The Times of India

Maharashtra's power utility MSEDCL is undergoing a major financial overhaul. The state will absorb over 32,000 crore in debt, separating agriculture operations into a new firm. This move aims to strengthen MSEDCL's finances, paving the way for a potential stock listing of its non-agriculture business and ensuring reliable power for all consumers.

A complaint has been lodged with Mumbai Police against a woman who confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan during a BJP rally in Worli over traffic congestion caused by the event. The complaint, filed by Zen Sadavartedaughter of lawyer Gunratna Sadavartealleges that the woman disrupted the rally, used abusive language, and created public disturbance.

Ovalekar Wadi Butterfly Garden offers Mumbaikars a tranquil escape, fostering a reconnection with nature. Guided by a seventh-generation custodian, visitors learn about ecology firsthand, spotting diverse butterfly species. This immersive experience provides a rare sense of calm and a break from urban disconnect.

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam has urged state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik to reconsider making Marathi knowledge compulsory for auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers. Nirupam expressed concerns that the mandatory language test, set to be implemented from May 8, could negatively impact the livelihoods of thousands of drivers, many of whom are from outside Maharashtra.

Mumbai Police have arrested a private company employee, Ashraf, for allegedly sexually harassing and stalking a female colleague. The accused is accused of sending obscene messages, soliciting sexual relations, and using derogatory language. An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act.

Tragedy struck Bhandup late Thursday night as a group attending a nearby event plunged into an under-construction pit, claiming one life and injuring ten others. Emergency services swiftly responded to the scene near Metro Mall. Victims, aged 19 to 43, were hospitalized, with one fatality confirmed. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

In a notable ruling, a Mumbai court has refused bail to Khaliq Khan, who is related to cricketer Yusuf Pathan, and two others, concerning a violent road rage episode. The incident reportedly escalated over a splash of water, leading to an assault with bamboo sticks on a man and his sibling.

In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has absolved four individuals implicated in the 2006 Malegaon blasts, overturning a prior trial court's decision to impose terrorism charges. The court pointed out discrepancies between the findings of the ATS and NIA, highlighting the complex nature of the investigations.