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Thane talathi booked for demanding Rs 50,000 bribe in land transfer case

Siddhi Santosh Patkar, a Thane talathi under the Thane Tehsildar's jurisdiction, allegedly demanded a bribe to process the transfer of land records in the name of a housing society

29 April,2025 12:56 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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44-year-old man held with counterfeit currency in Bhiwandi

The police seized counterfeit notes from the accused, who had revealed that he had procured the notes from another Malegaon resident

29 April,2025 12:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Very shameless statement: Chandrashekhar Bawankule slams Vijay Wadettiwar

Bawankule termed the Congress leader's remark as very "shameful" and "insensitive" stating that PM Modi will teach a "lesson" to Pakistan

29 April,2025 12:24 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Former Mumbai mayor from Uddhav Thackeray faction joins Shinde-led Shiv Sena

Datta Dalvi, incidentally hails from Vikhroli, which is represented in the Maharashtra assembly by Sunil Raut, brother of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut

29 April,2025 11:57 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Fire department has failed to control it, says Zeeshan Siddique on Bandra blaze

Siddique alleged that the Bandra blaze, which began as a small spark around 4 AM, could have been easily brought under control if the fire brigade had responded effectively

29 April,2025 11:41 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mumbai: Businessman duped of Rs 12.2 lakh over forged admission promise in Thane

Three individuals have been booked in Thane for allegedly cheating a businessman of Rs 12.2 lakh by forging documents and falsely promising his son's admission into a junior college

29 April,2025 11:38 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Amur Falcon ‘Chiuluan 2’ reaches Gujarat after 3,100 km nonstop flight

Amur Falcons migrate from breeding grounds in eastern Asia to wintering grounds in southern Africa. To fuel up for their big open-water crossing which is the Indian Ocean, Amur Falcons stop over for 2 months in Doyang Dam Reservoir, Nagaland (INDIA)

29 April,2025 10:42 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mumbai weather updates: Hot and humid conditions continue, AQI remains good

Santacruz observatory in suburban Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 33.5 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 25.3 degrees Celsius

29 April,2025 12:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mumbai: Water supply to parts of city to be disrupted today; check details here

In an official statement on Monday, the BMC’s Public Relations Department announced that the work involves connecting a 900 mm x 900 mm water pipeline at Chamunda Nagar

29 April,2025 09:43 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Mumbai: Major fire at electronics goods showroom building in Bandra

The fire erupted around 4:10 a.m. at the Croma showroom located in the basement of Link Square Mall, a three-storey commercial complex on Linking Road. The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) received the first report at 4:11 a.m

29 April,2025 09:28 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Iconic Deccan Queen runs on diesel, stirring nostalgic concerns

Shocked commuters, rail enthusiasts see this as loss of prestige for iconic train, especially considering this is the Railways’ electrification centenary year

29 April,2025 12:41 PM IST | Rajendra B. Aklekar
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State govt to provide homes nearby; Elphinstone bridge stays open for now

After strident protests last week, state govt agrees to give houses to residents of all 19 buildings in the area in the same locality; bridge to stay open for now

29 April,2025 10:44 AM IST | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Teen falls off two-wheeler, gets crushed by truck in South Mumbai; driver held

Teen falls off two-wheeler, gets crushed by truck in South Mumbai; driver held

Police have apprehended the truck driver, who fled from the spot after the accident; the accident occurred on VP Road on Monday afternoon when the scooter attempted to overtake the heavy vehicle

29 April,2025 01:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Fire breaks out at Croma Showroom in Bandra, no injuries reported

    Mumbai: Fire breaks out at Croma Showroom in Bandra, no injuries reported

    A major fire broke out at the Croma showroom in Bandra West’s Link Square Mall early Tuesday morning, April 29, just a day after a similar incident at the Enforcement Directorate office in South Mumbai. The blaze, first reported at 4:11 am, was escalated to a Level-III emergency by 4:49 am. While no casualties were reported, the fire caused widespread panic as thick smoke engulfed the multi-storey building, severely affecting visibility. The Mumbai Fire Brigade deployed a massive response, including 12 fire engines, nine jumbo tankers, rescue units, and an emergency ambulance. The fire was mainly contained to the basement, but smoke spread quickly throughout the structure. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the blaze.

    29 April,2025 11:06 AM IST
    Police direct Navi Mumbai schools to conduct third-party audit of premises

    Police direct Navi Mumbai schools to conduct third-party audit of premises

    Officials of Zone-I of the Navi Mumbai police held a crucial meeting with heads of educational institutions within their jurisdiction on Monday, providing detailed guidelines for the mandated audit

    29 April,2025 01:20 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
    How Navi Mumbai solved its African drug cartel problem

    How Navi Mumbai solved its African drug cartel problem

    Mass raids led by officials exposed gangs operating behind fronts of restaurants; repeat offenders were identified using biometrics

    29 April,2025 08:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
    Mumbai: House help arrested for theft at actress’ home

    Mumbai: House help arrested for theft at actress’ home

    Stolen jewellery is worth Rs 34.49L; complaint filed by Nehaa Malik’s mother; the accused was arrested from JB Nagar in Andheri and police have recovered the stolen jewellery

    29 April,2025 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
    Car jumps divider, collides with other vehicles on Mumbai’s WEH; five injured

    Car jumps divider, collides with other vehicles on Mumbai’s WEH; five injured

    According to the police, the collision took place after the 41-year-old driver lost control while trying to overtake other vehicles. The car driven by the Malad resident jumped the divider, resulting in a collision with other vehicles

    28 April,2025 10:36 PM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
    Drugs worth Rs 8.15 crore seized from cement godown; two held

    Drugs worth Rs 8.15 crore seized from cement godown; two held

    The accused told the police that the drugs were made by a man at his cement godown, following which the officials raided the premises and recovered 4.5 kg of the contraband, an official said

    28 April,2025 05:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Mumbai: Three family members acquitted in Thane suicide abetment case

    Mumbai: Three family members acquitted in Thane suicide abetment case

    A sessions court in Maharashtra's Thane district has acquitted three members of a family accused of abetting a man's suicide over an alleged property dispute, citing lack of evidence

    28 April,2025 02:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Mumbai Police arrest five cyber fraudsters, suspect hawala connections

    Mumbai Police arrest five cyber fraudsters, suspect hawala connections

    The investigation stemmed from a cheating complaint lodged with police in Vakola in January. The complainant claimed he was tricked to transfer Rs 3.41 lakh

    28 April,2025 10:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Parents protest at Navi Mumbai school over alleged abuse of 4-year-old student

    Parents protest at Navi Mumbai school over alleged abuse of 4-year-old student

    The police have arrested the driver in connection with the incident, which occurred on April 22. A case has been registered against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

    28 April,2025 10:32 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
    Flower seller stabbed to death inside APMC market in Kalyan

    Flower seller stabbed to death inside APMC market in Kalyan

    However, when the consignment arrived, Karla allegedly took possession of all five bundles without handing over the accused’s share

    28 April,2025 08:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
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