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Rename places with caste-based names, says govt

MUMBAI, Oct. 10 -- All villages, localities, roads and housing colonies that bear any reference to castes or specific communities must be renamed after "personalities connected with democratic values"... Read More


Shinde launches Sena's organisational wing

MUMBAI, Oct. 10 -- With the BMC and other local body elections around the corner, the Shiv Sena led by deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde has launched the Sthaniya Lokadhikar Sena (SLS) to mobilise s... Read More


State appoints Shekar Singh as Nashik's Kumbh Mela commissioner

India, Oct. 8 -- The state government has appointed Shekhar Singh as the commissioner of Kumbh Mela in Nashik. Seven other IAS officers were also transferred on Tuesday. Singh was previously the comm... Read More


Van Rani relaunch hits a rough patch

India, Oct. 8 -- Plans to restart Van Rani (Queen of the Jungle), the mini train at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and a popular tourist attraction, are falling prey to petty thieves and the w... Read More


If police change their faulty shoes, they can run much faster: Akshay

India, Oct. 8 -- Actor Akshay Kumar on Tuesday told chief minister Devendra Fadnavis that policemen in the state cannot run properly as their shoes have clunky heels and are not well-designed. "They ... Read More


state appoints Shekar Singh as nashik Kumbh commissioner

MUMBAI, Oct. 8 -- Shekhar Singh as the commissioner of Kumbh Mela in Nashik. The state has also transferred seven other IAS officers on Tuesday. Singh was previously the commissioner of Pimpri Chinchw... Read More


Heavy rain, material theft threatens to derail relaunch of SGNP toy train

MUMBAI, Oct. 8 -- Plans to restart Van Rani (Queen of the Jungle), the mini train at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and a popular tourist attraction, are falling prey to petty thieves and the ... Read More


If police change their faulty shoes, they could run much faster: Akshay

Mumbai, Oct. 8 -- Actor Akshay Kumar on Tuesday told chief minister Devendra Fadnavis that policemen in the state cannot run properly as their shoes have clunky heels and are not well-designed. "They ... Read More


RTS commissioner faces backlash after viral video of parking altercation

India, Oct. 7 -- Dilip Shinde, the Pune divisional commissioner for right to services (RTS), is facing flak after a video showing him in an altercation with a security guard and a police officer over ... Read More


Link NMIA to Mumbai through tunnel: Shinde to MMRDA

India, Oct. 7 -- Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, who heads the urban development department, on Monday asked MMRDA to examine the feasibility of connecting Navi Mumbai International Airport to Mu... Read More