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Bitcoin is a form of digital currency that is supposed to provide a secure and private alternative to conventional money. It is not legal tender in India (Photo: File)

7 booked for cheating man of Rs 22.59 lakhs

The mad had been persuaded to invest in bitcoins launched by a company.

17 Jun 2018 3:58 PM

'Let them (the BJP and the RSS) slap as many cases as they want against me. Ours is a fight of ideology. We will fight them and win,' Gandhi said. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi; dares BJP, RSS to slap cases against him

'Our fight is against the policies of PM. Farmers are frustrated and the PM does not talk about employment for youth,' Gandhi said.

12 Jun 2018 2:57 PM

Kunte had filed the case after watching Rahul Gandhi's speech at an election rally in which he had alleged that the RSS was behind the killing of Mahatma Gandhi. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi pleads not guilty in 2014 RSS defamation case

The court had on May 2 asked Gandhi to appear before it to record his plea in the defamation case filed by RSS worker Rajesh Kunte in 2014.

12 Jun 2018 12:31 PM

The defamation case arises out of Rahul Gandhi's alleged statement at an election rally on March 6, 2014, linking the RSS - the BJP's ideological mentor - to Mahatma Gandhi's assassination. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Rahul Gandhi reaches Mumbai, set to appear in court in RSS defamation case

According to Narayan Iyer, a criminal lawyer appearing for Rahul Gandhi, the court is likely to frame charges against the Congress chief.

12 Jun 2018 9:06 AM

Two men, including a model from Karnataka, and a woman model hailing from Bihar were among those arrested, police said. (Representational image)

Mumbai: 3 women, including 2 models, held for prostitution in Thane

The arrests were made after police got a tip-off that a woman was running a flesh trade business from the premises of a salon in Mira Road.

11 Jun 2018 1:24 PM

Around 25,000 people fell prey to the accused and invested money in the company, police said. (Photo: ANI)

Rs 500 Cr online cryptocurrency scam busted in Thane, around 25,000 cheated

One has been arrested and a case has been registered under various IPC sections for cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy.

05 Jun 2018 6:56 PM

Chidambaram said that the government is incompetent in addressing the economic issues, which has “worsened” under the current dispensation. (Photo: PTI | File)

Indian economy like a car with 3 tyres punctured, says Chidambaram

Chidambaram criticised the government for introducing a 'five-slab' Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.

04 Jun 2018 7:57 AM

Police said that the husband doubted his wife's character. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Thane woman kills her daughter, later commits suicide

Fed up of frequent quarrels with husband over domestic issues, Shobha Kolhe strangled her daughter to death, hanged self in her house.

03 Jun 2018 5:58 PM

The 50 kg of cannabis is estimated to be worth around Rs 7.46 lakh. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

3 women arrested with 50 kg cannabis in Thane

Acting on tip-off, police kept watch near Kalyan railway station and nabbed three women, all hailing from Odisha.

31 May 2018 1:09 PM

Thackeray also promised that he would fight against the proposed land acquisition in the district for the Mumbai Ahmedabad bullet train project. (Photo: File)

Bal Thackeray tolerated BJP, I won't: Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray

'BJP of today is not the original BJP of (Atal Bihari) Vajpayee,' said Uddhav Thackeray.

26 May 2018 8:35 AM

According to police, the incident took place when some labourers were carrying out welding work of a door at the public toilet. (Representational Image)

8-yr-old Thane girl dies of electrocution

The girl died after she accidentally came in contact with a live wire near her house in Bhayander.

24 May 2018 2:07 PM

Following complaints, the police carried out checks and intercepted the sand-laden trucks near a hotel on the Ghodbunder Road. (Photo: File)

Thane police confiscates 11 trucks transporting illegal sand

During verification, police found that truck drivers did not not posses valid permits for carrying sand.

24 May 2018 2:06 PM

The police launched a search operation, roping in some 50 youths from the village. (Representational Image)

26-yr-old man who 'attempted suicide', found in time, admitted to hospital

The man cut veins of his hand, sent text message to friend saying that he is 'committing suicide'.

19 May 2018 6:04 PM

The AEC laid a trap and nabbed them while accepting Rs 10 lakh from the complainant. (Representational Image)

2 Bhiwandi journalists arrested for extortion

The 2 journalists had published news in their publications against complainant, sought money for not publishing any further news.

19 May 2018 6:03 PM

The accused also allegedly raped the woman on two occasions in Thane district in subsequent months, once by threatening to kill her with a revolver. (Representational Image)

Thane man rapes married friend twice, once at gunpoint

The complainant claimed that accused took her to Jejuri in Pune district, raped her in lodge in January.

17 May 2018 1:55 PM

After hearing both the sides and taking into account the medical report, the judge said that the doctor who examined the girl concluded that there was an attempt to rape the minor. (Representational Image)

Thane: Man gets 3-yr imprisonment for molesting physically disabled minor girl

The special judge also imposed fine of Rs. 4000 on accused while pronouncing punishment.

14 May 2018 3:34 PM

The complainant's family drew water to their house with the help of a motor pump installed in the area. However, a family in their neighbourhood objected to it and allegedly mixed some detergent in their water supply tank which led to an argument. (Representational Image)

5 of family booked for abusing neighbours over caste

Police registered offences against accused of family for abusing scheduled caste neighbours over water dispute.

14 May 2018 1:47 PM

The case was registered following a complaint lodged by the minor's aunt. (Photo: Representational)

Thane: Swimming pool owner among three booked after 12-yr-old boy drowns

The 12-year-old boy drowned when he ventured into the deeper part of the swimming pool on Tuesday.

10 May 2018 1:37 PM

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi alleged that the RSS was behind the killing of Mahatma Gandhi. (Photo: PTI/File)

RSS defamation case: Court summons Rahul Gandhi on June 12

A defamation case was filed against Congress President by an RSS worker over latter’s alleged statement at an election rally.

03 May 2018 11:59 AM

On December 19, 2012, the accused gagged his wife, tied her hands behind, poured kerosene on her and set her on fire. He then closed the door, locked it from outside and ran away, the prosecution said. (Photo: Representation)

Thane: 32-yr-old man gets life term for setting wife on fire

The accused, a labourer, who got married just five months before the incident used to quarrel with his wife for dowry and ill-treat her.

29 Apr 2018 3:00 PM

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