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2 get life term for rape, abduction of woman

THANE, March 9 -- The Thane sessions court on Friday sentenced two men to life imprisonment for robbery, kidnapping and gang-raping a 30-year-old woman in Thane in 2017. The court directed the accused... Read More


Abu Azmi urges speaker to withdraw his suspension

MUMBAI, March 9 -- Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi, who was recently suspended from the legislative assembly after courting controversy for praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and allegedly insulting Chhat... Read More


A Show of Hands: 13 artists to pay tribute to Gieve Patel's legacy through 73 works

MUMBAI, March 9 -- Since Dr Gieve Patel's passing in November 2023, echoes of his absence have been felt in art studios, poetry readings and theatre halls alike. His absence has left a void in art cir... Read More


State has received over 100k love jihad complaints: CM

Mumbai, March 9 -- Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday again advocated the need for a "love jihad" law, saying the state government has received over 100,000 complaints of such cases and that... Read More


Beed rallies for peace; Dhas seeks ED action

MUMBAI, March 9 -- For the residents of Massajog village, life changed forever on December 9, 2024, the day their village head was brutally tortured and murdered, his body discarded by a highway. Now ... Read More


NMIA closer to getting aerodrome licence

MUMBAI, March 9 -- The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is one step closer to getting the vital aerodrome licence that would allow it to begin flight operations. The Airports Authority of Indi... Read More


Murder convict assaults ex-wife

Navi Mumbai, March 9 -- A 27-year-old woman was brutally assaulted in her home on Friday by her former husband, a convicted murderer, and his accomplice. The attack, which lasted for around 30 minutes... Read More


Court allows ED to question hawala operator in jail

MUMBAI, March 9 -- A special PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) court on Friday allowed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to question Lalan Singh, the hawala operator arrested in connection with... Read More


Court rejects discharge plea of dismissed cop in Antilia bomb scare case

Mumbai, March 9 -- A special court designated under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday rejected the discharge plea of dismissed Mumbai police constable Vinayak Shinde, who is accused of... Read More


State to build toilet for women every 25-50 km on hwys

MUMBAI, March 9 -- In a bid to meet the long-pending demand of women's toilets along highways, the state government has decided to finally build these. Women and child development minister Aditi Tatka... Read More