Woman slaps Maharashtra bus driver for sending obscene videos, messages
A woman slapped a private bus driver in Maharashtras Sindhudurg for allegedly sending obscene videos and messages after obtaining her phone number from the travel companys ticket register. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 16. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media platforms. A woman slapped a private bus driver in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Gujarat cyber cops bust Chinese cyber gangs SIM racket; two arrested
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat Polices Ahmedabad cyber crime branch busted a major cross-border scam, arresting two men who supplied thousands of SIM cards to a Chinese cyber gang running digital arrest rackets. The duo, already jailed in Madhya Pradesh for similar frauds, used fake companies to obtain SIMs, which were later used to cheat victims, including an Ahmedabad citizen duped of Rs 86.22 lakh by posing as police officers and threatening arrest via continuous video calls. The scam surfaced after an Ahmedabad resident was duped of Rs 86.22 lakh in June, when a fraudster, posing as a police officer, falsely accused him of money laundering. The victim was sent a fake Supreme Court summons, monitored 24x7 through video calls, and repeatedly threatened with arrest unless he transferred his money. Acting on technical analysis and human intelligence, cyber sleuths unearthed a SIM card racket feeding this cross-border syndicate. The investigation revealed that Rishabh Bhalchand Hasurkar, a robotics engineering graduate, and Suresh Rajubhai Gudimini were the masterminds. Both were already lodged in Panna District Jail, Madhya Pradesh, for another cyber fraud when they were taken into custody by Ahmedabad police. According to the cybercrime press note, the gangs modus operandi involved calling victims from untraceable numbers, pretending to be law enforcement officers, and claiming that the victims bank account was linked to money laundering. Victims were told they would be arrested under money laundering charges, sent fake Supreme Court warrants on WhatsApp, and kept under surveillance through continuous video calls. Under fear, they were forced to transfer large sums, which were never returned, the note stated. The probe uncovered that the accused floated three bogus companies: Star Multi Solution, Hasurkar Ventures Pvt Ltd, and Heiqian Multi Management Pvt Ltd. Through these shell firms, they obtained around 550 SIM cards, reactivated blacklisted cards, and supplied a total of 2,500 SIMs to an agent named H.R. Danny at Mumbai International Airport. These SIMs were funnelled to Chinese cyber gangs, who used them to digitally arrest victims, terrorising them into draining their bank accounts. The scams reach extended far beyond Gujarat, with cases also registered against the duo in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra under the IT Act and IPC sections for cheating and forgery. With this arrest, the cyber crime branch has struck at the heart of a multi-crore cyber fraud network, but investigators warn that many more operatives, including Chinese handlers and local agents, are still at large.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan ink defence agreement: MEA to `study impact` of deal
The agreement was signed during a state visit by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday to Riyadh following an invitation from Saudi Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Uttar Pradesh: Wolf attack terrorises Bahraich; two killed, nine injured
A wave of alleged wolf attacks has caused panic across a dozen villages in the Bahraich district`s Kaisarganj and Mahsi tehsils. In the past 20 days, eleven attacks have left two young girls dead and nine people injured, officials said on Thursday
Rahul Gandhi calls CEC 'protector of vote thieves'; says will present more proof soon
NEW DELHI: Over a month after making his atom bomb claims against the Election Commission of India (ECI) over vote theft in Karnatakas Mahadevapura Assembly segment, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged large-scale irregularities in the states Aland constituency. He said that 6,018 voter names were allegedly deleted in a systematic manner using software. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi, Gandhi launched a blistering attack on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar accusing him of protecting the vote thieves and demanded that the ECI must release evidence to the Karnataka CID within a week. ECI must stop protecting vote thieves. They should release all incriminating evidence to the Karnataka CID within a week, he said. Gandhi added that although the Karnataka CID had sent 18 letters in 18 months to the ECI seeking destination IPs, device ports and OTP trails of the fake Form 7 applications, the poll body has not responded so far. Presenting evidence of vote theft in Aland, he claimed that the deletions were targeted in the top 10 booths where Congress holds strong influence and had won 8 of them. Inside information, voter deletion, black and white evidence: Key takeaways from Rahuls fresh vote theft allegations Gandhi said that an automated program chose the first name from each booth to delete votes, with mobile numbers from outside the state used to file fake applications. The fraud was exposed by chance when a booth-level officer discovered that even her uncles vote had been fraudulently deleted from the rolls. Voter names were deleted using software, citing fake form 7 applications, he said. Someone has set up a centralized criminal operation to steal elections. In Aland, this operation filed 6018 deleted applications by impersonating voters using automated filling of online EC forms, he said, adding that mobile numbers from outside Karnataka were used in the operation. The Congress leader further invited Karnataka resident Suryakant to the stage to present the evidence. Suryakant said that his identity was used to delete 12 voters in 14 minutes. However, he had no knowledge of the fact that his phone number had been used to delete the voter name. Gandhi alleged that a fake login under the name Godabai was used to delete 12 votes. He also played a video, where Godabai denied any knowledge of it. Someone ran an automated programme that ensured the first voter of the booth was the applicant, he said. Gandhi cited another example of Nagaraj, who filled two form 7 applications for deletions and submitted them in 36 seconds. Humanly impossible, said Gandhi. Rahul's allegations on vote theft baseless, incorrect: ECI Similarly, mass deletion of voters has happened in Maharashtra, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, he said. Millions of names of voters belonging to communities such as Dalits, adivasis, minorities, and OBCs have been deliberately deleted from the voters list. There is a systematic targeting of voters who vote for the opposition parties, he said. 'Information from inside EC' In another revelation, Gandhi said that he is getting help from people in the ECI in exposing the voter roll irregularities across the country. Information has now started coming from inside EC on vote theft, Gandhi said. I want to say that we are now getting information from inside the Election Commission, this was not happening before, but now we are getting information from inside ECI, and this is not going to stop. People will not accept this. Once the youth becomes aware that vote theft is happening, they will rise in anger, said Gandhi. Though the press conference was expected to be on Gandhi's 'hydrogen bomb' expose on alleged vote theft, the Congress leader clarified that he would soon drop it and the preparations are on in this regard. This press conference is not about the hydrogen bomb. It will happen soon. I will present it with solid proof. I have told my team that I will go on to the stage only with substantial evidence, said Gandhi The Congress leader further said that he will expose the mastermind behind the vote theft. BJP hits back at Rahul on vote theft allegations, says he stands for 'infiltrators first politics'
Not aggrieved party, says Bombay HC; dismisses PIL against Maratha quota
The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL against the Maharashtra government's decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas for reservation, citing the petitioner's lack of standing as an aggrieved party. The court noted that petitions from affected OBC individuals are already scheduled for hearing. The HC emphasized discouraging PILs when directly impacted individuals have already sought legal recourse.
Delhi-Haryana: Police launch simultaneous raids on gang hideouts, register FIRs
Delhi Police conducted searches across the national capital and Haryana targeting members and associates of different gangs, an official said on Thursday. According to police, the raids were conducted at multiple hideouts of the gangsters in an effort to curb organised crime and break the supply chains of weapons and finances
Thales signs long term avionics maintenance and electronic flight bag contracts with IndiGo
Thales has secured two significant contracts with IndiGo, India's largest airline. The deals include an 11-year avionics maintenance agreement covering over 1,200 aircraft, utilizing Thales' MRO facility in Gurugram. Additionally, a 5-year fleet-wide Electronic Flight Bag roll-out will extend AvioBook's usage across IndiGo's fleet, enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability.
CJI Gavai clarifies remarks on Lord Vishnu, reaffirms respect for all religions
A bench comprising the CJI and Justice K Vinod Chandran on May 16 dismissed the plea seeking directions to reconstruct and reinstall a seven-foot idol of Lord Vishnu at the Javari Temple, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Khajuraho temple complex in Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra's Tourism Push: Hospitality Training For 7,500 Youth, AI Info Centres At Heritage Sites
The state will set up NaMo Tourism Information and Facilitation Centres at heritage locations such as Raigad Fort, Pratapgad Fort, Shivneri Fort among others.
EC `colluding to destroy` electoral process, alleges Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged people to watch Rahul Gandhi`s press conference in New Delhi, stressing that the people must stand together to defend democracy and the Constitution
Mumbai: Man found dead outside Ghatkopar railway station
Early Thursday morning, an unidentified man was discovered lifeless near Ghatkopar railway station, bearing critical head injuries. Alerted by passengers around 12:30 am, the Government Railway Police (GRP) promptly transported him to a hospital, where he was declared dead.
Air India Express announces direct flights between Bengaluru and Bangkok
This service adds Bangkok to Air India Express existing Thai network, which already connects Lucknow, Pune, and Surat to the country. The introductory round-trip fares start at Rs 16,800, with one-way fares at Rs 9,000 (BengaluruBangkok) and Rs 8,850 (BangkokBengaluru)
India grants extension to Maldives on USD 50 million government bonds
The deadline for the repayment of a USD 50 million Treasury Bill (T-bill) was extended once again on the request of the Maldives government
Nitish Kumar springs surprise, drives to Patna hotel to meet Amit Shah
Sources in both parties refused to say anything on record, though, speaking on condition of anonymity, they said it was a courtesy call; Photographs of the JD(U) supremo offering a bouquet of flowers to Shah, a former BJP president, were shared by the two leaders on their respective X handles
The 'Heroes of the Lord's' event at NMIMS celebrated India's 1996 Junior World Cup victory, honoring Captain Reetinder Singh Sodhi, Vice-Captain Mohammad Kaif, and Coach Sarkar Talwar. Curated by Deepak Pandit, the event featured cultural performances, tributes, and recognized contributions from the Kashmiri Pandit Association of Maharashtra and the Shri Sathya Sai Organisation.
Maharashtra: Rahul Gandhi targets EC; NCP says it`s frustration talking
Rahul Gandhi had accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of shielding vote thieves and those undermining democracy. He cited data from a Karnataka assembly constituency to allege that the votes of Congress supporters were being systematically deleted in the run-up to elections
Amit Shah dubs Rahul Gandhis march Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra
Interacting with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in Rohtas, the Union Minister accused the Congress party of ignoring development issues and instead working to protect illegal infiltrators from Bangladesh
Himachal floods: Death toll climbs to 419, includes 237 rain-related casualties
Under Rain-Related Deaths 237 people have died in various rain-related incidents. The highest number of these fatalities were from landslides (52 deaths), followed by fall from trees/steep rocks (45 deaths), drowning (40 deaths), cloudbursts (17 deaths), and flash floods (11 deaths)
ED conducts searches on bank fraud and benami assets probe against Sasikala
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted searches in Chennai and Hyderabad as part of a money laundering probe into an alleged Rs 200 crore bank fraud and benami assets probe against Sasikala, a close aide of late Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa, and some others, officials said
Sunil Tatkare criticized Rahul Gandhi's vote theft claims. He called them childish. Tatkare defended the Election Commission's voter list process. He attributed Congress's allegations to their assembly election defeat. NCP demands report on crop losses due to rain. The Mahayuti alliance will decide development corporation appointments based on party numbers.
Mumbai court grants bail to Dubai businesswoman in Rs 7.65 cr customs duty evasion case
A Mumbai court granted bail to Rasheeda Gulamally, a Dubai-based businesswoman, arrested by the DRI for alleged customs duty evasion of Rs 7.65 crore. She is accused of issuing fake invoices to M/s Gayatri Exports, undervaluing Chile-origin inshell walnuts.
Punjab: 71-year-old US woman who travelled to Ludhiana to marry killed, 1 held
The victim, identified as Rupinder Kaur Pandher, had travelled from Seattle to Ludhiana in July after being invited by Charanjit Singh Grewal, an England-based NRI originally from Ludhiana
On PM Modis 75th birthday, Maharashtra showers 394 towns with special 'gifts'
To commemorate Prime Minister Modi's 75th birthday, the Maharashtra government has allocated 394 crore for developing 'NaMo Gardens' in each municipal council and nagar panchayat. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde announced the initiative, adding a competitive element with prizes for the best gardens.
Indias sugarcane harvest poised to be sweet in 2025-26
Industry seeks comprehensive sugar policy needed as Maharashtra, Karnataka will likely make up for the coverage loss in UP
Pope Leo XIV blesses PM Modi on 75th birthday world leaders extend greetings
Pope Leo XIV blessed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday during a meeting with an Indian Minorities Foundation delegation in Vatican City. The Pope wished him good health. Global leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, Giorgia Meloni, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, extended greetings to PM Modi.
Maharashtra: Two students killed, two injured as car crashes into truck in Pune
The accident took place near Eidgah Maidan, close to Dehu Road along the highway, at around 5.45 am when the four students were returning from Lonavala hill station
PM Modi speaks to Nepals Prime Minister Karki, reaffirms India`s support
The conversation came a day before Nepal is set to celebrate its National Day, for which M Modi also extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Karki and the people of Nepal
India's affluence is rapidly increasing, with millionaire households expected to surge by 90% to 8.71 lakh by 2025. Mumbai leads as the 'Millionaire Capital,' followed by Delhi and Bengaluru. Maharashtra tops the states with the most millionaire families, driven by a significant jump in GSDP, indicating strong wealth creation despite global economic uncertainties.
ED searches in Rs 3,500 crore Andhra liquor case across five states
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out searches across 20 locations in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Delhi-NCR in connection with an alleged Rs 3,500 crore liquor scam. Entities linked to bogus invoice and kickbacks including jewellery, packaging firms and bottling units among those raided
Malegaon 2008 blast case: Bombay HC Admits victims families appeal against acquittal
The Bombay High Court has admitted an appeal by victims' families challenging the acquittal of seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, including Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit. Notices have been issued to the NIA and the acquitted individuals, with a hearing scheduled in six weeks.
Telangana: Youth drowns as bike slips amid heavy rains
A tragic incident occurred when a 26-year-old man drowned in floodwater while riding his bike during heavy rainfall at Balkampet Foot Over Bridge, within the limits of SR Nagar Police Station in Hyderabad
EC calls Rahul Gandhis vote chori allegations incorrect, baseless
The Election Commission dubbed as incorrect and baseless the allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that CEC Gyanesh Kumar is protecting vote chors
Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti claims to be under house arrest
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti claimed she was placed under house arrest in Jammu and Kashmir to prevent her from visiting Sopore for the funeral of former Hurriyat chairman Abdul Gani Bhat. She termed the move undemocratic and also criticised BJP for fueling unrest in the region.
Thousands of People protest against Trump`s visit to London
US President Donald Trump received a royal reception at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, but beyond the castle walls many protesters did not welcome his unprecedented second state visit. Several thousand people marched through central London to protest his trip
Uttarakhand landslide: Five missing after houses collapse in Chamaoli district
Uttarakhand`s Chamoli district five people are missing after a landslide triggered by the heavy rainfall, Seven people were inside the houses when the landslide struck and two of them were rescued alive by NDRF and SDRF. Land subsidence hit parts of Nandanagar in August, with cracks appearing in the walls of many houses.
Rahul Gandhi slams CEC Gyanesh Kumar; alleges `voters systematically deleted`
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of protecting vote chori and those undermining democracy. Citing alleged voter deletions in Karnatakas Aland and fraudulent additions in Maharashtras Rajura, he claimed systematic targeting of Congress voters.
2008 Malegaon Blast: HC Issues Notice To NIA, 7 Acquitted Persons On Appeal By Victims Kin
Mumbai, Sep 18: The Bombay High Court on Thursday issued notices to the seven persons acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, on an appeal filed by the family members of the victims. A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad also issued notices to the prosecution National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Maharashtra government and posted the appeal for hearing after six weeks. The HC was hearing an appeal filed by the family members [] The post 2008 Malegaon Blast: HC Issues Notice To NIA, 7 Acquitted Persons On Appeal By Victims Kin appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Around 1.8 lakh doctors in Maharashtra strike over government nod to registering homeopaths
MUMBAI: Doctors across Maharashtra went on a 24-hour strike on Thursday to protest the government's decision to allow the registration of homeopathic doctors, who have completed a certificate course in modern pharmacology, in the state medical council. Nearly 1.8 lakh allopathic doctors across the state, including in private hospitals, were participating in the strike, Indian Medical Association (IMA) Maharashtra president Dr Santosh Kadam claimed. However, all emergency and critical services were continuing. The doctors' body has claimed the decision (registration of certified homeopaths) poses a serious threat to the safety of patients and quality of healthcare services. Earlier this year, the state government directed the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) to register homoeopaths who had completed the one-year Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP), to allow them to prescribe allopathic medicines to patients in select cases. However, the notification was withdrawn after the IMA Maharashtra members, who planned a strike on July 11 but deferred it until further notice, met with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and explained about the confusion among patients. The government issued a fresh circular on September 5, reviving the registration process. A fresh government resolution (GR) was issued in this regard on September 5, upsetting allopathic practitioners, who decided to go ahead with the 24-hour strike. All the resident doctors' organisations of government and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation medical colleges, the Federation of All India Medical Association, Association of State Medical Interns, and Government Medical College Association are opposing the move and are participating in the strike.
Video: Maharashtra Woman Tracks Down Bus Driver Who Sent Her Obscene Clips, Slaps Him
A woman in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district publicly confronted and slapped a private bus driver after he allegedly sent obscene videos to her phone using contact details taken from a ticket booking record.
Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar announces financial assistance of Rs 1,000 per month
Ahead of the Bihar elections, CM Nitish Kumar expanded the `Mukhyamantri Nishchay Swayam Sahayta Bhatta Yojana` to include unemployed graduate youth. Beneficiaries aged 20-25 will receive Rs 1,000 per month for up to two years. The scheme aims to help job-seeking youth prepare for exams.
Himachal Pradesh floods Two people still missing as officials continue rescue
Two people still missing amid extreme rains, landslides, and flash flood havoc in Himachal Pradesh, prompting rescue efforts under Operation Hausal. The SDRF and police are working to rescue stranded people in Dharampur, where heavy floods devastated homes and markets
Maharashtra and Finland to jointly modernise Mumbai's historic Sassoon Dock
The Maharashtra Fisheries department is partnering with Finland to modernize Mumbai's historic Sassoon Dock using technology-driven solutions. The project aims to address operational challenges, improve hygiene, and enhance sustainability at the harbor. Finnish companies will offer expertise in areas like environmental management, digital surveillance, lighting automation, and combating plastic pollution to transform Sassoon Dock into a world-class facility.
The scam allegations arose from the awarding of contracts for construction of the Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi, the High Mount Rest House in Mumbai, and buildings for the Regional Transport Office
Mumbais Kalbadevi, Girgaon metro stations overcame heritage hurdles
Despite facing significant hurdles due to congested areas, vulnerable buildings, and complex logistics, the Kalbadevi and Girgaon metro stations are now set to open with the final stretch of Metro Line 3. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd overcame challenges through innovative engineering, community engagement, and in-situ rehabilitation for affected families, ensuring minimal disruption and upgraded housing for displaced residents.
Mumbai: How engineers carved tunnel through fort precinct
Constructing Hutatma Chowk station on Mumbai's Metro Line 3 presented intricate challenges due to its location in a heritage precinct. Engineers employed hybrid techniques like NATM tunneling and controlled micro-blasting to minimize impact on 100-year-old buildings.
Maharashtra govt 'gifts NaMo gardens to 394 towns on PM Modis 75th birthday; Rs 394 crore sanctioned
The Maharashtra government has allocated 394 crore for 'NaMo gardens' in every municipal council and nagar panchayat, marking PM Modi's 75th birthday. Despite a strained state budget with a rising debt projection of 9.3 lakh crore and a revenue deficit increase, a competition will award top councils with additional development funds.
Mumbai's Metro Line 3 will inaugurate on September 30. Travel time between South Mumbai and T2 airport will reduce to 45 minutes. The Cuffe Parade-Aarey stretch will cost Rs 70 and take 54 minutes. This underground metro aims to ease road congestion. Kalbadevi and Girgaon stations are now ready after initial delays.
Pakistan: Karachi constable Sadam Hussain shot dead by unidentified gunmen
Investigators recovered five spent 9mm pistol shells and one 30-bore pistol shell from the scene. The constable`s body was shifted to a private hospital near the National Stadium
US deportees claim theyre still held in Ghana, disputing officials account
Three of the deportees spoke to AP of the terrible conditions under which they are being held at a military camp, the Bundase camp, on the outskirts of Ghana`s capital, Accra
Trump says he`ll designate antifa as a terrorist group but offers few details
It`s unclear how the administration would label what is effectively a decentralized movement as a terrorist organisation, and the White House on Wednesday did not immediately offer more details
Chhattisgarh: 12 Naxals carrying Rs 18 lakh bounty surrender
The SP stated that under the surrender policy, the surrendered Naxals are given Rs 50,000 each, and their identification documents are made so that they get the benefits of government schemes
Himachal CM Sukhu reviews rain-related damages; directs swift relief measures
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed deep concern over the loss of lives and properties and directed all the concerned officers to take prompt action to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected people
Mumbai man asks cab to halt on sea link shouting snake bite, jumps off
In Mumbai, Amit Chopra, a 47-year-old imitation jeweller, died by suicide. He jumped off the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Chopra hired a cab and told the driver a snake had bitten him. He then jumped into the sea. Fishermen found his body. Police are investigating the reason for his extreme action. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Karnataka SBI heist: How masked robbers fled to Maharashtra with Rs 21 crore loot
In a brazen daylight robbery, three masked men looted the Chadchan branch of State Bank of India in Vijayapura, Karnataka, making off with 1 crore in cash and 20 crore worth of jewellery. The robbers, armed with guns and knives, tied up employees and customers before fleeing towards Maharashtra.
Teslas full self-driving struggles at railroad crossings, drivers warn
Multiple drivers, including Italo Frigoli in Texas, report their Teslas failed to recognise lowered crossing arms or flashing lights; in Frigolis case, he had to slam on the brakes to avoid a collision, and video reviewed by NBC News supports his account
King Charles III meets US President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle
The presidents Marine One helicopter landed in the private Walled Garden at the Windsor estate. Prince William and his wife Catherine were on hand to meet the president and First Lady Melania Trump, walking them over to be greeted by the king and Queen Camilla
Black hole at galaxy M87s core shows magnetic reversal in new EHT images
These images of M87*, located around 55 million light-years from Earth, show that the polarisation of the magnetic fields around the black hole reversed over a period of four years
Astronomers spot new quasi-moon 2025 PN7 orbiting near Earth
About 30 meters across, 2025 PN7 is an Arjuna asteroid moving in resonance with Earth but not gravitationally bound, expected to stay near Earth for roughly 60 more years
Mumbai: AI leads engineering intake, but core branches on the rise
Engineering admissions in Maharashtra show a strong preference for computer science and AI, with fill rates exceeding 90%. Pune and Mumbai lead in intake, accommodating nearly two-thirds of the state's students. Interestingly, core branches like mechanical and civil engineering are experiencing a resurgence. Female enrollment is also on the rise, reaching 37.3%.
Diving catches look good in replays. They also send cricketers into surgery. In our day, a centurion could skip fielding. Today? Blink once and hes trolled for lack of commitment
BMC must crack down on dust pollution in Andheri
If possible, tin sheets could be set up around the space as one more measure to stop dust pollution.
Maharashtra: Bioluminescent fungi light up Matheran forest in rare sighting
Bioluminescence is emission of light by living organisms, a naturally occurring phenomenon during which large patches on dry wood and fallen branches emit soft glow
Maharashtra Palghars daughters say no to child marriage, rewrite their future
10,000 children cross eight gram panchayats in tribal-dominated district work to effect change and challenge tradition
Maharashtra: Panel on 3-language policy to submit report by December 5
Committee will travel to different cities across state to gather public opinion
Rs 21 crore robbed from SBI branch in Vijayapura
VIJAYAPURA: In a high-profile robbery, criminals stole cash and gold worth Rs 21.04 crore from the SBI branch at Chadchan town in Vijayapura district on Tuesday evening. As per preliminary assessment by bank officials, robbers have taken away Rs 1.04 crore in cash and around 20 kg of gold ornaments, worth around Rs 20 crore, SP Laxman Nimbargi said on Wednesday. The jewellery was pledged by customers for taking loans, the police said. The SP said that one of the accused arrived at the bank around 4.30 pm under the pretext of opening a bank account. He sat in the bank till 6.30 pm. When the bank staff was about to close the branch for the day, he called two of his accomplices. After they arrived, all the three held some ten people at the bank six staffers and four customers hostage at gunpoint and lethal weapons. They tied all the hostages and locked them in a room at the bank. They then forced the bank staff to open the lockers and took away cash and jewellery, Nimbargi said. The police later recovered a motorcycle used in the crime at Huljanti village of Pandharpur in Maharashtra. Some of the stolen gold and cash kept in the bike was recovered. The bike had a fake number plate, the SP said. While fleeing on the bike after the crime, the accused crashed into another motorist. When local residents gathered and started arguing with the criminals, they abandoned the two-wheeler and fled from the spot with the stolen property, the police said. Meanwhile, the police have formed eight teams to crack the case. Forensic experts visited the bank and collected evidence. This is the second major bank heist in Vijayapura district in recent months. In the previous robbery, nearly 50 kg of gold was looted from the Canara Bank branch in Managuli. The branch manager himself was involved and was arrested later. The police successfully cracked that case and recovered the entire loot of stolen gold and arrested all the accused.
No cap on prices of cars for Guv, CM and judges in Maharashtra vehicle policy
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has approved a new vehicle policy that permits the governor, chief minister, deputy chief ministers, high court judge, and Lokayutka to buy vehicles of their choice without any cost restrictions. However, the ministers and secretaries are limited to a certain amount when purchasing vehicles for office use, as per a Government Resolution (GR). Since the vehicles have become more expensive now and inflation has also increased, the state has decided to expand the limit for purchasing the vehicles, the GR adds. While the governor, chief minister, deputy chief minister, high court judge and Lokayutka have been given the authority to buy vehicles of their choice, the cabinet ministers, chief secretary and secretary can spend only up to Rs 30 lakh. The spending limit for the advocate general, chairman of Maharashtra state public service commission etc, has been set at Rs 25 lakh. The district collector and police superintendent have an entitlement of Rs 15 lakh. In a bid to combat pollution, the state government is encouraging the purchase of electric vehicles. Criticising the move, Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal said it is well known that the state is reeling under a `9 lakh crore debt and loans are being taken to pay off the interest of the mounting amount. Regardless of it, the state government is indulging in squandering of state funds. He said in recent torrential rain has damaged over 40 lakh acres of standing crops, that were about to be harvested, and impacted 2,000 farmers, but one is talking about it and taking steps to stop the farmers suicides. The state government is discontinuing welfare schemes citing fund crunch but spending unlimited money on vehicles of their choice. Already, the CM and his two deputies are using vehicles worth crores, so should they be spending more on the luxuries at this juncture? People are watching everything and will give a befitting reply at the right time, said Sapkal.
Maharashtra, Finland team up to modernise historic Sassoon Dock in Mumbai
State govt and Finland to jointly undertake modernisation project
Mumbai weather update: Rainy and humid conditions expected with moderate air quality
Mumbai is set for a wet and humid day today, September 18, 2025, with patchy rain and temperatures around 29C, intensifying by late afternoon. Yesterday's air quality was moderate at AQI 55, with elevated CO levels. The city anticipates a rainy and humid week ahead, posing waterlogging risks.
Mumbai crime branch arrests Lodha Developers former director Rs 85 crore fraud
Paint thrown at statue of Bal Thackerays wife Meenatai in Mumbai
Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief, the son of Meenatai Thackeray, reached the spot and criticised the incident, saying this is the work of a person who is either ashamed of his parents or attempting to burn Maharashtra
2 brothers convicted in separate cases, one kills mother, another assaults kin in Mumbai
Mumbai: Cyber Police Bust Human Trafficking Racket, Arrest Accused in Mira Road
Rs 23 crore cement road blocks over 50% due to illegal parking in Mumbais Ulhasnagar
Court crossed limits, says HC, gives back 16-acre plot to bldr
Fallout of arrests over illegal Vasai bldgs: Just 1 town planner left, files pile up
3-language panel plans portal, to seek input from teachers
Two women Maoists killed in Gadchiroli encounter; 12 cadres surrender in Chhattisgarh
Security forces killed two women Maoists in Maharashtras Gadchiroli during an encounter with the C-60 commandos, seizing arms and literature. On the same day, 12 Maoists, including nine with bounties totaling 18 lakh, surrendered in Chhattisgarhs Narayanpur. Authorities assured rehabilitation under government policy.
Thane crime branch arrests man accused of murder absconding for 14 years
Mumbai court rejects ex-MP Padmasinh Patils plea to record depositions in 2006 murder trial
Abducted baby gets rescued by Thane railway police
SEC after SC rap: Will meet local body polls deadline
Mumbais Mira Road dog, Barfi, killed by eatery workers, over 150 citizens lodge police complain
Maharashtra govt and Finland to jointly modernise Mumbai's Sassoon Dock
Mumbais high court dismissed a plea against 'Jolly LLB 3' movie
Leopard strays from jungle and injures dog near Thanes residential society in suburban Mumbai
