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Indian Navy showcases maritime power at Navy Day 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram
Senior dignitaries, including Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, senior officials from the Centre and State, military leaders, and thousands of spectators witnessed the impressive display
Rape case: Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil expelled from Kerala Congress
KPCC President Sunny Joseph, confirming the expulsion, said that the party had taken the step after reviewing the gravity of the charges. The Thiruvananthapuram Principal Sessions Court has rejected Mamkootathils plea for anticipatory bail in the alleged rape case
18 lakh studying abroad, visa violations major reasons for deportation: Govt
The data, presented in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, showed that students are spread across 153 countries, from major education hubs to smaller destinations
Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi govt of blocking foreign dignitaries from meeting LoP
Ahead of President Putins India visit, Rahul Gandhi accused the government of discouraging foreign dignitaries from meeting the Leader of the Opposition. He said the long-standing tradition is being ignored by PM Modi and the MEA, calling it a sign of insecurity as key India-Russia talks begin
Centre Highlights Maharashtras Expanded Participation In Key National Cooperative Networks
Of eight lakh cooperative societies in the country, nearly 2.25 lakh are in Maharashtra, Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol told the Rajya Sabha
Opposition MPs protest outside Parliament over rising air pollution in Delhi
Opposition MP at Parliament winter session staged a protest outside Parliament on the fourth day of the Winter Session, wearing oxygen masks and demanding a debate on worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR. Led by Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, the leaders accused the Centre of inaction and urged a national health emergency
GJC Requests Formation of Gujarat State Level Vigilance Committee to Safeguard Jewellers' Interests
The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) announced that it has formally requested the Government of Gujarat to establish a State Level Vigilance Committee dedicated to protecting the interests of jewellers across the state. L to R: Mitesh Dhorda, Avinash Gupta, Bharat Zaveri, Shri Harsh Sanghavi Ji, Rajesh Rokde, Avi Shah & Salim Daginawala A high-level delegation from GJC, led by Chairman Rajesh Rokde, Vice Chairman Avinash Gupta, Director Salim Daginawala, ZCM Avi Shah, Bharat Zaveri, and National Secretary Mitesh Dhorda, met with Shri Harsh Sanghavi ji, Honourable Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, to present the proposal. The meeting was described as extremely positive, with GJC expressing confidence in receiving strong support from the Honourable Minister and the Government of Gujarat for the swift implementation of the committee. Key Highlights of the Proposal Formation of Gujarat State Level Vigilance Committee to safeguard jewellers from undue harassment. Involvement of key local jewellers to ensure fair representation and transparency. Joint preparation of SOPs by jewellers and authorities to streamline processes and build trust. Shri Devendra Fadnais ji, Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Minister of State for Home (Rural), Housing, School, Education, Cooperation and Mining, Shri Pankaj Bhoyar ji and Smt Chitra Kishor Wagh, Member of Legislative Council played a leading role in implementing Dakshata Committee Model in Maharashtra. GJC shall be using this as benchmark for effective implementation in Gujarat. Creation of District-Level and City-Level Committees under GJC to strengthen vigilance and provide localized support to jewellers. Rajesh Rokde, Chairman, GJC, said, "The establishment of a Gujarat State Vigilance Committee will be a landmark step in ensuring that jewellers can operate without fear of harassment, while maintaining compliance and transparency. Alongside the state committee, GJC will also form district and city-level committees to provide grassroots support and ensure jewellers’ concerns are addressed swiftly. We are grateful to Shri Harsh Sanghavi ji for his positive response and look forward to working closely with the Government of Gujarat to bring this initiative to life. We are also thankful to our valued members Zaveribhai Mandalia, Bharatbhai Mandalia and Avibhai Shah for facilitating this important meeting." Avinash Gupta, Vice Chairman, GJC, added, "This initiative will create a structured mechanism where jewellers and authorities work hand-in-hand to prepare SOPs and resolve issues collaboratively. By involving local jewellers at every level - state, district, and city - we can ensure fairness, accountability, and a strong support system across Gujarat. We are confident that this model will set a benchmark for other states as well." About GJC All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council is a national trade council established with the objective to address the industry, its functioning, and its cause with a 360° approach to promote and progress its growth, while protecting the industry’s interests. As a self-regulated trade body, GJC, since the last 20 years, has been serving as a bridge between the Government and the trade as well as undertaking various initiatives on behalf of and for the industry.
Thunderbirds F-16 crashes in California, pilot survives
A US Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 crashed during a training mission in California, but the pilot ejected safely and sustained non-life-threatening injuries
Now, Bihar MLAs, MLCs to receive Rs 8,300 monthly telephone allowance
Bihar has raised facilities for MLAs and MLCs, introducing a fixed Rs 8,300 monthly telephone allowance without the need for bills
Karnataka High Court dismisses expelled MP Prajwal Revanna`s bail plea
The Karnataka High Court has rejected expelled JD(S) leader and former MP Prajwal Revannas plea seeking bail in the life sentence awarded to him in a rape case. Revannas counsel argued he would not flee, but the court noted multiple cases and upheld the trial courts findings
Russian President Vladimir Putin departs for India
Russian President Vladimir Putin has departed for his two-day state visit to India to attend the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. The visit, his first since the Ukraine conflict began, will include high-level talks with PM Narendra Modi, ceremonial events, and the signing of multiple agreements across trade, technology, culture.
Elgar case: After five years in jail, Hany Babu gets HC bail
The Bombay High Court granted bail to former Delhi University professor Hany Babu in the Elgar ParishadMaoist links case after over five years in custody
MUMBAI: Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane on Thursday wondered why environmentalists opposing the felling of trees in Nashik ahead of Kumbh Mela were never seen opposing the slaughter of goats on Eid. Rane's remarks came amid protests by civil society members against the Nashik civic body's plan to cut down more than 1,700 trees in the Tapovan area to build a 'Sadhu Gram' (settlement for religious leaders) ahead of the Kumbh Mela, which will begin in October 2026. The environmental activists who oppose tree felling at Tapovan in Nashik, were never seen opposing goat sacrifice. All religions equal? Rane said in a post on X. Meanwhile, the Opposition NCP (SP) Lok Sabha member from Dindori in Nashik district, Bhaskar Bhagare, expressed disappointment over the proposed tree felling. We are already witnessing erratic rains, flooding and extreme weather conditions in the last few years. In such a situation, cutting down so many trees is unacceptable, he said, adding that he has written to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on the issue. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the government would ensure no harm to the environment. He said some people are trying to create hurdles for the Nashik Kumbh Mela, while certain individuals have suddenly become environmentalists for political reasons. Notably, actor Sayaji Shinde, a member of the Deputy CM Ajit Pawars NCP, which is part of the ruling coalition, has said he would oppose the government if it were adamant on removing the trees. Pawar on Wednesday called for a conciliatory approach to resolve the issue, saying that maintaining environmental balance is as important as development. Local Hindu organisations along with political parties have also joined the protests against the planned tree felling in the Tapovan area of Nashik. Activists of the Hindu Mahasabha recited the Hanuman Chalisa in Tapovan a few days back, while the supporters of some other Hindu organisations pasted posters with the slogan `Jai Shriram, Jai Hanuman' on the trees marked for removal by the Nashik Municipal Corporation. Some of them also invoked the local belief that Lord Ram and Sita lived in Tapovan during their exile, and called for protecting the trees for the sake of religious sentiments. School children staged demonstrations in Tapovan on Wednesday, carrying placards with pro-conservation messages. Local leaders and workers of the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) also joined the agitation.
IndiGo cancels over 180 flights from three major airports
IndiGo cancelled more than 180 flights across Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru as pilot shortages linked to new duty-time norms triggered widespread disruptions
Midnight chaos at Pune Airport as flight disruptions leave passengers stranded
A major disruption at Pune Airport unfolded as IndiGos operational breakdown left aircraft grounded, parking bays clogged and passengers stranded past midnight. Eight arrivals and eight departures were cancelled, 19 flights delayed, and 11 aircraft piled up on the apron
Supreme Court extends interim stay in Rahul Gandhi case on alleged Army remarks
The bench was hearing Gandhi`s plea challenging a May 29 order of the Allahabad High Court dismissing his plea challenging the trial court`s summoning order in the case
Bengal SIR: Nearly 50 lakh voters flagged for possible deletion from voter list
Around 50 lakh names have been identified for possible deletion from West Bengals voters list during the Election Commissions ongoing Special Intensive Revision
Remains of last Thai hostage from 2023 Gaza attack returned
Nikorndej Balankura, the ministry`s spokesperson, said that Sudhisak`s family had been notified. He added that Sudhisak was killed on the day of the attack, and his body was taken into Gaza
Nagpur Set To Host Maharashtra Legislatures Winter Session From December 814
The Maharashtra Legislature Winter Session in Nagpur runs December 8-14, 2025, including holidays. Acharya Devvrat will release a book on Devendra Fadnavis's Constitution speech.
US orders H-1B, H-4 visa applicants to make social media public profiles
The US has ordered H-1B and H-4 visa applicants to keep all social media profiles public for enhanced vetting, expanding its immigration scrutiny under the Trump administration
Minor boy missing from Akola found in Pandharpur after 21-day search
The boy, a resident of the Khadan police station area in Akola city, had left home on the evening of November 11 without informing anyone, reportedly after being scolded by his parents
PM Modi: Highlights the success of project Cheetah, invites tourists to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated International Cheetah Day by praising the success of Project Cheetah and inviting wildlife enthusiasts worldwide to visit India to witness the growing cheetah population
PM Modi to host private dinner for Russian President Vladimir Putin
Boosting defence ties, insulating India-Russia trade from external pressure and exploring cooperation in small modular reactors are set to be the focus of the summit meeting between PM Modi and Putin on Friday that is expected to be closely watched by Western capitals
Pune Police have made their first arrest in a high-profile land deal case. Shital Tejwani was apprehended in connection with the alleged sale of government land in Mundhwa. The land was reportedly intended for a company owned by Parth Pawar, son of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Doctor who sold ketamine to Matthew Perry gets 2.5 years in prison
The judge emphasized that Plasencia didn`t provide the ketamine that killed Perry, but told him, `You and others helped Mr. Perry on the road to such an ending by continuing to feed his ketamine addiction.`
99.98 pc uptime for IRCTC website during April-October 2025: Ashwini Vaishnaw
System Improvement Measures include checks and validations, engagement of leading content delivering network and anti BOT application with cutting edge technology to ensure smooth booking by genuine users
In Mumbais smallest ward, old lanes & old problems linger amid push for revamp
Mumbai's historic B Ward grapples with persistent garbage accumulation in narrow lanes, posing hygiene risks. Residents also face low water pressure and severe parking issues due to redevelopment. While a key bridge reopening eased traffic, the ward's challenges highlight ongoing civic concerns amid its rich heritage.
HC rejects Prajwal Revannas plea to suspend life sentence in rape case
The Karnataka High Court rejected former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revannas plea to suspend his life sentence, citing the seriousness of charges, multiple pending cases and potential threats to witnesses
Cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal were set to marry on November 23 in Sangli, Maharashtra
Gangster Nilesh Ghaywal`s aide bought 400 rounds from ammunition factory
The police arrested the gangster`s aide, Ajay Saravade, on Monday for his alleged role in an incident that occurred in the Kothrud area of Maharashtra`s Pune city a few months back, in which alleged members of the Ghaywal gang shot at a man
Delhi air quality sees slight improvement as AQI settles at 299
For comparison, the city recorded an AQI of 342 at 4 pm on December 3, placing it in the `very poor` category. According to CPCB, the air quality in some parts of the National Capital improved and was classified in the `poor category`
SC raps Maharashtra prison dept for shocking lapses
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday hauled up the Maharashtra Prison officials for repeatedly failing to produce an undertrial accused before the trial court on a majority of hearing dates. Criticising the jail staff, the SC said, We were shocked at the conduct of thestate authorities. The production of an accused before the court is not only to ensure speedy trial but more importantly, as a safeguard so that the prisoner is not abused otherwise, and he comes directly in contact with the court to air his grievances if any, against the authorities. A two-judge bench comprising of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Prashant Kumar Mishra was hearing a case where the accused Sashi, alias Shahi Chikna Vivekanand Jurmani was in the custody for more than four years, was not presented before the trial court on 55 out of 85 trial dates.
Schools shut in Chennai, Tiruvallur amid heavy rainfall
Chennai and Tiruvallur districts announced school closures on Thursday as heavy rain from Cyclonic Storm Ditwah continued to flood several areas and disrupt normal life
Israel launches airstrike in southern Gaza after militants wound five soldiers
The airstrikes late Wednesday were the latest test for a fragile ceasefire that has mostly held up since early October, despite claims of violations by both Israel and Hamas
Mumbai Diary | BJP-RSS silent social engineering at work
CM Devendra Fadnaviss medical help cell, in collaboration with government and social and community organisations, has planned three mega events. These initiatives aim at bringing marginalised and socially overlooked communities like Banjara, Lamana, Walmiki, Sikhlegal, and Mohayal etc together at one platform. The programme will start in Nagpur in presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath. It will then shift to Navi Mumbai where Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be present. Finally, it would culminate in Nanded under the banner of Hind Di Chanar, commemorating the 350th Shahidi Samagam of Sri Guru Tej Bahadur Sahib, with Prime Minister in attendance. Wedding bells ringing in Pawar household Wedding festivities at the Pawar household seem far from over. Even before the euphoria over the recent wedding of Dy CM Ajit Pawars nephew Yugendra Pawars to Taniska Kulkarni could settle, another event is on the horizon. This time, DCMs Ajit Pawars younger son Jay Pawar is all set to tie the knot on December 8, not in India, but in Bahrain. The celebrations is scheduled to be a four-day affair and include musical evenings, Mehndi and exchange of vows to say the least. Approximately 400 guests are expected to assemble in Bahrain for the destination wedding. According to sources in the Pawar family, other eligible bachelors of the family are also waiting eagerly for their special moments. Buzz about Cabinet reshuffle growing louder After the state local body elections, there is a growing buzz about a potential cabinet reshuffle. According to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, there is no vacancy in his cabinet. However, a reshuffle is being considered to replace the underperforming ministers with fresh and competent individuals. In addition to it, through this exercise, Fadnavis wants to get rid of the ministers with tarnished reputations and corruption scandals, as their negative behaviour is denting the image of his government. Sudhir Suryawanshi Our correspondent in Maharashtra suryawanshi.sudhir@gmail.com
Air Force pilot ejects safely before F-16 crashes in California desert
The pilot was being treated at a hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
MP: Fire breaks out at clothing shop in Jabalpur`s Badi area, no casualties
According to CSP Ritesh Kumar Shiv, the blaze originated on the second and third floors of the shop that belonged to a businessman named Neeraj Jain
Nearly 2 years after MoU, no skilled worker sent from Maharashtra to Germany
Maharashtra's ambitious plan to send 10,000 skilled workers to Germany, two years after signing an MoU, remains stalled. Despite Rs 5 crore spent on publicity and over 32,000 registrations, not a single person has been deployed. A pilot project faced hurdles with candidates failing German language proficiency tests, delaying the initiative.
Law graduates seek judicial intervention over bar exam irregularities in Maharashtra
Law graduates say AIBE-XX exam chaos in Maharashtra undermines dignity, equality, and credibility of legal profession
SC opens gates for Bangladeshi woman on humane grounds
The bench noted the submission of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, that the competent authority has agreed to allow the woman and her child into the country purely on humanitarian grounds without prejudice to rights and contentions, and they would be kept under surveillance
Court extends NIA custody of accused Jasir Wani by seven days
It is alleged that he provided technical support for carrying out the attack and modified the drones. He was attempting to make a rocket
Rupee crashes through 90 per dollar for first time
Uncertainty over the India-US trade deal, along with the lack of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) effort to stop the slide in the local unit, put further pressure on the rupee, according to forex traders
Government hits delete on app diktat, withdraws Sanchar Saathi mandate
The Department of Telecom said that it is removing the order mandating installation of the Sanchar Saathi app, following a 10-fold jump in voluntary app downloads in just one day
Russia says talks with US envoy were constructive but yielded no compromise
Ushakov said the meeting was one of the most extensive exchanges between Washington and Moscow since the conflict began. He noted that both delegations reviewed potential paths toward a settlement, but key disputes remained unresolved
Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 from next week
Livestreaming service Twitch was added to the list of age-restricted platforms less than two weeks ago. The Australian eSafety Commissioner will send the 10 platforms notices on December 11 demanding information about the numbers of accounts removed. Monthly notices would follow for six months
Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in US liquor store
He fell through one of the ceiling tiles and went on a full-blown rampage, drinking everything, said an officer at the local animal control who took the raccoon to the animal shelter
US halts immigration applications from 19 barred nations
The ban applied to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen while the restricted access applied to people from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela
Ex-England batsman Robin Smith, 62, nicknamed Judge, has gone too soon, but there is solace in the fact that he met some of his dear teammates in Perth a few days before his final goodbye
Safety measures at stations should be year-round
Sharp surveillance is a must all through, especially at such high-density spots
Maharashtra govt staff protest disability certificate reverification
Shiv Sena (UBT) says Sanchar Saathi another Pegasus
Thane: Airoli Kalwa rail project survey faces halt over rehabilitation agreement demand
Fake a/c cites filmmaker, lures women for auditions, FIR filed
Rupee slide leaves Indian students and parents in US anxious about education costs
Maharashtra Government Denies Delay In Seeking Flood Aid
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) MP Supriya Sule had alleged that despite severe distress caused by months of heavy rainfall and crop damage, the state government had not submitted a proposal for central assistance.
Crop loss: Union min does U-turn, says got state memo
Lionel Messi to visit Mumbais Wankhede on December 14, interact with young footballers
Young footballer Suhana Mandal will meet Lionel Messi thanks to the Maharashtra government's 'Maha Deva' project. This initiative provides scholarships and training to 60 talented children from across the state. The program aims to develop future Indian football stars and contribute to India's Olympic medal aspirations by 2036. Corporates are funding this ambitious sports development plan.
Bid to grab BMC plot in Kandivli, one held
BMC polls in Mumbai: 1,017 names appear 10 times in duplicate voter records
Maharashtra govt sanctions Rs 9.6 crore to buy fake medicine detection devices
Mumbai man arrested for murdering wife
DGCA steps in after IndiGo cancels flights
IndiGo has also been asked to report to DGCA Headquarters, to present the facts leading to the current situation along with plans to mitigate the ongoing delays and cancellations, a statement said
Cooper Hospital in Mumbai gets new acting dean, its second in recent months
Mundhwa land deal case: Pune Police makes first arrest
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Economic Offences Wing), Vivek Masal, told reporters that the accused, Shital Tejwani, was arrested in connection with an FIR registered at Khadak Police Station
67.63 pc voter turnout recorded in Maharashtra local bodies polls
Mumbai: A voter turnout of 67.63 per cent was recorded in the first phase of elections to 263 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra, while the president and councillors of a local governing body in Dhule district were elected unopposed, officials said on Wednesday. The elections were held on Tuesday between 7.30 am and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Maharashtra DGPs term ending this year, state wants Sadanand Date back from NIA
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched the Coastal Road tunnel between Orange Gate and Marine Drive, marking a revolution in Mumbai's transportation. The underground road project will help residents access Navi Mumbai International Airport.
Mumbai: Fadnavis and Rauts Warm Greeting At Wedding Sparks Buzz in Political Circles
Mumbai: Three arrested for manhandling, verbally abusing police personnel
Man held for cheating parents seeking school admissions; cop suspended for providing data
Wingter session of Maharashtra legislature in Nagpur from Dec 8 to Dec 14 with no weekend break
Devendra Fadnavis calls out state election bodys wrong decision
A Bharatiya Janata Party Chief Minister, in this case Maharashtras Devendra Fadnavis has found fault with his states Chief Electoral Officer, for postponing polling for two dozen municipal councils andnagarpanchayats from December 2 to December 20. It is apparently because of the consequence of the postponement: The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Courts refusal to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Fadnavis Launches 9.96-km Mumbai Tunnel Work
Maharashtra CM launches Rs 8,056-cr Orange Gate-Marine Drive Tunnel, set to transform Mumbais east-west connectivity by 2028
After China, its Indias turn to take concentrated action against pollution
Maharashtra religious trust helped Yemeni couple overstay in India, got Aadhaar, PAN for them: ED
NEW DELHI: A Maharashtra-based Trust, under scanner of the MHA for alleged FCRA violation, and its trustees aided a Yemeni couple to overstay in India after the expiry of their visas and also got them Aadhaar, PAN and birth certificates, the ED said on Wednesday. The federal probe agency conducted multiple searches on December 1 after registering a money laundering case against Nandurbar-based Jamia Ismalia Ishatul Uloom (JIIU) Trust and some others. The raids were undertaken in the northwestern district of the state, apart from Mumbai and Barmer in Rajasthan. In July last year, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) cancelled the registration of the trust under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), finding that it was involved in channelling foreign contribution funds to some other non-FCRA-registered NGO. About a dozen premises linked to the trust, Yemeni national Al-Khadami Khaled Ibrahim Saleh, and others were searched, the probe agency said in a statement. The money laundering case stems from a February FIR filed by the Nandurbar police (Akkalkuwa Police Station) and a subsequent chargesheet filed by it against a number of entities in April this year. The accused included JIIU founder late Ghulam Mohammad Randhera Vastanvi, Saleh, and his wife Khadega Ibrahim Kasim Al-Nasheri, and a few others. The ED said the Yemeni nationals were allegedly aided by the accused in illegally overstaying in India after the expiry of their visas. The co-accused also provided shelter and facilitated fraudulent procurement of Aadhaar, PAN (permanent account number), birth certificates and opening of bank accounts. JIIU allegedly appointed Al-Khadhami as a madrasa teacher to falsely portray foreign staffing to donors, in order to attract higher overseas funding, the agency said. ED's preliminary investigation has found that JIIU received Rs 406 crore in foreign donations (between 2014-15 to 2023-24) from Kuwait, Botswana, UK, Mauritius, Switzerland, Seychelles, Panama etc, and it also received and used substantial amounts in cash. Early findings indicate that donation funds were diverted for non-approved uses, in violation of statutory norms, according to the agency. Seized evidence indicate misuse of the tag of 'national research incentives for organisational self-funding' as the trust received donations from other bodies and NGOs, it said. The agency seized Rs 9 lakh in cash apart from digital devices during the raids.
BMC junks plan for two replacement tanks as future of Malabar Hill reservoir remains uncertain
Complete Hancock bridge works in planned manner
PCMC`s Harit Setu project faces protest as Pune locals protest
Carrying black flags, angry locals blocked Hutatma Chowk and warned that they would intensify their agitation if the civic administration did not take immediate corrective action. Leaders from various political parties, citizen groups, and local associations joined the protest
Thane: Drunken Brawl Leads to Murder of 50-Year-Old Man in Yeoor; Caretaker Arrested
Maharashtra prison authorities fail to produce accused in courts on 55 dates: SC orders inquiry
NEW DELHI: Expressing its strongest displeasure the way the Maharashtra Prison offcials repeatedly failed to produce an undertrial accused before the trial court on a majority of hearing dates, the Supreme Court criticised the jail staff and said it was shocked at the conduct of the State authorities. We are shocked at the conduct of the State authorities. The production of an accused before the Court is not only to ensure speedy trial but more importantly, as a safeguard so that the prisoner is not abused otherwise, and he comes directly in contact with the Court so as to air his grievances if any, against the authorities. We find that there has been grave infraction of such fundamental safeguard, which is appalling and shocking. We deprecate the same., the top court remarked. A two-judge bench of the apex court, headed by Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Prashant Kumar Mishra made these observations while dealing with a case where the accused -- Sashi alias Shahi Chikna Vivekanand Jurmani -- who was in the custody for more than four years, was not presented before the Trial Court on 55 out of a total of 85 trial dates. We direct the Director General of Prisons, State of Maharashtra or whoever is the designated Head of Department of Prisons, to conduct a personal inquiry into the matter and fix responsibility and take action against the persons concerned. It is made clear that if any attempt is made to protect or shield any person, the Director General of Prisons/Head of Department of Prisons to whom we are entrusting the inquiry, shall be personally held responsible for the same, the apex court said in its order. It also said that a report in this regard should be submitted to this Court by filing an affidavit personally affirmed by the aforesaid officer, within two months from December 3. While delving into the merits of the present matter, the court said it find that a case for bail has been made out. Accordingly, the petitioner be released on bail, subject to such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the concerned Court, said the top court. The petitioner, Jurmani, sought bail in connection with an FIR in 2021, registered at police station Vitthalwadi, Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra. The initial allegation against the petitioner in the FIR was that he, along with others, including co-accused Umesh alias Omi Bansilal Kishnani had stabbed the deceased, a Police Constable. However, the deceased, who died after two months of the incident, had clearly stated in his statement that the petitioner along with co-accused, Kishnani had only assaulted him with fists and kicks. Further, the deceased had also stated that it was co-accused Naresh who had inflicted knife injury on the Police Constable. In the statement of the Police Constable, Ganesh Ashok Damale, he has not named anybody and only described the physical built of the accused. The petitioner submitted that he was is in custody for over four years without any criminal antecedent and the co-accused Kishnani, who is identically situated, had been granted bail. It was further submitted that the trial is going on and out of 85 dates in the trial, on 55 dates, the petitioner was not even produced before the Court.
Ex-Brahmos scientist walks out of Maharashtra jail after 7 years
Scientist Nishant Agarwal walked free after seven years in jail. The Bombay High Court cleared him of spying charges for Pakistan. Agarwal was arrested in 2018. The court found no evidence of intent to harm national security. He was working at the BrahMos missile centre.
'Halal certification for non-meat products against Constitution': BJP MP Medha Vishram Kulkarni
NEW DELHI: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Medha Vishram Kulkarni on Wednesday sought immediate withdrawal of halal certification for non-meat products, saying it is against the Constitution. She also said that private bodies should not be allowed to issue such certification on products that are sold outside the country, only the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has the right to issue food certification. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Upper House, Kulkarni said that the concept of halal is associated with a specific religion and faith, and the same should not be imposed on people of other faiths. India is a secular country and people of other faiths also live in India. There are people for whom eating halal meat is against their faith. Such as Hindus and Sikhs, specifically, said Kulkarni, an MP from Maharashtra. Moreover, imposing halal certified meat on non-vegetarian people does not seem right in a secular country because our Constitution gives the right to respect one's own faith, she said. Halal certification is recognition that a product or service is in compliance with Islamic dietary laws. Kulkarni further questioned halal certification given to non-meat products such as milk, sugar, oil, and medicines. Not only this, non-food items like construction material, cement, plastic, chemicals or other... have also been given halal certification. It is illogical and full of apprehensions, which undermines secularism, she claimed. My demand is that halal certification for non-meat and other non-food items be immediately withdrawn, Kulkarni said, adding that private institutions' authority to grant such certification should be revoked with immediate effect. FSSAI has been given rights to give food certification and private institutions or bodies should not be allowed to give such certification, the MP added. Despite this provision, religious institutions or private organisations have the right (to do halal certification). My demand is that, for those who believe in halal, if certification is to be given, it should be given through the government system and the charges for such certification should be deposited in the government treasury, she said.
'Want To Remove Thorn': Maharashtra Caste Murder Accused Told Mother
The mother of 20-year-old Saksham Tate, who was allegedly murdered last week by his girlfriend's family members in Maharashtra's Nanded, on Wednesday alleged that the accused had told her that he was a horn they wanted to remove from their lives.
Bank of Maharashtra OFS oversubscribed, govt mops up Rs 2,492 cr
With the oversubscription of the offer-for-sale (OFS) of state-owned Bank of Maharashtra, the government is expected to realise about Rs 2,492 crore by diluting its 6 per cent stake in the bank.
Ultimate Test: Teen Who Recited 2,000 Vedic Mantras Prepared For 12 Years
A teenager from Maharashtra has created history by memorising and reciting 2,000 sacred verses from the Shukla Yajurveda in a special Vedic style called Dandkarma Parayanam.
