Riya Ahir has formally asked police to retract an FIR filed against her and is demanding decisive action against individuals making threats online MUMBAI: Model Riya Ahir, who became one of the most recognisable faces of Mumbai’s Gen Z protest after she was photographed blocking a police van carrying detained protesters, has now sought withdrawal…
Mumbai: In the wake of recent BEST bus accidents in Mankhurd and Mulund, the BEST Undertaking has launched a special safety initiative, including a large-scale refresher training programme for approximately 5,200 contract bus drivers operating under the Wet Lease model.In a bid to improve passenger feedback and accountability, BEST will prominently display its toll-free helpline…
Navi Mumbai: A 27-year-old Ola cab driver was allegedly punched on the nose, hit on the head with a bamboo stick and then driven for nearly 2km while clinging to the bonnet of a car after a road-rage argument in Nerul on Friday night. The injured driver, identified as Pradeep Kumar Pandey, was trying to…
Police alleged that the accused planned the killing and offered Rs 3 lakh to a former maid and her family members to carry out the crime Mumbai: A day after registering a case of murder against a Ghatkopar woman for allegedly assaulting her daughter-in-law, Sapna Ganji (35), and causing fatal head injuries and trying to…
The inflated bills issue has triggered growing concern among consumers, particularly as the smart meter rollout expands across the city Mumbai: Amid mounting complaints of unusually high electricity bills across South Mumbai and other parts of the island city this month, the BEST on Wednesday announced that it will set up smart meter help desks…
The Bombay high court bench of Justices Manish Pitale and Shreeram Shirsat on Tuesday allowed nine petitions by Sebi and BSE Mumbai: The Bombay high court has quashed and set aside Central Information Commission’s (CIC) orders that directed the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to collect or obtain information from Bombay Stock Exchange…
Bombay high court agreed to advance the hearing on a petition to save the ground from Aug 24 to Thursday Mumbai: A day after BMC’s general body approved a proposal to change the reservation of the Neville D’Souza Football Ground at Bandra Reclamation from a playground to a convention and exhibition centre, Bombay high court…
Mumbai: Bombay high court on Wednesday said “positive steps” must be taken for improving health and hygiene even as BMC assured the court that garbage transport vehicles would not be parked in future near heritage sites in Fort area.A bench led by Justice Girish Kulkarni was hearing petitions regarding the Kanjurmarg dumping ground. It recorded…
In 2019, the govt approved the creation of a Mounted Police Unit with 30 horses for the Mumbai Police Force Mumbai: The state govt approved Rs 1.27 crore for the mounted police unit of the Mumbai Police, and the money will be utilised to buy horses, saddlery, related equipment, veterinary and medical examination expenses for…
Mumbai: Mumbai mayor Ritu Tawde has sought a dedicated assistant municipal commissioner for the BMC’s public relations department, citing the need to improve the civic body’s public image and make public awareness campaigns more effective. She has also expressed dissatisfaction with the department’s functioning.The demand comes amid BMC having placed before its Standing Committee details…
