The petition was filed by complainant Mandar Ghodke and Purnekar’s son Ram Mumbai: Bombay High Court on Friday refused to grant urgent relief on a petition seeking transfer of investigation into the death of Shiv Sena (UBT) Manpada division chief Pradeep Purnekar who was shot dead on Sept 29 at his office in Manpada, Thane…
Twelve of the 13 arrested accused were produced in court Mumbai: A special MCOCA court on Wednesday directed the investigating officer in the Tiger Shroff firing case to conduct an inquiry into a claim raised by alleged shooter Phool Singh Kumar that he is 17 and not 19 as alleged, but declined to immediately send…
Mumbai: A technology startup at a college in Nagpur may soon be able to access specialised laboratories of other institutions, seek mentorship from experts at IIT Bombay and pitch its ideas to a wider network of investors. The initiative is part of a national network being developed by IIT-B’s incubation centre, the Society for Innovation…
Mumbai: CBI conducted searches at multiple locations on Friday, two days after registering a bank fraud case against Future Retail Ltd (FRL), its promoters Kishore Biyani, Rakesh Biyani and others, alleging that they defaulted on SBI loan payments and caused a Rs 904 crore loss to the bank.CBI said that it searched premises linked to…
Mumbai has introduced its first non-AC local train with automatic doors MUMBAI: Mumbai’s first non-AC local train with automatic doors has arrived in the city, nearly a year and a half after the Mumbra train accident brought the safety of open-door suburban travel under renewed scrutiny.The 12-coach rake will now undergo trials on different sections…
Dhanteras gold sales touch Rs 60,000 crore (Representative image) MUMBAI: Despite gold prices remaining significantly higher than last year, the tradition of buying precious metals on Dhanteras continued to draw consumers to jewellery stores across the country on Friday, with the industry estimating sales of around Rs 60,000 crore.The preliminary estimate by the All India…
A fire broke out on the 23rd floor of Kukreja Palace in Ghatkopar East MUMBAI: A fire broke out on the 23rd floor of a 25-storey residential building in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar East on Friday evening, prompting the mobilisation of fire brigade personnel and other emergency services.The blaze was reported at Kukreja Palace on Vallabh Baug…
Pic used for representation purpose Mumbai: Mumbai police’s South Zone 1 recently conducted a special drive, recovering 238 stolen mobile phones, 19 motorcycles and other valuables collectively worth Rs 2.3 crore. A handover ceremony was organised on Friday at Prerna Hall, Azad Maidan, where Manish Kalvaniya, Deputy Commissioner of Police, South Zone-1, returned the recovered…
Discarded mobile phones and laptops contain recoverable metals, while old automobile catalytic converters are a source of platinum-group metals. (AI image) MUMBAI: As festive-season discounts trigger a rush for new cars, electric two-wheelers, smartphones, laptops and household appliances, an important question remains largely overlooked: where do the products being replaced end up?Discarded electronics and batteries…
File pic for representation Mumbai: Bus services on some routes operated from Kurla and Shivaji Nagar depots were marginally affected on Friday after wet-lease bus drivers staged a flash protest over wage-related issues.According to BEST officials, the disruption was limited and efforts were immediately initiated to resolve the matter. A BEST spokesperson said discussions were…
