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BMC Issues Demolition Order Against Gold Gym Outlet in Powai’s Supreme Business Park

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  THE Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a demolition order against a branch of the well-known fitness chain Gold Gym, located at Stilt Level 4, Supreme Business Park, Powai, for unauthorized construction under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act, 1966. A notice dated 05/05/2025 was issued under Section 53(1) read with Section 52(1)(b)(d) of the MRTP Act, citing unauthorized internal partitions, restrooms, and commercial conversion—executed without permission and in violation of the sanctioned plan (CE/1046/BPES/AS dated 28/01/2011). Subsequently, a Speaking Order dated 21/07/2025 was passed under Section…

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Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) to Contest Maharashtra Municipal Elections, Alliance Decision Entrusted to Dr. Vedprakash Tiwari Mass Joining from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Palghar and Nashik Boosts Party Strength

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  IN a significant political development, Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) has officially announced its decision to contest the upcoming municipal elections across major cities of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Palghar, and Mira-Bhayander. The announcement was made in Mumbai during a Karyakarta Sammelan held in the esteemed presence of Triloki Tyagi, National General Secretary of RLD. Addressing the gathering, he emphasized the party’s commitment to grassroots politics and clean governance. RLD’s Maharashtra State President, Dr. Vedprakash Tiwari, has been given full authority to take a final call…

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Police Constable Booked For ₹16 Lakh Loan Fraud Using Fellow Cop’s Forged ID And Signature

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  THE Bhoiwada Police in Central Mumbai have booked Police Constable Sunil Namdev Patil on charges of fraudulently obtaining a Rs 16 lakh loan from the Mumbai Police Society by allegedly misusing the identity of a fellow constable without his knowledge. The case was registered on July 14 following a complaint by Police Constable Diliprao Vithoba Rathod, 48, who alleged that Patil used his lost ID card and forged signature to falsely present him as a guarantor for the loan. The fraud came to light when Rathod received a default…

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Ex-TMC student leader among 3 arrested for ‘raping student inside law college in Kolkata’

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  A 24-year-old student was allegedly raped at a law college in Kolkata this week, after which police arrested three men — a contractual staffer, who was a TMC students’ wing functionary, and two students. The three accused have been identified as Manojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19) and Pramit Mukherjee (20). The FIR has been lodged under BNS sections 127(2) (wrongful confinement), 70(1) (gangrape), and 3(5) (common intention in criminal acts). According to police sources, the 24-year-old woman had gone to the students’ union room around 4 pm on…

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Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali under probe for suspicious transactions, faces govt scrutiny

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  THE Centre has asked Patanjali Ayurved Ltd to explain a series of financial transactions flagged as suspicious by federal economic intelligence agencies, according to a report by Bloomberg. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a notice to the firm and is probing potential fund diversion and breaches of corporate governance. The flagged transactions of yoga guru Ramdev’s company were deemed “abnormal and dubious”, though specific figures have not been disclosed, as the investigation remains at a preliminary stage. Patanjali has been given roughly two months to respond to…

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CBI arrests two accused including Jr. Passport Assistant of PSK, Lower Parel and an agent in a case related to corruption

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  CENTRAL Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two accused including Office Assistant/ Verification Officer working at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), Lower Parel Mumbai and an agent (private person) in a case related to issuing passports based on fake documents in lieu of bribe. The accused identified as Akshay Kumar Meena, Jr. Passport Assistant and  and Bhavesh Shantilal Shah, agent.  A case was registered by CBI against Office Assistant/VO, PSK, Lower Parel, Mumbai and other private persons working as passport agents. It was alleged in FIR that during the years…

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NIA arrests CRPF personnel in Delhi for allegedly spying for Pakistan

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  THE National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a CRPF personnel for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistan’s intelligence officers. The anti-terror agency said in a statement that Moti Ram Jat was involved in espionage activities for Pakistan and had been sharing classified information on national security with Pakistani intelligence officers since 2023. “The accused, Moti Ram Jat, was actively involved in espionage activity and had been sharing classified information related to national security with Pakistan Intelligence Officers (PIOs) since 2023. The agency has further found that he was receiving…

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IPS Rashmi Karandikar’s husband Purushottam Chavan arrested by Mumbai EOW in Rs 24 crore fraud case

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  THE Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police has taken Purushottam Chavan, husband of IPS officer Rashmi Karandikar, into custody in connection with a financial fraud amounting to Rs 24.78 crore. Purushottam Chavan was previously arrested in the case, but the EOW has now formally secured his custody for further investigation into the ongoing probe. According to officials, Purushottam Chavan is accused of orchestrating a complex fraud scheme involving large monetary transactions and alleged deceit. The case dates back to between March 2015 and April 2024 and involves…

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Court Orders Police Inquiry into Alleged Nexus Between Advocate and Society Committee for Misappropriation of Public Funds

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  IN a significant development, the Andheri Court has directed the Mumbai police to investigate an alleged nexus between law firm Auris Legal, their associate consultant Rahul Patil and members of Splendor Complex Cooperative Housing Society’s managing committee, accused of siphoning public funds for personal litigation, kickbacks, bribes and fraudulent billing practices. This directive follows the registrar of cooperative societies’ order for a re-audit of society’s account, revealing misapplication and embezzlement of over ₹ 50 crores by the committee over the years. Earlier, the treasurer of the managing committee had…

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“If you work hard, success will find you.”

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THESE words define the incredible journey of Sufiya Abdul Wahid Khan, a 49-year-old woman who has dedicated her life to transforming the futures of underprivileged children through education. Sufiya Abdul Wahid Khan is an extraordinary woman whose courage and vision have exploded hope among children in slum areas. Her journey was never easy. As a child, she saw firsthand how limited opportunities could hold back potential, especially in marginalized communities. Determined to be a force for change, she began volunteering at government BMC schools and offering free tuition to children…

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