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Demonetisation decision was a blunder: Ex-Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan tells Firstpost

Speaking with Firstpost, former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan launched a scathing attack on the demonetisation decision taken by Narendra Modi

Angry commuters block trains in Titwala, up and down trains affected

Angry commuters blocked trains on Titwala-Khadwali route on Wednesday morning for nearly two hours after train services were delayed due to a technical glitch, reports said.

Toll tax collection at Mumbai plazas resumes: Commuters hassled, vehicles caught in snarl-up

Long queues of vehicles at toll plazas, some several km-long, returned to haunt hassled commuters on Saturday as the collection of toll tax was resumed from 2 December midnight.

Haji Ali: Tears, tea and qawwali as women enter dargah after five-year gap

After five years and a series of legal battles and agitations, around 250 women entered the famous Haji Ali dargah in Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon and solemnly offered prayers, an activist said.

Demonetisation has reduced crime rate in Mumbai: Manohar Parrikar

Manohar Parrikar claimed that due to the Centre's demonetisation move, the rate of crime in Mumbai, has come down.

Mumbai: 10-month-old beaten up in creche; caretaker, owner arrested

In a shocking incident, a 10-month-old girl was allegedly beaten up and kicked at a creche in Navi Mumbai by a caretaker, who along with the day care centre owner has been arrested, police said on Friday.

Massive fire in Mumbai's Jogeshwari; cylinder blast suspected to be the cause

A major blaze erupted at a furniture store in Mumbai's western suburb of Jogeshwari

Delhi Police apprehend two men carrying Rs 27 lakh new notes

Police on Thursday apprehended two men from outside Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station who were allegedly carrying Rs 27 lakh in new currency notes which they received after exchanging old demonetised notes from some agents in Mumbai.

Bombay HC raps agencies over slow probe of Dabholkar, Pansare murders

The Bombay High Court slammed the investigation agencies over slow probe of murders of the rationalists Dr Narendra Dabholkar and Govind Pansare.

Injustice with ADGP Sanjay Pandey continues; state govt cancels leave after 10 years

After nearly 10 years, the Maharashtra government appears to have woken up from its slumber to deny its own order of 2007

Demonetisation: Bombay HC says efforts to curb black money should be supported

Refusing to pass any order on a PIL regarding demonetisation, the Bombay High Court said the efforts to act against black money need to be supported.

Maratha morcha, caste tensions cause of worry for parties ahead of Maharashtra civic polls

In the backdrop of caste polarisation triggered by campaigns, including influential Maratha morchas in pursuance of their various demands, the ensuing elections to municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Maharashtra will be a major test for the two-year-old Devendra Fadnavis government.

Mumbai: VS Gaitonde painting, valued at Rs 50 crore, disappears from Nirlon House

The Mumbai police is investigating the disappearance of a VS Gaitonde painting from Nirlon House in Worli on Monday.

Buldhana rape case: CM Devendra Fadnavis says all accused held, assures strict action

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday termed as "very serious" the allegations of rape of a minor girl at tribal school in Buldhana district and said all the accused have been arrested in the case.

Buldhana: 11 people, including teachers and staffers, held for allegedly raping 12 students

In a shocking incident, 11 people have been arrested from the Buldhana area of Maharashtra for allegedly raping 12 minor tribal students.

After silent marches, Marathas to hold bike rally in Mumbai on Sunday

After showing off its might through silent marches in parts of Maharashtra, the Maratha community has now decided to organise a bike rally.

Mumbai woman gangraped while house hunting, seven accused nabbed

The incident occurred in Shamnagar slum area in Mumbai last night when the victim and her husband were searching for an accommodation with the help of a woman,

Climate change and cities: It's not too late to bring green buildings in policy making

Can cities, which witness population influx, rising levels of pollution and haphazard encroachments daily, endure it any further? Here's how climate change has started affecting cities and why we need green buildings

Devendra Fadnavis to CNN-News18: 'I will act against Raj Thackeray if he violates law'

Hitting out at Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, who had protested against the release of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Raees for roping in Pakistani artistes, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in an interview with CNN-News18, said, "I will even act against Raj Thackeray if he violates the law."

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil row: No law and order problem during movie screening, Mumbai police chief tells Firstpost

Even as there have been threats and protests by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) to ban Karan Johar's film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, which were later called off, security has been tightened in Mumbai and around cinemas and theatres across the country as the movie released on Friday. However, Mumbai Police Commissioner Datta Padsalgikar has assured that the movie would see a smooth release without any law and order problem.

Maharashtra govt's proposed land monetisation policy will kill Mumbai, says Aditya Thackeray

Yuva Sena chief Aditya Thackeray on Wednesday opposed Maharashtra government's proposed policy that seeks to monetise land saying it was a plan to "kill Mumbai".

The death of a Byculla Zoo penguin: Dory's demise should teach us about the obsolescence of zoos

It is a time to reflect on the one-and-a-half year life of Dory — the Humboldt penguin that died in Mumbai last week and the questions her death raises over the future of her seven companions

Ball in Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis' court as Mayor seeks recall of NMMC chief Tukaram Mundhe

Fadnavis might have to do some tight rope walk regarding the no confidence motion passed against NMMCorporation Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.

Poster politics in Mumbai over Humboldt penguin's death: NCP slams Shiv Sena

The NCP youth workers have put up posters in various parts of Mumbai, blaming the Shiv Sena for the death of a Humboldt penguin in Mumbai.

Penguins in Mumbai: Dream arrival at Byculla Zoo slowly turning into a nightmare

The Byculla Zoo finally welcomed eight Humboldt penguins on Monday night. How long will they survive though?

Forget Ae Dil Hai Mushkil: This Diwali's blockbuster is MNS vs Mumbai Police

A dozen senior police officials have been brainstorming about how to prevent the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) from harassing Mumbaikars

BMC elections: Shiv Sena's youth president Aaditya Thackeray attacks BJP on sorry state of education in Mumbai

In 2010, Aaditya was introduced by the late Balasaheb Thackeray during a rally at the Shivaji Park and officially inducted the fourth generation of the family in politics.

Mumbai International Airport operations to be hit from Tuesday to November end

Operations will be partly hit between October 18 and 31 at Mumbai airport between 1200 hrs and 1600 hrs on alternate days, as the main runway will be closed for repair.

Mumbai Marathi school introduces spoken English classes to save itself from shutdown

As Marathi medium civic schools face an uncertain future with student enrollments falling by nearly 60 percent, the DS HIgh School in Sion may have found a way to prevent it

Lies or not, it's worrisome how we reacted to Barun Kashyap's 'gau rakshak' incident

If the latest confession fo Barun Kashyap is true, apart from punishing him, we must ask ourselves who should be held responsible for generating hatred in a 24-year-old towards his own community