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Macron in China for trade, Ukraine discussions
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in China for a three-day visit focused on trade ties and urging Beijing to help push Russia toward a Ukraine ceasefire
Uttar Pradesh: Cough syrup racket kingpin arrested at Kolkata airport
Bhola Prasad Jaiswal, alleged mastermind of a large cough syrup racket, was arrested at Kolkata airport and brought to Sonbhadra on transit remand
FIR against owners, representative of Rameshwaram Cafe for selling noxious food
Owners of Rameshwaram Cafe in Karnataka and a senior executive have been booked for allegedly serving noxious food and filing a false extortion case against a customer who reported finding a worm in his meal
Odisha faces nearly Rs 7,000 cr in unpaid electricity bills
Odishas power consumers, including industrial, commercial and domestic users, owe nearly Rs 7,000 crore in unpaid electricity bills, the state government informed the Assembly.
Opposition leaders slams Rajnath Singh over remarks on Jawaharlal Nehru
Several opposition leaders criticised the Defence Minister after he claimed that the first Prime Minister wanted the Babri Masjid built using public funds. Vadra, who is an MP from Wayanad, highlighted that the remarks made by Singh are aimed at distracting attention from real issues
Mumbai: Month after road crash, police file FIR against biker who died in Malad accident
A man died after losing control of his motorcycle on a flyover in Malad West. Nearly a month later, police registered an FIR against the deceased, Khetaram Chaudhary. He had reportedly hit a speed breaker, leading to the fatal accident.
Sanchar Saathi: `Government ready to amend order, snooping not possible`
He added that the government is ready to make changes to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) order regarding pre-installation if public feedback requires it. The November 28 DoT order mandates that all mobile phone manufacturers pre-install Sanchar Saathi on new handsets sold in India
Malaysia relaunches search for missing MH370 after 11 years
The Boeing 777 plane disappeared from radar shortly after taking off on March 8, 2014, carrying 239 people, mostly Chinese nationals, on a flight from Malaysia`s capital, Kuala Lumpur, to Beijing
MAHA TET 2025 Answer Key Soon: How to download Paper 1 and Paper 2 PDF at mahatet.in
MAHA TET 2025 answer key: The Maharashtra State Council of Examinations (MSCE) will soon release the MAHA TET 2025 answer key for Paper 1 and Paper 2 on mahatet.in. Conducted on November 23, 2025, the exam assessed candidates for teaching Classes 1 to 8. The provisional answer key allows candidates to check responses, estimate scores, and raise objections. PDF downloads for both papers will be available on the official portal. Candidates should regularly visit mahatet.in for updates and final answer key notifications.
Delhi Red Fort blast: Key suspect Jasir Bilal Wani produced in court
Jasir Bilal Wani, a key suspect in the November 10 Delhi Red Fort blast, was produced before a Delhi court as his NIA custody ended. Accused of aiding suicide bomber Umar by modifying drones and attempting to make rockets.
Check-in systems glitch disrupts airport operations; multiple flights delayed
At least four airlines IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air and Air India Express were affected, with some carriers switching to manual check-in and boarding procedures to manage passenger flow. Specific details of the cause of the outage are not clear yet
Kharge and JP Nadda clashes in Rajya Sabha over Lok Bhavan renaming
The Parliament Winter Session witnessed a sharp exchange between Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and BJP leader JP Nadda during a Rajya Sabha debate on renaming Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan. TMC MP Dola Sens remarks on federalism
Bomb email sparks search at Pune international school; no explosives found
According to an officer from the Pimpri Chinchwad Police Station, the school received the email around midnight on Tuesday. The threat was noticed by the authorities on Wednesday morning, following which the police were alerted
5 powerful Jyotirlinga temples in Maharashtra that can change your lifes energy
While there are 12 Jyotirlinga (self-manifested) temples across India, Maharashtra alone is blessed with five of these sacred abodes of Lord Shiva. It shows the divine presence of the lord as each is a powerful temple carrying a unique spiritual vibration and has a life changing effect. Beyond their historical, mythological and architectural importance, the shrines are also spiritual energy centers.
Former Bombay High Court Judge Justice Gautam Patel criticized the proposed new building as fundamentally undemocratic and a missed opportunity. He argued the design should prioritize litigants and be litigant-centric and climate resilient, rather than resembling a luxury hotel. Patel emphasized the need for practical spaces for lawyers and litigants, questioning the focus on monumentality over functionality and accessibility.
Bombay HC dismisses petitions challenging Sebi approval for WeWork India IPO
The Bombay High Court dismissed petitions challenging SEBI's nod for WeWork India's IPO, stating the lead manager holds primary disclosure responsibility. The court imposed costs on one petitioner for suppressing WeWork's replies. It found SEBI's role supervisory and was satisfied with the regulator's observations on the offer documents.
SC slams Maharashtra prison dept for shocking lapses, orders inquiry
The Supreme Court has granted bail to a man held for over four years in a Thane murder case, severely criticizing prison authorities for failing to produce him during trial. An inquiry has been ordered to fix responsibility for this lapse, with the Director General of Prisons tasked to submit a report within two months.
William Dalrymple reveals Elloras hidden history: More than just caves | Pulse Maharastra
Historian William Dalrymple, speaking at Ellora during UN@80 celebrations, uncovers the sites hidden layers from ancient Naga worship to Jain, Buddhist, Hindu traditions and Sufi shrines. He calls Ellora a continuum of faiths and urges Maharashtra to unlock its global tourism potential. Watch the full conversation now for insights into one of South Asias greatest cultural treasures! Presentation: Vinaya Deshpande Pandit Editing: Tayyab Hussain S M Video: Mayur Bargaje and Gautam Nirmal Doshi
Sushil Ansal to face charges as court orders action in passport-related case
A Delhi court has directed the framing of charges against Uphaar fire tragedy convict Sushil Ansal for allegedly concealing his criminal history and furnishing false information while renewing his passport
Sonia Gandhi slams govt; says Forect Act amendments threaten Aravalli range
Sonia Gandhi has accused the Modi government of weakening environmental safeguards and nearly signing a death warrant for the Aravalli hills by diluting forest protection laws
Environmental balance as important as development: Ajit Pawar on Nashik tree-felling row
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday called for a conciliatory approach to resolve the issue of tree felling in Nashik city for Kumbh Mela, saying that maintaining environmental balance is as important as development. Civil society members are up in arms against the Nashik civic body's reported plan to cut down more than 1700 trees in the Tapovan area to build a 'Sadhu Gram' for the visiting religious leaders ahead of Kumbh Mela which will begin in October 2026. Actor Sayaji Shinde, a member of the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, which is part of the ruling coalition, has also said he would oppose the government if it was adamant on removing the trees. Backing Shinde's stand against deforestation, Pawar, in a statement, said, If trees survive, the next generation will survive. Along with development, maintaining environmental balance is equally important. The deputy CM further said the issue of tree cutting in Tapovan must be resolved amicably while ensuring that environmental concerns are not overlooked. The stand taken by Sayaji Shinde on the issue was in the larger interest of environmental protection, Pawar said, stressing that development should not come at the cost of ecological balance. Maintaining a balance between development and the environment is the need of the hour. We must remember that only if we protect the environment will the next generation remain safe, the NCP chief said. He urged all stakeholders to adopt a constructive approach and arrive at a solution that safeguards both developmental needs and ecological well-being. Facing vociferous protests against the planned felling of trees for Kumbh Mela, Nashik Municipal Commissioner Manisha Khatri on Tuesday said that over 60 per cent of the more than 1,700 surveyed trees will be spared. No tree that stood on the land in 2015, when the last Kumbh Mela was held in Nashik, will be removed, she told PTI. The old, indigenous trees will be spared, she added.
A woman's death after a truck collision has led to charges against Uber India's director for alleged violations of motor vehicle laws. The Navghar police booked Uber for operating without valid permissions and using unapproved vehicles for commercial trips, raising safety concerns for passengers.
WOTR trains rural women as drone pilots in Walmart Foundation-funded project
Project launched in Jalna and Dharashiv districts of Maharashtra
Delhi MCD bypolls: BJP wins 7 seats, AAP gets 3 amid claims of `foul play`
BJP won five of the wards reserved for women. Manisha Devi won ward 120 Dwarka - B, Veena Asija won ward 65 Ashok Vihar, Anjum Mandal won ward 173 Greater Kailash, Rekha Rani won ward 128 Dichaon Kalan, Anita Jain won ward 56 Shalimar Bagh-B
Punjab records highest groundwater extraction in India, says CGWB report
CHANDIGARH: Groundwater extraction in the country is the highest in Punjab, followed by Rajasthan and Haryana, according to the latest National Compilation of Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India, 2025 report of the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). The findings show that 25 per cent of the 6,762 total blocks in India have been categorised as over-exploited, critical or semi-critical, a situation concentrated in nine states, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Puducherry. As per the report, groundwater extraction in Punjab stands at 156.36 per cent, the highest in the country, followed by Rajasthan at 147.11 per cent and Haryana at 136.75 per cent, all significantly above the national average of 60.63 per cent. At the national level, annual groundwater extraction has seen a marginal decline, from 27.66 billion cubic metres (BCM) in 2023 to 26.27 BCM last year. The total annual ground water recharge of Punjab has been assessed as 18.6 bcm and annual extractable ground water resource as 16.8 bcm. Out of total 153 assessment units including three urban areas taken for study, 111 assessment units (72.55 per cent) have been categorized as Over-exploited, 10 blocks (6.54 per cent) as Critical, 15 blocks (9.80 per cent) as Semi Critical and 17 blocks (11.11 per cent) as Safe, the report said. Similarly, out of 50175.27 square kilometers recharge worthy area of the state, 34294.3 sq km (68.35 per cent) area are under Over-Exploited, 4353.15 sq. km (8.68 per cent) under Critical, 4478.11 sq km (8.92 per cent) under Semi-critical and 7049.71sq km (14.05 per cent) under Safe category, reads the report. For Rajasthan, the report states,Out of the 302 assessment units (blocks and urban areas), 213 units (70.53 per cent) have been categorized as Over Exploited, 23 units (7.62 per cent) as Critical, 27 units (8.94 per cent) as Semi-Critical, 36 units (11.92 per cent) blocks as Safe and 3 units (0.99 per cent) as Saline. Similarly, out of 317010.74 sq km recharge worthy area of the state, 222266.46 sq km (70.11 per cent) area are under Over-Exploited, 19404.23 sq. km (6.12 per cent) under Critical, 22535.05 sq km (7.11 per cent) under Semi-critical, 43869.11 sq km (13.84 per cent) under Safe and 8935.89 sq km (2.82 per cent) area under Saline categories of assessment units. In Haryana, the situation is similar. While in Haryana, out of total 143 assessment units (blocks/Urban), 91 units (63.64 per cent) have been categorized as Overexploited, 6 units (4.20 per cent) as Critical, 15 units (10.49 per cent) as Semi Critical and 31 units (21.68 per cent) as Safe categories of assessment units. Similarly, out of 43,205.81 sq. km recharge worthy area of the State, 26,828.05 sq. km (62.09 per cent) area are under Over-Exploited, 1,170.46 sq. km (2.71 per cent) under Critical, 4,253.89 sq. km (9.85 per cent) under Semicritical, 10,953.42 sq. km (25.35 per cent) under Safe categories of assessment units, it added. The report assesses the total annual groundwater extraction of the entire country for 2025 at 247.22 bcm. Agriculture remains the largest consumer, accounting for 87 per cent, or 215.10 bcm, followed by 11 per cent for domestic use (27.89 bcm) and 2 per cent for industrial use (4.23 bcm). In the present assessment, total annual groundwater recharge has been pegged at 448.52 bcm, while the annual extractable groundwater resource stands at 407.75 bcm. The average stage of groundwater extraction at the national level is 60.63 per cent. Out of 6,762 blocks in the country, 730 units (10.80 per cent) are categorised as over-exploited, and 201 blocks (2.97 per cent) are classified as critical where extraction ranges from 90 to 100 per cent. Another 758 blocks (11.21 per cent) fall under the semi-critical category, while 4,946 units (73.14 per cent) are considered safe, with extraction below 70 per cent. Additionally, 127 blocks (1.88 per cent) have been listed as saline due to brackish or saline groundwater in phreatic aquifers. The report highlights that the percentage of over-exploited, critical and semi-critical blocks exceeding 25 per cent of total units is found only in nine states, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Puducherry. It attributes the situation to region-specific factors, Over-exploitation of ground water resources could be due to various region-specific reasons. The assessment units located in the north-western part of the country (particularly in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh) have plenty of replenishable ground water resources but because of the over extraction beyond the annual ground water recharge, many of these units have become Over-exploited. Overexploited units are also common in the western part of the country, particularly in Rajasthan and Gujarat where the prevailing arid climate results in low recharge of ground water and hence stress on these sources, the report stated. It further adds, In peninsular India, over-exploited units are wide spread in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana which could be attributed mainly to the low storage and transmission capacities of aquifers of the hard rock terrains, which results in reduced availability of the resource. The report also notes that in Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Andaman and Nicobar, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Lakshadweep, domestic groundwater extraction exceeds 40 per cent. Groundwater extraction stands between 90 and 100 per cent in Delhi, and between 70 and 90 per cent in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. In most other states and Union Territories, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Lakshadweep, extraction levels are around 70 per cent. The report concludes that compared to the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment of 2024, the total annual groundwater recharge has marginally increased from 446.9 bcm to 448.52 bcm.
Priyanka Gandhi demands Parliament debate on worsening pollution, AQI crisis
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi urged Parliament to hold a discussion on the severe air pollution affecting Delhi and other parts of the country, as AQI levels remained in the very poor category
Rahul, Sonia Gandhi join INDIA bloc protest against labour codes at Parliament
Top Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, joined INDIA bloc MPs in protesting against the four labour codes at Parliament, calling them corporate jungle raj
IIT-Kanpur sets new record 672 job offers on Day 1 of placements
IIT Kanpur's 2025-26 placement season kicked off with a historic first day, securing 672 job offers, a 16% surge from last year. This impressive tally, including a 20% rise in student placements and a 27% jump in Pre-Placement Offers, highlights the institute's strong industry appeal. Top global and domestic companies participated, with over 250 expressing interest.
All schools in Puducherry shut due to heavy rain from Cyclone Ditwah
All schools in Puducherry were declared shut on Wednesday following a heavy rainfall warning triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, as the IMD issued red alerts for several adjoining Tamil Nadu districts
Selectivity key as banks, infra, and manufacturing face mixed signals: Mayuresh Joshi
Market expert Mayuresh Joshi advocates for selective investments in banking, infrastructure, and paint sectors. He favors ICICI Bank, SBI, and Bank of Maharashtra, while seeing potential in cement players as proxies for infrastructure growth. Joshi also recommends holding Asian Paints due to strong fundamentals and market expansion opportunities.
Maharashtra's 'Car In Sea': A Rolls Royce Boat Turning Heads At Juhu Beach
Maharashtra's coastline has a new attraction making waves, quite literally. A Rolls Royce-shaped vessel cruising through the Arabian Sea is drawing crowds at Juhu beach, rapidly becoming one of the beach's most talked-about tourism innovations.
ET Explainer: What MahaRERAs compensation recovery SOP means for homebuyers, developers
MahaRERA has introduced a new standard operating procedure for compensation recovery, mandating asset disclosure and a time-bound enforcement pathway. This structured process, including escalation to district collectors and potential civil court imprisonment for non-compliance, aims to ensure timely compensation for homebuyers and tighten developer accountability across Maharashtra.
Anacondas grew to peak size 12 million yrs ago
Researchers examined 183 fossilised anaconda backbones collected in Falcn State, Venezuela. All these fossils belong to at least 32 distinct snakes
James Solomon secures Jersey City mayor post, turning back former governor
If Donald Trump chooses a fight, we`re not going to back down, Solomon said.
Delhi records AQI of 376 as air quality remains in very poor category
The area around India Gate and Kartavya Path was blanketed in a dense layer of toxic smog, with AQI in the area recorded at 356 in the `very poor` category
Maharashtra civic polls: 'Citizens' Manifesto' stresses urban reforms, transparency
An NGO has launched a 'Citizens' Manifesto' ahead of Maharashtra's civic polls. It proposes reforms for better service delivery and transparency. The manifesto emphasizes open civic data and citizen participation. It aims to empower urban local bodies for equitable development. The delayed municipal elections are a key focus. The initiative seeks to restore trust and involve citizens in governance.
Delhi MCD bypolls: Counting of votes begins in 12 wards amid tight security
The State Election Commission, Delhi, has made all arrangements for vote counting. Ten counting centres have been set up at Kanjhawala, Pitampura, Bharat Nagar, Civil Lines, Rouse Avenue, Dwarka, Najafgarh, Gole Market, Pushp Vihar and Mandawali
Aim to elevate cooperation with India: Putin ahead of visit to New Delhi
Putin`s remarks come ahead of his visit to India from December 4-5 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Over 6 kg of heroin seized as NCB dismantles major trafficking network
On Monday, an NCB team intercepted an indigenous motorboat on the Barak River near Silchar
Hong Kong to form independent committee to probe deadly high-rise fire
A survivor of the fire welcomed the creation of the independent committee
Suspect arrested for Molotov cocktail incident outside Los Angeles ICE office
He then hurled two incendiary devices at the guards, the department said
UK medical team to arrive in Bdesh as Zia remains critical
India, China, the US, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have also extended their medical assistance, he added
Over 1200 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand
Days of heavy monsoon rains inundated vast areas, leaving thousands stranded and many clinging to rooftops waiting for help
US envoy Steve Witkoff visits Moscow with early Ukraine peace proposal
Visit coincides with President Zelenskyys European visit to shore support
Bengaluru police commissioner receives bomb threat email, probe underway
The threat was received via an email with the name `Mohit Kumar`. An FIR under Section 173 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been filed in the case
Moscow vows action as India flags major trade deficit with Russia
Peskov called for a new system of global trade where the payment system (Dollar-denominated trade) is not used as a political tool
IMD weather update December 3: Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry are likely to get more rainfall on Wednesday, December 3 as cyclone Ditwah moves towards Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts. The IMD said cold wave conditions are likely to prevail in Punjab, Madhya Maharashtra and Rajasthan. West Bengal is likely to experience dry weather.
TB cases in India drop by 21 per cent since 2015: Union Health Minister JP Nadda
Nadda noted the importance of further penetration of TB screening services and awareness generation at the ground level for the success of the TB elimination efforts and encouraged the MPs to support these efforts in order to make it a Jan Andolan
Indian Railways announces new stops for Vande Bharat Express on Pune-Hubli and CSMT-Solapur routes at Kirloskarwadi and Daund stations. The move enhances regional connectivity, offering passengers faster, premium travel. The future Vande Bharat 4.0 aims to set global standards in rail technology.
Keralas startup funding doubles to USD 14.7 million in 2025
KOCHI: Despite fears of funding winter and tougher valuations, Keralas startups have made a big comeback this year. They raised $14.7 million in the first nine months of 2025 a 147 per cent surge from $6 million during the same period last year, according to Tracxns Kerala Tech Ecosystem Wrap Report . The sharp rise comes despite a drop in deal volumes, indicating deeper investor bets on select high-potential ventures, according to the report by the data intelligence platform. Keralas tech ecosystem is steadily maturing, supported by a strong educational foundation, emerging innovation hubs, and increasing investor participation, said Neha Singh, co-founder of Tracxn. The rise in early-stage funding this year reflects growing confidence in the states deeptech and hardware-focused startups, she added. The latest numbers highlight the volatility of Keralas funding landscape over the years. Funding had peaked at $24 million in the first nine months (9M) of 2022 before cooling in 2023 and 2024, and this years surge marks a decisive recovery. State ranks 13th in startup funding; Ktaka tops chart Across the eight 9M periods between 2018 and 2025, inflows have ranged widely from a low of $7.1 million in 2019 to the 2022 high. But compared to other Indian states, Kerala ranks 13th in startup funding in the first nine months of 2025. Karnataka tops the chart with $2.6 billion, followed by Maharashtra at $2 billion, and Delhi at $1.4 billion. Early-stage capital dominated the ecosystem in 2025, accounting for $12.4 million almost entirely driven by semiconductor startup Netrasemis Series A round, which also made it the top-funded startup of the year. Seed funding contributed $2.3 million, while no late-stage rounds were recorded. Only nine equity rounds were closed in 9M 2025, down from 18 a year earlier, but the emergence of five first-time funded startups, one new Soonicorn startup that is likely to become unicorn in the near future and a notable acquisition signal continued pipeline strength. Along with Netrasemis big-ticket round backed by Unicorn India Ventures, Maithan Alloys, and Zoho, other key fund raises included MyDesignations $1.3 million seed round, and smaller tickets into startups such as I Hub Robotics, AugSenseLab, and FemiSafe.
A patent for the pitch deck; Maharashtra leads Startup India
Government data shows hundreds of early-stage filings abandoned before examination. Since the Startup India initiative was launched in 2016, Maharashtra has topped the chart every time. INLIFE Healthcare is scaling science-led supplements across India.
Counting of votes polled in Maharashtra local body elections deferred to Dec 21
Both ruling, Opposition parties slam State Election Commission; NCP-SP casts doubt about EVM tampering; on Tuesday, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court directed the SEC not to commence counting procedures on December 3 for the local body polls held a day before
Whats it like seeing Tees on its tehrvi
Director Dibakar Banerjees film, traversing three generations of an Indian family between 1989 and 2042, wouldve killed it among audiences; it got killed on arrival instead
Railways must communicate clearly during crises
A passenger added that toilets had no water, the ceiling leaked, and complaints went unheeded. Dinner arrived hours later
BoM's OFS draws bids 400% of base issue size
Bank of Maharashtra's offer for sale saw robust investor demand on its opening day, with bids exceeding 400% of the base issue size. The government will now exercise its green-shoe option, expanding the total stake on offer to 6% after the strong response from non-retail investors.
Praja manifesto seeks improved service delivery, civic data access
India-EU FTA will be game-changer for Finlands partnership with India: Ambassador
MUMBAI, Dec 2: Finland Ambassador to India Kimmo Lahdevirta on Tuesday expressed hope that the soon-to-be-concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union will be a game-changer for his countrys partnership with Maharashtra state, which accounts for nearly one-third of the total Finnish companies in the country. Lahdevirta, who led a high-level delegation of Finnish companies on a strategic two-day visit to Mumbai on December 1-2, also said that the two sides share a long-standing and [] The post India-EU FTA will be game-changer for Finlands partnership with India: Ambassador appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Held after 10 years, Badlapur civic polls see 58%+ turnout
Minister: Thane-Bhayander Metro 10 tender likely to be floated in 2 weeks
Two Long-billed Vultures that hatched in Haryana settle in MP
The two Jatayu have brought great hope for vulture conservation in India after they completed 15 months of settling in the forests of Madhya Pradesh
BMC sets May 31 deadline for completion of new Sion flyover
Outage hits AIs check-ins at many airports, flights delayed
Bombay HC bench order delays Maharashtra local body results to Dec 21; Opposition raises concern
MUMBAI: Following directions from the Bombay High Courts Nagpur bench, the State Election Commission has postponed the local body polls result to December 21 instead of December 3. The local body elections for Nagar Panchayat and Parishad voting were held on Tuesday, and the results were initially scheduled for December 3. However, after the courts instructions, the counting has been rescheduled to December 21, alongside the results of other local body elections. Voting for the remaining local bodies is set for December 20. The court also directed that no person shall publish or publicise, through print, electronic media, or any other means, any exit poll results during the period starting from the beginning of polling hours on December 2 until half an hour after the polls close on December 20. The court further stated that the model code of conduct will continue to apply until the declaration of results. The opposition raised questions over the delay in announcing the counting day, despite the schedule set by the State Election Commission. Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal said that he has witnessed several elections but has never seen such a change to the election result schedule announced on the day of voting. He alleged that the public is losing trust in the election process due to manipulations by the ruling party. We have seen how people with bogus Aadhar and election ID were casting their votes. Our congress workers identified these bogus voters and informed the police, but no action was taken against the bogus voters. Now, there is a delay in the election result. All are very surprising, Sapkal said.
In a first after Bombay HC order, KDMC agrees to pay compensation for manhole death
View: Why larger and more populous states gradually losing their fiscal strength
A 2013-14 to 2022-23 CAG analysis of state finances paints a sobering picture. 10 most populous states - UP, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, MP, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh - account for about 3/4th of India's population. Yet, in 2022-23, their combined share in the total revenue receipts of all states stood at 68.9%, down from 74.4% a decade earlier. This 6-point decline signals a weakening of fiscal capacity where it should have been strongest.
3 who burgled 8 homes, shops in 1 night held
Pune: NCP candidate, his wife booked after they perform `puja` of EVM in Bhor
A police official from Bhor police station said that a case has been registered under relevant sections of the Representation of the People Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
Mumbai: Traffic police register 671 FIRs against e-bike users
FIR against Sena MLA Santosh Bangar for violating election rules at Hingoli polling booth
Mumbai: Retired police officer booked for sexual harassment of minor inside housing society lift
Govts OFS of Bank of Maharashtra shares gets bumper response from non-retail investors
The OFS saw non-retail investors put in bids that were about four times the offer size of 34.61 crore equity shares at an indicative price of 55.52 per equity share
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis says BJP will contest 2029 state polls with Mahayuti, not alone
MUMBAI: Despite Union Home Minister Amit Shahs plan for the BJP to go solo in the 2029 state elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed a different view, stating that the BJP still needs its allies in Maharashtra and that the 2029 state polls will be contested jointly with the Mahayuti partners. Fadnavis also clarified that there is no dispute between him and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, although differences of opinion do existjust as they do in any healthy family. Speaking for the first time about the growing gulf between BJP and Shinde, Fadnavis reiterated that there is no conflict between them. He compared their relationship to that of two brothers in a family who may hold differing views on certain matters. Two brothers always fight and put their strong opinion, same way, we do the same, so that does not mean there is a dispute between me Shinde and. We do fail to get a consensus over some issues. If we had one opinion, then we would not have remained in two different political parties. We would have been at one party only. More broadly, we are together, and we will remain together,Fadnavis said. He further stated that while the BJP will continue with its expansion plans, the 2029 Lok Sabha and state elections will still be fought as an alliance. BJP is indeed a major and strong party; we do need allies in Maharashtra, therefore, the 2029 polls will be fought together only. BJP as a party will continue to grow in the state; that does not mean that we will leave the allies. It is not like that when we are strong, we should leave the allies. We will not let this happen, he added. Earlier, Union Minister Amit Shah had remarked that the BJP no longer needs crutches in Maharashtra and intends to contest alone in 2029. Commenting on the varied political combinations seen during the local body elections, Fadnavis acknowledged that different parties had come together despite lacking ideological alignment or power-sharing arrangements. However, he said that such alliances in grassroots polls are driven by local calculations and the interests of party workers. Fadnavis clarification comes as a relief to DCM Eknath Shinde, especially as State BJP president Ravindra Chavan continues to target him and suggests that the alliance may be reconsidered once the local body elections conclude. Chavan had earlier indicated that the BJP would break the alliance for the local polls and even took a dig at Shinde, remarking that the number two positionthe DCM postholds little importance compared to the number one post of Chief Minister. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut claims 35 MLAs from Shinde faction set to defect to BJP
Watch: Breathtaking video shows fighter jet escape system in action at 800 km/h
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO, the Indian Air Force, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the successful trial
Census 2027: Centre announces plans to conduct Census in two phases
The Centre has confirmed that Census 2027 will be held in two phasesHouse Listing in 2026 and Population Enumeration in 2027. The upcoming census will feature caste enumeration for the first time in 70 years and will use digital tools for data collection
Parliament Winter Session: Opposition MPs protest against SIR; Rahul slams PM
On the second day of the Winter Session, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and other Opposition leaders protested against SIR, demanding a debate on electoral reforms. Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi accused the government of undermining voting rights and democracy
Indian Navy remains a combat ready, cohesive, Atmanirbhar force`
Vice-Admiral Krishna Swaminathan addressed the media ahead of Navy Day 2025, outlining the Western Naval Commands readiness and mission-based deployments. He highlighted the navys role in regional security, humanitarian missions, Operation Sindoor, and its vision of being a `Combat Ready, Cohesive, Atmanirbhar Force`
Parliament Winter Session: Priyanka Chaturvedi says, Chor ki daadhi mein tinka
The Shiv Sena (UBT) MP slammed the Centre on Day 2 of Parliament`s Winter Session, alleging that it avoided key debates on BLO stress deaths and the SIR process. She also criticised the Union Government`s clarification on the Sanchar Saathi app directive
Shirt label helps GRP identify man run over by train, trace his family
Bombay HC Defers Maharashtra Civic Polls Vote Counting
The SEC has already postponed elections in 24 civic bodies to December 20 due to irregularities in the election process and pending court cases.
SMAT 2025-26 | Hyderabad ekes out a win over Uttar Pradesh; Suryavanshis blistering ton goes in vain
Shaw leads from the front to help Maharashtra down Bihar despite the 14-year-olds unbeaten 108; Jammu & Kashmir beats Chandigarh by 29 runs; Goa thumps Madhya Pradesh
Mumbai: BMC to begin concretisation works on 677 roads in Mumbai
BJP and NCP supporters clash in Gevrai in Maharashtra`s Beed during polling
The clash involved supporters of local NCP MLA Vijaysinh Pandit and BJP leader and former MLA Laxman Pawar at a booth in ward number 10. Although BJP and Ajit Pawar-led NCP are allies at the state level, they are contesting against each other in Gevrai
Concretisation may amplify urban heat island phenomenon in Mumbai: IIT-K dean
Supreme Court rejects plea challenging validity of delimitation for local bodies in Maharashtra
Mumbai: Man slashes wife and child with blade, arrested
