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India's first AI university appoints award-winning American professor as VC
Published on Jun 25, 2024 12:21 PM IST
Simon Mak, who brings experience from Silicon Valley startups and academia, will work closely with Tarundeep Singh Anand, the university's chancellor
Mumbai Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 28.14 °C, check weather forecast for June 25, 2024
Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Mumbai on June 25, 2024 here.
Published on Jun 25, 2024 07:00 AM IST
25-year-old brutally killed by unknown assailants in Ambernath
A 25-year-old youth was stabbed to death by unknown persons on Sunday night near the Ordinance Factory in Ambernath. Passersby noticed the man lying motionless by the side of the road on Monday morning and alerted the police
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:48 AM IST
Railways, IRCTC begin food inspection on long distance trains and stations
Indian Railways and IRCTC have started inspecting the quality and quantity of eatables and drinks served to passengers on the long-distance trains and at the food stalls in railway stations
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:46 AM IST
HC refuses bail to Red Sanders smuggler Badshah Malik
Bombay High Court rejects Red Sanders smuggler Badshah Majid Malik's bail plea in money laundering case; court finds proceeds of crime from smuggling.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:42 AM IST
MahaRERA orders builder to refund ₹66 lakh to flat buyer with interest
MahaRERA orders a Mumbai-based real estate developer to refund ₹66 lakh with interest to a homebuyer for project delay
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:40 AM IST
Revu Suresh
Sharad Pawar's NCP says ‘Tutari’ symbol confusing, seeks removal from list
The Sharad Pawar-led NCP has approached the ECI, requesting it to remove the trumpet (tutari) from the list of free symbols in the state
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:45 AM IST
Five of a family booked for duping bizman of ₹49 Lakh
The RCF police on Sunday booked five members of a family for allegedly duping a Chembur-based businessman to the tune of ₹49 lakh under the pretext of providing him agricultural land for a farmhouse in the Pune district
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:34 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
Amidst the possibility of cabinet expansion, Shinde meets Shah in Delhi
CM Eknath Shinde visited Delhi to discuss state cabinet expansion with Amit Shah ahead of the monsoon session. 15 berths remain to be filled by October.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:30 AM IST
Reserve 50% of houses in new buildings for Marathis: Shiv Sena UBT’s Anil Parab
The 59-year-old, who is the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance’s candidate for the Mumbai Graduates constituency in the legislative council, sought a law that would hold developers liable to imprisonment if they violate the rule
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:26 AM IST
State approves development plans for 10 religious, historical and tourist attractions
Maharashtra govt approves ₹1,213.44 crore development plans for 10 religious, historical, and tourist sites ahead of assembly elections, aiming to boost local economy and generate goodwill among voters.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:22 AM IST
BMC contractor damages Banganga’s heritage steps, ASI, locals livid
BMC contractor damages heritage steps at Banganga tank with JCB machine, facing backlash from ASI and GSB Temple trust for negligence
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Streets, footpaths cleared for PM and VVIPs, why not for everyone: Bombay HC
Bombay HC questions why footpaths are cleared for PM in a day but not daily for all citizens. Criticizes BMC for inaction against illegal hawkers
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:57 AM IST
Sahyaja MS
Mumbai Congress leaders want Varsha Gaikwad out as city chief
16 senior leaders have written to Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge to request a meeting to discuss strengthening the organisational framework
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:46 AM IST
St Xavier’s College plans to adopt shift system to manage space constraints
Due to the heritage status of Xavier’s structure, significant architectural changes to create more space and classrooms are not possible
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:55 AM IST
Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray could change stand on rebel MLAs
Sharad Pawar said he will pick new faces for assembly elections, and added that he might consider some of the MLAs who went with Ajit Pawar
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 11:47 AM IST
150 shanties in Govandi’s Chheda Nagar razed
The demolition drive which was carried out by the Collector’s office left scores of families with their little children stranded among the rubble. Demolitions began at around 12 noon, with most residents claiming they hadn’t been given notice
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:04 AM IST
State apathy shields corrupt babus: ACB awaits govt sanction to prosecute 447 public servants
At least 143 public servants among them have not been suspended by their respective departments while 13 government servants convicted in corruption cases have not been dismissed from service
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:02 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Water supply to ‘extremely dangerous’ Turbhe mart restored after dogged protest
Traders at the market were given an undertaking that they shall be responsible in case of any untoward incident in the dilapidated market
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:50 AM IST
The wonders of curiosity, and its many uses
Adults can learn from children's curiosity. Embracing curiosity allows for openness, flexibility, and a sense of wonder in daily life, fostering better understanding and conflict resolution.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Sonali Gupta
Makeover turns DP Road 9 in Powai into a ‘life hazard’
The road had been concretised for only half its width and the height difference between the asphalt-topped side and the concretised side is nearly six inches
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:51 AM IST
Jarange-Patil calls for Maratha rallies from July 6
The slugfest between Jarange-Patil and state minister and OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal also continued on Monday, with Bhujbal accusing the former of not having any knowledge about reservation in the state
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 06:32 AM IST
Mastermind behind robbery at home of Cafe Mysore owner arrested from Delhi
The accused was using at least 18 SIM cards, changing them frequently to avoid being traced. But one UPI payment he made helped the police nab him
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 06:30 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Mumbai Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 26.94 °C, check weather forecast for June 24, 2024
Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Mumbai on June 24, 2024 here.
Published on Jun 24, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Senior citizen’s niece accused of stealing ₹22 lakh
63-year-old man files complaint against niece for withdrawing ₹22 lakh from his bank account using his debit card and cheques without his knowledge in Mumbai.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 07:08 AM IST
Manish K Pathak
Two killed as container brake fails on Mumbai-Nashik Highway
Two individuals, Amaan Sayyad and Archna Pagare, died in a collision on Mumbai-Nashik Highway due to brake failure. Driver arrested, investigation ongoing.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 07:04 AM IST
HC dismisses petition alleging police misconduct during advocates’ protest
The Bombay high court has dismissed a writ petition filed by advocate Nitin Shivram Satpute seeking action against police officers for allegedly manhandling lawyers during a peaceful protest at Azad Maidan on February 2, 2024
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Sahyaja MS
Muslims should get reservation from OBC quota, demands Jarange-Patil
The activist said there are several Muslims who also have Kunbi records which makes them eligible for reservation under the OBC quota
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Students from Dhangar Community to receive hostel allowance of up to ₹60,000 for higher studies
State govt in Maharashtra sanctions ₹60,000/yr hostel allowance for Dhangar community students in higher education to address discontent and lack of facilities.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 06:56 AM IST
25 days and counting: Missing excavator driver’s family camps at accident site
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde visited the site and announced that a rescue operation would be launched jointly by the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and NDRF
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 08:39 AM IST
Megha Sood
