Mumbai: The global pilots' body remarked that the preliminary investigation report of the AI-171 raises many questions and does not provide answers. The global association also stated that the guesswork based on the report will not be helpful to the good conduct of the investigation. Details The aircraft accident investigation bureau's (AAIB) preliminary investigation report of Air India's flight AI-171, that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12 killing 260 people, was received by the aviation indu...Read More
Alirajpur (Madhya Pradesh): A video has come out showing a speeding SUV driven by Conress MLA's son hitting two policemen in Madhya Pradesh's Alirajpur district. The incident happened late Saturday night but came to light after the CCTV footage was shared on social media on Monday. Check out CCTV footage below : According to information the SUV was allegedly driven by Pushpraj Patel, son of Congress MLA Sena Patel from Jobat. Police said the vehicle had no number plate and was moving at high...Read More
Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered a major illegal trading and betting racket following raids at four locations in Mumbai, leading to the seizure of Rs 3.3 crore in unaccounted cash, luxury watches, jewellery, foreign currency and high-end vehicles. The investigation stems from an FIR registered on January 9, 2025 at Lasudiya Police Station in Indore, invoking Sections 319(2) and 318(4) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, earlier Sections 419 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code. The...Read More
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Bengaluru: In a horrific incident, a girl studying in a prestigious college in Moodbidri, Dakshina Kannada district, was blackmailed and repeatedly raped by two of her lecturers and one more friend of the lecturers. Complaint Filed The student, unable to bear the harassment by the trio, lodged a complaint with the Karnataka Women's Commission, which in turn lodged a complaint with the Marath Halli police station in Bengaluru. The Marath Halli police have arrested Physics Lecturer Narendra, Bio...Read More
Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) [India] July 15 (ANI): The tribal-dominated Dantewada district is all set to make its footprint visible in the high-octane sport of Thai Kick Boxing, as young athletes here have clinched medals in international as well as national events. With the support of the Chhattisgarh Government, the youth of Dantewada are sharpening their skills and preparing for Thai Kick Boxing events to be held in the country and overseas. As Dantewada moves on the path to becoming a hub for ...Read More
Mumbai: In a major move aimed at curbing the rising involvement of minors in drug-related crimes, the Maharashtra government is considering lowering the age of criminal responsibility for drug peddling to 16 years. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made the announcement in the State Assembly on Monday, during a discussion on increasing incidents of drug trafficking across the state. CM Fadnavis On Misuse Of Minors By Drug Syndicates Fadnavis said the government is consulting with the Centre to ...Read More
VIDEO: Waterlogging Due To Heavy Rains In Mumbai, IMD Issues Orange Alert | FPJ| Salman Ansari Owing to continued heavy rainfall and flood-like conditions in parts of Maharashtra, authorities on Tuesday declared a holiday for all schools in several affected regions, prioritising the safety of students and staff. The decision came after overnight downpours and gusty winds battered the Raigad district, causing waterlogging and disrupting daily life. According to the Lokmat times reports, educati...Read More
Mumbai Weather Alert: IMD Forecasts More Moderate to Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms for Next 4 Days. IndiGo Issues Travel Advisory Mumbai Rains:- People are in a bad condition due to the continuous heavy rains in Mumbai. Due to torrential rains in Mumbai and Thane on Tuesday, many areas in the region are waterlogged. People are facing numerous troubles due to heavy rainfall. Over the last few hours, heavy rains have caused havoc in various areas of Mumbai, including Vile Parle, Santacruz, Andheri, ...Read More
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The Central Government issued the official information on Monday. He had been serving as the Acting Chief Justice since 24 May 2025 because of the retirement of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait. Justice Sachdeva has experience in this role as he served as Acting Chief Justice from 9 July 2024 to 24 September 2024 too. He was transferred from the Delhi High Court to the ...Read More
Mumbai: Tesla has launched its operations in India with the opening of its first showroom in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex, featuring the Model Y and Model 3. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the inauguration of the 4,000 sq ft showroom, which carries a monthly rental of Rs. 35 lakh. The experience centre is strategically located near the Apple flagship store, and a grand inaugural event is anticipated following this soft launch. Customers interested in the Model Y or Model 3 will need...Read More
Bengaluru, July 14: The credit war between ruling Congress and the Union government has resulted in the Karnataka Chief Minister, his cabinet colleagues and even the local legislators from staying away from the inauguration of India's second longest hanging bridge, which would cut the distance significantly to pilgrimage center Sigandur in Shivamogga district. On Monday, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the bridge, which was an all BJP function. Two controver...Read More
NEW DELHI: Four people died in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to wreak havoc in the state, while five were swept away in Rajasthan's Kota at a barrage after a heavy downpour caused the authorities to release water from a reservoir. In Himachal, more than 200 roads are out of bounds for vehicular traffic, a majority of them in Mandi, while a flash flood warning has been issued for 12 districts in Jharkhand. An individual each drowned in Kullu and Kangra districts, one died after being bitte...Read More
Mumbai: Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) witnessed a minor accident in the parking bay where a cargo container vehicle hit a parked aircraft belonging to Akasa Air. While no passenger was present on board, the minor crash did not prove injurious to any crew as well. On Monday, an Akasa Air aircraft suffered minor damage after it was hit by a cargo container vehicle, belonging to Bird Worldwide Flight Services (BWFS), while the aircraft was parked at the airport...Read More
Mumbai, July 14: In a tragic incident, Sardar Fauja Singh Ji, the legendary marathon runner, has reportedly passed away at the age of 114 years. The legendary marathoner reportedly died in an accident. Pictures of him being taken on a stretcher with blood on his body have surfaced on social media. There are reports that he was hit by an unidentified vehicle today afternoon at around 3.30 PM in his village, Beas located in Punjab's Jalandhar. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was repor...Read More
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar has said that a letter will be written to all state assemblies seeking details about the best practices being followed in their respective Houses. "The best practices of other state assemblies will be studied and selected and a report will be sent to the Parliament," Tomar told media persons here on Monday. Replying to a question, the Speaker clarified that during the meeting no discussion was held regarding the cons...Read More
Mumbai: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday assured the State Assembly that a special police drive will be launched in the Behrampada, Bharat Nagar, Golibar, and Navpada areas of Bandra East to tackle the growing drug menace. The CM made this announcement in response to concerns raised by UBT MLA Varun Sardesai and other legislators during a discussion on rising drug-related incidents across the state. The issue was highlighted through a Calling Attention Motion moved by MLA Vilas Bhumre...Read More
Mumbai: The income tax (IT) department conducted raids at over 150 locations across the country against false tax deduction disguised as political donations as well as educational and medical expenses. The investigation has revealed that employees of government bodies, public sector undertaking (PUS), multinational companies, academic institutions and entrepreneurs were a part of these organised rackets. On Monday, the IT department initiated a large-scale verification operation across multiple...Read More
Mumbai: The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has observed that marriages, considered sacrosanct among Hindus, are increasingly under threat due to trivial disputes between couples. The court made this observation while quashing a dowry harassment case filed by a woman against her estranged husband, his parents, and sisters. A division bench of Justices Nitin Sambre and M.M. Nerlikar, in its order dated July 8, said that in matrimonial disputes, if reconciliation is not possible, the relati...Read More
Mumbai: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday that a dedicated cell will be established to address the waste management challenges faced by municipal corporations and councils across Maharashtra. Responding during the Question Hour, Shinde said, "A separate cell will be formed to help resolve the difficulties faced by municipal corporations and municipal councils in scientific waste disposal." The issue was raised by MLA Vijay Deshmukh, who highlighted...Read More
Mumbai: An Akasa Air aircraft parked at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai was involved in a ground incident on Monday after a cargo truck operated by a third-party ground handling agency accidentally made contact with the aircraft. According to an Akasa Air spokesperson, the aircraft is currently undergoing a thorough inspection to assess any potential damage. The airline has confirmed that no injuries were reported in connection with the incident, as reported by news ...Read More
Mumbai: Amid the language row in Mumbai, a group of three advocates have submitted a complaint seeking legal action against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray under the National Security Act, accusing him of promoting hate speech and inciting violence. Notably, the complaint was written in Marathi, as reported by India Today. The complainants also sought a probe into alleged incidents involving MNS workers, including claims of physical assault, threats, social humiliation, and...Read More
SRINAGAR: A defiant Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday scaled the gates of the Naqshband Sahib graveyard to pay tributes to the 22 people killed by the Dogra army on July 13, 1931. The dramatic scene unfolded a day after Abdullah and several leaders of the National Conference and opposition parties were put under house arrest to prevent them from going to the graveyard to mark Martyrs' Day. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah took an autorickshaw from the Khanya...Read More
Mumbai: In a major policy shift aimed at enhancing state revenue, the Maharashtra government is preparing to lift a five-decade-long ban on issuing new wine shop licences. According to a Loksatta report, a government-appointed committee has recommended the issuance of 328 new licences, potentially ending a freeze that has been in place since 1974 due to public opposition. Why Is The Ban Being Lifted? The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to increase income through the state's Excise...Read More
Florida: Indian Astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members of the Axiom-4 mission will start their return journey today, July 14. As per Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, the undocking has been scheduled for today at 4:30 PM IST. He said the crew will arrive back on Earth tomorrow at around 3 PM IST. Watch Live Coverage Here: After landing, Group Captain Shukla, along with other crew members, will undergo a seven-day rehabilitation programme under ...Read More
Satna (Madhya Pradesh): A heart-wrenching incident was reported in Satna district where two young girls accidentally fell into an abandoned borewell. The girls were crossing the rainwater-clogged farm where they could not notice an open borewell. The two girls drowned in the borewell and died. The event occurred around 3 PM on Sunday in Rerua Kalan village under Nagod police station limits. According to the reports, the victims were Somvati (16) and her friend Durga (12). They were playing nea...Read More
New Delhi: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson on Monday, July 13, said that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's (AAIB) preliminary findings into the fatal crash of Flight AI-171 found no evidence of "mechanical failure or maintenance lapses". The tragic Ahmedabad-London flight crashed moments after take-off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, killing 241 of the 242 passengers onboard, and reportedly 38 people on ground. Only one British passenger survived the...Read More
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was once again seen stopping his convoy midway to help an accident victim in Bhopal. He ensured the victim was rushed to the hospital on time. The former CM was on his way to attend a Chaturmas programme at a Jain temple in Awadhpuri on Sunday when he noticed a crowd near Chetak Bridge. He asked his convoy to stop. As he stepped out, a woman from the crowd approached him and pleaded for help to an accident victim. Shivra...Read More
New Delhi: Field-level officials of the Election Commission have reported encountering "a large number" of individuals from Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar during house-to-house verification visits as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar, officials said on Sunday. They emphasized that the names of illegal migrants will not be included in the final electoral roll, which is scheduled to be published on September 30. Detailed verification of such indi...Read More
Mumbai: A fire broke out on Monday near a skywalk adjacent to the railway tracks at Thane railway station, sparking panic among commuters in the vicinity. Thick smoke and flames were seen dangerously close to passing trains, prompting immediate attention from the fire brigade and emergency services. Video Of Blaze Surfaces On The Internet Videos of the incident quickly went viral, showing black smoke billowing from the spot while trains continued to move along the tracks. The fire, which cause...Read More
Bengaluru: The resident of the city have been enjoying cool weather over the past few days. The city is set to experience moderate to heavy rainfall on July 14, 2025. Cloudy skies are also expected in the city which is expected to remain same throughout the day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow alert in some regions of Karnataka. The city woke up at 06: 01 AM. The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to rage around 21 degrees Celsius and 27 degrees Celsius, r...Read More