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Mumbai police files charge sheet against Jahnvi Gadkar in drunk driving case

Mumbai Police on Monday filed a charge sheet against 35-year-old corporate lawyer Jahnvi Gadkar.

Dowry harassment case: Mumbai police issues summons to Radhe Maa

Summons have been issued to controversial self-styled godwoman Radhe Maa by the local police in connection with a dowry harassment case filed by a 32-year-old woman in Mumbai.

Mumbai Police chief to probe heavy-handed hotel raids that left 40 couples humiliated

After massive social media outrage over Mumbai Police dragging 40 couples out of hotel rooms in Madh Island and Aksa areas and booking them for 'indecency in public', police commissioner Rakesh Maria has ordered a probe into the alleged detention by the Malwani police.

AAP MLA Alka Lamba attacked during anti-drug drive in Delhi

AAP legislator Alka Lamba was on Sunday attacked by some people when they pelted stones at her during an anti-drug drive in New Delhi, police said.

'Do you trust me?': Blindfolded Muslim man in Mumbai asks strangers for hugs

On Thursday, a blindfolded Muslim man stood at Chowpatty in Mumbai with a sign which read: "I'm Muslim and I trust you. Do you trust me enough for a hug?"

SC issues notice to Dimple Kapadia over domestic violence case

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to actress Dimple Kapadia on a petition filed by Anita Advani who sought restoration of her complaint of domestic violence against her subsequent to the death of former Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna.

Maharashtra govt declares Thane creek area as 'Flamingo Sanctuary'

The Maharashtra government has declared the area along Thane Creek as Flamingo Sanctuary, which will be spread over an area of 1,690 hectares, including 896 hectares of mangroves and 794 hectares of adjacent water body.

Hours before Yakub Memon's hanging, Tiger had called family to promise revenge: report

A week after 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Yakub Memon was executed in Nagpur's central jail, reports suggest that his fugitive brother and the prime suspect in the case, Tiger Memon had allegedly called the Memon family residence hours before the hanging and spoke of revenge.

15-year-old girl allegedly gang-raped by six persons in Mumbai, police arrest all accused

A 15-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by six persons at a shop in suburban Chembur in the wee hours of Wednesday and all the accused were arrested.

Main Tera 'Hero': Salman Khan sings a love song for the upcoming film

Salman Khan sings the title track love song of his next home production 'Hero'

No entry at BMC headquarters for activist in cargo shorts

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Thane building collapse: Death toll rises to 12

Twelve people were killed and 15 others injured when a three-storey building crashed in Naupada area in Maharashtra's Thane city on Tuesday morning, officials said.

Sania Mirza, Sonam Kapoor, Chitrangada Singh, Juhi Chawla dazzle at IIJW 2015

Sania Mirza, Sonam Kapoor, Chitrangada Singh, Juhi Chawla dazzle the ramp at the India International Jewellery Week 2015.

Another building collapses in Thane: 11 killed, six still feared trapped

Merely a week after a two-storey building collapsed in Thakurli in Thane district, another tenement collapsed in Thane city on Monday night, killing six peeople.

Mumbai woes: Expensive real estate is scaring away air traffic control officials from the city

The prohibitive prices of houses near the Mumbai airport have been dissuading air traffic control personnel from taking up assignments in the city, affecting air traffic safety.

Maharashtra beef ban: Mumbai police arrest four persons for 'smuggling' illegal meat

Four persons were arrested in Mumbai on Sunday for allegedly smuggling 2,400 kg of beef into the city, police said. Earlier this year, Maharashtra banned cow slaughter and sale of beef in the state.

Crowds gather as Yakub Memon's body brought back to Mumbai for final rites

The family of Yakub Memon received his body after the lone convict in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts was executed early this morning. The body was brought to Mahim for the final rites. Here are some photos.

Yakub Memon hanging: In death, has the 1993 blast convict brought India closer to life?

The controversial capital punishment for the 1993 Mumbai blast convict has strengthened the movement for the abolition of capital punishment in India. It has also highlighted the limited vision of the Indian government and the Supreme Court in dealing with the questions it raises.

1993 Mumbai blasts convict Yakub Memon buried in Mumbai amid tight security

The body of Yakub Memon, hanged on Thursday morning at Nagpur Central Prison for his role in the 1993 Mumbai blasts, was buried at Bada Khabristan.

Crocodile wanders into Bhandup water treatment plant, rescued after 5 hour operation

A policemen patrolling inside the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s largest water treatment plant complex in Bhandup, suburban Mumbai, stumbled upon an unusual visitor at 2 am on Wednesday, an 11-foot female crocodile.

Indian Post sets up dedicated e-commerce processing center in Mumbai

With e-commerce platforms increasingly turning to the Indian Posts to deliver their orders to customers, the fast flourishing e-retail business has become a revenue generator for the state-run agency, whose traditional operations are dented by the deep penetration of e-mail and mobile phones.

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Your lunch is a click away: Mumbai’s dabbawalas take their service online

Mumbai dabbawalas have started their website, where people can register themselves to avail of their services, The attempt is to connect to an internet-savvy population.

Dr Deshmukh: A VC has a stature; your University had a John Matthai

University of Mumbai’s newly appointed VC, Dr Sanjay Deshmukh visiting a politician, Raj Thackeray who is not even in power to offer any benediction, is not sending out a good signal.

Uddhav takes dig at Amit Shah, wonders whether BJP will go solo in J&K

Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday taunted Amit Shah saying that Shah will also talk about single party rule in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

'Spirit' of abstinence: Maharashtra govt mulls liquor ban

The Maharashtra government is contemplating on whether to emulate its neighbour Gujarat by enforcing a ban on liquor. A ban is already in place in three districts in the state.

Mumbai lawyer drags restaurant to cops over service charges

How many times have you checked your restaurant bill for the amount charged as 'service charge' before paying the bill? While most of us don't know or understand on what basis restaurants charge us for 'service', we usually don't bother about it and pay it without making a fuss, even though we know it may not be justified. Because who wants to waste time haggling?

A load off: Maharashta govt sets weight limit on students' school bags