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Conman steals a diamond-studded gold ring from a fitness instructor
A conman utilized the fallen currency scam to distract his focus and fled with his luggage stowed in his car’s back seat, according to a 39-year-old fitness coach at D.Y.Patil Sports Club living in Kopar Khairane. A diamond-studded gold ring and an expensive speaker, both valued at Rs 66,000, were found in the luggage. The incident happened on April 13 morning on the street opposite Prashant Jewellers in Sector 9, Vashi, while fitness coach Abhay Waghmare (39), was sitting in his car and waiting for a buddy, according to the FIR.
Waghmare received a call from a buddy about 11.40 a.m., while he was heading home from the sports club in Nerul, telling him to meet near Prashant Jewellers in sector 9, Vashi. Waghmare’s diamond-studded gold ring and BOSE speaker were kept in a bag on the back seat of the automobile. Waghmare arrived at the meeting location in ten minutes and was sitting in his car, talking on his phone, when a stranger banged on the driver’s side window glass and informed him that money had dropped outside his car. Waghmare observed a few Rs 10 notes fall near his car when he opened it and came out to examine.
When the visitor inquired about the amount, Waghmare questioned whether the money belonged to him. However, the stranger walked away without saying anything. Waghmare did not take the money and sat in the car, only to discover that his luggage had been taken from the back seat. Wagmare realised the stranger had deceived him by employing the dropped money method, which he remembered from one of his friends. Waghmare filed a theft complaint at the Vashi police station on April 22 due to his hectic work schedule. “It appears that the gang utilising the fallen money trick has been active again after two years,” said Ramesh Chavan, senior inspector of Vashi.
While one gang member uses a falling money trick to divert the attention of the parked car’s driver, another gang member standing on the opposite side of the car flicks the valuables placed in the car’s back seat as soon as the driver unlocks the car to exit. We’re looking for CCTV video from the neighbourhood to track down the burglar.”
Airlines may move flights to Navi Mumbai International Airport from summer 2027 as Mumbai airport prepares for Terminal 1 redevelopment.
The Shift
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has asked 12 international airlines to temporarily shift their flight operations to the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) from the summer schedule of 2027.
The move comes as Mumbai airport prepares for the redevelopment of Terminal 1, which will affect its existing flight-handling capacity. Out of 50 international airlines that requested flight slots for the summer schedule, the airport has allocated slots to 38 airlines. The remaining 12 have been asked to consider operating from Navi Mumbai.
The affected airlines operate flights to 14 international destinations, including Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Kathmandu and Dhaka.
According to reports, the proposed shift could affect around five million passengers annually, while nearly 91% of Mumbai airport’s existing passenger traffic will remain unaffected. The Terminal 1 redevelopment project is expected to increase its annual passenger-handling capacity from 15 million to 20 million. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027 and is targeted for completion by March 2029.
Mumbai airport has assured airlines that their existing flight slots will be restored after the redevelopment work is completed. The move is aimed at distributing flight operations between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports while maintaining smooth passenger services during the construction period.
Residents can report noise pollution, illegal firecracker sales and violations of permitted bursting hours through ward-wise and toll-free helplines.
The Helplines
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has introduced a special complaint system to address noise and air pollution caused by firecrackers during Diwali. The civic body has announced separate helpline numbers for all eight administrative wards, along with two toll-free numbers for residents to register complaints.
The facility covers Belapur, Nerul, Vashi, Turbhe, Koparkhairane, Ghansoli, Airoli and Digha. Residents can report loud firecrackers, illegal sales and violations of pollution control guidelines.
As per the Bombay High Court’s directions issued on October 15, 2026, firecrackers are permitted only between 7 pm and 10 pm. Crackers producing noise above 125 decibels are prohibited. Firecrackers containing harmful chemicals such as barium, lithium, arsenic, lead and mercury are also banned.
The NMMC has urged citizens to follow the prescribed timings and avoid excessive use of firecrackers, highlighting the health risks associated with rising air and noise pollution during the festive season.
Residents can contact the following numbers for complaints:
- Belapur: 8976954881
- Nerul: 8976954882
- Turbhe: 8976954883
- Vashi: 8976954884
- Koparkhairane: 8976954885
- Ghansoli: 8976954886
- Airoli: 8976954887
- Digha: 8976954889
Toll-free helplines: 1800222309 / 1800222310
NMMC Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde has appealed to residents to celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali and help keep the city pollution-free.
Residents question the driver over littering in public, prompting him to clean the stain; video of the incident goes viral on social media.
The Gutkha
A cab driver was confronted by a woman resident for allegedly spitting gutkha on Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, showing the driver eventually cleaning the spot after being questioned by residents.
The incident reportedly took place when a woman noticed the driver spitting gutkha on the road near his vehicle. She questioned him and asked him to clean the area. However, the driver initially denied the allegation and refused to take responsibility.
The argument intensified when two security guards joined the discussion and questioned the driver. The woman also pointed out that spitting in public places is punishable and can attract fines.
After initially refusing, the driver eventually poured water from a bottle and cleaned the gutkha stain from the road.
The video, shared on social media by Richa Sameet, has triggered discussions about civic sense and the responsibility of citizens to maintain cleanliness in public spaces.
The incident has also highlighted the problem of people spitting tobacco and gutkha on roads and other public places, despite rules against such practices. Residents have stressed the need for greater public awareness and responsible behaviour to keep Navi Mumbai clean.
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