Shiv Sena-UBT Criticizes Central and Maharashtra Governments Over Law and Order Issues
Shiv Sena-UBT demands resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah amid rising lawlessness in Maharashtra, citing threats to public figures. Shiv Sena-UBT Criticizes Central and Maharashtra Governments Over Law and Order Issues
Laws penalising having more than 2 children have lost relevance: SC
Supreme Court referred the validity of a two-child disqualification provision under Maharashtra law to a larger bench, saying such laws raise concerns over reproductive autonomy under Article 21
Raj Thackeray's MNS cancels Dipotsav in Mumbai over drought, urges restraint during Diwali
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray announced the cancellation of Dipotsav this year to address the severe drought. He urged the citizens to celebrate Diwali mindfully in light of the challenges faced by farmers. The state government declared 85 percent of Maharashtra drought-hit following inadequate rainfall. An interim aid of Rs 5,000 has been announced for affected farmers before the festival.
Telangana CM asks Irrigation officials to continue dialogue with Maharashtra on Tummidihatti barrage
Punjab records 2,196 stubble-burning incidents; 494 FIRs registered
According to a report by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), covering the period up to Tuesday, November 3, authorities have also imposed environmental compensation (EC) in 636 cases
US midterms: Two African American candidates achieve historic victories
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has made history as the first African American woman elected governor in the US, winning Georgia's race. Republican Byron Donalds is projected to become Florida's first African American governor, marking two historic milestones in the 2026 midterms
Shiv Sena(UBT) targets Centre, Maha govt over extortion threats, bulletproof shield for Big B
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on the Centre and the state government, Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Wednesday cited visuals of megastar Amitabh Bachchan greeting fans from behind a bulletproof glass enclosure as evidence of a total breakdown in law and order under the current administration. In a sharp editorial in the party's mouthpiece, 'Saamana', the Thackray camp targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, asserting that the state of public safety in the country has deteriorated to an alarming low. The editorial noted that the 84-year-old cinematic icon -- a national treasure with no political enmities -- was forced to wave at his weekly fans outside his Juhu bungalow, Jalsa, enclosed within bulletproof glass following a recent threat perception. Pointing to recent firing incidents near actor Tiger Shroffs vehicle and extortion demands served to bullion merchants in Nagpur, the editorial questioned why high-profile film personalities, business tycoons, and ordinary citizens are living under constant siege. The Uddhav Thackeray camp questioned why criminal syndicates, particularly the Lawrence Bishnoi network, continue to operate with apparent impunity. It alleged that a Home Ministry decree preventing state police forces from taking Bishnoi into custody from Gujarats Sabarmati Jail has effectively granted the jailed gangster an invisible security blanket. Mocking the ruling leadership's political rallies and claims of handling national security, the editorial asserted that an administration unable to protect its top citizens and dismantle basic criminal networks has lost its moral authority, and called for Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation. While the ruling leadership stages high-profile rallies under heavy police protection, ordinary citizens, builders, and film icons live in constant terror. How many citizens can the state furnish with specialised defence shields? asked the editorial. The editorial concluded by highlighting the stark contrast between the government's boasts of political dominance and its failure to guarantee basic physical safety for prominent public figures and business owners across Maharashtra.
Fadnavis says Maharashtra Police's Dial 112 response time cut to 3 minutes
Fadnavis attributed the improvement to the use of modern technology and digital monitoring systems, which he said ensure accountability at every stage of the emergency response process
'Drunk' cop rams car into Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar's bungalow gate
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US midterms: Indian-American Democrats Suhas Subramanyam win re-election
Indian-American Democrats Suhas Subramanyam and Aruna Miller were projected to win re-election in the US midterm polls. Meanwhile, Pia Dandiya led Florida's congressional race, while Republican Vivek Ramaswamy trailed Democrat Amy Acton in Ohio's gubernatorial contest
Saudi Arabia intercepts three drones amid Houthi attacks on airport and airbase
Saudi Arabia's coalition forces intercepted three drones targeting the kingdom, including one over the Mecca region. Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthi group claimed drone and ballistic missile attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid Air Base in southwestern Saudi Arabia
New millipede species discovered after 90-year scientific mystery
Belonging to the Dalodesmidae family, scientists identified distinct, stunted microscopic bristles on the legs of mature males
Amid growing tension, NCP chief Sunetra Pawar calls core committee meeting today
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Amid growing tension between the veterans and young turks, the NCP chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has convened an urgent meeting of the core committee on Wednesday at her official residence, Devgiri. This is the second meeting after the core committee first met on Monday. The first meeting happened after the senior leaders met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday and complained about the unilateral functioning of NCP MP Parth Pawar and their neglect in decision-making. Wednesday's core committee meeting is also important after the party legislators and ministers on Tuesday expressed serious concerns over internal frictions and claimed the party is weakening in the absence of unity. Sources said the core committee is expected to discuss the visits of ministers, legislators and MPs to the drought-hit areas and activating the party strengthening programme. Earlier, in a meeting held on Tuesday, NCP leaders and MLAs voiced strong concerns, stating that the party appears weak and that grassroots members are left in the dark about ongoing friction among senior leadership. The meeting of all NCP MLAs took place at the official residence of the party's National President and Deputy Chief Minister, Sunetra Pawar. Key leaders, including National Working President Praful Patel, State President Sunil Tatkare, senior leader Chhagan Bhujbal, and Dilip Walse Patil, were in attendance, along with over 20 MLAs. During the meeting, State President Sunil Tatkare guided the MLAs on party organisation and how to tackle the severe drought situation prevailing across the state. Tatkare instructed all MLAs to visit drought-affected areas to understand the grievances of farmers and make concerted efforts to secure government assistance for them. Party minister Makarand Patil and legislators Anil Bhaidas Patil and Sangram Jagtap raised the issue of internal friction and what was happening at the level of seniors. They argued that the party is becoming weak in the absence of a show of unity. Anil Bhaidas Patil raised a demand that the party should make concerted efforts to reclaim the crucial Finance portfolio. Additionally, several MLAs voiced complaints regarding alliance partners within the ruling Mahayuti coalition. Notably, a majority of the MLAs, including Sunil Shelke, complained that their constituency works were not being processed or approved under the departments managed by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Further, Minister Makarand Patil complained about the BJP's dominance and its efforts to weaken the allies. He narrated the manner in which the BJP won the Satara Zilla Parishad polls, bypassing the NCP and Shiv Sena. He said that the NCP and Shiv Sena therefore fought together the recently concluded elections to the Satara District Central Cooperative Bank against the BJP. MLA Saroj Ahire claimed that the BJP and the Nashik District administration are not keeping her in the loop, especially during the implementation of a slew of works for the Sinhasth Kumbh Mela. Another MLA, Hiraman Khosksar, apprehended that if the NCP got a step-motherly treatment in the allocation of funds, they would face defeat in the 2029 Assembly polls. Following instructions from the senior leadership encouraging legislators to freely express their challenges and opinions, the MLAs directly questioned the top brass regarding ongoing internal conflicts within the party. On Monday, the senior leaders, including Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal and Dilip Walse Patil, briefed the core committee about their meeting with HM Amit Shah. They told the party chief how BJP and HM Shah are concerned over the present state of affairs of the NCP, emphasising the need for corrective steps. The delegation comprising all top leaders of the party, except Pawars, was reportedly advised by HM Shah to 'pull up the socks' as the collapse of the NCP organisation was hurting Mahayuti in Maharashtra. The NCP leaders had sought HM Shah's appointment to discuss the organisational matters as well as allotment of cabinet portfolios in Maharashtra, due to the NCP. The delegation included Rajya Sabha member Praful Patel, NCP state chief Sunil Tatkare, minister Hasan Mushrif, Chhagan Bhujbal, former Ministers Dilip Walse-Patil and Dhananjay Munde. Bhujbal's nephew and former Lok Sabha member Sameer was also part of the delegation. Both Patel and Tatkare, in the past, have openly called for introspection within the NCP following its defeat in the recently held legislative council elections. Bhujbal is miffed over the decision to appoint MLC Zeeshan Siddique as Mumbai NCP chief without even informing him. Both Walse-Patil and Munde are out of the state cabinet despite vacancies. The Finance portfolio, which was originally with the NCP, was taken up by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the death of Ajit Pawar. Despite repeated demands, the BJP has not handed over the portfolio to the NCP. Mushrif was asked to step aside from Pune graduates' constituency polls after the NCP let go of its claim and gave the seat to the BJP. Mushrif's trusted aide, Bhaiyya Mane, was to contest the election originally. Sources within the NCP said that a lack of collective leadership within the NCP was one of the key issues discussed with HM Shah. While the issue of lack of collective leadership within the party was discussed, it was told to them that the NCP leaders need to ensure smooth functioning of the party, said an NCP leader privy to the discussions. These leaders were told that the problems within the NCP organisation are not harming them only, but being in Mahayuti, it is affecting the ruling alliance as a whole. If these issues are not resolved, then the alliance will face problems, the source said. Another party leader confirmed that HM Shah maintained that the BJP was closely observing the developments in Maharashtra. The NCP officially downplayed the visit. It is highly unfortunate that unnecessary political colour is being given to the Wednesday meeting in Delhi between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and senior leaders of the Nationalist Congress Party, attempting to fabricate a narrative of internal party differences, said Umesh Patil, National Spokesperson, NCP. Patil said that the meeting of senior NCP leaders took place after Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar, in her last meeting with HM Shah, had mentioned that a delegation of senior leaders from the party would be meeting him and had requested time to be made available. He said that it appears that certain unseen forces are planting such reports to create an artificial narrative that there are internal differences within the Nationalist Congress Party and a lack of coordination in the leadership.
Iran reports explosions in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm and Hengam after US strikes
A US official speaking anonymously confirmed the strikes targeted Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US forces in the strait
Eight people missing on Kedartal trek as rescue operation resumes in Uttarakhand
They were scheduled to return on October 29, but adverse weather, snowfall, and glaciers blocking the route prevented their return
Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah announces exit from National Conference
Although Ruhullah did not mention resigning from Parliament in his speech, he told PTI that he would send his resignation to the Lok Sabha Speaker later on Tuesday.
Dead monkey found in hostel water tank in Guwahati, 54 college students fall ill
As per reports, the carcass had remained inside the tank for nearly a week before it was discovered
Delhi traders seek suspension of protests till Nov 11 over Diwali business loss
The top court was hearing several pleas, alleging loss of business due to a protest at the Ramlila Maidan
Pune Metro Line 3: Women to make up entire train operator workforce on Pink Line
Around 90 women will operate trains on new Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro corridor, making its driving workforce entirely female; 23.20-km line is expected to ease congestion
Bikes are welcome addition to firefighters arsenal
Several officials have spoken about how the bikes will ferry fighters who can at least initiate the response very quickly
Absolute andhadhun love for Tabu!
Reliving that crazy noir role with one of Indias greatest actors, as she turns a year younger!
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates, launches Pune Metro projects worth Rs 21,800 Cr
New Delhi, Nov 3:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for Pune Metro projects worth around 21,800 crore, saying improved connectivity would accelerate the citys growth and enhance the ease of living for residents. Addressing the event through video conferencing, PM Modi said the inauguration of the Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar Metro corridor would provide better connectivity to Punes major IT hub, while the new line would strengthen links between the old and new parts of the city. Describing Pune as a centre of ideas, innovation and youth aspirations, the Prime Minister said the city had emerged as a major hub for information technology, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, startups and manufacturing. A better-connected Pune is a faster-growing Pune, he said, adding that metro connectivity would reduce commuting time, improve urban productivity and benefit both the poor and the middle class. PM Modi said Indias metro network had expanded to nearly 1,200 km across 26 cities over the past 12 years, serving more than one crore commuters daily. He noted that Maharashtras operational metro network had grown from around 10-11 km in 2014 to nearly 175 km, with more than 680 km under construction. He highlighted that the newly inaugurated corridor had been developed under the public-private partnership model, calling it an example of cooperation between the government and the private sector. Emphasising the importance of urban development, PM Modi said cities were major centres of economic activity and called for transforming hundreds of smaller cities into growth hubs. He also referred to the Urban Challenge Fund, backed by 1 lakh crore in Central assistance, to mobilise greater investment in urban infrastructure. The Prime Minister said India had emerged as the worlds fastest-growing major economy while also making significant progress in reducing poverty. Citing a recent World Bank report, he said around 50 crore people had been lifted out of extreme poverty over the past 10-12 years. PM Modi also expressed concern over the difficulties faced by farmers in Maharashtra due to adverse weather and natural calamities. Assuring them of the governments support, he said, Do not worry at all, we are all with the farmers. He urged people to remember drought-affected families and others facing hardship during the Diwali festivities, stressing that collective efforts were essential to overcome the challenges.
'Aren't we secular?' HC asks BMC to restore actor Dia Mirza's anti-cracker post
Bombay HC says Mumbai corporators playing no role in garbage removal
Herbalife Celebrate Life: Dil Se | Restoring Nature, Empowering Communities
From reviving water bodies in Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu to promoting agroforestry in Maharashtra, discover how Herbalife and its NGO partners are driving environmental restoration and community-led change. Through sustainable practices and collective action, these initiatives are nurturing healthier ecosystems and building sustainable livelihoods.
After Delhi meeting without her, Sunetra rallies NCP MLAs
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, who heads the ruling NCP, met party legislators in Mumbai on Tuesday. The meeting, attended by around 50 MLAs and ministers, aimed to discuss party unity, future election strategies for 2029, and organisational strengthening. This gathering followed a meeting of senior NCP leaders with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, which Sunetra Pawar did not attend.
Parth Pawar at centre of discontent within NCP, Sunetra chairs meeting with party seniors
Tata-Iveco aim for global CV business: Chandra
Mumbai: Tata Motors and Iveco Group are aiming to build a global commercial vehicle business focused on growth rather than consolidation, N Chandrasekaran, chairman, Tata Sons, said on Tuesday, outlining the rationale behind the transatlantic deal.The $4.32 billion acquisition of the Italian truck and bus maker marked the biggest overseas deal for Tata Motors in the CV segment and the largest by a Tata Group automotive entity since the 2008 acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover from Ford Motor Company for $2.3 billion. This should not be seen as a consolidation effort, said Chandrasekaran, also the chairman of Tata Motors and Iveco Group, at a press conference in Turin. This is about the future.Also read: Indian auto's real test lies ahead after firecracker start to festive season135512105Announced July 30, 2025, the Iveco deal got completed on October 30, 2026, with Tata Motors announcing settlement of its tender offer, securing an 89.42% stake in the CV maker and making it an indirect unit. Remaining steps towards acquiring the balance stake and delisting Iveco are underway.The combined entity will have annual revenues of about $24 billion and sales volume of nearly 600,000 vehicles, with a presence in more than 130 countries, over 73,000 employees and 9,300 sales and service touchpoints.Girish Wagh, managing director and chief executive of Tata Motors said the companies' complementary geographical presence offered significant opportunities. While Tata Motors brings leadership in India and a growing presence in Asia, the Middle East and Africa, Iveco has established operations across Europe and Latin America, he said. The opportunity is not to make one organisation more like the other, he said. It is to bring out the best in both.Also read: Tata Projects wins contract to build global automaker's plant in MaharashtraChandrasekaran expects volumes and revenues in the combined enterprise to grow significantly in the coming five years, alongside an improvement in margins. He didn't provide specific targets, saying the management teams would outline the business plan.A key area of collaboration will be bringing Iveco vehicles to India and leveraging Tata Motors' platforms for international markets. Chandrasekaran said some Iveco products identified as relevant to India would initially be introduced through semi-knocked-down manufacturing and subsequently localised.It is not simply about greater scale or wider footprint, said Wagh. It is about the new possibilities that this footprint creates, giving us a significantly greater runway for growth across markets, products and technologies.He also pointed to opportunities in components and batteries, while Tata Motors' platforms could be taken to other markets through Iveco. On powertrains, Chandrasekaran said Iveco's FPT engine business could expand into industrial applications across India, Africa and Asia, leveraging Tata Motors' distribution network. Tata Motors will, however, continue its more than three-decade-old joint venture in India with Cummins for heavy commercial vehicle engines.Tata Motors and Iveco will also collaborate on electric and hydrogen technologies, connected vehicles, software-led platforms and decarbonisation. Post acquisition, Iveco will retain its headquarters in Turin, Chandrasekaran said, reiterating the group's commitment to its existing industrial footprint.Wagh said the combination would bring together the companies' strengths in engineering, frugal product development and technology.
PM assures support to drought-hit Maha farmers
Pune Metropolitan Region will emerge as major mobility hub by 2030: Fadnavis
PM Modi hails Metro expansion from 248km to 1,200km, credits NDA govts push
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Defence pensioners to get digital life certificate services at 200 SPARSH centres across country
13 dead in PMPML bus accidents since April; commuters flag safety lapses
Phantom loan terrorises Pune family
Fadnavis buys first ticket, takes inaugural ride on Metro Pink Line with Shinde & Sunetra
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Pune driving test woes persist as Saswad facility expected to be ready by May
NCP seniors question Parths role at Sunetra Pawar meet in Mumbai
Man with learning disabilities tries to break open ATM, police release him after questioning
50 crore people overcame extreme poverty in past 10-12 years: PM Modi
NHRC seeks reports on alleged trafficking of minor girls from MP-Rajasthan to Maharashtra
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Rohit Pawar Accuses Maharashtra CET of
Rohit Pawar alleges a 2,300 crore scam in Maharashtra CET, demanding immediate judicial investigation and accountability from officials. Rohit Pawar Accuses Maharashtra CET of 2,300 Crore Scam, Calls for Judicial Inquiry
NMC plans to splurge Rs 1.48 cr on buying tabs amid drought
Moil board nod to unit to explore minerals abroad
79-year-old loses Rs41 lakh in social media loan fraud
Man stabbed over minor dispute
NMC seeks direct state funding for Rs 952cr Kanhan-Kolar Barrage
Chandrapur cops donate Rs 18 lakh to CMs drought relief fund
Farmers duped of Rs73 Crore with fake documents, 3 arrested
NEERI developing firecrackers with upto 60% lower emissions
Mumbai University wins tax relief as ITAT counts UGC grants, govt land in funding test
Ambazari PI reprimanded, beat marshal fined Rs 500 over noise complaint
High Court Reiterates Strict Ban On Bursting Firecrackers On Public Roads During Diwali
Crime branch nabs duo with 52.7gm MD
Goa PWD minister plans Vidarbha Mahotsav to bolster cultural ties
ED attaches 2 aircraft in probe against Reliance Anil Ambani Group
The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday said it has attached assets worth Rs 510 crore, including two aircraft, as part of an alleged bank fraud-linked money laundering investigation against the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG). The probe is related to allegations against Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL)/Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd. (RCFL) of Rs 263.05 crore fraud and against Reliance Communication Ltd. (RCOM) for Rs 247.12 crore fraud. A provisional order has been issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to attach the properties worth Rs 510 crore, it said. In the RCOM case, the attached assets include 2 chartered aircraft, 6 land parcels and an office premise in Maharashtra, the ED said in a statement. In the RHFL/ RCFL case, two wind mills in Tamil Nadu, bank balances, fixed deposits and investments have been attached, it added. The aircraft are a Dassault Falcon 2000 and an Embraer. The agency claimed its probe found that the Group was involved in ..
AIDWA-led women protesters in Mumbai seek disbursal of pending assistance
Women seek streamlining of e-KYC process; Maharashtra govt. has deceived women, says CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat; State promises action
Stop the price scam in our hospitals
A recent investigation in Maharashtra has shed light on concerning price hikes for medical supplies charged to patients. Items such as IV infusion sets have seen astronomical price increases, exceeding 2,800% over wholesale prices. Regulatory agencies have recognized that they lack jurisdiction over the pricing of medical disposables, amplifying worries about the potential for patient exploitation.
Union Shipping Minister visits Korean shipyard for firsthand account of operations
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 3 (IANS) As part of the government of India's Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, visited the Hanwha Ocean shipyard in Geoje, South Korea, and met Chang-yong Kim, its executive vice president of manufacturing. Ravi Kumar M, ship surveyor-cum-deputy director general (technical), Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), accompanied the minister during the visit. Hanwha Oceans Geoje shipyard covers about 4.9 million square metres. It has a one-million-ton dock and a 900-ton Goliath crane. The yard builds LNG carriers, VLCCs, mega container ships, FLNG units and offshore plants, as well as naval and speciality vessels including submarines. The shipyard delivered its 200th LNG carrier in February 2025. The Indian team got a firsthand view of the shipbuilding operations, reflecting the continued engagement between India and South Korea in shipbuilding and maritime cooperation. Under its maritime policy, the Government of India is aggressively pushing for domestic shipyards to secure joint ventures and technical collaborations with premier foreign partners. Under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, the Centre aims to catapult India into the top five global shipbuilding nations by 2047. The Union Cabinet approved a massive Rs 69,725 crore to turn this vision into reality. This fund is being leveraged by the government to attract global players, particularly from South Korea, Japan, and Europe, to anchor new manufacturing hubs and modernise existing yards. South Korea became India's primary maritime partner under the VOYAGES framework signed in 2026. HD Hyundai signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a $4 billion mega greenfield shipyard in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, which will be Indias largest commercial shipyard. India is also aggressively courting Samsung Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean for technical support and yard expansions. At the same time, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is in active talks with major Japanese shipbuilders, including Imabari Shipbuilding, Japan Marine United Corporation (JMUC), and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to establish joint ventures with Indian yards. Europes largest private shipbuilder, Damen Shipyards, is also expanding its existing joint ventures in India to manufacture electric tugs, ferries, and specialised vessels. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd has also signed a MoU with Norway's Kongsberg Maritime. To reduce dependence on foreign shipping companies, the government plans to purchase over 400 vessels worth nearly $23 billion over the next decade for public sector entities, giving foreign joint ventures massive order-book visibility. The government is also offering 15-25% capital support for vessels built domestically under the updated Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS). The Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) also focuses on building greenfield shipbuilding clusters where the government provides common infrastructure, allowing foreign entities to quickly step in as technical and strategic anchors. To streamline the supply chain, the Korea Marine Equipment Association (KOMEA) opened its first Indian office in Mumbai to help specialised component manufacturers set up local production alongside Indian yards. State-owned Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and major commercial yards are actively looking for global investors. These include Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL), which is currently seeking strategic partners for two massive proposed shipbuilding hubs in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Both GRSE and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) are looking for advanced global tech integrations. Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is also expanding capabilities in green shipping and cruise tourism through recent MoUs with European firms like Germany's Everllence SE.
US strikes Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media reported explosions being heard on the islands of Qeshm and Hengam in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and in the nearby mainland area of Bandar Abbas. Unlike earlier in the war, the strikes were not publicly announced
Telangana Continues Talks with Maharashtra on Proposed Tummadihatti Dam
Telangana government is in ongoing discussions with Maharashtra regarding the construction of the Tummadihatti Dam. Telangana Continues Talks with Maharashtra on Proposed Tummadihatti Dam
Jairam Ramesh calls ECIs Form-6 clarification word games; demands halt to SIR
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday sharply criticised the Election Commission of Indias latest clarification on Form-6, terming it another set of word games that clarify nothing and expose how poorly designed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process is. In a post on X, Ramesh said each damage-control attempt by the ECI only highlights the flaws in the SIR exercise. He pointed out that Form-6 clearly asks applicants whether they are applying for inclusion for the first time. According to him, the ECIs clarification that voters seeking re-inclusion during SIR can also be treated as first-time applicants is a deceptive word game aimed at covering up a flawed process that forces voters to make a false declaration. Ramesh further alleged that after asking voters to sign such a declaration, the Commission is now offering them protection from legal consequences after the fact. This, he said, shows how poorly thought through the entire SIR process has been. The Congress leader noted that the Chief Electoral Officer of Maharashtra had written to the ECI arguing that Form-6 cannot be used in this manner. He also referred to an ongoing case before the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court, where the court has questioned the logic put forward by the ECI, particularly as it leaves out absent and shifted voters. Ramesh asserted that the ECI cannot address the real problem that the SIR is designed for exclusion. It deletes voters first, and then asks them to apply for re-inclusion as new voters, he said. He maintained that no amount of damage control can fix this fundamentally flawed process and demanded that the Special Intensive Revision be stopped. The remarks come after the Election Commission issued a clarification stating that previous electors whose names do not appear in the draft electoral rolls can submit Form-6 without fear of prosecution under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. The Commission had said that such submission is for inclusion under the SIR process and is not false merely because the elector was previously enrolled. Rameshs statement reflects the Oppositions continued criticism of the ongoing SIR exercise across several states.
Maharashtra Minister Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Spreading Chaos, Claims Foreign Powers Are Involved
Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha criticizes Rahul Gandhi, alleging he aims to disrupt constitutional order with foreign support. Maharashtra Minister Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Spreading Chaos, Claims Foreign Powers Are Involved
CBI arrests two in Rs 10.24 crore PNB fraud case in Greater Noida (Lead)
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Punjab National Bank (PNB) office assistant and a private individual in connection with an alleged fraud involving unauthorised withdrawals of 10.24 crore from customer accounts at the banks Sector Pi branch in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The arrests of the staff, namely Ms Deepanshi, an office assistant and Ashutosh Kumar Pathak (a private person) and an unknown person were made on Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation into the high-value banking fraud. According to a CBI press release, the agency arrested the office assistant/sub-staff member posted at the PNB Sector Pi branch and a private person allegedly involved in the conspiracy. The case was registered by the CBI on October 29, 2026, following a complaint alleging that funds were siphoned off through unauthorised debit transactions carried out from multiple customer accounts. The agency alleged that the bank employee acted in connivance with the private individual and other unidentified persons. The fraud first came to light after a customer reported suspicious debit transactions from her account to bank authorities. An internal inquiry by PNB reportedly revealed unauthorised debits amounting to 10.24 crore from various savings and fixed deposit accounts. The bank has stated that a reconciliation exercise is underway to ascertain the exact extent of the loss. Earlier, the CBI had registered an FIR against the accused under provisions related to criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, cheating, falsification of accounts, and other offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Prevention of Corruption Act and Information Technology Act. The agency's preliminary findings suggested misuse of banking credentials, manipulation of customer account details, alteration of fixed deposit records and diversion of customer funds through beneficiary accounts. Reports indicate that the accused office assistant allegedly misused login credentials of other bank officials to carry out unauthorised transactions and route funds through multiple accounts. The private individual arrested in the case has been identified as a key beneficiary of the alleged fraud. The CBI said it has obtained transit remand for the private accused from the Special Court for CBI Cases in Pune, Maharashtra. Further investigation is underway to identify the involvement of other persons and trace the flow of funds.
Over 1 Lakh Register For Maharashtra Innovation Challenge
The Seva First Innovation Challenge was conceptualised by Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Maharashtras Minister for Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Illegal Pistol Seized, One Arrested In Hingoli
Police in Hingoli, Maharashtra, arrested a man on Tuesday for illegally possessing a country-made pistol and six live rounds. The accused, Vinod Motiram Kharwade, was apprehended in Kalamnuri town, and further investigation revealed he purchased the weapon from a person in Madhya Pradesh.
Dia Mirza video row: Oppn welcomes Bombay HC verdict, says BMC removed video due to her surname
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) The opposition parties in Maharashtra on Tuesday welcomed the Bombay High Court's judgment which directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to re-upload the public awareness video of actor Dia Mirza, alleging that the civic body had removed her video ecause of her surname. In the video, Mirza had urged citizens not to burst firecrackers on public roads during Diwali. Speaking to reporters, Shiv Sena-UBT MLA Aaditya Thackeray said instead of focusing on civic issues, here is this BJP leader (Ameet Satam) whose entire focus is only on Hindu-Muslim issues and caste discrimination. Today, whether it's Dia Mirza, Ajinkya Rahane, or Madhuri Dixit, the BMC itself wrote a letter asking them to make those videos. And now, the BMC Mayor (Ritu Tawde) herself is claiming she wasn't aware of it. So, how are they running the government? he remarked. AIMIM National Spokesperson Waris Pathan hailed the Bombay High Court's judgment, saying: They (BMC) received a proper reprimand. The court said that this is not a communal issue, so why are you making such statements?... The Mumbai BJP Chief, Ameet Satam, tweeted and specifically targeted Dia Mirza because of her surname. Otherwise, videos made by Madhuri Dixit and Ajinkya Rahane were not removed. Echoing similar view, Shiv Sena-UBT leader and former Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar said whoever occupies the Mayors chair must represent all communities and not speak for any one caste, group, or religion. There has been discussion about Dia Mirza for the last two or three days. She has brought glory to the country, received several honours, and served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)... She did not come seeking any benefit, nor was she going to gain financially from this. It was the municipal corporation that invited her. They have insulted her due her 'Mirza' surname, which is extremely wrong, she told IANS. Pednekar also criticised remarks made by the BMC Mayor, saying: The Mayor has no right to claim that she has blacklisted someone. Making such statements before a major festival like Diwali, which is celebrated by people of all communities, is inappropriate. India is a secular country, and such comments about an artist are completely unacceptable. Speaking to IANS, Congress MLC Bhai Jagtap targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Indulging in such dirty and petty politics is something only the BJP can do. I sincerely thank the High Court for reprimanding them and making it clear that such discrimination has no place under the Constitution of this country, he said. While maintaining that Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde is an empowered woman, NCP-SP leader Fahad Ahmed alleged that Mumbai BJP Chief Ameet Satam is the one running the entire BMC. Ameet Satam has finished the essence related to festivals like Diwali, Eid etc, he told IANS.
Telangana to continue dialogue with Maharashtra on Tummidihatti Barrage
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Nov 3 (IANS) The Telangana government on Tuesday said that it will continue dialogue with Maharashtra on the proposed construction of Tummidihatti Barrage. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy asked the officials of the Irrigation Department to maintain a good rapport and continue the dialogue with the Maharashtra government. He directed them to be fully prepared with comprehensive details of the areas likely to be submerged, emphasising that all relevant documents, including existing agreements and other important issues, should be exchanged with the Maharashtra government. The Chief Minister and Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy held a review meeting with officials on the Tummidihatti barrage proposed to be constructed across the Pranahita River on the TelanganaMaharashtra border. According to the Chief Ministers Office (CMO), Revanth Reddy made some suggestions to the officials with regard to the recent discussions held with Maharashtra and other related issues. The Chief Minister said that the government is prepared to provide adequate compensation for any lands in Maharashtra that may be affected by submergence and is also ready to deposit funds into a joint account of the two state governments. Telangana would not object to Maharashtra conducting its own survey on the potential submergence of lands, he said. The officials were ordered to furnish all the information sought by Maharashtra in a timely manner. A Telangana delegation led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on October 26, and the latter had responded positively to consider Telangana's request to give the nod for construction of Tummidihatti Barrage with a height of 152 metres. While expressing willingness to revisit Telangana's request, Fadnavis emphasised that several technical, environmental, and administrative steps would have to be completed before reaching a final conclusion. The Maharashtra Chief Minister had proposed the constitution of a joint committee of officials headed by the Principal Secretaries of the Irrigation Departments of both states. The committee would examine the proposed barrage height, water availability, submergence implications, affected agricultural lands, compensation requirements, and other technical matters. It would also examine the assessments and concerns of both states regarding the extent of submergence and the possible impact on land and local communities, including alternative approaches where necessary. It was suggested that officials and technical experts from both states work together to prepare a clear timeline and roadmap for further discussions and necessary action. It was agreed that the way forward would be worked out by the officials and experts of the two states.
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