News for 'Navi Mumbai'

IM hacked net connection of Navi Mumbai resident

IM hacked net connection of Navi Mumbai resident

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

The Indian Mujahideen module, which sent the terror mail claiming responsibility for the Varanasi blast, had hacked into the broadband Internet connection of a Navi Mumbai resident.Police sources said that the Wireless Fidelity that was used to send the five-page email was traced to a house in sector 17, Vashi in Navi Mumbai.The house owner's insecure WiFI was hacked into, the sources said, adding the logger of the router has been disabled.

Navi Mumbai airport: Hoteliers bet big

Navi Mumbai airport: Hoteliers bet big

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Navi Mumbai airport can become a hospitality hub, say hoteliers.

Navi Mumbai airport may miss 2019 deadline

Navi Mumbai airport may miss 2019 deadline

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Union ministry of home affairs changed its mind and gave bid clearance for Hiranandani Developers and its consortium partner, Zurich Airport

Ministries' nod to Navi Mumbai airport

Ministries' nod to Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

The understanding was reached during a meeting between Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh and Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel in New Delhi to decide the fate of the airport which has been embroiled in 'green' wrangle.

Big guns eye Navi Mumbai airport

Big guns eye Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com7 May 2007

The Ambani brothers, Tata group, GVK Group, GMR Group and Larsen & Toubro are among the top players bidding for the greenfield Navi Mumbai airport, the second airport project in Mumbai.

E-mail threat traced to Navi Mumbai residence

E-mail threat traced to Navi Mumbai residence

Rediff.com27 Jul 2008

"We have raided the house in Gunia buildings and further investigations are presently on. We are verifying the personal details of the individual living there," a senior officer with the ATS told PTI.

19 concrete plants in Mumbai shut down over pollution violations

19 concrete plants in Mumbai shut down over pollution violations

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has ordered the shutdown of 19 ready mix concrete plants in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region for violating environmental guidelines and contributing to deteriorating air quality levels.

Tendering process starts for Navi Mumbai airport

Tendering process starts for Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The government-controlled City and Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco) has kicked off the tendering process for the over Rs 14,500 crore (Rs 145 billion) international airport project in neighbouring Navi Mumbai.

Navi Mumbai school bus mishap: 3 students critical

Navi Mumbai school bus mishap: 3 students critical

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Three out of the 20 students, who suffered more than 60 per cent burns following a school bus mishap at Navi Mumbai, are still critical, hospital authorities said on Friday.

Stolen Car Recovered After High-Speed Chase In Thane

Stolen Car Recovered After High-Speed Chase In Thane

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A stolen car from Karnataka was seized in Thane, Maharashtra, after a high-speed chase during which the driver allegedly tried to run over police personnel.

Finnish woman raped in Navi Mumbai

Finnish woman raped in Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

A 36-year-old Finnish national was allegedly raped by an unidentified man in the satellite city of Navi Mumbai, police said on Wednesday.

Kanpur Police Bust Cyber Fraud Syndicate, Arrest Eight

Kanpur Police Bust Cyber Fraud Syndicate, Arrest Eight

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Kanpur Police have dismantled a sophisticated cyber fraud syndicate, arresting eight individuals, including five bank officials, for facilitating mule accounts and hawala transactions worth Rs 125 crore.

Booming realty: All roads lead to Navi Mumbai

Booming realty: All roads lead to Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

If things go as planned, Navi Mumbai will emerge as one of the most accessible areas in the city of Mumbai and prices on its Palm Beach Road will be close to the city's famous Marine Drive some years down the line.

Enforcement Directorate Moves to Extradite Key Accused in Torres Jewellery Fraud

Enforcement Directorate Moves to Extradite Key Accused in Torres Jewellery Fraud

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated the extradition process against Ukrainian national Olena Stoian, a key accused in the multi-crore Torres fraud case, by approaching the special PMLA court for necessary documentation.

Good connectivity, robust infra make Navi Mumbai the next big hotspot

Good connectivity, robust infra make Navi Mumbai the next big hotspot

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Navi Mumbai is emerging as the next big real estate location.

Mumbai gets single ticket booking app for all public transport

Mumbai gets single ticket booking app for all public transport

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The mobile app enables commuters to book a single QR-based digital ticket usable across Metro, Monorail, buses and local trains in the city and surrounding regions.

Navi Mumbai real estate prices rise

Navi Mumbai real estate prices rise

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

During the past 30 days, prices of medium residential apartments rose by Rs 300-500 per square feet across various nodes in the city. The present prices range at Rs 2,500-3,000 per square foot across nodes like Kamothe, Panvel, Kharghar, Khandeshwar and CDB Belapur, said Srikanth Puduval, a real estate agent.

Man Accused of Leaking Navy Secrets to Pakistan Denied Bail

Man Accused of Leaking Navy Secrets to Pakistan Denied Bail

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, has denied bail to a junior service engineer accused of leaking sensitive information about warships and submarines to Pakistani nationals, citing the serious nature of the offence.

11 CISF personnel test positive for COVID-19 in Navi Mumbai

11 CISF personnel test positive for COVID-19 in Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

It is suspected that they caught the infection while on duty at the Mumbai International Airport, the official said.

Pune hooch tragedy: 5,929 kg of toxic methanol traced to Thane

Pune hooch tragedy: 5,929 kg of toxic methanol traced to Thane

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The Maharashtra FDA seized 5,929 kg of toxic methanol from a warehouse in Thane district, suspected to be the source of the chemical used in spurious liquor that caused 14 deaths in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.

UP Man Held For Palghar Flour Mill Worker Murder

UP Man Held For Palghar Flour Mill Worker Murder

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of a flour mill worker in Palghar district, Maharashtra. The accused, Akash Kumar Ashok Kumar Gupta, was apprehended with the help of local police and has confessed to the crime. The motive is still under investigation.

Mumbai-Pune Expressway gridlocked for 30 hours; relief likely on Thursday

Mumbai-Pune Expressway gridlocked for 30 hours; relief likely on Thursday

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra Highway Traffic Police have advised motorists to avoid the Mumbai-Pune Expressway until regular traffic movement is restored.

Railway Engineer Nabbed in Rs 10 Lakh Bribery Scandal

Railway Engineer Nabbed in Rs 10 Lakh Bribery Scandal

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The CBI has arrested a chief electrical distribution engineer with the Central Railway and two private individuals in connection with an alleged bribery case involving Rs 10 lakh.

Maharashtra FDA Seizes Methanol Linked To Liquor Deaths

Maharashtra FDA Seizes Methanol Linked To Liquor Deaths

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Maharashtra FDA seizes 5,929 kg of toxic methanol from a warehouse in Thane district, allegedly linked to spurious liquor that caused 14 deaths in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.

Harleen's statement knock helps Warriorz down Mumbai

Harleen's statement knock helps Warriorz down Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Harleen Deol bounced back from the disappointment of being retired out with a match-winning half-century twenty-four hours later as UP Warriorz downed defending champions Mumbai Indians by seven wickets for their first victory of WPL 2026, in Navi Mumbai, on Thursday.

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic chaos ends after 33 hours

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic chaos ends after 33 hours

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway resumed at 1.46 am after the damaged gas tanker was shifted from the accident site, an official said.

Wait for Navi Mumbai airport gets longer

Wait for Navi Mumbai airport gets longer

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Land acquisition issues & costs a big query; Cidco wants these fully addressed before calling preliminary bids.

Sachin Tendulkar says one opportunity can change a child's future

Sachin Tendulkar says one opportunity can change a child's future

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar visited the SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence Sports Academy in Ahmedabad, inspiring young athletes and encouraging them to embrace discipline and the joy of learning through sport.

Navi Mumbai airport will destroy mangroves: Ramesh

Navi Mumbai airport will destroy mangroves: Ramesh

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Wednesday said he was hopeful of speedy clearance to the Navi Mumbai airport project but Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh feared it would destroy large swathe of mangroves at the proposed site.

Agniveer, brother arrested for rifle theft in Mumbai's Navy nagar

Agniveer, brother arrested for rifle theft in Mumbai's Navy nagar

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The police have nabbed two brothers, one of them serving as an Agniveer, from Telangana in connection with the theft of a rifle and two magazines containing 40 live cartridges from Mumbai's high-security Navy Nagar area, an official said on Wednesday.

How GVK pipped GMR to bag Navi Mumbai airport bid

How GVK pipped GMR to bag Navi Mumbai airport bid

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Offers 12.60% in revenue share to Cidco, while only other bidder GMR offered 10.44%.

Youth Protests: Political Parties Must Absorb An Important Lesson

Youth Protests: Political Parties Must Absorb An Important Lesson

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Voters who exercise their franchise in favour of a particular political dispensation do not do so unconditionally. Their loyalty is subject to maintaining trust and living up to their expectations. It is subject to allowing the freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution, points out Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Spotted: Baby actress Madhurima Tuli in Navi Mumbai

Spotted: Baby actress Madhurima Tuli in Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Reader Mahipal Negi sends us a picture.

No crowd for WPL? Elections could shut fans out

No crowd for WPL? Elections could shut fans out

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

The Women's Premier League (WPL) is likely to be played behind closed doors due to the Navi Mumbai municipal corporation elections on January 15 at the DY Patil Sports Academy.

Indiabulls stakes claim to Navi Mumbai plot

Indiabulls stakes claim to Navi Mumbai plot

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Says Bhushan-Essel combine, the highest bidder, has withdrawn but latter denies having done so.

Gorakhnath temple attack: UP ATS team in Navi Mumbai to collect more info on Murtaza Abbasi

Gorakhnath temple attack: UP ATS team in Navi Mumbai to collect more info on Murtaza Abbasi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Abbasi had attacked two police constables with a sharp-edged weapon at a gate of the famed Gorakhnath temple and tried to barge into the premises on Sunday evening before he was overpowered.

Maha votes in civic body polls, all eyes on Mumbai

Maha votes in civic body polls, all eyes on Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Polling for 2,869 seats spread across 893 wards in these municipal corporations began amid tight security at 7.30 am and will conclude at 5.30 pm. A total of 3.48 crore voters are eligible to decide the fate of 15,931 candidates.

Navi Mumbai airport: A saga of controversies

Navi Mumbai airport: A saga of controversies

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

It took 13 years to get environmental clearance for the greenfield international airport at Navi Mumbai.

School bus catches fire in Navi Mumbai, 20 injured

School bus catches fire in Navi Mumbai, 20 injured

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Twenty school children were injured, one of them seriously, when their school bus caught fire at Navi Mumbai on Thursday morning.

Preparatory work begins for Navi Mumbai airport

Preparatory work begins for Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The state-run City & Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco), nodal agency for the proposed Navi Mumbai international airport, has asked the New Delhi-based National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) to prepare a risk assessment and disaster management plan for the project.