News for 'palghar'

Chargesheet filed in Tunisha Sharma suicide case

Chargesheet filed in Tunisha Sharma suicide case

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Valiv police filed the chargesheet, the local police official said without disclosing much details.

Cyrus Mistry's overspeeding car hit the divider: Police

Cyrus Mistry's overspeeding car hit the divider: Police

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The driver of the car in which Cyrus Mistry was travelling lost control due to overspeeding and rammed into the divider, said Palghar Police sources on Sunday.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, nearby areas; girl drowns, people evacuated

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, nearby areas; girl drowns, people evacuated

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Local train services came to a halt between Badlapur and Ambarnath section in Maharashtra's Thane district adjoining Mumbai due to water-logging on railway tracks after heavy rains, officials said.

Union minister questions Shankaracharyas' contribution to Hindus

Union minister questions Shankaracharyas' contribution to Hindus

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

'Shankaracharyas look at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP through a political prism. This temple is not built on politics but on religion. Ram is our God'

Aaftab and Shraddha fought over cost of shifting to Delhi, says police

Aaftab and Shraddha fought over cost of shifting to Delhi, says police

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Aaftab Poonawala, the accused in the case of brutal murder of his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar in May this year, shifted the belongings from his flat in Maharashtra's Palghar district to Delhi in 37 boxes in June and paid Rs 20,000 for it, a police official said on Monday.

Fadnavis orders probe into accident that killed Cyrus Mistry

Fadnavis orders probe into accident that killed Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said he has asked the state police to conduct a detailed investigation into the accident in which former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry was killed.

High-level panel to probe Jaipur-Mumbai train shooting

High-level panel to probe Jaipur-Mumbai train shooting

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The probe committee comprises principal chief security commissioners of the Western Railway and the Central Railway, principal chief commercial manager of the North Western Railway, principal chief medical director of the North Central Railway and principal chief personnel officer of the West Central Railway.

Thakur Bruised, But Not Beaten!

Thakur Bruised, But Not Beaten!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The gritty fighter from Palghar soldiered on.

Cyrus Mistry death: Dr Anahita had not worn seat belt properly, say police

Cyrus Mistry death: Dr Anahita had not worn seat belt properly, say police

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Dr Anahita had only worn the shoulder harness from the back and had not adjusted the lap belt, police said.

RPF cop forced passenger at gunpoint across 2 coaches and shot him

RPF cop forced passenger at gunpoint across 2 coaches and shot him

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh forced a passenger of the B2 bogie of the Jaipur-Mumbai train to walk at gunpoint up to the pantry car, which is two coaches away, where he shot him dead, a GRP official said on Tuesday citing the investigation.

Tunisha death: Sheezan Khan sent to 14-day judicial custody

Tunisha death: Sheezan Khan sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The 27-year-old actor was arrested by Valiv Police in Palghar district on December 26 for allegedly abetting Sharma's suicide.

Tunisha Sharma suicide case: Sheezan Khan gets bail

Tunisha Sharma suicide case: Sheezan Khan gets bail

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

A court at Vasai in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Saturday granted bail to television actor Sheezan Khan, arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of co-actor Tunisha Sharma last year.

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Date, a 1990 Indian Police Service officer of the Maharashtra cadre who once sold newspapers in Pune to financially support his family, was honoured with the President's Police medal for gallantry for his role in what has come to be known as the 26/11 attack.

Mumbai train shooter cop booked for promoting enmity

Mumbai train shooter cop booked for promoting enmity

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh, arrested on charges of gunning down his senior officer and three passengers on a moving train last week, has now been booked for promoting enmity between groups, while a court in Mumbai on Monday extended his police custody till August 11.

Police seize drugs worth Rs 37 cr, bust manufacturing unit near Mumbai; 7 held

Police seize drugs worth Rs 37 cr, bust manufacturing unit near Mumbai; 7 held

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Liquid and powder raw materials worth Rs 2.73 lakh, chemicals worth Rs 2.59 lakh, besides vehicles, two country-made pistols, four magazines, and 14 cartridges were seized from seven accused, he said.

MVA allies seal poll pact in Maharashtra as Cong 'steps back'

MVA allies seal poll pact in Maharashtra as Cong 'steps back'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The opposition's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition in Maharashtra on Tuesday announced its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray securing a substantial portion with 21 seats, while the Congress will contest 17 seats, and the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar 10 seats.

Girl infected with Zika virus in district adjoining Mumbai

Girl infected with Zika virus in district adjoining Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

A seven-year-old girl has been found infected with Zika virus in Palghar district of Maharashtra, the state health department said on Wednesday.

Surprise Journey In The Mahindra XUV400

Surprise Journey In The Mahindra XUV400

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

From Mumbai to Silvassa in Daman, and back.

Cyrus Mistry's car was driven at 180-190 kmph: Police

Cyrus Mistry's car was driven at 180-190 kmph: Police

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The police team probing the crash are examining the CCTV footage for further leads, the official said.

Mistry accident: Injured Pandoles shifted to Mumbai from Vapi hospital

Mistry accident: Injured Pandoles shifted to Mumbai from Vapi hospital

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Dr Anahita Pandole and her husband Darius, who injured in the car accident that killed former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry, were on Monday shifted by road to Mumbai from a hospital in neighbouring Vapi town of Gujarat, an official said.

Tunisha's boyfriend's chats with 'secret friend' found

Tunisha's boyfriend's chats with 'secret friend' found

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The police said they have seized three mobile phones, including two iPhones, over the course of its ongoing probe in the case.

Train killing: RPF cop's mental condition yet to be examined

Train killing: RPF cop's mental condition yet to be examined

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Seeking his custody, the police told the court that the mental health condition of the accused constable was yet to be conducted and that he was not cooperating with them.

He doesn't remember anything: Killer RPF cop's lawyer

He doesn't remember anything: Killer RPF cop's lawyer

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The personnel accompanying Chaudhary have said his behaviour is "very unusual and he is in deep shock" and that he just eats "occasionally", the lawyer claimed.

Shraddha murder: Delhi cops call 3 to record statements; scale up searches

Shraddha murder: Delhi cops call 3 to record statements; scale up searches

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The process of recording the statements was underway at the Vasai crime branch office, he said.

Train firing: Sacked RPF cop's bail rejected

Train firing: Sacked RPF cop's bail rejected

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Chaudhary not only killed his senior but also three others of a 'particular community' by making them specific targets, the court said.

Actress Tunisha Sharma's suicide: Co-actor arrested for abetment

Actress Tunisha Sharma's suicide: Co-actor arrested for abetment

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

Police on Sunday arrested a 27-year old co-actor of television and film actress Tunisha Sharma on the charge of abetting her suicide in Maharashtra's Palghar district, an official said.

Rain fury in Mumbai, Thane: 3 dead, alert issued for today

Rain fury in Mumbai, Thane: 3 dead, alert issued for today

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A 22-year-old person was killed and another one injured on Thursday after a tree fell on their hut in Mumbai as moderate to heavy rains lashed the city and its suburbs in the last 24 hours, officials said.

Truck drivers call off strike in Nashik after assurances

Truck drivers call off strike in Nashik after assurances

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Truck drivers protesting against a provision in the new penal law on hit-and-run road accidents, called off their strike in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Tuesday after the local authorities assured to look into their demands.

Maha BJP sparks buzz with Fadnavis' 'I'll return' video; deletes later

Maha BJP sparks buzz with Fadnavis' 'I'll return' video; deletes later

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday posted a four-year-old video of its leader and former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announcing that he will return to helm the state, prompting speculation in political circles.

Ranji Final: Thakur backs Rahane, Iyer, but pulls up other batters

Ranji Final: Thakur backs Rahane, Iyer, but pulls up other batters

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer might have failed to snap their lean run, but Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Sunday placed trust in them to return to run-making ways and exhorted for backing the senior batters during their struggle period.

Days after Mistry's death, co-passenger reveals cause of accident

Days after Mistry's death, co-passenger reveals cause of accident

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Darius Pandole, who survived the car accident in which industrialist Cyrus Mistry died, has told the police that his wife Dr Anahita was driving the Mercedes-Benz car in the third lane and could not merge into the second lane that turned narrow near the Surya river bridge in Maharashtra's Palghar, an official said.

Actor Tunisha Sharma commits suicide on TV show set

Actor Tunisha Sharma commits suicide on TV show set

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Sharma went to the washroom on the set and did not return for a long time. When the door was broken down, she was found hanging inside, he said.

Shinde, Fadnavis share stage amid slugfest over ad

Shinde, Fadnavis share stage amid slugfest over ad

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday travelled in a helicopter together for an event in Palghar as they reaffirmed their commitment to take forward their alliance and spoke about their strong bond after a controversial advertisement.

Train firing victim's kin protest outside hospital, refuse to accept body

Train firing victim's kin protest outside hospital, refuse to accept body

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Western Railway tonight said it has digitally transferred Rs 10 lakh in the savings bank account of the victim's wife.

Tunisha's mother breaks silence, says Sheezan used her daughter

Tunisha's mother breaks silence, says Sheezan used her daughter

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

According to police, the 21-year-old actress allegedly died by suicide in the washroom on the set of a serial in Vasai area of Palghar on Saturday.

'Terrorist minded person': Victim's kin opposes bail for RPF killer cop

'Terrorist minded person': Victim's kin opposes bail for RPF killer cop

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Dismissed RPF constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, accused of killing his senior colleague and three passengers on a moving train, appears to have harboured "anger and grudge" towards a particular community and showed no remorse for the crime committed, the police said in its response to his bail.

Slain RPF officer's body wrapped in tricolour, sent to native place

Slain RPF officer's body wrapped in tricolour, sent to native place

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The RPF officer said a team of personnel of the force was accompanying the mortal remains to Sawai Madhopur and they will carry them to his native place from the railway station for the last rites.

Killer RPF cop sacked, harassed Muslim man in 2017

Killer RPF cop sacked, harassed Muslim man in 2017

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, who shot dead his senior and three passengers on board a moving train last month, has been dismissed from service, an official said on Thursday.

Tunisha spoke to man on dating app before death: Sheezan's lawyers

Tunisha spoke to man on dating app before death: Sheezan's lawyers

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Even before her alleged suicide, she was on a video call for 15 minutes with Ali, the counsels claimed in the court.

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.