Ranji Trophy: Bengal batters come a cropper on a truncated opening day
The host is skittled out for 143 as Maharashtra bowlers Dadhe, Sanghavi, Hangargekar and Veer hit the right areas to strike consistently; Shami impresses with a late burst
Maharashtra Minister Accuses Opposition of Pushing Sharia Law Amidst Constitutional Struggles
Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane claims the INDIA alliance aims to impose Sharia law, opposing the Constitution established by Dr. Ambedkar. Maharashtra Minister Accuses Opposition of Pushing Sharia Law Amidst Constitutional Struggles
Cyberabad CP invokes PD Act against serial drug offender
Hyderabad: Cyberabad Police Commissioner Dr M Ramesh has invoked the Preventive Detention (PD) Act against a habitual drug peddler, Sachin Gangaram Maruti Chavan. Chavan, a native of Solapur, Maharashtra, has been involved in drug peddling with an intention to earn easy money, police said on Monday, November 2. He reportedly procures huge quantities of ganja Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Maharashtra will soon notify a comprehensive maritime development policy that aims to serve as the most investor-friendly framework in the country, Maharashtra Minister of Fisheries and Ports Development Nitesh Narayan Rane said on Monday. Addressing the inaugural session of the FICCI
Congress trying to protect 3 crore Bangladeshi infiltrators in voter list: HM Shah
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Nov 2 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday claimed that three crore Bangladeshi infiltrators are among absent voters sought to be deleted in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and accused the Congress party of trying to protect them. He declared that the BJP will ensure that every infiltrator is removed from the electoral rolls and driven out of the country. Amit Shah was addressing the Save Democracy Remove Anarchy march organised by the BJP here as part of its nationwide campaign to counter the anti-SIR campaign of the INDIA bloc. Alleging that by stopping SIR, Congress and company was trying to save Bangladesh infiltrators, he termed the rally organised by the INDIA bloc in Delhi on Sunday as a Save the infiltrators rally. Congress and company are trying to stop SIR because infiltrators are their vote bank. BJP workers stand firmly with SIR. Only citizens of this country will be allowed to vote here, said HM Shah, who led the foot march from Basheerbagh to Moazzam Jahi Market. Amit Shah said Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was lying that 13 crore votes were deleted in SIR. The Home Minister stated that 6.25 crore voters had shifted while about 3 crore voters were dead. He said another one crore voters had double entries. The Congress party wants to capture elections through bogus voting. If one person has two votes, should one of them be cancelled or not? Now we come to the source of 'Rahul Baba's' stomach ache. Three crore votes are such that the people they belong to do not even exist. These are Bangladeshi infiltrators, he said. He alleged that by opposing the SIR, the Congress party wants to protect Bangladeshi infiltrators in the country's electoral rolls. But I have come here today to say that Rahul ji and Revanth Reddy ji can put in as much effort as they want. The BJP will ensure that every single infiltrator is removed from the voter list and driven out of the country. Dismissing the allegation of Rahul Gandhi that the BJP won only because of the SIR, he reminded the Congress leader that there was no SIR when Narendra Modi won in 2014, 2019 and 2024. He won because of the voters of India. After 2024, we won in Maharashtra with the biggest majority. We won in Haryana. After 30 years, we won in Delhi. We won in Bihar with the biggest majority. In Bengal too, Didi's entire political standing has been wiped out, he said and exuded confidence that BJP will win Telangana too. Amit Shah remarked that Rahul Gandhi can never become Prime Minister. Two days ago, you held a mock Parliament. If you had asked me, I would have suggested that you become Prime Minister at least once in this mock Parliament. Because you will never be able to become Prime Minister in the real Parliament. At least if you become Prime Minister in a mock Parliament, Sonia ji's heart will find some peace, he remarked. The Home Minister said that Rahul Gandhi carries the Constitution in his hand but has no respect for the Constitution. Stating that Constitutional responsibilities are discharged through the country's Parliament, he accused Rahul Gandhi of not allowing Parliament to function. I challenge you today from the land of Hyderabad. We are ready to convene a special session of Parliament. Come and participate in a discussion. But he will not participate in the discussion because he knows that only through anarchy and disorder can the Congress party keep itself in the news. If Parliament functions, our Modi ji will completely demolish their arguments, he said. On Rahul Gandhis allegation that BJP was winning because of EVMs, he asked how Revanth Reddy became Chief Minister of Telangana. How do parties form governments in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh? If the EVMs are so bad, you should not have taken the oath of office. When you win, the credit goes to the people, but when you lose, you blame the EVMs. Alleging that there were scams, scandals and corruption worth Rs 12 lakh crore during 10 years of Congress rule, he said the country cant be handed over to the Congress again. Amit Shah remarked that the Congress party is on a ventilator. Can this ventilator party run a marathon alongside Modi ji? Rahul ji, forget Modi ji. Even my Telangana Yuva Morcha president will defeat you. The BJP leader also took a dig at Rahul Gandhis foreign visits. Rahul ji, you cannot win elections this way. You spend three or four months in the country and then go abroad. You will have to sweat it out in the country. You will have to stand united with the people and work to resolve their problems, he said. Amit Shah accused Revanth Reddy of turning the entire Telangana into an ATM for the Congress leaders sitting in Delhi and said the people of Telangana will never forgive him for this. Stating that Rahul Gandhi had promised six guarantees in Telangana, he said not even one guarantee has been fulfilled. Stating that BRS or Owaisi cant stop the corruption in Telangana and the conspiracy to sell the state, he said only the BJP under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi can stop it. He urged the BJP cadres to ensure that the Congress party is rooted out from Telangana and the BJP comes to power with a two-thirds majority
Child pornography: CBI court sends UP govts ex-engineer to jail for 3 years
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 2 (IANS) A Special CBI Court in Lucknow sentenced a former junior engineer of the Uttar Pradesh governments Irrigation Department to three years rigorous imprisonment in a child pornography case, an official said on Monday. The Special Court sentenced a co-convict to one years rigorous imprisonment, said the CBI official in a statement. In a judgment delivered on October 31, the Special CBI Court convicted and sentenced Rambhawan, the then JE, Irrigation Department, to Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) for Three Years with a fine in the case related to the publication and transmission of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitative Material (CSAEM) in electronic form. Co-convict Nilesh Baliram Gore, a private person, was handed an RI for one Year with a fine, the CBI said. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered the instant case on April 23, 2022 against the accused on allegations of collection, transmission and publication of CSAEM through online platforms. During the investigation, searches were conducted at Bhusawal, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, and digital devices were seized and examined, the CBI said. After completion of the investigation, the CBI filed a chargesheet against both the accused on December 30, 2022. The Special CBI Court framed charges on July 21, 2026. After the trial, the Court held both the accused guilty and sentenced them accordingly. The CBI remains committed to investigating and prosecuting offences involving child sexual abuse and exploitation and accords high priority to such cases, with due regard to the safety, rights and dignity of children, the statement said. In a separate case, the CBI registered an FIR in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs 10.24 crore involving customer accounts at a Punjab National Bank (PNB) branch in Greater Noida. The case pertains to the bank's branch located in Sector Pi, where an internal inquiry reportedly uncovered suspicious transactions and the alleged involvement of a bank employee along with several others. Preliminary findings suggested that a female employee allegedly used the user IDs and passwords of other bank officials to carry out unauthorised transactions from customers' accounts and transfer funds to accounts linked to her associates. The alleged irregularities remained undetected for nearly three years.
CISF fencer Shruti Joshi wins team bronze at Asian U-23 Fencing Championships
Shruti is from Nagpur, Maharashtra, and has been fencing for 12 years. She joined CISF in 2025 and trains under CISF at the Special Security Group (SSG), Noida. She comes from a modest family, which backed her through every stage of her journey
Maharashtra to launch new maritime development policy
Maharashtra is competing with Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu to build ports, attract shipyards and develop coastal shipping networks
Chellaram Foundation Launches Women's Health Centre in Pune
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], November 2: The Chellaram Foundation inaugurated the Chellaram Women's Health Centre (CWHC) in Bavdhan, Pune, offering comprehensive preventive and curative healthcare services for women across all stages of life. Located near Chellaram Hospital Diabetes Care & Multispeciality, the Centre offers adolescent and reproductive healthcare, menopause management, nutrition counselling, lifestyle disease prevention, cancer screening, bone health assessment and adult vaccination.
Maharashtra weather: IMD issues yellow alert for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg
IMD has issued a yellow alert for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph at isolated places. Mumbai experienced partly cloudy conditions, with minimum temperatures above normal and the AQI recorded at 81
Sharad Pawar admitted to Pune hospital after cough, complains of chest pain
Bomb Threat Emails Target Courts In Maharashtra's Thane, Hingoli; Cybercrime Probe Launched
Dog squads and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad personnel searched the court premises, while Hingoli cybercrime officials began tracing the email.
Sutar Challenges Paes In AITA VP Election
Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) president Prashant Sutar has announced his candidature for the All India Tennis Association (AITA) vice-president's post, setting up a direct contest against tennis legend Leander Paes in the upcoming November 27 elections. Sutar emphasizes his vision for Indian tennis administration over individual stature.
Tukaram Mundhe Checks Laddu Quality By Crushing It In His Hand, Gives Clean Chit: Here's Why
Tukaram Mundhe, who is the FDA Commissioner of Maharashtra, inspected the quality of laddu by breaking it with his hands in a public function held in Pune, emphasizing the food safety norms of the state prior to Diwali. The
Shivajinagar court in Pune receives bomb threat email; police evacuate premises
Police personnel rushed to the premises following the alert and initiated precautionary security measures. Lawyers, court staff, visitors and others present in the building were evacuated to ensure their safety
Maharashtra to set up India's first Road Safety Training and Research Institute
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik inspected the proposed facility on Monday and directed officials to ensure that the project is developed to high standards with modern technology and infrastructure
Diwali 2026: SC allows bursting green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for two hours
A Bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Prasanna B Varale allowed the use of green firecrackers between 6 am and 7 am and 8 pm and 10 pm on both days. The order, passed on October 29, was made available on Monday
PM Modi to Inaugurate and Lay Foundation of Pune Metro Projects Worth Rs 21,800 Cr on Nov 3
In a major boost to Maharashtras urban infrastructure and public transportation system, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for mega Pune Metro projects valued at approximately Rs 21,800 crore. The event will take place via video conferencing on 3rd November 2026 at 12:30 PM. Launching the Pink Line: [] The post PM Modi to Inaugurate and Lay Foundation of Pune Metro Projects Worth Rs 21,800 Cr on Nov 3 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
BJP leaders march in Delhi, demand justice for 1984 anti-Sikh massacre victims
BJP leaders, including MPs Bansuri Swaraj and Kamaljeet Sehrawat, joined families of 1984 anti-Sikh massacre victims and Sikh community members in a protest march from Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi. The protesters demanded justice and accountability
Reliance Foundation founder and chairperson Nita Ambani made a major announcement on her birthday on November 1. Nita Ambaniand the Ambani family laid the foundation stone of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Anant Ashray in Karjat, Maharashtra, on Sunday. The Nita Mukesh Ambani Anant Ashray will be a beautiful home for orphaned children, the elderly, and those with developmental disabilities.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi meets Lalu Prasad Yadav in Delhi
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi met RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav at his daughter Misa Bharti's residence in New Delhi on Monday. The leaders recalled the UPA era, discussing welfare laws such as MGNREGA, RTE and RTI. Tejashwi Yadav was also present at the meeting
Bangladesh: Garment workers protest; seeking higher wages amid rising costs
Thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh have protested for a Tk 30,000 monthly minimum wage, blocking highways and clashing with police. The unrest has disrupted hundreds of factories as workers demand better pay amid rising living costs and inflation
Rs 3.2 crore found in blue drums buried in UP village; police probe brothers' Mumbai, Pune links
The recovery of Rs 3.2 crore from three buried blue drums in Uttar Pradesh's Nawabganj has prompted investigators to examine two brothers' property purchases and financial links in Maharashtra. Their changing statements have complicated efforts to trace the cash, while excavation has resumed amid suspicion that more money may be buried at the site.
India signs Rs 53,866 crore contracts to boost Indian Navy's fleet
The defence ministry have has signed contracts worth Rs 53,866 crore for the construction of eight corvettes for the Indian Navy. The contracts mark a major initiative aimed at strengthening the Navy's fleet and enhancing India's maritime defence capabilities.
Cyclone Murasu to bring light to moderate rain to parts of West Bengal
Cyclone Murasu is expected to bring scattered light to moderate rain to Kolkata, Midnapore and South 24 Parganas over the next two days. The storm is forecast to make landfall in south Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, while temperatures in West Bengal may dip from November 5
Indian Navy, Australian Army demonstrate joint capabilities in coastal training
India and Australia successfully concluded the 5th edition of their joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND 2026, at the Foreign Training Node in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The 14-day exercise brought together the Indian and Australian armies for training across jungle, island and coastal environments
Supreme Court refuses to entertain Sukesh's plea to stay conviction
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar's plea seeking a stay on his conviction in an impersonation case. A Delhi court had sentenced him to eight years in jail for posing as a Supreme Court judge to influence a special judge in a 2017 corruption case
Thane court receives bomb threat, judges and advocates safely evacuated
Bomb threat email prompted the evacuation of the court complex in Maharashtra's Thane on Monday afternoon. Judges, advocates and staff were safely evacuated as police, a dog squad and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad personnel launched a search. No suspicious object has been found so far
'Destroyers of democracy': Sanjay Raut targets BJP ahead of Hyderabad rally
Sanjay Raut said the INDIA blocs Chalo Dilli rally was centred on protecting democracy. He compared the gathering to the 1974 rally held in support of Jayaprakash Narayan
Bomb Threat Emails Spark Scare At Maharashtra Courts
District and sessions courts in Thane and Hingoli, Maharashtra, received email threats of bomb blasts on Monday, leading to evacuations and extensive police searches. No suspicious items were found, and authorities suspect the threats were hoaxes, with investigations underway.
Mumbais pollution can be halved in five years, but target must be MMR, not just the city
6 senior NCP leaders meet Amit Shah, demand Finance Ministry portfolio in Maharashtra
Amid political turmoil, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has intensified in Maharashtra as six senior leaders from the Ajit Pawar faction met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi. Among them were Dhananjay Munde,...
Ambuja Cements to invest $1.5 billion to raise capacity to 155 MTPA by FY30
Ambuja Cements plans to invest 14,500 crore to enhance its cement production capacity by fiscal 2030. The current capacity of 113.5 MTPA is expected to rise to 119 MTPA by March 2027. This expansion will occur across states including Assam, Bihar, and Maharashtra, improving regional manufacturing. The investment aligns with growing infrastructure and housing demands in India. Recent financial reports indicated a 34.
Six NCP leaders meet Amit Shah amid Finance portfolio demand, party denies rift
The meeting triggered speculation over the party's leadership after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Sunetra Pawar and MP Parth Pawar were absent from the delegation
Odisha evacuates people, starts preparing for cyclone murasu
The Odisha government is getting prepared for the new cyclone murasu. The IMD department said that severe cyclonic storm Murasu was moving at a speed of 25 kmph. The department also said several areas in Odisha have started experiencing light rainfall
Noida police arrest four suspects after late-night encounter in Sector 63
Four suspected robbers were arrested after a late-night encounter with police in Noida's Sector 63. Two accused sustained bullet injuries during the exchange of fire. Police recovered two country-made pistols, cartridges, knives and two motorcycles allegedly used in robbery incidents
Congress targets Modi government for lack of attention in Delhi AQI woes
Delhi's AQI reached 312 on Monday, entering the 'very poor' category for the first time this season. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the Modi government, saying PM2.5 levels pose a serious health threat and called for stricter pollution standards and enforcement
A bank robbery occurred in Bhokar village of Maharashtra, where four men stole cash and gold. The robbery unfolded during standard banking hours and involved violence against staff and a warning shot fired. Villagers and employees coordinated a pursuit after the gang attempted to flee on motorcycles. The police arrested all four suspects and recovered the stolen money and gold within hours.
IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh calls for lower airport charges to boost expansion
IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh has called for lower airport charges and taxes in India, saying competitive pricing is essential to expand airline operations. He also highlighted the airline's long-haul ambitions, with deliveries of its first Airbus A350 aircraft expected from the second quarter of 2028
Jalgaon bank robbery: Four arrested, 27 kg gold worth Rs 36 crore recovered
The suspects allegedly entered the bank wearing helmets and carrying pistols, tied up six employees and fled with more than Rs 12 lakh in cash and approximately 27 kg of gold ornaments
Congress slams BJP, calls jhansamantri's propaganda had been punctured
Congress took a dig at Bjp claiming that BJP tried to belittle the congres's protest by saying that the traders faced loss due to their march. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Rameshsaid that these propoganda's are punctured, and that Delhi's traders were benefitted by it.
KMEW Wins Largest-Ever Dredging Order Worth Rs 303.17 Crore
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 2: Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) has secured its largest dredging order in the Companys history by receiving a Letter of Acceptance from New
MP: Police officer killed as truck carrying illicit liquor runs him over
Khategaon SHO Dilip Puri was killed in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district after a truck allegedly carrying illicit liquor ran him over while fleeing an inspection. Officials found liquor hidden in a secret compartment, and police are searching for the driver, who abandoned the vehicle
Shiv Sena (UBT) calls CNG, commercial LPG price hikes a 'cruel Diwali gift'
In an editorial published in the party mouthpiece Saamana, the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction accused the government of adding to the financial burden on ordinary households and farmers amid drought conditions in Maharashtra
Shiv Sena (UBT) slams fuel, LPG price hikes as 'cruel Diwali gift' to public
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over fuel and gas price hikes, terming them a cruel Diwali gift for citizens already struggling with drought and inflation. In an editorial in the party mouthpiece Saamana, the Thackeray camp accused the government of driving ordinary citizens into severe financial distress while Maharashtra grapples with drought and rampant inflation. The editorial highlighted the grim reality facing common citizens and farmers across Maharashtra. Almost the entire state of Maharashtra is scorched by a severe drought. Farmers have no crops in their fields, and common citizens have no money left in their pockets. People were holding onto their modest savings, hoping to bring a little sweetness into their childrens lives during Diwali. However, the government's hike in CNG and Commercial LPG rates has poured cold water over those last remaining hopes, claimed the editorial. The editorial asked, Do the rulers want the public to refrain from celebrating Diwali altogether this year? The editorial detailed the exact economic burdens imposed on the common man. In the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), CNG prices have been increased by Re 1 per kg -- marking the 6th price hike in the last 6 months alone. Commercial LPG cylinder prices have been raised by Rs 10, it said. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena mocked the government's defence of keeping domestic cylinder prices unchanged, pointing out that hiking commercial gas directly increases the cost of dining out, hotel food, restaurant meals, and ready-made Diwali snacks and sweets brought home. It recalled that in May, commercial cylinder prices were hiked by a massive Rs 1,000. The token reduction that followed was merely a farce, as prices are rising again. The editorial highlighted the compounding economic strain from global and domestic factors. Driven by drought conditions and the Iran-America conflict, food inflation has hit a staggering 7.74 per cent. Prices of daily staples, pulses, and grains have escalated to the point where they feel like luxury items. The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to raise the repo rate has pushed up interest rates, leading to higher EMIs across all personal loans and mortgages, remarked the editorial. Targeting the political leadership, the Thackeray camp criticised the hypocrisy of government rhetoric. Fuel and commodity prices were artificially held back for political self-interest until elections in five states concluded. Now, the 'horse of inflation' has broken loose. Rulers who boasted about reining in fuel prices despite global Gulf War tensions have turned completely unbridled regarding inflation post-elections. While the Prime Minister urges citizens to practice austerity, the government creates a system that leaves no money in the public's pockets, it alleged.
Heat stress, sleep loss: Lancet flags climate threat to India
Kiren Rijiju takes a dig on Congress over AI image of Ramlila maidan
The union parliamentary foreign affairs minister Kiren Rijiju accuses the congress party and INDIA bloc over the AI generated image of the ramlila maidan crowd. He stated that the party could not even generate proper image to show that the ground was full
Saudi strikes hit Yemen's Hodeidah port and oil facility, seven wounded: Houthis
Saudi-led coalition strikes targeted Yemen's Houthi-controlled Ras Issa port and an oil facility in Hodeidah province, wounding seven people, according to the Houthis. The coalition described the operation as targeting Houthi resources, amid renewed fighting and a worsening humanitarian crisis
Char Dham yatra faces helicopter service disruption over two-pilot rule
Helicopter operators have threatened to suspend Char Dham pilgrimage services from November 2 over UCADAs mandatory two-pilot rule introduced after a fatal chopper crash. Operators cite rising costs and financial viability, seeking a review before the shrines close for winter
Delhi traders estimate Rs 10,000-11,000 crore loss due to INDIA bloc rally
The CTI Chairman, Brijesh Goyal said that the Delhi traders faced loss of around 11,000 crore, due to the INDIA bloc rally at ramlila maidan. He said that closures were largely due to panic over the expected arrival of a large number of people and vehicles for the rally.
Portugal Job Promise Turns Costly As Thane Friends Lose Rs 7.59 Lakh In Recruitment Fraud
Thane: Two friends from Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly lost Rs 7.59 lakh after being duped by an individual who promised to arrange lucrative employment opportunities in Portugal. The accused reportedly collected money from the victims on the pretext of completing recruitment formalities and processing their visas. According to police officials, the complainant, a 38-year-old resident of []
EAM S Jaishankar meets Indian diplomats during Atlanta visit
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met eight Indian Consuls General in Atlanta, along with Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra, to discuss India-US relations and new initiatives in trade, innovation, education and community outreach
Nita Ambani's Big Birthday Gift: 5,000 Needy People to Get a Home Under Anant Ashray
Nita Ambani performs bhoomi pujan for Anant Ashray in Maharashtra's Karjat. Spread across 100 acres, the Reliance Foundation project will provide a family-like home to over 5,000 orphaned children, senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
Andhra Pradesh braces for Cyclone Murasu as NDRF teams arrive from Tamil Nadu
The NDRF has deployed three teams from its 4th battalion in Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh to lead rescue and relief operations as Cyclone Murasu approaches the coast. The IMD has classified the system as a severe cyclonic storm
Trump and Netanyahu discuss Iran as Israel pushes for possible military action
An Israeli source described the conversation as tough, while a US source characterised it as direct.
We do it even better: Trump says US outperforms China, Russia in spy operation
His remarks come amid heightened scrutiny of alleged Chinese intelligence operations targeting US military personnel and installations.
Traffic crawls in major parts of Delhi due to road closure near ramlila maidan
Despite sharing the news about the taffic restrictions and diversins, Delhi experienced major traffic curbs at several stretches, leading to long awaiting lines and a big block on the road
MH SET Answer Key 2026 Out at setexam.unipune.ac.in - Download Response Sheet and Raise Objection
MH SET Answer Key 2026 has been released by SPPU for the 41st Maharashtra State Eligibility Test conducted on 25 October 2026. Download the provisional answer key and response sheet at setexam.unipune.ac.in. Raise objections online with supporting PDF evidence by paying 200 per challenged question or answer.
Ukraine and Russia report cyberattacks on emergency alert systems amid war
The loudspeaker alert system was also compromised, broadcasting similar messages across the streets of Kyiv
US: Nine killed as private Learjet crashes into Florida neighbourhood
Authorities did not immediately say what caused the jet to go down or who was on it.
Ajay Devgn has filed a petition with the Bombay High Court in response to a notice from the Maharashtra FDA regarding his appearance in Vimal Elaichi ads. The FDA contends that these ads promote a banned product. Commissioner Tukaram Munde affirmed that legal procedures will be followed. Read on!
Ved Rahi, director of Gul Gulshan Gulfam, passes away
Rajkot police register FIR against 38 following late-night hotel raid
Rajkot police booked 38 people after a raid on a birthday party at a hotel on Kalawad Road. The Local Crime Branch conducted the raid ,and according to Deputy Commissioner of Police, blood samples of 98 people, including party guests and hotel staff, were collected
Soft robotic moth uses UV light to fabricate electronic sensors on demand
Researchers have developed an soft robotic moth capable of fabricating its own electronic sensors when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. The autonomous robot navigates towards UV sources, triggering a precise photochemical reaction that prints functional sensor circuits on demand.
Iran sets four conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz within two days
The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced ongoing talks with Qatari mediators to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and proposes several conditions on the US to reopen the strait
Maharashtra: Proposed felling of 32,000 trees for Raigad project sparks concerns
Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik says he is reviewing the project to maximise tree preservation and compensatory plantation
Cheers to FDA for move against expired products
However, some agencies allegedly issued disposal certificates without actually destroying the stock.
Can you breathe without complaining?
Fresh air is overrated and its loss is arguably a small price to pay when the future and redevelopment of a city is at stake
Jammu-Born Writer and Filmmaker Ved Rahi Dies at 93
SRINAGAR: Eminent Dogri and Hindi writer, screenwriter and filmmaker Ved Rahi died at his residence in Maharashtras Thane district on Sunday morning. He was 93. A recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, one of the highest distinctions in Indian literature, Rahi made significant contributions to literature, Hindi cinema and television, earning recognition across the country. []
Sri Lanka Navy catches seven Indian fishermen allegedly fishing illegally
The Sri Lanka Navy on Sunday apprehended seven Indian fishermen and seized their trawler over alleged poaching in the island nation's territorial waters. According to the Navy, its North Central Naval Command spotted several Indian fishing trawlers allegedly entering Sri Lankan waters
UDP chief resigns amid party MLAs joining BJP and NPP
The United Democratic Party's president resigned after 11 of its MLA joined BJP, leaving him the only one in the as the UDPs sole legislator in the state Assembly
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026: Registration closes today for 138 vacant MBBS and BDS seats
Telangana cops bust illegal oocyte trade, rescue 43 women
The cops busted the illegal egg extraction racket and rescue 43 women, some said they were given hormonal injections and medicines in connection with the proposed procedures
Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Train: Bookings Open; Check Schedule, Halts, Fare And Other Details
According to the Ministry of Railways, the service is aimed at improving connectivity between Maharashtra and Karnataka. The South Western Railway Zone will be operatingand maintaining the train.
GST mop-up grows 23 % to over Rs 2.31 lakh Crore in October
New Delhi, Nov 1: GST collections jumped 23 per cent year-on-year to the second-highest level of over Rs 2.31 lakh crore in October as festive buying boosted domestic demand, according to government data released on Sunday. October is the second consecutive month when monthly gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) crossed Rs 2 lakh crore, and second only to the record about Rs 2.43 lakh crore mop-up in April. Also, the 22.9 per cent year-on-year growth clocked during the month is the fastest recorded pace of gross mop-up in the current fiscal year. Gross GST collections from domestic sales rose 16 per cent to over Rs 1.59 lakh crore, and revenues from imports climbed 42 per cent to Rs 72,246 crore. The Rs 2.31 lakh crore collection includes Central GST mop-up of 42,935 crore, State GST of Rs 51,340 crore and Integrated GST of over Rs 1.37 lakh crore, data showed. Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds increased 6.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 27,934 crore in October. After adjusting for refunds, net GST collections rose 26 per cent to over Rs 2.03 lakh crore in October. In April-October, gross GST collection grew 13.2 per cent to over Rs 14.77 lakh crore. Net collections rose 13 per cent to over Rs 12.69 lakh crore. Grant Thornton Bharat, Partner and Tax Controversy Management Leader, Manoj Mishra said October collections capture the festive-season demand cycle, which typically brings higher consumer spending, retail activity and movement of goods across sectors. The performance across key states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, also points to continued strength in GST collections across major economic centres. The focus now should be on sustaining domestic revenue growth and ensuring that the benefits of GST 2.0 translate into stronger compliance, smoother input tax credit flows and faster refunds for businesses, Mishra said. EY India Tax Partner, Saurabh Agarwal, said the GST collections for October 2026 reflect the continued resilience of the Indian economy, despite persistent global headwinds. The steady month-on-month rise in revenue indicates strong underlying consumption and improving compliance. Looking ahead, the festive season should keep demand buoyant, and collections for the coming month are likely to remain strong. Businesses should use this period to keep their compliance and reconciliation processes robust, so that the benefits of this growth are sustained, Agarwal said. Deloitte Partner Indirect Tax Mahesh Jaising said the sustained revenue buoyancy, despite bold rate cuts mid last year, is providing the confidence and headroom for the GST Council to continue with the reform express. The recent 57th GST Council meeting reflects this reform momentum, with the reform agenda increasingly focused on simplification, faster refunds, smoother credit flows and reducing friction for taxpayers. The GST reform express continues to gather pace, supported by an increasingly strong and resilient revenue base backed by a robust technology platform. With festive season sales now underway, it is expected that the momentum would continue, Jaising said. Price Waterhouse & Co LLP Partner Nitin Vijaivergia said the collection reflects strong revenue momentum. Domestic collections grew 15.8 per cent, signalling healthy consumption and economic activity, and import revenues surged 42.2 per cent, highlighting the increasing contribution of imports to overall GST revenues. AKM Global, Lead, Indirect Taxation, Ikesh Nagpal said collections coincide with the festive season, increased consumer spending and post-GST 2.0 price rationalisation, potentially supporting demand across several sectors. The broader significance lies in the fact that GST is increasingly serving not just as a revenue instrument but also as a reflection of economic formalisation and business activity, Nagpal said.
Maharashtra: Tigress covers 150 km across forests, offers hope for conservation
Sighting of the sub-adult tigress in Nagpur raises hopes that big cats are dispersing through Vidarbha, and underscores the importance of ecological corridors
Rahul says Gyanesh Kumar would be removed, warns PM Modi, Shah they are next after CEC,
New Delhi, Nov 1: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah that they would face consequences over alleged electoral irregularities, declaring that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar would be removed from office and sent to jail. Addressing the INDIA blocs Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi said, After Gyanesh, you are next, reports The Times of India (TOI). Gyanesh Kumar will be removed as CEC, he will go to jail, he said. This is not an ordinary theft. This is treason, Rahul Gandhi said, accusing the BJP of stealing votes in several state Assembly elections and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He alleged that electoral manipulation had taken place in Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Karnataka, besides the 2024 general elections. The Congress leader said the INDIA bloc would not allow democracy to be destroyed or the Constitution to be undermined. The rally was organised to protest against alleged electoral irregularities and demand the resignation of the CEC. Opposition parties have repeatedly accused the BJP of benefiting from alleged manipulation of electoral rolls and electronic voting machines (EVMs), charges the ruling party has rejected. Opposition leaders march to Ramlila Maidan The INDIA blocs Chalo Dilli march began from the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction, with Opposition leaders, including Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister of J&K, Mehbooba Mufti, former chief minister of J&K, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who also spoke to the crowd, voicing save the constitution at the Ramlila Maidan. Press Trust of India reported Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said the Ramlila Maidan has turned into the Haldighati of democracy with a massive turnout of people and asserted that this is indicative of change that is in the offing, as he asserted that those who came to power at the Centre through Uttar Pradesh will also exit from there. Taking a dig at the BJP, Yadav said those who speak of having a firm, immovable stance -- likening it to the unshakeable foot of Angad -- should consider where they would even place that foot, given that there is no ground left to stand on. Addressing the INDIA bloc rally at Delhis Ramlila Maidan against vote chori, Akhilesh referred to the recent MLC polls and said the people of Kashi (Varanasi) have reduced the double-engine government to a double zero. The rally followed the Oppositions mock impeachment proceedings against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, held on Saturday at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The latest confrontation comes amid the Oppositions continuing allegations of vote chori and its objections to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in several states. Rahul alleges BJP forced shops shut Rahul Gandhi also accused the BJP of forcibly shutting shops in Connaught Place, alleging that the move caused losses to local traders. According to the Press Trust of India (PTI), Rahul Gandhi made the allegation in a video recorded while he was travelling in an open vehicle towards the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction. He said the INDIA bloc had appealed to people attending the rally to shop at local markets during the festive season to support traders. But upon reaching Connaught Place, we learned that the BJP has forcibly shut down all the shops. The country is watching how the BJP is causing loss to the shopkeepers, Gandhi said. On Saturday night, he had urged people travelling to Delhi for the march and rally to purchase goods from local shops ahead of Diwali, Chhath and Bhai Dooj. Rahul Gandhi had accused the BJP of spreading rumours that the Oppositions programme would hurt businesses, saying the rally and shopping could take place together. Nearly 10,000 police and paramilitary personnel were deployed in central Delhi for the rally, while more than 200 CCTV cameras were installed in the area, Hindustan Times reported. Police said arrangements had been made to facilitate the march and manage crowds at the venue. While the INDIA bloc expected a large turnout from different states, police preparations were based on Ramlila Maidans capacity of around 50,000 people, with any overflow to be managed on surrounding streets. The Oppositions campaign against the CEC gathered momentum after a report by The Indian Express last month said Election Commissioners had objected to decisions taken by the CEC on 14 occasions over a 10-month period. The Election Commission maintained that its decisions had been unanimous.
Taxi driver killed, couple injured in Reasi accident
Ramban, Nov 1:One person was killed while a couple sustained grievous injuries in a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a taxi near Saldi Bhaga on the Reasi-Katra road on Sunday evening. According to Police, a Swift Dzire taxi, bearing registration number JK20C-2556, collided with a bus, bearing registration number JK02DP-9374, coming from the opposite direction, resulting in the death of the taxi driver and injuries to two passengers travelling in the vehicle. The deceased was identified as Yashpal Sharma (around 50), son of late Bansi Lal Sharma and a resident of Karua, Reasi. He was driving the taxi at the time of the accident. The injured passengers were identified as Jatinder Sharma (32), son of Prithvi Nath Sharma and his wife Pooja Gupta (31), both residents of Mumbai, Maharashtra. They were reportedly returning to Katra after paying obeisance at the Shiv Khori shrine when the accident occurred. Both injured persons were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the body of the deceased was taken to the District Hospital for medico-legal formalities. Police have taken cognisance of the incident and initiated further proceedings.
PM Modi to inaugurate Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 in Delhi today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Monday and address the gathering, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. The four-day summit, scheduled to be held from November 2 to 5, will bring together global policymakers, investors, financial institutions and industry leaders to promote investment, innovation and international partnerships in the renewable energy sector. The theme of the summit is Invest. Innovate. Inspire. According to the PMO, Bharat RE 2026 will attract participants from more than 130 countries, including over 40 Ministers. It will serve as a global platform for clean energy investment, industry engagement and technology partnerships. Nine countries and regional groupings -- Australia, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom -- will participate as Country Partners. Thirteen states and Union Territories will also showcase their renewable energy potential, investment opportunities and manufacturing capabilities at the summit. These include Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. The summit will be organised alongside the 9th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly and the 4th International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH), bringing three major clean energy platforms together. While Bharat RE will focus on investment, industry and technology partnerships across the clean energy sector, the ISA Assembly will work towards advancing international cooperation in solar energy, including finance and institutional capacity. The International Conference on Green Hydrogen, meanwhile, will focus on green hydrogen technologies, investment and large-scale deployment. Together, these three platforms are expected to strengthen international cooperation and accelerate the deployment of clean energy solutions. Building on the legacy of RE-INVEST, India's flagship renewable energy investment summit, Bharat RE 2026 will provide an expanded platform for global engagement across the clean energy sector. The summit will feature plenary sessions, ministerial discussions, CEO roundtables and country and state sessions. It will also facilitate business-to-business, business-to-government and government-to-government engagements to promote investments, partnerships and project development. The accompanying Expo will feature more than 400 exhibitors showcasing advanced technologies, Indian manufacturing capabilities and clean energy solutions. The exhibits will cover a wide range of sectors, including solar and wind power, green hydrogen, energy storage and other emerging areas of renewable energy.
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Aahen Meitram secures Maharashtra berth for 64th National Roller Skating Meet
Aahen Meitram, a professional roller hockey player currently residing in Pune, has successfully cleared the National Selection Trials to represent Maharashtra at the upcoming 64th National Roller Skating Championship The prestigious national event is scheduled to take place from December 5 to 15, 2026, in Bengaluru Organized by the Skating Association of Maharashtra SAM , the selection trials were held today, November 1, 2026, at the Meenatai Skating Rink in Pimpri br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e paolive net galleries images News Related 2026 11 Aahen 20261102 jpg border 1 alt Aahen Meitram secures Maharashtra berth for 64th National Roller Skating Meet td tr tr td align center Aahen Meitram secures Maharashtra berth for 64th National Roller Skating Meet td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br Aahen secured her place in the State squad after navigating intense competition at both the district and State levels Notably, her team clinched the gold medal at the recent Pune District Skating Competition She will compete in the Cadet Girls Quads Category 9 12 years and stands out as the youngest player in the lineup, according to the Roller Skating Federation of India RSFI format This marks the second consecutive year that the young prodigy has qualified through the national selection trials Aahen currently trains at the Speed Wheels Skating Club in Pashan under the expert guidance of coach Abhijeet Chaudhary She is the daughter of Dr Meitram Niraj Luwang and Ambica Shougrakpam, and has a sibling Niami Meitram Source The Sangai Express
K'taka govt opposes Maharashtra's Krishna-Bhima river water diversion plan
Digital Desk | Vijayapura (Karnataka), Nov 2 (IANS) Karnataka Large and Medium Industries and Vijayapura District In-charge Minister M.B. Patil has objected to Maharashtra's proposed plan to divert 40 TMC feet of floodwater from the Krishna river to the Bhima river, saying the project could seriously affect Karnataka's interests. Questioning the legal basis of the proposed project, Patil on Sunday demanded that the Centre clarify how Maharashtra had proceeded with the plan and how it was able to secure financial assistance from the World Bank when the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II (KWDT-II) award has not yet been officially notified in the Gazette. Speaking at a press conference in Vijayapura, the Minister referred to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' remarks at a media Conclave in Mumbai on October 9. According to Patil, Fadnavis had spoken about a project to divert around 40 TMC feet of floodwater from the Krishna river near Mahabaleshwar to the Ujjani reservoir on the Bhima river. The water is proposed to be supplied to two districts in Marathwada and parts of Sangli and Solapur districts in Maharashtra. Minister Patil said that Fadnavis had also stated that work on the project had begun and that it was receiving financial assistance from the World Bank. A video clip of Fadnavis speaking about the project was also played during the Karnataka Minister's press conference. Patil said an all-party meeting would soon be convened under the leadership of the Karnataka Chief Minister D.K.Shivakumar to discuss the issue. We will rise above party lines on matters concerning the interests of the state and take steps to protect Karnataka's interests, he added. Citing available information, Minister Patil said the Maharashtra government had sanctioned Rs 24 crore in July 2026 for preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the project. Preparations were also being made to conduct a geological survey along a route of around 84 km. The DPR is expected to be ready by the end of 2026, while the estimated cost of the project is around Rs 19,000 crore, the Karnataka Minister added. Patil said that the proposed project raised several legal questions in view of the KWDT-II award and the legal framework governing the sharing of Krishna river water. He added that the tribunal had allocated 2,130 TMC feet of water available at 75 per cent dependability and an additional 448 TMC feet based on 65 per cent dependability and average availability. Of the additional 448 TMC feet, Maharashtra was allocated 81 TMC feet, Karnataka 173 TMC feet and undivided Andhra Pradesh 194 TMC feet, he said. Referring to Clause XVI of the tribunal's award, Patil said a competent authority or tribunal could review or revise the water-sharing arrangement at any time after May 31, 2050. Until then, Andhra Pradesh had been allowed to utilise water available in excess of 2,578 TMC feet, though such utilisation would not create any permanent right over the surplus water, the Karnataka Minister added. Patil said there was a possibility that additional water available after 2050 could be redistributed among the basin states and questioned the justification for undertaking permanent infrastructure works now in a manner that could affect future water-sharing arrangements. He added that the Maharashtra government had earlier placed before the KWDT-II, under Section 5(3) of the Act, a proposal to transfer around 35 TMC feet of water from the Upper Krishna sub-basin (K-1) to the Bhima sub-basin (K-5) under the Krishna-Bhima water stabilisation project. However, the tribunal had expressed the view that it could not approve the proposal, as transferring water over a long distance from K-1 to K-5 could adversely affect water flows and utilisation in the Upper Krishna sub-basin, Patil said. In this background, it needs to be clarified what legal basis exists for the Maharashtra government's newly announced plan to divert 40 TMC feet of water, he added. Patil said the tribunal had raised objections to the earlier proposal and questioned how Maharashtra could now take up another project to transfer water from the same basin. He also questioned how the Maharashtra project could receive World Bank financial assistance when the Centre was repeatedly returning Karnataka's DPR for Phase-3 of the Upper Krishna Project, citing the fact that the KWDT-II award had not yet been officially notified in the Gazette. The proposed diversion could alter water flows in the Upper Krishna sub-basin and potentially affect inflows into the Almatti reservoir, Patil warned. He said the project could have adverse implications not only for Karnataka but also for water availability in other downstream states. Taking up such projects unilaterally without considering the tribunal's award and the rights of the basin states is not appropriate from the perspective of the federal system, he added. Patil also sought clarity on whether financial assistance from the World Bank for such a project could be obtained without the guidance or approval of the Union government. He demanded that the Centre clarify whether it had approved the project, whether the required investments and other clearances had been granted, and whether the tribunal's earlier position and Karnataka's interests had been taken into consideration. Stating that the proposal could affect the sharing of Krishna river water, inflows into the Almatti reservoir and the rights of downstream states, Patil said the issue could not be taken lightly. He urged both the Maharashtra and Union governments to treat the matter seriously and provide a comprehensive clarification on the project's legal validity, approvals and financial assistance, while ensuring that Karnataka's interests are not compromised.
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