Rahul Gandhi to visit violence-hit Parbhani on Monday
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Maharashtra's Parbhani city on Monday to meet the families of two persons who died following violence there earlier this month.
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi, labeling him the 'leader of propaganda' and 'panga', citing Congress's recent electoral defeats and Gandhi's alleged involvement in a parliamentary clash. BSP leader Mayawati criticized both BJP and Congress for politicizing Ambedkar's legacy. The clash, sparked by Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar, resulted in injuries to two BJP MPs.
Mumbai: Spiritual leader receives death threat; case registered
Spiritual leader Ashutosh Pandey reported receiving a death threat while traveling from Uttar Pradesh to Maharashtra. A case has been filed against an unidentified caller at Vile Parle police station in Mumbai. Pandey claims he received similar threats in Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident.
Obviously some ministers are unhappy: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar acknowledged that some ministers are unhappy with the portfolios assigned to them in the new cabinet, which includes a high number of ministers. Pawar said that the work on pending projects will begin soon after the ministers take charge of their respective ministries. The budget session of the Maharashtra legislature will commence on March 3.
'Some are unhappy': Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on portfolio allocation in Maharashtra government
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar acknowledged some ministerial dissatisfaction after portfolio allocations. Pawar, retaining the finance ministry, assured pending projects would resume after the election-related delays. The budget session is scheduled for March 3. CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Shinde will hold key portfolios like home, urban development, and public works.
NHRC seeks ATRs from Centre, Maharashtra government on plight of sex workers in Mumbai
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) sought Action Taken Reports (ATRs) on the issues of human trafficking, prostitution and plight of sex workers in different locations in Mumbai within eight weeks from the Secretary, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India, New Delhi, the Chief Secretary, Govt. of Maharashtra and the DGP, Maharashtra. Acting on a petition filed by noted human rights activist and Supreme Court lawyer, Radhakanta Tripathy, the NHRC sought the deatiled reports from the authorities concerned within eight weeks. The petitioner, Tripathy, has raised the issue of human trafficking, sexual harassment, torture of minor girls and women in Mumbai Red light areas, due to the alleged failure and negligence of the government of Maharashtra. Tripathy has submitted that the infamous Kamathipuram is one of the largest red-light areas, where more than 1500 destitute marginalized women inhabited 300-year-old dilapidated buildings. Each room is as small as 20 Square feet hotspot for transmission of diseases like TB, AIDS, HIV, STDs among others. Citing the plight of the victims in some other red ight areas in Mumbai, Tripathy has requested the Commission to seriously consider the issues raised in the petition. According to sources, after the action of the NHRC on the petitions of Tripathy, in cases of redlight areas like G B Road, Delhi the Government of Delhi has come up with action plans including a sex worker Policy in the State. Also, his petitions in the NHRC on similar issues in Sonagachhi, Kolkatta and Bhubaneswar the State governments are actively considering the issues with visible result. Tripathy also put forth the plight of sex workers during COVID across India and the NHRC also issued certain advisories subsequently. The petitioner alleged inaction, negligence and failure of the center and State government, the abominable phenomenon continues unabated till date. The Apex rights panel has alo sought reports from the authorities on social, legal and health points of view and rehabilitate the victims properly. The NHRC also asked the authorities to submit an action taken report on the compliance of the directions of the Supreme Court laid down in the Budhadev Karmaskar against West Bengal state case. The NHRC order stated the Authorities to ensure the needful action, and submit their action taken reports in eight weeks.
AIMIM leader, 49 others booked during protest against Amit Shah in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
A case has been filed against AIMIM leader Imtiyaz Jaleel and 49 others for staging an unauthorized protest in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The protest, held on Saturday at Paithan Gate, was in response to Shah's remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Parliament. The demonstration occurred during a curfew and without prior permission. The police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), but no arrests have been made.
There is something fishy...: Congress' Nana Patole after Centre amends election conduct rules
Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole criticized recent amendments to election rules, alleging the state government's return to power involved stealing the mandate. He questioned the Election Commission's transparency, citing concerns over restricted access to electronic documents like CCTV footage.
PM Modi praises surge in `Made in India` products in Kuwait
Earlier on Sunday, he received a rousing ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour in Kuwait during his state trip to the Gulf country. The Emir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, was also present during the ceremony
Four women, 9-year-old boy killed in Christmas market attack in Germany
Authorities said 200 people were injured in the incident, 41 of whom are in serious condition
Uddhav, Raj Thackeray seen together at...
Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin Raj Thackeray, who heads the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, came together at the wedding of the latter's nephew in Mumbai on Sunday.
Rahul Gandhi to visit violence-hit Parbhani on Dec 23; BJP dubs it as 'drama'
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition, will visit Parbhani, Maharashtra, on Monday to meet the families of two individuals who died after violence erupted earlier this month. The violence followed the vandalism of a Constitution replica near Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's statue. The state BJP has criticized Gandhi's visit, calling it a drama.
Number of active companies in India climbs 54% in just five years
India witnessed a 54% surge in active companies over the past five years, reaching 1.78 million by October 2024. Robust economic growth, eased regulations, and decriminalization of minor offenses fueled this expansion. Maharashtra leads with the most active companies, while Uttar Pradesh saw significant growth, surpassing several other states.
Tigress which strayed from Similipal Tiger Reserve spotted in West Bengals Purulia
Kolkata/Baripada: Forest personnel are monitoring the movement of a tigress which strayed from Odishas Similipal Reserve Forest and is currently in West Bengals Purulia district, an official said Sunday. The three-year-old tigress brought from Maharashtra to Similipal Reserve Forest is fitted with a radio collar and is currently located in the Bandwan area of Purulia []
Jewellery store salesman shot dead by two bike-borne men in Thane
Thane: A 25-year-old jewellery store salesman was killed after two unidentified persons fired at him and his employer in Shahapur in Maharashtra's Thane district, a police official said on Sunday. The incident took place at 10:30pm on Saturday when deceased Dineshkumar Manaram Chaudhary, his employer and one more person had called it a day and were waiting outside Mahalaxmi Jewellers in Gotheghar area, the official said. Two motorycle-borne persons fired some rounds, which hit Chaudhary, who succumbed to his wounds some time later at a hospital in Thane. He passed away in the early hours of Sunday. They stole a bag Chaudhary was carrying, the Shahapur police station official said. Chaudhary was a salesman with Mahalaxmi Jewellers, Senior Inspector Jitendra Thakur said, adding the motive of the incident remains unclear. A probe has begun under the supervision of Deputy Superintendent of Police Milind Shinde. Road blocks have been set up in several places in the district to nab the assailants. CCTV footage from the area as well as stretches of Mumbai-Nashik highway are being checked to ascertain their route of escape, the official informed. The firing incident has caused widespread discontent among the business community in the area, with the Shahapur Trade Association asking police to nab the culprits as quickly as possible.
Six killed in Nelamangala Highway crash, including tech CEO, family
A devastating accident on the National Highway in Nelamangala, Bengaluru, claimed the lives of six individuals, leaving behind a scene of horror. The victims, including Chandram Yegapagol, a 46-year-old tech CEO, and five of his family members, died instantly in the collision. Yegapagol, who resided in Bengalurus HSR Layout, was the CEO and managing director of IAST Software Solutions, a company he founded in 2018. Originally from Morbagi village in Maharashtras Sangli district, he had an impressive academic background, holding a diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from GPT Gulbarga and a Bachelor of Engineering from the renowned National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal. Yegapagols career was marked by significant leadership roles at prestigious companies such as Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions, KPIT Technologies, and Great Wall Motor in China. His wealth of experience helped him establish IAST Software Solutions, which grew to employ over 100 skilled engineers and had a global reach, with a wholly owned subsidiary in Shanghai and partnerships with companies in France and Japan. The company also expanded its operations to Pune. In the tragic accident, Yegapagol was accompanied by his wife Gurabai, his sister-in-law Vijayalaxmi, his two children, and a niece, all of whom perished at the scene. According to preliminary police investigations, the accident occurred when an Eicher truck, transporting heavy aluminum pillars, lost control. The driver, reportedly trying to avoid another vehicle, veered off the road and crossed the median. The truck then crashed into a Volvo car traveling toward Tumakuru, resulting in a catastrophic impact that severely damaged the vehicle. Before coming to a stop, the truck also collided with a tempo, though the damage to the tempo was minimal. Nearby CCTV footage captured the horrifying moment of the collision. Police are currently examining the footage as part of their ongoing investigation.
Male tiger travels 500 kilometres from Tipeshwar sanctuary to Solapur district
A male tiger, born in Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, has made an incredible journey of 500 kilometres to reach the Solapur district, where its presence has raised concerns over cattle attacks. The Maharashtra Forest Department is monitoring the situation closely.
Sharad Pawar dials Fadnavis to discuss...
Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchanra Pawar president Sharad Pawar on Sunday had a telephonic conversation with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis about the murder of a sarpanch in Beed and the death of a man following violence in Parbhani.
Real-Life Action Scene In Cinema Hall, Smuggler Caught During Pushpa 2 Show
Moviegoers watching a late-night show of Pushpa 2 at a multiplex in Maharashtra's Nagpur witnessed a real-life action scene as police rushed into the cinema hall and arrested a man wanted in murder and drug cases.
Maharashtra Portfolio Allocation: Fadnavis Keeps Home Ministry, Shinde Gets Urban Development
| Maharashtra Portfolio Allocation: Fadnavis Keeps Home Ministry, Shinde Gets Urban Development In New Maharashtra CabinetMaharashtra Portfolio Allocation: The BJP-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra announced the much-awaited portfolio allocation on Saturday with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis keeping Home Ministry. NCP leader Ajit Pawar will look after the Finance and Planning Departments in the state Cabinet.As many as 39 ministers took oath on December 15 as the highly-anticipated cabinet expansion of the new BJP-led Maharashtra government finally took place after over a week of negotiations. While 33 legislators were sworn in as cabinet ministers, six took oath as ministers of state. n18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
From reel to real: Drug smuggler caught from theatre during Pushpa 2 show
Nagpur: Moviegoers watching a late-night show of Pushpa 2 at a multiplex in Maharashtra's Nagpur witnessed a real-life action scene as police stormed the cinema hall and arrested a man wanted in murder and drug cases. The dramatic arrest of Vishal Meshram shortly after midnight on Thursday left the packed audience stunned, but police assured them that they could continue enjoying the movie as they nabbed the accused and took him away. Meshram was on the run for 10 months and was eventually tracked down after police learnt about his interest in the recently-released film, an official from Pachpaoli police station said on Sunday. The gangster had 27 cases against him, including two of murder and drug trafficking, and was known for his violent tendencies, even attacking police in the past, he said. Authorities had been pursuing him relentlessly, using cyber surveillance and tracking his movements in a new sports utility vehicle (SUV), the official said. After tracking him on Thursday, police deflated the vehicle's tyres outside the cinema hall, located in central part of the city, to prevent his escape, he said. When police personnel entered the hall during the movie's climax, Meshram was engrossed in the film. The police surrounded him and made the arrest swiftly, giving him no chance to resist, the official said. Meshram is currently lodged in the Nagpur Central Jail and will soon be transferred to a prison in Nashik, the police said. Pushpa 2: The Rule, the blockbuster movie starring Allu Arjun, is a sequel to 2021's Telugu film Pushpa: The Rise. It was released on December 5 with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali and Malayalam.
34 people narrowly escape after bus plying on Mumbai-Goa highway catches fire
A sleeper bus carrying 34 passengers from Mumbai to Malwan caught fire near Kolad on the Mumbai-Goa highway late Sunday night. A loud bang alerted the driver, who quickly evacuated all sleeping passengers before the rear of the bus became engulfed in flames. Luggage was destroyed, but thankfully, no injuries were reported.
Students send bomb threat emails to schools to delay exams, Delhi Police reveals
Delhi Police uncovered that two students sent bomb threat emails to schools in Rohini to postpone exams. The students, who were unprepared for their exams, were later counselled and released.
Integrated blocks for launch of girders in Kalyan-Karjat section
Central Railway completed a major infrastructure upgrade. Tracks between CSMT-Kalyan and Kalyan-Karjat were impacted. Crews launched girders for a new road over bridge and foot over bridge. Work took place overnight to minimize disruption. Some trains were diverted. The upgrades will improve passenger experience and safety.
Brace for megablocks on Central Railway suburban today
Central Railway implemented megablocks on its suburban lines for maintenance. Main line fast services between Thane and Kalyan were affected from 10:40 am to 3:40 pm, diverting some Up trains to the slow line. Harbour line services between Thane and Vashi/Nerul were suspended from 11:10 am to 4:10 pm, impacting Trans-harbour lines.
Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent `friendly fire` incident,
The incident came as the US military conducted airstrikes targeting Yemen`s Houthi rebels, though the US military`s Central Command did not elaborate on what their mission was at the time.
Sukanta Majumdar: Mamata Banerjee won`t support ONOE as country benefits from it
Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Majumdar highlighted that in a democracy, everyone in the opposition has the right to speak, there is discussion.
Pakistan: 16 soldiers killed in terrorist attack on South Waziristan check post
The attack was carried out by terrorists in the region, which has been a hotspot for violent incidents since the breakdown of a fragile ceasefire agreement between the Pakistani government and the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in 2022.
Odisha`s 26 villages get recognition as Tsunami Ready by UNESCO
The preparedness activities in Odisha have drawn national and international attention.
Delhi`s AQI remains in `very poor` category at 388 amidst dense fog
Delhi`s Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the `very poor` category at 388, with a layer of fog covering the city and visibility reduced. Several areas recorded `severe` AQI levels, prompting health concerns.
CM Fadnavis presents development plan for Vidarbha and Marathwada
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis outlines a comprehensive development plan for Maharashtra, focusing on irrigation, industry, and infrastructure in Vidarbha and Marathwada. Key initiatives include support for farmers, Nagpur Metro phase 2, and funding for rural development.
Congress to hold press conferences in 150 cities demanding Shah`s resignation
Congress MPs and CWC members will conduct press conferences in 150 cities, demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his controversial remarks about Ambedkar in Rajya Sabha. Protests will continue with marches and memorandums submitted to President Droupadi Murmu.
Net forest cover rises, but decreases in biodiverse regions like Western Ghats
NEW DELHI: Indias net forest coverage increased by 1,445 square kilometres during 2021-23, but it lost the natural forest density in biodiverse-rich Western Ghats, Northeast, open natural ecosystems and mangrove forests, according to the biennial data released by the Central government on Saturday. According to the data, the total forest coverage increased from 21.71% of the countrys geographical area in 2021 to 21.76% in 2023. The tree cover increased from 2.91% to 3.41%. Union Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Bhupendra Yadav, released the 18th India State of Forest Report 2023 at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun. The report shows that Indias total forest and tree cover has increased to 8.27 lakh square kilometres (25.17%) in 2023 from 24.62% in 2021. The scrub area covered 43,622 sq km (1.33% increase) and the non-forest area covered 24,16,489 sq km (73.50%). The relatively higher increase in trees outside the forest areas is due to the governments promotion of agroforestry schemes, under which farmers plant trees around their fields. The report shows that tree cover increased in 21states and Union Territories, pointing to agroforestry. Further, mangrove forests declined by 7.43 km. Gujarat and Andaman reported highest decline, while Andhra and Maharashtra showed gains. The report underlines loss of about 47,000 sq km of all kinds of forest areas to non-forest use between 2011 and 2021. Further, the Western Ghats lost 58 km of forest over the last decade. Nilgiris district lost 123 km, while Uttara Kannada gained 160km.
A wheezing and congested sounding Francis, who just turned 88, urged the prelates instead to speak well of one another and undertake a humble examination of their own consciences in the Christmas holiday season.
German leaders mourn the marring of centuries-old tradition
Authorities identified the suspect as a 50-year-old who has been living in Germany for nearly two decades and practicing medicine there
Pak jails 25 for attacks on army HQ
It said that the convicts were awarded prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for attacking the military facilities.
In a sea of books on Mumbai, a new one dives deeper into its coastal riches, reimagining biodiversity in the wake of climate crisis
Maharashtra portfolios: Who got what
Maharashtra's new government has allocated ministerial portfolios. The Shiv Sena retained most of its previous portfolios. The BJP secured key departments like revenue and water resources. The NCP gained control of food and civil supplies, medical education, and other areas. Several ministers of state were also appointed with multiple responsibilities.
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Bengaluru IT firm CEO, 5 kin killed as container truck falls on SUV
A Bengaluru CEO, Chandram Yegapagol, his wife, two children, sister-in-law, and niece were killed when a container truck fell onto their SUV on NH48 near Nelamangala. The family was traveling to Sangli, Maharashtra, in a new Volvo XC90. Police confirmed Yegapagol was not at fault.
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Maharashtra Portfolios: Fadnavis Gets Home, Shinde Urban Development, Ajit Pawar Takes Finance
Nagpur: More than two weeks after he took the oath of office, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to his council of ministers, retaining the crucial Home department with him. Fadnavis will also handle Energy, Law and Judiciary, General Administration Department and Information and Publicity departments, an official statement said here. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was allocated Urban Development, Housing and Public Works Department (public enterprises). Ajit Pawar, another deputy CM, got Finance and Planning, State Excise. Notably, Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar had handled the Home and Finance, respectively, in the previous Eknath Shinde-led government. Leaders of the Shinde-led Shiv Sena had said they expected that their party would get the Home department. But BJP sources had indicated that the saffron party, which won 132 out of 288 seats in the November 20 assembly polls against the Shiv Sena's 57 and Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party's 41 seats, would not cede the important portfolio. The portfolios were allocated after the weeklong winter session of the state Legislature ended here earlier in the day. As many as 39 ministers had been sworn in on December 15, before the start of the session, while Fadnavis and his two deputies had taken the oath of office on December 5. The Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, NCP and Shiv Sena swept the assembly elections, winning 230 of 288 seats. Portfolios allocated to BJP ministers are -- Chandrashekhar Bawankule (Revenue), Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil (Water Resources- Krishna and Godavari Valley Development corporation), Chandrakant Patil (Higher and Technical Education, Parliamentary affairs), Girish Mahajan (Water Resources- Vidarbha , Tapi, Konkan Development Corporation and Disaster Management). Ganesh Naik has been given Forests, Mangal Prabhat Lodha Skill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Jaykumar Raval Marketing and Protocol, Pankaja Munde Environment and Climate Change, Animal Husbandry; Atul Save OBC Welfare, Dairy Development and Renewable Energy. Ashok Uike has been given Tribal Development, Ashish Shelar Cultural Affairs and Information Technology, Shivendrasinh Bhosale Public Works. Jaykumar Gore has been given Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Sanjay Savkare Textiles, Nitesh Rane Fisheries and Ports, Akash Fundkar Labour. Shiv Sena Ministers' portfolios: Gulabrao Patil Water Supply and Sanitation, Dadaji Bhuse School Education, Sanjay Rathod Soil and Water Conservation, Uday Samant Industries and Marathi language, Shambhuraj Desai Tourism, Mining, Ex-servicemen Welfare, Sanjay Shirsat Social Justice, Pratap Sarnaik Transport, Bharat Gogawale Employment Guarantee, Horticulture, Salt Pan Lands Development; Prakash Abitkar Public Health and Family Welfare. NCP ministers' portfolios: Hasan Mushrif Medical Education, Dhananjay Munde Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection, Dattatrey Bharne Sports ,Youth welfare and Minority Development and Aukaf, Aditi Tatkare Women and Child Development , Manikrao Kokate Agriculture. Narhari Zirwal has been given Food and Drug Administration, Special assistance. Makrand Patil has been given Relief and Rehabilitation, while Babasaheb Patil was allocated Cooperation. Among Ministers of States, Shiv Sena's Ashish Jaiswal has been given Finance and Planning, Agriculture, Relief and Rehabilitation, Law and Judiciary and Labour. BJP's Madhuri Misal has been given Urban Development, Transport, Social Justice, Medical Education, Minorities Development and Aukaf. Pankaj Bhoyar, also of BJP has got Home (Rural), Housing, School Education, Cooperation and Mining. BJP 's Meghana Bordikar has got Public Health and Family Welfare, Water Supply and Sanitation, Energy, Women and Child Development, Public Works (Public Enterprises).
Born in 1961, in Akola, Maharashtra, she served as the chairperson of Kamani Tubes.
Maharashtra's new government allocated portfolios a month after election results. Chief Minister Fadnavis kept Home while Deputy CM Shinde secured Urban Development, Housing, and Public Works. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar retained Finance and Planning, gaining Excise. Shinde's control over key urban bodies solidifies his position as second in command.
Double murder: Shifting 40 Ajni cops for assembly duty affected patrolling
Cinema sting: Pushpa 2 screening leads to dramatic arrest of fugitive druglord
IIM-Nagpur embarks on early Rs 227 crore expansion amid student, activity surge
Central India College of Pharmacy, Lonara, distributes 3,000 Ashwagandha saplings
Datke inaugurates Khasdar Krida Mahotsav office
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Jain International School student Akshit wins declamation competition
SFS School of Excellence leaves a mark in carol singing contests
Young innovators of Sandipani School shine at Aurora 3.0
Amravati murder case: 5 sentenced to life imprisonment
Gadchiroli To Be Maoist-Free In 3 Years: Fadnavis
Operation Muskan rescues 210 missing individuals in Chandrapur
CM declares Rs20,000 per hectare bonus for paddy farmers
Electrifying Udit Narayan Rocks Khasdar Mahotsav
Cop suspended after planting bullet to frame bank manager
Maha begins crackdown & deportation of illegal Bangladeshi migrants
Recce not needed to kill mosquitoes: Rane on Raut
Improve or MLAs will go from 20 to 2: Shinde to UBT
MLA Pravin Datke proposes ambitious development initiatives for Nagpurs progress
Spl security bill sent to joint panel for review
90 flautists to pay tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain
Portfolio allocation delay unrelated to assembly session progress, asserts: Samant
Consider Tada courts unused land to expand Arthur Road jail capacity: MLC Sachin Ahir
Jadhav slams govt over portfolio delays, farmer suicides
CM announces crackdown on Bangladeshis
Covid lessons hinting at better public healthcare are ignored
Blurring lines: Students juggle academics & ambitions in gig economy era
Govt shielding Beed sarpanch murder accused
Wont interfere with 2.5L/mth interim payout order to ice-cream parlour: HC
Bombay High Court rules absconding accused eligible for default bail, clarifying legal controversy
Hacking of betel nut trees in Mumbai: No FIR yet
Severe shortages in Maha public health system: CAG
Hit by SUV, 4-yr-old dies, teen detained
8.5cr donation for Bhavans SPIT from two alumni
4 catamarans halted over lack of docus; sunk ferrys licence revoked
Cops arrest couple for duping doc of 3.3cr
In relief to taxpayers, HC orders extension of date for revised return
23 deputy collectors inducted into IAS cadre in Maharashtra
15 States, UTs will be part of 2025 Republic Day parade, Delhi tableau not approved
NEW DELHI: The proposal for tableau of the Delhi Government for Republic Day 2025 was not approved by the expert committee. The tableaus from 15 States and Union Territories have been selected for next years January 26, told the defence sources. The tableau selection in the past has been drawing controversy keeping which this year the Defence Ministry has proposed a roll-over plan for States and UTs to showcase their tableaux. A three-year agreement was signed for 2024, 25 and 26 under which every State and UT would get a chance to present atleast once during the three years, said sources. As for selection The expert committee looks into various aspects of theme, concept, designs and visual elements. Out of the original 15 selected, the expert committee didnt approve the tableau proposal of Delhi, the source added. Coming to the Delhi Government's proposal, the reason behind it not getting selected is not immediately known. While in the two decades Delhi has presented tableau seven times, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh were selected again. On it, the sources said that there were several States that in the last two decades presented more number of times than the former two. Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh Maharashtra and Assam have been represented multiple times. The tableau selection process ahead of RD parade 2024 had drawn controversy as Delhi, Punjab and Karnataka had alleged discrimination as their proposals were rejected. The screening committee under the Ministry of Defence follows an elaborate screening mechanism to select participants for the parade. The expert committee is comprised of artists and Padma awardees representing various fields. It is this committee that decides on the theme, aesthetics and criteria and screens proposals from various from States, UTs and Government departments.
Consider Tada courts unused land to expand Arthur Rd jail
Hyderabad: Swift action of woman constable saved Rs 4.65 lakh
Hyderabad: The swift action of woman head constable K. Deena and her coordination with three banks within one hour has saved Rs 4,65,859 a cyberfraud victim. Her presence of mind in alerting three banks and having the fraudulent amounts frozen was appreciated by the Hyderabad police. A 45-year-old victim was lured by a fraudster who posed as the managing director of a company, Solar Planet Solutions, on Saturday. He offered to deliver a solar power unit to the victim's house, got Rs 5,17,500 transferred to his firm account and turned off his mobile. Talking to Deccan Chronicle, K. Deena, a woman head constable at the SR Nagar police, narrated the events. The complainant entered SR Nagar police station at 12 pm in a panic. He was in a deep shock and sweating. I first offered him a glass of water asking him to be seated. While recording the victims statement, I simultaneously informed the NCRB portal and collected the acknowledgment. Then, from her device, I saw the UPI number that cited the fraudsters current account in Canara Bank in the name of Solar Panels. I issued a notice to Canara Bank informing them about fraudulent activity and asked them to hold the amount of Rs 5 lakh that got transferred. The nodal agency of the bank could freeze Rs 4,65,858, Deena said. Then I sent another notice to the SBI where the fraudster had another current account in the name of Solar panels informing that that Rs 80,000 fraudulent amount has been credited in their bank. They were able to freeze Rs 62,000. By then, the fraudster understood that they were being watched and withdrew Rs 18,000 through an ATM in Maharashtra, she added. I will always be grateful to Deena. As I could not afford to pay high electricity bills, I have decided to get a solar energy unit installed at my place. I had only Rs 17,500 and borrowed another Rs 5 lakh from my friend trusting the fraudsters. If the police had not blocked the fraudsters account, I would not have gotten back my money. I almost lost hope till the women police officer swiftly helped to get my money back, the victim said. I appreciate her dedication and detection that saved a poor man's money, that too within an hour, a senior police officer from the west zone said.
Shiv Sena (UBT) likely to go solo in BMC election
Mumbai: After a crushing defeat in the recent Maharashtra Vidhan sabha elections, cracks are appearing in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance as Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday hinted that his party may contest the upcoming Mumbai local body polls independently. The Sena (UBT)s hold in Mumbai is undisputed. It is necessary for Mumbai that Sena (UBT) wins in the city otherwise Mumbai would be separated from Maharashtra by the ruling alliance, said Raut. If we had more seats to contest in Mumbai (during the assembly polls), we would have won them, he added. The Shiv Sena, before its split, had controlled the BMC, Indias richest municipal corporation, for 25 consecutive years from 1997 to 2022. The Uddhav Thackeray-led party contested the April-May Lok Sabha elections in alliance with Congress and Sharad Pawars NCP under the banner of the MVA and won three out of the six seats in Mumbai. However, it could not repeat its impressive performance in the Vidhan Sabha polls, as it won only 10 of the 24 it contested out of the total 36 seats in the city. Party workers demand that Shiv Sena (UBT) should contest the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections on its own. Uddhav Thackeray will take a decision after meeting the workers, said Raut. However, the Sena (UBT) leader clarified that the MVA still exists in the state. Even before this, when we were in alliance with the BJP, we had contested elections separately. The MVA will continue in the Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and Nashik civic bodies, he said. Rauts remark comes after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde confirmed that the ruling Mahayuti alliance, consisting of the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, would contest the BMC elections as a united front. Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar, however, said it appeared that Rauts statements stemmed from frustration. They are an independent party and if the Sena wishes to go independent, its their choice. We are willing to contest in an alliance, but since Raut has presented Sena (UBT)s stance of going solo, we must seek clarity, he said. The BMC elections are expected to be held very soon as the term of the previously elected representatives in the BMC ended in March 2022. Since then, the BMC has been operating without elected representatives for nearly three years, including the COVID-19 period.
New 9.7km phase of Metro 3 to connect Worli by Mar 25
Rahul Gandhi to meet Parbhani victims family on December 23
Bureaucrats are trying to cover up the matter and it is quite clear how caste has played a major role in this case, says Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress chairman
Excise officials, police out to trap drug peddlers and NY revellers
Hyderabad: Around 40 SIT teams formed by the state excise police, armed with 500 new drug detection kits, will maintain strict vigil on drug consumers, trafficking of banned substances and high-level sale across the state on New Year eve. The SIT teams are likely to make surprise checks in all areas under the GHMC jurisdiction till December 31. As part of this drive, they have been conducting checks on those coming from Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. They are also conducting regular checks in trains coming from Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, sources in the excise department said. Strong cases will be registered against all those consuming NDPS drugs and non-duty paid liquor in private or public parties, said V. B. Kamalasan Reddy, director of enforcement prohibition and excise, TG. He said that they will be conducting narco tests on suspects using a special drug detection kit box, which will be the first time the TG excise department will be using such narco kits. Apart from this, the excise department is maintaining surveillance on vehicle movements to trap those transporting non-duty paid liquor and drugs from other states.
