Mumbai updates: 'CM Shinde must take all parties in confidence before any decision' says Pawar on border row

Pune businessman cheated of Rs 55 lakh by fraudsters assuring franchise in cricket league 

A 41-year-old businessman from Pune was allegedly cheated of Rs 55 lakh on the pretext of getting a franchise of a team in USA Cricket League, police said on Tuesday.

A case has been registered against five persons from Mumbai, who allegedly cheated the complainant, an official said.

Mumbai logs 8 new COVID-19 cases, zero death; active tally at 50

Maha leaders fume at violence against state vehicles in K'taka

Hours after some Maharashtra vehicles were attacked and pelted with stones in Belgaum border district of Karnataka, leaders across political parties in this state breathed fire at the neighbour, with warnings, ultimatum and dark threats of repercussions, here on Tuesday.

The state political atmosphere suddenly witnessed a raise in the temperature when certain activists of the Kannada Rakshan Vedike targeted buses and trucks from Maharashtra, resulting in huge traffic chaos on the Belgaum border.

Maha: Seven habitual offenders externed from three districts

The police have externed seven habitual offenders hailing from Bhiwandi town in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said on Tuesday. As per an order issued by deputy commissioner zone II Bhiwandi Navnath Dhawale, the accused have been externed from the limits of Thane, Raigad and Mumbai districts. The accused are residents of Kongaon, Shantinagar, Bhoiwada, and Nizampura police station limits, the official said.

Woman, child injured in an acid attack by husband's ex-lover in Nagpur

Belagavi border row: Shiv Sena (UBT) workers paint Karnataka buses with 'Jai Maharashtra' graffiti in Pune city

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar on border issue: Despite CM Shinde's talk with Karnataka CM, he has not shown any softness on the issue...One must not test our (Maharashtra) patience..

On the occasion of Mahaparinirvana Day, thousands of followers lit candles under the statue of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar at Court Naka in Thane

NCP leader paid tribute to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas

Fire breaks out in a godown in Pune's Akurdi region, the company was incense stick manufacturer. The reason of fire is yet to be ascertained.

Followers of Ambedkar partaking in cultural activities on Mahaparinirvan Diwas at Chaityabhoomi

Conman dupes parents worth over Rs 1 lakh with BJP leader Ashish Shelar’s letterhead

The Borivali police have tracked a conman who allegedly forged the letterhead of BJP leader Ashish Shelar and duped the parents of a student worth over Rs 1 lakh by promising admission. Mr. Shelar's personal assistant registered a complaint with the Borivali police on Monday.

According to the police, the parents of a student from Bandra were promised admission by the suspect, who used a fake letterhead belonging to Mr. Shelar and also forged his digital signature. He took Rs 130,000 from the parents for the ‘so-called’ favor.

Traffic police’s seat belt drive nets 48,000 offenders in 15 days

In a fortnight starting Nov 15, 48,735 car drivers and passengers, including those seated at the rear, have been penalised for not wearing seat belts, data from the Mumbai Traffic Police reveal.

On Oct 14, the police had issued an order making the wearing of seat belts by all occupants of motor cars compulsory from Nov 1, a deadline that was extended to Nov 10 to give more time to the police to spread awareness.

The data reveal that 19,495 motorists (drivers) and 29,240 rear-seat passengers have been penalised for not buckling up.

Eastern Express Highway sees heavy traffic congestion; commuters plan travel accordinly

Thousands of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's followers queued outside Chaityabhoomi since last night to pay their respects on his 66th death anniversary; Babasaheb was cremated at Chaityabhoomi and is since a place of pilgrimage

Air Quality Index of the most significant places across the city dips to 'very poor'

NCP leaders including Ajit Pawar paid respects to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on his 66th death anniversary

Due to Girder Work traffic Movement is slow At JVLR: Mumbai traffic cops

Heavy traffic from Bhandup to Gandhi Nagar, Vikhroli; commuters plan your travel accordingly

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid floral tributes to Dr BR Ambedkar on his 66th death annivrsary at Chaityabhoomi in city today.

Heavy traffic congestion on Eastern Express Highway, from Bhandup to Powai; commuters plan travel accordingly

Chaityabhoomi all set to host Ambedkar followers on his 66th death anniversary

Chaityabhoomi is ready to host Dr BR Ambedkar’s followers who are in Mumbai to mark his 66^th death anniversary.

Observed as Mahaparinirvan Diwas (Dec 6), the day draws thousands of people from across the state at Shivaji Park in Dadar. 

Facilities for visitors

The BMC has also provided various facilities at Rajgruha, the residence of Dr Ambedkar at Dadar Hindu Colony. Tents have been set up at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar College in Wadala, at the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and six municipal schools. 

Besides, there are VIP rooms, a control room, primary health facilities, ambulances, drinking water, toilets, benches and lighting facilities along with charging points.