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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.
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.
Suggestion to shift bus stop made to BEST in a letter written by Legislative assembly speaker
50% cable replacement completed as BEST grapples with surge in power cuts across island city
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.
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.
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.

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