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Pune: The wait since May 13 when SSC results were announced is finally over for lakhs of students who began their admissions to First Year Junior College (FYJC) on Monday. The state education department released the allotment list on Saturday and set July 7 as the last date to confirm admissions. In the Pune district, 62,812 students were given allotments in the first centralised admission round, against a vacancy of over 2,012 seats in junior colleges.Most students said the process is smooth but some faced slight delays due to technical difficulties. Anand Ingale from Kothrud said, "We came prepared with all the required documents. However, we faced some difficulty while uploading the signature and photograph on the online form due to file size rules." Ingale confirmed his admission for the arts stream.By 6pm on Monday, 40,211 students across the state confirmed their admissions. This is the first time that an online centralised admission process (CAP) has been adopted across the state instead of just the major cities.In the cutoff list for CAP round 1, as many as 6,32,194 students were allotted seats in junior colleges across the state. Of the 10,66,005 students who applied in CAP round 1, 4,57,841 were allotted their first preference of college, making it mandatory for them to confirm their admissions, failing which they will not be allowed to enter the next regular CAP rounds.Ishita, who was allotted a seat in a junior college for the science stream, said that the staff appointed by the college to guide the students was helpful."After 1pm, the system slowed down, and it took time. Apart from these technical things, the process is sorted, and the college staff is helpful," she added.
Guwahati, Jun 5 (PTI) The Assam Congress on Thursday demanded a CBI inquiry into alleged illegal stone mining in Karbi Anglong district in violation of a Supreme Court order. Addressing a press conference here, former Rajya Sabha member Ripun Bora also alleged that Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang was allowing illegal activities in the district in nexus with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. "Large-scale illegal stone mining is taking place in the hills of Karbi Anglong in violation of the Supreme Court order. The SC had banned mining in and around K ...Read More >
Kochi: Edison Babu's neighbours in Muvattupuzha knew him as the quiet engineer who had returned home during the pandemic. The 35-year-old former auto industry professional seemed to lead an unremarkable life in this sleepy Kerala suburb, occasionally visiting the local post office with packages: nothing unusual for someone running what appeared to be a small online business. What they didn't know was that their mild-mannered neighbour had built India's most sophisticated darknet drug empire, one that relied heavily on the very government postal service that was meant to serve the community. ...Read More >
Maharashtra FYJC Admissions 2025: The Maharashtra School Education Department has announced the Round 2 seat allotment list for FYJC (Class 11) admissions in 2025. Applicants who applied through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) can now see which junior college they have been assigned. The allotment list includes the college's name, stream (Arts, Science, or Commerce), and merit scores. Students who have been assigned a seat must confirm acceptance between July 18 and July 21, 2025. Those who did not receive a seat can wait for the vacancy list, which will be released on July 23. This ...Read More >
Pune: Tightening its grip on the illicit liquor trade, the State Excise Department's 'G' Division, Pune, on Tuesday seized 40 plastic cans of illicit country liquor along with a truck, collectively valued at ₹10.96 lakh, in a major operation at Hatbhuj village near Pimpri. The action was part of a special statewide campaign launched on October 2, targeting illegal liquor production, sale, and transportation. Since the start of the drive, the department has registered 11 cases, seized 12 vehicles, and confiscated liquor worth ₹12.58 lakh, officials confirmed. According to excise officials, ac ...Read More >
Mumbai: As the Mahayuti govt nears one year in office, the BJP's allies -- the Shiv Sena led by DCM Eknath Shinde and NCP led by DCM Ajit Pawar -- have proved to be controversial for the BJP. Led by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, BJP has had to firefight, defend, and troubleshoot for its allies as Sena and NCP ministers faced allegations of corruption, scams, and repeated court controversies. With Parth Pawar's alleged Pune land scam now coming to light, political observers note that in the fi ...Read More >
Amritsar: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey from Jharkhand has claimed that Britain assisted India in executing the 1984 Operation Bluestar at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, stoking a new controversy.In a post on X on Monday, Dubey alleged that then PM Indira Gandhi "launched an attack on the Golden Temple in collaboration with Britain", with British Army officers present in Amritsar.He uploaded a classified British document, "Sikh Community", claiming that on Feb 23, 1984, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office mentioned in a letter that the Indian govt had sought British advice over a plan to remove Si ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russian oil imports is way less than exaggerated media numbers," brokerage CLSA said in a report. While ...Read More >
Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2025: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has revised the FYJC admission schedule. The First-Year Junior College (FYJC) final merit list which was slated to be released on June 8 will now be declared on June 11. Those who applied for the class 11 admission process can check the new schedule on the official portal -- mahafyjcadmissions.in or 11thadmission.org.in. Registered students can review their details in the list and submit objections or correction requests from June 7 to 9. It was earlier scheduled for June 5 to 7, ...Read More >
Pune: State Election Commission (SEC) will use the July 1, 2025, updated legislative assembly voters' list for the upcoming local body elections with chairperson Dinesh Waghmare directing district collectors and municipal commissioners to begin preparations based on the updated voter rolls during video conferences on Thursday and Friday.Elections are due for 29 municipal corporations, 290 nagar panchayats and parishads, 32 zilla parishads, and 336 panchayat samitis, as their terms have expired. "There is no separate voters' list for local body polls. The Election Commission of India (ECI)'s up ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Mumbai Dabbawala Association, which delivers home-cooked food to thousands of people daily, has declared a 6-day holiday. The holiday starts from March 30 and will continue till April 4. So thousands won't get home-cooked food during this period. Holiday declared for Gramdevta festival The dabbawalas of Mumbai will be visiting their native village, to celebrate the Gramdevta festival. Like every year, the Dabbawalas who have their homes in Mulshi, Maval, Ambegaon, Junnar, Khed in Pune district, and Akola and Sangamner in Ahilyanagar will be returning to their native place for ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 3 (PTI) Unseasonal rains accompanied by hailstorms and gusty winds have caused extensive damage to crops and disrupted normal life in several districts of Maharashtra over the past few days, with officials on Friday stating that losses on more than 1.22 lakh hectares of land have been reported. Two deaths were reported in rain-related incidents in Nashik division in north Maharashtra, officials said. State Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the government will provide compensation to affected farmers, adding that surveys are underway in several areas to assess the ext ...Read More >
Mumbai: The school education department failed to declare the first-year junior college admissions list on Thursday, as it was entangled in what it called "technical snags". The uncertainty will now drag on till June 30, yet another fresh date given by the education department to release the first list.Across Maharashtra, 12.7 lakh students and parents waited through the evening, refreshing screens and hoping the seat allotment information would finally blink into existence. "I've been hitting refresh on the FYJC admission portal like a ritual all evening. Each time, hoping the list will appea ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 2 Jul: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday claimed that the frontier state holds the distinction of being India's largest carbon sink, an ecological powerhouse playing a pivotal role in combating climate change and aiding the country's march toward net-zero emissions. In a social media post as part of his administration's 'Pema 3.0 - Year of Ref-orms and Growth' campaign, Khandu highlighted that Arunachal Pradesh contributes a remarkable 14.38 percent to India's total carbon sequestration. With an impressive 79 percent forest cover, the state currently boasts a carbon stock of ...Read More >
Two deaths were reported in rain-related incidents in Nashik division in north Maharashtra, officials said. State Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the government will provide compensation to affected farmers, adding that surveys are underway in several areas to assess the extent of losses. The impact has been severe in north Maharashtra and parts of western Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha, affecting over 82,000 farmers, state agriculture department officials said. The worst- ...Read More >
Srinagar- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated a buyer-seller meet here to empower local artisans and boost the economy. "The Chief Minister inaugurated the Buyer-Seller Meet at SKICC today. The initiative aims to empower artisans and strengthen the local economy by creating direct market linkages and promoting local products. The meet is hosting 15 international and 30 national buyers," Omar posted on his official X handle. Talking to reporters later, Omar said the effectiveness of the meet would only be known by year end. "One buyer-seller meet would not solve the problems. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India's leading public sector banks, has announced the reduction in its Repo Linked Lending Rate by 50 basis points following the policy rate cut announced by the Reserve Bank of India. This move will make borrowing cheaper, which can encourage more people to take loans for homes, cars, or businesses. Also Read | Online Scam in Navi Mumbai: Woman Loses INR 49 Lakh After Being Lured With 'Gift' From Abroad. The revised rates came into effect from June 7, the public sector bank said in a statement. With this the Bank's Repo Linked ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the demolition began, Khaira went live on social media, criticising the state government. Anticipating the ...Read More >
Kakinada: The Andhra Pradesh social welfare residential girls high school and junior college is competing with corporate colleges in providing best education in advanced technology methods. Its students, along with their studies, are also engaged in cleaning the surroundings, thereby bagging the Swachch state award. The school provides education to girls from Class V to X and Intermediate with full-fledged teaching faculty and good discipline. All the students hail from rural backgrounds and from poorer sections but are now competing with the corporate schools in English medium. The school ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a shocking incident which raises serious questions regarding the law and order situation in Maharashtra's Jalgaon city, thieves stole an ATM machine in broad daylight. The ATM machine was reportedly located within walking distance of the local police station. This is what makes the theft even more surprising. The ATM machine belonged to the Airtel Payments Bank and was located in the Chitra Chowk area of the city. The thieves uprooted the entire machine and carried it with them. The act however was caught on CCTV cameras installed nearby, said officials. ATM machine recovered ...Read More >
Thane, Jun 29 (PTI) Police have arrested a 30-year-old fruit seller for illegally possessing two country-made pistols in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, the police's anti-extortion cell raided the man's premises at Bandarpada locality in Kalyan area on June 25, assistant police inspector Sunil Tarmale said. The police seized two country-made pistols and a live cartridge, valued at Rs 1.05 lakh, from the fruit seller, who had two previous criminal cases against him, including one under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, re ...Read More >
Pune: Several educators in the state on Sunday reiterated that govt's decision on the three-language policy announced earlier in June was taken in haste and without consultation with experts, leading to complete chaos that resulted in the resolution being revoked.Many asserted that the widespread opposition to the policy was not against the Hindi language, but its introduction from Std I.On Sunday, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the formation of a committee to suggest the way forward in the implementation of the language policy and withdrew GRs issued in April and June this year, w ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Reliance Industries, India's largest company in terms of market value, reported a 76% increase in quarterly profit to Rs 30,681 crore on Friday, led by gains from the sale of some of its listed investments and strong growth across its key businesses. Other income surged 280% to Rs 15,119 crore due to profit (Rs 8,924 crore) on sale of its stake in Asian Paints. Excluding the Rs 8,924 crore gain, profit was higher by 25%. Earnings was also driven by a rebound in its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business, which saw better refining margins, and strong performance by its retail and digital servi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's (EPFO) move to allow withdrawals of up to 75% of the corpus will make life easier for its over 7 crore subscribers, while the norms around 25% balance are meant to ensure a healthy kitty, without imposing any restrictions on pension or PF payment at the time of retirement, a top official said. "The idea is to empower members and repose trust. The changes are meant to pave the way for automated settlement of claims," Central Provident Fund commissioner Ramesh Krishnamurthi told TOI.Amid concerns over the rules cleared by the central board of t ...Read More >
The land in questioned was classified as 'Mahar Watan' and its illegal possession was taken in the name of former state minister Khadse's daughter Sharda from the 82-year-old woman, they said. When contacted by PTI for his comments, Khadse claimed he has nothing to do with the land deal and termed the case as an act of political vendetta. Notably, 'Watan' lands are 'inam' (gift from a ruler to a subject). It refers to land traditionally granted to Mahar community members (now in Scheduled Caste ...Read More >
Pune real estate market reported a 39% year-on-year (YoY) increase in property registrations that stood at 20,894 in October 2024 compared to 24,983 in September 2024. This rise was on account of the festive season beginning with Navratri 2024 on October 3 and culminating in Diwali 2024 on October 31. The month-on-month property registrations also almost doubled from 11,056 property registrations in September 2024, according to data collated by the Maharashtra government's Department of Registrations and Stamps - the Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamp (IGR). Along with ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Commercial Tax Department has once again issued a clarification regarding the recent tax notices sent to bakeries, condiments, and tea stalls in Bengaluru. Following earlier backlash, the department had stated that traders with annual turnover below ₹1.5 crore can opt for the Composition Tax Scheme and pay only 1% tax, offering significant relief. Now, in a press release, the department reiterated that traders who have received notices should visit their respective tax offices and submit proper documentation explaining their turnover and eligibility. It clarified that ...Read More >
Kolhapur: While the NCP (SP) has declared support to the July 5 protest march against the "imposition of Hindi," the party's chief Sharad Pawar on Friday said celebrities such as cricketer Sachin Tendulkar should not be insisted upon to express their views on making Hindi a must in the Maharashtra school curriculum. "Ask Sachin about cricket; don't force him to take a stand on Hindi imposition," he said.Pawar was responding to Raj Thackeray's statement on Thursday that he wanted to see who -- especially Marathi artists and sportspersons -- turn up and who do not for the protest march against t ...Read More >
Hyderabad: International Asteroid Day (IAD) is observed on June 30 every year to raise public awareness of asteroids and the importance of defending Earth against potential threats from the asteroid belts. This day has been sanctioned by the United Nations. Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the sun. Even though these rocky remnants are the leftovers from the formation of our solar system that occurred about 4.6 billion years ago, they still orbit around the sun like planets. There are lots of asteroids in our solar system, and most of them live in the main asteroid belt, which is ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government on Friday admitted that manual scavenging still exists in the state. Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said it is a disgrace for the country which will soon become the third largest economy in the world. He assured the legislative assembly that the government will work towards complete eradication of manual scavenging. Replying to a question in the legislative assembly, Mr. Pawar announced that the state government will implement a time bound programme to comple ...Read More >