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A man died after losing control of his motorcycle on a flyover in Malad West. Nearly a month later, police registered an FIR against the deceased, Khetaram Chaudhary. He had reportedly hit a speed breaker, leading to the fatal accident.

Mumbai's extensive concretisation drive could exacerbate environmental issues, according to IIT-Kanpur's Professor Sachchida Nand Tripathi. He warns that concrete surfaces amplify the urban heat island effect, trapping heat and leading to higher temperatures. This increased heat will likely drive greater air conditioning use, worsening climate change impacts on residents.

Former Bombay High Court Judge Justice Gautam Patel criticized the proposed new building as fundamentally undemocratic and a missed opportunity. He argued the design should prioritize litigants and be litigant-centric and climate resilient, rather than resembling a luxury hotel. Patel emphasized the need for practical spaces for lawyers and litigants, questioning the focus on monumentality over functionality and accessibility.

The Bombay High Court dismissed petitions challenging SEBI's nod for WeWork India's IPO, stating the lead manager holds primary disclosure responsibility. The court imposed costs on one petitioner for suppressing WeWork's replies. It found SEBI's role supervisory and was satisfied with the regulator's observations on the offer documents.

The Supreme Court has granted bail to a man held for over four years in a Thane murder case, severely criticizing prison authorities for failing to produce him during trial. An inquiry has been ordered to fix responsibility for this lapse, with the Director General of Prisons tasked to submit a report within two months.

A woman's death after a truck collision has led to charges against Uber India's director for alleged violations of motor vehicle laws. The Navghar police booked Uber for operating without valid permissions and using unapproved vehicles for commercial trips, raising safety concerns for passengers.

IIT-Kanpur has launched MANAS, an air-pollution monitoring network in Mumbai, significantly expanding the existing system with 75 new, affordable, energy-independent ministations. This initiative aims to provide granular, neighbourhood-level air quality data, enabling targeted mitigation strategies and faster responses to pollution. The project, expected to be fully operational in a year, will enhance decision-making for cleaner air in the city.

IIT Kanpur's 2025-26 placement season kicked off with a historic first day, securing 672 job offers, a 16% surge from last year. This impressive tally, including a 20% rise in student placements and a 27% jump in Pre-Placement Offers, highlights the institute's strong industry appeal. Top global and domestic companies participated, with over 250 expressing interest.