Nagpur Dumping Yard Fire: No Casualties Reported

A significant fire erupted near stored refuse-derived fuel at Nagpur's Bhandewadi dumping yard on Saturday afternoon, prompting immediate response from municipal fire brigade teams.

Thane Car Rental Dispute Turns Fatal in Shilphata

A car rental deposit dispute in Thane's Shilphata escalated into a fatal stabbing and abduction. Police swiftly arrested three accused and rescued the victim within hours of the violent incident.

Nagpur Fire Services Crisis: 86% Staff Vacancies

Nagpur's fire and emergency services face critical manpower shortages with 751 out of 872 posts vacant, leaving 13 fire stations understaffed and new fire tenders idle, threatening public safety in the city of over two million.

Thane Police Busts Mumbra Man's Drug Racket

Thane police arrested a 25-year-old mobile repairman from Mumbra for allegedly running a narcotics racket using his business as a front. Authorities seized 750 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup, gadgets, and cash worth over Rs 1.8 lakh.

Health Ministry Appeals Delhi HC Ruling on Frozen Semen Release

The Union Health Ministry has appealed a Delhi High Court ruling that allowed parents of a deceased unmarried man to access his cryopreserved semen for posthumous reproduction, raising complex legal questions about inheritance and consent.

Sunetra Pawar Becomes First Woman Deputy CM of Maharashtra

Sunetra Pawar, wife of NCP leader Ajit Pawar, has taken oath as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister, marking a historic moment in state politics. The NCP's reunification efforts face significant hurdles amid ongoing factional disputes.

Navjot Kaur Quits Congress, Slams Punjab Unit Chief

Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, resigns from the party, accusing state unit head Raja Warring of ignoring senior leaders and praising PM Modi's governance.

Rs 8,000 Crore Urban Fund Unused for 5 Years

The Rs 8,000 crore performance-based challenge fund for developing eight new cities remains unutilized for five years. Progress on air pollution control in million-plus cities and bus schemes also lags, highlighting urban development challenges.

Madurai Stray Cattle Crisis Hits Vendors, Traffic

Madurai's street vendors and commuters face severe disruption from stray cattle that eat merchandise, deter customers, block roads, and cause accidents. Officials claim a 50% reduction in incidents by 2025.

Thane Police Bust Burglary Gang, Solve 18 Cases

Thane crime branch arrests four members of an inter-city burglary gang involved in housebreakings and shop thefts across Maharashtra and Gujarat, solving at least 18 criminal cases.

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