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Thane: In a tragic incident, two youths were killed while another was injured in Mumbra on the evening of April 7. The incident occurred near the MM Valley area when the trio, riding triple on a two-wheeler, were hit by a private school bus as they reportedly tried to overtake it. According to a report by Saam TV, the two deceased, aged 19 and 21, have been identified as Avinash Davande and Sangham Pulshare, respectively. The third victim injured in the accident has been identified as Mahesh Wa ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday caught two officials of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 at their Vashi office. The accused have been identified as divisional chairman (Class I) Rajendra Manik Ahire and stores department head Manohar Laxman Pawar. The duo had allegedly demanded a 7 per cent commission to clear pending electricity maintenance bills, officials said. According to the AC ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has expressed regret over his remarks referring to people in Gujarat as illiterate during a poll rally in Kerala. Kharge claimed that his speech is being "deliberately misinterpreted." "Some remarks of mine in a recent election speech in Kerala are being deliberately misinterpreted. Even so, I express my sincere regret. It was never my intention to hurt the sentiments of the people of Gujarat for whom I have always had and will continue to have t ...Read More >
Mumbai: Crude oil prices saw a steep fall on Wednesday after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil for April delivery dropped nearly 18 percent to Rs 8,775 per barrel, down from Rs 10,669. The fall came after a strong rally in recent days, where prices had touched record highs. The sudden drop reflects heavy selling by traders as fears of supply disruption reduced. Global oil falls below USD 100 The impact was seen globally as well. B ...Read More >
Mumbai: This step has been taken to support airlines that are facing financial pressure due to global issues, especially the Iran conflict. Airlines are also dealing with restrictions on flying over Pakistan, which has increased costs and travel time. By reducing airport charges, the regulator aims to ease the financial burden and help airlines manage operations better during this challenging period. Airlines had requested cost cuts The decision comes after major airlines like IndiGo and Air ...Read More >
Mumbai: The domestic bullion market in Mumbai witnessed a sharp rally on Wednesday, April 8, with gold prices rising majorly following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. According to market data, 24-karat gold prices climbed by Rs 398 to reach Rs 15,382 per gram. Other variants also recorded gains, with 22-karat gold priced at Rs 14,100 per gram and 18-karat gold at Rs 11,537 per gram. The surge mirrors global trends, where spot gold prices jumped over ...Read More >
Mumbai: Adani Group stocks saw a sharp rally after a major relief from a US court. Investors reacted positively, leading to strong buying across group companies. Many stocks gained between 6 percent and 10 percent, reflecting improved market sentiment. Adani Energy Solutions and Adani Enterprises rose up to 10 percent, while Adani Green Energy also jumped 10 percent. Adani Ports & SEZ gained over 8 percent, and Ambuja Cement and Adani Total Gas climbed around 9 percent. ACC rose about 7.5 perce ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Wednesday issued a fresh advisory asking its citizens in Iran to 'expeditiously exit' the country amid ongoing tensions, even as a temporary ceasefire was announced between Iran and the United States. In a post on X, the Embassy of India in Tehran strongly advised Indian nationals to leave using designated routes and remain in close coordination with the mission. "It is again reiterated that there should be no attempt to approach any international land border without prior c ...Read More >
New Delhi: TMC MP Sagarika Ghose On Wednesday hit back at the Election Commission of India (ECI), calling its version of a meeting with Trinamool Congress leaders "false" and "a blatant lie", while alleging that the delegation was met with disrespect. In a post on X, Ghose claimed that the Chief Election Commissioner told them to "get lost", contradicting the poll body's assertion of a constructive interaction ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections. Referring to the ruling Trinamool Congre ...Read More >
New Delhi: Referring to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday affirmed that the 2026 State Assembly elections will be free from fear and violence. In an X post, the ECI called for no booth and source jamming on the days of polling in West Bengal. "ECI's Straight-talk to Trinamool Congress. This time, the Elections in West Bengal would surely be: Fear-free, Violence-free, Intimidation-free, Inducement-free and without any Raid, B ...Read More >
Morena (Madhya Pradesh): A forest guard was allegedly crushed to death by a sand mafia while trying to stop an illegal mining operation in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district on Wednesday morning, an official said. The incident occurred near Ranpur Tiraha under the jurisdiction of Dimni police station in the district between 5:30 am and 6 am on Wednesday. The Forest Department team was on patrol to check illegal sand mining and transportation in the region. During which, forest guard Harikesh Gur ...Read More >
Mumbai: The long-awaited 'Red Revolution' has officially arrived in the Mira-Bhayandar region. On April 7, 2026, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) inaugurated the first phase of Metro Line 9, stretching from Dahisar East to Kashigaon. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde presided over the high-profile inauguration yesterday. The opening marks a historic milestone for the northern suburbs, providing a high-speed, air-conditioned alte ...Read More >
Mumbai: Arvind SmartSpaces has kicked off the new financial year with a major expansion move, securing its largest residential project in Mumbai while restructuring stakes to support growth. Arvind SmartSpaces Limited has signed a high-rise residential project in Goregaon West, Mumbai, with an estimated top-line potential of approximately Rs 2,400 crore. The project will offer around 0.67 million square feet of saleable carpet area and will be developed in partnership with Sigma Oxford Realtors ...Read More >
New Delhi: GAIL (India) Limited has taken a significant step toward strengthening its LNG logistics network through a strategic shipping agreement with a global maritime player. GAIL (India) Limited has entered into a long-term charter party agreement with Alpha Gas, a leading Greek shipping company, for the LNG carrier "Energy Fidelity." The agreement was executed with Pantheon Maritime Services Private Limited, a Singapore-based affiliate of Alpha Gas. The signing took place in Athens, involv ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Zydus Lifesciences has expanded its presence in the U.S. generics market with a key regulatory approval for a widely used diabetes treatment. Zydus Lifesciences Limited has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration for Dapagliflozin Tablets in 5 mg and 10 mg strengths. This approval enables the company to enter the U.S. market with a generic version of the drug, broadening its portfolio in a high-demand therapeutic category. With the approval, Zydus ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Biocon Limited has achieved a regulatory milestone in the United States, reinforcing its presence in the global diabetes treatment market. Biocon Pharma Limited, a subsidiary of Biocon Limited, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Dapagliflozin Tablets in 5 mg and 10 mg strengths. The approval enables the company to market the drug for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, expanding its footprint in one of the world's largest pharmaceutical markets. T ...Read More >
Mumbai: The city woke up to clear skies as warm weather prevailed on Wednesday, while the morning temperature settled at around 31°C. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 48 in the early hours, placing it in the 'good' category. Today's Weather Update According to AccuWeather, the morning temperature settled at 31°C at 9 am, with sunny and partly cloudy weather predicted for today. Temperatures are likely to range between 25°C and 34°C. While no heatwave warning has been issued, ...Read More >
Mumbai: Comedian Samay Raina has opened up about his experience during the 'India's Got Latent' controversy, revealing how a tense visit to a Mumbai police station unexpectedly turned into a heartwarming fan interaction. In his latest YouTube special titled 'Still Alive', Raina reflected on the controversy and the investigation that followed, sharing behind-the-scenes details with his signature humour. The show, which has already garnered over 5.3 million views, blends candid storytelling with ...Read More >
Mumbai: Aditya Birla Capital has moved a step closer to strengthening its housing finance arm, after securing a critical regulatory nod for a major capital infusion. Aditya Birla Capital Limited confirmed that the Competition Commission of India has approved its proposed Rs 2,750 crore primary investment in Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited. The approval, granted via a letter dated April 7, 2026, enables the company to proceed with the transaction under the Competition Act, 2002. This marks ...Read More >
Mumbai: A new report by SenseAI Ventures has highlighted key trends shaping India's artificial intelligence ecosystem. The State of AI Report 2026 is based on an analysis of more than 1,200 Indian AI startups, along with global investment and enterprise adoption trends. One of the biggest findings from the report is that around 75% of Indian AI startups are focused on the application layer. This means most companies are building tools and solutions that directly solve business and consumer prob ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday asked the special MP and MLA court to hear the discharge application filed by NCP leader Rohit Pawar and others in connection with the money laundering case linked to the alleged MSC Bank fraud case, on merits. ED submits reply on discharge plea The ED on Tuesday submitted its reply on the discharge plea filed by Pawar along with other NCP leaders, Prajakt Tanpure and Subhash Deshmukh. The agency mentioned a chronology of the litigation f ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya P-radesh): The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) is expected to announce the Class 10 and Class 12 board examination results before April 15, with the official date likely later this week. CM Mohan Yadav will release the results. Around 9.07 lakh took the Class 10 exams, while nearly seven lakh appeared for Class 12. The evaluation process has been completed, and the board is in the final stages of topper verification and data uploading. Last year, the pass per ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The state government has set a target of providing two lakh new Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections in three months to all City Gas Distribution (CGD) institutions. It has also instructed them to carry out daily monitoring of applications received for PNG connections. In the last one day, 225 new PNG connections were provided in the state. This was informed during the Group of Ministers (GoM) meeting held to review the supply of domestic gas and fuel at Mantralaya on Tu ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8: The Bombay High Court has upheld a trial court's decision to frame murder charges against eight police personnel in the alleged custodial death of Agnello Valdaris in 2014, observing that the circumstances surrounding his death warranted a full trial. The court also remarked that there is a "serious controversy" over whether Agnello's death was homicidal or accidental. Court dismisses petitions by accused officers A bench of Justices Ajey Gadkari and Shyam Chadak, in an order ...Read More >
Nashik: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe has revealed that Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman accused of deceiving citizens through superstition and fraud, allegedly received direct support from within the administrative system. Former Woman Officer and Two Senior Police Officers Probed Investigators are scrutinising the potential involvement of a former senior woman officer previously posted in Nashik, alongside two senior police officers who allegedly assisted Kharat. According to S ...Read More >
Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): National president of the Antarrashtriya Hindu Parishad (AHP), Pravin Togadia, visited the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar on Tuesday amid an ongoing satyagraha by the Hindu community. Questioning the offering of namaz at the site, Togadia said the place showed clear evidence of a Hindu temple and asserted that Hindus must be given uninterrupted rights to worship. Hundreds of devotees gathered in the morning, recited the Hanuman Chalisa collectively ...Read More >
Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): The disputed structure at the Bhojshala complex in Dhar district is not a Waqf property and merely offering namaz at any place does not give it the legal status of a mosque, a Hindu petitioner argued before the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday. The Hindu community considers Bhojshala, a monument believed to date back to the 11th century, a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, while the Muslim side claims that it is Kamal Maula Mosque. The Indore bench of the High Co ...Read More >
Mumbai: Facing Rising financial pressure, Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking has formally sought Rs 4,000 crore from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), hoping the proposal will be cleared in the upcoming civic budget. The funds are aimed at addressing two critical priorities, clearing long-pending gratuity dues of retired employees and expanding the bus fleet. BEST currently operates a fleet of 2,760 buses across Mumbai. Gratuity Payments and Fleet ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Cabinet on Tuesday decided to establish the Financial Training and Research Institute (FTRI) at the RCVP Academy of Administration and Management. The institute will provide centralised and standardised training in financial administration and management to personnel at all levels of government. The move is expected to improve departmental efficiency, strengthen financial discipline, and enhance transparency. The seven existing accounting training institutes in the ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Former legislator from Datia Rajendra Bharti did not get any interim relief from the Delhi High Court on Tuesday. An MP-MLA court in Delhi sentenced Bharti to a three-year jail term in connection with the embezzlement of an FDR in a cooperative bank. Following the conviction, Bharti lost his Vidhan Sabha membership. The high court neither stayed the order of the MP-MLA court convicting him nor the election process in Datia. The court fixed the hearing on April 15. Senio ...Read More >
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