Two people were killed and another critically injured in a shooting in Ulhasnagar, Thane district. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting previous enmity as the motive.
A jewellery shop owner in Mumbra, Thane, was stabbed and injured during a failed robbery attempt. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the incident.
Mumbai's local train services on both Western and Central Railway lines experienced significant disruptions due to multiple technical issues, including point failures and a fallen overhead wire, causing widespread delays and inconvenience for millions of daily commuters.
Divya Nair remembers the work friendships that proved some of life's strongest bonds are built beyond the cubicle.
A political controversy has erupted in Navi Mumbai after Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's name was omitted from official invitation cards for a civic event, leading to protests by Shiv Sena workers. The incident has also exposed infighting within the BJP, with an MLA accusing a minister of sabotaging her projects and falsely claiming credit.
Two brothers were fatally shot and their uncle critically injured in a shooting in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra, prompting a police investigation into the incident.
A 64-year-old man from Thane was allegedly defrauded of 1.56 crore by cybercriminals using a 'digital arrest' scam, involving forged documents and constant surveillance.
Ajinkya Rahane, known as 'Jinx', has retired from international cricket at 38, leaving behind a legacy of quiet resolve, exceptional captaincy, and crucial innings that often came when India needed them most.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have registered a case against a 28-year-old man accused of flashing at a 13-year-old girl in the Bhiwandi area. The incident allegedly occurred on March 14, and the case was registered based on the girl's mother's complaint.
A court in Thane district has reserved its order until May 21 in a 2008 case involving the alleged assault on Railway Recruitment Board examinees at Kalyan station by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena activists. MNS chief Raj Thackeray is among the accused.
Torrential monsoon rains unleashed widespread destruction across several parts of the country on Thursday, inundating roads, uprooting trees, damaging property and disrupting normal life as authorities scrambled to restore normalcy.
A teenage member of the 'Irani' gang has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a police constable who caught him stealing a mobile phone on a train in Thane district, Maharashtra.
A Shiv Sena corporator, Ramesh Sukrya Mhatre, and five associates have been booked for allegedly assaulting two doctors at a civic-run hospital in Kalyan, Thane, after a family was advised to transfer a newborn due to lack of NICU space. The incident, captured on video, led to widespread outrage and threats of protests from the Indian Medical Association.
A sessions court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted a 33-year-old man accused of rape and cheating, stating that a long-term consensual sexual relationship based on a promise of marriage does not constitute rape.
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.
A 21-year-old air hostess allegedly committed suicide in Thane, leading to an abetment case against her former partner. The investigation revealed financial exploitation and alleged threats.
A labourer has been arrested in Thane for allegedly raping a seven-year-old girl at a construction site, sparking outrage and demands for stricter verification of migrant workers.
A 40-year-old domestic help was found murdered in a flat in Thane district, Maharashtra, with police investigating the case as a possible homicide.
The Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 in Maharashtra has been postponed following a raid in Bhiwandi, Thane, where individuals were found with questions matching the actual exam paper. The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) confirmed the breach and initiated a thorough investigation, registering a criminal case. The postponement aims to ensure transparency and allow law enforcement to probe the malpractice racket.
An employee of a powerloom unit in Thane district, Maharashtra, is accused of stealing raw materials worth Rs 21.89 lakh from the factory. Police have registered a case and launched a search for the accused supervisor, Ashish Singh.
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) conducted raids at over 40 locations across the state, including Mumbai, targeting individuals allegedly linked to a Pakistan-based gangster.
Navi Mumbai police have arrested a brick supplier in connection with the murder of a woman whose charred body was found two months ago. The accused, Karan Namdev Patil, allegedly killed Anitadevi Bhagwan Rajbhar to escape marriage pressure, bludgeoning her and then burning her body to destroy evidence. The case was solved through meticulous police work, including identifying jewellery and analysing call data records.
A Lok Adalat in Thane has awarded 1 crore in compensation to the family of an assistant security manager who died in a road accident in 2024.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested two men and a teenager, and detained their minor sons, for allegedly carrying out a series of house break-ins and burglaries.
A man wanted in connection with a 2022 murder case in Bihar has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, after being on the run for two years.
A 27-year-old woman has accused her husband and in-laws of physical, mental, and sexual harassment, alleging religious deceit and torture in Maharashtra and Bihar.
Police in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, are investigating the discovery of a completely burnt body of an unidentified woman. The body was found in the Padma Nagar locality, and authorities suspect foul play, including murder and destruction of evidence.
A man has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly bursting firecrackers outside a district jail and assaulting a constable who tried to intervene. Police are searching for two other suspects involved in the incident, which occurred during a celebration of the release of one of the men on bail.
A butcher in Thane district, Maharashtra, has been booked for allegedly violating the meat sale ban imposed on Mahavir Jayanti. The accused allegedly kept his shop open and sold meat despite the prohibitory order.
Police in Navi Mumbai have arrested three individuals suspected of breaking into a house and stealing gold and silver jewellery worth Rs 3.6 million. The arrests were made within 24 hours of the burglary.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a 'red' alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, and warnings include potential flash floods, structural damage, and disruptions to essential services. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has also urged caution and deployed officials to monitor the situation.
An assistant sub-inspector was allegedly assaulted inside a police station in Thane district, Maharashtra, leading to a case being registered against four individuals.
A special CBI court in Thane acquitted an Income-Tax officer accused of demanding a bribe, citing lack of proof of illegal demand and contradictory evidence.
Anujkumar Chandraprakash Trivedi has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly defrauding over 25 vulnerable women across multiple states. Posing as a prospective groom through matrimonial ads, he cheated them of crores of rupees, often targeting physically challenged individuals and divorcees. His son is also implicated in the fraudulent activities.
A labourer has been arrested for allegedly murdering a man in a fish market in Badlapur East, Thane district. The motive for the crime is currently under investigation.
A man accused under the POCSO Act, who escaped from a Mumbai hospital while receiving treatment, has been re-arrested in Ambernath, Thane district.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted two men accused of murdering a shepherd due to lack of evidence and a key witness recanting their statement.
Police in Thane have arrested a dentist from Nashik for allegedly facilitating illegal surrogate mother contracts and egg smuggling at an IVF facility. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into an inter-state racket involving the exploitation of women for egg donation.
Heavy monsoon rains have severely impacted Mumbai and its surrounding areas, leading to landslides, suspension of train services, and at least 13 fatalities over the past few days. The Mumbai-Pune Expressway was also shut due to a concrete pillar collapse and waterlogging.
A special court in Thane acquitted a 28-year-old man accused of raping a minor, citing insufficient evidence regarding the victim's age and indications of a consensual relationship.
