Chavan threatens to withdraw Uddhav's security
Mumbai, Feb 10 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan Tuesday night ordered Shiv Sena activists to 'behave themselves' after they attacked several cinema halls that would screen Shah Rukh Khan's latest film. Chavan also threatened to withdraw the security provided to the party's executive president Uddhav Thackeray.

Sena mobs attack theatres ahead of 'My Name Is Khan' release
Mumbai, Feb 9 : Shiv Sena activists Tuesday went on a rampage and attacked several cinema halls that will screen Shah Rukh Khan's "My Name Is Khan" despite the Mumbai Police assuring full security at the 63 cinemas and multiplexes that will showcase the movie.

Films from northeast take centrestage at Mumbai International Film Festival
Mumbai, Feb 9: The ongoing 11th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) has provided a platform for the filmmakers from country's insurgency hit northeastern states to showcase their hidden talents behind and in front of the camera.

Shiv Sainiks vandalize cinema hall in Mumbai over Shah Rukh Khan's movie
Mumbai, Feb 9: Shiv Sena activists on Tuesday vandalized a cinema hall in Mumbai which will be screening Shah Rukh Khan's forthcoming film 'My Name is Khan'.

36 Shiv Sainiks detained for MNIK protests
Mumbai, Feb 9 : At least 36 Shiv Sena activists were detained on Tuesday from different parts of Mumbai for alleged vandalism against Shah Rukh Khan's latest film 'My Name Is Khan' (MNIK).

Family robbed of Rupees 5.15 lakh
Mumbai, Feb 9 : A family was allegedly robbed of Rupees 5.15 lakh by four armed misscreants in Jogeshwari area of the city.

NRI woman looted in Mumbai
Mumbai, Feb 9 : A 36-year-old Non-Resident Indian (NRI) woman was allegedly robbed of goods worth Rupees 5.44 lakh by two unidentified persons at knife point in Vile Parle area of the metropolis.

Visual treat for art connoisseurs at the Mumbai art festival
By Ritvik, Mumbai, Feb.9 : The nine-day ongoing annual art festival here is drawing a good response with art lovers along with international tourists visiting in big numbers.

Shiv Sainiks demonstrate against MNIK, arrested
Mumbai, Feb 9 : More than 40 Shiv Sainiks were arrested in various parts of the metropolis today for protesting against the proposed release of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan-starrer movie 'My Name Is Khan' (MNIK) on February 12.

Container with imported nickel cathode worth Rupees 131 lakh stolen
Mumbai, Feb 9 : A container carrying 12,672 kg cargo of nickel cathode plates has been reportedly stolen on its way to Kalamboli yard.

Govt should remove crisis type policy for growth: Morgan Stanley
Mumbai, Feb 9 : The Indian Government should follow a more aggressive strategy to help the country's economic growth, a top Morgan Stanley official said today.

Thackeray attacks Rahul, Bagwe
Mumbai, Feb 9 : In a fresh attack on Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray today flayed the 'Congress yuvraj' for calling Mumbai as 'Bombay' during his recent visit to the city.

MNIS screening: Johar seeks security from Mumbai police chief
Mumbai, Feb 9 : Three days prior to the release of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan-starrer movie 'My Name Is Khan (MNIS), the film's producer and director Karan Johar today met city Police Commissioner D Sivanandan here and demanded security at all cinema halls in the city for the screening of the movie.

Shiv Sena targets Rahul again
Mumbai, Feb 9 : The Shiv Sena again hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Tuesday, this time for referring to Mumbai as Bombay in a speech before students during his four-hour trip here last week.

Chavan continues his tirade against Shiv Sena, MNS
Mumbai, Feb 9 : Continuing his diatribe against the Shiv Sena and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for their comments against outsiders in Mumbai, Chief Minister Ashok Chavan today said the NASSCOM leadership summit, which opened here, proved yet another example of the city being open to technology, Indian Premier League and films.

Governor to preside over concluding function of MIFF-2010
Mumbai, Feb 8 : Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan will preside over the closing function of the 11th Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short and Animation Films (MIFF-2010) here tomorrow.

Sensex rises by 36 points
Mumbai, Feb 9 : Maintaining an upward march for the third straight day today, the Sensex of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) rose by 36.35 points to 15,971.96, as against its previous close of 15,935.61, on sustained demand from Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and local operators.

Govt acts tough against erring Shiv Sena legislators
Mumbai, Feb 8 : The Maharashtra government has withdrawn police protection given to four Shiv Sena legislators, who waved black flags at AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi and shouted slogans against Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan outside his residence in Bandra last week.

India may have lost Siberian Cranes for ever
By Quaid Najmi, Mumbai, Feb 9 : For the tenth consecutive year, the majestic Siberian Cranes - among the most endangered birds in the world - have skipped India this winter, say experts.

Bank launches online share trading facility
Pune, Feb 8 : On the eve of the 74th Anniversary of commencement of Business, Bank of Maharashtra today launched its Maha-e-trade online share trading facility at its headquarters here.

Chavan: Maharashtra competent to provide security to Oz IPL players
New Delhi, Feb 8 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan today met Congress president Sonia Gandhi and discussed the situation in the state in view of NCP leader and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar meeting Shiv Sena Supremo Bal Thackeray.

No political meaning to Pawar-Thackery meeting: NCP
New Delhi, Feb 8 : The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Monday sought to play down party president and union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar's meeting with Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, saying it was about the IPL and had "no political meaning".

Chavan dares VHP, will watch SRK's film with family
New Delhi/Guwahati, Feb 8: Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan Monday dared the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) to stop the screening of Shah Rukh Khan's "My Name Is Khan", and said he will watch the movie with his family after the rightwing Hindu group threatened to disrupt the film's release.

Maharashtra to have new arms policy in seven days
Mumbai, Feb 8 : The Maharashtra government will formulate a new arms policy within seven days, taking into consideration aspects like anti-terrorism, anti-Maoism and law and order, state Home Minister R.R. Patil said here Monday.

Chavan dares VHP, will watch SRK's 'My Name...' with family
New Delhi, Feb 8 : Stating that nobody would be allowed to disrupt the release of superstar Shah Rukh Khan's "My Name Is Khan", Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan Monday dared the Vishwa Hindu Parishad to stop its screening, saying he will watch the movie with his family.

NCP downplays Pawar-Thackeray IPL meet
Mumbai, Feb 8 : The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), an ally of the Congress at the centre, Monday said the meeting of its party chief Sharad Pawar with Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray on the Australian players issue should not be politicized.

Jubilant FoodWorks up 37 per cent over issue price on BSE
Mumbai, Feb 8 : Jubilant FoodWorks, which runs Domino's Pizza chain in the country, was listed with a premium of 11.44 per cent at Rupees 161.60 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) today.

Dharohar fusion group performs at Kala Godha Fest
Mumbai, Feb 8 : Fusion group 'Dharohar', comprising UK beatboxer Jason Singh and Rajasthani folk musicians, gave a scintillating musical performance at the ongoing Kala Godha Festival here.

UPA Govt has no plans to raise FII investments in debt
Mumbai, Feb 8 : The Union Government has no immediate plans to raise the limit on investments from Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) in debt, a senior finance ministry official said today.

Bermuda keen to strengthen ties with India
Mumbai, Feb 8 : Bermuda Prime Minister Dr Ewart Brown has urged Indian businessmen, especially from the finance, to invest in that sector and tourism in that country.

Mumbai's health is fine: Amitabh Bachchan
Kochi, Feb 7 : Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who arrived on a visit here Sunday, said Mumbai, where he has lived for over four decades, is "fine" and healthy.

Pawar wins Bal Thackeray's cooperation for an incident free IPL
Mumbai, Feb.7 : Nationalist Congress Party chief and Union Minister Sharad Pawar on Sunday succeeded in persuading Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray that the latter's party will neither disrupt the Indian Premier League's third edition nor it will affect the Australian players' participation in it.

Bal Thackeray to consider request by Sharad Pawar
Mumbai, Feb 7 : Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray today said he would consider request by Union Agriculture minister and NCP president Sharad Pawar on allowing Australian players take part in IPL matches in the city.

Pawar meets Bal Thackeray, bats for Oz cricketers
Mumbai, Feb 7 : Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar Sunday met Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray to urge him not to oppose the participation of Australian cricketers in the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL).

Confident of Maharashtra's action against Sena, MNS: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Feb 7 : Home Minister P. Chidambaram Sunday said he was confident that the Maharashtra government would act firmly against "the divisive agenda" of the Shiv Sena and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).

26/11 attacks has left indelible impression on people: Chavan
New Delhi, Feb 7 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan today said the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai has left an indelible impression on the minds of the people and has changed the way the citizens look at security scenario.

Mumbai belongs to all Indians: Shankaracharya Saraswati
Narsinghpur, MP, Feb 7 : Jyotish and Dwaraka Sharda Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati today said Mumbai was for all Indians and the contribution of Maharashtra in building the city does not exceed that of the people in other parts of the country.

Emirates plane makes emergency landing at Mumbai airport
Mumbai, Feb 7 : An Emirates airline plane enroute to Dubai made an emergency landing at the Mumbai airport Sunday after an anonymous caller rang up to say that there were terrorists onboard. Two people have been detained, an airport official said.

Chavan ensures safe screening of film, threatened by the Shiv Sena
Mumbai, Feb 7: Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan has asserted that the state government would provide ample security measures to ensure the smooth screening of Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan's upcoming flick 'My Name Is Khan'.

Emirates plane grounded on terror call
Mumbai, Feb 7: An Emirates EK 505 plane from Mumbai to Manchester was diverted to technical area Tango 5 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus here on Sunday after airport officials received an anonymous call that a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) suspect was onboard inside the plane.

Shiv Sena to play spoilsport on Valentine's Day
Raipur, Feb 6 : The Shiv Sena will oppose Valentine's Day celeberations in Chhattisgarh on February 14 in a "peaceful manner."

Sena to oppose v-day celebrations in peaceful manner
Raipur, Feb 6 : The Shiv Sena will oppose Valentine's Day celeberations in Chhattisgarh on February 14 in a ''peaceful manner.''

BJP not to break ties with Shiv Sena: Venkaiah Naidu
Bangalore, Feb 6: Despite opposing 'Mumbai for Marathis' BJP has decided not to severe ties with Shiv Sena, Senior BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu said today.

1993 serial bomb blasts accused arrested after 17 yrs
Mumbai, Feb 6 : Nearly 17 years after the 1993 serial bomb blasts in the city, Crime Branch sleuths today arrested the accused Firoz Abdul Rashid Khan, who was declared as proclaimed offender by the designated trial court, from a residential apartment at Koparkhairane in Navi Mumbai.