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Army, Navy join efforts to rescue excavator operator at soil cave-in site in Palghar
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde disclosed that the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard are aiding rescue efforts for an excavator operator trapped for 17 days after a cave-in at a water project in Palghar. The incident occurred during work on a tunnel shaft at the Surya water supply project site on May 29. Despite extensive operations by local teams and the NDRF, neither the operator nor the machine has been located.
Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar gangs were planning to use minors to kill Salman Khan: Police
Police uncovered a plot involving Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar gangs planning to employ minors to kill Bollywood actor Salman Khan in Mumbai. Sharpshooters were stationed in multiple locations under Goldie Brar's orders, with plans to regroup in Kanyakumari and escape to other countries.
The man who escaped the scam rings of Cambodia
Thousands of workers are trafficked to Southeast Asia to commit cyber fraud on their fellow citizens over social media. Ex-serviceman Botcha Sankhar, who was forced to work in the scam compounds of Cambodia for six months, unravels the modus operandi of this new and terrifying form of crime and forced labour
Mumbai man loses Rs 1.07 crore in trading scam; Here's how Indians lost Rs 1,750 cr in just four months
A 48-year-old man from Navi Mumbai lost Rs 1.07 crore in a share trading scam, highlighting a broader surge in cybercrime in India. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) reported 20,043 trading scam cases amounting to Rs 14,204.83 crore between January and April 2024. Fraudsters often use call spoofing and impersonate officials to deceive victims. The government has responded by freezing bank accounts and blocking SIM cards to protect potential victims.
Consumer panel directs IDFC Bank to pay Rs 1 lakh to man for deducting EMI for loan he didn't avail
A consumer commission in Mumbai has instructed IDFC Bank to compensate a resident of Navi Mumbai with Rs 1 lakh. The bank wrongly deducted EMIs for a loan he never took. The commission ordered the bank to refund the deducted EMIs with interest and provide the compensation for deficient service and the resulting mental and physical distress within 60 days of receiving the order.
NIA chargesheets Mumbai Man in Indian Navy espionage case
The NIA charge sheeted Amaan Salim Shaikh for activating SIM cards used by Pakistani Intelligence officers. The case was registered by the Vijayawada cell. Shaikh worked for suspected Pakistani agent Usman to further the anti-India conspiracy. Shaikh also received money from suspected Pakistani operatives through crypto channels. Khan and Alven, both Pakistani nationals, are absconding.
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NIA charge sheets Mumbai man in Pakistan conspiracy to honey trap Indian Navy personnel
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged Mumbai resident Amaan Salim Shaikh in a conspiracy by Pakistani intelligence operatives to trap Indian Navy personnel and gather secret information on defence establishments. Shaikh was found working for a suspected Pakistani agent, Usman, and receiving money from other operatives through crypto channels. Further investigations are ongoing in the case.
Navi Mumbai man falls prey to cyber fraud, loses Rs 45.69 lakh in share trading scam
A Navi Mumbai resident's investment venture turns into a nightmare as cyber criminals lure him into share trading, resulting in a staggering loss of Rs 45.69 lakh. The cyber police have initiated legal action against five individuals under relevant sections of the law. The charges include "cheating" under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code and "criminal breach of trust" under Section 406, among others.
Mumbai police questioning owner of motorcycle used in firing outside actor Salman Khan's house
Police investigate firing at Salman Khan's house. Motorcycle owner questioned, suspects fled after firing rounds. Abandoned vehicle registered to Panvel resident. Multiple arrests made as probe expands to Bihar, Rajasthan, Delhi.
Maharashtra ATS arrests man for sharing sensitive info with Pak intelligence operative
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested a 30-year-old man from Navi Mumbai for allegedly divulging information about restricted areas in India to a Pakistan-based intelligence operative (PIO). The ATS investigation revealed that the accused communicated with the PIO via Facebook and WhatsApp between November 2021 and May 2023, sharing sensitive information through these platforms.
Elderly man forced to dance on burning coal in Thane
A 75-year-old man in Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly forced to dance on burning coal as punishment for practicing black magic. The incident occurred in Kervele village, Murbad taluka, and a video of the incident went viral on social media. The man was forcibly taken from his house during a religious event near a temple and was physically assaulted. The police have registered a case against the individuals involved.
Atal Setu bridge only the beginning? Modi govt’s ambitious infra push bears fruit
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to open India's longest bridge, the Atal Setu, in a ceremony to mark the start of his government's infrastructure drive. The five-year, $1 trillion initiative aims to boost jobs and keep up with China and other modernising economies. The bridge, which will cost $2.2 billion, will cut travel time between central Mumbai and Navi Mumbai
Mumbai man charged for marrying 12-year-old, assaulting and impregnating her
A 29-year-old man has been charged for marrying a 12-year-old girl, sexually assaulting her, and causing her pregnancy. The incident, which occurred six months ago, highlights the issue of child marriage in India. The accused, from Satara district in Maharashtra, is accused of multiple acts of rape. The matter came to light when a local doctor discovered that the girl was four months pregnant.
Indian Navy conducts bi-annual exercise 'Prasthan' off Mumbai coast
The Indian Navy, along with other defence state and civil agencies completed a two-phased exercise 'Prasthan' in the Offshore Development Area, off the Mumbai coast, officials said here on Saturday.
Meet the man from Mumbai who got ‘Einstein Visa’ for his exceptional crossword skill
Mangesh Ghogre, an investment banker from Navi Mumbai, has been granted the 'Einstein Visa' for his exceptional talent in constructing crosswords. Ghogre's crossword puzzles have been featured in renowned newspapers such as the New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.
Ajab prem ki gajab Khaani: Man turns thief to please bargirl, spends Rs 50 lakh on her
During police interrogation, Yusuf disclosed that he embarked on his criminal journey to fulfill the wishes of a Mumbai-based bar girl with whom he had fallen in love. The police alleged that Yusuf had expended over Rs 50 lakh on the bar girl until now. On the other hand, Naushad had previously faced arrest in 11 burglary cases. Both Yusuf and Naushad emerged as the culprits behind 18 burglary incidents that transpired after their release on bail.
Man jumps from Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Mumbai; Navy divers join search
A 55-year-old man, who was apparently disturbed after meeting with an accident recently, jumped from the Bandra-Worli Sea Link on Monday, prompting the police to seek the help of Navy divers to trace him, an official said. The man plunged into the Arabian Sea from the cable-stayed structure in the morning. A Navy helicopter has also been pressed into service, the official said.
Fake police officers gang, inspired by 'Special 26,' robs home of retired govt official, stealing Rs 36 lakh
A group of six conmen disguised as Anti-Corruption Bureau officials stole around Rs 36 lakh worth of valuables, including Rs 25.25 lakh in cash, from the residence of a retired government official in Navi Mumbai. The conmen arrived at the official's home posing as police officers, stating a lodged complaint to justify conducting a house search.
Indian Navy steaming ahead with autonomous unmanned vessels
From autonomous unmanned vessels to new-generation combat management systems, software-defined radios and advanced data links, Indian Navy is now going full steam ahead in harnessing cyber, artificial intelligence, big data analytics and other cutting-edge technologies for futuristic warfare.
Sunstroke at Maharashtra event: Death toll rises to 12
12 people have died, and two more are in critical condition, after suffering from sunstroke at an award function in Navi Mumbai. The event was held on an open ground in 38-degree Celsius weather conditions. The deceased included eight women and four men, and their ages ranged between 30 and 64 years old.
Goa: Navy, IAF choppers deployed to fight Mhadei fires; 28 doused, three active, says minister
The sanctuary, located in the north-eastern part of the state along the border with Karnataka, has been witnessing fires at multiple sites for the past six days.
Maharashtra govt issues special measures for Navi Mumbai hsg revival program
As part of this program, the Minister of Urban Development Eknath Shinde has announced the government will issue Occupancy Certificates (OC) to eligible projects out of the 94 stuck projects within a month of them receiving clearance from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA).
Govt sanctions armed CISF cover for Reliance Jio World Centre in Mumbai
The centre, touted to be about 12 times larger than a FIFA football field and 10.3 times the size of the Empire State Building in New York, has come up on an 18.5 acre campus at the tony Bandra Kundra Complex (BKC) in Maharashtra's capital city.
Maharashtra reports 11 new Omicron infections; tally rises to 65
"As reported by the National Institute of Virology, 11 more patients have been found to be infected by Omicron," it said.
16 students of Navi Mumbai school test COVID-19 positive
"The father of one of the students had returned from Qatar on December 9. The man, who resides with his family at Gothivali in Ghansoli, had tested negative for the COVID-19 infection. However, when his family members were tested, his son, a Class 11 student of the school, was found infected," he said.
Indian Navy to commission submarine INS Vela on Nov 25
"The Indian Navy's fourth stealth Scorpene class submarine, INS Vela, is geared to get commissioned on 25th November 2021," the Navy said in a statement. The submarine has been built by Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd in collaboration with M/s Naval Group of France.
Elgar Parishad: Stan Swamy tells court his health deteriorated steadily while in Taloja prison
Swamy, 84, was produced before a bench of Justices S J Kathawalla and S P Tavade via video-conferencing from the Taloja prison, where he is lodged as an undertrial.
Indian Navy readies three hospitals with oxygen beds for COVID-19 patients
The Navy has made arrangements for COVID-19 patients at INHS Jeevanti in Goa, INHS Patanjali in Karwar, Karnataka and INHS Sandhani in Mumbai, an official release said.
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