Articles by Yogesh Naik
Maharashtra elections: Why Mumbai is a crucial battleground in upcoming poll
The city, long considered a stronghold of the Shiv Sena, founded by Bal Thackeray in 1966, now sees a fierce contest between multiple factions
Published on Oct 16, 2024 10:03 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: CEC expresses concern over low voter turnout in urban areas
Chief Election Commissioner Kumar voiced his apprehension regarding the low voter turnout in several urban constituencies, including Colaba, Pune, and Thane
Published on Oct 16, 2024 09:57 AM IST
Delays, diversions continue as 7 more flights get bomb threats
Seven flights were diverted or delayed due to bomb threats posted online, prompting security measures. All planes landed safely; no explosives found.
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 05:01 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: Shinde scraps toll on vehicles at Mumbai’s entry, exit points
As many as 280,000 light vehicles use Mumbai’s five major toll booths at Mulund, the Eastern Express Highway, the Mulund-Airoli bridge, Dahisar and Mankhurd
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 09:18 AM IST
Shinde govt to give 125 acres of Deonar land to Dharavi redevelopment project
Revenue minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil corroborated to HT that DRP Pvt Ltd had asked for the land, and it had been granted by the state
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 09:25 AM IST
Shinde stops Mumbai tolls before Maha polls
Maharashtra's Mahayuti government has scrapped tolls for light and non-commercial vehicles entering Mumbai, aiming to ease traffic and costs for commuters.
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 06:52 AM IST
Yogesh Naik, Mumbai
Two Indigo, 1 Air India aircraft from Mumbai receive bomb threats, one diverted
Flight AI119, scheduled to fly from Mumbai to JFK, received a security alert. The other two flights, from Mumbai to Muscat and Jeddah, were operated by IndiGo
Published on Oct 14, 2024 11:23 AM IST
Shinde cabinet scraps Mumbai entrance toll for cars, SUVs ahead of elections
The ₹45 toll was being levied for 55 flyovers constructed by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation during the Shiv Sena-BJP rule from 1995 to 1999
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 12:53 PM IST
Three prime BMC plots in island city to be auctioned
BMC plans to auction three prime plots in Mumbai, including one in Malabar Hill, to fund infrastructure projects amid financial scrutiny.
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 08:34 AM IST
Raj Thackeray to go solo for state polls
Raj Thackeray said that his party would be going solo for the state polls and would be a part of the next government
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Sena Vs Sena: Dussehra face-off on slushy Shivaji Park, Azad Maidan
Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray launch Assembly election campaigns at Dussehra rallies today, addressing key issues and rallying support
Updated on Oct 12, 2024 09:37 AM IST
Maharashtra: New Shivaji statue to be built by Statue of Unity maker
Maharashtra's government has awarded a ₹20 crore contract for a new 60-foot Shivaji statue in Sindhudurg, after the previous one collapsed
Updated on Oct 12, 2024 09:46 AM IST
Shinde government clears 140 acres in Madh for Dharavi project
The state cabinet approved 140 acres in Madh for Dharavi residents' rental housing, sparking criticism over alleged favoritism towards industrialists
Updated on Oct 11, 2024 09:01 AM IST
Will get a bigger victory in Maharashtra, says Modi
In his address via video conferencing, Modi said the people of Haryana had foiled the Congress’s plan to divide the people on caste lines, and he expects an even bigger victory for the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 07:54 AM IST
Kalwa hospital’s medical college to shift to Lodha Luxuria
Thane Municipal Corporation will relocate Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital's medical college to expand facilities after 18 hospital deaths in 24 hours
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Anamika GharatYogesh Naik
Modi inaugurates infra projects in Maharashtra, predicts assembly poll win
Addressing the gathering via video conference, Modi claimed that the people of Haryana had thwarted the Congress's attempts to divide voters along caste lines
Updated on Oct 09, 2024 03:01 PM IST
Maldives president Muizzu invites Bollywood to shoot in his country
Some of the celebrities from Bollywood who met him were Shilpa Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha and Arbaaz Khan
Updated on Oct 09, 2024 09:43 AM IST
ADGP Amitabh Gupta transferred to ITBP
Sources in the police force said Gupta has had differences with a senior IPS officer, which accounts for his transfers rather than to a more significant posting
Updated on Oct 09, 2024 08:08 AM IST
BMC plans to cut 700 trees at Film City for Mulund-Goregaon tunnel
BMC plans to clear 700 trees for a casting yard and tunnel project at Film City, sparking environmental concerns due to wildlife habitat disruption.
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 09:10 AM IST
State may give 195 acres in Madh to pvt parties, Dharavi residents
The state will consider a 195-acre land proposal for a corporate hospital, music academy, and housing for Dharavi residents on Oct 8 amid rising tensions.
Updated on Oct 06, 2024 07:08 AM IST
After ECI reminders, state transfers three senior police officers in Mumbai
Mumbai police transferred 111 inspectors after ECI's orders. Now, an additional commissioner and three deputy commissioners are also set to be moved.
Updated on Oct 06, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Hsg socs to benefit as cabinet scraps non-agricultural tax
Maharashtra's cabinet has abolished the non-agricultural tax, easing burdens on housing societies and reducing multiple taxation amid urban growth.
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 08:02 AM IST
State pushes for relocation of wireless transmission equipment to Gorai
The state government urged the union aviation ministry to relocate transmission equipment from Juhu and Dahisar to Gorai, citing stalled development.
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Dharavi residents should be rehabilitated within 10-km radius: State
The issue of resettling the ineligible residents is complex and has taken many twists and turns due to the sheer number of residents that need to be rehabilitated, and the discourse over what lands to allot these residents
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 07:18 AM IST
PM Modi to inaugurate projects worth ₹32,800 crore in Mumbai Metropolitan Region
The PM will also pay homage at the samadhis of Sant Sevalal Maharaj and Sant Ramrao Maharaj, further emphasising the cultural significance of his visit
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 05:33 PM IST
Rajnath Singh, Ram Mohan Naidu invited to Navi Mumbai airport runway test
The City Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) is overseeing the construction of the Navi Mumbai Airport, with the contract awarded to Adani Airports
Published on Oct 03, 2024 10:33 AM IST
Two pilots, engineer killed in Pune helicopter crash; aircraft hired by NCP
While the reason for the crash is still not known, senior police officers said a dense fog in the area may have led to the accident
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 09:34 AM IST
Nadeem InamdarYogesh Naik
Nilesh Rane may contest from Kudal, will have to switch to Sena first
Nilesh Rane is set to contest Kudal assembly seat for Shiv Sena, needing to switch from BJP. His father, Narayan Rane, supports the move.
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 08:26 AM IST
Nair hospital dean transferred to Cooper
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde orders transfer of BYL Nair Hospital dean after multiple molestation complaints against an associate professor.
Updated on Oct 02, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Maharashtra forms judicial commission to investigate Akshay Shinde encounter
Maharashtra forms a judicial commission to investigate the police encounter of Akshay Shinde, amid doubts from opposition and the Bombay high court.
Updated on Oct 02, 2024 08:22 AM IST