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IIT Bombay alumni seek fair probe into student's suicide, appeal against 'media trial'

IIT Bombay alumni seek fair probe into student's suicide, appeal against 'media trial'

India vs New Zealand T20Is: Rachin Ravindra Ruled Out With Shoulder Injury As Adam Milne Returns To Kiwi Squad After A Year

Christchurch: Batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the T20I series against India due to the shoulder injury, as New Zealand named a 16-man squad for the five-match series, with Adam Milne making a return after a year. BREAKING Rachin Ravindra has been ruled o...

Asian Games 2026: Manu Bhaker And Mirabai Chanu Headline India's Medal Hopes On Action-Packed Day In Aichi-Nagoya

Aichi-Nagoya: Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Mirabai Chanu will headline India's campaign on a packed day at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya on Wednesday, with shooting, weightlifting, badminton and several other disciplines offering medal opportunities, according to Oly...

'Blood-stained ice, cockroaches': Mumbai's iconic Gallops restaurant loses licence

The FDA suspended the food licence of Gallops restaurant located in RWITC due to hygiene issues. Food inspectors discovered various violations including contaminated ice and live cockroaches. Additionally, Gurukrupa Dairy Products was found blending counterfeit ghee with compromi...

Meet Dr Mohit Kumar Garg: The 2014-Batch IPS Officer Overseeing Mumbai's High-Profile Celebrity Belt

Mumbai: Dr Mohit Kumar Garg, a 2014-batch IPS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, is currently serving as the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), West Region - Zone II, Mumbai. His office is located at the Bandra Police Station Compound, Hill Road, Bandra (West). The Bandra, Khar,...

Asian Games 2026: Double Olympic Medallist Manu Bhaker Qualifies For Women's 10m Air Pistol Final In 3rd Place

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has qualified for the women’s 10m air pistol final after finishing third in the qualification round at the Asian Games. Bhaker produced a strong performance in the qualification stage to secure her place among the finalists. The Indian shooter...

Bombay high court orders MTNL to pay compensation for 6,900 sq m Bhayandar land

The court directed the Maharashtra government to determine compensation using the land’s 2005 market value and rental dues for the 1989-2005 period.

Parking, EV charging among 5,000 suggestions on coop housing society bylaws

While the draft bylaws say that any EV charging equipment installed exclusively by a member within their allocated space is the financial responsibility of that member...

Student penalised ₹50 for bringing methi to school, civic body sends notice to school

This is the second incident around the food choices in Mira-Bhayandar school that has created an outrage, initiating a debate on why to impose dietary choices on students...

Maharashtra mulls clubbing FSI for redevelopment in Mumbai airport funnel zone

Buildings in the funnel zone have height restrictions, which prevent developers from using the entire FSI otherwise available to a redevelopment project....

Baba Siddique murder: SC refuses bail to man accused of harbouring alleged shooter

Justices J B Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran observed that they found “no good ground to interfere” with the April 24 order of the Bombay high court

CID probes death of man at CSMT after alleged RPF detention

Imran Shaikh Patel, from Khandwa in MP, was found unconscious inside a CSMT restroom on September 18 and was later declared dead at St George Hospital

Gallops at Mahalaxmi Race Course loses licence due to live cockroaches, ants in kitchen

FDA officials seized 4,646 kg of adulterated and mislabelled products worth more than ₹15 lakh from Gurukrupa Dairy Products.

BMC proposes VJTI to conduct audit for ₹1,354-cr GMLR Phase 4

The civic body has also sought permission to appoint VJTI without fresh tenders, pointing out that the institute is on the state government’s empanelled list for third-party quality audits...

'Don't post court documents on X': Bombay HC's warning to Vijay Mallya, seeks fresh affidavit from SBI

The Enforcement Directorate, in its affidavit filed before the Bombay High Court, had accepted that it had recovered ₹14,000 crore from Mallya.

MPSC exam pattern could revert to multiple-choice questions, says CM Fadnavis

The existing descriptive pattern was introduced in 2022 after a committee recommended replacing the earlier selected-answer format.

Additional FSI to be available indefinitely in BKC

The notice was issued weeks after a clutch of developers’ bodies met the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and requested for an indefinite extension of the timeline to avail additional FSI at a promotional rate in the BKC...

Storekeeper booked over wooden plank collapse at Metro 9 site

Rajendra Kamble, senior inspector, Kashimira police station said that they have written to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) seeking an explanation regarding the incident...

Lavani’s leading light Shakuntala Nagarkar passes away at 66

Lavani artists are often celebrated for their command of shringar, but what Shakubai possessed was a far more expansive understanding of performance.

From Insta ‘likes’ to quick commerce deliveries, warring couples gather digital ammo to slug it out in court

At a time when people choose to amplify their lives on social media, a person’s digital footprint becomes evidence for divorce lawyers to draw up their character sketch before the family court...

Ramkrishna Nagar in Khar to undergo cluster redevelopment

Constructed by Mhada in 1985, Ramkrishna Nagar comprises 19 buildings, including 18 residential buildings and one office building

IIT-Bombay suicide: Students differ over campus protests

One student group wants an independent probe and further action against Prof Doolla, while another backs the administration’s handling of the inquiry.

IIT-B suicide: Parents insist on arrest of IIT Bombay director, professor; warn of hunger strike if no action taken

The parents also said that if no arrests were made by Tuesday night, they would launch a hunger strike at the institute from Wednesday.

Cabinet sub-committee under revenue minister to oversee urgent drought relief

On Wednesday, the chief minister will visit drought-affected areas in Latur, Dhanrashiv and Solapur districts, officials said

Angel One founder buys Juhu bldg for ₹711 cr

The upcoming property which will have three-, four- and five-bedroom apartments is located in Juhu Tara Road, and will be ready for possession in 2029

Reprieve for Vishaka Raut as Supreme Court allows her to continue as corporator for now

Raut’s caste certificate was invalidated by the Palghar committee, prompting the BMC to disqualify her and triggering a legal challenge over the vacant ward....

Wife booked for abetting husband’s suicide

The 39-year-old man was found dead on the tracks between Jogeshwari and Ram Mandir stations on Monday

'Bihar Boys United By Cricket': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Gifts Jersey To Japan's Cricketer Abhishek Anand; Poses With Ishan Kishan

Bihar-born cricketer Abhishek Anand shared a special moment with fellow Bihar cricketers Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after Japan's clash against India, celebrating their shared roots and love for the sport. Anand, who represents the Japan national cricket team, posed al...

Bombay high court calls for ban on street firecrackers during festivities, strict noise curbs

The court directed Maharashtra and Mumbai Police to enforce decibel limits during religious processions and take action against noise pollution violators....

PMLA court takes cognisance of ₹4,957-Cr bank fraud case against 34

The court on Monday summoned all 34 accused to appear on October 21 and said the material before it showed a “consistent and systematic course of conduct” involving the alleged siphoning of money from a consortium of the 17 banks led by Bank of Baroda...

IIT-Bombay suicide case: Sahil Wakode's father threatens hunger strike from today

Sahil Wakode, a second-year BTech student, tragically died by suicide on the IIT-Bombay campus. Following his death, his father, Ravindra, announced a hunger strike if officials involved are not arrested. IIT-Bombay formed a 10-member committee to investigate the circumstances su...

‘Let adults decide’: After Maharashtra UCC panel exit, Justice Chavan talks about ‘minimum government’ in personal lives

‘Blood on ice’: Mumbai’s 40-year-old Gallops shut after FDA raid

IIT-Bombay suicide case: Prof Suryanarayana Doolla sent on leave, faculties of more IITs seek fair probe

IIT-Bombay's board of governors has requested that Prof Suryanarayana Doolla go on leave due to scrutiny. This followed the tragic suicide of BTech student Sahil Wakode last Friday. A 10-member committee has been established to investigate the circumstances surrounding the studen...

570% hike in entertainment tax: Movie tickets, concerts in Mumbai likely to get costlier – What changes?

FPJ Exclusive | From Working At 13 To Representing India At Asian Games: 23-Year-Old Arun's Remarkable Journey From Financial Struggles To Sepak Takraw Glory

At just 23, Delhi’s Arun is set to represent India at his second Asian Games, competing in the men’s team regu and quadrant events in sepak takraw. His journey to the continental stage has been anything but easy, having balanced school, work and training from the age of 13 amid f...

Massive ₹1.19 Crore Drug Haul In Indore As DRI Arrests Nigerian Woman With Amphetamine, MDMA

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested a Nigerian woman travelling in a bus from Indore to Pune carrying narcotics and psychotropic drugs from Indore on Monday, officials said on Tuesday. Acting on specific intelligence that a female p...

Asian Games: BCCI President Mithun Manhas, Sachin Tendulkar Hail Indian Women's Team For Winning Gold Medal

New Delhi, Sep 22: BCCI president Mithun Manhas and batting great Sachin Tendulkar congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team after it bagged a second successive gold medal at the Asian Games with a thumping 147-run win over Sri Lanka in the final of the 2026 edition on Tuesda...

Maharashtra Tribal Development Department’s Seva Sankalp Abhiyan To Focus On Welfare Delivery, Health And Education

Mumbai: Tribal Development Minister Ashok Uike has directed officials to ensure effective implementation of the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ being conducted by the Tribal Development Department from September 17 to October 17, 2026. Chairing a review meeting on the campaign, Uike said ...

Maharashtra Universities To Hold Student Marathi Literary Conferences Ahead Of 100th Sahitya Sammelan

Mumbai: Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil has directed public, self-financed and deemed universities across the state to organise one-day Marathi literary conferences for students ahead of the 100th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan. Uni...

Parel Cha Raja Celebrates 80th Year With 23-Foot Warkari Ganesh Idol And Pandharpur-Themed Setup

Mumbai: The Parel Vibhag Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal is celebrating its 80th year this year. Popularly known as Parel Cha Raja, the Ganesh idol at the mandal has been given a unique Pandharpur theme this year. As part of the elaborate decoration depicting Pandharpur, a 23-foot-...

Konkan Crop Loss Review: Maharashtra Orders Field Assessments, Insurance And NDRF Aid For Farmers

Mumbai: Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne on Tuesday directed officials to conduct field-level assessments of crop losses in Konkan caused by prolonged breaks in rainfall and ensure that farmers receive timely assistance through crop insurance, NDRF norms and various governme...

Maharashtra To Add 1,756 New Emergency Ambulances With Advanced Medical Facilities Under 108 Service

Mumbai: New ambulances under Maharashtra’s Emergency Medical Services Project will soon be inducted into government service, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Tuesday after inspecting the vehicles and directing officials to expedite the process of putting them into oper...

IIT Bombay Alumni Association Seeks Fair Probe Into Sahil Wakode Death, Warns Against Media Trials

Mumbai: The IIT Bombay Alumni Association (IITBAA) has called for a fair, transparent and speedy investigation into the death of a second-year student, while cautioning against online speculation, media trials and premature conclusions against individuals. In a statement issued o...

Maharashtra SIR: 30% electorate likely to be disenfranchised, says Congress

Congress delegation flags SIR anomalies to Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer, seeks two-month extension

Maharashtra Road Safety Council Meets After 3 Years As State Records 1.17 Lakh Accidents And 50,488 Deaths

Mumbai: After a gap of more than three years, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday convened the State Road Safety Council meeting at Mantralaya, with the state recording more than 1.17 lakh road accidents and 50,488 fatalities since the council last met in Apr...

Mumbai Police Book Pune Man For Flying Drone During Dadar Ganpati Immersion Despite Citywide Ban

The Mumbai police have registered a case against a 29-year-old Pune-based man for allegedly flying a drone without permission during the Siddhivinayak Temple Ganpati immersion procession in Dadar, despite a temporary ban on the operation of drones and other aerial devices in the ...

VBA Leader Sujat Ambedkar Questions IIT Bombay’s Role In Sahil Wakode Death, Seeks Independent Probe

Mumbai: Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) youth leader Sujat Ambedkar has raised questions over the role of IIT Bombay in the death of student Sahil Wakode and called for an impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the case. Ambedkar Questions Institute’s Initial Sta...

Maharashtra Drought Relief Likely After Diwali As Crop Damage Surveys Underway In Rainfall-Deficit Areas

Farmers affected by drought-like conditions in parts of Maharashtra may have to wait until after Diwali to receive financial assistance, as the state government is expected to complete crop damage assessments before determining the relief package. Marathwada, Vidarbha Areas Face ...

IIT Bombay Protests End, But Student-Faculty Divide Deepens Over Caste, Accountability And Doolla Action

Mumbai: The protests following the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode have subsided, but the episode has exposed sharp divisions among students and faculty members over caste, accountability and the institute’s action against Professor Suryanarayana Doolla. Students resumed...

'BJP Will Not Protect Anyone Facing Criminal Allegations,' Says Chitra Wagh On Narendra Pawar Case

Bhiwandi: BJP Maharashtra Mahila Morcha president Chitra Wagh on Tuesday said the party would not extend protection to anyone facing allegations of criminal conduct and that the law should take its course in the case involving former MLA Narendra Pawar. Wagh Calls For Impartial P...

Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Ownership Rights For Developed Plots To 198 Farmers Affected By Thane Metro Depot

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the allotment of developed plots on ownership rights to farmers whose land was acquired for the integrated car shed depot of Mumbai Metro Lines 4, 4A and 10 at Mogharpada in Thane district. 198 Project-Affected Farmers To Receive Devel...

Mumbai Chef Creates 4-Foot, 75-Kg Chocolate Ganesha Idol Entirely By Hand Without Moulds Or Supports

Mumbai: A four-foot-tall Ganesha weighing 75 kg was sculpted entirely from chocolate by Mumbai-based pastry chef and chocolatier Sankesh Bangera, who created the completely handmade idol without using moulds or non-edible internal supports. Bangera said the sculpture took more th...

Mumbai-Pune Expressway Accident: Container Trailer Crashes Under Amrutanjan Bridge, Driver Critically Injured | VIDEO

Navi Mumbai, September 22, 2026: A container trailer driver was critically injured after losing control of his vehicle while travelling from Pune towards Mumbai and crashing into a narrow space beneath the Amrutanjan Bridge along the Mumbai-Pune Expressway on Tuesday. The driver ...

Mumbai: Special MCOCA Court Frames Charges Against Gangster Ravi Pujari Over Alleged ₹10 Crore Extortion Demand

Mumbai, September 22, 2026: The special MCOCA court has framed charges against gangster Ravi Pujari for allegedly demanding Rs 10 crore from former Radheshyam Laxmanrao Mopalwar. Ironically, the same court, while acquitting three accused in the case in 2023, questioned the prosec...

Maharashtra Targets Road Accident Reduction With Digital Ambulance Network, Safety Audits And Trauma Care Push

Mumbai: Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has directed the Transport, Police, Public Works and Health departments to work in coordination and make greater use of modern technology to reduce road accidents and fatalities in the state. Road Fatalities Decline 6% Between...

Mumbai Sessions Court Convicts 64-Year-Old Man For Sexually Harassing Woman Traffic Constable, Awards 6-Month Jail Term

Mumbai, September 22, 2026: The sessions court has convicted a 64-year-old, Saroj alias Suraj Duryodhan, for sexually harassing a traffic constable while she was on duty at a traffic signal at Maitri Park junction in 2018. The court has sentenced him to six months’ imprisonment. ...

Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Cluster Redevelopment Of 19 MHADA Buildings In Khar’s Ramakrishna Nagar

Mumbai: Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday approved the cluster redevelopment of 19 MHADA buildings in Ramakrishna Nagar, Khar (West), Mumbai, along with the appointment of a developer for the project. 19 Buildings In Ramakrishna Nagar To Be Re...

Mumbai: NCDRC Grants Limited Interim Relief To Alta Monte Developers, Orders ERA Realtors To Deposit Decretal Amount

Mumbai, September 22, 2026: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has granted limited interim relief to Malad-based ERA Realtors Pvt Ltd and Omkar Realtors in appeals challenging orders of the Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission concerni...

Mumbai: BMC Seeks Alternate Financing To Fund Mega Projects Amid ₹2 Lakh Crore In Committed Liabilities

Mumbai, September 22, 2026: With major infrastructure projects straining its finances, the BMC is turning to alternate financing to shore up funds. On Tuesday, the civic body invited tenders to appoint a Project Implementing Agency (PIA) to mobilise funds through alternate and ot...