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Polling Underway For 23 Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats In Maharashtra; Results On Dec 21
Polling started for president and member posts in 23 municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Maharashtra. Counting will be held on December 21.
DOJ releases tranche of Epstein files, including Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson;
Other prominent figures, Mick Jagger, Woody Allen, and Noam Chomsky, are also featured in the released documents
Donald Trumps drug price cuts set to impact global pharma, including India
Trump said Americans would soon pay no more than the lowest price charged anywhere in the world. Youre going to get most favored nations pricing, Trump said.
Air India, IndiGo issue travel advisories amid fog-related disruptions
They said that they understand the importance of their passengers` travel plans, especially during this holiday season, and promised to work around the clock to minimise any inconvenience
Seen us engaged in resolving India-Pakistan conflict, says Marco Rubio
In ways that perhaps other nations can`t, we`ve been viewed as indispensable in that regard, and it`s a role the President takes great pride in, in the promotion of peace around the world and something he deserves a lot of credit for. He has personally engaged in all of this, he added.
Bangladesh unrest part of conspiracy to derail 2026 polls, says BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that these heinous attacks are aimed at disrupting the democratic transition process and foiling the election.
Donald Trump suspends green card lottery programme
Neves Valente, 48, is suspected in the shootings at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, and the killing of an MIT professor. He was found dead on Thursday evening from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Singapore to introduce caning for scammers from December 30
Scam mules who enable scammers by laundering scam proceeds, providing SIM cards or giving up their confidential Singpass credentials will face discretionary caning of up to 12 strokes. Singpass is important for citizens to have access to official websites.
European Union approves 90 billion euro financial support for Ukraine
The announcement followed a meeting on Thursday between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine and European leaders in Brussels, where he made a last-minute appeal for the EU to tap frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraines war effort and sustain the country economically
Situation tense in Bangladesh after renewed protests
In a statement, the interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, also condemned the lynching of a Hindu man, saying there is no space for such violence in the new Bangladesh
Kerala: Five arrested for lynching migrant worker on theft suspicion
The accused have been booked for the offence of murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, an officer of Walayar police station said. They were produced before a court here and remanded to judicial custody on Friday, the officer said
No PUC, no fuel: 2,800 vehicles denied fuel in Delhi on day one
Between 6 am on Thursday and 6 am on Friday, around 2800 vehicles were identified without valid PUC certificates, a senior Transport Department official said
Net direct tax collection rises 8 per cent to Rs 17 lakh crore till December
Net corporate tax mop up grew 10.54 per cent to over Rs 8.17 lakh crore. Non-corporate tax (which includes taxes paid by individuals, HUFs, firms) grew 6.37 per cent at Rs 8.47 lakh crore
Maharashtra Police Launch Probe On Payal Gamings 19-Minute Video
Payal Gaming, whose real name is Payal Dhare, is one of Indias leading gaming creators.
Voting begins in 23 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra
In the first phase, votes were cast for 263 municipal councils and nagar panchayats.
19 minute viral clip: Payal Dhare, a popular gamer and content creator, was dragged into a controversy after an alleged video went viral with several users linking it to her. Now, Maharashtra Cyber Police has confirmed that the video was a deepfake. Prior to this, another video, dubbed as '19 minute viral MMS' went viral on social media, raising concerns on digital safety.
Bombay HC tells Nanded collector to act on gurdwara land encroachment
The Bombay High Court has stepped in decisively, ordering the Nanded district collector to address the encroachment of 23 acres of government-owned land near the Nanded Sikh Gurdwara within a month. The court has issued a stern warning of personal accountability should the collector fail to act.
Maharashtra Cyber Police confirmed a viral video falsely linked to Payal Dhare is an AI deepfake. The police has launched a probe to investigate the matter.
Maharashtra CM defends Eknath Shinde amid allegations against his brother
After Uddhav hints that deputy chief minister may have to step down, Fadnavis says some people were trying to defame ally; In a veiled attack on Shinde, Thackeray said that one more minister will have to go and hinted that the leader was from Thane
Great athletes are made on maidans, not in malls or on artificial turf. With playgrounds in the city rapidly shrinking, our netas must ensure they are protected from encroachment and are free for all to use
Ensure papers are in order before hiring school buses
A physical verification of the vehicle revealed that the chassis number stamped on the bus did not match the registration and number plate details available in official records, following which the vehicle was detained and its documents were subjected to a detailed verification.
The Bombay High Court has made waves by suspending former NCP minister Manikrao Kokate's two-year sentence in a decades-old cheating scandal involving real estate. While he is granted bail, the court remains firm on the conviction, highlighting the necessity for ethical standards in governance.
Navi Mumbai: Govt deliberately delaying naming new airport after D B Patil says Congress president
Obamas song list features Pasayadan, modern rendition of 13th century Marathi abhang
Maharashtra govt to review, regulate misleading school names
Thane: Fix water, encroachment and waste management issues, locals urge netas seeking votes
190 conned of 67L with fake foreign jobs, 4 held
Sixth line work: WR to cancel 80 locals daily from tomorrow
Mumbai: Parts of city to face low water pressure for 87 hours from Dec 22 to Dec 26
Cutoff date not sacrosanct, give 50L for Covid death: HC to govt
Navi Mumbai: PCMC removes 2,783 illegal banners ahead of elections
Maharashtra: Thane Civic body announces measures to control stray dog population
Maharashtra: Rs 20 lakh payout for 2015 road mishap victim after 9-year legal battle
Maharashtra: Police arrest 3 men with firearms in 2 separate operations in Thane
Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at wedding venue in Thane, all 1,000 guests evacuated safely
Vashi activist who flagged illegal parking attacked
Tagores artwork sets auction record, sells for 10.7 crore
Govt deliberately delaying naming Navi Mumbai airport after D B Patil: Sapkal
Mumbai cops help actor get back Rs 1 lakh lost in cyberscam
Maharashtra govt scraps requirement of no-dues certificates for pension processing now
Labourer from Jharkhand held for murder of friend in Vasai
National Herald case: ED moves Delhi HC against order favouring Gandhis
The ED has assailed the trial courts order issued on Wednesday, which held that taking cognisance of the agencys complaint was impermissible in law as it was not based on a FIR. The court ruled that an investigation and the consequent prosecution complaint under PMLA
Court clerk caught red-handed taking 15L bribe gets bail
Navi Mumbai bus depot in Vashi finally opens after 18 months since completion
HC questions Maharashtra govts decision to permit liquor at Sunburn; urges for policy rethink
New police station set up at Tumarkothi in Maoist-sensitive Gadchiroli district
The new police station was set up within 24 hours with the deployment of a large security force comprising around 1,000 C-60 commandos, 21 Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) teams, newly recruited police personnel, 500 special police officers and private contractors
Maharashtra CM defends Dy CM Shinde as allegations surface over his involvement in drug racket
MUMBAI: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday defended deputy CM Eknath Shinde regarding the seizure of Rs 145 crore worth 45 kilograms of narcotics in Savaari village near Mahabaleshwar in Satara district of Maharashtra. CM Fadnavis lambasted Opposition leaders for deliberately linking this drug seizure to his deputy CM Eknath Shinde, calling it a baseless attempt to malignsomeone's image. He said it is inappropriate and unfair to link the incident with Shinde. The emerging evidence so far does not indicate any direct or indirect involvement of Eknath Shinde and his family members in this drug racket. There is no proof to establish that people from the Shinde family were involved in this drug racket. But political opponents are deliberately making baseless allegations, Fadnavis said. Maharashtra Congress president, Harshavardhan Sagar, said that the Satara Police and Mumbai crime branch busted the major MD Drug racket and factory in Satara district, but the chief minister Fadnavis, rather than taking further action he is trying to protect the deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, whose relatives have been involved in this drug racket for a long time. He said that this racket and factory of MD drugs had been in operation for a long time, but the police deliberately did not take action because of the involvementof a notable politician. The local body polls are declared, so this raid will be used to blackmail Shinde by the BJP, Sapkal claimed. Uddhav Thackeray, led Shiv Sena leader Sushama Andhare also alleged that there is a high-level cover-up in this major drug racket where many people from the ruling party are involved. She alleged that after the raid, the police are not further investigating this racket; in fact, they are trying to hide names from the official record so that powerful politicians can be saved and protected from arrest and action. However, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis appreciated the work of the Satra Police for their successful raid and for exposing the ongoing illegal drug trade.
Woman murders husband in Rajasthan, attempts to kill self
In a shocking incident in Rajasthans Chittorgarh district, a woman allegedly killed her husband with an axe in Tamlav village and later attempted suicide by jumping into a well. She was rescued by villagers, and police have launched an investigation into the matter
Grape crop damage affects raisin exports from Maharashtra
The damage has been most severe in Nashik and Sangli regions
Bombay High Court grants bail to NCP leader Manikrao Kokate in 1995 cheating case
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Friday granted interim bail to suspended Maharashtra sports minister and NCP MLA Manikrao Kokate and also suspended his two-year sentence in the 1995 cheating and forgery case. The Bombay High Court bench Justice RN Laddha granted the bail to Mr Manikrao Kokate against Rs1 lakh surety. The HC however refused to stay 30 years 30-year-old conviction in cheating and forgery case against Kokate, noting that prima facie evidence pointed to his involvement. The court also upheld the charges framed by the Nasik district session court and junior court. During hearing, Kokate's counsel Ravi Kadam argued that Kokate was admitted to Lilavati hospital in Bandra, where he underwent an angiography, and was scheduled to have an SOS angioplasty on Friday afternoon. However, Public prosecutor Mankunwar Deshmukh opposed Kokate's bail plea. Permitting a person convicted of a criminal offence (to hold a cabinet position) solely on account of a suspended sentence would cause grave and irreparable prejudice to public service, said the court. In his order, Justice R N Laddha noted that the NCP leader was on bail throughout the trial before the magistrate's court and also during the pendency of the appeal before the session's court. Mr Kokate has approached the High Court challenging a Nashik district sessions court order and seeking bail along with suspension of the two-year sentence awarded to him in a housing fraud case. On February 20, a magistrate court in Nashik district convicted Manikrao Kokate and his brother Sunil Kokate, sentencing them to two years imprisonment for submitting forged documents to obtain two flats under the Chief Ministers Housing Scheme. The Nashik Sessions Court, on March 5, had suspended the sentence and stayed the conviction. However, on December 16, the Sessions Court confirmed the two-year sentence, holding the brothers guilty of fraudulently acquiring flats under the Chief Ministers housing quota. Following this, Kokate moved the High Court on December 17, challenging the conviction. In the interim, he has sought suspension of the sentence and bail. The case dates back to 1995, when former minister Tukaram Dighole filed a petition alleging that Manikrao Kokate and his brother had cheated the authorities and committed forgery to secure two flats meant for the economically weaker sections. The petition alleged that despite having a high income and owning around 25 acres of fertile, irrigated land, the brothers submitted forged income documents to avail themselves of the government quota flats.
Disoriented man pushes college girl off train, held
Dr. Ashish And Dr. Kavita Satav, NDTV's Health Leader Of The Year 2025: Journey Of The Doctor Couple
Dr. Ashish Satav and Dr. Kavita Satav are a well-known doctor couple who have dedicated their lives and careers to serving more than a million tribal people in the forests of the Melghat region of Maharashtra.
ED facilitates Rs 311.67 crore payout for Kingfisher Airlines employees dues
The Enforcement Directorates Mumbai Zonal Office has facilitated the restitution of Rs 311.67 crore towards long-pending workmen dues of Kingfisher Airlines. The amount will be transferred to the Official Liquidator for disbursement to former employees, following DRT orders
Maharashtra: 3 workers killed, 6 injured after water tank collapses at Butibori
Three workers were killed and six others injured after a water tank collapsed at a solar panel manufacturing plant in Nagpurs Butibori MIDC
Maharashtra cop on night patrol duty killed in hit-and-run in Ahilyanagar
The hit-and-run took place on Thursday when the cop, a Police Constable, identified as Sudam Rajkumar Pokale, was on a patrolling duty with colleagues in Rashin village
As the jail term was only two years, it was inclined to grant bail, the high court said
Chennai Mayor reviews road repairs; BJP walks out alleging wage irregularities
Chennai Mayor R. Priya informed the Corporation council about progress on road repairs after monsoon damage, while BJP councillors walked out alleging denial of speaking time and wage irregularities among sanitation workers. Mayor Priya responded, providing details on ongoing repair efforts
PMAY-G: Just 38% of sanctioned houses completed in Maharashtra
Over 25 lakh sanctioned houses are either at various stages of construction or yet to begin
After Pax Silica snub, Sajjan Jindal calls for faster development of Indias rare earth reserves
JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal urges India to boost domestic rare earth mineral exploration. Following exclusion from a US initiative, Jindal emphasises self-reliance. He believes India possesses significant rare earth reserves. The group is also advancing its electric vehicle venture, seeking technology globally. Investments in Maharashtra are progressing, with a focus on manufacturing growth and research and development.
A rural collective using art to drive sustainability and eco-conscious living
The Gram Art Project brings art, agriculture and sustainability together across villages in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
TikTok signs Trump-backed deal to sell US assets to American investors
TikTok has signed a Trump-backed deal to sell its US assets to a group of American investors, CEO Shou Chew told employees. The move follows a US law mandating ByteDance to divest majority control or face a nationwide ban
The Enforcement Directorate is probing Dream11 and its co-founder Bhavit Sheth in a money laundering case involving Anand Jain and Jai Corporation Ltd. Allegations point to a Rs 2,000 crore misappropriation, with financial links to Dream11. This investigation stems from a CBI FIR following a Bombay High Court order to probe alleged fraud and fund misuse.
ACB arrest Arunachal govt officer in frontier highway funds case
Arunachal Pradesh government officer was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for alleged misappropriation of compensation funds linked to a highway project in East Kameng district. The SP said the investigation into the alleged misappropriation of compensation funds for those who are affected by land acquisition is underway, he said
ED seizes over Rs 4 cr cash, 313 kg silver from Delhi agent in `Dunki` case
The Enforcement Directorate seized over Rs 4.6 crore in cash along with silver and gold during raids linked to illegal dunki route migration to the US. The officials seized Rs 4.62 crore in cash, 313 kgs of silver and 6 kg of gold bullion worth a total Rs 19.13 crore from the premises of a Delhi-based travel agent, they claimed
Uttar Pradesh: Four arrested in cattle theft case after encounter in Kaushambi
Four men involved in a cattle theft case were arrested following a police encounter in Uttar Pradeshs Kaushambi district, officials said. During interrogation, the arrested accused confessed to their involvement in several incidents of buffalo theft
Shree Cement to invest Rs 2,000 cr in Maharashtra manufacturing unit
Shree Cement is investing Rs 2,000 crore in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region. A new cement manufacturing unit will be set up in Chandrapur district. This expansion is part of a three-year plan to increase overall capacity. The company plans to reach 80 million tonnes per annum capacity. Internal cash reserves will fund this new plant.
BMC polls: BJP, Shiv Sena reach consensus on 150 electoral wards in Mumbai; final list by Dec 22
BJP and Shiv Sena have agreed on over 150 BMC election wards, aiming for a united front to secure victory and deliver a corruption-free administration. Discussions are ongoing for the remaining seats, with a final seat-sharing agreement expected by December 21. Both parties prioritize Mumbai's development and security.
Air purifiers to be installed in 10,000 classrooms: Delhi Education Minister
Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood announced the installation of air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms as part of long-term measures to ensure clean air for students. Addressing a press conference, Sood said that the government is committed towards tackling the problem of pollution through long-term administrative measures
Legendary sculptor Ram Sutar to get First Borderless Babasaheb International Award posthumously
Legendary sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar will be posthumously awarded the First Borderless Babasaheb International Award. Sutar, known for creating numerous statues of Babasaheb Ambedkar, including the 350-feet bronze statue for the Indu Mills Memorial, passed away on Thursday. The award will be presented to his family at a function in Mumbai soon.
Cough syrup row: UP CM claims Samajwadi Party links in illegal codeine racket
Initial investigations have revealed that some of the men arrested by the STF or the UP Police have links to the Samajwadi Party. The involvement of the Samajwadi Party, which already has a tarnished reputation, will also come to light as a state-level SIT is monitoring the entire case, the UP CM said
Dense fog disrupts Delhi airport operations; 79 flights cancelled, 230 delayed
Dense fog continued to impact operations at Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday, leading to the cancellation of 79 flights and delays to over 230 others. Authorities issued advisories as CAT III conditions affected arrivals and departures
Explained: Housing Scam That Led To Sacking Of Maharashtra's 'Rummy' Minister
Maharashtra lawmaker and NCP leader Manikrao Kokate and his brother Vijay were found guilty of scheming to grab four government flats in the Nirmam View complex in Nashik's posh College Road area by falsely claiming to be from economically weaker
Mumbai builder booked for cheating investor of crores in Mira Road land deal
A Mumbai builder, Neeraj Vora, faces cheating and forgery charges. He allegedly defrauded a Vasai businessman of crores in a Mira Road land deal. Funds were transferred for development, but the promised land was never delivered. Vora is accused of misappropriating the money and dealing with the land parcel for personal gain.
Parliament Winter Session concludes; both the houses adjourned sine dine
Parliament winter session was adjourned sine die on Friday amid intense Opposition protests over the VB-G RAM G Bill. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan adjourned both Houses, calling the Winter Session productive despite disruptions
ED seizes Rs 4.62 crore, silver and gold in dunki money laundering probe
The searches were conducted on Thursday across more than a dozen locations in Delhi, Punjab (Jalandhar), and Haryana (Panipat). From the premises of a Delhi-based travel agent, authorities recovered cash, silver, and gold bullion valued at a total of Rs 19.13 crore
The University Grants Commission has issued a stern warning against three institutions NIMS, Delhi; Sarva Bharatiya Shiksha Peeth, Karnataka; and National Backward Krushi Vidyapeeth, Maharashtra operating as universities without legal recognition. These entities are issuing invalid degrees, which will not be accepted for further studies or employment. Students are urged to verify institutional recognition before admission.
Parliament winter session concludes with record productivity in both Houses
The Winter Session of Parliament concluded with high productivity, with the Lok Sabha recording 111 pc efficiency and the Rajya Sabha achieving 121 pc, alongside the passage of key legislations. The 18th Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die as the House assembled for the final sitting
Bangalore University joins eight-institution consortium for Advanced Materials Research
BENGALURU: Bangalore University has been selected as a key partner in a national programme -- Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) -- funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), the Government of Indias apex institution for advancing research, innovation and entrepreneurship. As part of this programme, Bangalore University has joined a powerful scientific consortium coordinated by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Around eight institutions, including IISc, Bangalore University, IIEST Shibpur, NIT Nagaland, Pondicherry University, Shivaji University (Maharashtra), the University of Calcutta and a technical unit of ANRF are working for a collaborative project titled 'An Eight Institution Partnership for Advancing Materials Research and Development: From Fundamental Design to Emerging Applications in Structural, Functional and Biomaterials Spaces.' Under this programme, ANRF has sanctioned a substantial grant of Rs 7 crore for Bangalore University to establish a PAIR node, which will be led by Prof Basavaraj Angadi, Department of Physics. The node will house laboratories, advanced characterisation tools, high-precision synthesis and fabrication equipment, and specialised research facilities to support next-generation materials science. The programme also focuses to help university translate fundamental discoveries into technologies, patents, prototypes and viable innovations
Actor Shilpa Shetty has denied allegations in a Rs 60-crore fraud case, stating her limited role with the company. She and Raj Kundra have filed a quashing petition in the Bombay High Court. They expressed faith in the judiciary and urged media restraint as the matter is sub judice.
Maharashtra village with 1,500 population registers 27,398 births in three months; probe on
The anomaly came to the fore during a vigilance drive by the health department, said a release by the district information officer
The structure was found in the Boramani grassland region of Maharashtras Solapur district.
Punjab to convene special Vidhan Sabha session opposing G RAM G Bill in January
The AAP-led Punjab government will convene a special Assembly session in January to oppose the Centres G RAM G Bill, alleging it weakens MGNREGA and threatens rural livelihoods. The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) Bill was passed in Parliament amidst protests by Opposition MPs
Rahul Gandhi slams G RAM G Bill, says MGNREGA destroyed in one day
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha also said that MGNREGA gave the rural worker bargaining power; he said by capping work and creating more ways to deny it, the VB-G RAM G Bill weakens the one instrument the rural poor had
Air India Express cancels Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam flight due to technical issue
Air India Express on Friday cancelled its VijayawadaVisakhapatnam flight after a technical issue was detected before departure. Passengers were provided hotel accommodation and offered either a full refund or complimentary rescheduling, the airline said
Trump supporters await Epstein files as deadline nears
Supporters of US President Donald Trump at a conservative gathering in Phoenix expressed impatience and anticipation ahead of the Justice Departments deadline to release files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, hoping for accountability and transparency
Dense fog disrupts flights at Delhi airport, CAT III conditions in force
CAT III is a category of Instrument Landing System (ILS) that offers lower minimums for visibility and decision height. CAT III allows for almost zero visibility landings in some cases
Made in Maharashtraliquor policy: Bombay High Court seeks States reply
Petitioners argue Maharashtras liquor stocking mandate creates an artificial classification and violates trade freedom
