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CBI takes over probe into activist's murder

India, Oct. 22 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday took over the probe into the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota after registering a fresh first information rep... Read More


HDFC probe finds 2 execs leaked secrets

India, Oct. 22 -- An internal probe by HDFC Bank found evidence that two senior executives disclosed confidential business strategies and possible market-sensitive information to outsiders, according ... Read More


Core sector growth jumps to 7.9% in Sept

India, Oct. 22 -- Core sector industries output, as measured by the Index of Core Industries (ICI) stood at 7.9% in September, up from 5.9% in August, according to data released by Ministry of Commerc... Read More


Devi visarjan noise hits 110.8 dB despite HC curbs: NGO Awaaz

Mumbai, Oct. 22 -- Noise levels touched 110.8 decibels during Devi visarjan procession in Mahim on Tuesday night, as firecrackers, loudspeakers and laser lights were allegedly used in violation of Bom... Read More


Cuffe Parade marina plan stalled over proposed bridge

Mumbai, Oct. 22 -- A proposed marina off Cuffe Parade has hit a hurdle after the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) asked its developer, Rashmi Development Private Limited, to obtai... Read More


HC raps BMC, MPCB over failure to publicise ban on firecrackers

MUMBAI, Oct. 22 -- The Bombay High Court on Wednesday pulled up the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) for failing to issue public notices rega... Read More


Court flays police failure to get Bishnoi's custody

MUMBAI, Oct. 22 -- Over two years after former Maharashtra minister and senior NCP leader Baba Siddique was shot dead in Bandra, a special MCOCA court on Wednesday asked Mumbai police to explain why t... Read More


After firing, govt cracks down on bike taxis again

MUMBAI, Oct. 22 -- The state transport department is cracking down on bike taxis following Sunday's Tiger Shroff shooting, after one of the accused was identified as a Rapido rider. On Wednesday, tran... Read More


Space crunch at CSMT slows down CR's 15-car plan

Mumbai, Oct. 22 -- A lack of space at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) has stalled Central Railway's plan to run 54 services of 15-car locals, augmented on August 15, as only one platform, ... Read More


Meet the retired cop who won't stop finding missing persons

Mumbai, Oct. 22 -- Rajesh Pandey, a 60-year-old retired Mumbai police constable, was enjoying a cup of tea with his wife on the afternoon of October 8 when his phone rang. On the other end was a distr... Read More