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Time of India
03-05-2025
- Time of India
Man booked for derogatory comments against Shivaji
Vasai: A 37-year-old man from Nalasopara was arrested on Friday by the Tulinj police following allegations of making disrespectful remarks about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in a society WhatsApp group. The incident occurred during a discussion about language-related matters, according to the complainant. Group members initially attempted to address the issue through phone calls and messages, but the accused responded with offensive language and showed no remorse for his statements, police said. The complainant subsequently sought assistance from a social organisation, which attempted a peaceful resolution, but the accused maintained his hostile behaviour, according to the complaint. —Vishal Rajemahadik You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Time of India
2 years' rigorous imprisonment for duo who assaulted police official
Mumbai: Fourteen years after two bike-borne men, one a criminal with seven cases, assaulted a cop to avoid being arrested, a sessions court convicted and sentenced them to two years of rigorous imprisonment each. The main accused, Javed Shaikh (36), even brandished a knife. Refusing to grant leniency to the duo, Shaikh and Imtiyaz Kharadhi (31), the judge said that there appeared to be no reformation after the passage of time in the conduct of the accused and no likelihood of further reformation. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai "A stringent view is necessitated while sentencing the accused for their misdeed and to send a message that any transgression or violation of law would be dealt with strictly and may invite severe punishment," Additional Sessions Judge Shashikant E Bangar said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You - See Tips Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Click Here Undo The victim was also granted Rs 10,000 compensation from the fine imposed on the accused. The victim, police constable Deepak Sangle , testified that he had been assigned to Antop Hill police station from Jun 2008 to Aug 2014, and was part of the 'Gunda Squad'. He stated that on Jul 7, 2011, while undergoing daytime training in another area, he received a call instructing him to report to the police station. Sangle recounted being informed about wanted externed suspects, Javed and Imtiyaz. He said that around 11 pm, with other cops, he went towards Bharani naka. As the team parked their motorcycles and spoke with an informant, one of the cops spotted the two accused riding by on a motorcycle. The police team began to pursue them. During the chase, near Shaikh Mistri Darga, the person riding pillion, identified as accused Imtiyaz, allegedly elbowed Sangle, causing him to fall off his bike. Sangle identified Imtiyaz in court. As Sangle fell, the accused also lost control of their motorcycle and fell. At this point, the police team reached the spot. Sangle deposed that Javed then brandished a weapon at another cop, but he managed to dodge the blow with his lathi. Javed allegedly yelled obscenities and threatened to kill anyone who approached him. Sangle identified Javed too in court. Mumbai: Fourteen years after two bike-borne men, one a criminal with seven cases, assaulted a cop to avoid being arrested, a sessions court convicted and sentenced them to two years of rigorous imprisonment each. The main accused, Javed Shaikh (36), even brandished a knife. Refusing to grant leniency to the duo, Shaikh and Imtiyaz Kharadhi (31), the judge said that there appeared to be no reformation after the passage of time in the conduct of the accused and no likelihood of further reformation. "A stringent view is necessitated while sentencing the accused for their misdeed and to send a message that any transgression or violation of law would be dealt with strictly and may invite severe punishment," Additional Sessions Judge Shashikant E Bangar said. The victim was also granted Rs 10,000 compensation from the fine imposed on the accused. The victim, police constable Deepak Sangle, testified that he had been assigned to Antop Hill police station from Jun 2008 to Aug 2014, and was part of the 'Gunda Squad'. He stated that on Jul 7, 2011, while undergoing daytime training in another area, he received a call instructing him to report to the police station. Sangle recounted being informed about wanted externed suspects, Javed and Imtiyaz. He said that around 11 pm, with other cops, he went towards Bharani naka. As the team parked their motorcycles and spoke with an informant, one of the cops spotted the two accused riding by on a motorcycle. The police team began to pursue them. During the chase, near Shaikh Mistri Darga, the person riding pillion, identified as accused Imtiyaz, allegedly elbowed Sangle, causing him to fall off his bike. Sangle identified Imtiyaz in court. As Sangle fell, the accused also lost control of their motorcycle and fell. At this point, the police team reached the spot. Sangle deposed that Javed then brandished a weapon at another cop, but he managed to dodge the blow with his lathi. Javed allegedly yelled obscenities and threatened to kill anyone who approached him. Sangle identified Javed too in court. |
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Effect of 1 crop insurance:Land applied rose 53 times
Mumbai: Earlier this week, the state cabinet scrapped its crop insurance scheme which charged farmers only Re 1 to enrol, after the detection of 5.9 lakh bogus applicants. But officials also say the volume of applicants shot up after the scheme began in March 2023, making it difficult to monitor irregularities. In one year, the number of applicants doubled to over 2 crore. Within two years, the farm-land insured had risen 53 times and rejected cases had increased 50-fold, data shows. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai In 2022, the number of applicants was just 1 crore. Once the scheme was introduced in 2023-24, the number of applicants doubled to 2.4 crore in just one year. By 2024-25, the number of farmers who opted for the scheme, were 2.2 crore. The rise is even more dramatic when one looks at the rabi crop which is a minor crop in the state. In 2022, 7.5 lakh rabi farmers opted for crop insurance. But by 2023-24, as many as 71.8 lakh rabi farmers had opted for the Re 1 crop insurance scheme. The area of farm-land insured rose from just 11,399 hectares in 2022-23 to 6 lakh hectares in 2024-25, after the introduction of the scheme. The state offers the Prime Minister's Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). But in 2023, it decided to reduce the premium paid by farmers to Re 1. Under the Central scheme, the farmer is charged 1.5% of the sum insured for kharif crops, 2% for rabi crops and 5% for horticulture crops. The government will now revert to the Centre's premium charges for farmers. "Since the scheme was offered at Re 1, a very large number of farmers put in their applications. By 2024, a state inquiry found irregularities at the level of the Common Service Centres set up nationally to aid in the delivery of government schemes. Bogus applications were passed by over 96 CSCs," said a senior official. The total bogus applications came to 5.9 lakh. The inquiry found cases where the applicants for crop insurance were from other states. Or the land insured was not farmland but belonged to places of worship, was non-agricultural land or even government land. "The CSCs receive an honorarium of Rs 40 per application and it looks like they were trying to increase the number of applicants in order to earn higher honorarium," said a senior official.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Five-day tech summit for govt staff at Mantralaya
Mumbai: From OTT to AI to block technology, state govt employees who frame policies but have no idea what the technology being used is will for the first time be introduced to the changing tech world. Tech Wari, a summit on technology, is being organised at Mantralaya from May 5-9 to inform govt employees about changing technologies, their applications and uses in govt. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai V Radha, additional chief secretary (general administration department) said since Nov, 5 lakh state employees have been enrolled on the Centre's iGOT portal so they can learn courses on different subjects to upgrade their knowledge and skills. Earlier, only 9,000 had enrolled for these courses. "This is the first time that a summit is being held where speakers from the central govt and the technology industry will be address the employees. It will be live-streamed so that district-level employees can also attend," said
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Goldsmiths expect 30-40% drop in sales this Akshay Tritiya
Mumbai: The festival of Akshay Tritiya, which comes up Wednesday April 30, will be a testing time for sales of gold jewellery. The retail price of the precious metal is hovering at a record high of Rs 1 lakh per 10gm, leading to a massive fall in projected volumes of purchase. Traders expect a 30-40% drop in demand this season. They say mostly small items worth 1-2gm will find approval from mahurat buyers. Goldsmiths have stocked lightweight items which look stylish — the gold element, however, is meagre in these pieces. On Monday, IBJA's rate of 24 carat gold was Rs 95,600 per 10 gm excluding GST and making charges, which amounts to Rs 98,000-1,00,000 in retail shops. Meanwhile 22 carat gold cost Rs 87,600 per 10 gm while silver cost Rs 97,600 per kg. At Akshay Tritiya 2023, 24k gold rates were Rs 60,000 which rose to Rs 71,000 in 2024. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Kanaya Kakad, joint treasurer of IBJA's (India Bullion and Jewellers Association) governing board, defended, "Gold has given returns of 25-30% in the past one year. It is the best investment, unlike mobile phones, cars or laptops, which incur depreciation. I advise Indians to invest in gold at every festival — like SIPs. This year of course, we expect a 30-40% drop in demand given the high rates. Several customers are bringing their old gold for recycling, and lightweight jewellery is in demand." Jitendra Jain of Jugraj Kantilal & Co said, "The current gold market dynamics are indeed interesting. With prices at an all-time high, many customers are hesitant to make large purchases, leading to a decline in demand. However, small denomination gold coins remain popular. The assumption is that gold prices will continue to rise. Global economic uncertainty and stock market volatility may be driving this trend. Investors turn to gold as a hedge against inflation, currency fluctuations, and market instability." In Dadar, goldsmith Prakash Jain of Prakash Jewellers offered commonsense logic. "People's salaries have hardly risen in the last five years, whereas the price of gold has risen from Rs 40,000 in 2019 to Rs 1 lakh in 2025. The average middle class householder who is burdened by stagnating wages coupled with inflation is unable to afford gold."
