The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - March 13, 2025

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March 13, 2025

Pilgrim's Progress After Power Theft Conviction

The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court has permitted a man convicted of electricity theft to travel abroad for the Haj pilgrimage, noting that his appeal against the conviction is unlikely to be heard in the near future.

1 min

More the merrier: Jio in Starlink tie-up

India is all set to witness a brutal price war as Reliance Jio on Wednesday announced an agreement with Elon Musk's SpaceX a day after rival Airtel announced a similar agreement with SpaceX.

2 mins

HC Clears Sambhal Mosque Repainting

Mosques along key procession routes will be covered with tarpaulin to avoid disputes. CM Yogi claims Vishnu temple once stood at the site of Jama Masjid before being demolished in 1526

1 min

US tariffs to hit Indian aluminium

India's aluminium industry is expected to bear the brunt of the US administration's latest 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports that takes effect on Wednesday night, India time.

1 min

9 among top 50 in QS subject ranking

Nine Indian universities and institutions are among world's top 50 in the QS subject-wise rankings even as some of the top institutions on the list including three IITs, two IIMs and JNU saw a drop in their positions.

2 mins

Ajit Pawar Slams Rane Over Shivaji Remarks

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar came down on his cabinet colleague Nitesh Rane, the Fisheries Minister, on Wednesday after the latter declared that Muslims were never a part of Chhatrapati Shivaji's army.

1 min

All hostages freed, 28 soldiers killed

PAK TRAIN SIEGE

2 mins

New guidelines to offer many options

Women's names

1 min

Onus on Russia as Ukraine ready to stop shooting, start talking

US pushes Zelenskyy to 30-day ceasefire after substantive discussions on security guarantees and how to end the war

2 mins

Police Stations Should Find Infiltrators

Hindu groups have asked all police stations in the state to replicate a search operation launched by Kolad station in Raigad district to identify Bangladeshis and Rohingyas living and working in projects in the industrial areas around Nagothane.

1 min

Probe into ₹1,700 crore MSRTC scam

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced an investigation into alleged irregularities in the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) tender process for leasing buses, which is alleged to have caused a loss of Rs1,700 crore.

1 min

Four Officials Suspended in Pune Bus Station Rape

Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday told the assembly that four officials have been suspended and 22 security guards transferred following the incident of assault on a woman at Swargate bus station in Pune.

1 min

Kanthi Bhatia women accuse trust of discrimination

Two women from the Kanthi Bhatia caste are contesting a decision by their community trust to bar their membership after they married men from a different sub-caste.

1 min

Indrani seeks clarity on daughter's status as witness in case

Indrani Mukerjea, a prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, on Wednesday made a submission in a special court seeking clarity from the Central Bureau of Investigation on whether her daughter, Vidhi Mukerjea, has been dropped as a witness, so that she could meet her.

1 min

Farmers Bring Highway Protest to Azad Maidan

Farmers from 12 districts staged a dharna at Azad Maidan on Wednesday, coinciding with the state legislature's budget session.

1 min

Police question Abu Azmi over Aurangzeb views

Maharashtra Samajwadi Party (SP) president Abu Azmi appeared before the Mumbai Police on Wednesday in connection with his remarks about Mughal ruler Aurangzeb.

1 min

Why should I speak in Marathi in Maha? Viral video rant sparks row

Female employee of telecom firm purportedly refuses to interact with a customer in Marathi

1 min

Day after massive protests, legislature debates PoP ban

Fadnavis says government will set up committee to study environmental impact of PoP and explore solutions to minimise pollution

1 min

Ladki Hike by CM at the Right Time: Tatkare

The opposition parties are sneering with no mention of the promised anticipatory hike in the Ladki Bahin scheme during the state budget announcements.

1 min

Rs 2.5 Lakh Lost in Digi Arrest Fraud

A 31-year-old man from Parel was duped of Rs 2.5 lakh in a digital arrest fraud.

1 min

Man gets life term for killing homeless man

A sessions court has sentenced a 35-year-old man to life imprisonment for flinging a homeless man from a flyover in Kandivali, which led to his death, following a fight over walking space.

1 min

Bachchan's 2nd Ayodhya Deal

The Harivanshrai Bachchan Memorial Trust, which is associated with Amitabh Bachchan and named after his late father, has acquired a land parcel measuring 54,455 sq ft in the Manjha village, Awadh, under the jurisdiction of Sadar Tehsil, Ayodhya.

1 min

As Holi zeal peaks, appeals for dignified revellery made

Specially-abled children joyously participated in Holi celebrations organised at the Society for the Education of the Challenged, Agripada — Salman Ansari

1 min

HC nixes PhD student's petition against TISS

SUSPENSION ORDER | No merit in petition and not a fit case to interfere, says court; punishment not disproportionate, it adds

2 mins

Viewing deck plan for promenade along Coastal Road

The BMC is planning to add an elevated viewing deck along the upcoming 7.5-km promenade along the Coastal Road.

1 min

CBI Probes Two I-T Officers For Seeking Bribes

In first case, the accused from Delhi sought ₹5L; another officer from Jalgaon allegedly asked for ₹10,000

1 min

Bandra citizens seek BMC action over illegalities at Elphinstone Mill car park

The Elphinstone Mill public parking lot (PPL) in Dadar West is under scrutiny for alleged illegalities, encroachment, and tender violations.

1 min

Trafficking racket busted

Days after the USA deported illegal immigrants to India in three flights, the American authorities have expressed interest in liaising with the Mumbai police in the case involving 80 persons allegedly sent there through 'donkey routes'.

1 min

US Wants To Liaise With City Police In Visa Fraud Cases

Human Trafficking Racket Busted, Passport Agent Held

1 min

Advisory firm owner booked for corruption

The CBI has registered a case against the proprietor and an employee of a corporate advisory and legal services firm for corruption.

1 min

HC notice to Union in Abu Salem's plea

The Bombay High Court has issued a notice to the Union of India on a plea by gangster Abu Salem seeking remission of his sentence and premature release from prison after serving over 25 years of his sentence in the 1993 Bombay blast case.

1 min

Andheri fire stn 5k sqft plot stuck in buck-passing

Despite repeated attempts, the BMC has failed to take possession of the 5,000 sq ft Chitrakoot ground and banquets in Andheri West, which is reserved for a fire brigade station under the 2034 Development Plan (DP).

1 min

Thief scales building, steals diamonds worth ₹2cr

In a robbery reminiscent of the recent break-in at Saif Ali Khan's residence, a thief scaled a building in Bandra West and looted diamonds worth Rs 2 crore from a premium jewellery brand's office.

1 min

Sydney model for ₹100cr Marol fish market rebuild

MAJOR OVERHAUL | Designed to support fishermen, butchers, vegetable vendors, dry goods traders; market to have CCTVs

1 min

Palghar MP Dr Hemant Savra praises govt's initiatives

In the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, Dr Hemant Savra, the Member of Parliament from Palghar, expressed his appreciation for the initiatives and schemes by both the central and state governments aimed at the development of the Palghar district.

1 min

Pay hike for NMMC contract workers

The decks have been cleared for hiked wages of daily and contractual workers of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) and Navi Mumbai Transport Services.

1 min

Rs 3.78L Compensation to Woman for Eye Injury in '20 Accident

The Thane Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded Rs 3.78 lakh in compensation to a Kalwa-based woman, who suffered facial disability due to a severe road accident in Ahmednagar in 2020.

1 min

Ulwe meat shops under scanner

DGCA investigates potential bird strike threat to NMIA, following complaints of illegal meat trade

1 min

Thane MACT awards ₹1.39 cr compensation to sales manager

The Thane Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded a whopping Rs 1.39 crore in compensation to a sales manager at Diageo India (United Spirits Limited), who suffered permanent disability after the luxury bus he was traveling in met with an accident in 2019.

1 min

MBMC to digitise patient records

Replicating the idea of digitizing medical history adopted by their counterparts in Mumbai and other parts of the state, the health department of the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has rolled up its sleeves to introduce Electronic Health Records (EHRs) or Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), which are digital versions of paper records, enabling doctors to instantly retrieve comprehensive medical records, including prescriptions and diagnostic test reports.

1 min

Scribe Faces RPF Apathy After Nab# Suspected Thief

Navi Mumbai-based journalist and social activist Nagmani Pandey shared an unsettling experience he had with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) after he intervened to prevent an alleged theft at Thane Railway Station on Monday night.

1 min

Primary teachers to go on protest on March 17

CHALKING OUT | Teachers mobilise against a govt policy under which teachers will not be sent to low-enrollment schools

1 min

Mobile cancer diagnostic van screens 7,000+

Considering the increasing number of cancer patients, a cancer diagnostic van has been provided to Pune Circle from the Maharashtra government under the Non-Communicable Diseases Programme for the examination and diagnosis of suspected cancer patients in rural and urban areas.

1 min

Police Crack Murder Using Tailor's Label

Bhosale's wife Yogita Bhise had illicit relations with Shivaji Sutar. As Bhosale created a hurdle in their relationship, both Bhise and Sutar conspired to eliminate him. They strangled him to death on Mar 3 and dumped his body in the Nira River

1 min

Leopard attacks dog

A video showing a leopard attacking a dog in the courtyard of a house while its owner remains engrossed in his phone lying on a cot next to his pet has gone viral.

1 min

GBS subsided: Health Dept officials say

The Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune has subsided considerably, health officials said on Wednesday, adding that there were no new hospital admissions linked to the rare neurological disorder on Monday and Tuesday.

1 min

Koyta gang attacks petrol pump worker

A video showing koyta attack at a petrol pump in Wathar village of Karad taluka in Satara district has gone viral.

1 min

85% PMPML Stops Lack Sheds

Over 85% of the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML) bus stops lack shelters, leaving passengers to endure the scorching heat.

1 min

Ambulance drivers sans wages

MISPLACED PRIORITIES | Govt spends ₹35cr for hearses that gather dust

2 mins

Swargate rape: JC for accused

A Pune court on Wednesday remanded Dattatray Gade, the accused in the Swargate bus rape case, to judicial custody till Mar 26.

1 min

Truck Turns Turtle, Kills 6, Wounds 10

Six workers were killed and ten others have been injured while going in a truck laden with sugarcane.

1 min

Speeding Car Dashes Man on Morning Walk

A speeding car dashed a 54-year-old man out for a morning walk on Manwat By-pass Road in Parbhani district on Tuesday.

1 min

Temple Dress Code Soon in Nandurbar

Since many people are entering temples wearing ripped jeans and clothes, a decision has been taken in the first Maharashtra Temple Trustee Convention held here to soon implement a dress code in the Nandurbar temples to maintain sanctity.

1 min

Cops on toes after lawyer spots Beed murder accused

Police launched a search for Krishna Andhale, an accused wanted in the sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case after a lawyer in Nashik city claimed to have spotted him on a motorcycle on Wednesday.

1 min

Ambedkarites Support Buddhists' Movement

The Ambedkarite organisations in Jintur taluka in Parbhani district have supported the Mahabodhi Mahavihara liberation agitation at Buddha Gaya in Uttar Pradesh.

1 min

Mahavitaran's Jalgaon zone struggles to recover ₹976 cr

OUTSTANDING BILL Jalgaon district leads in highest overdue

1 min

BJP Legislators in Slanging Match Over Beed Murder

MLA vs MLC | Suresh Dhas and Pankaja Munde Trade Barbs

2 mins

India Proposes to Set Up Trading Exchange for Domestic Coal

India plans to establish a coal trading exchange to buy and sell domestically produced coal amid growing output from mines operated by private companies, the federal government said in a notice seeking comments on the proposal, Reuters reported.

1 min

Gilts Surge on Hope of Rate Cut in Next RBI Meet

Prices of government bonds ended higher after India's CPI data for February eased to a seven-month low to 3.61%, below traders' expectations of 3.7-4.2%, dealers said.

1 min

Govt to Auction Mining Exploration Licences Today

The government will launch the first-ever auction of exploration licences on Thursday, ahead of putting 13 blocks on sale to tap mineral resources like zinc, diamond and copper.

1 min

India's GDP Growth to Exceed 6.5% in FY26: Moody's

Moody's Ratings on Wednesday said India's economic growth will exceed 6.5% in the next fiscal, up from 6.3% this year, on higher government capex and consumption boost from tax cuts and interest rate reduction.

1 min

IT industry to see 4-6% revenue growth in FY26

ICRA report

1 min

Retail inflation eases to 7-mth low of 3.6% in Feb

Falls below RBI's 4% aim, opens space for another rate cut on April 9

1 min

Mfg sector pushes IIP growth to 5% in Jan

India's industrial production growth accelerated to 5 per cent in January 2025, driven by a rebound in manufacturing activity, according to official data released on Wednesday.

1 min

MFs Raise ₹4,029 Crore in Feb

Equity fund inflows drop 26%; SIP hit 3-month low

1 min

RBI Pro# Banks' Derivative Positions Amid IndusInd Fallout

India's central bank is examining derivatives exposures of some private and state-run banks days after IndusInd Bank disclosed lapses in its derivatives accounting, three sources said on Wednesday.

1 min

India to See $600 Billion in Alternative Investments in Next 3 Years to Boost Startups

India can expect over US$ 600 billion in alternative investments in the next three years to fuel the startup ecosystem, according to experts.

1 min

Mkts cautious over global trade uncertainties, US recession fears

Despite encouraging monthly Indian macroeconomic data such as lower retail inflation and industrial production, investors remained cautious over persistent uncertainties surrounding global trade and the fear of a US recession.

1 min

Temasek acquires 10% stake in Haldiram's snacks biz for $1 bn

Singapore's state investment company Temasek has signed a deal to pick up close to a 10% stake in the snacks business of India's Haldiram's at a cost of about $1 billion, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday.

1 min

Cognizant Starts Rolling Out Bonus Letters to Eligible Staff

Cognizant has begun rolling out letters informing about bonus payouts in range of 85-115% for eligible employees, according to sources.

1 min

Vedanta Repays $900 Mn Loan

Vedanta Ltd repaid a USD 900 million high-cost loan through a mix of QIP proceeds and a new USD 350 million facility at a lower interest rate, resulting in USD 550 million net deleveraging and further strengthening of its balance sheet, sources said.

1 min

ArcelorMittal Nippon Sues India Over Raw Material Imports

ArcelorMittal's India joint venture has sued New Delhi for rejecting imports of a steel-making raw material, saying it was incorrectly imposing import curbs retroactively, escalating its fight over a policy change that is hurting its business, documents show, Reuters reported.

1 min

Jaguar Land Rover Shelves Plan to Build EVs at Tata's India Plant, Say Sources

Jaguar Land Rover has shelved plans to build electric vehicles at parent company Tata Motors' upcoming $1 billion factory in southern India, four people with knowledge of the matter said.

1 min

Ladhani Group to Invest ₹11,000 Cr in Next 5 Years

Ladhani Group, which is the largest bottler of Coca-Cola in India and has also a play in the hospitality and chemicals segments, plans to invest around Rs 11,000 crore in the next five years across its verticals, a top company official said on Wednesday.

1 min

NCLT Gives All Parties 8 Days to Complete Procedural Issues for Ownership Transfer of RCAP to IIHL

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Wednesday gave additional eight days to all parties to complete procedural issues for the ownership transfer of debt-ridden Reliance Capital (RCAP) to IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL).

1 min

Zomato's Goyal bets $20 mn on aviation startup LAT Aerospace

Chief executive of Zomato, Deepinder Goyal has invested $20 million in LAT Aerospace, a new startup co-founded by Surobhi Das, former Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Zomato, along with Goyal.

1 min

Housing Loans Outstanding Stood at ₹33.53 Lakh Cr at Q2FY24: NHB

Individual housing loans outstanding stood at Rs 33.53 lakh crore at the end of September, a growth of 14 per cent year-on-year, with the MIG segment accounting for the maximum credit, according to National Housing Bank (NHB).

1 min

Blackstone Plans to Invest in Indian Infrastructure and Credit Businesses

In what can be viewed as a plan to increase its investments in the country, global private equity giant Blackstone on Wednesday said it aims to double its exposure in India to USD 100 billion.

2 mins

Consortium of lenders of Jaiprakash Associates transfers debt to NARCL

Jaiprakash Associates Ltd, which is undergoing an insolvency process, on Wednesday said that a consortium of lenders has transferred their outstanding loans to National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL).

1 min

BSNL, MTNL raise ₹12,984 cr from asset monetisation

State-owned telecom firms BSNL and MTNL have earned a total of Rs 12,984.86 crore from monetisation of land, buildings, tower and fibre since 2019, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

1 min

WazirX Partners BitGo Trust Co to Improve Fund Security

The collaboration aims to highlight the measures being taken to restore user trust

1 min

Wires & Cables Sector: Growth Drivers, Market Trends, and Future Outlook

The wires and cables industry in India plays a crucial role in the country's infrastructure development.

1 min

Indices close lower as bearish trend persists

Nifty Index opened positive and witnessed a fall in the first half of the session but took support near 22330 zones. It recovered in the second half of the day and recouped half of its day's losses and closed near its opening levels.

2 mins

US Vice-Prez Vance Likely to Travel to India Later This Month

US Vice President JD Vance is likely to travel to India later this month, according to a media report.

1 min

BEL Gets ₹3K Cr IAF Order for Making Radars

As part of the government's efforts to strengthen indigenous defence capabilities, the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed a Rs 2,906 crore deal with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of low-level transportable radar, LLTR (Ashwini).

1 min

All eyes on Friday blockbuster

UNITED COLOURS OF INDIA | Measures being taken to ensure peace during Holi & namaz prayers; Bengal bans Holi celebrations in Santiniketan's Sonajhuri Haat

2 mins

I-T notices for sham political donations

The I-T department has cracked down on dubious political donations and sent a huge number of notices with a long list of questions to individuals for suspicious donations of over Rs 5 lakh or more to lesser-known political parties in financial year 2020-21.

1 min

Bengal Brouhaha Over Lop Remark

Backlash: Didi accuses BJP of importing ‘fake Hinduism’

1 min

Why Quit Nicobar? China in Sri Lanka

Tribal Affairs Minister assures the Great Nicobar project will not displace tribals

1 min

NEP a 'saffron policy', delimitation exercise for BJP's benefit: Stalin

Upping the ante against the Centre on the NEP, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday alleged that it was not the National Education Policy but a \"saffron policy\" aimed at developing Hindi and not the nation.

1 min

'Hood(a)wink' for Congress, BJP gets 9/10 in Hry polls

Five months after it registered its historic hat-trick by winning assembly polls for the third consecutive term in Haryana, the ruling BJP in the state on Wednesday swept the municipal election winning nine out of 10 municipal corporations in the state.

1 min

PM Modi Unveils 'MAHASAGAR' Vision

India and Mauritius on Wednesday elevated their ties to 'enhanced strategic partnership' and inked eight pacts to boost ties in several sectors, including maritime security, and promote trade in local currencies, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled an ambitious vision for growth and security of the Global South.

1 min

Parliament Passes Bill to Amend Law Governing Oilfields Development

Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill that seeks to amend the existing law governing exploration and production of oil and gas as well as delink petroleum operations from mining operations to boost investment in the sector.

1 min

After spat, Rabri alleges Nitish 'high on cannabis'

CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday came under a no-holds-barred attack from the opposition RJD after he engaged in a verbal duel with his predecessor Rabri Devi in the Bihar legislative council.

1 min

Patanjali Trains Farmers

A two-day event on the topic 'Regional Training for Development of Agricultural Entrepreneurship in Cultivation of Medicinal Plants' sponsored by the National Medicinal Plants Board Scheme under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, was organised in the auditorium of Patanjali Research Foundation in collaboration with Patanjali Research Foundation and Patanjali University.

1 min

Pre-arrest bail for actor's husband

GOLD SMUGGLING | Bengaluru court reserves judgment on Ranya Rao's bail petition

1 min

Panaji traders calls on CCP to act against pavement hawkers

Already facing the brunt of dwindling footfalls due to the traffic and other disruptions caused by the smart city work, businesses and traders have begun to feel the pinch from small fly-by-night hawkers operating from Panaji's pavements and roadside spaces and have urged the Corporation of the City of Panaji to put an end to this illegal activity.

1 min

Amthane dam water level kept low for repair work: Minister

Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar has clarified that the water level in Amthane Dam is deliberately being kept low to facilitate crucial repair work on its gate by the end of May.

1 min

Madkaikar's outburst stuns, unsettles BJP's top echelons

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may have deftly put up a facade of composure, but the startling and blunt allegations of political corruption hurled by one of its own leaders, former minister Pandurang Madkaikar have ruffled, if not rattled, the leadership, both at the government and party level.

2 mins

Introduce English as MoI to save govt primary schools: Lobo

Calangute MLA Michael Lobo has stirred a debate over the declining enrolment in government primary schools, stating that these institutions will continue to shut down unless the Medium of Instruction (MoI) is changed to English.

1 min

Tourists attack taxi driver, vandalise car in Calangute

3 BOOKED FOR ASSAULT; 2nd HELMET ATTACK INCIDENT IN 5 WEEKS

1 min

Temple Row Deepens as Panel Rejects Govt Plan

Committee to Build Khapreshwar Temple, Install New Idol at Original Site on May 9

1 min

Goa Records 6,052 Cyber Fraud Cases in 4 Years

Goans Lose ₹149 Cr, Only 6% Recovered

2 mins

Hi-tech conservation for Gir wildlife

Under the leadership of then Chief Minister Narendra Modi, transformative efforts were undertaken to protect the environment of Gujarat's Greater Gir region.

1 min

SGCCI Hosts Fire Safety Seminar

Surat, India's textile hub, recently witnessed a massive fire at the Shiv Shakti Textile Market on Ring Road, resulting in losses worth crores of rupees.

1 min

Zaveri & Co honours Ahd cops

Celebrating the strength, dedication, and beauty of women, Zaveri & Co. marked this International Women's Day with a heartfelt gifting campaign to honor the brave women of Ahmedabad's Traffic Police and Police Force.

1 min

CM Allocates ₹2 Crore Each to Women MLAs

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has extended a special gift to Gujarat's women MLAs on the occasion of International Women's Day by announcing an additional grant of ₹2 crore each for road development works in their constituencies for the financial year 2025-26.

1 min

Police Crack Down on RTI Act Misuse

The Gujarat Police has successfully arrested multiple members of a gang that misused the Right to Information (RTI) Act for extortion.

2 mins

Govt to Ensure Fair Fee in Pvt Schools

Strengthen RTE Support | Edu Min says institutions must submit fee proposal to FRC for approval, rejection, modification

2 mins

Univ signs MoU for global skill devpt

Kaushalya - The Skill University (KSU), a state university under the Labour, Skill Development, and Employment Department, Government of Gujarat, has signed a significant tri-partite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FIND-JOBS Germany and Dr. Skill Outreach Pvt. Ltd., India, at its Chandkheda campus, Ahmedabad.

1 min

Patel Vows Aid to Diamond Industry

Many diamond workers in Surat, the largest diamond cutting and polishing center globally, along with others in Gujarat, are facing significant challenges.

1 min

₹1003 CR FOR KHARICUT CANAL RE-DEVPT PHASE-2

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has given the green light for projects totaling around Rs 1003 crore to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation for the Kharicut Canal Redevelopment Phase-2 initiative.

1 min

Bhopal to get 3 flyovers, roads

Bhopal has received a lion’s share for strengthening its infrastructure in Budget 2025.

1 min

JAGDISH PRESENTS ‘MOHAN' BUDGET

MEETING EXPECTATION The first full budget of Yadav-led govt focuses on welfare of GYAN—Garib Kalyan, Yuva Shakti, Annadata and Nari Shakti

1 min

Empowering Poor, Youth, Farmers, and Women

The state Budget 2025-26 is focused on the welfare of Garib, Yuva, Annadata, and Nari (poor, youth, farmer, and women), bringing multiple schemes under a single umbrella for streamlined monitoring and implementation.

1 min

OPPN Walks Out Over FM's Airstrip Claim

Chaos erupted in the Assembly as the Opposition staged a walkout during Finance Minister Jagdish Devda's budget speech.

1 min

Rs 1.17 cr scam at BEO office: Five clerks suspended

Five clerks were suspended due to financial irregularities involving over Rs 1.17 crore from 2018 to 2024 in BEO office.

1 min

No-Negative Budget by Mohan Government

Effort has been made to do a balancing act besides linking the Ladli Behna Yojna with pension and insurance schemes

1 min

More needs to be done to solve stray dog menace: HC

Moved by two petitions on stray dog management, the Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court said on Wednesday, more needs to be consistently done to solve this issue even as it acknowledged the measures taken by the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) to check the canine menace.

1 min

House uproar as Bhupendra, Hemant Katare trade barbs

ON WEDNESDAY | Vidhan Sabha Budget session

1 min

MCC Commissioner gives tips to banking examination aspirants

Mysuru City Corporation commissioner Sheikh Tanveer Asif on Wednesday called on aspirants appearing for competitive banking exams to develop confdence, concentration, dedication, perseverance, studiousness and discipline to come out successful in the exams.

1 min

BJP-JD(S) petitions Guv to annul guarantees implementation panel

Opposition BJP and JD(S) on Wednesday petitioned Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot requesting for annulling of state, district, and taluk-level committees headed by Congress workers and leaders -- set up to oversee the implementation of the government's five guarantee schemes, calling them \"unconstitutional\".

2 mins

Auto fare hike likely in B'luru

After a steep hike in Metro Rail and government bus ticket prices, the autorickshaw fares in Bengaluru are also likely to rise.

1 min

1.6 magnitude earthquake in Karnataka's Kodagu

A 1.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Kodagu district in Karnataka on Wednesday.

1 min

Srikantan appointed CII K'taka chairman

CII Karnataka announced its new office bearers on Wednesday, appointing Rabindra Srikantan as chairman and Guruprasad Mudlapur as vice chairman.

1 min

Biker killed in hit-and-run mishap in Karnataka's Moolur

A 29-year-old man lost his life, and another sustained serious injuries after their two-wheeler was hit by an unidentified vehicle near Moolur on National Highway 66, police said on Wednesday.

1 min

Anti-delimitation meeting: "Will discuss with high command"

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said he would discuss with the Congress High Command Tamil Nadu's invitation to participate in the anti-delimitation meeting in Chennai.

1 min

Gold haul: 'There may be a BJP link, but no Cong link'

Dismissing reports linking two state ministers to the gold smuggling case involving Kannada actress Ranya Rao as mere \"speculation,\" Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday demanded evidence and alleged a BJP \"game plan\" behind it.

1 min

Dissolve guarantee scheme panels under Cong workers'

Protests by the opposition BJP and JD(S) MLAs against the appointment of Congress workers to the committees overseeing the implementation of the government's five guarantee schemes, disrupted proceedings of the Karnataka Assembly for the second consecutive day on Wednesday.

1 min

LS constituency delimitation: Siddu backs DMK's campaign

CM condemned Centre's attempt to weaken’ democracy

1 min

AI & data revolution to make Vizag achieve level of Hyd

State Education, IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh said that now with AI and data revolution, Visakhapatnam is going to achieve the same level of development as that of Hyderabad.

1 min

Health Minister assures help for thalassaemia patients

Medical and Health Minister Satyakumar Yadav said in the Assembly on Wednesday that the government will provide all possible help to patients suffering from thalassemia.

1 min

Do not pressurize students to pay fees

Minister Nara Lokesh posted in X that some colleges are pressurizing students to pay the fee reimbursement dues and asked them to refrain them from doing so.

1 min

Gaddar Telangana Film Awards in April

Telangana State Film Development Corporation Chairman Dil Raju on Wednesday revealed that the State government had decided to give Gaddar Telangana Film Awards and the government had also formed a committee to this effect.

1 min

Min Gives a Clarion Call, Exhorts Workers for Zero Accidents

State Labour Minister Vasam-shetty Subhash inaugurated the 54th National Security Week celebrations, which began in Vijayawada on Tuesday.

1 min

Swiss-based Tenthpin enters Hyderabad

Launches AI labs in Life Sciences Hub

1 min

Former Minister's followers behind burning of files: Anitha

Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha said in the Assembly on Wednesday that former minister Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy's followers were involved in the Madanapalli Sub-Collectorate files burning case.

1 min

TG Guv's address is a roadmap for agriculture: Uttam Kumar

CALLS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TELANGANA AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE COMMISSION AS A GAME CHANGER

2 mins

Left Leaders at Cong Meet

Thiruvananthapuram witnessed a significant political event as senior Communist leaders G. Sudhakaran and C. Divakaran participated in the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee's centenary celebrations of the historic Guru-Gandhi Samagama.

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Signs of a new equation between LDF Govt and Centre

Kerala's political dynamics are witnessing a visible change, marked by unprecedented engagements between state leaders and the central government.

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Governor's Delhi dinner is a hit

In an unprecedented move, Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar hosted a dinner at Kerala House, bringing together Members of Parliament from the state across party lines.

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Male-only Ramadan pilgrimage faces backlash

The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation has come under fire for its decision to restrict participation in its 'Ramadan Ziyarat Yatra' exclusively to men.

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Kochi Robotics Firm Creating New Jobs for British

Kochi-based robotics firm Sastra Global Business Innovation has announced plans to invest £8 million in Manchester over the next three years, marking a significant milestone as the first South Indian robotics company to establish a presence in the United Kingdom.

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Finance Minister, CM Discuss Funding Issues

CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES SKIRTED | Vijayan did not bring up the issue of ASHA workers, who are on a strike demanding better wages and benefits

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Landslide survivors reject Govt's township plan

Survivors of the Wayanad landslides have expressed strong opposition to the proposed township rehabilitation project, citing dissatisfaction with its implementation and concerns over exclusion from beneficiary lists.

1 min

Congress Forms Five-Member Panel

The Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee has constituted a five-member committee to enquire the suicide of farmer Puran Nishad in Singhanpur (Jhalp) village, located in the Mahasamund district.

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Tamil Nadu Farmers Laud Chhattisgarh's Paddy Procurement Policy

C'garh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met with a delegation from the Tamil Nadu Kaveri Farmers Protection Association at his office in the Assembly on Wednesday.

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Change in timings of namaz for Holi

In light of the Holi festival on Friday, the timing of prayers in Chhattisgarh mosques has been adjusted.

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SECL Meets Annual Target Before 20 Days

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has achieved a major milestone by surpassing 336 million cubic meters of overburden removal (OBR) in the financial year 2024-25, reaching its annual target 20 days ahead of schedule.

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Illegal Borewell Excavation Halted, Two Vehicles Seized

Authorities in Basna tehsil have taken action against unauthorized borewell excavation, seizing two vehicles involved in illegal drilling.

1 min

CM Unveils Bastar Pandum 2025

The people of Bastar embrace life as a celebration, deeply rooted in their rich cultural heritage.

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Kanger Valley National Park Listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Chhattisgarh's Kanger Valley National Park (KVNP) has been included in the natural category of UNESCO's World Heritage List, marking a historic achievement for the state.

1 min

Farmer Attempts Suicide in Frustration

A farmer and his son in Balodabazar district of Chhattisgarh attempted suicide by consuming poison due to frustration over a prolonged land dispute.

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Opposition Walks Out Over Corruption in Bharatmala Project

The opposition Congress party criticized the ruling government in the state assembly regarding alleged corruption in land acquisition for the Modi government's Bharatmala road project during the question hour in the Chhattisgarh Assembly on Monday.

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CM, MLAs Celebrate Holi in State Assembly Premises

BUDGET SESSION | Plays traditional Holi

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Anti-pollution steps needed as India gasps for fresh air

India must tackle this crisis with urgency, not only because of its devastating health toll but also its economic impact. Estimates suggest air pollution costs the economy 3% of GDP in lost productivity

1 min

Deal-making is Donald Trump's one and only organizing principle

Normally, the first 100 days of an elected leader demonstrate the direction of the new government. Trump took just 60 days.

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The Cerulean Crusaders: Celebrating the legacy of the Bluestockings

In 18th-century England (as everywhere else), most women were not allowed an education and were expected to be homemakers

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Balochistan terror tangles hit Pakistan

In many ways, terrorism has inflicted greater damage on Pakistan itself, driving it toward state failure

1 min

Captain arrested, probe into UK ship crash

The captain of the 'Solong' cargo ship who was arrested after crashing into a US-flagged tanker off the English coast is a Russian national, the vessel's owner said on Wednesday, as maritime experts search for answers.

1 min

No temporary order to resume electricity to Gaza: Court

Israel's High Court of Justice has decided not to issue a temporary order to resume electricity to Gaza, Maariv reported on Tuesday evening.

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No nuke talks under duress, says Iran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday that his country would not negotiate with the United States over its nuclear program while being threatened, telling President Donald Trump to \"do whatever the hell you want,\" even as Iran held joint drills with Russia and China.

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Centre-right party bags most votes

The centre-right Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland's parliamentary elections, a surprise result as the territory went to the polls in the shadow of President Donald Trump's stated goal of taking control of the island one way or another.

1 min

Trump Buys Red Tesla in WH From Musk

President says his 'buddy' cannot be penalized for being a patriot

1 min

Encounter with doomsday

Pakistan train attack survivors recount terror tales

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Tariff war: EU retaliates

TRANS-ATLANTIC TENSIONS | Union's measures will cover not just steel and aluminum products, but also textiles, home appliances & agricultural goods; taxes on imports are aimed at products made in Republican-held states

2 mins

Mumbai Indians enjoy upperhand over Gujarat Giants in WPL Eliminator

Delhi Capitals have already qualified for the summit clash on Sunday

1 min

Rohit Might Be Eyeing '27 ODI WC

Barring the ODI WC, he has won all ICC white-ball titles as skipper

1 min

Figo, Puyol and Morientes to feature in 'Legends Faceoff'

It's the first time ever that India is hosting an El Clasico

1 min

VENGSARKAR BACKS ROHIT

Ex-India skipper feels India captain should get to decide for himself

1 min

Samson still not over releasing close friend Buttler

Rajasthan Royals

2 mins

PSG ousts 'Reds' on penalties

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | The French club joins Barcelona, Bayern and Inter in QF

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PSA squash event returns to India after seven years

Bombay Gymkhana will host the Indian Open from March 24

1 min

Dominant Atomica Sports win Delhi Divisional Cup

Atomica Sports delivered a commanding performance to win the Delhi Divisional Cup.

1 min

Sonam Bajwa joins Deewaniyat

Punjabi cinema star joins Deewaniyat, a musical love story with Harshvardhan Rane, directed by Milap Zaveri

1 min

Kajol stars in horror movie

Film to release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali on June 27, 2025

1 min

Sonu Nigam's IIFA disappointment

Playback singer hits back at IIFA 2025 after being snubbed from nominations

1 min

'Getting back on track'

Farhan Akhtar on recovering from meniscus tear and surgery

1 min

Man with artificial heart survives for 100 days, out of hospital

In a first, an Australian man has become the first in the world to live with a durable total artificial heart implant made of titanium for more than 100 days, and to be discharged from hospital.

1 min

NASA Telescope to Explore How Universe Was Formed

US-Korean SPHEREX Has Costs 500bn US Dollars

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Nothing greater than fitness, prioritise it: Manu Bhaker

Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker has always been a strong advocate for fitness and a healthy lifestyle.

1 min

Poor Population Dampens Spirits

World Para Athletics Grand Prix

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