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The Times of India

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Mumbai shocker: Two minor girls groped at Kurla and Dadar stations; 2 held

Two minor girls, a 10-year-old and a 17-year-old college student, were victims of molestation at Kurla and Dadar railway stations respectively on Monday. In both incidents, the Government Railway Police swiftly arrested the accused within 24 hours. The perpetrators, aged 50 and 26, were apprehended and booked under the POCSO Act.

19 May 2026 3:00 pm
Fund high-end R&D work under CSR, govt body urges private sector

India's Anu-sandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is urging global industries and philanthropists to invest in R&D using CSR funds. This marks the first time a government agency has officially sought private collaboration for high-impact, translational research projects, aiming to drive innovation into real-world applications.

19 May 2026 2:55 pm
BEST panel members raise hue and cry over shifting Gateway of India bus stop to CSMVS Museum area in Mumbai

Suggestion to shift bus stop made to BEST in a letter written by Legislative assembly speaker

19 May 2026 12:07 am
7500 power outage complaints in Mumbai in a year, rise by 15%; 2,500 faults pending permanent repair : BEST

50% cable replacement completed as BEST grapples with surge in power cuts across island city

18 May 2026 8:38 pm
Mumbai honours ghazal legend with Padma Bhushan Pankaj Udhas Chowk on 75th Birth Anniversary

Mumbai celebrated ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas' 75th birth anniversary by inaugurating Padma Bhushan Pankaj Udhas Chowk on Peddar Road. The event, attended by numerous celebrities and civic officials, honored his immense contribution to Indian music and humanitarian work. Family and friends shared heartfelt memories, highlighting his enduring legacy.

18 May 2026 5:36 pm
Mumbais Khar tree fall: A week later, brain-dead teen passes away; builder booked for culpable homicide

In a heartbreaking incident in Mumbai, 14-year-old Aarika Srivastava tragically passed away after a tree fell on her auto-rickshaw. The medical team had previously confirmed her brain death, a devastating blow to her loved ones. In response to the incident, the police are now pursuing culpable homicide charges against the construction firm responsible for a project near the scene.

18 May 2026 7:51 am
Mumbais Dadar station s advanced electronic interlocking system to boost safety and efficiency

Dadar Railway Station has successfully commissioned a new Electronic Interlocking system, replacing the older Panel Interlocking system. This advanced computer-based signalling technology will enhance train movement precision, improve commuter safety, and facilitate faster movement of outstation trains on Western Railway. The upgraded system can now manage 112 operational routes, boosting safety, reliability, and operational flexibility.

17 May 2026 2:33 pm