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Nida Khan sent to judicial custody for 14 days

NASHIK, May 12 -- A local court on Monday remanded Nida Khan, one of the eight accused in the TCS BPO case of sexual exploitation and religious coercion, to 14 days of judicial custody. Khan was arres... Read More


HC raps police over demolition of Ambedkar's press in 2016

MUMBAI, May 12 -- The Bombay High Court has expressed "shock" over the 2016 midnight demolition of the historic Buddha Bhushan printing press in Dadar, founded by Dr BR Ambedkar, observing that the "e... Read More


state's welfare meet at resort draws flak

MUMBAI, May 12 -- The state government's social justice department is facing flak for checking more than 50 of its officials into a resort in Lonavala at a cost of Rs.20 lakh for a brainstorming sessi... Read More


Starmer vows to stay on despite pushback

India, May 12 -- Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer came out fighting on Monday, vowing to prove his "doubters" wrong as he sought to quell growing calls to step down following disastrous e... Read More


Rs.20 lakh spent on resort, spa stay for govt officials' meet

MUMBAI, May 12 -- The state social justice department is facing flak for checking more than 50 of its officials into a private resort and spa in Lonavala for a brainstorming session on government welf... Read More


'AI is disruptive, must be backed by ethics,' says edu minister at TISS

MUMBAI, May 12 -- "Artificial Intelligence, inequality and global conflict have created a situation where human capability is advancing faster than social understanding", said union education minister... Read More


Mumbai scorches at 40degC, humidity worsens discomfort

MUMBAI, May 12 -- For Mumbaiites, the week began on a sweaty and exhausting note, quite literally, as intense heat and oppressive humidity gripped the city on Monday, pushing residents to seek shade, ... Read More


Khar tree collapse: Builder booked, 2 girls still critical

Mumbai, May 12 -- The Khar police on Monday booked developer Bluestone Properties Pvt Ltd for negligence, a day after two trees from its construction site fell on an autorickshaw, grievously injuring ... Read More


City to face 10% water cut from Friday amid dip in reservoir levels

MUMBAI, May 12 -- The BMC has officially announced a 10% water cut across Mumbai and other places, including Thane, Bhiwandi-Nizampur and nearby villages that get water from the civic body. The cut, w... Read More


Beautician, 42, stabbed to death

MUMBAI, May 12 -- A 42-year-old beautician was allegedly stabbed to death in Andheri West on May 10 by her acquaintance. The accused, Amol Mahare, was known to the victim and had allegedly threatened ... Read More