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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.
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.
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.
Special court stops Abu Salem's transfer from Taloja jail due to fears for his life and depression, citing past attacks by Mustafa Dossa. Salem, extradited from Portugal, fears conspiracy as release nears, mentioning threats from Chota Rajan's associates.
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MVA leaders criticized PM Modi at INDIA bloc's Parivartan rally for 'de-Modination', slamming BJP as a 'garbage truck'. Kejriwal accused Modi of Putin-like actions and insulin denial. Pawar warned of losing voting rights if Modi returns.
Police lathicharged outside BJP candidate Mihir Kotecha's office in Mulund (W) after MVA supporters alleged cash distribution. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and DCP Purshottam Karad intervened, finding no substance to bribery allegations. MVA functionary caught a BJP worker distributing money, leading to a scuffle.