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Mumbai: Parent moves to Bombay HC against JEE Main dates and eligibility criteria

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Mumbai: A representative from the India-Wide Parents Association has filed a Public Interest Litigation against the JEE notice issued on December 15, 2022, at the Bombay High Court. The notice released in December pertains to the exam dates of JEE phase 1, which is to commence on January 24, 2023. The petition argues that the dates were released at the very last moment and this did not give students enough time to plan out their preparation.

The second point contended in the petition is about the resinstature of the board’s marks eligibility criteria, where students are required to score at least 75% marks in their Class 12 exams and will not be able to participate in the JEE counselling process if they fail to do so.

The Bombay High Court has asked for all the petitioners to be present on Monday, January 2, 2023. “The students should have been intimated about the dates at least two months in advance. The JEE can only be taken a limited number of times and the problem is that the pre-boards or practical exams are clashing with the JEE dates,” said Advocate Anubha Srivastava, President of India Wide Parents Association.

“The NTA is giving a lame excuse for this clash saying that there’s always a second phase of JEE. But when it comes to competitive exams like these, each and every attempt counts,” she said.

Students who previously did not qualify the JEE Advanced have dropped out of their assigned colleges and spent the year studying at home. Many of these pupils who were hoping for a second attempt are already ineligible for the JEE due to the 75% board evaluation criteria.

‘Many Students from academic year 2020-2021 and 2021- 2022 are going to apply for the present JEE exams are from the Batches of 2020-21 and 2021-22 who had been assessed in their board examination on the basis of their performance in the previous examinations as their board examinations were cancelled. The marks scored by them is not a true reflection of their actual ability, therefore those students with less marks than the eligibility criteria…’ read the petition.

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Petrol Pump Employee Attacked With Chopper On JJ Road; One Held, Three Absconding

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Mumbai: A 35-year-old employee at an Indian Oil petrol pump on Sir J.J. Road in Mumbai was allegedly attacked with a chopper by a group of four men following a petty argument. One of the accused, Moin Armaan Mohammad Gaus Shaikh (29), a second-hand clothes dealer from Wadala East, has been arrested, while three other unidentified accused remain absconding.

The incident occurred on June 27, when Moin Shaikh arrived at the petrol pump on a scooter to refuel. A minor altercation ensued between him and the complainant, Mohammad Ilyas Shaikh (35), a resident of Shivajinagar and an employee at the station. Moin allegedly threatened Ilyas before leaving the scene, only to return shortly with three accomplices—one of whom was armed with a chopper.

According to the police, the group launched a violent attack on Ilyas with the intent to kill. One of the assailants slashed the complainant’s back, while another attempted to strike near his neck. Fortunately, Ilyas dodged the blow, sustaining only superficial injuries. Another attacker, dressed in black, slapped him, while a second man in a black-and-white checkered T-shirt struck him in the face with a plastic chair, causing a nosebleed. A third assailant punched him, and another created panic among bystanders, causing them to flee the scene.

Senior officers, including Assistant Commissioner Mugutwar, Senior Inspector Kamble, and Investigation Officer Gore, visited the crime scene. The accused were booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for assault, criminal intimidation, and attempted murder. CCTV footage from the petrol pump has been recovered as part of the investigation.

Moin Shaikh was arrested from his residence in Wadala East. Police records show a prior case registered against him at Wadala Police Station in 2016 under IPC Sections 324, 323, 506, and 34. The weapon used in the crime—a chopper—has yet to be recovered. The injured employee was treated as an outpatient at J.J. Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Further investigation is underway to trace the absconding accused and recover the weapon.

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Maharashtra Assembly involved in corruption, opposition boycotts T-party

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Mumbai: Mumbai Maharashtra government is corrupt and involved in corruption. There are serious allegations like murder on ministers and Mahagathbandhan leaders in this government. They are also supported by the police. Thanedaar Ajit Pawar, NCP faction leader Najeeb Malla are accused of murder and the widow of the deceased has made this allegation in a press conference while the government is unable to take action against these leaders. The law and order situation is very bad and corruption is at its peak while the Chief Minister claims to be a good government.

The leaders of the three parties have three faces and accordingly the law and order situation in the state is bad. Shiv Sena leader and Leader of Opposition in Legislative Council Ambadas Danve has made such serious allegations on the government in the joint press conference of Maha Vikas Aghadi here today. He has criticized the government and accused it of handing over Mumbai to Adani in the name of development and corruption of Rs 3,000 crore. Along with this, the Maha Vikas Aghadi has also decided to boycott the tea party of the ruling party before the assembly session. The government has ruined everything from farmers to ST Mahamandal. Wari palanquins are running but the condition of ST is bad. Pilgrims are traveling in these STs to join the Wari risking their lives. Ambadas Danve alleged that the corruption of the government is at its peak, so we have boycotted the tea party. NCP Sharad Pawar faction’s Jitendra Ahwat, Congress leader Vijay Vardatiwar and Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray also spoke at this press conference. Ambadas Danve said that the government has completely failed to solve the problems of the people, so the government will be asked to answer on these issues in the House.

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Local Police Arrest Suspect in Mira Road House Looting Incident

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Mumbai: In an unusual turn of events, Mira Road police have successfully apprehended a suspect believed to be involved in a recent house looting incident that had left local residents unsettled. The arrest, which was made early Friday morning, follows an intensive investigation launched after the break-in was reported to authorities.

According to the police report, the incident occurred earlier this week when the occupant of the residential property returned home to find it ransacked. Valuables, including jewelry and electronic devices, were reported missing. The meticulous efforts by the investigating officers, including gathering CCTV footage and conducting neighborhood inquiries, played a crucial role in identifying and locating the suspect.

The accused, whose identity has been withheld pending further investigation, was apprehended after a brief chase and later confessed to the crime during police interrogation. Authorities recovered a significant portion of the stolen items from the suspect’s possession.

Residents of Mira Road have expressed relief following the arrest, praising the police force for their rapid response and dedication to maintaining community safety. “We feel more secure knowing that the police are actively working to protect us,” said one local resident.

This incident has prompted the police to urge residents to enhance home security measures and report any suspicious activities immediately. The authorities have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and order in the area.

The suspect is currently in custody and will be presented in court later this week, as the police continue their investigation to determine if he is connected to any other recent burglaries in the vicinity.

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