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Pigeon feeding row: Jain monk warns of stir from August 13, says will take up arms if needed

Jain monk threatens hunger strike over pigeon feeding ban, Maharashtra minister distances himself from controversial comments

11 Aug 2025 5:56 pm
Fire breaks out in basement of Navi Mumbai hospital; all patients safely evacuated

According to fire service officials, the incident was reported at 12 noon on August 11 in a medical facility in Sector 6.

11 Aug 2025 3:29 pm
Saddening, say academics, as Mumbais St. Xaviers College cancels Stan Swamy memorial lecture after ABVP objection

The right-wing students organisation raised objection saying that the lecture glorified a person who was accused of committing anti-national conspiracies. Charges against the tribal rights activist and Jesuit priest were never proved, say academics. He was in state custody when he died in a Mumbai hospital in 2021

10 Aug 2025 7:05 pm
Farmers to hoist tricolour in fields on Independence Day to protest Shaktipeeth Expressway

Congress MLC Satej Patil said the protest move symbolises farmers demand for freedom from the project

10 Aug 2025 11:59 am
Mumbai police book man for feeding pigeons from tray on roof of car; vehicle seized

Mahendra Sanklecha, a Lalbaug resident, was booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on charges of public nuisance, disobedience of the order duly promulgated by public servant, negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life. He has been issued a notice as well, a police official said

10 Aug 2025 9:57 am
Love, zardozi and a 8.6 trillion wedding industry formed the backdrop for the Gaurav Gupta bridal couture show

With Indias wedding market set to nearly double in size by 2030, Gaurav Guptas debut bridal couture show was more than just romance it was business

9 Aug 2025 5:38 pm
What makes monsoon the best season for train journeys in India

From misty Konkan cliffs to cloud-draped coffee valleys, Indias boutique trains are offering the seasons most scenic escapes, no umbrellas required.

9 Aug 2025 8:30 am
Pune to have three new municipal corporations, says DCM Ajit Pawar

Mr. Pawar pointed out that planned development can be achieved with new municipal corporations in place

9 Aug 2025 4:40 am
Mahayuti takes a dig at Uddhav Thackeray over last-row seating in INDIA Bloc meet

BJP says it reflects the importance given to Thackeray in the alliance, Shiv Sena holds satirical protest at memorial of its party founder Balasaheb Thackeray, asking for forgiveness for his son

9 Aug 2025 4:00 am
Tempo driver missing since 2021, wife moves Bombay High Court alleging mob lynching by cow vigilantes

Alleging mob lynching and police apathy, a woman has filed a habeas corpus plea in the Bombay High Court to trace her missing husband, a tempo driver last seen in 2021. The accused include a self-proclaimed animal welfare officer.

9 Aug 2025 3:20 am
Bombay High Court orders reinstatement of 53 contract workers terminated in 1995

Calling the denial of reinstatement a grave travesty of justice, the Bombay High Court has directed the Thane Municipal Corporation to reinstate 53 contract workers terminated in 1995.

8 Aug 2025 9:47 pm
Bombay HC: did not order the closure ofkabutarkhanas, but human health is of importance

Posting the matter for further hearing on August 13, the court asked the Advocate General of Maharashtra to remain present so that it may formally pass an order on setting up the expert committee

8 Aug 2025 1:08 am
Film inspired by Yogi Adityanath stuck in censorship row

The filmmaker has accused the Central Board of Film Certification of acting beyond its statutory role by insisting on a No Objection Certificate from the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister

7 Aug 2025 10:51 pm
India lost 18 times more forest than it gained between 20152019, study finds

From 2015 to 2019, all States in India experienced a net loss in forest cover; overall, India lost 18 square kilometres of forest for every 1 square kilometre gained.

7 Aug 2025 2:30 pm
Bombay HCs larger Bench to settle if caste scrutiny committees have power to recall orders based on fraud

Additional Government pleaders S.P. Sonpawale and Saie S. Joshi argued that scrutiny committees must retain the power to recall certificates obtained by fraud, even if such power is not expressly provided in the 2000 Act.

7 Aug 2025 6:48 am
Tensions erupt at Dadars Kabutarkhana over BMC action on pigeon feeding site

Protesters dismantle tarpaulin erected as per Bombay HC order; Minister Lodha condemns incident, urges restraint

6 Aug 2025 10:18 pm
Use VVPATs in Maharashtra local body polls or go back to ballot papers: Congresss Wadettiwar

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar said that if the use of VVPAT machines is notfeasible, rural and urban civic bodies elections should be held using ballot papers

6 Aug 2025 6:47 pm
Railway passengers with e-ticket can avail travel insurance at 45 paisa only, says Vaishnaw

Any passenger who wishes to avail insurance benefit can opt for this scheme at the time of booking the ticket at his/her own discretion, says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

6 Aug 2025 4:07 pm
Bombay High Court refuses to monitor CM Relief Fund, says public can use RTI for accountability

The court said it cannot intervene in policy decisions but expects transparency and adherence to the funds stated objectives.

6 Aug 2025 11:30 am
New menus in Mumbai to try this weekend

Menus across Mumbai go big on flavour. Think Parsi classics at Gallops, comfort Indian at Ishaara, cocktails at Amaru, bottomless brunches at Sixteen33, Japanese dining Otki and 55 varieties of dimsums at The Dimsum Room

6 Aug 2025 8:00 am
Bombay High Court denies bail to ex-BJP MLA for shooting inside police station

The court observed that allowing a violent crime of such magnitude to occur within the secure confines of a police station undermines public confidence in the law enforcement systems ability to uphold peace and order

6 Aug 2025 6:56 am
2008 Malegaon blast case | Terrorism was never saffron, will never be: CM Fadnavis

Congress said terrorism has no religious colour; criticises BJPs political mindsets and justice delay

31 Jul 2025 4:47 pm
High Court fumes at police for compelling doctors to reveal minor girls' names for pregnancy termination

The High Court permitted the gynaecologist to carry out the girls pregnancy termination without being compelled to disclose her name and identity

30 Jul 2025 4:56 pm