Maharashtra

Mumbai: Political tensions in Maharashtra are running high ahead of the municipal council elections, with leaders engaging in sharp verbal exchanges. On Thursday, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and legislator Abu Asim Azmi launched a fierce attack on state minister Nitesh Rane. In a cutting remark, Azmi described Rane as “four feet tall, mentally flawed, and a bad boy.” Azmi’s criticism came in response to a controversial statement by Rane in September, in which he allegedly declared that he would enter a mosque and target individuals one by one, a remark that sparked widespread condemnation. Azmi Condemns Hate PoliticsAzmi further highlighted the tragic case of a florist in Sawantwadi who committed suicide, claiming communal hatred prevented him from selling flowers and toys freely. Cr...

Mumbai: A disturbing incident in the Mira Road area of Mumbai has raised fresh concerns about online safety. A 17-year-old girl made an online payment via GPay to an auto-rickshaw driver after her ride on the night of November 23. Initially, everything appeared normal, but shortly afterward, the driver began sending inappropriate messages to the girl and even tracked her location. Stalking Begins After Online Transaction According to reports, after receiving the payment, the auto driver attempted to contact the girl repeatedly, even discovering her Instagram profile. He went as far as sending messages asking her to meet at a nearby garden. When the girl ignored him, he appeared near her building the next day, November 24, around 3 PM, prompting her friends to intervene online to conf...

Mumbai: Panic erupted in the Kismat Nagar area of Kurla West on Thursday evening as a massive fire engulfed a warehouse, sending thick plumes of smoke billowing across the sky. The smoke spread to surrounding neighborhoods, visible from a distance, prompting an immediate response from the Mumbai Fire Brigade. Several fire trucks rushed to the scene, and teams worked relentlessly to control the blaze. According to fire officials, the fire was spreading rapidly. The teams quickly launched strategic cooling and containment operations to prevent the flames from reaching nearby buildings and shops. Despite the intensity of the fire, there have been no reports of injuries so far. Cause of Fire Still Unknown Authorities stated that the cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Inves...

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has raised serious questions over the prolonged police investigation into the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian, former manager of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The bench asked authorities to clarify when the investigation will be completed. Disha Salian died in June 2020 after falling from the 14th floor of a building in Malad, Mumbai. The police initially registered the case as an accidental death. On Thursday, a bench comprising Justices Ajay Gadkari and R.R. Bhosale observed that five years have passed since Salian’s death. They emphasized that the investigation should determine whether her death was suicide or an unintentional homicide. The government lawyer, Manakuwar Deshmukh, told the court that the investigation is still ongoing. The bench q...

Mumbai: A shocking financial scam has left 72-year-old Bharat Harkchand Shah reeling after discovering that he lost ₹35 crore over four years due to unauthorized trading by a brokerage firm. Shah, a resident of Matunga West, alleged that Glob Capital Market Limited misused his and his wife’s accounts, misleading them while conducting trades without consent. How the Scam Unfolded Shah, along with his wife, runs a low-cost guesthouse for cancer patients in Parel. After inheriting a stock portfolio following his father’s death in 1984, Shah had little experience in the stock market. In 2020, on a friend’s recommendation, he opened a Demat and trading account with Glob Capital Market Limited, transferring his inherited shares to it. Initially, company representatives regularly contact...

In a major boost for homebuyers in Navi Mumbai, the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) has launched a special housing scheme for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Lower Income Group (LIG) categories. For the first time, CIDCO is offering 4,508 ready-to-move flats on a ‘First Come, First Served’ (FCFS) basis — eliminating the usual lottery system. Online registrations for the scheme began on 22 November 2025 and will continue till 21 December 2025. ₹2.50 Lakh Subsidy Under PMAY A key attraction of the scheme is the ₹2.50 lakh subsidy under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), available to eligible EWS buyers. The subsidy significantly reduces the cost of owning a home in Navi Mumbai, making the scheme highly beneficial for low-income househ...

Mumbai:In a shocking incident from Kurla, a 21-year-old college student was allegedly set on fire by his friends during what they claimed was a birthday prank. Police have termed the incident a case of “prank gone wrong”, while the victim’s family has accused the group of repeatedly harassing him in the past. Five friends have been arrested in connection with the case. The victim, identified as Abdul Rehman Khan, suffered 35% burn injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at a city hospital. Called Outside Home on Pretext of Cake Cutting The incident took place around midnight on Monday. According to police, Abdul was called outside his house by his friends for a birthday cake-cutting celebration. During the gathering, the group first threw eggs at him. As Abdul prepared to c...