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Maharashtra elections 2024: Why voting was a breeze

Election managers credit higher number of booths, spreading them out better, and allowing multiple entry at booths for a better polling experience this time

21 November,2024 10:38 AM IST | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai News

Maharashtra elections 2024: Mumbai sees marginal increase in turnout

City increases overall voting by just under 3 per cent from 50.67 per cent in 2019 to 53.18 per cent in 2024

21 November,2024 10:39 AM IST | Dipti Singh
Mumbai Crime News

ED arrests man from Ahmedabad airport in Maharashtra cash-for-votes case

The suspect was first detained by immigration authorities at the airport in Gujarat on the basis of a lookout circular (LOC) issued by the ED while he was "trying to flee" to Dubai, sources said

20 November,2024 07:08 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai News

Three generations of family cast their votes in Mulund West

Hemant Shah’s wife Priti and daughters Arya and Zhalak also came along to vote

21 November,2024 07:08 AM IST | Sameer Surve
Mumbai News

South Mumbai voters praise amenities at polling centres

No queues, not a single complaint of displeasure in Worli, Malbar Hill and Mumbadevi constituencies

21 November,2024 07:16 AM IST | Prajakta Kasale
Mumbai News

Colaba records low voter turnout yet again despite robust awareness initiatives

SoBo constituency turnout leaves a lot to be desired despite robust awareness initiatives

21 November,2024 07:27 AM IST | Hemal Ashar
Mumbai News

First-time voters see right to vote as privilege, excited after making choice

First-time voters say voting is not just a right but a privilege, express excitement about bringing about change

21 November,2024 07:33 AM IST | Diwakar Sharma | Hemal Ashar
Mumbai News

Congress accuses Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena of code violations in Dharavi

Party claims Shinde Sena agents in Dharavi distributed unauthorised voter slips near polling booth no. 102

21 November,2024 07:04 AM IST | Dipti Singh
Mumbai News

Maharashtra elections 2024: Wheelchair users face hurdles at polling centres

Elderly voters recount challenges navigating high footpaths and lack of adequate support

21 November,2024 07:42 AM IST | Shirish Vaktania | Dipti Singh
Mumbai News

EC’s pilot project in Dharavi passes with flying colours

ECI considering widely implementing colour-coding system wherein carpets will be used to guide citizens during future polls

21 November,2024 07:47 AM IST | Shirish Vaktania
Mumbai News

Maharashtra elections 2024: Poll booth shuffling leaves voters scratching heads

Malad, Charkop residents say they were shocked to learn at last minute that they could no longer cast ballot at their usual spots

21 November,2024 07:51 AM IST | Samiullah Khan
Mumbai News

Kurla voters suffer crowds, delays despite better arrangements than LS polls

Residents say things were better arranged this time , even though queues were long at some places

21 November,2024 11:25 AM IST | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Palghar fire: Fire breaks out at carpet warehouse; no casualty

Palghar fire: Fire breaks out at carpet warehouse; no casualty

So far, no person was reported to be injured, he said, adding that goods stored in the godown were destroyed in the fire; following an alert, four fire engines from Boisar and nearby places were rushed to the spot

21 November,2024 11:17 AM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra Election 2024: How did the voting day unfold in Mumbai?

    Maharashtra Election 2024: How did the voting day unfold in Mumbai?

    The state of Maharashtra went to polls today for the Maharashtra Election 2024. From first-time voters to civic heroes, from the affluent and the celebrities to the common man, people from all walks of life were seen stepping out to vote.  A section of voters were seen braving the odds to vote. Pregnant voters, Handicap voters and Senior Citizens didn’t let any challenge hold them back from voting. From the highs to the lows, here is a quick roundup of the voting day in Mumbai.

    20 November,2024 08:39 PM IST
    Mumbai: Man who only stole from rich nabbed

    Mumbai: Man who only stole from rich nabbed

    Notorious thief Munna Qureshi, with more than 200 cases, had stolen crores from gangster Chhota Rajan and an MLA

    20 November,2024 10:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
    Two detained for allegedly distributing BJP candidate slips in Dhobi Talao

    Two detained for allegedly distributing BJP candidate slips in Dhobi Talao

    The police confirmed that no money or financial inducements were found in the possession of the detained suspects

    19 November,2024 10:21 PM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
    Baba Siddique murder case: Court extends main shooter's custody till Nov 23

    Baba Siddique murder case: Court extends main shooter's custody till Nov 23

    The Mumbai crime branch, in a joint operation with Uttar Pradesh's special task force (STF), apprehended the 20-year-old shooter and four others from Uttar Pradesh on November 10

    19 November,2024 06:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Virar cash-for-vote case: Two FIRs registered, Rs 9.53 lakh recovered, say cops

    Virar cash-for-vote case: Two FIRs registered, Rs 9.53 lakh recovered, say cops

    A purported video of a face-off between BJP leader Vinod Tawde and BVA leaders and workers has surfaced on social media. However, Tawde has denied the allegations of money distribution

    19 November,2024 05:38 PM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma
    Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother detained in California over criminal charges

    Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother detained in California over criminal charges

    The brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Anmol has been detained in California, US. The Mumbai Crime Branch had earlier this month filed an application before the special MCOCA court seeking his extradition in connection with the firing incident outside Salman Khan’s residence, for which Anmol and his brother are named as key conspirators

    19 November,2024 08:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
    Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol held in US: Mumbai Police sources

    Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol held in US: Mumbai Police sources

    Anmol, who was believed to be living in Canada and making regular travels to the US, is the younger brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, accused of running a global criminal syndicate despite being in jail

    18 November,2024 09:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Thane crime: Rs 58.6 lakh gutka seized from tempo; driver held

    Thane crime: Rs 58.6 lakh gutka seized from tempo; driver held

    Acting on a tip, the police raided a premises at the ration office compound in Bhiwandi area on Saturday afternoon; they found the tempo with gutka of various brands stocked in it, the official from Nizampura police station said.

    18 November,2024 12:58 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
    Thane crime: Investment firm owner booked for cheating 2 persons of Rs 1.39 cr

    Thane crime: Investment firm owner booked for cheating 2 persons of Rs 1.39 cr

    The victims invested Rs 1.64 crore through his company in two years till June 2024, hoping to get good returns, the official from Mumbra police station said

    18 November,2024 11:59 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
    Mumbai: Bihar man held for murder of nine-year-old in Santacruz

    Mumbai: Bihar man held for murder of nine-year-old in Santacruz

    The accused, 31, strangled the boy in a garment factory on Chhath Puja day, after which he put body in a sack and dumped it

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