The Times of India

Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan acknowledged inconvenience during a BJP-backed women's march in Mumbai, stating a woman who confronted him used inappropriate language. He apologized to her and asked police to refrain from harsh action, citing her rush to pick up her child.

Bombay High Court has permitted four individuals accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts to challenge charges under the UAPA and other offenses. The court's decision allows them to contest charges including murder and attempt to murder. This development comes after the framing of 19 charges against them last year, with the NIA investigating the case.

Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai has voiced strong criticism regarding Mumbai's infrastructure, particularly the poor state of roads and civic works in Andheri. He described the situation as a disaster driven by deep corruption, highlighting the stark contrast between world-class buildings and hird-class roads and footpaths. This comes amid ongoing large-scale infrastructure upgrades in the city.

Mumbai University is investigating allegations of question paper leaks for three BCom sixth-semester subjects, including cost accounting, business economics, and taxation. The papers were reportedly circulated via a WhatsApp group associated with a private coaching class. The university has stated that appropriate action will be taken against anyone found guilty, though no police complaint has been filed yet.

Traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway will face temporary diversions on April 23 and 24 due to bridge maintenance. On April 23, Mumbai-bound traffic will be diverted from 12 am to 3 pm via Kiwale-Dehu Road-Talegaon. Pune-bound traffic will be similarly diverted on April 24 during the same hours.

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.