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New Delhi [India], May 2 : The Border Security Force (BSF) has neutralized two Pakist intruders near International Border ... New Delhi [India], May 2 : The Border Security Force (BSF) has neutralized two Pakist intruders near International Border in Rajasthan and seized three packets of suspected contraband (heroin) from their possession, the force said on Tuesday. BSF's personnel deputed in its 13 Battalion shot these intruders while they were on patrolling duty on Monday night close to the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 2 : After Sharad Pawar stepped down as Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief on Tuesday, nephew Ajit Pawar said the NCP veteran would take two to three days to rethink his decision. "We told him (Sharad Pawar) that the workers are quite upset. We also told him that party workers want him to remain the party president along with having a working president. He said he will rethink his decision and needs 2-3 days..." NCP leader Ajit Pawar told reporters as he hel ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 2 : Moments after senior NCP leader Sharad Pawar announced his resignation from the party president's post on Tuesday, his nephew Ajit Pawar supported the former's decision saying that the next party chief will work under Sharad Pawar. "Pawar Saheb (Sharad Pawar) will always be the head of the NCP family. Whoever will be the new President will work only under Pawar Saheb's guidance," Ajit Pawar told the party cadre who were protesting against Sharad Pawar's dec ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a ... New Delhi [India], July 1 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday to discuss a wide range of defence-related issues and bilateral cooperation, the Ministry of Defence said in a release. During the call, Singh highlighted Pakistan's long track record of cross-border terrorism and said that it has become a safe ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 1 : The title track of Ajay Devgn-starrer 'Son Of Sardaar 2' has been released. Sung by Romy and Sudhir Yaduvanshi, with music composed by Harsh Upadhyay and lyrics penned by Shabbir Ahmed, Khara, and Sukriti Bhardwaj, the song was shot in the "picturesque pinds" of Punjab. In the song's video, Ajay, in a turbaned look, can be seen dancing with full enthusiasm. Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the film also stars Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Mrunal Thakur, Neeru ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra (July 1, 2025): A shocking incident unfolded in Panvel where a two-day-old newborn girl was found abandoned on a roadside near an orphanage. The infant had been placed in a plastic basket along with a milk bottle, powdered milk, and a handwritten note. The incident came to light early Saturday when locals spotted the baby wrapped in a blanket near Swapnalay Girls' Orphanage in Takka Colony. The note inside the basket read, "Sorry baby. Forgive us for leaving you. We are ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30 : Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani, who has composed the music for actor Anupam Kher's directorial 'Tanvi The Great,' shared how he instantly agreed to be a part of the project. Speaking with ANI, Keeravani, who is best known globally for his work in RRR, said that the idea of the film won his heart in just a few minutes. He also recalled receiving a call from Kher while travelling in Kerala. "When Anupam Sir called me while I was travelling in Kerala, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Maharashtra (June 30, 2025): Versova police arrested a 34-year-old Nigerian woman on Monday for possession of 418 grams of cocaine. The drugs included 30 capsules and had an estimated value of Rs 1.42 crore. The accused has been identified as Khridtina Idove. She is originally from Hussain Wajidwala in Oneda, Nigeria. She was living in New Delhi and is believed to have been involved in transporting and selling narcotics in Mumbai. Read Also | IIT Bombay Security Breach: Mumbai Crime Bra ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30 : Kareena Kapoor Khan has completed 25 years in the Hindi film industry and to celebrate the special moment, Bebo looked back at her journey by sharing old photos from her first film, 'Refugee.' Taking to Instagram on Monday, the 'Jab We Met' actress posted a video that included stills from her debut movie. The pictures included solo shots of her as well as scenes with her co-star Abhishek Bachchan. She also tagged the film's director J. P. Dutta, along wi ...Read More >
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (June 30, 2025): A major fire broke out at a factory in the Bairagarh area of Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on Monday. Several fire engines were rushed to the site as thick smoke rose from the premises. Officials said firefighting operations are underway and no casualties have been reported so far. The cause of the fire is not yet known. Fire brigade personnel are working to bring the situation under control. The area has been sealed as a precaution. In a separate incident ear ...Read More >
Chennai, June 29 Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) MLA R. Arul on Sunday alleged that there is a threat ... Chennai, June 29 Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) MLA R. Arul on Sunday alleged that there is a threat to the lives of several party functionaries, including him, for expressing support for party founder Dr. S. Ramadoss. Addressing the media here, Arul, who represents Salem West, responded to allegations made by former Union Minister and PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss against his father and party fou ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 2 : Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) posted a record Profit After Tax of Rs ... New Delhi [India], May 2 : Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) posted a record Profit After Tax of Rs 3,053 crore during the just concluded financial year 2022-23 (April-March), which is a 61 per cent increase on a yearly basis. In a year ago period, it recorded a net profit of Rs 1,884 crore. The rise in profits in 2022-23 could be largely attributed to a rise in nano ...Read More >
Puri Temple Stampede: At least three devotees were killed in a stampede near the Gundicha Temple in Puri during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra early Sunday morning. Following the incident, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi ordered the suspension of two senior police officers and the transfer of key district officials. The stampede occurred around 4 a.m. when a large number of devotees gathered near the temple to witness the unveiling of the three deities on their chariots. Chaos reported ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 29 : India has imposed port restrictions on the import of jute and several of ... New Delhi [India], June 29 : India has imposed port restrictions on the import of jute and several of its derivatives from Bangladesh, with immediate effect, an official from Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said. The restriction have been put on flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock); jute and other textile bast fibers, raw or retted; jute (excluding flax ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 2 : Indian stock indices extended their positive momentum from the past week and opened in the green on Tuesday, largely due to firm GST collections and continued foreign fund inflows in April. At 9.33 am, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded up in the 0.5-0.6 per cent range. On Monday, there was no movement on the Indian stock exchanges as they were shut for Maharashtra Day. The gross GST collection in April 2023 was at its all-time high of Rs 187,035 crore, Rs 19, ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 2 : Extending his greetings on International Labour Day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday announced the withdrawal of the amendment to the Tamil Nadu Factories Act stating that the state government will never compromise with the welfare of the labours. While addressing the May Day celebrations in Chennai, Stalin said, "To attract huge investments in Tamil Nadu and to create employment opportunities for thousands of youngsters from North and South T ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 : Actor Raza Murad has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the untimely death of actress-model Shefali Jariwala, who passed away at the age of 42. Known for her iconic role in the 'Kaanta Laga' music video, Jariwala's sudden passing has sent shockwaves across the entertainment industry. Speaking to ANI, Murad said, "Shefali Jariwala's death is such a shock, such a shock that no one could have imagined in their dreams. She had such a beautiful, such a glam ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 28 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has extended heartfelt congratulations to legendary actor Kamal Haasan on his invitation to join the esteemed Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) as an Oscar voting member. MK Stalin took to social media to express his joy and admiration for Haasan, writing, "My heartfelt congratulations to my dear friend and artist, Mr. @ikamalhaasan, who has received an invitation to join the committee for the Oscar Aw ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 2 : The gross GST collection in April 2023 is an all-time high of Rs ... New Delhi [India], May 2 : The gross GST collection in April 2023 is an all-time high of Rs 1,87,035 crore, Rs 19,495 crore more than the next highest collection of Rs 1,67,540 crore in April 2022. GST revenues for April 2023 are 12 per cent higher than the GST revenues year-on-year. The highest tax collected on a single day ever was Rs 68,228 crore through 9. 8 lakh transactions on April 20, 2023 ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major boost to the city's public health outlook, Mumbai reported zero new COVID-19 cases today, and genome sequencing of 19 COVID-positive samples has revealed no presence of any new or concerning variants, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) confirmed. The development comes as a relief amid sporadic COVID-19 cases still being reported across Maharashtra. BMC officials said this marks a positive shift in the city's fight against the virus, but urged citizens to remain vigi ...Read More >
BENGALURU: BBMP marshals deployed at lake security and supervision wing, ward monitoring and Indira Canteens are working without salaries since March. The situation has arisen after Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited was carved out of BBMP for garbage management. Their salaries are usually given through the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society and each marshal is paid Rs 17,500 monthly. "Supervisors say the delay is due to a set of procedures. Earlier, the amount was given to the Ex-Servicemen ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 28 : The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) Lab in New Delhi, is currently working ... New Delhi [India], June 28 : The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) Lab in New Delhi, is currently working intensively to examine data retrieved from the black boxes of Air India Flight AI-171, which crashed in Ahmedabad earlier this month. According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Crash Protection Module (CPM) from the front black box was safely retrieved ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jun 27 (PTI) Former Punjab DGP Siddharth Chattopadhyaya on Friday met a team of the Vigilance Bureau which is probing the disproportionate assets case against Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia and said he shared his "experience and knowledge" with it regarding the drug case registered against the former minister in 2021. The Vigilance Bureau on June 25 arrested Majithia in a disproportionate assets case allegedly involving the laundering of Rs 540 crore of "drug ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation visit from July 2, ... New Delhi [India], June 27 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation visit from July 2, during which he will attend the BRICS Summit and hold meetings with leaders of Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina and Namibia to strengthen bilateral ties. During the visit, PM Modi is expected to address the parliaments of Trinidad and Tobago and Namibia. The Prime Minister wi ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: In a major engineering breakthrough, CIDCO's ambitious water tunnel project has set new national records, marking a milestone in India's infrastructure development. The Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) 'Flamingo', deployed by Afcons Infrastructure Ltd for CIDCO's 3.2-meter diameter tunnels, achieved a record-breaking 53 meters in a single day (March 2025) and a monthly high of 714 meters (May 2025), surpassing the previous national record of 679 meters. These feats are part of CIDCO's l ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 1 : On the occasion of the first anniversary of the implementation of the India-UAE ... New Delhi [India], May 1 : On the occasion of the first anniversary of the implementation of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on Monday, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal congratulated the people of India and the UAE on the milestone. He talked about CEPA's role as a growth engine for India-UAE bilateral trade over the past 11 months. CEPA is a full an ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27 : On this MSME Day, entrepreneurs and small business founders across various sectors have ... New Delhi [India], June 27 : On this MSME Day, entrepreneurs and small business founders across various sectors have come forward to highlight the key challenges they face while running their businesses. The United Nations General Assembly has designated June 27 as "Micro-Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises Day" to raise awareness of the contributions of MSMEs in the achieve ...Read More >
Pune, Maharashtra (June 26, 2025): A man accused of cheating a Pune woman of Rs 3.6 crore after posing as an Australian-based doctor on a matrimonial website was arrested by cyber police at Mumbai airport on June 25. The accused, identified as Abhishek Shukla, is a 42-year-old native of Lucknow and holds Australian citizenship. He allegedly created a fake profile under the name Dr. Rohit Oberai on Shaadi.com and targeted over 3,000 women, according to Pune police. The case came to light when a ...Read More >
Chennai: Once seen as a fix for T Nagar's traffic chaos, the 40-crore multi-level parking facility now stands as a symbol of poor planning and apathy. Two-wheelers still flood the plaza despite free parking made available at the facility.Following a TOI article, traffic police teams cleared illegal bike and parking from the T Nagar Pedestrian Plaza on Saturday. However, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has failed to address a critical flaw -- the multi-level parking facility meant to decongest ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 28 : Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia and star wrestlers like Vinesh Phogat ... New Delhi [India], April 28 : Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia and star wrestlers like Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik on Friday said that they will continue their protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh until he is sent behind bars. Indian wrestlers are protesting at Jantar Mantar in the national capital a ...Read More >
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