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Navi Mumbai, April 7: A GST officer and a private woman agent were caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) while accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe to settle a pending notice file, officials said. The duo was apprehended during a trap operation at the GST office in Konkan Bhavan on Monday. GST officer, agent caught in trap operation The accused have been identified as Amit Bhanudas Giri (45), a sales tax officer, and Vaishali Vasant Kadam (39), a private agent. Giri was caught accepting ...Read More >
Thane, Apr 7 (PTI) The Navi Mumbai Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a Goods and Services Tax (GST) official and his aide for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 9,000 from a software developer, an official said on Tuesday. Based on a complaint, Amit Bhanudas Giri (45), a Class 2 officer posted at Konkan Bhavan, and his aide Vaishali Vasant Kadam (39) were caught accepting the bribe amount on Monday. Deputy Superintendent of Police (ACB), Navi Mumbai, Dharmaraj Sonke, said, "The complain ...Read More >
New Delhi: Did you know that ever since the pre-monsoon season arrived in the country, several states have been witnessing spells of cloud cover, gusty winds, and drizzle? In most parts of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Bihar, sunny skies prevailed, leading to a rise in temperatures. Meanwhile, light snowfall continues in the hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir, resulting in a drop in temperature levels. In several parts of South India, rain accompanied by thunder and lightning has m ...Read More >
New Delhi: The weather across North India has taken a turn for the worse once again due to the renewed activity of a Western Disturbance. Since early morning, clouds have gathered over various regions, including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Uttarakhand. Drizzle has been observed in some locations, accompanied by a slight dip in temperatures. Over the past 24 hours, spells of rain have been witnessed in several parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Central Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecasted that two successive Western disturbances are likely to affect northwest India this week, with peak activity expected on April 3-4 and again on April 7. Hailstorms are anticipated across the northwest parts of the region, while isolated heavy rainfall is expected over the Kashmir Valley on April 3 and 4. A sudden cold wave has also gripped Rajouri and the wider Pir Panjal region following continuous ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecasted that two successive Western disturbances are likely to affect northwest India this week, with peak activity expected on April 3-4 and again on April 7. Hailstorms are anticipated across the northwest parts of the region, while isolated heavy rainfall is expected over the Kashmir Valley on April 3 and 4. A sudden cold wave has also gripped Rajouri and the wider Pir Panjal region following continuous ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major push to fast-track regional connectivity and economic growth, the Maharashtra government approved a revised alignment for the ambitious Shaktipeeth Expressway, increasing its length, cost and geographical reach while addressing earlier resistance from farmers and environmental concerns. Cleared on April 1, the redesigned Nagpur-Goa corridor will now span 856.765 km, an increase of 54 km from the earlier 802.592 km plan. The expansion has also driven up the estimated project c ...Read More >
Meteorologists attribute the change to a combination of atmospheric systems After days of relentless heat that saw the city grapple with sweltering conditions and multiple heatwave warnings, residents of Mumbai are likely to get some relief as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts a shift in weather in the coming week. The meteorological department has predicted light rain and isolated thundershowers over the city and suburbs beginning Tuesday, March 31, extending into early Apri ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 2 (PTI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms in several parts of Maharashtra, except Mumbai, on Thursday and Friday. An orange alert has been issued for Nandurbar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nashik, Ahilyanagar, Beed, Jalna, Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Thursday. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for the entire Vidarbha region, western Maharashtra and Konkan, except for Palghar, Mumbai, Sindhudurg and Kolhapur. For Friday, an orange alert has been iss ...Read More >
The central government appointed 57 new arbitrators in the state to ensure speedy disposal of long-pending land acquisition cases related to various national highway projects. The move will help clear more than 28,000 pending claims of project-affected persons who have been waiting for compensation for many years, State Revenue Minister Bawankule said today. Following instructions from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Minister took special initiative keeping in mind the interests of farmer ...Read More >
India and the United Kingdom will conduct the Ajeya Warrior exercise. The eighth edition takes place from November 17 to 30, 2025, at Rajasthan's Mahajan Field Firing Ranges. This joint military drill aims to enhance counter-terrorism capabilities in semi-urban settings. The exercise strengthens defense cooperation and mutual trust between the Indian and British armies. The 8th edition of the biennial India-UK joint military exercise, Ajeya Warrior, will take place from 17 to 30 November at the ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], November 17 (ANI): The eighth edition of the India-UK Joint Military Exercise "AJEYA WARRIOR-25" commenced on Monday at the Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. The 14-day bilateral exercise is scheduled from November 17-30. According to a release from the Ministry of Defence, the exercise brings together 240 personnel with equal representation from the Indian Army and the British Army. The Indian Army is represented by troops of the Sikh R ...Read More >
Cyclone Montha over west-central Bay of Bengal intensified into a severe cyclone and lay centred this (Tuesday) morning 190 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam; 270 km south-southeast of Kakinada; 340 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam; and 550 km south-southwest of Gopalpur. Extremely heavy rain fell during the day yesterday (Monday) till 5.30 pm over Coastal Andhra Pradesh. It was heavy rain over East Rajasthan (from the Arabian Sea depression), and at isolated places over Tamil Nadu; east G ...Read More >
Maharashtra has signed 15 agreements totaling Rs 56,000 crore for maritime projects. These investments will expand port facilities and develop shipyards. Agreements include Adani Group's Dighi port expansion and JSW Group's Jaigad port development. A water taxi service will connect Navi Mumbai airport to Gateway of India. A new marina is also planned for Mumbai. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced that Maharashtra has signed 15 agreements totalling investments of Rs 56,000 cror ...Read More >
IMD scientists have attributed the showers to a depression over the southeast Arabian Sea as well as a well-marked low-pressure area over southwest Bay of Bengal. For the fifth consecutive day, intermittent spells of moderate rainfall swept Mumbai and its neighbouring district of Thane on Saturday, amid a yellow alert in the city. Indicating more rain was on the cards, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) extended its yellow alert in the region until Tuesday morning. After heavy showers o ...Read More >
Gujarat Rain Alert: Gujarat braces for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in several districts, with Amreli, Gir Somnath, and Diu expecting intense downpours. Meanwhile, Odisha is on high alert as Cyclone Montha approaches, potentially bringing widespread rain and gusty winds, especially to coastal and southern regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday warned of heavy rain, moderate thunderstorms, and strong winds at isolated places in several districts of Gujarat. A ...Read More >
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms at many places and isolated heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Mahe during October 25 to 28. Thunderstorm with lightning is expected over the region during the next four days, and strong surface winds with a maximum speed of 50 kmph are likely over littoral Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema, the IMD bulletin states. The bulletine also predicted light to moderat ...Read More >
The rain activity came a day after Diwali festivities, which had led to a deterioration of the air quality with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 212 on Tuesday morning. In a relief from scorching heat and deterioration in air quality following Diwali celebrations, Mumbai as well as neighbouring districts of Thane and Navi Mumbai rang in a rain soaked Diwali as heavy downpour and thunderstorms lashed the region on Tuesday evening. The rain activity came a day after Diwali festivities, which ...Read More >
Ludhiana: The smell of burnt gunpowder hung in the air, which felt scratchy on the throat, as air quality remained in the poor category for the third consecutive day after Diwali on Thursday.Meanwhile, data of average PM 2.5 (Particulate matter with diameter of 2.5 micro-meters or less, that pose a significant health risk) three days after Diwali over the last three years says that such value was mostly higher this year as compared to two years prior.According to the Central Pollution Control Bo ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu will continue to witness heavy rain in the coming days as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has not predicted any respite soon. Heavy rain has been pounding parts of the state for the past few days. The rain activity is expected to continue till Tuesday, the IMD said in its bulletin. On Thursday, five districts, including Chennai, are likely to experience heavy rainfall, prompting the IMD to issue a yellow alert. "Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai ...Read More >
Panaji: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has extended its yellow alert for Goa until Oct 20, warning of thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds. The alert forecasts thunderstorms with wind speeds of 30-40kmph, gusting up to 50kmph in South Goa, and light to moderate rain in North Goa.These weather disturbances are attributed to an upper air cyclonic circulation over the southeast Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep area, extending up to 5.8 km above mean sea level and tilting southward wi ...Read More >
Mumbai was left sweltering on Thursday as maximum temperatures touched 36 degrees in the suburbs as well as island city division. After reeling under scorching heat throughout the day l, several pockets of Mumbai as well as neighbouring districts like Thane experienced rain activity on Thursday evening. Data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) showed [...] Mumbai was left sweltering on Thursday as maximum temperatures touched 36 degrees in the suburbs as well as island city division. ...Read More >
The British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and its stealth fighter jets has conducted an exercise with the Indian air force to test their ability to defend the ship from attacks. The bilateral drills in the Arabian Sea come after China, which has developed advanced weapons designed to sink enemy ships ships, deployed aircraft to conduct simulated missile attacks on a British warship off the country's coastline last month. The Chinese Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to a requ ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron on Thursday said that India remains a "top priority partner" for the United Kingdom, describing the visit of the UK's Carrier Strike Group (CSG25) to India as a reflection of the growing strategic and defence partnership between the two countries, as per British High Commisson. "India, as the world's largest democracy and an emerging economic superpower with one of the fastest growing economies in the world, i ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron on Thursday said that India remains a top priority partner for the United Kingdom, describing the visit of the UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG25) to India as a reflection of the growing strategic and defence partnership between the two countries, as per British High Commisson. India, as the world largest democracy and an emerging economic superpower with one of the fastest growing economies in the world, is a top ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron on Thursday said that India remains a "top priority partner" for the United Kingdom, describing the visit of the UK's Carrier Strike Group (CSG25) to India as a reflection of the growing strategic and defence partnership between the two countries, as per British High Commisson. "India, as the world's largest democracy and an emerging economic superpower with one of the fastest growing economies in the world, i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) "Thamma" producer Dinesh Vijan says the trailer of "Thamma", a vampire love story that's the latest addition in his horror universe, just shows the glimpse of an iceberg. The Maddock head on Wednesday unveiled a 20-minute footage of the movie in front of the media. He was joined by the cast including Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal. "Whatever you see in the trailer is the tip of the iceberg and we are really trying to hold bac ...Read More >
The IMD's detailed outlook, issued on Sunday evening, predicts light to moderate rainfall or thundershowers over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, south interior Karnataka, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam throughout the coming week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a week of significant rainfall and thunderstorm activity across southern India, placing Kerala, Tamil Nadu and several neighbouring states on alert for isolated heavy spells until October 18. According to a report by TOI ci ...Read More >
New Delhi: The monsoon season isn't over yet. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert as cyclonic systems have formed over the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, potentially bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to multiple states over the coming days. Multiple Cyclonic Circulations Forming According to IMD, a cyclonic circulation currently exists at lower tropospheric levels over coastal Andhra Pradesh and nearby areas, while another is situated over southern Assam. A ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a warm welcome to United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday morning for his first official visit. The visit, accompanied by the largest-ever UK trade delegation to India, is being hailed as a "new chapter" in the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi wrote: "Welcome Prime Minister Keir Starmer on your historic first visit to India with the largest eve ...Read More >
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