News for 'Thane district'

New twist in Mira Road murder, accused claims to be HIV+

New twist in Mira Road murder, accused claims to be HIV+

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

The crime came to light after neighbours alerted the police about a foul smell coming out of the flat.

Will Budget Help BJP Bag Delhi?

Will Budget Help BJP Bag Delhi?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Banking on the Budget's tax relief, the BJP seeks to energise Delhi's middle class; the AAP is doing its bit too. But will their outreach mobilise this politically crucial yet disengaged electorate?

Maha okays 255-acre salt pan land for slum rehab housing, names Adani

Maha okays 255-acre salt pan land for slum rehab housing, names Adani

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

According to the government, the additional chief secretary of the state housing department is designated to sign an agreement with the Union government for the land lease transfer.

Now, summons to Nupur Sharma from Bhiwandi police

Now, summons to Nupur Sharma from Bhiwandi police

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The Bhiwandi police had registered a case against Sharma following a complaint lodged by a representative of the Raza Academy on May 30, he said.

EC asks Maha poll officers how to tackle urban apathy

EC asks Maha poll officers how to tackle urban apathy

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar during the first day of review of poll preparedness of the state asked the district election officers and municipal commissioners to explain the steps taken by them to deal with 'urban apathy'.

Rains play spoiler in Mumbai, Thane; normal life hit

Rains play spoiler in Mumbai, Thane; normal life hit

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

the India Meteorological Department has forecast intermittent rain with heavy to very heavy showers in the city and suburbs and extremely heavy rain at isolated places in next 24 hours.

Prophet remark: Maha police summon Nupur Sharma on June 22

Prophet remark: Maha police summon Nupur Sharma on June 22

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

An FIR had been registered against Sharma by the Mumbra police in Thane district of Maharashtra following her remarks, he said.

Why Rahane Visited His School

Why Rahane Visited His School

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

'There's something about visiting your roots that keeps you grounded.'

Uddhav asks administration to be ready for rescue and relief

Uddhav asks administration to be ready for rescue and relief

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Thackeray is in constant touch with collectors of districts on the western coast of the state for updates about the impact of Nisarga, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said.

RSS defamation case: Trial against Rahul to be held daily from Feb 5

RSS defamation case: Trial against Rahul to be held daily from Feb 5

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

A court in Thane district of Maharashtra on Saturday said trial in the defamation case filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by an activist of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh will be conducted on a day-to-day basis from February 5.

Posts against Pawar: HC clubs FIRs against Chitale, Bhamre, hearing on Sep 6

Posts against Pawar: HC clubs FIRs against Chitale, Bhamre, hearing on Sep 6

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

All FIRs against Bhamre would now be clubbed at Naupada police station in Thane.

Fadnavis will take away Shinde's chair: Shiv Sena leader

Fadnavis will take away Shinde's chair: Shiv Sena leader

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'This is only a passing phase and the Sena would rise again like a phoenix'

Maha Omicron patient responding well to treatment: Official

Maha Omicron patient responding well to treatment: Official

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Samples of six other people, who tested positive for the coronavirus after arriving in Kalyan-Dombivli area of Thane district from different countries, have been sent for genome sequencing and the results are awaited, another official said.

Mumbai cops at Saif's house, Ronit Roy to provide security

Mumbai cops at Saif's house, Ronit Roy to provide security

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

On Wednesday, Mumbai Police reached the actor's home to record his statement on the matter. Meanwhile, actor Ronit Roy, known for his roles in TV shows and films, was seen with Saif as he returned home on Tuesday.

Saif Has Cast On Hand, Bandage On Neck

Saif Has Cast On Hand, Bandage On Neck

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The Mumbai police on Tuesday recreated the crime scene with the accused.

Gas leak at Maharashtra chemical factory, people face breathing trouble

Gas leak at Maharashtra chemical factory, people face breathing trouble

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The situation was brought under control around 11.30 pm, Kadam said, adding that the incident did not result in any major injury to anyone.

Shiv Sena always suspected Shinde's closeness to Fadnavis

Shiv Sena always suspected Shinde's closeness to Fadnavis

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Eknath Sambhaji Shinde, who on Thursday became the 20th chief minister of Maharashtra, once drove an auto-rickshaw to earn a living before rising as a formidable Shiv Sena leader.

Cops let off boy detained over 'abusive' FB comment on Raj

Cops let off boy detained over 'abusive' FB comment on Raj

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

A 19-year-old boy from neighbouring Thane district, detained on suspicion of posting an "objectionable" Facebook comment against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, was let off after police found that a "fake account" was used by some persons in the teenager's name.

Ready to apologise 100 times for Shivaji statue collapse: Shinde

Ready to apologise 100 times for Shivaji statue collapse: Shinde

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

His remarks come a day after Ajit Pawar apologised to the people of the state for the collapse of the structure which was installed in the coastal district's Malvan tehsil, around 480km from Mumbai.

3 killed, 95 evacuated as heavy rains lash Maha; parts of Mumbai inundated

3 killed, 95 evacuated as heavy rains lash Maha; parts of Mumbai inundated

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Thirteen teams of the National Disaster Response Force and three of the State Disaster Response Force were deployed in vulnerable districts of the state, a disaster management department report said.

4 patients die in fire at hospital in Maharashtra's Thane

4 patients die in fire at hospital in Maharashtra's Thane

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The fire broke out at the Prime Criticare Hospital at Kausa in Mumbra locality near Thane at 3.40 am. There were no coronavirus patients in the hospital, he added.

Cong fields Nana Patole for Maharashtra Speaker post

Cong fields Nana Patole for Maharashtra Speaker post

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

The election will be held on Sunday, a day after the ruling alliance cleared the floor test.

Maha hospital reports 18 deaths in 24 hrs, govt orders probe

Maha hospital reports 18 deaths in 24 hrs, govt orders probe

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Eighteen patients have died in the last 24 hours at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa in Thane, civic commissioner Abhijit Bangar said on Sunday.

South Africa-return Mumbai man tests Covid positive

South Africa-return Mumbai man tests Covid positive

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

It is not confirmed whether the patient was carrying the Omicron variant of coronavirus, which was identified as the variant of concern by the WHO, the official said.

Accused has right to remain silent, says court in RPF train shooter case

Accused has right to remain silent, says court in RPF train shooter case

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

A magistrate's court in Mumbai, which denied permission for subjecting dismissed RPF constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, accused of shooting four persons dead on a moving train, to narco tests has said in its reasoning that to remain silent is an accused person's fundamental right.

My son is being framed, says father of Saif stabbing accused

My son is being framed, says father of Saif stabbing accused

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The father of Shariful Islam, the Bangladeshi man accused of stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan, claims his son was framed and is seeking help from the Bangladeshi Foreign Ministry and the Indian High Commission for his release. He alleges that Shariful was living in India illegally without proper documentation and was in fear of arrest. Ruhul claims his son was not the person seen in the CCTV footage and believes there might be a conspiracy. He says Shariful left Bangladesh after the re-election of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, fearing for his safety.

Three booked in Tarapur gas leak case

Three booked in Tarapur gas leak case

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Four workers were killed, while three others were admitted to a hospital in a critical state following the leakage of hydrogen sulphide gas at the plant belonging to the company at around 7.30 on Wednesday

Mumbai police register case against another rapper for 'anti-govt' song

Mumbai police register case against another rapper for 'anti-govt' song

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

With this, the Maharashtra Police have registered cases against two different rappers in a week for allegedly targeting the government.

Awhad resigns to protest false charges after police books him for molestation

Awhad resigns to protest false charges after police books him for molestation

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Nationalist Congress Party legislator and former Maharashtra minister Jitendra Awhad on Monday said he has decided to resign as member of the legislative assembly over "fake" cases registered against him by the police.

Shivaji statue wouldn't have collapsed if...: Gadkari

Shivaji statue wouldn't have collapsed if...: Gadkari

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said if stainless steel had been used for construction of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at Rajkot fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, it would not have collapsed.

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, but IMD predicts heavy showers

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, but IMD predicts heavy showers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

There could be occasional gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph as per the weather bureau's prediction.

Raymond forays into real estate with Thane project

Raymond forays into real estate with Thane project

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The project will house 3,000 residential units across 10 towers in the first phase on a 20-acre land parcel that Raymond owns in Thane

Rahul Gandhi seeks permanent exemption from appearance in RSS defamation case

Rahul Gandhi seeks permanent exemption from appearance in RSS defamation case

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has moved an application in a court at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra's Thane district, seeking permanent exemption from appearance in a defamation case filed against him.

Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar sent to 7-day NCB custody in drugs case

Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar sent to 7-day NCB custody in drugs case

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

A court at Bhiwandi in Thane district of Maharashtra on Friday remanded Iqbal Kaskar, underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's brother, in the custody of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for seven days to facilitate his questioning in a drugs case.

Heavy showers pound Mumbai, Thane; 3 killed in rain-related incidents

Heavy showers pound Mumbai, Thane; 3 killed in rain-related incidents

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Mumbai received 231.4 mm rain in the last 24 hours, while Thane received 229.81 mm.

Maharashtra college principal alleges 'harassment' over hijab, resigns

Maharashtra college principal alleges 'harassment' over hijab, resigns

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

In her resignation letter, Battull Hammid, who served as the principal of Viva College of Law in Virar, claimed she was quitting the post as she was feeling uncomfortable and suffocated.

Deshmukh told me extorted funds routed to Maha NCP chief: Ex-cop Param Bir

Deshmukh told me extorted funds routed to Maha NCP chief: Ex-cop Param Bir

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Singh asserted that Deshmukh set a staggering collection target of Rs 100 crore for his officers, specifically from Mumbai, while also discussing plans to target key opposition figures, including former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Mumbai: Commuters get violent as trains run late

Mumbai: Commuters get violent as trains run late

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

The Mumbai police on Tuesday resorted to firing in the air and baton charging to control irate passengers at Nalasopara railway station.

Two more held in Dombivli gang-rape case; search on for remaining accused

Two more held in Dombivli gang-rape case; search on for remaining accused

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The special investigation team of Thane police has arrested two more persons from Navi Mumbai in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a 15-year-old girl, an official said on Friday.

Baseless: Eknath Shinde's son on Maha deputy CM buzz

Baseless: Eknath Shinde's son on Maha deputy CM buzz

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Shrikant Shinde on Monday said the swearing-in ceremony of the Mahayuti coalition government has been a bit delayed, and currently there are lot of discussions and rumours.