Verbal Sharing of Phone Numbers at Billing Counters to End Under New Data Protection Law
Under the new rule, companies will need to rethink how they collect and manage customer information, including mobile numbers, which…
Japan’s Hi-tech Toilet to Monitor Health Through Stool Analysis
Equipped with a scanner inside the toilet bowl, the device measures stool and syncs the data with a smartphone app,…
Ganeshotsav 2025: BMC Issues Safety Advisory on 12 Unsafe Bridges in Mumbai
These bridges were flagged unsafe since 2019, but no major improvements have been made so far. Mumbai: As Ganeshotsav processions…
Navi Mumbai Techie reunited with his family in Kerala
Harmony Foundation celebrates Seal Ashram’s 643rd reunion. Mumbai: Dr. Abraham Mathai, Founder-Chairman of the Harmony Foundation, commended SEAL Ashram that…
Top 10 Ganesh Pandals in Mumbai: Where Devotion Meets Culture and Art
Did you know the public celebration of Ganeshotsav was started by freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak to unite Indians during the…
Mega Block on Central Railway Tomorrow
Mumbai: This update is important for commuters traveling by local trains on the weekend. Central Railway has announced a mega…
Ghodbunder Road Traffic Relief: Heavy Vehicles Banned During Daytime
Heavy vehicles will only be permitted to ply between 12 midnight and 6 am on this route. Thane: The traffic…
Blowing a Conch Shell May Help Ease Sleep Disorder Symptoms, Study Finds
The Study found that regular conch-blowing exercises strengthen the throat, tongue, and respiratory muscles. Jaipur: Blowing into a conch shell…
No Extra Charge for Carrying Additional Luggage in Trains: Railway Minister
Earlier reports had claimed that while these rules were already in place, the Railways planned to enforce them more strictly.…
Craving for French fries Thrice a Week Could Raise Diabetes Risk by 20%
Where as, eating the same quantity of boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes was associated with only 5% increase in risk.…
New Guidelines to Make School Vans Safer and More Affordable
The new rules aim to make school transportation safer, more reliable, and parent-friendly. Mumbai: The Maharashtra Transport Department is set…
Maha Govt Approves 268 AC Local Trains in First Phase of Modernisation
Green signal for Pune–Lonavala & Thane–Navi Mumbai Corridors Mumbai: The state cabinet’s infrastructure committee has approved the purchase of 268…
Avoid Stagnant Water! Leptospirosis Threat Rises, Doctors Warn Mumbaikars
It spreads through the urine and droppings of rats. When people walk through contaminated water, the bacteria can enter the…
Gold Prices Soar, Imitation Jewellery Trends, Mobiles Now Thieves’ Prime Target
Police have appealed to citizens to remain alert and help them in curbing such crimes. Mumbai: Markets across the city…
Cancer-Free Campaign Launched in Kalyan-Dombivli
The campaign will focus on early detection and treatment of oral, breast, and cervical cancers. Kalyan: Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation’s (KDMC)…
Apex Hospitals, Borivali Achieves Success in Complex Spine Surgery
With stable condition, the patient was discharged with detailed follow-up instructions and prescribed medications. Mumbai: Apex Hospitals, Borivali, successful performed…
35-Year-Old Survived 90 Minutes of Cardiac Arrest at Wockhardt Hospital
This wasn’t just a cardiac arrest. It was multi-organ collapse but our team refused to give up, said Dr. Aklesh…
‘Artificial Tongue’ Could Transform Food Safety and Disease Detection
The artificial tongue is made of ultra-thin layers of graphene oxide, which act like a molecular filter for taste-related ionic…
Pigeon Feeding: Expert Committee to Examine Impact on Human Health
Bombay High court emphasised that citizens’ health is more important than the interests of any one community. Mumbai: The Bombay…
Accidents Continue to Rise Despite ‘Highway Mrityunjay Doot’ Safety Initiative
More than 78,000 people have lost their lives in highway accidents in last six years, while over one lakh people…
Cable-Stayed Bridge on SCLR Extension to Open in Mumbai on August 14
This bridge is a South Asia’s first cable-stayed bridge with a 100-metre horizontal curve. Mumbai: The construction of the cable-stayed…
One ‘Yes’ Can Reignite Eight Lives: Apollo Leads the Way in Life-Saving Organ Transplants
On World Organ Donation Day, AHNM honours the gift of life with over 660 successful transplants. Navi Mumbai: In the…
Now, DG Pravesh App Mandatory for Entry into Mantralaya
Since the DG Pravesh app works only on smartphones, concerns remain about how citizens without smartphones will gain entry. Mumbai:…
Kalyan–Shilphata Road to Face Night Traffic Diversion for Metro Girder Work
Metro construction to cause 20-day night traffic changes, effecting from 11:45 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily. Thane: Traffic congestion on…
Central Railway to Introduce 15-Coach Locals on CSMT–Khopoli Route by August
Passenger Capacity to Rise 25% as Central Railway Upgrades for Longer Trains Mumbai: Central Railway is fast-tracking work on its…
Panvel–Karjat Suburban Corridor 76% Complete; Key Tunnels and Bridges Ready
New Alternative for Mumbai’s Suburban Network; Travel Time to Reduce Mumbai: The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) is rapidly progressing…
Wockhardt Hospitals’ Month-Long Organ Donation Awareness Drive Reaches 5,000+
The initiative aimed to normalize conversations on organ donation across communities and faiths. Mumbai: Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, successfully concluded…
Katai Naka–Mumbra Elevated Corridor Gets CRZ Clearance
The project is likely to affect 494 mangrove trees spread over 2.79 hectares. Thane: The 6.71-km-long special elevated corridor between…
Thane Metro to Begin Trial Run in September, Launch by Year-End!
Once operational, the metro is expected to significantly reduce Thane’s traffic woes. Thane: Thane is witnessing rapid infrastructure growth, with…
CBSE to Introduce Open-Book Exams for Class 9 from 2026-27
The aim of this method is to shift the focus from rote memorisation to a deeper understanding of the subject’s…
Excessive Screen Time Increases Suicidal Risks 2.14 Times More in Children
The report found that by the age of 11, one in every three children shows signs of addiction to mobile…
35 Essential Medicines Including Antibiotic, Diabetes, Get Cheaper
Relief for Patients with Chronic Illnesses Such as Heart Disease, Diabetes, Psychiatric Disorders and Infections New Delhi: In a significant…
Mumbai to Pune in Just 1.5 Hours, NHAI Plans New Expressway
The new expressway will be part of the 830-kilometre Mumbai-Pune-Bengaluru Greenfield Expressway project. Mumbai: With the upcoming Vadhavan Port, Navi…