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After 23 years, court acquits man accused of robbery in Thane

After 23 years, court acquits man accused of robbery in Thane

The court, in the order on November 18, held that the prosecution has failed to prove charges against the accused

Four booked for extortion attempt posing as journalists in Thane

Four individuals in Thane have been booked for extortion after posing as journalists and demanding Rs 2 lakh from a tempo driver and his family. One suspect has been arrested, and a search for the others is ongoing

25 November,2024 01:40 PM IST | Mumbai

Mumbai Crime branch busts bogus loan scam, arrests two key accused

The Mumbai Crime Branch's Anti-Extortion Cell has arrested two individuals involved in a fraudulent loan scheme, cheating businessmen of crores by promising large loans in exchange for hefty processing fees.

25 November,2024 08:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan

Senior citizen kills self after jumping into lake in Thane

The police registered a case of accidental death (ADR) has been registered and further probe was underway, an official said

24 November,2024 08:56 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

Thane woman booked for abetting husband's suicide

The couple, residing in Wagle Estate area of Thane district, used to have frequent quarrels over various issues, an official said

24 November,2024 04:26 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai: Malad Police uncover mobile theft racket, two arrested

The accused recently stole three mobile phones from a house in Malad and sold them to a dealer in second-hand mobile phones. Upon his arrest, the police apprehended the buyer and conducted a search of his residence, recovering 23 high-value mobile phones

24 November,2024 12:36 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan

Mumbai: Director arrested for raping model after promising her to role in film

Accused allegedly spiked victim’s drink during a photoshoot and recorded the assault, leading to months of blackmail

23 November,2024 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan

Baba Siddique murder case: Crucial financial link arrested from Akola

Officials say Sumit Dinkar Wagh is close aide of wanted accused Shubham Lonkar

23 November,2024 07:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan

Uncle held for murder of 3-year-old in Ulhasnagar, claims it was an accident

Accused says he accidentally hit child causing her to fall on marble floor

23 November,2024 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe

Cash-for-votes case: Accused held from Guj sent to ED custody till Nov 29

The probe agency told the court that the accused was the 'mastermind' who opened 14 bank accounts in a cooperative bank and transferred money worth Rs 100 crore to the accounts of shell companies with the help of hawala transactions

22 November,2024 10:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Foreign national held in Mumbai for smuggling cocaine worth Rs 34.96 crore

Following a thorough examination, the DRI officers discovered two packets of a white powdery substance which were concealed in the false bottom of the passenger's bag

22 November,2024 09:53 PM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan

Man held for snatching gold chain from woman on Mumbai local train

The incident occurred when the woman boarded a fast local train from Churchgate to Borivali and was traveling in the first-class coach, an official said

22 November,2024 09:34 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Foreign national held in Mumbai for smuggling cocaine worth Rs 34.96 crore

Foreign national held in Mumbai for smuggling cocaine worth Rs 34.96 crore

Following a thorough examination, the DRI officers discovered two packets of a white powdery substance which were concealed in the false bottom of the passenger's bag

22 November,2024 09:53 PM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Man held for snatching gold chain from woman on Mumbai local train

Man held for snatching gold chain from woman on Mumbai local train

The incident occurred when the woman boarded a fast local train from Churchgate to Borivali and was traveling in the first-class coach, an official said

22 November,2024 09:34 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Man held after retired teacher loses Rs 23.69 lakh in share trading fraud

Man held after retired teacher loses Rs 23.69 lakh in share trading fraud

The teacher, who became a victim after clicking on an advertisement about shares and likes, was lured into investing a significant sum, promising high returns, an official said

22 November,2024 08:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
26-year-old arrested in Nagpur for facilitating money transfers

26-year-old arrested in Nagpur for facilitating money transfers

According to the police, the transactions were carried out via internet banking using a newly acquired SIM card registered under arrested accused Salman Vora’s name, on the instructions of the Shubham Lonkar, who is on the run

22 November,2024 06:54 PM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Maharashtra cyber cell suggests AI, stricter rules for online ticketing

Maharashtra cyber cell suggests AI, stricter rules for online ticketing

The Maharashtra Cyber Cell department said that it has taken a proactive stance against recurring issues in ticket booking for high-profile events

22 November,2024 04:45 PM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan

IN PHOTOS: Baba Siddique's shooter sent to police custody till Nov 19

Shivkumar Gautam, one of the shooters who purportedly murdered NCP leader Baba Siddique in Bandra on October 12, was sent to police custody till November 19, on Monday. Four of his alleged accomplices will also remain in custody, a court in Mumbai ruled (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)   

11 November,2024 08:07 PM IST | Divya Nair
Navi Mumbai: Woman raped on promise of marriage; three booked

Navi Mumbai: Woman raped on promise of marriage; three booked

A case was registered against the man and his parents under section 376 (rape) and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

22 November,2024 02:38 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

Newborn girl's body found in Thane district; two women detained

Newborn girl's body found in Thane district; two women detained

Police suspect the baby died after she was dumped in the building duct in the Ambernath area in the Thane district on the intervening night of Wednesday-Thursday

22 November,2024 02:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

16-yr-old boy kills man after fight over local’s ‘4th seat’ at Ghatkopar station

16-yr-old boy kills man after fight over local’s ‘4th seat’ at Ghatkopar station

Photo of assailant, which deceased shared with cops before succumbing to injuries, helped them zero in on accused, a Titwala resident

22 November,2024 01:42 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan

Ulhasnagar: Half burnt body of three-year-old found, police search for clues

Ulhasnagar: Half burnt body of three-year-old found, police search for clues

Body of child, who had gone missing on Monday, was found behind the police station on Thursday

22 November,2024 01:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe

Dating App Scam Expose: Young girls luring men for expensive dates explained

    Dating App Scam Expose: Young girls luring men for expensive dates explained

    Think twice before swiping right! Mid-day's dating app scam expose has brought to the forefront one of the murkiest nexus between some young girls and a few Mumbai nightclubs who are implicating men to shell out hefty bills. Following the complaints by Mid-day readers, a sting operation conducted by Mid-day reporters Samiullah Khan and Shirish Vaktania has exposed manipulative techniques being used by nightclubs to bring business through a well-curated plan by their PR. In this episode of Mid-day explains, we bring to you what this expose is all about and went behind the scenes of this Mid-day sting operation. 

    01 September,2024 12:00 PM IST
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