Auto driver electrocuted while painting his house in Vikhroli

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.

A two‑day programme called “Garba of Equality” will take place this weekend with the theme “Manasancha…Manasansathi” (“Of the people…For the people”). The first event is scheduled for Saturday at Tilak Bhavan in Prabhadevi, and the second will be held on Sunday at Friendz Turf in Mumbra. The gatherings aim to counter discrimination.

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.

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.