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States challenge Donald Trump move to impose steep new H-1B visa fee
The H-1B programme, a cornerstone of the US skilled-immigration system and heavily used by Indian professionals, allows employers to hire highly trained workers in specialised fields
England artist sets new record with microscopic smiley face sculpture
Micro-artist David Lindon from England created a tiny sculpture called The Yellow Smiley Face, breaking his own world record for the smallest sculpture. The record was previously held after he made a piece called Red Lego Brick
Dikuna men, Im not Rehman Dakait, as you may have thought, I am Raymond Dacosta my screen name, my alter ego hello.
1.50 lakh crore road projects approved for Maharashtra, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
BJP leader Mr. Gadkari in detail briefed the media about the projects approved for Maharashtra
No court relief for Maha ex-min, kin in laundering case
Ex-waiters discharge plea rejected in case of 72L robbery at Mumbai cafe owners home
Advent festivity leads countdown to Christmas
Raj Thackeray criticises CM Fadnavis over rise in child abduction cases in Maharashtra
Mr. Thackeray has written a letter addressed to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, where he criticised the Mahayuti-led government for neglecting critical issues of public safety
Mumbai: Woman blackmails and extorts 1.5 crore from Goregaon lawyer, arrested
Mumbai: BMC to launch cleanliness competition Swachhata Manthan from Jan to Dec 2026
Mumbai: Elevated deck planned at Dadar station to ease rush at key WR hub
Navi Mumbai hospital needs ortheopedic tool for mishap victims
Father-son duo killed, 2 injured in Mumbai-Goa highway mishap
Navi Mumbai man duped by builder over six years, lodges complaint
Navi Mumbai: Uran residents to face two-day water cuts every week
Maharashtra: 2 held with Rs 11 lakh worth of drugs, ammunitions
Maharashtra: Police rescue missing woman, helps her get back to her kin
Shiv Sena MP: Lack of coordination has escalated cost of Thane-Mulund railway project
Thane: 2,000+ vehicles towed this year, traffic worsens
Maharashtra: 37% of Thane bakeries use coal, sparks pollution concerns
Tribunal dismisses 2004 road accident death compensation claim
Transmen cricket team from Karnataka prepares for first national outing
When the team of eleven play their first match against the Maharashtra team on December 15, every run will be hard-earned, scored after a longer innings off the field
Penthouse in Alibaug sold for a record 33cr
Shiv Sena MP: Set up medical college, cancer care at hospital in Thane
Thane: 3rd man arrested for murder of teen over Ludo game
Mumbai: CM Devendra Fadnavis to perform bhoomi pujan of Exotic Bird Park at Mulund
Raut: Shah Aims To Checkmate Fadnavis Using Shinde
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has claimed Union home minister Amit Shah is deliberately empowering Eknath Shinde to curb Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnaviss rising influence
In a first in the country, Rajasthan HC to hear cases on two Saturdays a month to cut backlog
JAIPUR: In a major step to tackle the mounting backlog of cases, the Rajasthan High Court will now hold proceedings on two Saturdays every month, making it the first high court in the country to officially increase its number of working days to expedite the disposal of pending cases. The decision follows an initiative by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant, who recently wrote to all high courts urging them to consider increasing working days to reduce case backlogs. Sources said the decision was taken during a full court meeting of the Rajasthan High Court, where all judges agreed to amend the court calendar for the coming year. As a result, the number of working days will rise from 210 to over 230 annually. Welcoming the move, former Rajasthan High Court judge Justice Panachand Jain told The New Indian Express that the decision aligns with the principle of natural justice, which calls for justice to be simple, quick and expeditious. Working on two Saturdays is absolutely justified. Justice delayed is justice denied as the old saying goes. So when the court holds more hearings, the number of pending cases is bound to decrease, he said. On the likely impact, the former judge added that even if a small percentage of cases are disposed of faster, it would still be a significant achievement. Even expediting two percent of cases is meaningful. This should be seen as a beginning, and more such steps are needed, he said. Along with extending working days, the High Court has also decided to launch a pilot project to further ease judicial workload. Under this initiative, one evening court each will be set up at the magistrate level in Jaipur and Jodhpur. A committee comprising Acting Chief Justice Sharma and Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati will be formed to take further decisions related to this project. The decision coincides with a two-day West Zone Regional Conference currently underway in Jaisalmer under the chairmanship of CJI Justice Surya Kant. The conference, themed Advancing the rule of law through technology challenges and opportunities, is focusing on digital court infrastructure, the use of technology and artificial intelligence in judicial processes, and the modernisation of court functioning. Nearly 20 judges of the Supreme Court are participating in the conference, along with judges of the Rajasthan High Court and over 100 district and sessions judges from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Mumbai: Senior citizen couple arrested for fatal stabbing in shop space dispute
Adilabad: Hilltop Temples Attracting Devotees Due to Location, Ambience
Kailash Tekidi Temple is on a hill within the reserve forest on the Telangana-Maharashtra border. Devotees from both the states visit the temple to have darshan.
Mumbai: Animal activists challenge state orders on removal of stray dogs from sensitive areas
Bombay high court grants 5 days parole to 93 blasts convict for wifes treatment
GOAT Tour: Organiser of Messi`s Kolkata event arrested hours after stadium chaos
Satadru Datta, the main organiser of the Lionel Messi`s Kolkata event was taken into custody by Bidhannagar Police at Kolkata airport, where he had gone to see off Messi and his entourage on their way to Hyderabad
Maharashtra govt. unhappy with Jitendra Singhs statement on IIT-Bombay, Minister tells House
Mumbai is a matter of pride and identity for Maharashtra, says Ashish Shelar
Messi in Kolkata: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose condemns chaos
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose condemned the chaos during Lionel Messis visit to Kolkata, calling it a dark day for sports lovers. He blamed poor planning and policing, ordered action against organisers, refunds to fans and sought a judicial enquiry
Police use mild force as chaos erupts at Messis GOAT Tour event in Kolkata
Police used mild force to disperse angry fans at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata after chaos erupted during Lionel Messis GOAT Tour event over alleged mismanagement. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee later apologised and ordered a judicial enquiry
Messi in Kolkata: Fans alleges event as `massive scam`
What was billed as the biggest sports show of the year turned chaotic in Kolkata as fans protested poor management during Lionel Messis appearance, accusing organisers and VIPs of hogging the football legends time and demanding ticket refunds
The Union Government on Saturday announced it has so far seized assets worth Rs 92 crore through a multi-agency coordinated action against Naxalite movements across the country. In a statement, the BJP-led Centre said it had inflicted severe moral and psychological damage on what it described as urban naxals by tightening control over their information networks. To meet the firm target of making the country completely Naxal-free by March 2026, the government has created a dedicated vertical in the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which has seized Rs 40 crore, state authorities have seized an additional Rs 40 crore, while the Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 12 crore, the statement said. Simultaneous action has inflicted severe moral and psychological damage on urban Naxals and tightened control over their information warfare networks, it added. Giving exhaustive details of action taken against the Maoist extremists, the government said only three districts remain most-affected by Naxalism in 2025 compared to 36 in 2014. In 2025 so far, 317 Naxals have been neutralised, 862 arrested and 1,973 surrendered, it said. A total of 28 top Naxal leaders have been neutralised, including one Central Committee Member in 2024 and five in 2025, it said. Listing out major successes by security forces, the government said 27 hardcore Naxals were killed in Operation Black Forest, 24 surrendered in Bijapur on May 23, 2025, and 258 surrendered in October 2025 across Chhattisgarh (197) and Maharashtra (61), including 10 senior Naxals. Total Naxal-affected districts have been reduced from 126 in 2014 to just 11 in 2025. Fortified police stations increased from only 66 until 2014 to 586 constructed in the last 10 years, it said. Police stations recording Naxal incidents dropped sharply from 330 across 76 districts in 2013 to merely 52 in 22 districts by June 2025. In addition, 361 new security camps have been established in the last six years and 68 night-landing helipads have been built to strengthen operational reach. The government has adopted a unified, multi-dimensional and decisive strategy against Naxalism, replacing the scattered approach of previous governments, the statement said. The government has also given a parallel push to improve infrastructure in the Naxal-infested zones with 12,000 km of roads constructed in the areas between May 2014 and August 2025. Projects for a total of 17,589 km have been approved at a cost of Rs 20,815 crore, ensuring all-weather connectivity and mobility in previously inaccessible areas, it said. A major project to improve mobile connectivity was also undertaken with 2,343 (2G) mobile towers installed at a cost of Rs 4,080 crore in the first phase, followed by 2,542 towers sanctioned in the second phase with an investment of Rs 2,210 crore, of which 1,154 are already installed. Additionally, under the Aspirational Districts and 4G Saturation schemes, 8,527 (4G) towers have been approved, with 2,596 and 2,761 towers, respectively, now functional, dramatically improving communication and intelligence reach in core Naxal zones, it said. Banking services were promoted in the Naxal zones with the setting up of 1,804 bank branches, 1,321 ATMs and posting of 37,850 banking correspondents to give deep financial inclusion a boost. The government also opened 5,899 post offices across 90 districts with coverage at every 5 km, bringing banking, postal and remittance services directly to remote communities previously under Naxal influence, it said. The actions of the government in the last 11 years have ensured that the naxal violence has fallen over 70 per cent, civilian and security-force casualties have plummeted, top Maoist leadership has been systematically neutralised, and thousands of cadres have chosen mainstream life over armed struggle, the statement said. While pockets of resistance remain and complete eradication demands sustained vigilance till the declared deadline of 31 March 2026, the trajectory is unmistakable: the ideological and territorial backbone of the Naxal insurgency has been broken, paving the way for lasting peace and development in regions long deprived of both, it said. (With inputs from PTI)
MoS Pankaj Chaudhary likely to be new UP BJP chief; CM, nine other leaders propose his name
LUCKNOW: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to get its party chief for the Uttar Pradesh unit on Sunday. The nomination process for the election of the new state chief took place at the BJP headquarters in the state capital here on Saturday afternoon, with Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary leading the race. Chaudhary filed his papers, and his name was proposed by 10 senior BJP leaders, including UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. According to sources, Chaudhary is almost certain to get elected unopposed, as no other leader has filed nomination papers. However, a day ahead of the nomination process, BJP national general secretary (organisation) BL Santhosh arrived in Lucknow and met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. An organisational meeting was also held at CMs residence on Friday night. Amid intense political activity, Union Minister Piyush Goel, appointed as the election officer by the party, arrived in Lucknow on Saturday along with central election observer Vinod Tawde, and Pankaj Chaudhary who is believed to be a close aide of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. While Pankaj Chaudhary was being considered as the front-runner for the post of UP BJP chief, the arrival of former Union Minister Sadhvi Nirajan Jyoti at the party office on Saturday morning added to the buzz of voting, as she is also being considered as a candidate. Moreover, the name of Union Minister BL Verma had also been doing the rounds for the post. The party chief was supposed to be elected in January 2025, but was delayed due to assembly elections in Maharashtra and Bihar. According to party leaders, Piyush Goyal will complete the election process on Sunday. BJP sources said that the party had zeroed in on an OBC face in Pankaj Chaudhary to lead the state. Chaudhary, a seven-time BJP MP from the Maharajganj Lok Sabha constituency of eastern Uttar Pradesh, is regarded as one of the party's cadre. He started his political career in Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation. In 2024, he defeated Congress candidate Virendra Chaudhary by a margin of over 35,000 votes to enter the Union Cabinet. A prominent OBC Kurmi leader, Chaudhury filed his nomination on Saturday in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, along with several senior party leaders and central representatives. Hailing from Gorakhpur, Chaudhary is being seen as a choice by the party to counter the oppositions PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) narrative, while also consolidating OBC support ahead of the panchayat elections next year and the 2027 Assembly polls. Chaudhury has been a member of the Union Cabinet since 2021. If elected as the Uttar Pradesh BJP president, he would become the fourth Kurmi leader to head the party in the state, following Swatantra Dev Singh, Vinay Katiyar, and Om Prakash Singh. He is set to replace Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary, a Jat leader from Moradabad.
Messi`s event organiser detained, will refund ticket prices to spectator: Cops
According to the police, the event saw serious crowd management issues, which led to inconvenience and disappointment among spectators. Police intervened after complaints were received regarding poor arrangements and lack of proper control at the venue
Project Udaan: 4,000 students participate in practice exam in Gadchiroli
The police said that the practice test was conducted at the Gadchiroli Police Headquarters and at 74 public libraries set up under the One Village, One Library initiative across police stations, sub-posts and outposts
Mamata Banerjee after chaos at Kolkata stadium as `Sincerely apologise to Messi`
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ordered a high-level enquiry and apologised to Lionel Messi and fans after chaos erupted at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata over alleged mismanagement during the football icons brief appearance
Mahayuti will contest all local polls together, says Maharashtra BJP chief
The announcement comes in the backdrop of acrimony between ruling alliance partners during the recent local body elections where they were seen poaching each others candidates, leaders
Delhi weather update: City air quality plunges to very poor, AQI hits 393
Several areas were categorised as having Severe air quality. Anand Vihar recorded the highest AQI at 436, shrouded in thick toxic smog. Other locations, including Ashok Vihar (435), ITO (425), DTU (426), and Nehru Nagar (427), also reported critically poor air quality in the Severe category
2 businessmen held for mis-declaring chemicals, evading huge duty
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested two chemical traders, Ankit Mehta and Maulik Kothari, for allegedly evading over Rs 22 crore in customs duty. The traders are accused of mis-declaring imported chemicals from China, suppressing country of origin and Bill of Lading details to avoid higher duties.
UP: Girl kidnapped, raped multiple times over 25 days; accused held
BALLIA: A man was arrested here for allegedly kidnapping a 17-year-old girl and taking her to Mumbai and Pune, where he raped her multiple times for around 25 days, police said on Saturday. The accused, Baburam (21) kidnapped the girl on November 14. Based on her fathers complaint, a case was registered against the accused, they said. Chitbaragaon Station Officer (SO) Dinesh Pathak said the minor was rescued from an area under the police station. She told police that Baburam kidnapped her and had taken her to Mumbai and Pune in Maharashtra, where he raped her. Based on her statements, sections related to rape under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act have been added to the case, the officer said. The accused was arrested the accused on Friday near the Dharmapur intersection, and he was sent to jail after completing the necessary legal formalities, Superintendent of Police Omvir Singh said.
1.5 Lakh Crore Road Works Approved for Maharashtra: Gadkari
The Union minister said road works of Rs 50,000 crore have been approved for the Pune region, and construction will begin in the next three months
Road works of 1.50 lakh crore have been approved for Maharashtra: Nitin Gadkari
The works will begin in the next three months, he told reporters on the premises of the Vidhan Bhavan, where the State legislature session is underway
Maharashtra records cold morning as interiors dip below 10 degrees Celsius
In the coastal regions, Dahanu recorded a minimum of 15.3 degrees Celsius with 71 per cent humidity, while Ratnagiri reported 17.1 degrees Celsius and 41 per cent humidity. Harnai experienced warmer conditions, with a low of 21.4 degrees Celsius and dry weather
Cancelled our honeymoon plan: Fans flock to see Lionel Messi in Kolkata
Notably, this is the first time since 2011 that Messi has visited India. Back then, the legendary footballer visited Kolkata and played a friendly match at Salt Lake Stadium, where Argentina defeated Venezuela 1-0
Messi mania grips Kolkata as thousands welcome Argentine icon on Saturday
The Barcelona legend`s 2.26 am touchdown in the early hours of Saturday sent the city into a frenzy
Road works of Rs 1.50 lakh crore have been approved for Maharashtra: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved road projects worth Rs 1.50 lakh crore for Maharashtra. These significant infrastructure developments are set to commence in the next three months and will be completed by 2026. Key projects include a new Pune-Sambhajinagar expressway and an elevated road in Pune.
Bombay High Court directs elections forBuldhanaWaqf Trust in two months
Controversy erupted when Waqf Tribunal invalidated the 2019 election of trustees and annulled Maharashtra State Waqf Boards approval of their change report, leading elected trustees to seek relief from High Court
Shivraj Patils last rites performed with state honours; Om Birla, Kharge present
Latur, Dec 13: The last rites of veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Shivraj Patil were performed with full state honours in his home district Latur in Maharashtra on Saturday, with many top leaders in attendance. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre were among those present. A prominent member of the Lingayat community, Patil was buried in [] The post Shivraj Patils last rites performed with state honours; Om Birla, Kharge present appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lionel Messi virtually unveils his 70-foot statue in Kolkata
Football legend Lionel Messi virtually unveiled a massive 70-foot statue at Sree Bhumi Sporting Club in Lake Town, Kolkata, during his GOAT Tour India 2025, drawing huge crowds and sparking celebrations among fans across the city
Resident doctors in Maharashtra face systemic neglect, says statewide survey
Central MARDs statewide survey across 18 government medical colleges reveals failures in safety, accommodation and infrastructure, urging government intervention
Maharashtra FYJC admissions for 2025 are now open for a special round, starting today at 2 pm, to fill remaining vacant seats. Students who missed earlier rounds, fresh applicants, and those who cleared supplementary exams can register online until December 14. Allotment results will be out on December 15, with confirmation required by December 17.
Mahayuti does not want LoPs in state legislature as its afraid of opposition: Sanjay Raut
Mumbai, Dec 13: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday said the ruling parties should be ashamed for not having leaders of the opposition in the Maharashtra legislature, claiming it reflects their fear of the post and weakens democratic processes. Speaking to reporters, Raut also criticised Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule over his remarks suggesting the creation of a separate state of Vidarbha, allegedly backed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Raut said Shiv Sena (UBT) would strongly oppose any move [] The post Mahayuti does not want LoPs in state legislature as its afraid of opposition: Sanjay Raut appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Survey flags hazardous pesticideusein South Asia;MaharashtrasYavatmalcotton belt under spotlight
A community-based study across four countries finds 87% of farmers use pesticides; India reports highest share of highly hazardous chemicals.
Maharashtra Unveils MahaCrimeOS AI, Indias First Cybercrime AI Platform
Maharashtra has taken a significant leap in digital governance and public safety by unveiling MahaCrimeOS AIIndias first AI-powered platform
Suggestion to release goats in forest to curb leopard attacks laughable: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik has suggested that forest officials release goats in large numbers in forests to stop leopards from entering human settlements in search of prey
Ajit Pawars comments came against the backdrop of a notice issued by the deputy registrar to the firm of his son, Parth Pawar
Land deal row: Revenue officials should have refused faulty registrations, says Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said officials should have refused illegal land deal registrations, amid scrutiny of a Pune sale involving his sons firm. He denied a legislative amendment was meant to protect Parth Pawar, stressing accountability lay with registering authorities, not lawmakers.
BJP set to elect new UP President; senior leaders to file nominations today
Maurya asserted that the BJP remains committed to a transparent electoral process within the organisation, contrasting it with the Samajwadi Party
Preservationists sue to halt Trump`s 90,000-sq-ft White House ballroom project
The Trust had previously called for a pause in construction in letters to the National Capital Planning Commission, the National Park Service, and the Commission of Fine Arts.
Israel signs 10-year strategic space agreement with NASA
We are now committed to the next national goal: training the first Israeli female astronaut.
Israel, US Navies complete joint exercise `Intrinsic Defender`
The exercise was designed to strengthen and maintain the long-standing cooperation between the navies, expand and improve the response to maritime threat scenarios and conduct mutual operational learning, said the IDF (Israel Defence Forces)
Skydiver left dangling 15,000 feet after parachute entangles on airplane tail
The pilot and 16 other parachutists on board the Cessna Caravan that day were not hurt
Reddit challenges Australias ban on social media use by teens
California-based Reddit Incs suit filed in the High Court follows a case filed last month by Sydney-based rights group Digital Freedom Project
EU set to freeze Russian assets over Ukraine war, Orban criticises move
Russias central bank calls move illegal; threatens to file lawsuits in arbitration court to recover damages
SIT files murder charges in Zubeen Garg death case, four accused named
Murder charge slapped on four despite Singapore cops no foul play line
Retail inflation rises to 0.71 per cent in Nov on higher food and fuel prices
Fuel and light inflation for November was 2.32 per cent against 1.98 per cent in October 2025
Global blockbuster Ozempic injection now available in India
India gets Ozempic as Novo Nordisk rolls out weekly diabetes jab known worldwide for slimming effects
Thane Central Prison holds first naming ceremony of inmates baby
Thane Central Prison witnessed its first-ever naming ceremony for an infant daughter of a woman inmate. The heartwarming event, organized by the Nanhe Kadam foundation, featured traditional songs and a special reveal of the baby's name. This initiative highlights the prison's efforts to support mothers and children within its complex.
14,526 children died in last three years in Maharashtra: State Health Minister
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals have set thetarget of reducingthe NMR to less than 12 per 1000 births
With polls round the corner, the disconnect between raja and praja is stark. While politicians talk bird parks, golf courses, world-class projects, Mumbaikars want good roads, clean air, and safe commutes
Voting should be made a breeze for the elderly
Some of the committees recommendations to make voting more senior-friendly strike a chord
Gallery at Mumbais CSMVS trains lens on Indias links with ancient world
Stipends late, 1/3rd resident docs forced to take loans: Survey
Central funds forJalJeevanMission pending since Oct. 2024: Maharashtra Minister tells Assembly
BJP Finalises Alliance Pact With Shiv Sena For BMC Polls
The decision follows Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavans meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah earlier this week. On Thursday night, Mr. Chavan also held discussions with deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on the upcoming polls.
Nadella, Fadnavis Launch Maharashtras Cybercrime AI
MahaCrimeOS AI is designed to augment officers with AI tools so they can resolve cases faster and more efficiently, combining human expertise with responsible innovation.
BMC to auction 6-acre Century mill land in Worli in Mumbai, base Rs 1,348 crore
Thane: MPCB chairman directs remedies to control AQI
Congress stalwart Shivraj Patil passes away at 90
PTI Latur Veteran Congressman Shivraj Patil, who served as the Lok Sabha speaker and was Union home minister during the 26/11 attacks, passed away at his hometown Latur in Maharashtra on Friday morning, family sources said. Patil (90) passed away at his residence Devghar after a brief illness, they said, adding his funeral will be [] The post Congress stalwart Shivraj Patil passes away at 90 appeared first on The Navhind Times .
50% water cut, Thane residents to get 12 hours of water supply daily
Navi Mumbai: House break burglary at Matheran chief officers New Panvel residence, FIR filed
