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Chennai Customs seize 400-year-old brass Ganesha idol meant for smuggling

Chennai Customs seize 400-year-old brass Ganesha idol meant for smuggling

According to experts, the idol is traceable to the Vijayanagara-Nayak period, the 'Nritya Ganapati' is regarded as the 15th among the 32 different forms of Ganapati. 

Nov 03, 2021, 17:32 PM IST
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale extends support to NCB's Sameer Wankhede, asks Nawab Malik to stop 'conspiring'

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale extends support to NCB's Sameer Wankhede, asks Nawab Malik to stop 'conspiring'

The Republican Party of India (A) chief said that Wankhede is a Hindu Dalit and a follower of BR Ambedkar.

Nov 01, 2021, 10:12 AM IST
Aryan Khan drugs case: Another FIR lodged against NCB witness Kiran Gosavi in Pune

Aryan Khan drugs case: Another FIR lodged against NCB witness Kiran Gosavi in Pune

This, reportedly, is the third case lodged against the NCB witness who is currently in police custody till November 5.

Oct 31, 2021, 07:09 AM IST
Aryan Khan drugs case: 'Genie is out of the bottle', says Nawab Malik after Sameer Wankhede's family members meet BJP leader

Aryan Khan drugs case: 'Genie is out of the bottle', says Nawab Malik after Sameer Wankhede's family members meet BJP leader

The NCP leader accused the BJP of misusing central agencies to defame Maharashtra and the Hindi film industry based in Mumbai. 

Oct 30, 2021, 09:07 AM IST
NCB chief Sameer Wankhede's family followed Islam, says officer's ex-father-in-law

NCB chief Sameer Wankhede's family followed Islam, says officer's ex-father-in-law

The claim comes amid Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik's allegations that Sameer Wankhede was born as a Muslim, but forged documents to get a job under quota after clearing the UPSC examination.

Oct 28, 2021, 17:30 PM IST
Aryan Khan drugs case: Nawab Malik steps up attack, shares NCB official Sameer Wankhede's 'Nikah Nama'

Aryan Khan drugs case: Nawab Malik steps up attack, shares NCB official Sameer Wankhede's 'Nikah Nama'

The NCP leader said that the issue he is exposing of 'Sameer Dawood Wankhede' is not about his religion, but about the 'fraudulent means' by which he has obtained a caste certificate to get an IRS

Oct 27, 2021, 10:44 AM IST
Mumbai local trains to run at pre-pandemic level from THIS date, check details

Mumbai local trains to run at pre-pandemic level from THIS date, check details

The decision has been taken considering the increased flow of commuters.

Oct 26, 2021, 06:51 AM IST
After Mumbai's CSMT, 'restaurant on wheels' to be set up at Pune railway stations

After Mumbai's CSMT, 'restaurant on wheels' to be set up at Pune railway stations

Officials informed that they have planned to open it at four places - Baramati, Chinchwad, Akurdi and Miraj.

Oct 23, 2021, 07:44 AM IST
Massive fire breaks out in residential building in Mumbai’s Parel, several feared trapped

Massive fire breaks out in residential building in Mumbai’s Parel, several feared trapped

"Level 3 fire broke out at Avighna park apartment, Curry Road around 12 noon today. No injuries reported," said Mumbai Fire Brigade.

Oct 22, 2021, 12:49 PM IST
Drugs case: NCB officials meet Mumbai Police officials, allege being followed by cops

Drugs case: NCB officials meet Mumbai Police officials, allege being followed by cops

The NCB officials refused to divulge more information about it as the matter is `sensitive`.

Oct 12, 2021, 06:37 AM IST
BEST claims 8 buses vandalised in Mumbai during Maharashtra bandh, seeks police protection

BEST claims 8 buses vandalised in Mumbai during Maharashtra bandh, seeks police protection

Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport alleged that the buses were vandalised amid Maha Vikas Aghadi`s (MVA) Maharashtra bandh on Monday in protest against the Lakhimpur Kheri incident.

Oct 11, 2021, 14:20 PM IST
NCB has no connection with BJP: Ramdas Athawale refutes Nawab Malik's allegations

NCB has no connection with BJP: Ramdas Athawale refutes Nawab Malik's allegations

The Union Minister said that the NCP leader is deliberately making false allegations against BJP and that the anti-drug agency is an independent entity and is doing its work correctly.

Oct 11, 2021, 07:12 AM IST
Income Tax Department seizes cash worth over Rs 142 crore after raids on Hyderabad-based Pharma group

Income Tax Department seizes cash worth over Rs 142 crore after raids on Hyderabad-based Pharma group

The Ministry of Finance informed that during the raids on October 6, unaccounted income unearthed is estimated to be in the range of about Rs 550 crore till now.

Oct 10, 2021, 12:45 PM IST
CBI director Subodh Jaiswal summoned by Mumbai Police in phone tapping-data leak case

CBI director Subodh Jaiswal summoned by Mumbai Police in phone tapping-data leak case

The case relates to the `leak' of a report prepared by IPS officer Rashmi Shukla about alleged corruption in police transfers in Maharashtra when she headed the state intelligence department (SID). 

Oct 10, 2021, 11:52 AM IST
Is COVID-19 third wave going to hit Mumbai? Here's what BMC told Bombay HC

Is COVID-19 third wave going to hit Mumbai? Here's what BMC told Bombay HC

In Mumbai, there were 339 fresh coronavirus cases and two deaths on Monday. The city currently has 4,532 active coronavirus cases.

Oct 05, 2021, 10:00 AM IST
Man in viral selfie with Aryan Khan not our officer or employee, clarifies NCB

Man in viral selfie with Aryan Khan not our officer or employee, clarifies NCB

The selfie went viral on social media platforms after the Narcotics Control Bureau detained Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan in connection with the drug seizure on a cruise ship. 

Oct 04, 2021, 10:01 AM IST
COVID-19: Number of devotees at places of worship in Mumbai capped to 50% of capacity

COVID-19: Number of devotees at places of worship in Mumbai capped to 50% of capacity

Mumbai civic body issued an order to capping the number of devotees to places of worship.

Oct 01, 2021, 19:59 PM IST
Cop sits on car bonnet to stop traffic violator, man drives off to dodge fine - Watch

Cop sits on car bonnet to stop traffic violator, man drives off to dodge fine - Watch

A Mumbai Police constable was taken for a ride as he sat on a car bonnet of a traffic violator. The video has take the social media by storm. Here's what happened....

Oct 01, 2021, 15:55 PM IST
A day ahead of Bhabanipur bypolls, Section 144 imposed in 200-metre radius of polling booths

A day ahead of Bhabanipur bypolls, Section 144 imposed in 200-metre radius of polling booths

The restrictions by Kolkata Police will be imposed till the conclusion of voting for the bypolls on September 30. 

Sep 29, 2021, 07:33 AM IST
TN local body polls: Congress placates rebels as last day to file nomination ends

TN local body polls: Congress placates rebels as last day to file nomination ends

Congressmen have filed nomination papers in many seats much to the charge in of the state party leadership. 

Sep 23, 2021, 19:47 PM IST
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