Senior inspector Dhananjay Sayre of Khadan police station in Akola was booked by Nandanvan police of Nagpur for allegedly molesting and assaulting a 23-year-old woman preparing for competitive exams, as her father had requested Sayre to guide her.

Pramod Chonkar, 61, died by suicide hanging from the ceiling fan in Kandivali East. His wife, Arpita Chonkar, 57, was found dead beside him. Pramod left a suicide note mentioning financial difficulties. The childless couple's bodies were decomposed, leading to an unclear cause of Arpita's death at their residence in Arya Chanakya Nagar.

Heavy rain and gusty winds in Pune led to traffic disruptions, uprooted trees, and hoarding collapses. The storm caused injuries and power outages, with forecasts of more rain and thunderstorms.

Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis urges voters to counter 'vote jihad' by supporting PM Modi in Lok Sabha elections at campaign rally in Bhiwandi for Mahayuti candidate Kapil Patil from the constituency.

An Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Kochi had a fire near its right engine, leaving Pune-based passengers stranded. Passengers, including Piyano and Jose Thomas, experienced panic after hearing a loud noise post-takeoff. The Airbus A320, with over 175 passengers, returned to Bengaluru for an emergency landing at 11:15 pm. Passengers evacuated via emergency slides with some minor injuries.

Central Railway, Mumbai division to operate megablock today on Up and Down fast lines between Matunga and Mulund stations. Services diverted and delayed, with special trains running on CSMT Mumbai Kurla & Panvel Vashi sections. Harbour line passengers allowed travel between Thane-Vashi/Nerul stations. No rail block on Western Railway, providing relief to passengers.

Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia requires a valid permit to travel to Mecca and endure the rituals. Saudi government imposes a fine for those without permits in Mecca. Pilgrims often visit Medina as part of the Haj rituals.

BMC official lodges FIR against Mahayuti's Mihir Kotecha in Mumbai North East for unaccounted cash over Rs 50,000. BJP submits documents for cash release. Mulund police arrest five. Kirit Somaiya details cash handling. Uddhav Thackeray criticizes police. Madhav Bhangre involves flying squad. Concerns over cash distribution and voter bribery emerge.

Mumbai faced a dust storm and rain, impacting homes along the Mithi River, highlighting unkept promises in the election season and the impending monsoon season. Areas like Kranti Nagar and Sandesh Nagar in Kurla, part of the Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha seat, reflect the stagnation since the 2005 deluge. Lawyer Ujjwal Nikam is contesting against Varsha Gaikwad of Congress.

Illegal hoarding collapse near Kavdipat Bridge in Loni Kalbhor, Pune, injured three men and a horse. Business partners from Kharadi installed hoarding on land owned by Sanjay Kamthe. Victims included Sanket Pardeshi's horse, treated by Dr Jadhav, as confirmed by Senior Inspector Chavan.