Woman uses sarees tied to generator to flee RPF lock-up in Mumbai's Belapur
Rupali Kurhade was recaptured near Nerul railway station hours after the September 28 escape, while Shalibai Pawar remains untraced.
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Rupali Kurhade was recaptured near Nerul railway station hours after the September 28 escape, while Shalibai Pawar remains untraced.

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Indian Express — Mumbai · Oct 1, 2026

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Mumbai: Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd (MLDL) announced on Monday that it has added three housing societies to its residential redevelopment portfolio in Mumbai , with a total potential gross development value (GDV) of ₹1,500 crore. Project Details The additions include two so...
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Times of India — Mumbai · Oct 1, 2026

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Times of India — Mumbai · Oct 1, 2026

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