Mumbai: With water stocks in the seven lakes supplying the city falling to 10.7% of their total capacity as of Monday, June 15, the BMC will hold a high-level meeting on Tuesday to decide whether stricter water conservation measures are needed.A 10% water cut is already in force across Mumbai. Additional municipal commissioner Abhijit Bangar,…
Mumbai: The monsoon session of the state legislature will be held in Mumbai from June 22 to July 10. This decision was taken in a meeting of the legislative assembly and legislative council business advisory committee on Monday.It is unlikely that there will be a leader of the opposition in the assembly and council in…
As divorce rates climb, the concept of prenups appears relevant to some and rash to others Mumbai: The billboard topping singer Taylor Swift may perhaps say “shake it off” to those speculating whether she has signed a prenup ahead of her July wedding. But the buzz has drawn attention to the “blank space” Indian law…
The HC upheld the de-affiliation of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar-led Maharashtra State Wrestling Association Swati DeshpandeMumbai: The Bombay high court on Monday dismissed the state association’s writ petition against a decision of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and upheld the de-affiliation of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar-led Maharashtra State Wrestling Association (MSWA).On Jan…
Delay in constituting the Standing Committee and other statutory panels has fuelled speculation of alliance tensions, with BJP leaders alleging exclusion from key decision-making positions in the Thane civic body Thane: Nearly six months after the new Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) house was constituted in January, not a single special committee, not even the standing…
Accused harboured a grudge against the supervisor for getting his brother fired from his job at the petrol pump the previous month Mumbai: A case of ‘attempt to commit murder’ was registered against a motorist after he tried to run over a petrol pump staffer with his car, dragging him for a short distance before…
Special guests inaugurated the festival by lighting the ceremonial lamp Mumbai: An industry where opportunities are plenty, but finding a good fit proves to be a challenge, the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) provides a platform to those who seek a stepping stone in their journey.At the opening ceremony of the 19th MIFF, three films…
Mumbai: Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Monday directed all civic and emergency response agencies to work in coordination with the goal of achieving “zero casualties” during the monsoon, while reviewing Mumbai’s pre-monsoon preparedness. He was addressing the authorities in a meeting on Monday afternoon via video-conferencing.Shinde said the delayed onset of the rains has…
AI-generated image used for representation purpose only MUMBAI: A 32-year-old man was defrauded of Rs 70,000 after clicking on a malicious, obscene link on a social media platform on his mobile phone.According to the police, the victim came across a page on Facebook that featured obscene photographs of women. Upon clicking one of the images,…
Navi Mumbai: Shiv Sena workers held a protest on Monday against forest minister Ganesh Naik at the inauguration of certain healthcare projects, after they claimed their leader and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde’s name was left out of the invitation card.Shinde is also the guardian minister of Thane district. The name of Shinde’s son, Kalyan…
