To counter discrimination, ‘Garba of Equality’ to be held this weekend

A special judge refused bail to Sandeep Mistry, an associate of Nirav Modi, in the Punjab National Bank fraud case. The judge said Mistry’s long stay abroad, his suspected role in the crime and the danger that he could tamper with evidence were reasons to keep him in custody.

The FDA issued a compliance order that prohibits the sale of loose powdered spices. The order applies to all parties involved in producing or selling common spice powders, including manufacturers, traders, wholesalers, retailers, online sellers, hotels, caterers and institutional kitchens.

An 8‑year‑old boy was injured when a cement bench at a police housing area fell apart. He was taken by local residents to the Jogeshwari Trauma Centre, where he died later that night.

A woman from Pune has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Court’s narrow interpretation of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. She argues that the High Court failed to consider constitutional protections for reproductive autonomy and the potential mental‑health impact on pregnant women.

A 51‑year‑old autorickshaw driver was killed by an electric shock while painting his home in Suryanagar, Vikhroli West. The incident occurred even though he had turned off the main electricity supply to the house.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s fixed‑deposit holdings have dropped by about ₹13,785 crore, falling from roughly ₹91,690 crore to ₹77,905 crore since 2021. This reduction has sparked worries about how the corporation is using its reserves and whether it can meet future financial commitments without a liquidity shortfall. The opposition party has called for a detailed white paper on the matter.