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Mumbai rave party: Woman who invited high profile guests identified
Meanwhile, the two Disc Jockeys were grilled for the third consecutive day and their statements recorded.
White paper on irrigation not a political move: Chavan
"There is no point in criticising anybody. I am answerable as the head of the state. The livelihood of about 57 percent of the population depends on agriculture and hence irrigation is very important for the progress and development of the state," Chavan told reporters.
Maharashtra govt to set up Sports University
Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Padmakar Valvi said his department had been allotted 50-acre land by the Revenue Ministry at the Thane suburb for setting up the dedicated facility.
HC pulls up Maha govt for not following its order
The court has asked the Secretary of the concerned department to file an affidavit by 9th May on why the state had not considered this issue so far despite the order of the judges.
How a bad decision in 1970 caused Mumbai's deaths today
The causes for the two deaths on the Central Railway on Thursday have their roots in the refusal of the Maharashtra Government to shift its own headquarters to Navi Mumbai in the 1970's.
Subhash Ghai meets Raj, invites him to Whistling Woods
Ghai today met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray and invited him to visit the institute's campus.
Legislator seeks removal of illegal shops around Siddhivinayak temple
Expressing concerns over the rising number of illegal shops on the premises of the Siddhivinayak temple, Legislative Council Deputy Chairman Vasant Davkhare today directed the BMC and police to remove these structures.
Mumbai terror attack trial in Pak adjourned till 10 April
The trial of seven Pakistani suspects, including terror group LeT commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, charged with involvement in the Mumbai attacks was on Tuesday adjourned till 10 April as the anti-terrorism judge hearing the case was unwell.
Shame: Why won't Mumbai support World Autism Day?
Over 300 iconic landmarks around the world will be bathed in blue light, to show support for 'Light It Up Blue', a worldwide initiative to help raise awareness about autism. Mumbai has refused to follow suit.
Marathi poet Manik Godghate aka Grace passes away
Grace won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi award last year for his book 'Varyane halte raan'.
Korean tanker catches fire in Mumbai, seven injured
There was an accidental fire on board the tanker last Saturday when it was berthed at New Pir Pau Pier of the Mumbai Port Trust.
Pulitzer winner Boo unmasks Mumbai poverty in new book
In Behind the Beautiful Forevers, Boo focuses on the hopes, fears, and improvisational efforts to survive by a handful of residents of Annawadi, a slum pieced together in the shadows of the five-star hotels that encircle Mumbai's international airport.
DGCA inquiry into near accident involving AI plane
The inquiry was ordered after the tail of the aircraft struck the runway while landing at the Mumbai airport yesterday.
Sena's Sunil Prabhu is Mumbai's mayor
At the elections held in the civic headquarters here, Prabhu garnered 125 votes, defeating Sunil More of Congress, who secured 65 votes in the 227-member body.
Now that Rahul is down, what from Sharad Pawar?
Pawar is perhaps toying with the question: can the NCP go it alone in the home state? If he can, and thinks he should, he will move silently for the kill.
Results a slap on Cong-NCP's face: Shiv Sena
The Shiv Sena today said the verdict in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls was a slap on the face of Congress-NCP.
Polling gets underway in Mumbai, nine civic bodies in Maha
The elections that will decide the fate of 1,244 candidates began this morning amid tight security.
SC no to MNS' public meeting at Shivaji Park
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had refused to give the party a go-ahead based on an earlier order passed by the court declaring Shivaji Park as a silence zone.
ATC averts Jet-Indigo collision at Mumbai airport
The ATC asked the Jet pilot to abort the takeoff as an IndiGo flight was about to land, airport sources said.
Maha to give a leg-up to green buildings with tax sops
To encourage green buildings, Maharashtra is planning to offer incentives in property tax or additional FSI to developers.
Bombay HC seeks documents on Supriya Sule's citizenship
According to the election petition, Sule owes "adherence and allegiance" to Singapore, where she had purchased property and had investments along with her husband.
Pak judicial commission's visit hinges on court's decision
The Rawalpindi-based anti-terrorism court is expected to decide the timing of the commission's visit to Mumbai at the next hearing of the Mumbai attacks case on 4 February.
Hit-and-run case accused Alistair Pereira surrenders before Mumbai Police
Alistair Pereira, who was convicted for mowing down seven persons in 2006, today surrendered before the Mumbai Police, a day after a trial court here issued arrest warrant against him.
Mumbai International Film Festival to get a taste of the North-East
Besides a special package of 10 films from the North-East, 6-7 other films from the region will be screened at the festival.
PIL opposes mall on forest land in Badlapur, HC seeks document
The Bombay HC today extended by three weeks its earlier order, restraining the municipal council in Badlapur town from cutting trees to pave way for construction of a shopping mall on forest land.
Central team examining Drug Resistant TB cases in Mumbai
Any type of Drug Resistant TB can only be diagnosed by Laboratory Test and not by clinical examination alone.
SC directs Alistair Pereira to serve 3 years, cancels bail
The Supreme Court has found Alistair Anthony Pereira guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and has upheld the three-year rigorous imprisonment sentence handed down to him by the Bombay HC.
After motor sports league, it's time for Martial arts in Bollywood
After bankrolling glamorous cricket and motor sports leagues in India, Bollywood has turned its attention to the world of mixed martial arts with a series of events featuring local fighters squaring off against international opponents.