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SHIRISH VAKTANIA

@shirishvaktania

Journalist at Midday newspaper.

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Tragedy struck not only humans but also wildlife in the Ahmedabad plane crash on June 12. The aircraft went down in a forested area, killing over 100 animals and birds including peacocks, dogs, pigeons, and bats, as reported by Darshna Animal Welfare. Amid the devastation, the

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The Fire Department believes the pilots of Air India flight AI 171 saved thousands of lives by making a critical decision within just 15 seconds — choosing to land the aircraft in an open green zone to minimise casualties. The plane crash occurred within a 900-metre radius

The Fire Department believes the pilots of Air India flight AI 171 saved thousands of lives by making a critical decision within just 15 seconds — choosing to land the aircraft in an open green zone to minimise casualties.

The plane crash occurred within a 900-metre radius
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“You promised me on June 12 that we’d meet in the evening in London — and that evening never came,” wrote a grieving daughter in a heart-wrenching letter after losing both her parents in the Air India AI 171 crash. Hiral Adheda, based in London, had been eagerly awaiting the

“You promised me on June 12 that we’d meet in the evening in London — and that evening never came,” wrote a grieving daughter in a heart-wrenching letter after losing both her parents in the Air India AI 171 crash.

Hiral Adheda, based in London, had been eagerly awaiting the
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15-Year-Old Aspiring Pilot Dies in Ahmedabad Plane Crash While Delivering Tiffin to His Mother. Akash Suresh Patni, a 15-year-old who dreamed of becoming a pilot, tragically lost his life in the Ahmedabad plane crash while delivering lunch to his mother near the crash site.

15-Year-Old Aspiring Pilot Dies in Ahmedabad Plane Crash While Delivering Tiffin to His Mother.

Akash Suresh Patni, a 15-year-old who dreamed of becoming a pilot, tragically lost his life in the Ahmedabad plane crash while delivering lunch to his mother near the crash site.
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Ashok and Shobhana Patel, UK residents since 1978, died in the June 12 AI-171 crash. Their son Miten flew from London to Ahmedabad, but since the bodies were unrecognisable, DNA tests were conducted. His father’s remains were identified first, followed by his mother’s just as the

Ashok and Shobhana Patel, UK residents since 1978, died in the June 12 AI-171 crash. Their son Miten flew from London to Ahmedabad, but since the bodies were unrecognisable, DNA tests were conducted. His father’s remains were identified first, followed by his mother’s just as the
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Mumbai taxi driver Rajesh Yadav was acquitted after an 18-year legal ordeal stemming from a case of mistaken identity in a 2007 assault incident. Arrested despite claiming innocence, Yadav spent nights in jail, sold his taxi, and attended over 80 court hearings. The Esplanade

Mumbai taxi driver Rajesh Yadav was acquitted after an 18-year legal ordeal stemming from a case of mistaken identity in a 2007 assault incident. Arrested despite claiming innocence, Yadav spent nights in jail, sold his taxi, and attended over 80 court hearings. 

The Esplanade
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A 34-year-old Nigerian woman was arrested by the Versova Police for allegedly possessing 418 grams of cocaine, including 30 capsules, with a total estimated value of ₹1.42 crore. She was reportedly transporting and selling the drugs in the Versova area when police intercepted

A 34-year-old Nigerian woman was arrested by the Versova Police for allegedly possessing 418 grams of cocaine, including 30 capsules, with a total estimated value of ₹1.42 crore. 

She was reportedly transporting and selling the drugs in the Versova area when police intercepted
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Upasana Fernandes successfully secured a High Court stay against an illegal slum redevelopment on BMC land. She battled authorities to preserve the plot, designated solely as a public playground. Her persistent efforts highlight the power of citizen vigilance. Despite the Slum

Upasana Fernandes successfully secured a High Court stay against an illegal slum redevelopment on BMC land. She battled authorities to preserve the plot, designated solely as a public playground. Her persistent efforts highlight the power of citizen vigilance.

Despite the Slum
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In a dating app scam, MHB Police arrested 22 people, including the manager of a Borivali-based club and six women who lured men via apps like Tinder. Last week, Mid-Day reported an FIR after a man was tricked into paying ₹14,000 of a ₹33,000 bill at the club. The payment was

In a dating app scam, MHB Police arrested 22 people, including the manager of a Borivali-based club and six women who lured men via apps like Tinder. Last week, Mid-Day reported an FIR after a man was tricked into paying ₹14,000 of a ₹33,000 bill at the club. 

The payment was
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SCOOP >> Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key conspirator in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, has made a series of explosive revelations during his first interrogation by the Mumbai Police Crime Branch, exposing Pakistan’s deep-rooted involvement in the deadly assault. Mumbai Mirror

SCOOP &gt;&gt; Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key conspirator in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, has made a series of explosive revelations during his first interrogation by the Mumbai Police Crime Branch, exposing Pakistan’s deep-rooted involvement in the deadly assault. <a href="/mumbaimirror/">Mumbai Mirror</a>
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A 32-year-old man died by suicide in Mumbai after allegedly being blackmailed and extorted for ₹2.40 crore over 18 months. In a three-page note, he accused two men of recording obscene videos and using them to extort money. Vakola police have registered an FIR and launched an

A 32-year-old man died by suicide in Mumbai after allegedly being blackmailed and extorted for ₹2.40 crore over 18 months. In a three-page note, he accused two men of recording obscene videos and using them to extort money. 

Vakola police have registered an FIR and launched an
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A Delhi man was arrested for attempting to fraudulently reactivate late MLA Baba Siddique’s SIM card using a fake email, aiming to access his business-linked number. The accused, a former banker, had pulled off similar scams using data from deceased individuals to steal funds via

A Delhi man was arrested for attempting to fraudulently reactivate late MLA Baba Siddique’s SIM card using a fake email, aiming to access his business-linked number.
The accused, a former banker, had pulled off similar scams using data from deceased individuals to steal funds via
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Vakola Police arrested a 26-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman, accused of using obscene videos to threaten and extort money from him since September 2024. The male accused extorted ₹2.44 crore, and the woman ₹2.6 lakh. Both are booked under relevant BNS sections. Further

Vakola Police arrested a 26-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman, accused of using obscene videos to threaten and extort money from him since September 2024. 

The male accused extorted ₹2.44 crore, and the woman ₹2.6 lakh. Both are booked under relevant BNS sections. Further
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Vakola Police have arrested a 35-year-old Nigerian national, Ivoke Ochubuchi, for overstaying in India without valid documents. On July 7 around 7 PM, Sub-Inspector Arun Bandgar spotted Ochubuchi loitering near Santacruz Railway Station. When questioned, he admitted to being

Vakola Police have arrested a 35-year-old Nigerian national, Ivoke Ochubuchi, for overstaying in India without valid documents. On July 7 around 7 PM, Sub-Inspector Arun Bandgar spotted Ochubuchi loitering near Santacruz Railway Station. 

When questioned, he admitted to being
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A 10th-grade student, Akash Santosh Sahu (15) from Beach Complex, Naigaon, tragically died after coming into contact with an electric current from an air conditioner while trying to retrieve a shuttlecock from the first floor during a badminton game at the society premises. The

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Acting on a tip‑off, Rabale MIDC Police seized 252 g of mephedrone (MD) worth ₹75 lakh during a raid on a house in Digha’s Ishwar Nagar at 8 a.m. Sunday. The team—three officers and 20 constables—found the drug, a weighing scale and 250 small plastic packets used for

Acting on a tip‑off, Rabale MIDC Police seized 252 g of mephedrone (MD) worth ₹75 lakh during a raid on a house in Digha’s Ishwar Nagar at 8 a.m. Sunday. The team—three officers and 20 constables—found the drug, a weighing scale and 250 small plastic packets used for
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Three men were detained by Santacruz police for drunk driving after a reckless joyride on Juhu beach ended with their car stuck in the sea. The incident took place around 8 pm on July 11 when the trio — Najib Abdul Sayed from Andhra Pradesh, Tarun Yadav from Khar West, and

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Warning: Viewer discretion advised A 50-year-old man was seriously injured after a speeding truck hit him from behind and fled the scene in Virar’s Bhaliwali area, Palghar district, on Tuesday morning. The victim, identified as Ravindra Patil, was on his regular morning walk

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A 13-year-old girl from Vakola showed extraordinary courage when she helped police nab a knife-wielding mobile snatcher. While adults froze in fear, the brave teen quietly noted the biker's registration number and alerted the cops—leading to the arrest of a repeat offender and

A 13-year-old girl from Vakola showed extraordinary courage when she helped police nab a knife-wielding mobile snatcher. While adults froze in fear, the brave teen quietly noted the biker's registration number and alerted the cops—leading to the arrest of a repeat offender and