The Times of India

During a BJP rally in Mumbai, a frustrated woman confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan and demonstrators, demanding they clear the road. She expressed anger over being stuck in traffic for over an hour while trying to pick up her child. The incident, captured in viral videos, saw the woman urging them to move off the road.

Stark disparities in BMC ward committee fund allocations have emerged within the ruling BJP, with some corporators receiving up to Rs 20 crore while others get a mere Rs 2.25-3 crore. Opposition members received minimal shares. BJP Mumbai president Ameet Satam acknowledged the issue, calling for equitable distribution, but faced criticism for alleged interference.

Veteran politician Sharad Pawar, president of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP), has been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital for a routine health check-up. The 85-year-old leader is undergoing tests and follow-up procedures, with sources confirming there is no serious concern. This comes after Pawar recently took his Rajya Sabha oath from a wheelchair.

Maharashtra is bracing for changing weather on April 21, with light rain and thunderstorms forecast across key districts including Mumbai and Thane. Raigad faces more intense conditions with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. The State Emergency Action Center urges citizens to remain vigilant and take precautions against severe weather warnings issued by IMD.

Two MBA students died from suspected ecstasy overdose at a Mumbai music show. Investigations reveal pills sourced from a major supplier, with three accused having financial ties to his wife. Police are probing the money trail and have arrested ten individuals, including a security guard. Custody of four accused extended.

KEM Hospital proposes a 42-storey tower with a helipad, but faces heritage preservation hurdles. Previous proposals for significant vertical expansion were rejected, with current limits set at 55 meters. Officials are examining heritage permissions for the ambitious plan to create a centralized critical care hub.

A devastating incident in Latur has claimed the lives of a young mother and her two children. Authorities suspect a family dispute led to the tragic event where the 25-year-old woman allegedly jumped into a well with her five-year-old daughter and three-year-old son. Villagers discovered the bodies on Monday morning, prompting a police investigation into the heartbreaking loss.

A taxi carrying two men plunged into a dry public well in Nalasopara East on Monday afternoon after veering off the road and crashing through its boundary. Both occupants, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, sustained minor injuries and were rescued by the fire brigade. Locals suggested one was a learner driver who lost control.

Yusuf Pathan's father-in-law and two others were arrested for allegedly assaulting a man and his family in Byculla. The incident began when a car splashed water on a relative, leading to an argument and subsequent physical assault with bamboo sticks and a baseball bat. The defence claims both parties were involved in the altercation.