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Cybercrime alerts on phone calls end

India, June 27 -- For months, millions of Indians heard the unmistakable baritone of Amitabh Bachchan every time they made a phone call, warning them about cybercrime and urging them to dial 1930 in c... Read More


3 judges recuse from HDFC CEO's petition

MUMBAI, June 27 -- Three judges of the Bombay high court (HC) have recused themselves from hearing a plea filed by the chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD) of HDFC Bank, Sashidhar ... Read More


IIT-B intruder had 21 email ids, made calls via digital apps: Cops

MUMBAI, June 27 -- What prompted Bilal Teli, 22, to attend lectures and stay on campus at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, until an alert employee called his bluff? Teli, who hails from Mang... Read More


Two Metro 3 stns to get retail outlets

Mumbai, June 27 -- A 114% jump in daily ridership on the Metro 3 corridor since the operationalisation of the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to Acharya Atre Chowk stretch on May 10 is attracting retailers... Read More


Couple singe house help's toddler with matches for crying

MUMBAI, June 27 -- The Bhandup police have arrested a couple for allegedly beating their house help's two-and-a-half-year-old son and burning him with matchsticks when he was crying. The house help, e... Read More


Union to launch auto hailing app, fares to be based on meter

Mumbai, June 27 -- A new ride hailing app for autos floated by an autorickshaw operators' union is likely to be launched on July 15. The app, called 'Yatri Mitra', is currently undergoing testing in t... Read More


Uber driver denied bail after molesting minor

MUMBAI, June 27 -- A 23-year-old Uber driver has been refused bail after he was arrested for allegedly harassing and molesting a 14-year-old girl while taking her from Dadar to her residence in Powai.... Read More


Mumbai to see a rainy weekend

Mumbai, June 27 -- After a humid week of light drizzles and occasional showers, the city can gear up for a weekend of heavy rainfall as per the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast on Thur... Read More


Lt colonel tries to publish research paper, loses Rs.1.28 lakh

MUMBAI, June 27 -- A 41-year-old lieutenant colonel of the Indian army pursuing a doctorate in artificial intelligence was duped of Rs.1.28 lakh while trying to publish his research papers in an inter... Read More


Third language to focus on listening, speaking in Class 1-2

Mumbai, June 27 -- Facing strong opposition from educationists, political parties and civil society groups, the state government has softened its stance on its controversial decision to make Hindi the... Read More