The Times of India

A report reveals only 34% of Indian schoolchildren meet aerobic fitness benchmarks, highlighting poor cardiovascular endurance nationwide. While flexibility and core strength are strong, obesity, lack of open spaces, and inadequate protein intake contribute to the weakness. Public school students show better endurance, but lower body strength remains a concern across all systems.

A passenger was filmed smoking on the airport tarmac and inside a terminal, disregarding staff warnings. The individual also exhaled smoke at an airline employee and boasted about his salary. This serious breach of aviation safety norms, particularly on the tarmac, can lead to a 30-day ban for unruly passengers.

MHADA's Mumbai Board has launched a lottery for 2,640 apartments across various city locations, with applications opening today, March 30. The draw is scheduled for May 15. Flats are categorized for EWS, LIG, MIG, and HIG, with application deadlines and eligibility criteria detailed.

After a tribunal ordered him to vacate his father's apartment, a man was recently evicted by police. The son had forcibly occupied the property for years, despite his father's pleas and a tribunal order. The eviction followed legal proceedings initiated by the septuagenarian father, who sought to fund his medical expenses.

Twenty-seven LPG cylinders, including five full ones, vanished from a delivery tempo in Kandivali (West), sparking a police investigation. The theft occurred in the Charkop area, raising concerns amidst ongoing West Asia conflict potentially impacting supplies. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify suspects and recover the stolen cylinders.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) achieved the top state rank in the 150 Days Sevakarmi Plus Programme and fourth in the 150 Days E-Governance Reform Programme. These accolades were presented by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, recognizing MMRDA's performance across personnel development and digital governance.

Pelhar police have registered an FIR against six CNG pump staff in Nalasopara East for allegedly assaulting a government officer and overcharging customers. The Food Supply Inspection Officer, Bhagwat Sonar, conducted a raid after receiving multiple complaints of customers being charged 30 to 50 extra per refill.

In the heart of South Mumbai, locals are rallying for an extra exit on the Coastal Road at Nepeansea Road, responding to the escalating traffic woes after the Breach Candy exit. This grassroots campaign, 'Unlock the Exit,' emphasizes that a critical exit was omitted from the 2016 project plans, resulting in severe slowdowns that plague commuters.

Mumbai is upgrading 405 schools into Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Model schools, enhancing infrastructure with RO water systems and Pink Rooms for menstrual hygiene. A new outreach strategy, including door-to-door visits and emphasis on English, aims to boost enrollment. The state will also establish district-level sports academies and introduce local tax exemptions for families enrolling children in government schools.

Mumbai EOW filed a chargesheet against three Sunshine Developers partners for allegedly diverting Rs 18.22 crore from a Rs 90 crore LIC Housing Finance loan. The funds were misused, halting construction and leading to bankruptcy, causing losses to the lender and complainant Pratik Vira, who alleged a larger fraud.

In the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, fuel stations are experiencing chaos as drivers rush to fill their tanks amid the rollout of a new advance payment protocol for dealers. Despite reassurances from oil companies about a stable supply chain, smaller outlets are grappling with financial hurdles, especially with bank holidays looming.