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An age-related demographic shift has occurred among deceased organ donors in Mumbai towards a younger profile. Of the 50 donations recorded in 2023, 52% were from deceased donors under 50, representing a departure from the usual pattern of 35-45% donations from those under that age. Doctors have mixed opinions about this shift. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/yTexOLt

Nitin Kareer, the additional chief secretary (finance), has been appointed as the new Maharashtra chief secretary, replacing Manoj Saunik. Kareer, an IAS officer of the 1988 batch, will have a three-month tenure as he is due for retirement on March 31. There is a possibility of an extension for him due to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Sujata Saunik, who missed out on becoming the state's first woman CS, has a chance after Kareer's retirement. The state government is urged to refrain from granting tenure extensions to retiring officers. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/8sEQxiS

A 45-year-old widow, Mariamma Devendra, has been sentenced to two years' rigorous imprisonment for assaulting her 75-year-old mother-in-law during a property dispute. The judge refused to grant her probation, stating that the severity of the assault does not warrant leniency. The victim, Chinnama Devendra, suffered grievous injuries and will continue to be impacted by them in her old age. Mariamma has been fined Rs 5,000, which will be paid to the victim as compensation. The incident occurred in 2015 when Mariamma asked Chinnama to sign a blank stamp paper for the transfer of a house in her name. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/56UVpSC

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Matunga police arrest six men in connection with a gang involved in a robbery of over 35kg of gold worth Rs 21 crore from two employees of a jewellery firm outside Dadar station. One of the arrested accused, Satyandra Pandey, is an employee of the firm. Police recover more than 6kg of gold and are searching for four other accomplices, including the wife of one of the accused. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/dcp9KNz

Rahul Gandhi questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reluctance to conduct a caste-based census, in the midst of the controversy over the quota in Maharashtra. He criticized the prime minister for blurring caste lines & preferring to categorize people as poor or underprivileged. Rahul reiterated the Congress' determination to conduct a caste-based census if they come to power and emphasized the OBC cause. He also highlighted the underrepresentation of backward castes in the top govt positions. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/cdkKUjh

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New Delhi reports first case of JN.1, a sub variant of Omicron, confirmed through genome sequencing. The patient, a 52-year-old woman, recovered completely and was discharged from ILBS hospital. The city currently has 30 active cases with a Covid positivity rate of around 1%. At least 400 RT-PCR tests are conducted daily. AIIMS has designated cubicles in C6 ward for seriously ill Covid patients. The JN.1 variant causes mild illness, but precautions should be taken by the susceptible population to prevent spread of this virus. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/ydHLwlE

Maharashtra government approves tendering process for private investors to develop resorts and lands at tourist hotspots including Tadoba tiger reserve, Mithbav beach, Harihareshwar beach, Mahabaleshwar hill station, Matheran hill station, Fardapur near Ajanta caves, and Ganpatipule beach. The state had previously decided to lease out lands for expansion of tourism facilities. The high power committee will choose the best options and decide on time period and concessions for developers in a public private partnership. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/QSsrldf

A man working as an electrician, Mohammad Abdulla, was arrested for stabbing to death Vinod in Madipur. Vinod had insulted Abdullah's family. Abdullah, a drug addict, used to repair electronic gadgets at Vinod's house. He stabbed Vinod multiple times. In a similar incident, a 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death by his friends in Timarpur. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/4ipEID7

Excerpts from the chat with the two musicians who rocked the Delhi scene with their performance recently. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/A0TK5rm

During the Christmas weekend rush, more than 100 cars experienced burnt clutch plates on the Saimal to Dasturi section of the Mumbai-Pune national highway. Additionally, over a dozen cars suffered similar damage on the Dheku village stretch of the Mumbai-Pune expressway between Friday evening and Sunday night. The highway safety patrol had to deploy towing vans in the ghat section to clear the Pune-bound carriageway. Approximately 25 mechanics were on hand in the expressway ghat section to address vehicle issues, charging a minimum of Rs 6,000 for clutch plate replacements. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/GqO4XY5

A day after Papon enthralled visitors at the North East Festival, Shruti Haasan presented an electrifying set at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/6s4kMJo

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Waste management efforts are never to be trashed. Recently, UNDP India National Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals Bhumi Pednekar visited a Material Recovery Facility in Dwarka to champion responsible garbage disposal. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/bD8Chft

A man was killed and others injured in a cross-firing incident in Chunabhatti, 400 meters away from the local police station. The deceased, Sumit Yerunkar, suffered severe bullet injuries. The injured included Roshan Lokhande, Akash Khandagale, Madan Patil, and Trisha Sharma. Police suspect that the assailants, who were once part of Yerunkar's gang, fired at the victims due to a personal rivalry. The police are investigating the incident and have registered a case of murder and arms act against the assailants. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/ntdLH1h

Tata Power has seen a 77% drop in cases of transmission line tripping over the past four years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply. This reduction is a result of innovative steps, including the use of robots for breaker isolation and tree trimming. The company has also developed gadgets for cable identification and a robotic arm for cutting cables. Acoustic sensing is used for real-time monitoring, while turbo bird repellents and lightning arrestors provide protection. Additionally, robotic cleaning for solar panels and a moisture removing device for transformers have been implemented. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/vWREH6f

The inquiry committee reviewed the CCTV footage and found no evidence of adhesive tape on the infant's mouth. The report stated that there was no fault with the NICU or the staff, including the NICU coordinator. However, the child's grandmother and former corporator Jagruti Patil disputed this, claiming that the nurses admitted to using tape to stop children from crying. Advocate Tushar Bhonsale pointed out that the BMC did not deny the existence of the tape when the photo went viral. The matter will be heard by the human rights commission on January 17, 2024. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/ydhgUjP

A 45-year-old taxi driver was acquitted by a magistrate's court in Mumbai after being accused of ramming into an eight-year-old boy at Malabar Hill in 2019. The boy, who had deposed in court and identified the driver, sustained a fractured leg. The court observed that it was not safe for the boy to cross the road alone and that the possibility of his negligence cannot be ruled out. The magistrate stated that there were doubts regarding the identification of the accused and the circumstances of the accident, leading to the driver's acquittal. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/G8sIyom

Papon performed on the first day of the North East Festival in the city from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/4tU2bQp

An arrest at Sahar airport revealed a wildlife smuggling syndicate involved in the illegal import of snakes. The confiscated snakes, including ball pythons and corn snakes, were sent back to Bangkok. This incident highlights the lucrative multi-million industry of exotic species smuggling. The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau confirmed the identification of the seized snakes, which were imported in violation of the international agreement, Cites. The arrest exposes the modus operandi of wildlife cartels, who smuggle banned creatures by disguising them as 'ornamental fish'. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/Dz4TjFO

The Pune police arrested four men for the murder of a 55-year-old money lender, Joe Manuel Pereira. Yogesh Mane, who was in a live-in relationship with Dolly, Pereira's sister-in-law, conspired with his friends Ashok Thorat, Ganesh Rahate, and Dheeraj alias Bunty Salunke to eliminate Pereira. The accused assaulted and strangled Pereira in his flat in Vakola, Mumbai, before carrying his body to Mulshi tehsil in Pune. Dolly and her sister followed them in another car. The body was later found near Mulshi dam area. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/gpFYOBt

Data obtained under the Right to Information Act reveals that only three of the nine officers on special duty (OSDs) in Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's office are government officials, while the remaining six are private OSDs. The educational qualifications of the OSDs were not provided. The request for information on the monthly salary/income of the OSDs has been transferred to another department. Activist Anil Galgali has called for permanent recruitment instead of temporary recruitment of external candidates and for the government to evaluate the work of all OSDs and make the information public. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/0jP5mrT

The annual edition of Pet Fed was held in the city recently. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/Fpc3aB6

Delhi has not yet seen any case of the new JN.1 Covid-19 variant, but doctors caution the vulnerable population against gathering in crowded, closed places. They advise wearing N95 masks to protect against Covid and pollution. The JN.1 variant has not caused severe illness, but the elderly and those with co-morbidities should be more careful. Testing and genome sequencing are being done for cases of pneumonia and flu. There is no need to panic, but awareness against gathering in crowded spaces and wearing masks is essential. The current vaccines provide some protection against the new variant. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/kMrRxqa

The state government is altering admission norms to align with the NEP 2020 rules. The new age policy, being developed in collaboration with the child development ministry, will require children to be at least 3 years old when they enter school. The Early Childhood Association has urged the government to declare 3 years as the minimum age for kindergarten entry. Educationists emphasize the importance of age in language, social, and emotional development, as well as the ability to take turns in preschool. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/VCk18Wt

Kesang Dorjee, a 66-year-old woman from Arunachal Pradesh, got critically injured when a bike-borne man snatched her bag in Delhi. She fell from an e-rickshaw and sustained serious head and face injuries. The bag contained Rs 1 lakh, a voter ID card, an Aadhaar card, and other important documents. Police are scanning CCTV footage to identify the snatchers and their escape routes. Kesang is currently on a ventilator and unconscious with broken teeth. This incident is part of a series of similar incidents involving bike snatchers targeting women in Delhi. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/G2I0nuf

A nine-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and murdered by her 52-year-old landlord, Sanjeev Rana, who later disposed of her body in Munak canal. Police have arrested Rana and are making efforts to recover the body. The girl's parents, who are laborers, filed a missing complaint after their daughter went missing. Rana lured the girl into his car, drove around in several areas of outer Delhi, and assaulted her before disposing of her body. Rana confessed to the crime after recovering from an accident. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/draQoVz

Finance minister Atishi accused BJP of controlling city bureaucrats to hinder development work. Atishi alleged that the finance department is not releasing funds to departments. Delhi BJP stated that the AAP government blames its failures on others. The principal secretary (finance) said his team is not responsible for fund release, but if allocated in the budget, departments will receive it. Atishi claimed that the finance department is intentionally withholding funds and using officers to disrupt the government's work. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/RzLyjrE

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Maharashtra's DVET imported LCD interactive panels worth crores from China's BenQ, bypassing the 'Make in India' preference on the government e-marketplace. The panels lacked the certifications required in the tender and were allegedly purchased at a higher price than the average rate. Similar Indian-made panels were available at a lower cost. The procurement process was manipulated to favor BenQ, with all qualified bidders offering BenQ panels. The DVET broke up the order into smaller lots to avoid seeking clearance for the procurement bill. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/gyL09R6

​With Chritsmas around the corner, the festive spirit has taken over the city... from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/SWtkmwJ

The NSIC in Delhi hosted the Pet Fed Delhi 2023 event, which included a grooming master class, adoption camps, fashion events, an international cat show, and a special demonstration by Delhi Police’s dog. Participants included Striker the Samoyed, Juliet the Bolivian macaw, and Zoya Raheem with her Iguana named Sultan. The event aimed to raise awareness about ethical breeding of cats and challenge misconceptions about certain dog breeds. Pet Fed promotes responsible pet ownership, raises awareness about animal welfare, and hosts adoption drives in collaboration with NGOs like Umeed for Animals. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/IK8PuX9

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Special festive bazaars and carnivals are unfolding this weekend where people are arriving to shop for homemade delicacies as well as games and entertainment. Shopping has begun in right earnest in various markets across the city. Parishes citywide are hosting Christmas bazaars where families sell homemade sweets, savouries, and decorations. The bazaars also feature live music and carols for the enjoyment of the visitors. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/glcIzQN

The Bombay High Court has stayed a ₹1326 crore e-tender issued by the Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for concretising roads in the city. The court also restrained the BMC from issuing any fresh tenders for road strengthening and improvement. Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd had filed a petition against the termination notice issued to it by the BMC. The fresh revised bids for the concretisation work are at a higher cost per square kilometer than the previous contract. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/yeEVDxt

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The Bombay High Court has stayed a ₹1326 crore e-tender issued by the Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for concretising roads in the city. The court also restrained the BMC from issuing any fresh tenders for road strengthening and improvement. Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd had filed a petition against the termination notice issued to it by the BMC. The fresh revised bids for the concretisation work are at a higher cost per square kilometer than the previous contract. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/GnSLof3

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Two Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIO) posed as women and lured Gaurav Patil, a trainee civil apprentice at the Naval Dockyard, to share confidential information about restricted areas. They claimed to work in the shipping industry and be part of the ship design department. The ATS arrested Patil on charges of criminal conspiracy and violation of the Official Secrets Act. The PIOs befriended Patil on Facebook and exchanged WhatsApp numbers. Patil allegedly leaked sensitive information about Naval ships and their movements. The Naval Dockyard is a restricted area where civilian workers are involved in ship repair and maintenance. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/XftWYkU

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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has banned the display of posters and staging of protests within 100 meters of any academic building. Violation of this rule can result in a fine of up to Rs 20,000 or expulsion. The manual of the Chief Proctor Office, which contains rules of discipline and conduct, was approved by JNU's Executive Council. The manual has faced criticism for restricting campus activism and compromising student autonomy. The new rules come after an incident of an "antinational" slogan being written on a wall at JNU. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/BKmp5PX

The 11th edition of annual pop-culture festival was recently held in Delhi. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/zf5axmM

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A luxury bus collided with a container trailer on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to 10 others. The incident occurred near the Adoshi tunnel. The deceased was the off-duty driver of the bus, Rajesh Gawade. The injured individuals were passengers on the bus. The driver of the bus, Shirish Dekade, has been accused of rash and negligent driving. The bus, carrying 35 passengers, was traveling from Mumbai to Kolhapur. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/GAlg5Bq

Two snatchers targeted a Delhi University student in Burari, but the student showed immense courage by chasing them and catching one of the snatchers. The arrested suspect, Deepak Sahu, provided information that led to the apprehension of the other suspect, Anish. Both men are involved in multiple crimes and frequently change their names to avoid detection. The police also recovered two stolen phones. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/Fzam0ib

The state government plans to open its departments to undergraduate students for internships under the New Education Policy (NEP). The higher and technical education department is in talks with other departments to understand the opportunities for undergraduate students. The department plans to take the proposal to the cabinet and issue guidelines. They also plan to make use of the internship portal of the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). The implementation of NEP makes internships mandatory for all courses, not just engineering. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/9HyZLgX

The Bombay High Court released alleged hawala operator Mohammed Farooq Shaikh on bail, stating that house arrest curtails a person's liberty. Shaikh has already spent a substantial part of the sentence prescribed for money laundering in custody. The court disagreed with the ED's argument that the period of house arrest should not be considered in computing Shaikh's total custody period. Shaikh has been in custody for over five years and eight months for an offence with a maximum punishment of seven years. The court directed his release on a Rs 1 lakh personal bond. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/NV0P5zb

AAP government reassigns portfolios, giving law, justice, and legislative affairs to Atishi and women and child development to Kailash Gahlot. Atishi now holds 14 departments, making her the busiest minister in Kejriwal's cabinet. Other ministers in the cabinet include Raaj Kumar Anand, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Gopal Rai, and Imran Hussain. Atishi is the only woman in the cabinet and joined after the resignation of Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain. The LG recently directed the submission of court-related files, alleging delays by the AAP government. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/TdMJqj2

A man accused of rape and out on interim bail attacked the survivor's daughter with acid, resulting in his own death. The girl, who had filed a case against the accused for raping her mother, suffered minor injuries. The accused violated a court order by not returning to jail and threatened the girl to withdraw the rape case. The incident highlights the rise in acid attacks in Delhi despite partial restrictions on acid sales. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/C52UiEs