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Panel set up to study pigeon feeding

MUMBAI, Aug. 23 -- The state government has set up a 13-member expert committee to study the impact of pigeons' feathers and droppings on human health. It will also study whether controlled feeding is... Read More


closure report in Islam Gym molestation case accepted

MUMBAI, Aug. 23 -- A city court has accepted a closure report filed by the Marine Drive police in a molestation case against Islam Gymkhana general secretary Nurul Amin and billiards player Riyan Razm... Read More


HC pulls up BMC for delaying the construction of Bandra East FOB

India, Aug. 23 -- MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to clarify its stance on the stalled construction of the Bandra East foot overbridge ... Read More


Racket lending bank accounts to frauds busted

MUMBAI, Aug. 23 -- The police recently busted a racket that allegedly provided bank accounts to cyber-fraud gangs operating from foreign countries, like Cambodia, Thailand, China and Malaysia, and hav... Read More


Cancer drug prices slashed by up to 85%

Mumbai, Aug. 23 -- Cancer patients can expect a significant reduction in treatment costs, after the National Cancer Grid (NCG) negotiated discounts of up to 85% for bulk procurement of key cancer medi... Read More


Father-son duo defraud B.e.s.t. conductor and others of Rs.72L

MUMBAI, Aug. 23 -- A father-son duo have been booked for defrauding a retired Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus conductor, his relatives, and his acquaintances of Rs.72 lakh. The a... Read More


8 J&K cops sent to 5-day CBI custody

India, Aug. 22 -- A special CBI court on Thursday granted the agency five-day custody of eight Jammu & Kashmir Police personnel arrested for inflicting "brutal and inhuman custodial torture" on a fell... Read More


Israel to push ahead with Gaza takeover, truce talks

India, Aug. 22 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he will give final approval for takeover of Gaza City while also restarting negotiations with Hamas aimed at returning... Read More


US, EU issue trade deal framework

India, Aug. 22 -- The US and the European Union on Thursday locked in a framework trade deal reached last month that includes a 15% US tariff on most EU imports, including autos and pharmaceuticals. I... Read More


4 workers die after gas leak at pharma factory in Boisar

PALGHAR, Aug. 22 -- Four workers died and two others were left battling for life after a nitrogen gas leak at a pharmaceutical unit in Tarapur MIDC, Palghar district, on Thursday afternoon. A nitrogen... Read More