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Maharashtra municipal elections: Citizens manifesto seeks transparency,clean air,water, staffing overhaul

The manifesto calls for transparent governance, open civic data, and stronger municipal capacities to make Maharashtras cities resilient andcitizen centric

3 Dec 2025 1:46 pm
Navi Mumbai reports 499 child kidnappings in 11 months; 41 still missing

The police registered 483 cases of these child kidnappings and solved 442 of them, achieving a detection rate of 91.78% as per the data

3 Dec 2025 11:17 am
Bombay HC split onDefenceMinistrys power to replace Cantonment Board nominees

The petition was filed by a Nashik-basedbusinesswoman, challenging a March 6, 2025, notification issued by theDefenceMinistry substituting her with Sachin Suresh Thakre,a businessman, as a nominated member of theDeolaliCantonment Board

2 Dec 2025 8:47 am
Bombay HC dismisses pleas against WeWork India IPO, says SEBI acted lawfully

Court says SEBI acted lawfully and disclosures were adequate; petitioners alleged suppression of criminal charges and risks to brand license.

1 Dec 2025 9:49 pm
Teachers hired ad-hoc during shortage will get pension, service benefits: Bombay HC

After 24 years of litigation, teachers appointed on ad hoc basis due to a dearth of D.Ed-qualified candidates got relief from the High Court which said that the issue had worked itself out

1 Dec 2025 8:10 pm
BMC claims improvement in Mumbai air quality, says GRAP-4 not applicable as of now

The BMC has formed 94 ward-level flying squads to oversee the implementation of pollution mitigation measures

1 Dec 2025 6:33 pm
Maharashtra local elections on December 2 amid friendly fights, alliance strain, legal tangles

Campaigning will end at 10 p.m. December 1, with no poll advertisements being allowed on voting day

1 Dec 2025 4:11 pm
Three BLA militants killed as Pakistani forces foil attack on FC headquarters in Balochistan

The incident took place when the militants attempted to storm the headquarters of Frontier Corps after a suicide bomber detonated himself at the main gate, an official said

1 Dec 2025 12:51 pm
Thane court acquits all seven accused in cable theft case filed under MCOCA

Special MCOCA court judge V.G. Mohite ruled that the entire chain of evidence suffered from major legal and procedural lapses

1 Dec 2025 11:42 am
Even husbands dont give 100: Minister asks Ladki Bahin beneficiaries to back Maharashtra CM

When you cast your votes, don't forget the 1,500 given by Devabhau (Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis); Stay loyal, BJP leader Jaykumar Gore said

30 Nov 2025 5:30 pm
Raj Thackeray opposes tree felling for Sadhu Gram ahead of Nashik Kumbh Mela

MNS chief,Congress, activists, and citizens join protests over land clearance for 2026 Kumbh Mela preparations

30 Nov 2025 7:15 am
Varsha Gaikwad accuses Mahayuti government of turning Mumbai into a gas chamber

Congress leader cites rising pollution and Bombay High Courts concerns, urges urgent action to protect Mumbais air quality

29 Nov 2025 9:37 pm
Congress alleges 11 lakh duplicate voters in BMC electoral roll

The delegation is slated to meet againon November 29 at 1:00 p.m. in Azad Maidan

29 Nov 2025 1:16 pm
Maharashtra committee on three-language policy to submit final report on December 20

Most of those who attended the public consultation expressed the opinion that while Marathi and English should be compulsory, Hindi should be introduced only later

29 Nov 2025 8:12 am
Bombay High Court orders audit of construction sites to combat Mumbais air pollution

The High Court stressed that while Mumbai needs a sustained plan to combat rising pollution, strict compliance with existing guidelines at construction sites can deliver quick results

29 Nov 2025 4:08 am
Dare BJP to suspend MPs for chanting Vande Mataram, says Uddha Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief made the statement four days after the Rajya Sabha Secretariat issued a memorandum reminding members to refrain from chanting slogans in the House

29 Nov 2025 2:15 am
Bombay High Court quashes rejection of peons appointment under Nomadic Tribe quota, calls it illegal

Bombay High Court quashes Sindhudurg Education Officers 2018 order, ruling that government norms introduced after a 2011 appointment cannot be applied retrospectively and directing approval within four weeks

28 Nov 2025 6:22 pm
Mumbai facing public health emergency, Sena MP writes to BMC over bad air quality

Milind Deora seeks immediate halt on all digging and construction work till air quality improved

28 Nov 2025 8:18 am
Strict action will be taken if sensor-based AQI plants are closed, warns Mumbai AMC

Other measures taken by the BMC were the implementation of bakeries and crematoriums on clean fuel, the use of electric buses, projects to process construction debris, and the spraying of water on roads to control dust

28 Nov 2025 7:19 am
Shilpa Shetty moves Bombay High Court against AI deepfakes and misuse of her identity

Actor seeks urgent injunctions, takedown orders and damages in a case that could redefine personality rights in the digital age.

28 Nov 2025 3:23 am
Legal notice to Mumbai Police for failure to file FIR against BJP city president for hate speech

Days ago, Mumbai BJP Chief, Mr. Satam, stirred controversy after he said that Mumbai will not tolerate the imposition of a Khan

28 Nov 2025 2:10 am
Bombay High Court rejects volcanic ash theory for Mumbais poor air quality

Bench says pollution levels had been poor long before the eruption of Ethiopias volcano

27 Nov 2025 9:52 pm
Eknath Shindes Sena to ally with Opposition party NCP(SP) on Kurduvadi constituency

Shashikant Shinde calls tie up a possible signal for future Maharashtra politics

27 Nov 2025 9:21 pm
How long will police conduct inquiry into death of celebrity manager Disha Salian, asks Bombay HC

Disha Salian, former manager of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, died in June 8, 2020 after falling off a residential building in Malad, Mumbai

27 Nov 2025 7:09 pm
Maharashtra local body elections: Sharad Pawar raises concern about leaders alluring voters with money

When asked about Sharad Pawars comments, NCP leader Sunil Tatkare told The Hindu, All the three alliance partners of Mahayuti have worked for the development of Maharashtra

27 Nov 2025 3:24 pm
Mother of martyred Agniveer moves Bombay High Court for equal death benefits

Petitioner says her sons sacrifice must be honoured like any regular soldier

27 Nov 2025 1:36 pm
Bombay HC issues notice to Maharashtra govt over Chandrapur PAPs long wait for jobs and benefits

85 displaced families accuse State and Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd. of ignoring statutory quota and rehabilitation norms

27 Nov 2025 8:45 am
Maharashtra CM promises 10 lakh employment opportunities for locals at Vadhavan Port

Speaking at an election rally, the CM Fadnavis assures locals top priority in 10 lakh jobs atVadhavanPort, pledging rapidgrowth andkeeping environmental balance

27 Nov 2025 5:52 am
Maharashtra to push for renaming IIT Bombay to IIT Mumbai, says CM Fadnavis

The development comes amid row over Minister Jitendra Singhs recent remarks; MNSs Raj Thackeray warns of a bid to erase Marathi identity

26 Nov 2025 10:32 pm
Mumbai marks 26/11 anniversary as leaders reiterate zero tolerance for terror

Tributes paid to victims and security personnel; President, PM and Home Minister call for united fight against terrorism

26 Nov 2025 9:55 pm
Insurance delays block access to bariatric surgery despite IRDAI mandate

OSSI survey highlights approval delays, IRDAI coverage gaps and bariatric surgery insurance hurdles

26 Nov 2025 7:03 pm
BLOs dying, having heart attacks during SIR: complaint filed before NHRC

BLOs, mostlyschool teachersand clerks, are collapsing or taking their own lives under State-imposed pressures, while lakhs of citizens find their names missing from the rolls, says Bombay High Court advocates complaint

25 Nov 2025 11:02 pm
Man acquitted in 26/11 terror case can take up job not needing police clearance: Government to High Court

Additional public prosecutor Amit Palkar submitted a list of jobs that mandate a clearance character verification certificate from the police, which is required for all government, semi-government and municipal body jobs

25 Nov 2025 5:29 pm
Major blaze in huts close to Mumbai Harbour line train tracks, Bandra-Mahim services suspended

The cause of the fire and the extent of damage are yet to be ascertained;

22 Nov 2025 3:04 pm
Kalyan students death sparks probe into alleged train assault over language

Police say they are investigating claims that a 19-year-old was attacked on a crowded local train for speaking Hindi instead of Marathi

21 Nov 2025 10:09 pm
Mumbais new restaurants and menu launches you should know about

Discover the latest restaurant openings, revamped menus, and fresh dining experiences in Mumbai

20 Nov 2025 10:56 am
Man-eater leopard should be shot at sight, says Maharashtra Forest Minister

Ganesh Naik also argued that if the leopards are not sterilised, then these animals will roam like dogs in the residential area.

13 Nov 2025 8:21 am
Art Mumbai 2025: What to look out for this year

The citys biggest art event returns for its third edition with a global line-up of galleries, a centenary tribute to Tyeb Mehta, and a renewed focus on South Asian voices

11 Nov 2025 6:55 pm
Mumbai-led team helps reveal mysterious twin rings around galaxy

Most members of the RAD@home initiative, launched in 2013 by Ananda Hota, are not professional astronomers, yet after a little training, they help spot unusual astronomical phenomena

8 Nov 2025 8:30 am
Andheri residents oppose takeover of Seven Hills hospital by Industrialist Mukesh Ambani

The Andheri Vikas Samiti, comprising party functionaries from BJP, NCP-SP, NCP, Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), CPI, and others, demonstrated in front of the SevenHills hospital in Andheri East

7 Nov 2025 3:23 am
Study identifies blood markers for early diabetes and kidney risk

Researchers uncover hidden metabolic markers that could enable early detection of kidney risks and pave the way for personalised diabetes care.

5 Nov 2025 9:42 pm
Offshore wind set to triple by 2030 despite U.S. slowdown, says report

In a rare climate success story, offshore wind is gaining global momentum, with Asia, Europe, and China driving a surge in capacity that could nearly meet climate targets by 2030, the Ember-GOWA report said

30 Oct 2025 7:46 pm
Vaishali Shroffs Submerged Worlds explores the untold stories of Indias rivers

In her latest book published by Penguin, Vaishali Shroff uncovers the ecology, history and forgotten human tales that flow beneath Indias mighty rivers. The author will be in Visakhapatnam for the Vizag Junior Lit Fest

30 Oct 2025 3:38 pm
Dalit man assaulted in Maharashtra; three held

11-member group attacks and abuses Dalit in Ahilyanagar district of Maharashtra

24 Oct 2025 9:57 pm
Four killed, 10 injured in fire at building in Navi Mumbai

After being alerted, 40 fire brigade personnel along with 8 fire tenders and police rushed to the spot and the blaze was put out by 4 a.m., the official said

21 Oct 2025 4:28 pm
U.K. PM India visit LIVE: Keir Starmer to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi today

The British Film Institute (BFI) on Wednesday, October 8, hailed a pact agreed with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) during U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmers visit to Mumbai.

9 Oct 2025 10:03 am