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'Earlier govt signed fake MoUs': Maha CM Fadnavis puts ball in Congress' court

The Maharashtra government has formed a high-powered committee under chief secretary Swadheen Kshatriya aimed to ensure proper implementation of MoUs

Protests hit suburban services in Mumbai after train runs over school student

A 13-year-old school student was on Tuesday run over by a train in Mumbai triggering protests from locals, who disrupted suburban and main line services for almost an hour on the Central Railway route.

26/11 probe takes 'approver' route: Will Headley's deposition unravel the terror nexus?

From the Indian point of view, the deposition of David Coleman Headley through a video link is the second best alternative available, next to bringing him to book on Indian soil.

The Silent Killer: Fouled by trash fire, Mumbai air still 95% better than Delhi

Large enough to be seen from space, the fire from a burning garbage dump on Mumbai’s eastern edge shut schools, but the city’s air-pollution levels were almost twice as good–relatively speaking–as Delhi’s, according to data from IndiaSpend’s #Breathe air-quality sensors.

Murud beach tragedy: Parents allege 'negligence' from college authorities

Parents of some of the college students who died in the drowning tragedy at Murud-Janjira beach on Monday have alleged "negligence" on the part of the college authorities.

After massive fire, villagers oppose shifting of Deonar dumping site

The Maharashtra government will soon hold a meeting with all concerned agencies and stakeholders to sort out the issue of Deonar dumping site at the earliest even as villagers around the proposed landfill site located in Taloja, Navi Mumbai have opposed the shifting of the site there.

After SC nod, 'Make in India' function to be held at Girgaum Chowpatty beach, Modi to attend

The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave its nod for the holding of the Make in India function at Mumbai's Girgaum beach on 13 February that will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Odd-even emulation? Bombay HC seeks reply on plea seeking implementation in Mumbai

Bombay HC issued notices to the Maharashtra government and BMC seeking their response to a PIL for introduction of the odd-even rule for private cars in Mumbai

A three-hour drive away from 'Smart city', village in Maha gets electricity for first time

A village which till last year was a part of the Thane district recently got electricity for the first time since independence, according to a news report.

Sheena Bora case: Indrani had a dislike for Rahul Mukerjea, e-mails reveal

Though Indrani Mukerjea, prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, disliked Rahul Mukerjea, she did not have the same attitude towards his brother Rabin.

In Mumbai, first citizen faces eviction as Shiv Sena refuses to compromise on Thackeray memorial

The Sena needed the BJP to have its man in the neighbouring city’s mayoral chair, much like the BJP needed the Sena to have a stable government, even if it was a troubled government.

Sheena Bora murder case: CBI likely to file chargesheet this month

CBI is likely to file in court this month its charge sheet against the three arrested accused, including Indrani Mukerjea, in the sensational Sheena Bora murder case.

One year on, Shiv Sena-BJP acrimony pushes allies further apart in Maharashtra

One year into office, its relationship with ally Shiv Sena appears to be turning increasingly bitter, with the chief minister now openly hitting out at the party.

Maharashtra will make Deekshabhoomi a world-class Ambedkar memorial: CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced plans to turn the historic Deekshabhoomi, where Babasaheb Ambedkar embraced Buddhism, into a world-class monument.

Mumbai police bans photographs of Durga idol immersions over law and order concerns

Mumbai police on Tuesday issued a notice banning photography and publishing pictures of Durga idols during immersion that will take place from October 22-24.

People of Mumbai have rejected Shiv Sena's approach on Pakistan, says Kulkarni

Sudheendra Kulkarni, chairperson of the Observer Research Foundation says the people of Mumbai have rejected the Shiv Sena’s approach on both the right to freedom of expression as well as the need for an Indo-Pakistan dialogue.

Here's why Shiv Sena won't be splitting from the BJP any time soon

While speculation was rife that the Sena might pull out of the government and ask its ministers to quit, the party has now decided to wait for some time.

After BJP jibe on Kasuri book launch, Shiv Sena to contest KDMC polls alone

The Shiv Sena has decided to go it alone in the forthcoming Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation election and not have any tie-up with the BJP.

Shiv Sena strikes again: Blackens Sudheendra Kulkarni's face to protest ex-Pak minister's book launch

Sudheendra Kulkarni, chairman of the Observer Research Foundation, was attacked with ink ahead of a book launch of former Pakistan foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, news reports said

Hall ticket, exam centre and roll number goof-ups mess up Mumbai University examinations again

Chaos reigned as the B.Com examinations began at Mumbai University, even as the university jumped from the 68th to the 58th rank this year among a list of the top 100 universities of the BRICS countries

More than 500 Maoists give up arms in 10 years responding to Maharashtra's surrender policy

Maharashtra government's Naxal surrender policy has yielded positive results with 502 Maoists giving up arms in the last 10 years and being rehabilitated.

To tide over crisis, Maharashtra levies 'drought tax' on petrol, diesel and liquor

In its efforts to raise more funds for tackling drought in the state, Maharashtra government has decided to levy a surcharge of Rs 2 on petrol and diesel.

Journalist Nikhil Wagle claims threats from Sanatan Sanstha, Mumbai Press club expresses concern

Journalists Nikhil Wagle and Shyansundar Sonnar have said they have been getting threats from Hindu group Sanatan Sanstha, after which Mumbai Press Club expressed concern.

Maha CM downplays Marathi clause for autos, says 70% licenses issued to non-Marathi speakers

Maharashtra CM sought to downplay the issue of mandatory Marathi clause for obtaining new auto permits, saying last year nearly 70 per cent of such licences were issued to drivers who did not know the state language.

In Mumbai, cutting chai goes online: Tea vendors in Bandra take to internet to boost sales

Residents of Mumbai’s upmarket suburb of Bandra appear to be warming up to the idea of ordering cutting chai online. The initiative was launched by e-commerce platform Zepo in May last year.

Lalbaugcha Raja gets more regal: Iconic Ganpati idol to be housed in ‘sheesh mahal’ by Nitin Desai

This year, Mumbai's iconic Ganpati pandal, Lalbaugcha Raja, will be even more regal as thei idol will be housed in a giant 'sheesh mahal' (crystal palace) designed by renowned Bollywood art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai.

Meat ban: Shiv Sena criticises Jain 'change of heart' on non-violence, recalls 1993 riots

Slamming Jains for their insistence on banning sale of meat during their festival 'Paryushan', the Shiv Sena said the community's stance on practicing "non-violence" comes as a surprise

As water woes hit Maharashtra, government considers ban on water-guzzling sugarcane

With several parts of the state being hit by drought conditions, the Maharashtra government may ban the sowing of the sugarcane crop in its effort to prioritize the usage of water.

BJP decided to snap ties with Sena only after my assurance, says Maha revenue minister Khadse

Eknath Khadse has accepted that the BJP decided to snap ties with the Shiv Sena before the Assembly polls only after he assured the central leadership that the party can come to power on its own.