:36 am
Shiv Sena (UBT) protests in Pune after Marathi driver attacked in Karnataka

Shiv Sena (UBT) workers staged a protest in Punes Swargate area, blackening Karnataka buses after a Marathi-speaking MSRTC driver was assaulted in Chitradurga, Karnataka. The Maharashtra government has suspended bus services to Karnataka indefinitely.

23 Feb 2025 10:32 am
Three FIRs filed against illegal mining in Rupnagar says Punjab Cabinet Minister

Bains directed the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Rupnagar to take strict action against the illegal mining.

23 Feb 2025 7:47 am
Pope Francis in critical condition after long respiratory crisis, requiring oxyg

Francis, who has chronic lung disease, was admitted to Gemelli hospital on February 14 after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened

23 Feb 2025 7:47 am
1 dead, at least 2 wounded in France knife attack labelled Islamic extremism by

France has been on high alert for extremist threats. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau was heading to the scene of the attack on Saturday night

23 Feb 2025 7:47 am
Shooting at Air Force Base in New Mexico kills an airman and wounds another

A statement from Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque said security forces responded to a shooting near one of the entrances to the base at about 2 am

23 Feb 2025 7:46 am
Indian Railways operates 14,000 trains to facilitate pilgrims for Maha Kumbh Mel

Nearly half of the trains started from Uttar Pradesh, followed by 11 per cent from Delhi, 10 per cent from Bihar, and 3-6 per cent from Maharashtra, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.

23 Feb 2025 7:46 am
Mumbai Diary: Monday Dossier

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

23 Feb 2025 7:45 am
Maharashtra government is working to provide homes to 15.1 lakh families: CM

CM Fadnavis said that under the leadership of PM Modi, the Maharashtra state government is working on the ambitious housing project

22 Feb 2025 10:26 pm