Shop owner in Amravati likely killed for post supporting Nupur Sharma
The incident took place between 10 pm to 10.30 pm on June 21 when Umesh Kolhe was on his way home after closing his shop ‘Amit Medical Store’. Sanket, 27, and his wife Vaishnavi were accompanying him on another scooter.
Heavy overnight rainfall throws parts of Mumbai out of gear; flooding, traffic diversions follow
With sudden bursts and high-intensity rainfall, South Mumbai residents saw a repeat of August 2020, “uncommon” flooding in parts of South Mumbai such as Breach Candy, Girgaum, Churchgate and Marine lines, among others.
Maharashtra Speaker poll tomorrow, BJP seeks to elect Narvekar
The Congress sought to know how Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari can allow the Speaker’s election now when he did not give consent for the process when the Shiv Sena-led alliance was in power.
Footpath in Peddar Road cracks open in heavy rain, no one harmed
The landslide took place near an under-construction building at Peddar road, a couple of buildings away from the residence of the late singing legend Lata Mangeshkar.
Change in govt brings contentious Public Universities Act Amendment Bill back in focus
The bill, which was passed by the cabinet in December last year under the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government amid strong opposition from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been pending for the Governor’s final nod.
Art Street: First statue of Sena supremo Bal Thackeray in Mumbai came up in Colaba last year
The life-size bronze statue, set atop an 11-feet high pedestal, was inaugurated in Mumbai on the 95th birthday of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray on January 23, 2021.
Mumbai daily Covid-19 caseload drops with 978 fresh Covid cases; Maharashtra logs 3,249
Maharashtra recorded 3,249 new cases and four more deaths on the day. Active Covid cases stood at 23,996 as of July 1.
Amravati chemist likely killed over Nupur Sharma post: MHA asks NIA to probe case
Home Minister Amit Shah’s office says ‘conspiracy behind the killing, involvement of organisations and international linkages would be thoroughly investigated’
Veterinarian arrested for ‘provoking’ murder of chemist in Amravati who ‘supported’ Nupur Sharma
Umesh Kolhe (54) was murdered in Amravati on June 21 allegedly for circulating a WhatsApp post supporting the controversial comments made by BJP’s Nupur Sharma against Prophet Mohammed.
Money laundering case: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut appears before ED
ED sources said Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut presented himself at 11.45am and was quizzed for around ten hours.