News for 'Navi Mumbai'

Former CIDCO Officer and Wife Booked in Assets Case

Former CIDCO Officer and Wife Booked in Assets Case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A former CIDCO official and his wife have been booked in a disproportionate assets case in Navi Mumbai, with investigations revealing assets significantly exceeding known income sources.

Motorcycle Accident in Airoli Claims Two Lives

Motorcycle Accident in Airoli Claims Two Lives

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Two men died in Navi Mumbai after their motorcycle collided with an excavator. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred in Airoli.

Navi Mumbai airport likely to be inaugurated on April 17

Navi Mumbai airport likely to be inaugurated on April 17

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Earlier in the day, an IndiGo A320 passenger aircraft landed successfully at 1.32 pm at runway 08/26 of the under-construction Navi Mumbai International Airport, paving the way for the Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd (NMIAL) to seek an aerodrome licence from the aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to start commercial flight services.

Teens Held for Vandalism of Agri-Koli Community Statue

Teens Held for Vandalism of Agri-Koli Community Statue

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Police in Navi Mumbai have detained two juveniles for allegedly vandalising a statue representing the Agri-Koli community and circulating the video on social media.

IAF tests inaugural flight at Navi Mumbai airport

IAF tests inaugural flight at Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The airport, being developed by the Adani Group, is expected to start commercial operations early next year.

Navi Mumbai man arrested 33 years after wife's murder

Navi Mumbai man arrested 33 years after wife's murder

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

The accused, Babu Gudgiram Kale, was apprehended on Sunday near Mulund suburb in neighbouring Mumbai, where he had been working as a labourer and selling flowers for livelihood, he said.

Kanpur Police Bust Cyber Fraud Syndicate, Arrest Eight

Kanpur Police Bust Cyber Fraud Syndicate, Arrest Eight

Rediff.com6 days ago

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.

Mumbai Firms Busted for Importing Banned Walkie-Talkies and E-Waste

Mumbai Firms Busted for Importing Banned Walkie-Talkies and E-Waste

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized a large consignment of illegal walkie-talkies and second-hand hard drives at Nhava Sheva Port, leading to the arrest of two individuals.

IndiGo To Be First Off Runway from Navi Mumbai Airport

IndiGo To Be First Off Runway from Navi Mumbai Airport

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The airline plans to scale up its operations at NMIA significantly, from 36 air traffic movements (ATMs) daily on the opening day to 79 daily departures (158 ATMs), including 14 international departures by November this year.

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.

LPG Shortage Triggers Small Business Crisis

LPG Shortage Triggers Small Business Crisis

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

'Why are the political leaders saying everything is normal?'

BCCI announces India A men's series against Australia

BCCI announces India A men's series against Australia

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The India A men's team is set to host Australia A for a shadow tour in September-October, featuring two four-day 'Test' matches and three List A games, as announced by the BCCI. The board also released a comprehensive schedule for men's and women's age-group and pathways teams, including series for the senior women's side.

Education Board Official Nabbed in Bribery Case: How ACB Set the Trap

Education Board Official Nabbed in Bribery Case: How ACB Set the Trap

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A senior official of the Maharashtra education board was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for accepting a bribe from a contractor in Navi Mumbai.

Narcotics Control Bureau Officer Faces Charges in Builder's Suicide

Narcotics Control Bureau Officer Faces Charges in Builder's Suicide

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A Narcotics Control Bureau zonal director has been booked in connection with the suicide of a builder whose son was a drug syndicate 'kingpin'.

SRT10 Centre of Excellence promises world-class training for young cricketers

SRT10 Centre of Excellence promises world-class training for young cricketers

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Tendulkar-backed cricket academy to open in Ahmedabad on April 10

International flights at Navi Mumbai airport by July next year

International flights at Navi Mumbai airport by July next year

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

It is the first airport in the country to have multi-modal connectivity. This includes a linkage to the project via road, rail, and a metro system.

What really went wrong for Healy's Aussies in Navi Mumbai?

What really went wrong for Healy's Aussies in Navi Mumbai?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Australia captain Alyssa Healy bemoaned some loose bowling from her team after the seven-time champions exited the Women's World Cup in a shock semi-final loss to India on Thursday.

3 killed in Navi Mumbai building collapse; 2 rescued

3 killed in Navi Mumbai building collapse; 2 rescued

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Two persons were rescued after the incident that occurred at 4.50 am in Shahbaz village, they said, adding that before the building collapsed, the authorities managed to evacuate 52 residents.

Gorilla Technology Boosts AI Infrastructure Collaboration With Yotta

Gorilla Technology Boosts AI Infrastructure Collaboration With Yotta

Rediff.com7 days ago

UK-based Gorilla Technology Group is expanding its AI infrastructure collaboration with Yotta Data Services in India, deploying additional GPU cards to support large-scale AI compute infrastructure.

Young Swimmers Complete Open Water Challenge In Arabian Sea

Young Swimmers Complete Open Water Challenge In Arabian Sea

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Two young swimmers from Thane, Vanshika Girish Iyer and Swaraj Sneha Gaurav Phadnis, have successfully completed a 21-kilometre open water swim in the Arabian Sea, setting a new record for the route.

Spectacular Navy Week Show Stuns Mumbai

Spectacular Navy Week Show Stuns Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The Indian Navy's Western Naval Command transformed Mumbai's Gateway of India into a dazzling display of naval tradition and precision during its Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony, featuring flypasts, drill displays, and stirring military music.

DRI Busts Smuggling Racket At Nhava Sheva Port

DRI Busts Smuggling Racket At Nhava Sheva Port

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has uncovered a smuggling operation at Nhava Sheva Port in Navi Mumbai, seizing 132 containers of restricted watermelon seeds and green peas worth Rs 139 crore.

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.

'Intelligence failure': HC pulls up Navy over high-rise near INS Shikra

'Intelligence failure': HC pulls up Navy over high-rise near INS Shikra

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The Bombay High Court criticized the Navy for an intelligence lapse regarding a high-rise building near INS Shikra, questioning why it went unnoticed and raising concerns about selective opposition to construction projects.

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.

Thane Stabbing: Note Referencing 'Lone Wolf' Attack Found

Thane Stabbing: Note Referencing 'Lone Wolf' Attack Found

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A note referencing 'lone wolf' attacks and the Islamic State was found at the home of a man arrested for allegedly attacking two security guards in Thane, Maharashtra. The accused, who lived in the US for several years, appeared to have undergone 'self-radicalisation'.

Thane Stabbing: Note Referencing 'Lone Wolf' Attack Found

Thane Stabbing: Note Referencing 'Lone Wolf' Attack Found

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A note referencing 'lone wolf' attacks and the Islamic State was discovered at the home of a man arrested for allegedly stabbing two security guards in Thane, Maharashtra, after questioning their religion.

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.

'Lone wolf, ISIS links': Maha ATS on man who stabbed guards

'Lone wolf, ISIS links': Maha ATS on man who stabbed guards

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The accused, identified as Zaib Zubair Ansari (31), who returned to India from the US in 2020, allegedly asked the security guards their religion after an altercation at an under-construction building in the Mira Road area of Thane, he said.

Thane Court Acquits Woman In Trafficking Case: Here's Why

Thane Court Acquits Woman In Trafficking Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A Thane court acquitted a 26-year-old woman charged with child trafficking and running a prostitution racket, citing the prosecution's failure to prove she called the alleged victims for the flesh trade.

How Large Is Mumbai's Budget?

How Large Is Mumbai's Budget?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

How does the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation's budget compare with the budget of other Indian cities?

Road Accident Claims Tribunal Awards 31.65 Lakh to Vendor's Family

Road Accident Claims Tribunal Awards 31.65 Lakh to Vendor's Family

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded a compensation of 31.65 lakh to the family of a vegetable vendor who died in a road accident in 2017.

WPL: Harman stars in Mumbai's emphatic win over Delhi

WPL: Harman stars in Mumbai's emphatic win over Delhi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in Women's Premier League match in Navi Mumbai.

Recipe: Sunita's Carrot Halwa Laddoos

Recipe: Sunita's Carrot Halwa Laddoos

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Sunita Harisinghani tranforms traditional carrot halwa into bite-sized Gajjar Halwa Laddoos that will make your sweet tooth dizzy with excitement.

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.

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.

4-storey building collapses in Navi Mumbai, 3 feared trapped

4-storey building collapses in Navi Mumbai, 3 feared trapped

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and personnel of the civic body's fire brigade rescued the two persons and carrying out the extricate the others.

Four Charged in Chhattisgarh Medical Equipment Procurement Irregularities

Four Charged in Chhattisgarh Medical Equipment Procurement Irregularities

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The Chhattisgarh Anti-Corruption Bureau/Economic Offence Wing (ACB/EOW) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against four individuals for alleged irregularities in the procurement of medical equipment and reagent chemicals in 2023, resulting in significant financial losses to the state.

Maharashtra CM Outlines Measures to Combat Investment Scam Cybercrimes

Maharashtra CM Outlines Measures to Combat Investment Scam Cybercrimes

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra government has taken steps to combat the rise in investment-related cybercrimes, including arrests, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and public awareness campaigns.

Former Income Tax Officer Sentenced to Jail in 19-Year-Old Bribery Case

Former Income Tax Officer Sentenced to Jail in 19-Year-Old Bribery Case

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A former Income Tax officer has been sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment by a special CBI court in Thane in a 19-year-old bribery case. The officer was convicted of taking a bribe of Rs 20,000 to finalise a tax security assessment.