The officials added that damaged sections of old cables were sometimes temporarily repaired by wrapping them with insulating tape. However, excessive heat, the weather, and the electrical load can cause the insulation and cables to deteriorate further, increasing the risk of short circuits and fires
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A single-judge bench of justice Milind Jadhav said that third-year college students are mature and possess a reasonable degree of life experience
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MUMBAI: In a couple of days, Tanmay Shinde, 17, will walk out of hospital with a second chance at life – thanks to his new heart
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A single-judge bench of justice N J Jamadar observed that a “neighbourhood school” described under the Act cannot be construed in a “rigid and pedantic manner”...
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The searches also led to the recovery of incriminating documents and digital devices containing details relevant to the case, according to officials aware of the developments...
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Election officials have prepared lists of electors who have been unable to submit the required documents despite repeated follow-ups, and the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Maharashtra, has begun publishing details of such electors on its website...
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The 36-minute documentary, titled “How Adani and Modi stole India”, was created by Indian-American entrepreneur and Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia
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The proposal tabled at the Improvements committee on Thursday seeks to renew the contract of Parel Chemist from August 20, 2026, to August 19, 2031. Two corporators, Congress leader Ashraf Azmi and Meher Mohsin Haider have urged the BMC to invite fresh bids...
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MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has tightened land registration rules to prevent the sale of jointly held land without other co-owners’ knowledge or consent...
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The proposal, based on a recommendation from the state urban development department (UDD), was first placed before the committee on August 12. It was passed after two months under Section 64(3A) of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888,which provides for deemed approval of c...
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The court was hearing a bunch of petitions over the continued dumping of municipal solid waste at the Kanjurmarg landfill
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During a press conference in Jalna district, Manoj Jarange-Patil released purported audio clips of BJP leaders discussing money allegedly paid to him to control the political narrative...
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Mumbai recorded an AQI of 102 on Thursday, placing it in the unhealthy category. The city has experienced unhealthy air quality on 10 days so far this month...
