The Central government on Wednesday began a process of formulating a comprehensive safe city plans for women in eight metropolitan cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Lucknow and Hyderabad. The process was started in the Steering Committee meeting constituted by the Home Ministry under the chairmanship of Union[Read More…]
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Mamata cares for Mukesh Ambani, not for those dying from dengue: Vijayvargiya
BJP national General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya on Thursday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for meeting industrialist Mukesh Ambani in Mumbai at a time when her state is in the grip of dengue. “You are in Mumbai to meet Mukesh Ambani. A 21-year-old youth died in Kolkata’s alleys due[Read More…]
World Bank rankings on ‘Ease of Doing Business’ not based on ground reality: Congress
The Congress on Wednesday said that World Bank’s “Ease of Doing Business” global rankings is “not based on ground reality” as it has not taken into account the impact of GST and demonetisation, and the survey is confined only to Mumbai and New Delhi. “We, as a party, are not[Read More…]
40% seats on Mumbai-Ahmedabad trains go vacant: RTI reply
As the Narendra Modi government proceeds with the grandiose plans for a Bullet Train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, a RTI query has revealed that over 40 percent of seats on all the trains on this sector go vacant causing huge losses to Western Railway. According to RTI replies received by[Read More…]
Mumbai: Woman allegedly beaten up by man, CCTV records incident
A minor girl was allegedly molested on a busy street in Mumbai and was badly beaten up after she raised an alarm by a youth. The incident happened on 17 October and was captured by a CCTV camera. The police have registered a case against the accused. In a complaint[Read More…]
Special Rajdhani between Delhi-Mumbai: Travel time reduced with flat increase in fares
The Indian Railways will launch a special Rajdhani train between two metro cities, Delhi and Mumbai from Monday. The special Rajdhani will reduce the travel time by two hours and will not have the flexi-fare system. The train will run from Delhi on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 4.15 pm.[Read More…]
Kundan Shah, director of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, passes away at 70
Bollywood filmmaker, Kundan Shah, passed away in his sleep of a heart attack in Mumbai at 5 am on Saturday. The director of classic movie, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, was 70 years old. His famous works include movies like ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron’ (1983), ‘Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa’ (1993) and[Read More…]
Hrithik Roshan-Kangana Ranaut controversy: Rakesh Roshan opens up
Filmmaker and Hrithik Roshan’s father, Rakesh Roshan has finally reacted on Hrithik-Kangana Ranaut controversy, days after Roshan’s complaint against Kangana appeared on a news Channel. Weeks back, Kangana reopened the ugly battle by spilling the beans about her alleged relationship with Hrithik. On Monday, Hrithik officially filed a complaint against[Read More…]
Mumbai: 22 killed, many hurt in stampede at Elphinstone station footbridge
At least 22 commuters were killed and 39 others were injured in a stampede on a foot overbridge at Elphinstone Road railway station in Mumbai on Friday. President Ram Nath Kovind expressed sorrow over the death of 22 people. He said, “Anguished by the loss of lives in the stampede[Read More…]
Unemployed, couple ends life in Mumbai’s Malad
Caught in the vicious circle of unemployment, a Mumbai-based couple committed suicide on Friday evening. They were residents of Malad area, who ended their lives by hanging themselves from the ceiling of their house at around 8.30 pm. They have been identified as Dhanraj (24) and Kajal (19). The bodies[Read More…]
Heavy rainfall lashes Mumbai, warnings continue
Since the last 24 hours, the city of Mumbai has recorded 210 mm of rainfall. It started on Tuesday afternoon and lashed many parts of the city. The MeT department said that the coastal city recorded 303 mm and Dahanu near Mumbai recorded 304 mm of rainfall till 8:30 AM[Read More…]
Mumbai’s iconic RK Studio catches fire
Fire broke out at Mumbai’s iconic RK Studio on Saturday afternoon. It was confined to the electric wing of the studio, according to news agency ANI. Six fire brigades have reached the spot to douse the fire and five water tankers have also been called in to assist the firefighters[Read More…]
Mumbai building collapse: 33 dead, police file case of accidental death
The fire brigade officials on Friday said 33 people have died in the collapse of a 117-year-old building with residences, godowns and a play school in Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai. They said nine more bodies were recovered from the debris in the overnight search and rescue operations, reported The Hindu.[Read More…]
Mumbai: Five dead, people told to stay home in more heavy rain
The weather office has issued a “red alert” for heavy rain on Wednesday in Mumbai. The city has reported nearly 300 mm of rain in some parts on Tuesday, at least 10 times more than usual. Five people were killed in incidents attributed to the nonstop downpour. Schools and colleges[Read More…]
Maharashtra: In wake of price rise, man steals tomatoes worth Rs 57,000
The effect of price rise of vegetables seems to come down heavily on a Mumbai resident. A 54-year-old man had stolen tomatoes worth Rs 57,000 from the shop of Jagat Shrivastava in Dahisar on 18 July. He was arrested by Mumbai’s Dahisar Police on Wednesday. Earlier, over 300 kilograms of[Read More…]
Shops, hotels, theatres to stay open 24×7 in Maharashtra soon
The Maharashtra government has cleared a shops and establishment bill, which will let stores, hotels, theaters and multiplexes in Mumbai to remain open seven days a week and operate round the clock. Presently, shops have to close by 10 pm, commercial establishments by 9.30 pm and restaurants by 12.30 am.[Read More…]
After silent march, Maratha students to get concession in fees
Soon after the massive rally by the Maratha Kranti Morcha, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced various schemes and benefits to the community. The benefits of concessions in fees to 605 vocational courses, earlier applicable only to the other backward classes, will now be extended to students from the Maratha[Read More…]
Mumbai: Lakhs participate in the Maratha protest; traffic slows down
After 57 protest march last year, the Maratha Kranti Morcha has taken out its “biggest” silent protest in Mumbai on Wednesday. The protest demanding reservation in jobs has started from Jijamata Udyan in Byculla and is expected to culminate at Azad Maidan by 5 pm. With more than three lakh[Read More…]
Mumbai to witness the ‘biggest’ silent march on Wednesday
Mumbai is soon to witness the ‘biggest’ silent rally on Wednesday after the first march in Aurangabad by the Maratha Kranti Morcha which was followed by other cities across Maharashtra. According to the organisers of the march, this silent protest is a peaceful way demanding reservation in jobs and educational[Read More…]
Mumbai: Cops suspects online ‘suicide challenge’ as reason behind teen’s death
After a 14-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide by jumping from fifth floor in Mumbai, the police are probing if the death is linked to online ‘Blue Whale suicide’ challenge. Blue Whale suicide challenge is an online social media group that allegedly provokes teens to kill themselves to win the challenge.[Read More…]
Mumbai: Heavy rain and potholes leaves the city damaged
Mumbai monsoon is famous and is a relief for the locals from scorching heat and humidity. During the monsoon, the city which never sleeps turns more beautiful and people of the city fall deeper in love with it. More dreams are seen and more are accomplished during Mumbai monsoon. However,[Read More…]
Non-commuters use free Wi-Fi to watch porn at Mumbai station
Railway authorities seem to face a negative outcome of giving access to free internet and wi-fi at suburban railway stations in Mumbai. Non-commuters and potential miscreants have been found to be using free wi-fi to watch porn inside the station. In an attempt to get rid of the problem, railway[Read More…]
Mumbai: A man dressed as traffic cop plundered motorist for three months
Mumbaikars need to beware as a 34- year-old man was arrested Thursday for allegedly posing as a traffic constable at JVPD junction in Juhu. He allegedly took bribes from motorists in different areas of the city for around three months. After the arrest police identified him as Mohnsin Wazir Sayyed. The[Read More…]
30,000 women pushed into sex slavery yearly; Mumbai to find ways to deal with menace
As a large number of women, approx over 30,000, are pushed into sex slavery every year through trafficking in the nation, the Maharashtra State Commission for Women (MSCW) plans to form an international forum. It will also hold a two-day conference in Mumbai on July 27 and 28 to address[Read More…]
Making money by shaming someone wrong: PM look alike to AIB
MP Ramachandran is a common man who resembles none other than Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. He rose to limelight after being recently used in a meme by the All India Bakchod (AIB), alongside a photo of Modi with a Snapchat dog filter. After, the comedian group landed into trouble for[Read More…]