Maharashtra Government Orders Officials to Stand, Greet MLAs And MPs
The government described this as the minimum standard of conduct and decorum expected from state employees
Congress rules out poll alliance with MNS, says 'won't tie-up with those who intimidate people'
Hitting back, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Sandeep Deshpande said the Raj Thackeray-led party is an independent entity and not a member of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which includes Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, and NCP (SP).
Kin of Maharashtra CM, two ministers elected unopposed in local body polls, Opposition cries foul
After relatives of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and two other ministers in the state government were elected unopposed in the local body polls, the Opposition has alleged that the BJP used money power and threats to get other candidates to withdraw from the fray. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnaviss cousin Alhad Kaloti was elected unopposed in the Chikhaldara Nagar Panchayat elections. Surprisingly, not one, but all nine opposition candidates withdrew their nomination at the last moment. Maharashtra Congress leader and former minister Yashomati Thakur alleged that CM Fadnavis misused the government machinery to get his relative elected unopposed. She alleged that the ruling party used money and threats to force other candidates to withdraw. BJP minister Girish Mahajan, who is close to CM Fadnavis, also succeeded in getting his wife Sadana Mahajan elected unopposed as president of the Jamner Nagar Panchayat. Interestingly, one candidate had filed her nomination but it was cancelled during scrutiny, while the other two candidates from the NCP SP and Congress surprisingly withdrew their nominations at the eleventh hour. In another incident, in the Dondhacya Nagar Panchayat elections in Dhule district, BJP minister Jaikumar Rawals mother Nayan Kuwar Rawal was elected unopposed along with 26 other councillors. Sharyu Bavaskar had filed his nomination against the BJP minister's mother, but it was cancelled, citing technical lapses in his form and unpaid dues of Nagar Panchayat. Bavaskar approached the court, but to no avail. NCP SP MLA Rohit Pawar congratulated the elected members, but raised serious questions over this pattern, calling it a 'family welfare scheme'. He asked how only BJP ministers' relatives are getting elected unopposed and not others. BJP is the party that is against dynastic politics, but the same party's leaders' relatives are getting elected unopposed. This is nothing but a family welfare scheme for BJP leaders' family members. The irony is that the people who worked to expand the BJP were deprived of getting the ticket even in the local body polls, Pawar claimed.
Uddhav Thackeray Keen On Allying With Raj, Trying To Sway Congress: Sources
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray is keen on contesting the upcoming corporation elections in Mumbai in alliance with its Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies and cousin Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), sources said.
Ruturaj Gaikwad To Lead Maharashtra In 2025/26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: India opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has been named Maharashtras captain for the 2025/26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy starting on November 26, said the Maharashtra Cricket Association announced on Friday. Gaikwad heads into the tournament on the back of strong form for India A in their 50-over series in Rajkot, where he amassed 210 runs, including a century. Maharashtra will play its groupstage fixtures at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and will start their campaign against Jammu and Kashmir on November 26. Apart from J&K, Maharashtra will also face off against Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Hyderabad, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Chandigarh in their Elite Group B league matches. Meanwhile, Shubham Khajuria has been named captain of the J&K team. The squad includes fast bowler Umran Malik and hardhitting batter Abdul Samad, both of whom bring valuable experience to the side whose fortunes in the Ranji Trophy have been on a high. For their white-ball games, they will have the services of their guest player leg-spinner Murugan Ashwin, who previously played for Tamil Nadu and Chandigarh. Previously, Jharkhand named wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan as their captain for the tournament, where they are slotted in Elite Group D, alongside Delhi, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Saurashtra, and Tripura in Ahmedabad. Karnataka, meanwhile, have named Mayank Agarwal as their captain, with availability of Devdutt Padikkal, Prasidh Krishna and KL Rahul depending on their selection for the ongoing multi-format series against South Africa. Previously, Jharkhand named wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan as their captain for the tournament, where they are slotted in Elite Group D, alongside Delhi, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Saurashtra, and Tripura in Ahmedabad. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Jammu & Kashmir squad: Qamran Iqbal, Shubham Khajuria (c), Vivrant Sharma, Musaif Aijaz, Abdul Samad, Yawer Hassan, Kanhaiya Wadhawan (vc), Abid Mushtaq, Vanshaj Sharma, Ashwin Murugan, Yudhvir Singh, Auqib Nabi, Umran Malik, Nasir Lone, and Sunil Kumar Article Source: IANS
Tejas crash: IAF orders court of inquiry, says pilot sustained fatal injuries
In an official statement, the IAF said that the pilot in the Tejas jet crash in Dubai sustained fatal injuries in the incident. A court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the accident
Egg Prices Soar in Maharashtra Due to Short Supply
Animal Husbandry Department's additional commissioner Shitalkumar Mukane attributed the deficit to outbreaks of bird-related diseases in major supply hubs in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu during the rainy season
Tejas air crash: Fighter plane crashes at Dubai Air Show, pilot dies
Tejas air crash: Indian HAL aircraft crashed during a demo flight at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, sending black smoke blowing over the venue
Delhi govt asks schools, colleges to postpone physical sports events due to AQI
The Delhi government has directed all educational institutions and sports bodies to postpone physical sports events scheduled for November and December as air quality remains in the very poor category
Egg prices soaring in Maharashtra as supply woes persist
Egg prices are soaring in Maharashtra, especially in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. A daily shortfall of 1.5 crore eggs is driving prices up. Consumers now pay close to eight rupees per egg. This surge follows a nearly 50% rise in tomato prices. Disease outbreaks in key sourcing states have hit production. Chilly weather is also increasing demand.
Maharashtra: Pavana river covered in toxic foam; Environmentalists raise concern
Thick foam reappeared on the Pavana River near Thergaon, signalling ongoing industrial pollution despite repeated warnings and directives. Mid-day had already highlighted the issue several times in the past as well
Postal dept releases stamp at IFFI Goa
India Post launched a personalized 'My Stamp' dedicated to the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Goa. Designed by Achyut Palav, the stamp was released by Amitabh Singh, chief postmaster general, Maharashtra Circle, at a ceremony in Panaji. The stamp serves as a collectible keepsake for film enthusiasts and festival visitors.
Saif Ali Khan shoots 'Haiwaan' sequences in Alibaug
Saif Ali Khan was recently seen arriving in Alibaug, Maharashtra, by speedboat, fueling speculation that he is there to shoot portions of his upcoming film Haiwaan.
ICAI seeks approval to introduce commerce subject from Class 5-10 in Maharashtra schools
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has proposed introducing commerce as a subject for students in standards V to X across Maharashtra. This move aims to establish a strong financial understanding before students choose their higher secondary streams. The state education department is reviewing the proposal, which has reportedly received a positive initial response.
Renowned cardiologist Dr. Ramakanta Panda, also a passionate wildlife photographer, is showcasing his latest collection of animal and bird images at Jehangir Art Gallery. The exhibition, titled 'Heartbeats', features 240 species, with all proceeds supporting the Asian Wildlife Trust's conservation efforts.
Retired army colonel duped of Rs 56 lakh by fraudsters posing as Mumbai police
According to the FIR, the victim received a call on October 27 from a man identifying himself as Mumbai police Inspector Sanjay Pishe, who claimed that a SIM card issued in the complainant`s name had been used to abuse the public
Reliance halts Russian oil intake at export refinery in line with EU sanctions
Reliance Industries has stopped using Russian crude at its export-only Jamnagar refinery to comply with upcoming EU sanctions that ban fuels made from Russian oil
IndiGo board approves Rs 7,294 crore towards purchase of aviation assets
IndiGo has approved a Rs 7,294 crore capital infusion into its IFSC subsidiary to fund the purchase and ownership of aviation assets, marking a major shift in its fleet strategy
Ayodhya on high alert for historic Nov 25 Dhwajarohan as PM Modi lead ceremony
Ayodhya and the India-Nepal border have been placed on high alert as PM Modi prepares to hoist a sacred flag atop the Ram Temple on November 25, with intensified security following recent blasts in Delhi
Pune land deal case: Police grill accused Shital Tejwani for over 5 hours
Tejwani was questioned on Thursday for more than five hours by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) officials in the Pune land deal case registered at the Khadak police station, an official said
From toxic tank to unfinished hospital visit, manual scavenger fights for a living and life
A 23-year-old man, Sudam Mandal, sought medical attention for shortness of breath after inhaling toxic fumes during a sewage tank cleaning incident that killed two others. Despite delays and a medico-legal case, he was admitted for further tests. Mandal left for his village after learning his mother was hospitalized, fearing further loss.
Those sanctioned include Zair Husain Iqbal Husain Sayed, Zulfikar Hussain Rizvi Sayed, Maharashtra-based RN Ship Management Private Limited and Pune-based TR6 Petro India LLP
Delhi air quality in very poor category, AQI touches 370
A total of 23 monitoring stations in Delhi recorded `very poor` air quality while 13 recorded `severe` pollution levels, the CPCB`s Sameer app showed
Stand And Greet: New SOP For Maharashtra Officials To Welcome Politicians
The Maharashtra government has ordered its employees to treat all visiting Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) with respect by standing up and greeting them.
Will present India`s perspective at G20 summit in line with our vision: PM Modi
On the margins of the summit, the prime minister is expected to hold bilateral meetings with some of the leaders present in Johannesburg. He will also attend the sixth IBSA Summit there
DRDO and Frances DGA sign pact to develop innovative defence technologies
Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, Samir V Kamat and National Armaments Director, DGA, France, Lt Gen Gael Diaz de Tuesta, inked the agreement at the DRDO Bhawan here to deepen collaboration in defence research and development
Bombay high court suggests removal of hoardings without QR codes
The Bombay High Court suggested hoardings without QR codes containing all permission details should be removed, acknowledging Nashik's proactive circular. The court also sought data on unlawful hoardings by political parties, emphasizing uniform action. This comes as a PIL aims to curb illegal hoardings statewide.
Will work with Trump on any agenda that benefits New Yorkers: Zohran Mamdani
Mamdani will meet Trump in the White House on Friday, the first meeting between the two and also since his victory in the New York City Mayoral election on November 4
Indias smallest baby: After 124 days in NICU, Mumbais 350gm 'Nano preemie' goes home
A baby girl, weighing just 350 grams at birth, has been discharged from hospital after 124 days. She was smaller than an apple and an adult's palm. Doctors called her a 'nano preemie'. She battled several health issues in the NICU. Her survival is considered a miracle. She is now neurologically normal for her age.
Donald Trump`s plan to end Ukraine war would cede territory to Russia
The proposal, originated from negotiations between Washington and Moscow, appeared decidedly favourable to Russia, which started the war nearly four years ago by invading its neighbour
Brazil: Fire at COP30 venue injures 21, forces evacuation of thousands
The fire broke out at around 2 pm on Thursday at the `Blue Zone`, where all meetings, negotiations, country pavilions, media centre and offices of all high-profile dignitaries are housed, including the main plenary hall
Engineers develop AI that can use CAD software like a human designer
The team created a new dataset called VideoCAD
Philippines: Former mayor convicted of human trafficking
Guo denied all allegations against her and says she is a Filipino citizen
New AR device lets users type on everyday objects using virtual keyboards
PropType uses a handheld object as the base for a keyboard, giving users tactile feedback.
The transaction strengthens Godrej Properties presence in one of Maharashtras fastest-growing urban markets, where infrastructure expansion and industrial development have accelerated over the past decade. The site is located near the Samruddhi Mahamarg and MIHAN SEZ, with connectivity to the NagpurHyderabad highway and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport.
Semeru eruption forces rescue of over 170 climbers in Indonesia
About 178 people, including climbers, porters, guides, tourism officials and tourists, started their way up the 3676-metre (12,060-foot) mountain in the Lumajang district of East Java province on Wednesday and became stranded at the Ranu Kumbolo camping area
Youre so lucky Im with you: Donald Trump takes dig at Elon Musk
Tesla CEO gets back with thank you for all youve done for America, world, signalling possible ease in tensions
'Be polite, stand when netas walk in': Maharashtra govt issues new guidelines for officials
Maharashtra government officials must now stand when legislators visit, listen attentively, and use polite language on phone calls. New guidelines emphasize respecting elected representatives to enhance administrative accountability. Departments must maintain registers for MLA/MP correspondence, responding within two months. Local legislators will be invited to district events, with designated meeting times for citizens and officials.
A 19-year-old BSc student died by suicide after allegedly being harassed and assaulted on a local train for speaking Hindi. His father claims the incident, where commuters objected to his son's language, caused him extreme distress. Police have launched an investigation into the matter.
Practising in imperfect conditions
Sustaining a writers vocation is deeply linked to an individuals commitment to words, not when they are succeeding, but when they are floundering, even failing
Irresponsible citizens contribute majorly to citys chaos
According to the traffic police, thousands of vehicles ply this stretch daily. There are delays in traversing this distance because of pedestrians dashing across the road, crossing over at several junctures
Mumbai weather today: Sunny skies, pleasant temperatures, air quality update
Mumbai welcomes a bright and pleasant Thursday, November 21, 2025, with clear skies and temperatures averaging 26C, ideal for outdoor enjoyment. While yesterday's air quality was 'moderate to poor' (AQI 178), today sees slight improvement, though masks are still recommended in traffic.
Bombay High Court raps Maharashtra over Melghat malnutrition deaths
Bombay High Court slams Maharashtra for sheer negligence as 65 infants die of malnutrition inMelghat, ordering top officials to appear and file urgent action plans
Mumbai: 81-year-old man duped of Rs 87 lakh in cryptocurrency investment fraud
Citys smallest baby at 350 gm is home after 124 days in NICU
Ghodbunder Highway widening project in Thane hits power line hurdle, may miss January deadline
Minimum temperature rises by 1 in a day but Mumbai continues to feel the chill at 17.2C
Ex-home min Deshmukhs son quits NCP (SP)
BJP-Sena engage in credit war over stamp duty waiver on hsg scheme
Mumbai: 404 leprosy cases detected in Thane since April, 2-week treatment campaign launched
Watch: Why has a Rs. 300 crore land deal sparked a political storminMaharashtra? | Pulse Maharashtra
At the heart of a controversial land deal in Pune, which has created trouble for Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawars son Parth Pawar, is a government officer. An officer, who the government itself now says, is used to misusing his power. What is the land deal? Who is this officer? And why is it that a demand for a fair probe continues despite the appointment of a high level committee? We speak to RTI activist Vijay Kumbhar.
Mumbai: Man bludgeons wife to death with rock, arrested
Mumbai: Motorcylist killed in hit-and-run at Malad west
Waze seeks dropping of proceedings due to lack of sanctions
Mumbai: Children lead helmet safety campaign to promote road safety awareness
Soon, seven buildings at Mumbai University, Kalina to be powered by solar energy
It Was Our Luck That We Were Able To Lift The Trophy, Says India All-rounder Sneh Rana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: It's been nearly three weeks since India lifted the ICC Womens ODI World Cup title, and the euphoria around the epochal victory hasnt died down. Off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana candidly said that winning the trophy was in their luck and that years of persistent efforts culminating in a title win left her with a great feeling. It feels good to lift the World Cup trophy after years of hard work. Our former cricketers worked very hard for this. Unfortunately, they could not lift the trophy. It was our luck that we were able to lift the trophy, and being able to do that feels very good, said Sneh on the sidelines of an event organised by OneDice on Thursday. Visuals of Snehs homecoming in Dehradun have gone viral on social media, and Sneh said seeing pride in her mothers eyes made for an unforgettable visual. It was very unexpected for me. All my relatives came to pick me up, and it felt thrillingly good. I will never forget the pride and tears of happiness in my mother's eyes. Its a scene that I wont ever forget. Sneh also revealed the team song sung after the win at DY Patil Stadium was made during the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, and the side was waiting since then for the perfect moment to unveil it. We made it in the Commonwealth Games four (three) years ago. We were going to release it. But we promised each other that we would release it when we get a good opportunity. Finally, after four (three) years, we were able to release it after winning the World Cup. After the World Cup, the side also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu in the national capital. We talked a lot with the Prime Minister about our struggles and the World Cup. He said a lot about mental health. It felt good to hear. He said that mental health needs awareness, and we talked about it, so it was good, said Sneh. Perhaps most significantly, the World Cup win has begun a shift in societal perceptions in communities across India, especially in villages as seen from the grand welcome Kranti Gaud and N Shree Charani got in Ghuwara and Kadapa respectively. Many people said that they won't be able to do it, or why are they playing? But we proved them wrong. After seeing them, I saw their celebrations when they got back to their villages, and their whole villages came to celebrate. I am very hopeful that some of them will come forward from these areas. People's thinking about not sending girls forward (in their lives and careers) will change, and that will finally be a win. This is their decision -whether they are playing for enjoyment or choosing it as a profession. Whatever you are doing, do it with love. If you want to choose a career, just work very hard and never give up, she added. Sneh, who made her India debut in 2014, highlighted the dramatic shift in public interest and support for womens cricket from then to now. I have seen it evolve a lot, because when I started, I saw empty stadiums. When there were free tickets, we saw that the stadiums would still be empty. But today in the same stadiums, there is a maara-maari (intense demand) to get tickets for watching womens cricket games. The journey from there to now has changed a lot for womens cricket. Next up is the WPL mega auction on November 27 in New Delhi, and Sneh, who was released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru after coming in as a replacement for the retained Shreyanka Patil, isnt thinking much about which side will pick her. I do not have any expectations. I feel bad when that gets hurt. I just do my job and will do whatever comes next. I do not think about the future or things not in my control. At the same time, Sneh talked about the critical role WPL is playing in nurturing talent for the Indian team. WPL has a big role. It is a world stage platform. Many of our youngsters have come from WPL, like Kranti Gaud and N Shree Charani. I do not have any expectations. I feel bad when that gets hurt. I just do my job and will do whatever comes next. I do not think about the future or things not in my control. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Sneh will now head to Sangli, Maharashtra, to attend vice-captain Smriti Mandhanas wedding with her long-term boyfriend Palaash Muchhal, set to happen on November 23. We will celebrate (the news of her wedding) there. We are happy now. She is the first girl from our team to get married. We are very excited to attend her wedding. Article Source: IANS
Satellite-tagged falcons reach Africa in epic migration from Manipur
IAS officer Supriya Sahu described the journey as a display of raw beauty of migration, precision, instinct, wind, stamina, and courage, praising the incredible feat of these migratory birds
PM Modi to highlight key issues affecting Global South at G20 leaders summit
India looks forward to a productive G20 Summit in Johannesburg ahead of PM Modi`s visit to South Africa from Nov 2123. MEA says the summit will help in maintaining the continuity of Indias 2023 G20 priorities, with discussions on growth, climate, energy transition, debt, and global cooperation
Shinde gets no relief from Amit Shah as BJP pushes ahead with 'expansion' plan
MUMBAI: Despite flagging the internal friction within the Mahayuti during his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reportedly did not receive any relief. Instead, Shinde was reportedly reminded that each party has the right to expand its base, and the BJP will continue to pursue its expansion agenda. Shah and Shinde reportedly held a 50-minute meeting in Delhi, during which the latter listed several complaints against Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan. Shinde reportedly expressed concern regarding Chavan's attempts to allegedly poach Shiv Sena leaders on the eve of the local body polls, as well as for what he described as step-motherly treatment within the BJP-led Mahayuti government. People familiar with the development said Shinde was categorically told that the BJP would not halt its expansion plan. If Shinde is concerned or worried about the poaching of his cadre and leaders, then he should control them efficiently rather than blaming another party. Besides, Shinde was also informed that the BJP is a national party, and many people want to join them, so they cannot prevent anyone from joining the BJP. The BJP will continue to pursue its expansion agenda. The internal issues of the government must be resolved at the state level only, one person said, requesting anonymity. He further added that the BJP top leadership has made it clear that for the 2029 Maharashtra Assembly elections, the party has a long-term plan to form the government on its own, without depending on allies. However, Shinde refused to share details of the meeting. He said he had not met Amit Shah to read out complaints against BJP leaders but to congratulate him on the Bihar victory. Shinde said he is not someone who will sit and cry, asserting instead that he is a fighter. He blamed the media for speculating about differences between the BJP and the Shiv Sena and blowing them out of proportion. Taking a dig at Shindes predicament, Uddhav Thackeray said Shinde went to meet Shah in Delhi like a small child who gets beaten by someone and then complains to his father, saying 'Baba yane mala marla' (Father, he has beaten me). Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal said Shinde is worried about a split in his party and therefore went to Delhi to meet Shah. Shinde broke the Shiv Sena and became the CM of Maharashtra. Now he is being given a taste of his own medicine by the BJP. It is only a matter of time before the Shinde Sena becomes history in Maharashtra, Sapkal said.
Maharashtra announces registration fees waiver for cluster redevelopment homes
The Maharashtra government has waived registration fees for 400600 sq ft homes under Mumbais cluster redevelopment projects; announced by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule
Presidential reference: SC rejects objections of Oppn-ruled states
In its unanimous verdict, a five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai said the unique nature of the advisory jurisdiction of court lies in its institutional character
Delhi blast: Court remands four accused to 10-day NIA custody
A Special NIA Court granted 10-day custody of four accused linked to the November 10 Red Fort blast. With these arrests, the NIA has detained six suspects as it probes the terror conspiracy
Mamata Banerjee writes to CEC, urges him to halt SIR of voter rolls
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee mentioned that she has time and again raised concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in the state and is now compelled to write to CEC
ED files charge sheet against Robert Vadra in UK-based Sanjay Bhandari case
The supplementary prosecution complaint has been filed before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Delhi, said officers
Nepal Gen-Z protest: Curfew reimposed after fresh tension erupts, 10 injured
Fresh violence erupted in Nepals Bara district as Gen Z protesters clashed with CPN-UML supporters, leaving 10 injured and prompting a curfew. Demonstrators accused police of failing to act after earlier clashes, leading to tear gas, aerial fire, and retaliation from youths
`Implement immediate safety measures at Navale Bridge accident zone in Pune`
The information was shared by Pune Member of Parliament (MP) and Union Minister of State for Cooperation and Civil Aviation Muralidhar Mohol. The directive comes in the wake of a recent fatal accident at Navale Bridge that claimed eight lives
Four more held in Delhi blast case, sent to NIA custody for 10 days
The accused have been identified as Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai of Pulwama, Dr Adeel Ahmed Rather of Anantnag and Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay of Shopian all from Jammu and Kashmir and Dr Shaheen Saeed of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. They were arrested earlier in the day, taking the total arrests to six
IRCTC announces `Dazzling Dubai` tour for January 2026, check details
The 4 nights and 5 days package will take more than 150 passengers from cities such as Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Indore, Delhi, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bangalore, an official statement said
Sugarcane crushing picks pace in Maharashtra, up 8 times year-on-year
State-wide sugar production has reached 8.68 lakh tonnes versus 0.57 lakh tones a year ago
Five held after Gujarat Forest Department seize leopard skin in Valsad
The operation was carried out jointly by Wildlife SOS, the Gujarat Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) and the Gujarat Forest Department after they received a confidential tip-off
Bihar Election 2025: Nitish Kumars new cabinet reflects strategic caste balance
Hours after taking oath as Bihar CM for the 10th time, Nitish Kumar expanded his NDA cabinet with 26 ministers. The new council reflects a recalibrated caste balance, boosting Rajput, Bhumihar, OBC, EBC, and minority representation while reducing Brahmin presence
Aleema Khan gets relief as court cancels warrants; prosecution asked to justify
A Rawalpindi ATC withdrew arrest warrants for Aleema Khan after she appeared in court, while seeking a prosecution response on earlier orders freezing her assets
Protesters attempt to storm Sangai festival venue, police fire tear gas shells
Security forces fired tear gas as protesters tried to storm the Sangai festival venue in Imphal, demanding conflict resolution and rehabilitation of displaced families before celebrations begin
Six killed as SUV falls into gorge in Maharashtra's Raigad district
MUMBAI: Six young men out for a picnic were killed after their SUV fell into a 400-feet gorge at Tamhini Ghat in Maharashtra's Raigad district, police said on Thursday. While the accident apparently took place in the early hours of Tuesday, police were informed only on Thursday morning, an official said, adding that the vehicle was traced with the help of a drone camera. The victims, aged between 18 and 22 years, had set off from Pune in a Thar SUV late on Monday evening, the police official said. Tamhini Ghat, a scenic mountain road linking Raigad and Pune districts, is a popular picnic spot. The parents of some of the men approached police after losing contact with them since Tuesday morning. Police traced their mobile phone locations to Tamhini Ghat, and personnel of Mangaon police station launched a search operation on Thursday morning, the official said. After coming across a broken safety railing along a curve in the road, police deployed a drone and found the SUV stuck in a tree in the valley, he said. There were no eye witnesses but it is suspected that the driver lost control of the wheel at the spot leading to the accident, said the official. A rescue team of Raigad Police and local volunteers recovered the bodies on Thursday afternoon, he said, adding that all the victims were identified. The bodies were sent to a government hospital and will be handed over to the relatives after autopsies, the official said.
Nepal: Tension continues to flare in Bara for 2nd day, authorities clamp curfew
Tension surged in Nepals Bara district for a second day as Gen Z protesters clashed with police, prompting authorities to reimpose a curfew amid growing political instability
Thrashed Over Hindi-Marathi Row In Train, Thane Student Dies By Suicide
A college student died by suicide in Maharashtra's Thane allegedly due to mental stress after a group of people thrashed him over an argument on the Hindi-Marathi language row, officials said.
Heroin, meth tablets worth over Rs 26 cr seized in Mizoram, 2 arrested
BSF and the Mizoram Excise Department seized heroin and methamphetamine worth over Rs 26 crore near Aizawl and arrested two Myanmar nationals involved in cross-border smuggling
Litti-Chokha to Makhana Kheer: A look at the lavish spread planned for guests
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the chief ministers of nearly a dozen National Democratic Alliance (NDA) -ruled states were present at the ceremony. They were welcomed with an extensive spread showcasing Bihars famed cuisine
Haji Javed Shroff, Chairman of Habib Group of Trusts, hosted Prof. Dr. A. Hakimollahi, representative of Iran's Supreme Leader, for a spiritually uplifting program. The event included a majlis commemorating Hazrat Fatima Zehra, with the Iran Cultural House expressing sincere appreciation for the well-coordinated and dignified arrangements.
Karnataka police to launch a hunt for robbery involved in Rs 7.11 crore heist
Karnataka Police are hunting a gang that robbed Rs 7.11 crore in broad daylight in Bengaluru after posing as RBI officials and threatening staff at gunpoint
Four feared dead as SUV plunges into deep gorge at Tamhini Ghat in Raigad
Teams from Pune-based NGOs RESQ CT and SVRSS are assisting the authorities, and drones are being used to help locate any additional victims in the difficult terrain
Tomato prices have surged significantly, with retail prices rising by 25% to 100% in the last month due to reduced supply caused by excessive rainfall. Wholesale prices in key supply regions like Maharashtra and Delhi have also seen substantial increases.
