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Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan received a bomb and missile threat via email on Thursday morning. Security forces, including the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad and dog squad, conducted a thorough inspection of the premises. The threat also mentioned other locations like the Bombay Stock Exchange and High Court, but preliminary investigations suggest it was a hoax.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde announced that 119 fraudulent birth certificates issued to Bangladeshis have been retrieved from the BMC portal. FIRs will be filed against 116 individuals for refusing to return certificates or being untraceable. A demand for a SIT to probe the alleged scam has been made.
A Vikhroli doctor suffered muscle breakdown after resuming gymming. This condition, rhabdomyolysis, can harm kidneys. Doctors are urging greater awareness of acute kidney injuries. Many Indians face chronic kidney disease, often due to diabetes and hypertension. Preventive care is crucial to protect kidney health.
Two men were arrested in Uttar Pradesh for duping a Mumbai businessman of Rs 7 lakh. The accused posed as individuals who could convert plain paper into currency using chemicals and powders. After a convincing demonstration, they took the businessman's money, promising to double it, but delivered only plain paper.
Mumbai experienced a significant drop in daytime temperatures on Wednesday, with the Santacruz station recording 34.2C, nearly 6C lower than the previous day's highs. This relief is attributed to an early sea breeze and weaker easterly winds, alongside a shift in a persistent anticyclone. Despite the dip, minimum temperatures remained above normal.

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