"Now, this transformative initiative will be relaunched and expanded across the state. The government will pay homage to renowned scientist Jayant Narlikar by naming the programme in his honour for his extraordinary contributions in the field of science," said Shelar. 

However, his sharp remarks accusing the previous BMC administration — controlled by Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena — of large-scale irregularities triggered a furore from the Opposition benches. 

Responding to a half-an-hour discussion raised under Rule 94 by MLA Vijay Shivtare, Mushrif said the concerns highlighted by legislators regarding the Sanstha's operations were “grave in nature” and warrant immediate action.

The legislators were told that they needed to be visible in opposing government policies that are deemed detrimental to the state.

The plea also sought compensation to the artisans’ community for “reputational and economic damages”.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sunil Shinde raised a starred question in this regard. Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve, MLCs Chitra Wagh and Pragya Satav also participated in the discussion.

The detailed order of the special court designated for trials of criminal cases involving MPs and MLAs is yet to be made available.

Raising the issue of counterfeit notes in the Legislative Council, legislators Sanjay Khodke and Eknath Khadse asked how many factories producing fake Indian currency notes have been raided by the authorities. 

At present, this waste is collected through the BMC's own body of permanent as well as contractual conservancy workers while the waste compactor vehicles are hired and run through contractors.

He further demanded that the government clarify the matter in the House by the end of the day, warning that the Opposition would otherwise intensify its protest.

On June 17, an FIR was filed by the Powai police on the complaint of a security guard who alleged that the man had been staying in different hostels of the institution between June 2 till June 7 and then again between June 10 till June 19.

The vision of Vikasit Maharashtra 2047 is based on five foundational pillars–physical and digital infrastructure, empowering teaching professionals, transformation of curriculum and pedagogy, ensuring inclusion and policy reforms.

The entry marks a close to a long-winding, topsy-turvy journey around Tesla’s touted entry in India’s nascent and slowly growing EV market, after the company criticised India for having high import duties.

No heritage Kabootar khanas to be demolished till further orders: HC

Police said that between 2019 and 2021, allegedly duped the woman, a Chembur resident who works with an IT company, after seeking help claiming that the  Income Tax department had frozen his money.

Starting with Nursery and Junior Kindergarten (KG), the popular South Bombay school began the transition from an all-boys to a co-educational institution from this academic year, which commenced on Monday.

This accident, as said by Akasa Air, occurred when the aircraft was at Bay A-7 and a cargo truck operated by BWFS (Bird Worldwide Flight Services) made contact with the right wing of the aircraft while it was undergoing unloading procedures.

Initially, 5.5 km stretch to be opened; 100 trees planted,

The CR also submitted that 5, 564 deaths occurred between 2018 and May this year due to track crossing, while 2,769 cases were due to falling from the running train.

Minister of State for Industries, Indraneel Naik said, “The MIDC has been acquiring land and due to the act, compensation has gone up by almost 4 to 5 times"

As many as 14,157 investors from across Mumbai and neighbouring districts lost nearly Rs 150 crore between January 2024 and December 2024 to the alleged Torres fraud run by the Platinum Hern Pvt Ltd company.

A key east-west connector linking Masjid with P D Mello Road, the erstwhile Carnac Bridge was pulled down in 2022 after a structural audit deemed it unsafe for daily traffic.

The overall turnover in the bourse’s derivatives segment on Thursday stood at Rs 476.39 lakh crore, down 21.29 per cent, compared to Rs 605.23 lakh crore on July 3, a day ahead of the Sebi’s interim order against Jane Street was released.

Acting on specific intelligence, the Customs officials intercepted a Ghatkopar-based couple arriving from Bangkok and recovered from them 11.891 kg of suspected hydroponic weed (marijuana), with an illicit market value of approximately Rs 11.891 crore.