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charge sheets filed against Kharat in 2 rape cases, says sit

NASHIK, May 14 -- The special investigation team (SIT) on Wednesday filed chargesheets before a Nashik court against arrested self-styled godman Ashok Kharat in the first two sexual abuse cases regist... Read More


Zaveri Bazaar loses sheen as gold import tariff kicks in

MUMBAI, May 14 -- Jewellers at Zaveri Bazaar are putting up a brave face but the mask is beginning to slip. It's been just three days since the Prime Minister urged Indians to pause gold purchases for... Read More


Transport dept to crack down on pvt bus fare hikes

Mumbai, May 14 -- The Maharashtra government has decided to take strict action against private bus operators accused of arbitrarily hiking fares during peak travel seasons such as the summer holidays,... Read More


CNG price goes up by Rs.2 to Rs.84 per kg in mmr

Mumbai, May 14 -- Commuters and public transport operators across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) are set to face higher travel costs after Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) announced a Rs.2-per-kg hik... Read More


Dockyard Road firing: two held, police hunt on for key accused

MUMBAI, May 14 -- Two men have been arrested on Wednesday in connection with the firing on businessman Sameer Mohammad Asif Khan near Dockyard Road the previous day, while police have intensified thei... Read More


17-year-old boy kills teen relative after fight over Ludo

THANE, May 14 -- A 17-year-old boy allegedly killed his teenage nephew and co-worker after a fight over a game of Ludo at a workers' accommodation in Kalyan West early Wednesday morning. The accused a... Read More


Neighbour gets 5 years in jail for sexual assault of 4-year-old

MUMBAI, May 14 -- A special court has convicted a 42-year-old man for aggravated sexual assault on a four-year-old girl and sentenced him to five years' rigorous imprisonment. A fine of Rs.10,000 has ... Read More


New law seeks tighter regulation for all healthcare facilities

MUMBAI, May 14 -- The Maharashtra government is set to introduce a sweeping new law to regulate hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centres and virtually the entire healthcare sector through the proposed M... Read More


RTI activist's murder: Quarry owner held, son still at large

MUMBAI, May 14 -- The Virar police have arrested stone quarry owner Bhalchandra Patil and one of his associates in connection with the murder of Right to Information (RTI) activist Atmaram Patil on Tu... Read More


Rs.2,267 crore approved for land acquisition for Nashik Kumbh Mela

MUMBAI, May 14 -- The Maharashtra government has approved Rs.2,267 crore for land acquisition as part of preparations for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik, while deputy chief minister Eknat... Read More