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According to an official communication issued by the Chief Minister's Secretariat on Thursday, the meeting will be held at 3 pm at Vidhan Bhavan. The agenda includes a detailed discussion on the Pavana Direct Water Conveyance Project, a long-debated proposal aimed at addressing Pimpri-Chinchwad's growing water needs

The Maharashtra government has ordered an AG-supervised investigation into stamp duty adjudication cases handled between 2021 and 2026. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the probe could uncover irregularities worth Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore

During the operation, 13 cases were registered against illegal liquor trade, and contraband worth Rs 5,00,700 was seized. As part of the combing operation, 139 history-sheeters and known criminals were checked

The flash flood struck the area on Wednesday following continuous heavy rainfall, causing widespread disruption and damage

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said police would take strict action against anyone issuing threats after Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut accused MP Sanjay Dina Patil of threatening protesters following his defection

Delhi HC allowed minor rape survivor to medically terminate her 28-week pregnancy, observing that constitutional courts can permit abortion beyond the 24-week limit prescribed under MTP Act in exceptional cases involving rape and severe mental trauma

Venezuela's strongest earthquake since 1900 sent rescuers and locals clambering in the dark over flattened apartments, hunting for survivors and extracting people from under the ruins

Environment Minister Pankaja Munde said the audit would examine whether power plants are following environmental norms related to fly ash storage, transport and utilisation

Pawar's remarks come amid political churn in Maharashtra following the recent defection of six of the nine Lok Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) to the Eknath Shinde faction

Sanjay Singh told ANI, I have a lot of evidence related to the land scam, and I will present all those documents before the SIT. Why has no action been taken till now? Action should have been taken by now.

Ashadhi Ekadashi, which falls on July 25 this year, draws lakhs of Warkaris to Pandharpur every year. To manage the surge in passenger traffic and ensure convenient travel for pilgrims, Central Railway will operate a mix of reserved and unreserved special trains through the Solapur Division

PM Modi welcomed Amazons record USD 48 billion investment in India over the next five years, saying it will create new opportunities for young people. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reaffirmed the companys long-term commitment, with major investments planned in AI, cloud infrastructure and e-commerce

At least 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5 struck Venezuela. The government declared a nationwide State of Emergency as rescue teams were deployed, buildings collapsed, and tremors were felt across neighbouring Colombia

The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 7.1 quake at 2204 GMT on Wednesday evening, followed just one minute later by an even stronger magnitude 7.5 tremor. Both struck near the coastal town of Moron, about 160 km west of Caracas

PM Modi recalled the suspension of civil liberties and arrests of political leaders under the stringent Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA)

According to officials, the racket was exposed during the investigation of multiple NCRP cyber fraud complaints received from different parts of the country

The inaugural service, Flight AI1111, departed from Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport at 9:23 am, carrying passengers who will connect through Delhi to international destinations including Dubai, Colombo, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kathmandu and Phuket

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for each injured person in the Tartala warehouse roof collapse case

A special court in Pune has convicted 65-year-old Bhimrao Kamble in the Nasrapur minor rape and murder case. The court will decide the quantum of punishment on June 29, with prosecutors expected to seek the maximum penalty under the POCSO Act and BNS

The government said the distinction is rooted in the Passports Act, 1967, and has also been upheld by judicial pronouncements, including a Bombay High Court ruling in 2013

During the operation, the joint team intercepted two individuals whose movements were found to be suspicious

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control estimates that the risk of infection for people living in Europe is very low

Trump also said he had made similar requests to other world leaders

A total of 21 South Korean sailors were aboard the vessels, with one vessel bound for South Korea, the ministry said.

Five months after a typical verbal spat on a train in Malad ended in the brutal stabbing of a 33-year-old college professor, a 22-year-old was callously murdered under similar circumstances on a Nalasopara-bound local

Police have arrested a 20-year-old man identified as Suhail, a native of Uttar Pradesh, on suspicion of having links with a Pakistan-based terror organisation. Authorities are investigating the nature and extent of his alleged connections

Can bikers be warned to go extremely slow? Can we have signage at the spot?

Examples of breaching team curfew rules have a commonality, however serious amusement. Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being wide awake in time meant for sleeping is not unprecedented

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met senior UAE leaders during his Gulf tour to discuss regional security and ongoing Iran negotiations. The talks come amid concerns among Gulf allies over the proposed US-Iran peace framework and nuclear discussions

The US has commissioned Flyer, a USD 20 million supercomputer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. Designed for advanced military research, the system will support AI development, hypersonic weapons studies and next-generation aircraft design

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sentenced rights activist Mahrang Baloch and a fellow activist to life imprisonment over the killing of a paramilitary soldier during a 2024 protest. The verdict has drawn criticism from human rights groups

Five men were arrested in Varanasi after a video showing them cooking chicken and consuming beer on a boat in the middle of the Ganga river went viral on social media. Police also seized the boat and launched further action in the case

Lebanon and Israel are holding talks over a US-backed pilot proposal despite regional tensions and evolving diplomatic efforts involving Iran. The discussions come as Israeli forces maintain positions in parts of southern Lebanon following the recent conflict

A three-storey under-construction warehouse collapsed in Kolkata's Taratala area on Wednesday, killing at least four people and injuring 17 others. Rescue teams, including the Army, are searching for several workers believed to be trapped beneath the rubble

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 4. The invitation comes as Iran prepares for a major state ceremony amid ongoing regional tensions

A strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan, shaking several prefectures and disrupting bullet train services, though no tsunami warning was issued. Meanwhile, Venezuela was hit by back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5, raising fears of widespread damage and casualties

An Air India Airbus A321 operating from Delhi to Amritsar briefly entered Pakistani airspace during a go-around manoeuvre on Monday. The airline has reported the incident to regulators and launched an internal investigation, while the DGCA is expected to conduct a detailed probe

With bogus doctors continuing to pose a threat to public health, the Maharashtra government has turned to technology for a solution. A new QR code-based initiative, 'Know Your Doctor', will enable citizens to verify a doctor's credentials within seconds

This collaboration follows what the Ambassador described as an almost historic visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Norway last month, which marked the first such visit in 43 years and the first during the PM's third term

The patient was isolated upon arrival in France before the disease was officially identified. The case marks the first Ebola infection detected outside Africa during the current outbreak

Congress, RJD and other INDIA bloc leaders have intensified attacks on Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav over allegations linking his family to land purchases in Ujjain. While the Opposition has demanded accountability, the BJP has dismissed the claims as politically motivated and baseless

According to the forecast valid from June 24 to June 28, Mumbai, Thane and Palghar are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds at isolated places on Wednesday

A London court has ordered fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi to repay more than USD 10.7 million to Bank of India, holding him personally liable under a guarantee linked to a Firestar Group loan

The Health Ministry said intensified public health measures, including stronger epidemiological and laboratory surveillance as well as the decentralisation of diagnostic capacity, have contributed to earlier detection, confirming expanded community transmission

A truck carrying electronic goods caught fire on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Palghar, destroying cargo worth an estimated Rs 9 crore and disrupting traffic for hours

The Assam government has sounded an alert in several districts after flash floods in Arunachal Pradesh triggered a rise in water levels in the Brahmaputra and its tributaries

Kharge accused the Centre of failing students, alleged that multiple paper leaks had occurred during the government's tenure, and demanded Pradhan's resignation

The Tripura government has barred doctors at GBP-AGMC Hospital from private practice and announced a 20 per cent non-practice allowance to improve patient care

During the session, Pakistans Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, raised the Kashmir issue and criticised Indias position on the region

According to the police and local reports, the incident occurred in Bhangaha village under the Kumarbagh police station limits; the woman alleged that she was pushed into the canal first. Despite the water depth and strong current, she managed to save herself