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MUMBAI: A stray dog bit at least eight people in Naigaon on Friday morning when devotees were exiting the Daya Mata Church in Ranshet after attending Good Friday prayers. The injured were rushed to the civic run-DM Petit Hospital and discharged after being administered anti-rabies injections, said Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) health officer Dr Bhakti Chaudhary. The stray dog was captured by a team from the VVCMC following a call to the emergency number, officials said. Margret Pareira, a witness to the incident, said she was leaving the church after prayers around 9am when she heard loud noises and dog barks. "I ran out and saw a dog attacking several people. I immediately called the police emergency number. We had read about the dog menace in Vasai-Virar in the papers and on TV - now, we have witnessed it first hand," Pareira told Hindustan Times. Data from the VVCMC shows that in 2025, the total number of dog bite cases stood at 46,000, up from 36,000 in 2024. More than 10,000 dog bite cases have been recorded in the first two months of this year alone. A few days ago, a young girl in Nalasopara died from rabies after being scratched by a stray dog around five months ago. The menace of dog bites had captured public attention then, and officials from the VVCMC health department had assured citizens of taking precautionary measures to curb the menace.
Mumbai: After the Supreme Court decides to remove stray dogs from the streets of Delhi, people doubt if the reciprocation would be seen in other places, including Mumbai. In a recent report, the civic authorities have mandated relevant departments to address stray dog complaints at least thrice weekly. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported 10,778 complaints about stray dogs in relation to road safety and risk of rabbies. To enhance response times, authorities have directed regular reviews of complaints, aiding efficient tracking and quicker intervention. According to a report ...Read More >
Oliver Jones said Jones said he usually runs around the old airport terminal entrance and that the attack occurred during his second pass through the area that day. (Image credit: @Agent_Oli/X) A Welsh entrepreneur living in Bengaluru was recently bitten by a stray dog while out on a run near the old airport terminal. Oliver Jones, who said he built two startups in India valued at over $100 million, shared his experience on social media, posting a photo from the hospital and writing sarcasticall ...Read More >
The Supreme Court has rejected requests by top bureaucrats seeking to appear virtually in the stray dogs matter for the second day in a row. The chief secretaries of all states and Union territories, except West Bengal and Telangana, must be present in the court on November 3, it asserted, lambasting the officials for "sleeping" on the court's directions. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta had requested that the top officials be exempted from physical appearance. But Justice Vikram Nath turned down ...Read More >
Mumbai: To bring discipline to urban traffic and avoid unnecessary congestion on roads, the Urban Development Department must amend its policy to strengthen the parking system, said Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik. He emphasized the importance of introducing an integrated parking system in metropolitan cities. Minister Sarnaik was speaking at a meeting of municipal commissioners from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), held at Mantralaya. The meeting included officials such as Additional Secretary of the Transport Department Sanjay Sethi, Additional Secretary of the Urban Deve ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on pleas seeking a stay of its August 11 order to remove all stray dogs from the localities in the Delhi-NCR region and put them in shelter homes. A three-judge bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria said it will pass an interim order on the August 11 order of a different bench. At the outset, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Delhi government, said that there was a loud vocal minority and a silent suffering majority. In a democracy, there is a vocal majority an ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 16 (ANI): The city of Ayodhya is ready to immerse itself in the divine colours of Deepotsav, celebrating the homecoming of Lord Shri Ram. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Municipal Corporation has undertaken preparations to make this ninth edition of Deepotsav a truly grand and unforgettable event, according to an official release of the State government. This year's celebration will not only bathe Ayodhya in the glow of countless lamps but will also fill the city with the fragrance of flowers and the spirit of cleanliness. On ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the Bombay High Court's order declaring the arrest of former Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) chief Anilkumar Pawar as illegal and ordering his immediate release from jail. ED sources said they have also requested the apex court to stay the high court order during pendency of their Special Leave Petition (SLP) and the plea has been posted for hearing on Friday. ED officials, however, refused to divulge details about the SLP or the grounds on which they have challenged the high court order. On ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 17(ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police have been conducting continuous inspections across the city of Ayodhya to ensure the safety of the people ahead of the Deepotsav 2025. Speaking with ANI, Ayodhya SSP Gaurav Grover said, "Continuous inspections of all sites are being conducted by the District Magistrate along with other police and administrative officials, including senior officials, regarding the Deepotsav program. Even today, inspections are carried out for the movement of people and vehicles here, including parking arrangements that need to be made, as w ...Read More >
Lucknow: In 2023-24 and 2024-25, animal birth control programme succeeded in sterilising and vaccinating 2,84,641 stray dogs against rabies. Moreover, the state established 17 permanent ABC centres, with two additional centres approved for Lucknow and Ghaziabad, on a comprehensive budget of Rs 34 crore. Additionally, the department issued 5,333 pet dog licences this year, promoting responsible pet ownership and community safety. Taking note of Supreme Court's latest directives issued to local bodies to manage dog bite cases and keep the local population safe, urban development department is ta ...Read More >
Mumbai Monorail train stuck between two stations due to power failure (Image: Videograb/X) As continuous rains lash Mumbai leading to flooding, a monorail train got stuck on an elevated track in Mumbai's Vashi Gaon area on Tuesday due to a power supply issue. With several passengers stranded onboard, rescue operations started immediately. The fire brigade reached the spot in a bid to evacuate the passengers using crane. The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation said the monorail train had ex ...Read More >
Mumbai: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis's silence on the ruling Mahayuti alliance fighting the upcoming local body polls together in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) has led to speculations about "friendly fights" among the Mahayuti partners. The development comes amid the ongoing tussle between Shiv Sena chief and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde and BJP minister Ganesh Naik. Fadnavis, while speaking to reporters during his recent visit to Delhi and later in Mumbai, said, "We will fight the BMC elections as Mahayuti." Though the chief minister has not spoken about alliances in other ...Read More >
India's dog bite crisis is spiralling into a serious public health challenge, with numbers that experts describe as deeply alarming. In 2024 alone, the country recorded 37.17 lakh dog bite cases -- averaging more than 10,000 incidents every single day. These figures reveal a widening gap between the Centre's goal of eliminating rabies by 2030 and the realities on the ground. India's dog bite crisis is escalating at a pace that public health experts find deeply alarming. In 2024 alone, the countr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many claim they first learned of the revised fees only while trying to pay through the university's online ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Usually, an infrastructure project subject to delays in completion witnesses a sizeable cost escalation. This time around, however, a project's cost has been trimmed by nearly 40% by deleting some of its components and changing its design. This is the Uttan-Virar Sea Link (UVSL), to be implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The changes happened on the directive of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday. As per the estimates and plans prepared by MMRDA and submitted to the state government this January, the project had an estimated cost of ₹8 ...Read More >
Bengaluru: For millions of people, the sudden, sharp pain of tooth due to sensitivity can turn a sip of cold water into a jolt. Now, researchers at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in collaboration with Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Theranautilus, have engineered "CalBots" - magnetic nanobots that can seal the problem at its source.As per IISc, CalBots are 400-nanometre particles loaded with a calcium silicate-based bioceramic formula, designed to travel 500 micrometres deep inside dentinal tubules, the tiny tunnels in the tooth that lead to nerve endings. Guided by an external magnetic ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 19 (PTI) More than 500 passengers were rescued on Tuesday evening after two overcrowded Monorail trains on elevated tracks got stuck between stations in Mumbai on a day of torrential rains, with over a dozen passengers complaining of suffocation, officials said. The rescue operation was over after almost four hours, they said, adding that overcrowding and power supply failure led to the snags. One of the Monorail trains was stuck between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park, and cranes had to be deployed to rescue more than 400 passengers traveling in it. Over a hundred were evacuated f ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 16 (ANI): The city of Ayodhya is ready to immerse itself in the divine colours of Deepotsav, celebrating the homecoming of Lord Shri Ram. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Municipal Corporation has undertaken preparations to make this ninth edition of Deepotsav a truly grand and unforgettable event, according to an official release of the State government. This year celebration will not only bathe Ayodhya in the glow of countless lamps but will also fill the city with the fragrance of flowers and the spirit of cleanliness. On Oc ...Read More >
By Amir Khan Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): As political parties gear up to stake a claim to 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Waris Pathan warned that his party might contest the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections solo if no other party joins hands with them. This statement comes amid talks of possible alliances and the upcoming BMC polls. Pathan's statement, "Bihar toh sirf jhanki hai, pura Maharashtra ka corporation dekhna baki hai," suggests that the AIMIM aims to build a strong presence i ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
Mumbai: The State Election Commission (SEC) of Maharashtra on Monday announced the long-awaited election schedule for 29 municipal corporations across the state, including the high-profile Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) as well as Thane and Navi Mumbai. Polling for all 29 civic bodies will be held on January 15, 2026, followed by the counting of votes on January 16, State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare said while addressing a press conference in Mumbai. With the announcement of the programme, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force with immediate effect in all the concer ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) announced a major electoral event for the state on Monday, with polls for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and 28 other municipal corporations scheduled for a single phase on January 15, 2026. This comprehensive civic election will determine the representatives for 2,869 seats across 29 major urban areas, marking the end of prolonged administrative rule in several cities, including Mumbai, where the term of the elected body expired back in March 2022. The simultaneous polling across these corporations is expected to create a ...Read More >
Mumbai: A disturbing incident from Vasai West has triggered widespread outrage after CCTV footage surfaced showing a man violently assaulting a four-year-old child. The shocking visuals, now circulating on social media, depict the accused allegedly lifting the child and slamming him onto the ground with force. According to information shared by X user 'Siraj Noorani', the minor has been identified as Vignesh. The incident is said to have stemmed from a petty altercation between the accused, identified as Sandeep Pawar, and the child's father. What began as a minor dispute reportedly escalated ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 31 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday declined the request of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to seeking exemption of physical appearance of Chief Secretaries of states and Union Territories in the stray dog menace case. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta refused to allow the Chief Secretaries to appear virtually, as requested by the Solicitor General. Also Read | Thane Water Cut: TMC Announces 24-Hour Water Supply Disruption in Several Areas on November 1-2; Check Full List of Affected Areas Here. "No, let them come physically. It's very unfortunate ...Read More >
Voting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections is set for January 15, 2026. Counting of votes will take place on January 16. This announcement formally begins the process for the long-awaited civic polls in Maharashtra. Candidates can file nominations from December 23 to December 30, 2025. The schedule covers elections for the BMC and other municipal corporations across the state. Voting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections will be held on January 15, 2026, wit ...Read More >
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the chief secretaries of states and Union Territories, other than West Bengal and Telangana, to appear before it on November 3 to explain why compliance affidavits were not filed in the stray dogs case. Photograph: ANI Photo A three-judge special bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaria noted that only the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and states of West Bengal and Telangana have filed their compliance affidavits in pursuance to ...Read More >
(Also read: Husky in driver's seat causes traffic jam in Mumbai: 'Dogesh bro ghoomne nikle hai') The footage, reportedly recorded in a residential neighbourhood, begins with the German Shepherd sitting calmly on a balcony, keeping a watchful eye on the street below. A group of children can be seen running past when the dog suddenly becomes alert. Without hesitation, it jumps off the balcony and rushes towards the stray dog that was following the children. The youngsters, seemingly unaware of any ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with natural-voice AI agents and deployed end-to-end social media pipelines capable of scaling global brand ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Bombay HC Wednesday declared as illegal ED's Aug 13 arrest of former Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) commissioner Anil Pawar in an alleged money laundering case and ordered his release from custody. Pawar, an IAS officer, faced allegations of receiving bribes worth Rs 169 crore for allegedly approving unauthorised construction of 41 buildings.HC Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad said the central agency lacked the "tangible material" necessary for his arrest and set aside his arrest and remand orders. "The whole case of ED is based on the st ...Read More >
The massive congestion on Tuesday evening left vehicles barely inching forward for hours. Palghar: A massive traffic jam on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district stranded more than 500 students and commuters for nearly 12 hours, officials said on Wednesday. Twelve buses carrying students from Classes 5 to 10 of different schools, along with some college students from neighbouring Thane and Mumbai, were caught in the gridlock stretching for several kilometres n ...Read More >
Mumbai: Former Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) commissioner Anil Pawar, who spent nearly two months in jail in connection with the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) money laundering probe into illegal construction in the Vasai-Virar region, on Monday appealed to the government to revoke his suspension and reinstate him. "I was suspended because I was in custody for more than 48 hours. But my arrest was illegal - the high court has said this. Even the Supreme Court refused to stay the high court order. Hence my suspension is null and void. I am appealing to the government to take m ...Read More >