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State asks 2 VN Desai Hosp docs to explain 'irregularities in HIV testing'

Mumbai, Oct. 17 -- The Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) has issued notices to two senior doctors at the civic-run VN Desai Hospital in Santacruz, following serious allegations of irregularities in HI... Read More


Virar building collapse victim's kin gets Rs.15 lakh

MUMBAI, Oct. 17 -- "My daughter will be able to stand on her feet again. It's a ray of hope," said an elated Anil Jovil, 58, who on Wednesday received a Rs.15-lakh cheque as compensation for his three... Read More


BMC rolls out the red carpet for private players

MUMBAI, Oct. 17 -- Before the late Ratan Tata breathed his last, he bequeathed the BMC a final gift: an offer to maintain the median of the 10.58-km-long Coastal Road. A gesture that was well received... Read More


ED approaches SC to challenge HC order declaring ex-VVCMC chief's arrest illegal

MUMBAI, Oct. 17 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the Bombay High Court's order declaring the arrest of former Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (V... Read More


BJP leaders told to pull up their socks ahead of local body polls

Thane, Oct. 17 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leaving no stone unturned to garner maximum number of local bodies in the civic elections, expected to be held in the next three months. In a meet... Read More


Khedkar gets pre-arrest bail for kidnapping

MUMBAI, Oct. 17 -- The Bombay High Court on Thursday granted pre-arrest bail to retired civil servant Dilip Khedekar, who was booked for kidnapping the helper of a ready mix concrete (RMC) truck and d... Read More


19-year-old colludes with lover, kills her husband

NAVI MUMBAI, Oct. 17 -- A 19-year-old woman and two others were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly murdering her husband with the help of her lover and a female accomplice. According to the Nagothane... Read More


State branch of ECI set to correct voter lists

MUMBAI, Oct. 17 -- A day after opposition parties pointed out anomalies in Maharashtra's electoral rolls, the state branch of the Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to reply to each objection, ... Read More


Govt to draft conservation plan for temples and forts

MUMBAI, Oct. 17 -- The state government is set to chalk out and implement a comprehensive plan for the conservation of 500 temples, 60 state-protected forts and 1,800 stepwells situated across Maharas... Read More


Can make fake Aadhaar for Rs.20 to become voter: MVA

Mumbai, Oct. 17 -- Can US President Donald Trump vote in Maharashtra? Opposition leaders claim it's possible, with the help of a fake Aadhaar card that can be created for as little as Rs.20. A day aft... Read More