Mumbai / The Times of India
A World Memon Organisation (WMO) delegation visited Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) to review the works of late Arabic scholar Professor Abdul Aziz Memoni. Prof Sanaullah Nadvi aims to establish a chair in Prof Memoni's name at the Arabic department and restore his home in Aligarh.
Factory owners and service industries in Vasai gathered to discuss critical issues facing SMEs in the region. With over 28,000 registered SMEs in Palghar district, representatives urged authorities to address their grievances to facilitate growth and job creation, backed by Laghu Udyog Bharati's commitment to proactive action.
A 21-year-old man in Maharashtra's Nanded district was beaten and fatally stabbed by the family of a woman who had accused him of stalking. The brutal attack occurred near his residence on Friday evening. The victim's mother was also assaulted while attempting to intervene. Police have arrested 10 individuals in connection with the murder.
Central Railway's Mumbai Division will operate a megablock on suburban sections for engineering and maintenance works between Thane and Kalyan stations from 10:40 am to 3:40 pm. Additional blocks and diversions on Trans-Harbour and Western Railway lines will affect train schedules, leading to delayed arrivals, suspensions, and cancellations of certain services.
Residents across Mumbai have raised concerns over rapid redevelopment and vertical growth without upgrading existing infrastructure. Issues include inadequate water supply, traffic congestion, and narrow roads. Multiple resident associations have highlighted the lack of coordination between city departments, urging authorities to plan for the increased demand in civic amenities and ensure sustainable development.
Tourists may soon explore underwater wonders near Nivati Rocks in Maharashtra using a submersible. This aims to boost marine tourism with views of coral reefs and the decommissioned INS Guldar, set to become an artificial reef. The project, worth Rs 97 crore, includes ship preparation and submersible development.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde denies any rift with CM Devendra Fadnavis, describing their relationship as unbreakable. On his visit to Vidarbha, he dismissed speculation about internal conflict and emphasized unity within their alliance. Shinde also criticized Uddhav Thackeray, claiming voters' rejection of him was due to deviation from Balasaheb's ideology. Shinde stressed that those who underestimated him faced consequences.