Mumbai Police to summon Nupur Sharma and record her statement over controversial remarks against Prophet

Mumbai Police chief Sanjay Pandey has said that they are all set to summon suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and record her statement, in connection with her alleged comments against Prophet Mohammed during a news debate on the Gyanvapi issue

Mumbai: New strain, drop in temp during monsoon will lead to surge in Covid-19 cases, say experts

A new strain of COVID-19 (BA.2.12.2) and a dip in the temperature with the arrival of the monsoon will lead to a surge in the novel Coronavirus infections. A set of experts mid-day had spoken to earlier this year were the first to hint about the likely rise in cases by June. With cases already rising over the past few weeks, the experts have stressed the need for the public to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour. 

Mumbai: Self-test kits, a challenge for BMC yet again

With the number of COVID-19 cases rising, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is again facing the challenge of self-test kits. Currently, BMC doesn’t have any mechanism in place which can take account of these kits.

Maharashtra govt beefs up Salman Khan's security after threat letter

Maharashtra home department has beefed up Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s security after a threat letter was sent to him and his father, Salim Khan, on June 5. Meanwhile, news agency ANI reported that a CBI team visited Salman Khan and his family in Mumbai today.

Saudi Arabia joins Gulf nations to condemn controversial remarks of BJP leader against Prophet

Saudi Arabia on Monday joined Qatar, Iran and Kuwait to express its condemnation of the controversial remarks of a BJP leader against Prophet Mohammed and called for "respect for beliefs and religions."

PM Modi launches new series of 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 rupee coins with AKAM design

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a special series of coins that are also 'visually impaired friendly'. The coins of Re 1, Rs 2, 5, 10 and 20 denominations will have the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) design are not commemorative coins and will be part of circulation.

Anticipatory bail plea of Congress MP Karti Chidambaram in money-laundering case adjourned till June 8

Delhi High Court adjourned the hearing on the anticipatory bail of Karti Chidambaram on the joint request of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Karti till June 8. The matter was listed before the vacation bench of Justice Poonam Bamba. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal and Additional Solicitor General (ADG) SV Raju appeared for Karti and ED respectively.

Bombay HC refuses to grant urgent relief to student arrested for posting 'objectionable' tweet about Sharad Pawar

Refusing to grant urgent bail to a 22-year-old pharmacy student, arrested last month for an alleged objectionable tweet against NCP chief Sharad Pawar, the Bombay High Court said fundamental rights are not absolute.

Rahul Gandhi likely to meet Sidhu Moose Wala's family in Punjab on June 7

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi is likely to visit Punjab on June 7 to meet the family of singer Sidhu Moose Wala, who was shot dead by unidentified assailants last week, party sources said.

Rajya Sabha polls: Nawab Malik, Anil Deshmukh seek 1-day bail to cast vote

Maharashtra ministers Nawab Malik, and Anil Deshmukh, who are currently in jail following arrest in a money-laundering case, have approached a special court in Mumbai seeking bail for one day to cast vote in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. From Maharashtra, six Rajya Sabha seats are up for grabs.