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India’s first train with ATM conducts trial run between Nashik and Mumbai

16Apr

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India’s first train with ATM conducts trial run between Nashik and Mumbai

In a first-of-its-kind effort, the Central Railway (CR) launched an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) successfully inside a moving train – Panchavati Express connecting Manmad (Nashik) and Mumbai. The Panchavati Express, with the innovative facility installed in an air-conditioned coach, completed the trial run on Tuesday, enabling passengers to withdraw cash while the train is in motion. The initiative aims to extend basic services like cash withdrawal in trains, particularly on long-travel routes with fewer or no station halts. Story continues below this ad The ATM is placed in a cubicle at the rear of the coach, in an area that previously served as an ad hoc pantry. The space has since been locked by a shutter and placed under 24×7 CCTV observation to maintain security and...

Water tankers’ strike: Will resume service only after govt officially amends rules by Central Ground Water Authority, say operators

12Apr

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Water tankers’ strike: Will resume service only after govt officially amends rules by Central Ground Water Authority, say operators

Even as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) stayed the notices sent to owners and operators of Mumbai’s wells and tanks, the strike called by the Mumbai Water Tanker Association (MWTA) entered its third day on Saturday as members of the association said they will not resume services unless the state government officially amends the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) rules enforced in Mumbai.The strike began on Thursday (April 10) after the BMC issued letters to owners of ring wells in Mumbai, asking them to stop supplying water to the tankers. These wells are primary sources, from where ground water is extracted by tank owners. On Friday (April 11), the BMC revoked the notices that were sent to the well owners asking them to obtain an immediate fresh licence from the CGWA, with...

Mumbai Water Tanker Association goes on indefinite strike, Maharashtra leaders seek Centre’s intervention

10Apr

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Mumbai Water Tanker Association goes on indefinite strike, Maharashtra leaders seek Centre’s intervention

Politicians from Maharashtra have sought the intervention of the Centre after the Mumbai Water Tanker Association (MWTA) went on an indefinite strike on Thursday in protest against the civic body’s recent notices to private ring well and borewell owners. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has asked the operators to stop supplying water to tankers and obtain a fresh licence from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA). In a letter to Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil, Maharashtra Information Technology Minister Ashish Shelar said, “The BMC has issued multiple notices directing water tanker operators to obtain a CGWA license without prior consultation on terms and conditions. Despite ongoing discussions, local police and municipal officials are frequently harassing tanker opera...

Mumbai News Live Updates: Water tank supply halted in Mumbai over MWTA’s dispute with BMC

10Apr

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Mumbai News Live Updates: Water tank supply halted in Mumbai over MWTA’s dispute with BMC

The guidelines also limit the number of tankers that can fill water from a well to a single tanker. (Representational Image/File)Mumbai News Today Live Updates: The Mumbai Water Tanker Association (MWTA) on Thursday decided to suspend the water supply to Mumbai indefinitely to protest amid a dispute with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) over their notices to the owners of private wells which supply water to the tankers. The MWTA owns over 1800 water tankers that can store up to 500-20,000 litres. The association supplies around 350 MLD water to different parts of the city, including the upscale south Mumbai. Amid the dispute with BMC, the water tanker body has taken an “indefinite break” and suspended their operations for an indefinite period. Bombay HC rejects plea on Kunal Ka...

‘Welcome move’: RBI rate cut brings relief for Mumbai homebuyers, boosts real estate sentiment

9Apr

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‘Welcome move’: RBI rate cut brings relief for Mumbai homebuyers, boosts real estate sentiment

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) decision to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent has brought optimism to Mumbai’s real estate market. This marks the second consecutive rate cut in recent months, following a similar 25 bps reduction in February, bringing the rate down from 6.50 per cent to 6.25 per cent earlier. With rates currently at their lowest since 2022, home loan consumers in Mumbai, one of India’s priciest housing markets, are likely to gain through reduced EMIs and better loan eligibility. Banks are set to cut their lending rates, which will have a direct impact on monthly outgo for homebuyers. For example, a Rs 50 lakh home loan for 25 years at a rate of interest of 8.25 percent as compared to 8.75 percent would reduce the EMI by around Rs 1,600, helping borro...

Teen booked for sexual harassment in Mumbai for verbally abusing minor classmate over emoji in WhatsApp group

8Apr

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Teen booked for sexual harassment in Mumbai for verbally abusing minor classmate over emoji in WhatsApp group

The Mumbai police Monday booked a 16-year-old junior college student for sexual harassment of a minor after he was alleged to have verbally abused a female classmate over her response to a message his friend had shared on their collegemates’ WhatsApp group. The complainant, also aged 16, subsequently approached the Nirmal Nagar police along with her parents and filed a complaint. As per the police complaint, on April 2, when the complainant was home, she received calls, messages and voice notes from the accused. “The suspect contacted her using another boy’s mobile phone number and abused the teenaged girl as she had responded with a ‘puking’ emoji on a voice message shared by his friend and a classmate on their college WhatsApp group,” said a police source. Story continues below this...

Vikhroli railway overbridge in Mumbai likely to be ready by July

4Apr

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Vikhroli railway overbridge in Mumbai likely to be ready by July

Nearly 28 years later since the project was first conceptualised, Vikhroli Railway Over Bridge (ROB) in Mumbai is set to be operational by July. Background of the project: Originally conceived in 1997, the bridge was proposed as an alternative to a level crossing that existed at Vikhroli. Commuters travelling in the east-west direction often used to trespass the crossing and in many cases, people had lost their lives. Following this, the authorities mooted a proposal to build Vikhroli bridge as an alternative. Even though the crossing was sealed during the early 2000s, the bridge still couldn’t be built within a decade after its conceptualisation. It was only in 2018 that the tenders for the bridge were finally floated and work orders issued. Significance of the bridge: The bridge will con...

Re 1 for consultation, Rs 10 for tests: MHADA to launch low-cost health clinics across Mumbai

4Apr

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Re 1 for consultation, Rs 10 for tests: MHADA to launch low-cost health clinics across Mumbai

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has announced an initiative to provide affordable healthcare services in 34 residential colonies under its jurisdiction in Mumbai under the Aapla Davakhana scheme. The clinics will offer medical consultations for just one rupee, while diagnostic services, including blood tests and diabetes checks, will be accessible for Rs 10. The healthcare initiative, launched on the direction of state Housing Minister Eknath Shinde, aims to extend the services to residents of these areas as well as the general public. The housing authority has joined hands with Magicdil Health for All, an organisation which runs the One Rupee Clinic, to implement the scheme. “The agreement was formalised at MHADA’s Bandra headquarters in the presence of CEO ...

Mumbai records a decline in number of street dogs by 21% in ten years

3Apr

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Mumbai records a decline in number of street dogs by 21% in ten years

In a survey carried out by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to analyse the population of stray dogs, it has been revealed that Mumbai’s street dog population has declined by 21% in the past decade. According to the report, in 2014, the total number of street dogs in Mumbai stood at 95,172 accounting to 10.54 dogs for every kilometre. While in 2024, the numbers stood at 90,757 which stands at 8.01 dogs per km. The survey was carried out by Human Society Internationale/India (HSI/India) and a total road length or 930 km has been surveyed for the same. Furthermore, the report showed that while dog population declined by an average of 31% in 19 municipal wards, it increased by 19.9% in four municipal wards–E (Byculla), N (Ghatkopar), R south (Kandivali) and T (Mulund). In D (Malab...

Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray over opposition to Waqf Bill, calls him a ‘use and throw’ leader

3Apr

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Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray over opposition to Waqf Bill, calls him a ‘use and throw’ leader

Shiv Sena chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday launched a blistering attack on Uddhav Thackeray for opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament, accusing him of abandoning Hindutva and Balasaheb Thackeray’s legacy forever. “By opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill, Uddhav Thackeray has completely turned his back on Hindutva and the ideals of Balasaheb Thackeray. His stance has not only exposed his ideological confusion but also cast a shadow over his political future,” Shinde said. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Shinde said that Thackeray’s opposition to the Bill had disappointed even his colleagues, many of whom still hold Balasaheb’s principles dear. “Yesterday was an unfortunate day for him,” he remarked, alluding to Thackeray’s political missteps. ...

‘Centre wants to hand over Waqf land to its industrialist friends’: Uddhav Thackeray

3Apr

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‘Centre wants to hand over Waqf land to its industrialist friends’: Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday slammed the Centre over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill saying the BJP-led government is eying the Waqf land to meet the interests of industrialists. Thackeray said his party opposed the Waqf Bill in Parliament as it was against the seizure of Waqf land. “If the government wants to take over land then first take over the land which has been grabbed by Pakistan and China. We have opposed the Bill since the government’s intention is to grab the Waqf land and give it to its industrialist friends,” Thackeray said at a press conference in Mumbai after the Bill was passed in Lok Sabha. Thackeray said the controversial Bill was introduced in Parliament to divert attention from the issue of US’ reciprocal tax tariff that posed a challenge to India. ...

No entry for motorists between Gokhale bridge and Gold Spot junction till May 15

2Apr

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No entry for motorists between Gokhale bridge and Gold Spot junction till May 15

In what has sparked concerns of fresh traffic snarls in Andheri, the traffic department has issued a notice of ‘no entry’ to and from between Gokhale bridge and Gold Spot junction along the Teli Galli bridge, urging motorists to use alternative routes between April 1 and May 15. The closure of the route, according to officials, has been done in a bid to facilitate work on the second phase of the Gokhale bridge which entails connecting Teli Galli bridge with Gokhale bridge. With the west and east-bound swathes linking Gold Spot junction to Gokhale bridge barred for access, the traffic department has instead appealed to residents to use alternative routes. For the vehicles traversing from Gold Spot junction towards Andheri West, an alternative route has been allocated via the east-bound arm ...

20-year-old college student dies by suicide in Mumbai’s Dadar; police recover her diary

2Apr

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20-year-old college student dies by suicide in Mumbai’s Dadar; police recover her diary

A 20-year-old college student allegedly ended her life in a 14-storey building in Dadar late on Tuesday, police said, adding that as per their primary investigation, she had been depressed since male friend rejected her proposal. The police said the woman was a BCom student of a South Mumbai college who lived with her parents. Her father is a businessman. An officer said that the woman had been in love with a male friend for some time. “Recently, she went and told him about her feelings, but as he did not feel the same way, he turned down her proposal by saying that he saw her just as a friend,” the officer said. Story continues below this ad Subsequently, the woman learnt that he was in love with another woman, which left her disappointed and led to her slipping into depr...

International stars only participated, not involved: Mumbai chief selector Patil

24Feb

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International stars only participated, not involved: Mumbai chief selector Patil

Blaming the international stars’ lack of interest for Mumbai’s inability to defend the Ranji Trophy title, Mumbai chief selector Sanjay Patil has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and national selection panel to personally monitor international cricketers’ performance when they are forced to turn up in domestic cricket.“First I congratulate Ajit Agarkar (chief national selector), Jay Shah (former BCCI secretary) and all the BCCI authorities who forced all the big cricketers to represent their own State teams. Every cricketer owes most of his achievements to his own State,” Patil told The Hindu after Mumbai’s semifinal exit in the Ranji Trophy. “But whenever all the internationals were made to play domestic cricket, they merely participated in these games instead of...

Told he would never be a model, 20-year-old Mumbai boy Deepak Gupta shines on the Louis Vuitton runway

23Feb

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Told he would never be a model, 20-year-old Mumbai boy Deepak Gupta shines on the Louis Vuitton runway

In a testament to perseverance and self-belief, 20-year-old Mumbai native Deepak Gupta has transformed from being told he could “never be a Louis Vuitton model” to walking the runway for the prestigious French fashion house. His inspiring journey, recently shared on Instagram, has captivated millions and earned recognition from Bollywood celebrities. The viral video that captivated millions Gupta’s viral video, which has garnered over 37 million views, begins with a humble throwback photo of himself in a simple white T-shirt and trousers — a stark contrast to his current success. The transformation documented in his reel takes viewers behind the scenes of his groundbreaking Louis Vuitton show preparation, from the meticulous nail care and hair styling to the final moments before hitting th...