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BMC pulls up shops without Marathi signboards; nearly Rs 2 cr fine collected

Mumbai Aug 5 ( UNI) The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has intensified its campaign against shops that do not display signboards in the Marathi Devanagari script, a BMC release said today.
The civic body has collected nearly rupee 2 crore in fines so far, and several shopkeepers have been served notices.
The drive has gained momentum amid the ongoing debate over the alleged imposition of Hindi.
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IIT-Bombay student suicide case: Crime Branch traces last movements through CCTV footage

22 Sep 2026 | 3:04 PM

Mumbai, Sep 22 (UNI) The CCTV footage from the IIT-Bombay campus has emerged as a "key piece of evidence" in the investigation into the death of 22-year-old BTech student Sahil Ravindra Wakode, who allegedly died by suicide on September 18, officials said.

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Maha Govt forms High-Powered Cabinet Sub-Committee with special powers to tackle severe drought crisis

22 Sep 2026 | 2:57 PM

Mumbai, Sep 22 (UNI) Confronting a difficult drought-like situation across several districts due to prolonged dry spells and withered crops, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced the formation of a special Cabinet Sub-Committee to fast-track relief measures.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the newly constituted panel will be headed by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule. State Chief Secretary Rajesh Agarwal will serve as the Member Secretary of the committee.

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'Rent a Garba Partner' Advt offer companions for Navratri in Mumbai

22 Sep 2026 | 1:24 PM

Mumbai, Sep 22 (UNI) Social media advertisements offering people the option to "Rent a Garba Partner" for the upcoming Navratri celebrations have drawn attention in Mumbai, with packages offering male and female companions for Garba events at rates of up to Rs 6,500.

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EC announces Maharashtra Legislative Council polls for five graduates’ and teachers’ constituencies

22 Sep 2026 | 12:45 PM

Mumbai, Sep 22 (UNI) Setting the stage for political mobilisation, the Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for biennial elections to five Legislative Council seats across Maharashtra.

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Man held for stealing police walkie-talkie in Mumbai

22 Sep 2026 | 12:29 PM

Mumbai, Sep 22 (UNI) Mumbai Police have arrested a man from Andheri for allegedly stealing a walkie-talkie from a police beat post in the Two Tank area, officials said on Tuesday.

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