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Maharashtra's 'Organised Crime' Solution To Sale Of 'Gutkha' Around Schools
Cracking down on the sale of 'gutkha' and other prohibited substances near educational institutions, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act will be amended,
`No airline will cause hardship to passengers`, says Aviation Minister Naidu
He further said that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has already issued notices to IndiGo and that the airline is being held fully accountable for the chaos caused by its internal crew-rostering failures
Gautam Adani defends India`s development path, highlights push for green energy
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani said the conglomerate will invest over USD 75 billion in the energy transition space in the next five years, with a major focus on renewable energy
Parliament Winter Session: No scarcity of key anti-TB drugs in central
The Centre told the Rajya Sabha that there is no scarcity of essential anti-tuberculosis drugs in central and state warehouses and adequate buffers are in place
Citizens rescue 13-foot whale shark entangled in fishing net in Kerala`s Kollam
This rescue marks Kollam districts first recorded whale shark rescue and the 50th along the Kerala coast since the launch of the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) Save the Whale Shark Campaign in 2017, in collaboration with the Kerala Forest Department and supported by Oracle
Centre approved Shivaji Maharaj statue at revamped CSMT, says Fadnavis
Replying to a query, the CM said the statue has been included in the large-scale redevelopment plan of the heritage station. Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Bhaskar Jadhav raised the issue, pointing out that although CSMT was renamed after the Maratha warrior king, a suitable statue was not constructed
Maharashtra: Two injured after human-leopard conflict at Nagaon
Two residents of Nagaon village near Alibags Nagaon beach were injured in a humanleopard conflict on Tuesday, triggering panic in the area. Forest officials and NGO RESQ CT have launched a rescue operation to capture the leopard safely
Major fire breaks out at Ramesh Dyeing building in Punes Sadashiv Peth
According to officials, the blaze began on the terrace and rapidly spread downward, sending thick plumes of smoke across adjoining lanes. People in nearby buildings rushed out as the situation intensified
18-year-old arrested for raping schoolgirl in Pune
The accused met the child on the road, offered to drop her to school on his motorcycle, but instead took her to a secluded spot where he sexually assaulted her and threatened her with dire consequences if she revealed the matter
Eknath Shinde inaugurates 51st Parliamentary Study Camp in Nagpur
Addressing the youth participating in the camp, Shinde said that every decision taken in the legislature shapes the lives of millions, and therefore, students must understand the real-world working of parliamentary processes
Maharashtra SEC announces revised voter list schedule for municipal corporation polls
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has updated the timeline for preparing voter lists for upcoming municipal corporation elections. Deadlines for publishing final ward-wise lists and polling station lists have been extended. Municipal officials are advised to seek technical assistance if needed. The election dates themselves are still to be announced.
Maharashtra: Latur Police arrest four gang members involved in burglary
In a major breakthrough, Latur Police arrested four members of a burglary gang linked to 23 house-breaking cases. Valuables worth Rs 4.37 lakh, including gold, cash, and two stolen bikes, were recovered. The arrests were made after a tip-off on the Latur-Barshi Road, while three accused remain absconding
Nagpur HC stays proceedings in Rs 400 crore CBI loan fraud case against MLA Ratnakar Gutte
The Bombay High Court has put a temporary halt to a 400-crore bank loan fraud case against Gangakhed MLA Ratnakar Gutte. The court restrained the Chief Judicial Magistrate in Nagpur from proceeding with charge framing or hearings. Gutte argued the CBI case mirrors an existing Maharashtra CID case. The High Court has given the CBI four weeks to respond.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis confirms harassment by a policeman and techie led to a doctors death, as handwriting verification supports her claims.
Opposition leaders stage protest on Vidhan Bhavan steps over farmers' issues
On the second day of the Maharashtra Assembly's Winter session, Opposition leaders accused the government of delaying the purchase of soyabean, which resulted in farmers selling the produce well below the Minimum Support Price
Tsunami hits coastal areas; authorities warn of aftershocks in northeast Japan
Japan began assessing damage and warned of aftershocks after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake off its northeastern coast injured at least 33 people and triggered a tsunami
Aviation regulator seeks revised IndiGo schedule by Dec 10
The DGCA has directed IndiGo to reduce its winter flight operations by 5 per cent across sectors following high cancellations and inability to run the approved schedule efficiently
Goa nightclub fire: Owners fled to Thailand hours after deadly fire, police say
A massive fire at the nightclub, some 25 kilometres away from Panaji, on late Saturday night killed 25 persons. The deceased comprised 20 employees of the nightclub and five tourists, including four from Delhi
Nagpur Kabaddi Player Dies By Suicide After Husband Fails To Get Her Promised Job
Kiran Suraj Dadhe, a kabaddi player from Nagpur, Maharashtra, died by suicide after alleged harassment and unfulfilled job promises by her husband Swapnil Jaydev Lambghare.
Nagpur Kabbadi Player Dies By Suicide. Was Upset Husband Didn't Get Her Promised Job
A kabaddi player in Maharashtra's Nagpur has allegedly died by suicide after her husband didn't get her a job he promised her before getting married.
Opposition stages protest at Vidhan Bhavan over farmers issues
Leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, including Congress`s Vijay Wadettiwar, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aditya Thackeray, NCP (SP) Shashikant Shinde, among others, gathered on the steps of the Vidhan Bhawan and raised slogans
Original documents recovered in Pune land deal scam linked to Ajit Pawars son
Police also recovered the original document pertaining to the PoA, which was given to Tejwani by 272 original watandars of the 40-acre land. The PoA authorised Tejwani to re-grant the mahar watan land in the name of the original land owners
Civil aviation minister to address Lok Sabha on IndiGo flight disruptions
In his Rajya Sabha remarks, the Minister clarified that the problems faced by passengers were linked to the airlines internal crew rostering and operational planning, rather than the Aircraft Maintenance and Scheduling System (AMSS)
PM Modi is no longer the Prime Minister he once was: Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi targeted the BJP for calling the debate on the Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha, alleging that they consider themselves superior to Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders who laid down the foundation of the country
Arunachal Pradesh will remain an integral part of India, says MEA
Jaiswal said India expects China to abide by established global aviation norms and raised concern over the treatment of Indian citizens at Chinese airports
India calls for free, fair and inclusive elections in Myanmar
Myanmar`s military leadership plans to conduct voting in three phases starting December 28, with balloting expected to stretch through January
Bombay High Court recruitment 2025: The Bombay High Court has released its recruitment notification for 2025, inviting applications for 2,381 posts including clerk, driver, peon, and Steno across Bombay, Nagpur, and Aurangabad. Eligible candidates domiciled in Maharashtra can apply online from December 15, 2025, to January 5, 2026, via bombayhighcourt.nic.in. The recruitment involves written exams, skill tests, interviews (for clerks), document verification, and medical checks. Post-wise qualifications, age limits, and application fees are detailed in the official notification.
Trump calls EU fine on X nasty, says Europe is moving in very bad directions
Trump took aim at what he described as a nasty 140 million dollar EU penalty against Elon Musk`s X platform, admitting he did not have full details but using the issue to underscore broader worries
Trump targets India over alleged rice dumping, says tariffs will fix issue
Trump held a roundtable in the White House on Monday with representatives of the farming and agriculture sector as well as key members of his cabinet, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. He announced USD 12 billion in federal aid for farmers
New deep-sea species discovered 13,123 ft below surface during mining test
The findings indicate that the overall ecological impact of the mining activity was milder than feared, but there was still a decline in biodiversity along the tracks left by the mining vehicle.
Mahayuti Set To Fight Maharashtra Civic Polls Together, Fadnavis-Shinde Hold Key Meet
The ruling Mahayuti alliance will contest the upcoming municipal elections across the state, including Mumbai and Thane, together.
Indonesias first baby panda makes public debut, showing strong health
The mother, 15-year-old Hu Chun, gave birth to Satrio Wiratama nicknamed Rio on November 27 at the park in Cisarua, West Java province
Woman who blackmailed Son Heung-min jailed for four years in South Korea
She splurged the cash on luxury goods, before she and an accomplice surnamed Yong tried to extort a further 70 million from the Los Angeles FC star. Son contacted the police, leading to their arrest
Volodymyr Zelenskyy heads to London for high-stakes peace talks
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was due to gather with Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the British leaders 10 Downing St residence
Caught On Camera: Bike-Borne Men Steal Luggage From Moving Bus In Maharashtra
Police in Beed beefed up highway security after robberies on the SolapurDhule highway after a viral video shows theft near Beed.
Goa cracks down on Romeo Lane chain after nightclub fire kills 25
A state police team also left for Delhi on Sunday to search for the property promoters Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra against whom a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered
Ten Maoists carrying Rs 2.36 crore bounty surrender in Madhya Pradesh
The Maoists, including four women, laid down their modern weapons, including AK-47 and INSAS rifles, in front of Yadav on Sunday. They were part of the Bhorsadev area committee of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist)
Dileep acquitted, six convicted in 2017 Malayalam actress assault case
The verdict was pronounced by Ernakulam Principal Sessions Judge Honey M Varghese, who had concluded the hearing in the lengthy trial on November 25, in a tightly packed court room
Lucknow Diary | Monk returns for SIR documents after 36 yrs
A monk, who returned to his parental place after 36 years, was forced to seek police assistance when his family refused to recognise him and withheld his documents when he returned to Dharamangadpur village in the Sajeti police station area of Kanpur to collect papers needed for the SIR exercise. Sajeti police station officers intervened and, having verified his identity through the documents he carried, permitted him to take his marksheet and related records. Monk Sarvesh Sachan, known as Kallu, son of Indrapal, had left home in 1989 after graduating from DAV College in Kanpur and lived as a monk at Tauni Devi Dham in Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, for about 36 years. States milestone in renewable energy Marking a historic achievement in renewable energy journey, UP has surpassed the milestone of 3,00,000 solar installations rising to number three position after Gujarat and Maharashtra. Of the 9,83,915 applications, 3,00,654 installations were completed, bringing the states total solar capacity to 1,038.27 MW delivering clean, affordable energy. Key initiatives like the PM Surya Ghar Yojana and the states new solar policy established robust infrastructure, ensuring transparent processes, digital monitoring and timely installations taking the state ahead of path of economic transformation. The existing capacity creates opportunities. Stall No. 26 in Kashi a big draw for visitors Stall No. 26 at Namo Ghat in Varanasi is drawing visitors in hordes as it features IIT Madrass innovation-based education initiative Vidyashakti based on the theme Tamil Karkalam (Learn Tamil) at the ongoing Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0 exhibition. The initiative is giving a new dimension to Tamil language learning by integrating digital tools. In line with the event theme, the model demonstrates how a language can be made simple, engaging, and accessible through simulations, gaming, quizzes, and interactive digital content. Launched in 2021, Vidyashakti has been making STEM learning interesting in 10 UP districts. Namita Bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@newindianexpress.com
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Humans like to believe that good things never end, until they do. Ive always known that one day, this columns topic would be about saying goodbye. That day is today
Schools across India are closed on December 9, 2025, due to weather disruptions, elections, and strikes. Jammu & Kashmir faces a cold wave, Kerala holds local elections, cyclone rains affect Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra sees closures due to a teachers' strike.
Now, citizens need to beware of flying objects, too
The 69-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest, head and arms due to the incident and was admitted to a hospital to undergo treatment
It had to take literary and theatre icon Shanta Gokhales honest and thoughtful acceptance speech at a recent books awards ceremony to remind us to never forget the ones behind the scenes who make our busy lives easier
Ready for 1 week, new KEM burns ward waits for CM
Australian univ in global top 100 all set to offer business courses at Mumbai campus from next year
4 companies shortlisted to run Mumbai Monorail operations by April 2026
Rahul in legal trouble for faking Himachal domicile to lead rugby association
Actor Rahul Bose faces allegations in Himachal Pradesh regarding a questionable domicile certificate, reportedly secured to qualify for Rugby Federation president. A member of Shimla's royal family claims Bose failed to establish a state rugby body as promised, while simultaneously obtaining a domicile certificate from Himachal Pradesh despite holding one from Maharashtra.
Renowned social activist Baba Adhav passes away at 95; PM Modi condoles
Veteran socialist leader and prominent activist Dr Baba Adhav, a renowned figure in Maharashtra's labour and social justice movements, passed away in Pune on Monday evening at the age of 95 years. He had been undergoing treatment at the Poona Hospital.
Model held for selling drugs in Bhopal; seizures worth 1.6 lakh
Maharashtra: Five months after murder, Palghar cops arrest 5 from Nashik
Pune man arrested by Mumbai police for possession of unlicensed pistol and live cartridge
No maintenance claim by former babu, HC junks orders to evict son from his bungalow
Maharashtra: Two minor girls sexual assault another minor girl at observation home
End Of 'MMC' Zone: From Red Bastion To Only 6 Maoists Running For Cover
Ten days. 33 surrenders. And for the first time in more than three decades, the Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh (MMC) special zone, once the toughest Maoist theatre in central India, has shrunk to a single-digit count.
Training aircraft crashes in MP; villagers rescue pilot, trainee
According to eyewitnesses and preliminary investigation, the plane suddenly began to descend due to a technical glitch. It might have lost power, and one of its wheels got entangled in the high-voltage line for a while
Veteran activist Baba Adhav passes away; CM Fadnavis, Rahul Gandhi express grief
Veteran social activist Baba Adhav had been admitted to a private hospital 12 days ago after his health suddenly deteriorated. He was placed on life support during his treatment but died at 8.25 pm following cardiac arrest, his aide Nitin Pawar said
Malavika Mohanan shares glimpses from her tiger safari
Actress Malavika Mohanan, who thinks the tiger is her spirit animal, is at present in Tadoba National Park in Maharashtra, clicking pictures of the majestic animal to her heart`s content.Taking to her Instagram page to share pictures shot at the park, Malavika Mohanan penned a post titled Chasing Tigers.
India's resolution on wildfires gains traction at UNEA-7 with mounting biodiversity losses
NAIROBI: A draft resolution on strengthening the global response to wildfires, one of the 15 key texts being negotiated at the seventh UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), opened to broad support on Monday, even as delegations signalled early fault lines around finance and the framing of wildfire risk within climate and biodiversity strategies. The resolution, led by India and backed by a wide cross-regional group, seeks to anchor international cooperation on wildfire prevention, preparedness, and ecological recovery at a time when extreme fire events are rising dramatically across continents. United Nations Environment Programme and Grid-Arendal jointly produced a report Spreading Like Wildfire: The Rising Threat of Extraordinary Landscape Fires which projects fires could increase by up to 50% by the end of the century, with profound implications for biodiversity, air quality, climate mitigation, and public health. The resolution draws from this science and responds to calls for a coordinated, fire-ready global framework. India called for collective action while insisting that decisions remain rooted in equity, common but differentiated responsibilities (CBDR), and full respect for national circumstances. The intervention set the tone for negotiations, where several countries expressed unease with prescriptive language that would require integrating wildfire risk reduction into national climate plans or biodiversity strategies. Despite these concerns, the draft enjoys wide consensus on the need for strengthened early warning systems, community-centred fire management, regional cooperation on transboundary smoke and fire events, and recognition of Indigenous Peoples knowledge in landscape stewardship. The proposal to mandate UNEP to develop a Global Framework for Forest Fire Managementcovering risk mapping, satellite monitoring, rapid response mechanisms, and capacity-buildingwas particularly well received. However, finance remains a heavily bracketed section of the wildfire resolution, with negotiators working through multiple options for how UNEA should reference international support, sources told TNIE. Several paragraphs addressing assistance for countries in mobilising and accessing resources from international financial institutions, the Green Climate Fund, and other relevant funds continue to attract diverging views, especially where specific mechanisms are listed. Text highlighting nature credits, payments for ecosystem services, green bonds, climate-linked finance, and insurance instruments also appears in bracketsdelegations remain split on whether these should be included at all or referenced only in general terms. Brackets likewise surround proposals that UNEP or the Global Fire Management Hub support countries in preparing projects and finance-ready proposals, with some delegations insisting this assistance must be provided strictly upon request. Other bracketed options extend this support specifically to developing countries, including those in arid and semi-arid landscapes, where wildfire recovery financing is described in the text as remaining underdeveloped. Sources said member states, particularly developed countries, were urged to continue and enhance mobilisation of financial resources to assist developing nations with integrated fire management and wildfire resilience. This language also remains under negotiation, reflecting broader debates on whether differentiated expectations for developed countries should be reflected in the final text. Overall, delegations are still working to determine the scope and clarity of financial references, the role of UNEP and related entities in supporting access to funds, and whether the final text should explicitly signal differentiated responsibilities. Wildfires affect nearly 100 million hectares each year, destroying carbon sinks, worsening air pollution, and threatening livelihoods, especially in developing countries. But, the global spending remains skewed towards firefighting rather than prevention and resilience-building, a gap the resolution aims to correct. In India, forest fire incidents rose sharply in 202425, with over 2.38 lakh alerts recorded nationwide and a steep 56% increase in Maharashtra alone, as per the official data presented by the Union environment ministry in the Parliament last week. With most delegations signalling willingness to work toward consensus, negotiators say the resolution is well-positioned for adoption, provided compromises emerge on finance wording and the references tying wildfire governance to climate and biodiversity planning.
IndiGo cancellations down to 98 in city but flyers anxious
Former Maharashtra CM Chavan warns of aviation monopoly, seeks breakup of IndiGo
Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan says IndiGos dominance and Tata Groups growing share threaten competition; urges government to split carrier and revive national airline
Earthquake of 7.2 magnitude strikes off Japan`s coast, triggers tsunami alert
Japan`s Meteorological Agency said that the magnitude 7.2 quake struck off the coast of Aomori and Hokkaido. It issued an alert in the region for a tsunami of up to 3 metres (up to 10 feet).
Mumbai minimum temperature drops to 18.4 degrees as cool spell continues
Maharashtra Legislature Recites Full Vande Mataram
It is a tradition of the legislature to recite the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram on the first day of every session: Vidhan Sabha speaker Rahul Narwekar and Vidhan Parishad chairperson Ram Shinde
At site of Shivajis victory, Mumbai-Pune Expressway missing link engineers conquer Sahyadri again
Security forces hunt for Maoist gold, weapon dumps in forests across four states
Hyderabad: As more and more Maoists surrender or perish in encounters, security forces have intensified search operations, finding gold and weapons deep inside the forest area in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana. Maoists collected levy, a form of tax on contractors, industries, big farmers and big businessmen to support their activities. This revenue was 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 .
Vashi road works raises concerns over loss of mature trees
Goa nightclub`s co-owner vows support for families of 25 fire tragedy victims
Meanwhile, police teams have been sent from Goa to Delhi to arrest the management of the `Birch by Romeo Lane` club, located in North Goa`s Arpora area. An inferno at the nightclub, around 25 kilometres away from Panaji, broke out late on the night of December 6, killing 25 people
Congress leader Navjot Kaur suspended from party for Rs 500 crore CM remark
Navjot Kaur Sidhu was placed under suspension by PPCC chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring. Her remark, made while asserting that her husband Navjot Singh Sidhu would return to active politics only if the Congress declared him its CM face, has triggered sharp political backlash
Swede who fell from 2 bldgs was drunk, may have lost way: Cops
10 days, 33 surrenders leave Naxal ranks in MMC Zone on brink of collapse
BHOPAL: Ten days and 33 surrenders have shrunk the number of armed Naxal cadres to single digits, for the first time in more than three decades in the Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh (MMC) Special Zone. The CPI (Maoist) MMC Zone comprises bordering districts of the three neighbouring states MP, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh including Balaghat district and parts of Mandla district (MP), Rajnandgaon, KCG, MMA and Kabirdham districts of Chhattisgarh, and Gondia district of Maharashtra. Around 40-45 armed Naxal cadres were active in two major parts of the MMC Zone. Three Dalams, Khatiya Mocha, Bhoramdev and Borla, formed the Kanha-Bhoramdev Division in the northern MMC Zone, covering Balaghat and Mandla districts of MP and Kabirdham district of Chhattisgarh. At least two Dalams, Malajkhand (including the defunct Tanda Dalam cadres) and Darre Khasa, formed the Gondia-Rajnandgaon-Balaghat (GRB) division in the southern MMC Zone, where cadres armed with AK-47s, INSAS rifles and Under Barrel Grenade Launchers (UBGLs) remained active. A series of bulk surrenders began on November 28, when 11 Darre Khasa Dalam cadres, led by MMC Special Zonal Committee spokesperson Vikas Nagpur alias Anant, surrendered in Gondia (Maharashtra). Nagpure had recently appealed for an end to armed struggle and sought time from the CMs of the three BJP-ruled states to surrender, amid intense pressure from joint anti-Naxal operations. Just nine days earlier, on November 19, cadres of the same Darre Khasa Dalam had killed Ashish Sharma, a young inspector of MP Polices elite Hawk Force, in an encounter at the tri-state border. Before surrendering with 10 cadres, Nagpure had left behind four armed cadres, likely to persuade other Dalam members. who later surrendered in Chhattisgarh on Monday. Nine days later, Madhya Pradesh reported its biggest-ever Naxal surrender when ten cadres of the KB Division surrendered before the MP Chief Minister in Balaghat district on Sunday (December 7). They collectively carried a bounty of Rs 2.36 crore, including two top leaders MMC Zone secretary Surendra alias Kabir Sodi and Special Zonal Committee Member Rakesh Odi alias Manish. This surrender ended the northern MMC Zones KB Division and its three Dalams, effectively freeing the non-tourist forest areas of the Kanha National ParkTiger Reserve from the LWE presence. On Monday, the surrender of MMC Zone head and CPI (Maoist) Central Committee member Ramder, along with 11 cadres of the Malajkhand Dalam (GRB division), nearly cleared the southern MMC Zone of Naxals, leaving only six armed cadres on the run. Two cadres from Ramders Malajkhand Dalam and four from Nagpures Darre Khasa Dalam are still absconding. They may also surrender soon due to mounting pressure under the Surrender or Get Eliminated policy, a senior MP police officer told TNIE. Earlier, between November 1 and 6, eight other wanted cadres including two women, Sunita and Taruna had surrendered in MP and Chhattisgarh. In the last 38 days, around 40 LWE cadres have surrendered in the MMC Zone. Only six remain. Once they surrender or are neutralised the armed Naxal presence, already nearly wiped out in MP due to the 22 surrenders on Sunday and Monday, will disappear from the entire MMC Zone, the officer added.
Mumbai: FIR registered against 3, after bouncers assault customer at Bandra West club
Air India a/c attached for failing to honour contract given to travel operator in Mumbai
19-year-old rioting case: Kalyan court in Maharashtra acquits 10 accused over lack of evidence
Youth injured in hit-and-run bike accident in Mumbai, dies a week later
Fliers continue to suffer as Indigo cancels 112 flights from Hyderabad Airport
Passengers at Hyderabads Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) on Monday continued to experience a harrowing time as the airline cancelled 112 flights. Indigos services for the seventh consecutive day remained disrupted
CM Fadnavis says Vande Mataram to be discussed in next legislature session
Responding to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackerays allegation that the BJP was imposing a ban on the national song, Fadnavis said it was the Congress that had limited its recitation. Earlier, speaking to reporters, Thackeray had alleged that the BJP misuses the national song
IndiGo refunds Rs 827 crore to passengers; returns 4,500 bags
An IndiGo spokesperson said, We have optimised our operations and reduced cancellations, with advance notifications sent to passengers. Our on-time performance has improved to 91 per cent across the network
Tide Now Supports Over 1 Million Small Businesses in India
Gen Zs and millennials make up over 85% of Tide’s MSME community — a powerful reminder that young India is steering the country's entrepreneurial momentum Tier 2, 3, 4 and beyond cities driving growth with over 96% members (MSMEs) on the platform, from towns like Bareilly, Bhopal, Murshidabad, Lucknow and North 24 Parganas Tide , the UK’s leading business management platform, today announced that it has surpassed 1 million members (MSMEs) in India. This rapid growth reflects the deep trust that Indian small businesses — from nano to micro and emerging SMEs — have placed in Tide to simplify how they register, run and grow their businesses. The platform has doubled adoption since its launch in December 2022. India has emerged as Tide’s largest and fastest-growing market globally in member acquisition, showcasing the success of its India-first strategy and strong product-market fit. Gurjodhpal Singh, CEO, Tide in India, said, “ This milestone is more than a number — it’s a story of trust. In just under three years, one million Indian entrepreneurs have chosen Tide to be their partner in growth. This reflects our commitment to helping small businesses – who have been gravely underserved – save time and money by giving them business critical tools across finance, admin and related commercial services that they need, to grow. India is where some of Tide's most innovative products are being developed, creating strong use-cases to be implemented globally .” A trusted business partner for India’s entrepreneurs Tide’s success has always been rooted in scaling responsibly and delivering real-world impact. The company is doing so by building a unified, highly-connected digital platform that reduces the burden of business finance and admin. Over the past year, Tide has delivered product innovation at pace across India with products including: Bill Payments: SMEs in India can pay their utility bills with no extra costs and earn rewards. The product is backed by enhanced security. Udyam Registration: Enabling MSME registration and access to priority government benefits including low-interest loans, subsidies on electricity certifications, protection against delayed payments, etc. GST Registration: help obtain a Goods & Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN), enabling compliance, marketplace selling, input tax credit claims, and vendor trust. Scheme Discovery: Smart matching of government benefits and subsidies to business eligibility. Fixed Deposits Intermediation: Helping SMEs to earn competitive returns on their balances in a seamless and paperless experience. NCMC Card Integration: A single smart Tide card that doubles up as a national mobility card, accepted across multiple transport modes. Structured partners: Provides disbursement of funds to freelancers and vendors via a secure partner portal. Analytics on spending deliver real-time data so SMEs can make faster decisions about cashflow, a key pain point for SMEs. Tide’s member make-up Tide’s growth in India is being driven by a new generation of business owners, with over 85% (865,000) of its members under the age of 40, including 58% Gen Z and 42% millennials—reflecting the strong entrepreneurial momentum among India’s youth. And, with our oldest member at 95, simply proves that it’s never too late to do what you love. The platform is scaling rapidly across emerging business hubs, with 63% of its members from states such as Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra, and a majority comprising small and micro entrepreneurs like local retailers, freelancers and service-led solopreneurs. With strong adoption in Tier 2, 3, 4 and beyond towns namely Bareilly, Bhopal, Murshidabad, Lucknow, North 24 Paraganas, Jaipur, Firozabad, Ghaziabad, Shahjahanpur and Kota — with not a single Tier 1 city in the top 10 — Tide is playing a significant role in enabling the digital transformation of India’s most underserved business communities. Championing entrepreneurs beyond business tools Tide believes progress happens when entrepreneurs are supported not only with products — but with recognition, access and ecosystem change. Women in Business mission: On track to bring 500,000 women entrepreneurs onto the platform by 2027. Tide’s Bharat Women Aspiration Index brings forth voices from beyond metros to shape better policies for women entrepreneurs across Tier 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 towns in India. Udaan Chronicles: Tide’s flagship mentoring roadshow, created to help small business owners in semi-urban and rural India, brings expert-led mentoring directly to entrepreneurs who lack access to formal networks and financial resources. UK-India collaboration: Enabling SME expansion across borders through industry delegation. Contributing to critical dialogue shaping future trade for small businesses under the provisions of the UK-India FTA. Tide’s progress in India is rooted in accountability and global investor backing. The company recently secured a $120 million strategic investment, in a funding round led by TPG. Tide is also deepening its long-term commitment to India — with a £500 million investment over the next five years, starting 2026. This investment underscores India’s role as a cornerstone of Tide’s global growth strategy, which will be used to fuel product innovation tailored for Indian SMEs, technology and AI-led development and expansion of Tide’s financial ecosystem — including payments, credit, and investment solutions. Tide’s strategy in India emphasises digital inclusion — to bring formal financial and business services to underserved entrepreneurs outside major metros, in smaller towns and rural clusters. This approach aligns with the Government of India’s efforts to formalise and digitise MSMEs and increase their access to credit, markets and exports. Among some of the exciting new features to be launched next year, include investments, acquiring, insurance, easy access to formal credit, banking services and advanced payment acceptance solutions. Tide is here to make managing business smoother and more successful. About Tide Launched in 2017, Tide is the leading business management platform in the UK. Tide helps SMEs save time (and money) in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related admin services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting. Tide has nearly 800,000 SME members in the UK (14% market share) and 1,000,000 SMEs in India. Tide launched in Germany in May 2024 and in France in September 2025. Tide has also been recognised with the Great Place to Work certification three years in a row. Tide has been funded by Anthemis, Apax Digital Funds, Augmentum Fintech, Creandum, Salica Investments, Latitude, LocalGlobe, SBI Group, Speedinvest and TPG, amongst others. It employs more than 2,500 Tideans worldwide. Tide’s long-term ambition is to be the leading business management platform globally. www.linkedin.com/company/tide-banking twitter.com/TideBusinessIND www.instagram.com/tidebusinessindia/ www.facebook.com/TideBusinessIndia
Delhi: Here is how family`s Goa vacation turns tragic in nightclub fire
A long-awaited Goa holiday for a Delhi family ended in tragedy after a deadly nightclub fire in Arpora claimed four members of the same family
Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP for remarks over `Vande Matram`
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticised the BJP for politicising Vande Mataram, saying those who did not participate in the freedom struggle are now lecturing others on its values
Delhi Traffic Police issue advisory ahead of UNESCO event at Red Fort
In view of the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Delhi Police, in a post on social media platform X, informed that special traffic arrangements will remain in force between 8 am and 9 pm throughout the event period from Monday to Saturday
Indigo cancellations under probe, government warns of strict actions
IndiGo flight cancellations: Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the government has begun an inquiry into IndiGos mass flight cancellations and will take strict action to set an example for the aviation industry
Fadnavis launches Flag Day Fund, says it`s major support for soldier`s families
CM Fadnavis said that while the life of a martyred soldier is priceless, the government has strengthened its support system by increasing financial assistance for their families from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 1 crore
Crypto TDS crosses Rs 500 Cr as Maharashtra, Karnataka drive collections
Often called punitive by traders, a 1% TDS is levied on the sale, transfer, and spending of virtual digital assets, applying to all transactions where the income is taxable in India, including those involving offshore platforms.
Sri Lanka floods: Navy deploys 4 more warships to deliver relief materials
The deployment includes INS Gharial and three Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessels LCU 54, LCU 51 and LCU 57 which have been tasked with transporting critical Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) supplies
