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High Alert in Mumbai After Major Blast Near Delhi’s Red Fort

11Nov

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High Alert in Mumbai After Major Blast Near Delhi’s Red Fort

Nine Dead, Over Two Dozen Injured; Security Tightened Across Maharashtra New Delhi / Mumbai: A massive explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort has triggered a high alert across Mumbai and the state of Maharashtra. The blast occurred outside Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, in the parking area, leaving a trail of destruction and panic. According to initial reports, at least 10 people have been killed and over 24 others injured in the explosion. Several vehicles parked near the site were completely destroyed, and eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos, shattered glass, and debris scattered across the area. Blast Linked to Terror Network? The exact cause of the explosion remains under investigation. However, earlier in the day, Faridabad Police arrested several suspected...

Parth Pawar Faces Setback in Controversial Land Deal; Registrar Orders Rs 21 Crore Stamp Duty Payment to Cancel Deal

8Nov

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Parth Pawar Faces Setback in Controversial Land Deal; Registrar Orders Rs 21 Crore Stamp Duty Payment to Cancel Deal

Pune, Maharashtra: The land deal involving Parth Pawar, son of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has hit a major roadblock. The Registrar Office has issued a notice to Amadea Enterprises LLP, the company in which Parth Pawar holds a 99% stake, demanding Rs 21 crore in stamp duty and penalties to officially cancel the 40-acre government land deal. The company had purchased the land, valued at Rs 1,800 crore, for just Rs 300 crore, sparking allegations of irregularities. Two FIRs have already been filed in connection with the case, naming partners Digvijay Patil and Sheetal Tejwani. Land Reserved for DalitsThe disputed 40-acre land is part of the Dalit-reserved ‘Mahar Vatan’ scheme. Originally leased to the Botanical Survey of India in 1959 for 15 years, the lease was exten...

Mumbai Local Train Accident: FIR Sparks Fresh Tension Between RPF and GRP

8Nov

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Mumbai Local Train Accident: FIR Sparks Fresh Tension Between RPF and GRP

Mumbai: The long-standing jurisdictional tussle between the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police (GRP) has resurfaced following a recent FIR in the Mumbra train accident case. While both forces have rarely faced a direct public clash, tensions often arise over investigations, responsibilities, and coordination. On Thursday, friction escalated when the GRP filed an FIR against two railway engineers five months after the Mumbra accident, which claimed the lives of five passengers. While the internal railway investigation had attributed the deaths to a train route curve and passengers’ luggage, the GRP investigation pointed to negligence by the engineers, prompting legal action. Protests and ChaosThe FIR sparked outrage among railway labor unions, leading to ...

Mumbai Metro Fare Hike: Local Trains Still Cheaper Than Metro – Which Routes Will Be Affected

8Nov

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Mumbai Metro Fare Hike: Local Trains Still Cheaper Than Metro – Which Routes Will Be Affected

? Mumbai: Mumbai’s metro system, alongside the city’s iconic local trains, plays a vital role in the daily commute of the city’s residents. The recently launched underground metro lines have also received a good response from passengers. However, this popularity may soon be tested, as the state government is preparing to increase metro fares. Which Metro Lines Will See a Fare Hike?The state government has proposed the formation of a Metro Fare Determination Committee to the central government. If approved, metro fares are expected to rise in the coming months, particularly affecting the Andheri (West)–Dahisar Metro 2A and Gundavli–Dahisar Metro 7 lines. The MMRDA had submitted a proposal last August for setting up the committee, which the state government approved last month and forw...

Pune Land Scam: Who Are Digvijay Patil and Sheetal Tejwani, Associates of Ajit Pawar’s Son Parth Pawan

8Nov

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Maharashtra, Politics

Pune Land Scam: Who Are Digvijay Patil and Sheetal Tejwani, Associates of Ajit Pawar’s Son Parth Pawan

: ? Pune/Mumbai: The political heat in Maharashtra is rising amid local body elections, following revelations in the Pune land scam. The controversy has drawn national attention, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launching a sharp attack in the Lok Sabha. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s son, Parth Pawar, is at the center of the allegations. Alongside him, the names of two associates—Digvijay Patil and Sheetal Tejwani—have emerged. Both names have been included in the FIR filed by the Pune authorities. Who Are Digvijay Patil and Sheetal Tejwani?Digvijay Patil, who has come under the spotlight following the Pune land deal, is the nephew of Ajit Pawar’s wife, Sunetra Pawar, a current member of the Rajya Sabha. Sheetal Tejwani’s name appears in a prior FIR concerning a loan fraud c...

Parth Pawar Land Scam: Anna Hazare Targets Ajit Pawar, Demands Accountability for Ministers’ Children

8Nov

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Maharashtra, Politics

Parth Pawar Land Scam: Anna Hazare Targets Ajit Pawar, Demands Accountability for Ministers’ Children

Mumbai/Pune: The political heat in Maharashtra has intensified over the Pune land scam involving Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s son, Parth Pawar. Parth is accused of purchasing government land worth ₹1,800 crore at a fraction of its market price. Amid mounting scrutiny, social activist Anna Hazare has added to the pressure, asserting that ministers should be held accountable for the wrongdoing of their children. Anna Hazare’s Statement Speaking to the media, Hazare said, “It is truly unfortunate that ministers’ children are involved in illegal activities. In such cases, the ministers themselves must be held responsible. Values begin at home, and these incidents reflect a lack of moral values in families.” Hazare, known for leading major anti-corruption movements in Delhi that con...

Mumbai Local Train Accident: RPF–GRP Clash Resurfaces After Mumbra Tragedy FIR — What’s Behind the Rift?

8Nov

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Mumbai Local Train Accident: RPF–GRP Clash Resurfaces After Mumbra Tragedy FIR — What’s Behind the Rift?

Mumbai: The long-standing tension between the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police (GRP) has once again come to the forefront — this time following an FIR filed by GRP against two railway engineers in connection with the Mumbra train tragedy that claimed five lives five months ago. While no major confrontation has occurred between the two forces in recent times, conflicts over jurisdiction, investigation rights, and coordination responsibilities have repeatedly strained their relationship. The latest episode has reignited debate over their overlapping duties and accountability within the Indian Railways system. Background: FIR Sparks Union Outrage In the Mumbra accident, five passengers lost their lives earlier this year. The Railway’s internal inquiry ...

Who Will Bring Back My Daughter?” — Grieving Mother’s Cry After Mumbai Train Tragedy

8Nov

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Who Will Bring Back My Daughter?” — Grieving Mother’s Cry After Mumbai Train Tragedy

“ Mumbai: “Who will bring back my daughter? Was it the police, the protestors, or the railway that failed her?” — these are the haunting words of a heartbroken mother who lost her 19-year-old daughter, Hailey Momaya, in a tragic train accident near Mumbai’s Sandhurst Road railway station on Thursday evening. The incident occurred around 7:15 PM when a Central Railway (CR) local train struck a group of passengers amid chaos triggered by a sudden protest by railway employees. Two people lost their lives, while three others were severely injured. The victims had stepped down from a halted train due to the strike and were walking along the tracks when they were hit by an Ambarnath fast local train heading toward CSMT. The Tragedy Unfolds What began as an hour-long protest by Centra...

India’s First Urban Mangrove Park Ready in Gorai, Mumbai: Opening Soon for Public

7Nov

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India’s First Urban Mangrove Park Ready in Gorai, Mumbai: Opening Soon for Public

Mumbai: Northern Mumbai is set to welcome the country’s first urban mangrove park in Gorai, which will open to the public this December. Union Minister and MP Piyush Goyal confirmed that following Gorai, the Dahisar Mangrove Park will also be inaugurated, marking a significant step in enhancing Mumbai’s green identity. Both projects, built at a combined cost of ₹110 crore, are expected to boost eco-tourism, environmental awareness, and employment opportunities in the region. Gorai Mangrove Park – Features and Attractions Spread over 8 hectares, the Gorai Mangrove Park has been designed as a state-of-the-art eco-tourism destination. The park includes: Mangrove Trail: An 800-meter eco-friendly wooden walkway taking visitors deep into the mangroves. Bird Observatory: For birdwatc...

Tiger Memon Family Properties in Mumbai to Be Auctioned: Includes Flats Linked to 1993 Serial Bomb Blasts

7Nov

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Tiger Memon Family Properties in Mumbai to Be Auctioned: Includes Flats Linked to 1993 Serial Bomb Blasts

Mumbai: The properties of Tiger Memon, the prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, and his family are set to be auctioned soon, including the flat where a key conspiracy meeting took place. Authorities said the Special TADA Court has provided details of 17 properties belonging to Tiger Memon and his family to SAFEMA (Smuggling and Foreign Exchange Manipulation Act Authority) for further action. Properties Under SAFEMA Control Out of the 17 properties, SAFEMA has taken possession of eight properties, including three flats in the Al Husaini Building in Mahim, Mumbai, where Tiger Memon, his five brothers, and his mother resided. Tiger Memon has been absconding in Pakistan since the March 12, 1993 blasts that killed at least 257 people across 12 locations in Mumbai. His b...