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Frustrated by horror highway, villagers seek to die by suicide

MUMBAI, Oct. 18 -- Frustrated by the poor condition of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad national highway (NH-48), severe traffic congestion, and administrative negligence, over 100 residents from the Naigaon-Chin... Read More


FIR against IIT-b alumnus for filming near bathroom

Mumbai, Oct. 18 -- The Powai police early on Friday registered an FIR against an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay for allegedly recording a video outside a hostel washroom wh... Read More


Virar building collapse victim's family gets rRs.r15L cheque from govt

India, Oct. 17 -- "My daughter will be able to stand on her feet again. It's a ray of hope," said an elated Anil Jovil (58) who on Wednesday received a Rs.15-lakh cheque as compensation for his three ... Read More


Virar building collapse victim's kin gets Rs.15 lakh

MUMBAI, Oct. 17 -- "My daughter will be able to stand on her feet again. It's a ray of hope," said an elated Anil Jovil, 58, who on Wednesday received a Rs.15-lakh cheque as compensation for his three... Read More


Ghodbunder repairs choke NH48; 500 kids stuck for hrs

India, Oct. 16 -- Countless commuters, including 500 schoolchildren, were stuck for over five hours on Ghodbunder Road (G B Road), Thane, on Tuesday, due to a massive traffic blockade as a consequence... Read More


Teenage couple and a 19-year-old ex-girlfriend die by suicide over relationship strain

India, Oct. 16 -- In separate incidents reported from Vasai-Virar region, three teenagers have died by suicide within days of each other. In Virar, a 19-year-old college student ended her life after a... Read More


Of love and loss: Young couple found dead; blackmailed teenager ends life

MUMBAI, Oct. 16 -- In separate incidents reported from Vasai-Virar region, a young couple and a teen have died by suicide within days of each other. In Virar, a 19-year-old college student ended her l... Read More


Two arrested for firing at rival toddy seller in Naigaon

India, Oct. 15 -- Two men who allegedly fired two rounds at a rival toddy seller in the early hours of Tuesday were arrested on the same day. The complainant, Venugopal Ponnam, 34, resides in Gopikis... Read More


Two men arrested for shooting at rival toddy seller in Naigaon

MUMBAI, Oct. 15 -- Two men who allegedly fired two rounds at a rival toddy seller in the early hours of Tuesday were arrested on the same day. The complainant, Venugopal Ponnam, 34, resides in Gopikis... Read More


Virar building collapse victim's kin struggle to pay medical bills

India, Oct. 13 -- With tears rolling down his eyes and medical reports in his hands, 58-year-old Anil Jovil waits outside the hospital room while nurses change the bandages of his daughter, Vishakha, ... Read More