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Thane: Large quantity of explosives seized

Thane: Large quantity of explosives seized

Rediff.com10 Sep 2006

No arrests have been made in the case so far.

Dawood's brother was eating biryani, watching KBC when cops detained him

Dawood's brother was eating biryani, watching KBC when cops detained him

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The unexpected presence of cops stunned Kaskar, as he asked them maine kya kiya hai?

Infant among 10 dead in Thane building collapse

Infant among 10 dead in Thane building collapse

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

The 35-year-old 'Shakuntala' building, situated at Bazarpeth in Mumbra area of Thane district, collapsed after midnight when the residents were fast asleep, police said.

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.

I shot him myself, no regrets: BJP MLA who opened fire at Sena leader

I shot him myself, no regrets: BJP MLA who opened fire at Sena leader

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is trying to establish a "kingdom of criminals" in Maharashtra, he alleged.

6-yr-old deposes in court to get her rapist sentenced

6-yr-old deposes in court to get her rapist sentenced

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has sentenced a man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment (RI) for raping a minor girl in 2021, relying on the deposition of the six-year-old victim and other prosecution witnesses.

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.

5 workers killed in explosion at industrial unit in Thane

5 workers killed in explosion at industrial unit in Thane

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The intensity of the blast was so high that window panes in adjoining buildings were shattered and shocked people were seen running helter-skelter, an eyewitness said.

Nilesh Rane arrested in assault case, sent in judicial custody

Nilesh Rane arrested in assault case, sent in judicial custody

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Nilesh, son of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Narayan Rane, surrendered before the Chiplun police in Ratnagiri district at around on Friday.

CBI takes over probe into 5 cases against Param Bir Singh

CBI takes over probe into 5 cases against Param Bir Singh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

On the directions of the Supreme Court, the special crime unit of the central agency registered the cases late Tuesday evening.

Banner at UP police station says 'BJP workers not allowed', 6 held

Banner at UP police station says 'BJP workers not allowed', 6 held

Rediff.com28 May 2022

The banner reads, 'BJP Karyakartaon Ka Thane Main Aana Mana Hai (BJP workers are forbidden from entering the police station)'.

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Keeping up his tradition of celebrating the festival with soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sir Creek near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat's Kutch district and offered sweets to jawans.

PHOTOS: Sporadic violence as Thane grinds to standstill

PHOTOS: Sporadic violence as Thane grinds to standstill

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

A bandh called by major political parties in Thane against ongoing demolition of illegal structures without providing alternate accommodation to the occupants was observed on Thursday with some persons damaging at least 12 buses in the wee hours, police said.

Call centre scam mastermind's 'guru' arrested

Call centre scam mastermind's 'guru' arrested

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The 33-year-old man, identified as Jagdish Kanani was arrested from suburban Borivali on Sunday night.

Former Mumbai CP Param Bir Singh not traceable, Maha govt tells HC

Former Mumbai CP Param Bir Singh not traceable, Maha govt tells HC

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The whereabouts of former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh were not known, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday told the Bombay high court.

Ambani bomb case: NIA seizes car with 'police' sticker

Ambani bomb case: NIA seizes car with 'police' sticker

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

It is not clear if it was the same Innova that was following the explosives-laden Scorpio before the latter was parked near Ambani's residence in south Mumbai on February 25.

10 injured, 1 critical in stampede at Mumbai's Bandra station

10 injured, 1 critical in stampede at Mumbai's Bandra station

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Nine persons were injured in a stampede after rush for boarding a train at Bandra railway station in Mumbai on Sunday morning, a civic official said.

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The monsoon spelt mayhem in several parts of the country on Monday, particularly Mumbai where local train services and flight operations were hit and everyday life disrupted as well as Assam that was grappling with floods yet again.

Cops probe whether Thane mass murderer had 'split personality'

Cops probe whether Thane mass murderer had 'split personality'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Hasnain had butchered 14 of his family members and then ended life after a weekend feast on Sunday.

Woman raped at gunpoint in Thane

Woman raped at gunpoint in Thane

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

A 29-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a man at gunpoint near Bhayandar railway station in Thane district, the police said on Sunday. At least two persons were involved in the crime that took place on May 30 at a place opposite an ATM near the Bhayandar railway station between 2.30 pm and 5 pm, said sub-inspector Aparna Whatkar of Navghar police station.

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, with Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir recording its highest-ever voting percentage.

Power stays in families as leaders' kin enter Maha race

Power stays in families as leaders' kin enter Maha race

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Their lists show that a significant number of contenders are closely related to the current ministers, legislators or MPs, including their sons or daughters, wives and brothers or sisters.

35-ft Shivaji Maharaj statue, unveiled by Modi, collapses in Maha

35-ft Shivaji Maharaj statue, unveiled by Modi, collapses in Maha

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Modi unveiled the statue on December 4 last year on the occasion of Navy Day. He also participated in the celebrations at the fort.

Maha bureaucrat's son runs car over girlfriend, booked

Maha bureaucrat's son runs car over girlfriend, booked

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

'The incident took place around 4.30 am on Monday near a hotel on Ghodbunder Road, where the woman had gone to meet Gaikwad. An argument broke out between the two. Later, when the victim collected her belongings from his car and started leaving, the one who was driving the vehicle tried to mow her down, due to which she fell down and suffered serious injuries'

Lawyer accused of possessing CDR of Nawazuddin's wife released after HC order

Lawyer accused of possessing CDR of Nawazuddin's wife released after HC order

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

The racket, which involved illegal procurement and sale of CDRs, was busted by the Thane Crime Branch in January.

Chopped body in Mumbai flat: What the investigation so far reveals

Chopped body in Mumbai flat: What the investigation so far reveals

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Victim Saraswati Vaidya's live-in partner Manoj Sane, 56, has been arrested for allegedly killing her and dismembering the body in their 7th-floor rented apartment in Mira Road of Thane district.

Thane: Man, who chopped wife's body into pieces, arrested

Thane: Man, who chopped wife's body into pieces, arrested

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

A 30-year-old woman was murdered allegedly by her husband who chopped her body into three pieces inside their flat in Bhayander in Mumbai's neighbouring Thane district.

We will tear your arrogance: Uddhav warns Shinde over razing shakha

We will tear your arrogance: Uddhav warns Shinde over razing shakha

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Thackeray, along with top leaders of the Sena-UBT, went to Mumbra here to visit the razed shakha but had to face resistance from workers of the CM's Shiv Sena, who also showed black flags.

2 dead in Thane hydel plant tunnel

2 dead in Thane hydel plant tunnel

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

Labourers were trapped in an underground tunnel being constructed at Sonda hydel project near Shahpur in Thane district due to flooding.

Thane villagers lynch robber

Thane villagers lynch robber

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

Police said the robber was part of a gang that was trying to sneak into Hedutani village under Manpada area at around 0300 IST when they were attacked by the villagers.

Big electric spark before Samruddhi girder collapse, says survivor

Big electric spark before Samruddhi girder collapse, says survivor

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

A "big spark" in the electricity pole providing power to the girder launcher preceded its collapse during the construction of a viaduct for the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra's Thane district a day ago, in which at least 20 persons were killed, the police said on Wednesday.

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.

Raayan Review: Dhanush Works His Magic Again

Raayan Review: Dhanush Works His Magic Again

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Dhanush deserves credit for imagining a visually rich, edgy action thriller which is enhanced by a fascinating background score from A R Rahman, observes Divya Nair.

Gangster Prasad Pujari brought back to India from China

Gangster Prasad Pujari brought back to India from China

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Pujari is allegedly involved in eight serious cases in Mumbai, including firing, extortion and murder. A resident of Tagore Nagar in Vikhroli, he had fled from the country years ago. He had allegedly targeted builders and businessmen in eastern Mumbai, the crime branch official said.

Fugitive on India's 'most wanted' list in Thane

Fugitive on India's 'most wanted' list in Thane

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Wazhul Kamar Khan, whose name figures in the '50 most wanted' fugitives list, has been staying in Thane district near Mumbai, police sources said on Tuesday. Khan, who was arrested last year for his alleged role in the 2003 Mulund train blasts in Mumbai, has been living in Thane's Waghle Estate with his mother, wife and children after he was let out on bail.Khan was also involved in the 2003 Vile Parle and Ghatkopar blasts besides the 2002 Mumbai Central blasts.

Dombivli chemical factory blast toll rises to 8; more than 60 injured

Dombivli chemical factory blast toll rises to 8; more than 60 injured

Rediff.com23 May 2024

A major fire broke out inside the industrial area of Dombivli in Thane after a boiler exploded at the plant of a chemical company.

7 killed as lift of under-construction building crashes in Maha

7 killed as lift of under-construction building crashes in Maha

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The construction lift in the 40-storey building located in Balkum area off the Ghodbunder Road here collapsed on Sunday evening.

Uddhav Sena leader shot dead during Facebook live; attacker kills self

Uddhav Sena leader shot dead during Facebook live; attacker kills self

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Abhishek Ghosalkar was shot dead during a Facebook live by local social activist Mauris Noronha in Mumbai on Thursday, police said.

'Vague Allegations Against Election Commission Unfair'

'Vague Allegations Against Election Commission Unfair'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'To attribute motives to the individual election commissioner or the Election Commission as a group is very unfair.'

2 more arrests in Thane building collapse case

2 more arrests in Thane building collapse case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

With these arrests, the number of those taken into custody rose to 17.