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'Never seen this in Mumbai': Video of people sleeping on Versova beach goes viral, sparks debate over public spaces

A viral video of dozens sleeping on Mumbai's Versova Beach has sparked debate on housing, migration, and public space use. While some blame the phenomenon on heat and lack of affordable housing, others express concern about encroaching on public areas. The situation highlights the city's struggle with extreme weather and…

The Economic Times

Allahbadia Row: Mobile switched off, Versova's residence locked

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia had earlier urged the Khar police to record his statement at his residence, but his request was turned down by the police. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sena vs Sena: Which is the ‘real’ Shiv Sena in Mumbai and Thane?

On the evening of May 8, Mumbai’s blue skies were painted tangerine as crowds waved orange flags in the neighbourhood of Irla. Hundreds walked along, flags held aloft, following a truck bearing a photo of party founder Balasaheb Thackeray.

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Mumbai: 43 cows illegally kept inside Versova mangroves rescued

MUMBAI: Mumbai based animal activists have rescued 43 cows which were illegally kept inside a makeshift shed within the restricted mangroves area in Versova.

The Times of India

Mumbai: Sitarist Pandit Rajendra Varman loses Rs 1 lakh to power bill fraudsters

MUMBAI: Sitarist Pandit Rajendra Varman (75) from Seven Bungalow in Versova became the latest victim of electricity bill fraud when an unknown cyber criminal fraudulently transferred Rs 99,000 from his savings bank account after gaining access to his banking details on August 18.

The Times of India

Maharashtra: For coast lined with sewage, treatment units finally on way

MUMBAI: Rama Bhagat, a fisherman from Versova, navigates 40 kms into the sea on his trawler every other week and stays put with an assistant for five nights. The trip fetches him fish worth barely a lakh of rupees.

The Times of India

Mumbai: Man held for killing street musician in Andheri

MUMBAI: The Versova police recently arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly killing a 24-year-old street musician sleeping at Seven Bungalows' BEST bus depot in Andheri West last month.

The Times of India

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Mumbai Metro One timings extended

MUMBAI: Mumbai Metro One will extend services of Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Corridor till midnight, besides adding 30 trips from today.

The Times of India

Mumbai: Narco-terror case on gangster Dawood Ibrahim's brother Anees

MUMBAI: In one of the first cases of narco-terrorism in the city, a 47-year-old man from Versova has been arrested on charges of dealing in drugs to fund terrorist activities. Among the accused named in the case by the Maharashtra anti-terrorism squad (ATS) is gangster Dawood Ibrahim's brother Anees.

The Times of India

Mumbai: Versova nature lovers up in arms to save mangroves from land sharks

MUMBAI: The nature lovers of Versova and nearby areas of Andheri, Juhu have come together to fight for the preservation of mangroves along the coast in Survey 161, where certain land sharks have been systematically destroying the green cover for their vested interests.

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