The Times of India

The remains of seafarer Dixit Solanki arrived in Mumbai from Sharjah on Sunday. Solanki died in an alleged missile strike off the Oman coast on March 1. His family is seeking DNA confirmation before performing the last rites. They have approached the Bombay High Court for directions to refer the matter to a forensic laboratory.

The ongoing turmoil in West Asia is sending shockwaves through the industries of Ambernath and Dombivli, resulting in staggering losses exceeding Rs 1,000 crore each month. The shortage of gas and raw materials has resulted in production cuts of nearly 50%, leading many workers to seek jobs elsewhere and disrupting vital supply chains.

The Air India flight 171 crash inquiry faces a critical question: did the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deploy before or after the fuel switches moved? A pilots' organization argues the manufacturer's documentation contradicts the preliminary report's timeline, suggesting a potential electrical failure preceded any crew action. This distinction is vital for understanding the accident's cause and the pilots' legacy.

In a troubling shift, numerous highly skilled oncologists in India are facing restrictions that prevent them from treating patients under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. This decision, rooted in the absence of officially recognized super-specialty qualifications from the NMC, fails to acknowledge the invaluable real-world expertise and dedication these doctors have brought to cancer treatment over the years.

In a surprising political maneuver, Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar reached out to former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray for his backing in securing a smooth win for the unopposed Baramati byelection.

Over 2,000 foreign medical graduates in Maharashtra are awaiting permanent registration, facing delays despite National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines allowing those who studied online during Covid. Graduates, having cleared exams and completed internships abroad, are concerned about potential additional internship requirements in India. Activists are urging a swift resolution for these doctors.

IIT-Bombay has launched TRYST, a Section 8 company, to commercialize dormant early-stage technologies. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between lab research and industry by transforming unused innovations into viable products. TRYST will hire engineers and adopt a corporate structure to deliver market-ready solutions efficiently.

In a bid to streamline street vending, Mumbai's civic authorities are launching eight Town Vending Committees, each comprising 20 members from both government and community sectors. This initiative is a response to the ongoing efforts of the BMC to address unauthorized hawking, with hawkers' unions advocating for formal recognition and regulation.

In an unexpected turn of events in Malad East, a dispute over the price of samosas spiraled into chaos when customer Lakshmidhar Malik reportedly bit vendor Ranjit Singh's fingers during a heated argument, causing significant injury. Ranjit required medical treatment following the shocking confrontation, leading to an FIR being filed and the arrest of the aggressive customer.

A fire at ONGC's SHP Platform at Bombay High on Friday evening injured ten personnel, who sustained minor injuries and are reported to be stable. Despite the incident, ONGC did not issue a distress call to agencies like the Navy or Coast Guard until late, with operations reportedly normalized.