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A three-vehicle accident took place on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway at Borghat on Saturday afternoon after an Eicher tempo rammed into another Eicher tempo travelling ahead, which then hit a container parked on the side of the road. Two people died on the spot and another was serio...
MUMBAI: The Mumbai police crime branch has arrested two candidates and two middlemen in connection with the paper leak of the competitive examination held by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) for recruitment of drug inspectors in the Food and Drugs Administration (...
Local residents, police officers and fire brigade personnel reached the spot, rescued the teenager and removed the damaged vehicle from the tracks.
MUMBAI: A special PMLA court has cleared the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) bid to bring back Sagar Paresh Mehta, a key accused in the ₹177-crore Torres Jewellery money-laundering case, from the United Arab Emirates, where he was arrested after nearly two years on the run...
Patna, September 26, 2026: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant held an open-house interaction with students of Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna, on Saturday, answering questions on police action against student protesters, transparency in the Collegium system, rising ...
Mumbai, September 26, 2026: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai, has busted an organised gold smuggling syndicate that allegedly transported and delivered around 318 kg of foreign-origin gold, valued at approximately Rs 475 crore, through a pan-India courier net...
Mumbai, September 26, 2026: The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Mumbai, has directed National Insurance Company Ltd to pay Rs 2.46 crore, along with 7.5% annual interest, to the family of a 39-year-old man who died in 2019 from injuries sustained in a road accident in Vikh...
Mumbai, September 26, 2026: The Bombay High Court has refused to transfer the investigation into the 2018 death of a 15-year-old boy, whose two visually impaired parents had suspected foul play and sought a fresh probe, holding that the material on record supported the police con...
Navi Mumbai, September 26, 2026: An 18-year-old man has been booked by CBD police for allegedly allowing his 17-year-old friend to drive a Honda City that later plunged around 70 feet from Parsik Hill onto the Belapur-Uran railway tracks, leaving the minor seriously injured on Th...
Mumbai, September 26, 2026: A fatal road crash allegedly involving alcohol often ended with the accused securing bail quickly, but a series of high-profile drunk-driving and hit-and-run cases in Mumbai and the metropolitan region in recent years has seen police make arrests soon ...
Mumbai, September 26, 2026: As investigations into financial crimes involving digital and cyber elements become increasingly complex in India, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has extended its agreement with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, to streng...
The incident occurred after an air cylinder near the tyre of a tractor used for blasting work exploded
Mumbai: A 61-year-old retired senior technician from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) was allegedly duped of Rs24.80 lakh by cyber fraudsters who posed as Crime Investigation Department (CID) officials and threatened him with a money-laundering case, police said. Victim R...
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has transferred the investigation into the suicide case of advocate Sarita Khanchandani to the Kalyan Crime Branch, directing the Vithalwadi police to immediately hand over the case papers. The order came after the deceased’s husband, advocate Purush...
Mumbai: Carpenters will be eligible for accidental insurance cover of up to Rs 2 lakh, scholarships for meritorious students and other welfare benefits under a new programme announced on National Carpenters’ Day on September 24. Action TESA Launches Four Welfare Schemes The benef...
Assistant police inspector Amit Deokar had received information that wildlife articles were being transported in an ambulance that was expected to reach the area...
Pune: Pune's Ganeshotsav ended after an extended immersion procession that lasted 33 hours and 33 minutes, according to Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar. The final Ganpati idol moved through Tilak Chowk at around 6.15 pm on Saturday, marking the end of the main procession a...
Thane: A moving Maruti Omni car caught fire near Upvan Lake in Upvan, Thane (West), on Saturday morning. Prompt action by the Thane Fire Brigade brought the blaze under control within half an hour, preventing any major mishap. Fire Brigade Rushes To Spot According to official sou...
Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja is known for attracting lakhs of devotees during Ganesh Chaturthi. Among the many rituals associated with the celebrated Ganpati idol is a special tradition involving the Mumbai Fire Brigade, which pays a ceremonial salute to Lalbaugcha Raja every ...
Pune: Bigg Boss Marathi fame reel star Divya Shinde and eight to 10 others have been booked by Kale Padal police for allegedly demanding ₹5 lakh from a retired Pune Cantonment Board chief medical officer and assaulting him at his residence after he refused to pay. The suspects ha...
India retained their Asian Games kabaddi crown with a thrilling 39-34 victory over Iran in the men’s final at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. In a fiercely contested encounter, both teams fought for every point before India held their nerve in a nail-biting finish. The victory secured another...
Pimpri-Chinchwad: A police constable with the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police, who had been missing for two days, was found dead near the bus depot in Transport Nagar, Nigdi, on Saturday morning. The deceased has been identified as Vijay Koli, who was posted as a Radio Telegraphic Police...
Mumbai: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, has seized 9.40 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at around Rs 14.81 crore from three passengers arriving from Dubai at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, officials said. The passen...
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Crime Branch on Friday arrested a man in Mumbai for allegedly sending a death threat to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on WhatsApp. The threatening message was sent to the Dial-112 helpline WhatsApp number operated from the Radio Headquarte...
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MP rain alert: Heavy rainfall is likely to continue in eastern Madhya Pradesh over the next 48 hours. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a heavy to very heavy rainfall alert has been issued for 18 districts, including Jabalpur and Rewa, for Saturday. An Orang...
A stone was thrown at the Duronto Express after it passed Borkhedi station in Maharashtra. Window glasses in coaches A-1, B-2, and B-5 were shattered due to the incident. Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police conducted a thorough search in the surrounding areas. ...
Aichi-Nagoya: Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen bowed out of the men’s singles competition at the Asian Games 2026 after suffering a three-game defeat against Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew in the opening round on Saturday. Asian Games 2026 | Badminton Men’s Singles – Round of 32 Lakshya Sen...
Mumbai: Gajanan Rajmane, an officer of the Maharashtra State Police Service (SPS), is currently serving as the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), North Zone III, Mumbai. His office is located at the Dahisar Police Station campus, Shailendra Nagar, S.V. Road, Dahisar (East). The...
Indian cyclist Meenakshi Rohilla is set to represent the country at the Asian Games 2026, completing a remarkable journey that began with cycling being introduced to her as part of rehabilitation. Speaking to The Free Press Journal , Rohilla revealed that she initially had no int...
The four were arrested on September 24 by a special investigation team probing the alleged unauthorised circulation of the confidential question paper for financial gain, the Crime Branch said...
National Commission for Scheduled Castes conducts an inquiry after allegations of caste-based harassment; Athwale visits institute, demands independent probe, says will write to Pralhad Joshi...
Mumbai: Four people participating in the “KG Markcha Raja” procession were injured after a Honda City allegedly being driven rashly and negligently hit them near Indra Tower on Kaka Saheb Gadgil Marg in Prabhadevi on July 25. According to the police, the car, bearing registration...
Sahil Wakode, an IIT Bombay student, died by suicide on September 18, raising allegations of caste discrimination. His parents spent eight hours at the Crime Branch office discussing their concerns about his treatment at the institute. The investigation is ongoing, with authoriti...
Mumbai: At least 10 people were safely rescued after a fire broke out in a ground-plus-four-storey building near Mumbadevi Temple in Bhuleshwar on Friday afternoon. Mumbai Fire Brigade personnel rescued those stranded on the upper floors and brought the blaze under control within...
Thane: In a tragic turn of events sent shockwaves through the local law enforcement community, a 56-year-old Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) from the Chitalsar police station was brutally attacked and killed late Thursday night while conducting night patrol duty. Also Watch: The decea...
Mumbai: Six Afghan nationals were arrested at Mumbai International Airport between August 1 and September 22 for allegedly travelling on fraudulently obtained Indian passports. Sahar police have registered five FIRs. Also Watch: Investigators said the accused had entered India on...
Pune: Three people have been arrested and a 17-year-old juvenile has been detained in connection with the murder of 28-year-old Sagar Ramchandra Palve at Ranjhe in Bhor taluka on September 6. According to police, Palve was attacked late at night near Sai Suppliers cement shop aft...
Pune: As lakhs of devotees are expected to gather to witness the Ganesh Visarjan processions, the traffic police have made special medical arrangements along all four immersion routes. A total of 27 ambulances equipped with doctors and essential medical facilities will remain sta...
The Mumbai Traffic Police have announced extensive arrangements across Colaba and Cuffe Parade, Marine Drive, Girgaon-Kalbadevi, Nagpada, Lalbaug-Parel, Dadar-Shivaji Park and several parts of the eastern and western suburbs to facilitate immersion processions and manage the expe...
Families of the deceased workers from the Bhakti Park accident will receive financial assistance totaling over Rs 84 lakh. Each family will get Rs 26 lakh from the MMRDA, including funeral expenses and payments to spouses. Additionally, statutory compensation amounts to around Rs...
New Delhi: Consumer electronics and appliances maker Ekkaa Electronics (India) Ltd has filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 725 crore through an Initial Public Offering (IPO), as the company looks to strengthen its balance sheet and fund its working capital ...
Mumbai: 22-year-old IIT-Bombay student, Sahil Wakode, spoke to several friends and expressed regret after he was caught allegedly copying during an examination on September 18, hours before he was found dead in his hostel room, according to the Mumbai Police Crime Branch. The Cri...
Mumbai: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Drug Inspector examination question paper leak case has arrested two candidates and two middlemen, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 11. Also Watch: The MPSC had ...
Madhya Pradesh Weather Update: A fresh weather system has intensified over the region, triggering a heavy rain alert in Madhya Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for very heavy rainfall in 13 districts, including Jabalpur, on Friday. Sev...
Mumbai: Mumbai is gearing up for Anant Chaturdashi on Friday, September 25, with thousands of Ganpati idols set to be immersed across the city. Large crowds are expected along major procession routes and at immersion spots, including Girgaon Chowpatty, prompting the Mumbai Traffi...
