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According to the news agency PTI, the incident took place around 10 am on the road linking Kasheli to Thane West, according to officials. "A car was found parked on the Kasheli Bridge, and preliminary information suggests that its driver, Anurag Kesari, jumped into the creek. Teams from the disaster management cell, fire brigade, and Thane disaster response force are coordinating rescue efforts," said Yasin Tadvi, chief of the Disaster Management Cell, Thane Municipal Corporation. Rescue teams ...Read More >
The Hyderabad zonal unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), on Thursday (October 16, 2025), arrested a passenger at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Hyderabad, after recovering 1.8 kilograms of smuggled gold valued at ₹2.37 crore. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted the passenger who had arrived from Kuwait via Sharjah on Air Arabia flight G9 467. During inspection of his checked-in baggage, officials discovered five 24-carat gold bars and two cut ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Minister for Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar on Monday said that three internal check posts have been set up in Visakhapatnam Port area to monitor vehicles continuously carrying rice. Speaking to the media here, the Minister said that these check posts will work 24 hours round the clock in three shifts and 33 staff have been appointed for the purpose. He mentioned that many reforms have been brought in the civil supplies department. The government is providing quality fortified ...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 vehicle ...Read More >
Jaipur: Six patients have died, and five were critical after a major fire broke out in the neurosurgery ICU of the government-run SMS Hospital of Jaipur on Sunday late at night. The cause of the fire appears to be a short circuit, as per officials. The relatives of the patients admitted to the ICU said that smoke started emanating from the electrical wires around 11:30 PM. A few moments later, flames erupted with sparks, and the ward filled with smoke. At the time of the incident, 11 patients w ...Read More >
New Delhi: As garbage piled up in the open spaces of Gurugram makes hashtags like #Kudagram trend on social media, a group of frustrated residents, including expats, of posh gated communities, have taken it upon themselves to remove trash from the streets every weekend. In Bengaluru, India's IT hub, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, the founder of Biocon and a city resident, renewed the debate about garbage mismanagement with her viral post on X. This March, villagers blocked the garbage trucks from accessi ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Aequs Limited ("Aequs"), the only precision component manufacturer operating within a single special economic zone in India to offer fully vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities in the Aerospace and Consumer Segments (Source: F&S Report), will raise fresh capital of up to Rs. 720 crores through an initial public offering (IPO). Aequs has filed an updated draft red herring prospectus (UDRHP1) for a Fresh Issue comprising Equity Shares bearing face value of ₹ 10 each aggrega ...Read More >
India and EFTA nations -- Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein -- on March 10 signed the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with a binding commitment from the bloc for infusion of direct investments of $100 billion into India over 15 years to create 1 million jobs. After completion of legal processes in respective countries, TEPA will be formally operationalized from Wednesday, officials said. TEPA came as some relief to Indian exporters who have been badly hit by 50% addi ...Read More >
Raipur, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing anti-Naxal operations, the Cobra 208 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) uncovered a massive cache of explosives and daily-use materials hidden by Maoists in the dense forests of the FOB Kauragutta area, under the jurisdiction of Police Station Pamed in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. The operation, part of a routine patrol and search mission, led security forces to a concealed pit in the forest near t ...Read More >
A Bollywood supporting actor was apprehended at Chennai Airport with 3.5kg of cocaine, valued at Rs 35 crore, in a joint operation by Customs and DRI. The actor, arriving from Singapore, claimed he received the drugs in Cambodia. This incident is part of recent significant cocaine seizures, raising concerns about organised crime in the entertainment industry. In a major drug bust, a Bollywood supporting actor was apprehended at Chennai Airport with 3.5kg of cocaine, estimated to be worth around ...Read More >
The eco-friendly and low-cost device has been built to support fishing in hill streams and cage culture fish farms A research team from Nagaland University, the only central varsity in the northeastern state, has designed and patented a fish trap called "BR Fishing Trap" made entirely from locally available bamboo and plastic threads, offering an alternative to expensive market-based gears. The eco-friendly and low-cost device has been built to support fishing in hill streams and cage culture ...Read More >
Chennai, October 1: In a major anti-drug operation, Chennai Customs and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) detained a Bollywood supporting actor with 3.5 kg of cocaine, valued at nearly INR 35 crore in the international market. The actor, who has played minor roles in films such as Student of the Year, was intercepted by the Air Intelligence Unit upon arrival from Singapore in the early hours of Sunday. Acting on specific intelligence, customs officials examined his checked-in trolle ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sept 30 (Maxim News) In a major crackdown on narcotics in recent times, the Special Operations Team (SOT) of Maheshwaram Zone along with Abdullapurmet police busted an interstate drug peddling racket, seized 1.2 kg of marijuana worth Rs 6.2 crore and arrested one person on Tuesday. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The arrested man, Vikram Vishnoi (22), a driver from Rajasthan, was transporting the contraband from Malkangiri in Odisha to Rajasthan in a truck. Rachakonda Police Commission ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 30: In a major crackdown ahead of the festive season, the Central Range of Delhi Police's Crime Branch seized over 423 kg of banned firecrackers during coordinated raids in Sadar Bazar and Shahdara, the Delhi Police said on Tuesday. Three men were arrested in connection with the illegal trade. In the first operation at Filmistan, Sadar Bazar, a team led by Inspector Sunil Kumar Kalkhande apprehended two youths -- Ashutosh Mishra (24) and Aryan Dubey (20), both residents of P ...Read More >
Jaipur: Rajasthan's exports in the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (April-June) registered a 14.37% increase at Rs 25,212 crore compared to the same period last year. However, industry representatives said the high US tariffs that came into force later could limit the performance of the sector.This follows a 16% growth in FY 2024-25, when the state's exports surged to Rs 97,171.68 crore, up from Rs 83,704.24 crore in 2023-24, according to revised figures released by the central govt. ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Tambaram Corporation has fixed fines ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 1 lakh for the sale and use of banned single-use plastic, in an attempt to discourage use of single-use plastic. The civic body said that any shop or commercial establishment found violating the rules would have the plastic items confiscated and be liable to pay the fine, depending on the size of the establishment and the number of violations committed. In a press release, the corporation said that under G.O. 35, th ...Read More >
The Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) on Thursday organised two cleanliness drives under the ongoing 'Swachhata Hi Seva - Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath Shramdaan' campaign, observed on the occasion of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay's birth anniversary. The first event held at Sector 22 market, was launched by Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar amidst enthusiastic participation from officials, citizens, market welfare associations, civil defence, volunteers, and Safai Mitras. Participants joined ha ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 25: As a part of nationwide Shramdaan "Ek Din Ek Gantha Ek Saath" with a pledge call to citizens for joining hands for the Nations cleanliness under Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign, Krishi Vigyan Kendra -Srinagar, SKUAST-K organised the mega Swachhata Service drive (National Shramdaan) today on 25 Sept 2025 in collaboration with the higher Secondary education Institutions in vicinity of the Kendra at Aspire World School (AWS), Humhama Srinagar. According to a statement issued her ...Read More >
Kolkata: Ahead of World Ozone Day on Sept 16, a first-of-its-kind national survey by International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST) revealed striking city-wise patterns in India's booming residential air conditioning (RAC) sector. The survey places Kolkata at a unique crossroads of energy efficiency and climate risk.The survey covered 3,100 households in seven cities -- Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Jaipur -- using stratified random sampling ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Sept 16: Wholesale Price Index (WPI) increased from (-)0.58 pc in July 2025 to 0.52 pc in August 2025, driven by high prices of primary articles particularly food articles, non-food articles, minerals and manufactured goods, said Hemant Jain, President of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in a communique. Jain said, "The prices of food articles increased by 1.45 pc in August 2025 vs July 2025 due to the inflation in wheat, pulses, eggs, meat and fish. While higher prices ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday appealed to the citizens to adopt electric vehicles (EVs), especially in the state's rapidly growing cities, emphasizing their role in reducing pollution and dependence on fossil fuels. Addressing the 42nd Foundation Day of the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) in Bhubaneswar, Kambhampati highlighted the need for collective action to safeguard the environment and ensure a healthier future for citizens. He noted that the Ra ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: To drive self-sufficiency, the commerce department is identifying 100-odd products for a local manufacturing push where domestic players depend on imports currently, a top official said Monday.The swadeshi initiative is expected to see products from across sectors - engineering goods, chemicals, plastics and pharma - being identified for possible import substitution. "We have identified around 100 products with large imports that also have large domestic capacity. We want to see if ca ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): Road and Surface Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that the highways in the country were being built to international standards and that efforts are being made to explore new technologies to deal with the damage caused by rains, floods and cloudbursts. Addressing Panchjanya Infra Confluence here, Gadkari said treated sewage water will be used for road and building construction. The Minister said that by combining modern technology with eco-friendl ...Read More >
The rationalisation will not only reduce vehicle prices but also support MSMEs in the auto component supply chain, enhance logistics efficiency, and incentivise replacement of old, polluting vehicles with fuel-efficient models. The government's sweeping rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates for the automobile and road transport sector is set to make vehicles more affordable, strengthen manufacturing competitiveness, and generate large-scale employment, the Ministry of Road Transp ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh forest department is set to commemorate 'Seva Parva' from Sept 17 to Oct 2.The two-week campaign, to mark the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will focus on cleanliness drives, anti-single-use plastic efforts, weed removal in bird sanctuaries, and public awareness programmes on environmental protection, rainwater harvesting, and water conservation.To ensure the campaign's success, principal chief conservator of forests Sunil Chaudhary has instructed officials ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The fight against single-use plastics picked up pace in Faridabad on Friday, with HSPCB and MCF conducting a joint enforcement drive.Teams fanned out across Chawla Colony market, Ghanta Ghar Chowk, wine shops, and local kirana stores, issuing 14 challans for stocking banned plastic carry bags and disposable cutlery. Fines totalling Rs1.46 lakh were imposed, and the seized material was taken away by MCF.Officials said the crackdown was conducted to send a strong message to shopkeepers an ...Read More >
Lucknow, September 12: The Seva Parv will be observed nationwide from September 17 to October 2, with a target of planting 1.25 crore saplings. In Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi government has set a goal of 15 lakh plantations. On the opening day, each of the state's 34 Nagar Vans will plant at least 100 saplings. Alongside plantation drives, campaigns on environmental awareness, rainwater harvesting, and conservation will also be conducted. Divisional Forest Officers in every district have been desig ...Read More >
Lucknow, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gears up to celebrate 15-day long 'Sewa Pakhwada' across the country to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to observe 'Seva Parv' from September 17 to October 2, with a target of planting 15 lakh saplings across the state. On the opening day, each of the state's 34 Nagar Vans will plant at least 100 saplings. Alongside plantation drives, campaigns on environmental aware ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) Floating toilets in Assam, women-led plastic waste management in Odisha, and plastic waste-based road construction in West Bengal -- these were some of the innovations presented by states and Union territories at a roundtable on the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G) on Monday. The Centre reviewed the achievements of the states, identified gaps and helped with a future roadmap. The conference, convened by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) brought ...Read More >
On the eve of Vinayaka Chavithi, Warangal's micro-sculptor Ajay Kumar Mattewada unveiled a marvel -- a tiny sculpture of a dancing Lord Ganesh on the tip of an eyelash. Famous for his ability to carve inside the eye of a needle, on strands of human hair and even on the head of a pin, Ajay's latest creation once again highlights his extraordinary precision and artistry. The sculpture of dancing Ganesh measures only 0.37 mm (370 microns) in height and is completely invisible to the naked eye, req ...Read More >
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