A former lecturer in Mangaluru was cheated of Rs 85.68 lakh in a share market investment scam. The fraudsters later demanded a 'service tax' to release his funds. Read the full story of this shocking financial fraud.
Alert Punjab National Bank officials in Lucknow rescued a 75-year-old woman from a digital arrest scam, preventing a ₹1.13 crore loss. Learn how vigilance and timely police action foiled the cyber fraudsters.
A 23-year-old from Udupi lost Rs 55,000 after ordering a graphic card via a fraudulent Facebook ad. Police are investigating the online fraud case. Stay alert to such scams.
A Thane court adjourned the hearing in the 2008 railway recruitment case against MNS chief Raj Thackeray due to the investigating officer's absence. The next hearing is scheduled for January 8. Read the full details.
Vadodara Crime Branch registers a cheating case against a woman and her son for allegedly duping a Mumbai businessman by promising a Rs 300 crore loan. Read the full details.
A Thane court has sentenced three individuals to rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping a five-month-old baby. The child was rescued by police. Read the full details of the case.
Thane police register a case against four individuals for allegedly creating eight fake GST firms and fraudulently claiming over Rs 22 crore in input tax credit. No arrests made yet. Details inside.
A Bengaluru software engineer was defrauded of Rs 48 lakh by a quack doctor operating from a tent. This case exposes how sex health fraudsters have moved from main roads to city backstreets. Read more.
Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao threatens criminal action against repeat offenders of unauthorized posters, vows strict Model Code enforcement for 2026 elections. Read about the crackdown.
A Thane POCSO court sentenced a 26-year-old to 5 years for molesting a 14-year-old but acquitted him of rape due to lapses in the investigation. Read the full details of the case.
A major fraud of Rs 2.03 crore siphoned from Gujarat Tourism's bank account via forged documents. Union Bank manager suspended. Details of the investigation inside.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw assures DCM Eknath Shinde that the stalled Thane-Mulund suburban station project will restart. The cost has doubled to Rs 245 crore. Read for details.
Actor Gajendra Chauhan, famed for playing Yudhishthira, was targeted in a cyber fraud. Mumbai Police's swift action recovered Rs 98,000. Read the full story.
A Thane court convicted a 57-year-old taxi driver for luring an 11-year-old girl but acquitted him of rape charges due to insufficient evidence. He was sentenced to time already served.
As Thane prepares for civic elections, residents highlight critical challenges in water supply, health infrastructure, traffic, and waste management. Discover the key voter priorities.
Two Gurgaon travel company employees arrested for diverting Rs 10 lakh to fake accounts. Police investigation ongoing to recover funds. Read the full details.
Thane Municipal Corporation announces a scientific initiative including shelters, sterilisation drives, and awareness campaigns to manage the city's stray dogs. Learn about the new measures.
A bank account in Ahmedabad's Ramol saw Rs 148.3 crore transactions in over a month, linked to 117 cyber fraud complaints nationwide. Police probe reveals modus operandi.
Thane police arrested three men, including a 19-year-old, and seized firearms, cartridges, and a stolen motorcycle in two separate crackdowns. Read the full details of the operations.
A major fire broke out at a wedding venue on Ghodbunder Road in Thane, causing panic. Around 1000 guests were safely evacuated with no injuries reported. Read the full story.
An 82-year-old woman in Mumbai was swindled of Rs 5 lakh by cyber criminals posing as ED officials who threatened her with arrest over a WhatsApp video call. Read the full details of the sophisticated scam.
A leopard entered a housing society in Maharashtra's Thane district, sparking a major rescue operation by forest officials. Residents were evacuated as teams worked to tranquilize the big cat.
A major fire erupted at a wedding hall in Thane, Maharashtra. Over 1000 guests evacuated safely. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours. Read the full details of the incident and the response.
A major fire broke out at a banquet hall in Thane during a wedding ceremony, forcing the evacuation of over 100 people. Read about the swift response and investigation details.
Noida cybercrime unit arrests a key suspect linked to Chinese fraud networks in a massive stock market investment scam. Learn how the multi-state operation was busted and how to protect yourself.
A Thane court acquits Aasif Shabbir Khan, accused of throwing two children from a building in 2023, citing lack of direct evidence and inconsistent testimony. Read the full details of the verdict.
Thane's Namo Grand Central Park wins the prestigious Green Flag Award 2024, a first for Maharashtra. Discover how this urban oasis achieved global acclaim.
Lakhs in Thane grapple with severe water shortage after a 50% supply cut. Damage to a key pipeline during gas work triggers crisis. Residents rely on costly tankers. Read more.
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty refutes cheating allegations in a Rs 60 crore fraud case, stating she has fully cooperated with authorities. Read her official statement.
A 31-year-old woman in Bhiwandi, Thane, faces charges for allegedly driving her husband to suicide. The case was filed based on a complaint by the deceased's mother. Read the full details.