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Rahul in legal trouble for faking Himachal domicile to lead rugby association
Actor Rahul Bose faces allegations in Himachal Pradesh regarding a questionable domicile certificate, reportedly secured to qualify for Rugby Federation president. A member of Shimla's royal family claims Bose failed to establish a state rugby body as promised, while simultaneously obtaining a domicile certificate from Himachal Pradesh despite holding one from Maharashtra.
Renowned social activist Baba Adhav passes away at 95; PM Modi condoles
Veteran socialist leader and prominent activist Dr Baba Adhav, a renowned figure in Maharashtra's labour and social justice movements, passed away in Pune on Monday evening at the age of 95 years. He had been undergoing treatment at the Poona Hospital.
Model held for selling drugs in Bhopal; seizures worth 1.6 lakh
Maharashtra: Five months after murder, Palghar cops arrest 5 from Nashik
Pune man arrested by Mumbai police for possession of unlicensed pistol and live cartridge
No maintenance claim by former babu, HC junks orders to evict son from his bungalow
Maharashtra: Two minor girls sexual assault another minor girl at observation home
End Of 'MMC' Zone: From Red Bastion To Only 6 Maoists Running For Cover
Ten days. 33 surrenders. And for the first time in more than three decades, the Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh (MMC) special zone, once the toughest Maoist theatre in central India, has shrunk to a single-digit count.
Training aircraft crashes in MP; villagers rescue pilot, trainee
According to eyewitnesses and preliminary investigation, the plane suddenly began to descend due to a technical glitch. It might have lost power, and one of its wheels got entangled in the high-voltage line for a while
Veteran activist Baba Adhav passes away; CM Fadnavis, Rahul Gandhi express grief
Veteran social activist Baba Adhav had been admitted to a private hospital 12 days ago after his health suddenly deteriorated. He was placed on life support during his treatment but died at 8.25 pm following cardiac arrest, his aide Nitin Pawar said
Malavika Mohanan shares glimpses from her tiger safari
Actress Malavika Mohanan, who thinks the tiger is her spirit animal, is at present in Tadoba National Park in Maharashtra, clicking pictures of the majestic animal to her heart`s content.Taking to her Instagram page to share pictures shot at the park, Malavika Mohanan penned a post titled Chasing Tigers.
India's resolution on wildfires gains traction at UNEA-7 with mounting biodiversity losses
NAIROBI: A draft resolution on strengthening the global response to wildfires, one of the 15 key texts being negotiated at the seventh UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), opened to broad support on Monday, even as delegations signalled early fault lines around finance and the framing of wildfire risk within climate and biodiversity strategies. The resolution, led by India and backed by a wide cross-regional group, seeks to anchor international cooperation on wildfire prevention, preparedness, and ecological recovery at a time when extreme fire events are rising dramatically across continents. United Nations Environment Programme and Grid-Arendal jointly produced a report Spreading Like Wildfire: The Rising Threat of Extraordinary Landscape Fires which projects fires could increase by up to 50% by the end of the century, with profound implications for biodiversity, air quality, climate mitigation, and public health. The resolution draws from this science and responds to calls for a coordinated, fire-ready global framework. India called for collective action while insisting that decisions remain rooted in equity, common but differentiated responsibilities (CBDR), and full respect for national circumstances. The intervention set the tone for negotiations, where several countries expressed unease with prescriptive language that would require integrating wildfire risk reduction into national climate plans or biodiversity strategies. Despite these concerns, the draft enjoys wide consensus on the need for strengthened early warning systems, community-centred fire management, regional cooperation on transboundary smoke and fire events, and recognition of Indigenous Peoples knowledge in landscape stewardship. The proposal to mandate UNEP to develop a Global Framework for Forest Fire Managementcovering risk mapping, satellite monitoring, rapid response mechanisms, and capacity-buildingwas particularly well received. However, finance remains a heavily bracketed section of the wildfire resolution, with negotiators working through multiple options for how UNEA should reference international support, sources told TNIE. Several paragraphs addressing assistance for countries in mobilising and accessing resources from international financial institutions, the Green Climate Fund, and other relevant funds continue to attract diverging views, especially where specific mechanisms are listed. Text highlighting nature credits, payments for ecosystem services, green bonds, climate-linked finance, and insurance instruments also appears in bracketsdelegations remain split on whether these should be included at all or referenced only in general terms. Brackets likewise surround proposals that UNEP or the Global Fire Management Hub support countries in preparing projects and finance-ready proposals, with some delegations insisting this assistance must be provided strictly upon request. Other bracketed options extend this support specifically to developing countries, including those in arid and semi-arid landscapes, where wildfire recovery financing is described in the text as remaining underdeveloped. Sources said member states, particularly developed countries, were urged to continue and enhance mobilisation of financial resources to assist developing nations with integrated fire management and wildfire resilience. This language also remains under negotiation, reflecting broader debates on whether differentiated expectations for developed countries should be reflected in the final text. Overall, delegations are still working to determine the scope and clarity of financial references, the role of UNEP and related entities in supporting access to funds, and whether the final text should explicitly signal differentiated responsibilities. Wildfires affect nearly 100 million hectares each year, destroying carbon sinks, worsening air pollution, and threatening livelihoods, especially in developing countries. But, the global spending remains skewed towards firefighting rather than prevention and resilience-building, a gap the resolution aims to correct. In India, forest fire incidents rose sharply in 202425, with over 2.38 lakh alerts recorded nationwide and a steep 56% increase in Maharashtra alone, as per the official data presented by the Union environment ministry in the Parliament last week. With most delegations signalling willingness to work toward consensus, negotiators say the resolution is well-positioned for adoption, provided compromises emerge on finance wording and the references tying wildfire governance to climate and biodiversity planning.
IndiGo cancellations down to 98 in city but flyers anxious
Former Maharashtra CM Chavan warns of aviation monopoly, seeks breakup of IndiGo
Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan says IndiGos dominance and Tata Groups growing share threaten competition; urges government to split carrier and revive national airline
Earthquake of 7.2 magnitude strikes off Japan`s coast, triggers tsunami alert
Japan`s Meteorological Agency said that the magnitude 7.2 quake struck off the coast of Aomori and Hokkaido. It issued an alert in the region for a tsunami of up to 3 metres (up to 10 feet).
Mumbai minimum temperature drops to 18.4 degrees as cool spell continues
Maharashtra Legislature Recites Full Vande Mataram
It is a tradition of the legislature to recite the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram on the first day of every session: Vidhan Sabha speaker Rahul Narwekar and Vidhan Parishad chairperson Ram Shinde
At site of Shivajis victory, Mumbai-Pune Expressway missing link engineers conquer Sahyadri again
Security forces hunt for Maoist gold, weapon dumps in forests across four states
Hyderabad: As more and more Maoists surrender or perish in encounters, security forces have intensified search operations, finding gold and weapons deep inside the forest area in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana. Maoists collected levy, a form of tax on contractors, industries, big farmers and big businessmen to support their activities. This revenue was Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Vashi road works raises concerns over loss of mature trees
Goa nightclub`s co-owner vows support for families of 25 fire tragedy victims
Meanwhile, police teams have been sent from Goa to Delhi to arrest the management of the `Birch by Romeo Lane` club, located in North Goa`s Arpora area. An inferno at the nightclub, around 25 kilometres away from Panaji, broke out late on the night of December 6, killing 25 people
Congress leader Navjot Kaur suspended from party for Rs 500 crore CM remark
Navjot Kaur Sidhu was placed under suspension by PPCC chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring. Her remark, made while asserting that her husband Navjot Singh Sidhu would return to active politics only if the Congress declared him its CM face, has triggered sharp political backlash
Swede who fell from 2 bldgs was drunk, may have lost way: Cops
10 days, 33 surrenders leave Naxal ranks in MMC Zone on brink of collapse
BHOPAL: Ten days and 33 surrenders have shrunk the number of armed Naxal cadres to single digits, for the first time in more than three decades in the Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh (MMC) Special Zone. The CPI (Maoist) MMC Zone comprises bordering districts of the three neighbouring states MP, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh including Balaghat district and parts of Mandla district (MP), Rajnandgaon, KCG, MMA and Kabirdham districts of Chhattisgarh, and Gondia district of Maharashtra. Around 40-45 armed Naxal cadres were active in two major parts of the MMC Zone. Three Dalams, Khatiya Mocha, Bhoramdev and Borla, formed the Kanha-Bhoramdev Division in the northern MMC Zone, covering Balaghat and Mandla districts of MP and Kabirdham district of Chhattisgarh. At least two Dalams, Malajkhand (including the defunct Tanda Dalam cadres) and Darre Khasa, formed the Gondia-Rajnandgaon-Balaghat (GRB) division in the southern MMC Zone, where cadres armed with AK-47s, INSAS rifles and Under Barrel Grenade Launchers (UBGLs) remained active. A series of bulk surrenders began on November 28, when 11 Darre Khasa Dalam cadres, led by MMC Special Zonal Committee spokesperson Vikas Nagpur alias Anant, surrendered in Gondia (Maharashtra). Nagpure had recently appealed for an end to armed struggle and sought time from the CMs of the three BJP-ruled states to surrender, amid intense pressure from joint anti-Naxal operations. Just nine days earlier, on November 19, cadres of the same Darre Khasa Dalam had killed Ashish Sharma, a young inspector of MP Polices elite Hawk Force, in an encounter at the tri-state border. Before surrendering with 10 cadres, Nagpure had left behind four armed cadres, likely to persuade other Dalam members. who later surrendered in Chhattisgarh on Monday. Nine days later, Madhya Pradesh reported its biggest-ever Naxal surrender when ten cadres of the KB Division surrendered before the MP Chief Minister in Balaghat district on Sunday (December 7). They collectively carried a bounty of Rs 2.36 crore, including two top leaders MMC Zone secretary Surendra alias Kabir Sodi and Special Zonal Committee Member Rakesh Odi alias Manish. This surrender ended the northern MMC Zones KB Division and its three Dalams, effectively freeing the non-tourist forest areas of the Kanha National ParkTiger Reserve from the LWE presence. On Monday, the surrender of MMC Zone head and CPI (Maoist) Central Committee member Ramder, along with 11 cadres of the Malajkhand Dalam (GRB division), nearly cleared the southern MMC Zone of Naxals, leaving only six armed cadres on the run. Two cadres from Ramders Malajkhand Dalam and four from Nagpures Darre Khasa Dalam are still absconding. They may also surrender soon due to mounting pressure under the Surrender or Get Eliminated policy, a senior MP police officer told TNIE. Earlier, between November 1 and 6, eight other wanted cadres including two women, Sunita and Taruna had surrendered in MP and Chhattisgarh. In the last 38 days, around 40 LWE cadres have surrendered in the MMC Zone. Only six remain. Once they surrender or are neutralised the armed Naxal presence, already nearly wiped out in MP due to the 22 surrenders on Sunday and Monday, will disappear from the entire MMC Zone, the officer added.
Mumbai: FIR registered against 3, after bouncers assault customer at Bandra West club
Air India a/c attached for failing to honour contract given to travel operator in Mumbai
19-year-old rioting case: Kalyan court in Maharashtra acquits 10 accused over lack of evidence
Youth injured in hit-and-run bike accident in Mumbai, dies a week later
Fliers continue to suffer as Indigo cancels 112 flights from Hyderabad Airport
Passengers at Hyderabads Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) on Monday continued to experience a harrowing time as the airline cancelled 112 flights. Indigos services for the seventh consecutive day remained disrupted
CM Fadnavis says Vande Mataram to be discussed in next legislature session
Responding to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackerays allegation that the BJP was imposing a ban on the national song, Fadnavis said it was the Congress that had limited its recitation. Earlier, speaking to reporters, Thackeray had alleged that the BJP misuses the national song
IndiGo refunds Rs 827 crore to passengers; returns 4,500 bags
An IndiGo spokesperson said, We have optimised our operations and reduced cancellations, with advance notifications sent to passengers. Our on-time performance has improved to 91 per cent across the network
Tide Now Supports Over 1 Million Small Businesses in India
Gen Zs and millennials make up over 85% of Tide’s MSME community — a powerful reminder that young India is steering the country's entrepreneurial momentum Tier 2, 3, 4 and beyond cities driving growth with over 96% members (MSMEs) on the platform, from towns like Bareilly, Bhopal, Murshidabad, Lucknow and North 24 Parganas Tide , the UK’s leading business management platform, today announced that it has surpassed 1 million members (MSMEs) in India. This rapid growth reflects the deep trust that Indian small businesses — from nano to micro and emerging SMEs — have placed in Tide to simplify how they register, run and grow their businesses. The platform has doubled adoption since its launch in December 2022. India has emerged as Tide’s largest and fastest-growing market globally in member acquisition, showcasing the success of its India-first strategy and strong product-market fit. Gurjodhpal Singh, CEO, Tide in India, said, “ This milestone is more than a number — it’s a story of trust. In just under three years, one million Indian entrepreneurs have chosen Tide to be their partner in growth. This reflects our commitment to helping small businesses – who have been gravely underserved – save time and money by giving them business critical tools across finance, admin and related commercial services that they need, to grow. India is where some of Tide's most innovative products are being developed, creating strong use-cases to be implemented globally .” A trusted business partner for India’s entrepreneurs Tide’s success has always been rooted in scaling responsibly and delivering real-world impact. The company is doing so by building a unified, highly-connected digital platform that reduces the burden of business finance and admin. Over the past year, Tide has delivered product innovation at pace across India with products including: Bill Payments: SMEs in India can pay their utility bills with no extra costs and earn rewards. The product is backed by enhanced security. Udyam Registration: Enabling MSME registration and access to priority government benefits including low-interest loans, subsidies on electricity certifications, protection against delayed payments, etc. GST Registration: help obtain a Goods & Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN), enabling compliance, marketplace selling, input tax credit claims, and vendor trust. Scheme Discovery: Smart matching of government benefits and subsidies to business eligibility. Fixed Deposits Intermediation: Helping SMEs to earn competitive returns on their balances in a seamless and paperless experience. NCMC Card Integration: A single smart Tide card that doubles up as a national mobility card, accepted across multiple transport modes. Structured partners: Provides disbursement of funds to freelancers and vendors via a secure partner portal. Analytics on spending deliver real-time data so SMEs can make faster decisions about cashflow, a key pain point for SMEs. Tide’s member make-up Tide’s growth in India is being driven by a new generation of business owners, with over 85% (865,000) of its members under the age of 40, including 58% Gen Z and 42% millennials—reflecting the strong entrepreneurial momentum among India’s youth. And, with our oldest member at 95, simply proves that it’s never too late to do what you love. The platform is scaling rapidly across emerging business hubs, with 63% of its members from states such as Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra, and a majority comprising small and micro entrepreneurs like local retailers, freelancers and service-led solopreneurs. With strong adoption in Tier 2, 3, 4 and beyond towns namely Bareilly, Bhopal, Murshidabad, Lucknow, North 24 Paraganas, Jaipur, Firozabad, Ghaziabad, Shahjahanpur and Kota — with not a single Tier 1 city in the top 10 — Tide is playing a significant role in enabling the digital transformation of India’s most underserved business communities. Championing entrepreneurs beyond business tools Tide believes progress happens when entrepreneurs are supported not only with products — but with recognition, access and ecosystem change. Women in Business mission: On track to bring 500,000 women entrepreneurs onto the platform by 2027. Tide’s Bharat Women Aspiration Index brings forth voices from beyond metros to shape better policies for women entrepreneurs across Tier 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 towns in India. Udaan Chronicles: Tide’s flagship mentoring roadshow, created to help small business owners in semi-urban and rural India, brings expert-led mentoring directly to entrepreneurs who lack access to formal networks and financial resources. UK-India collaboration: Enabling SME expansion across borders through industry delegation. Contributing to critical dialogue shaping future trade for small businesses under the provisions of the UK-India FTA. Tide’s progress in India is rooted in accountability and global investor backing. The company recently secured a $120 million strategic investment, in a funding round led by TPG. Tide is also deepening its long-term commitment to India — with a £500 million investment over the next five years, starting 2026. This investment underscores India’s role as a cornerstone of Tide’s global growth strategy, which will be used to fuel product innovation tailored for Indian SMEs, technology and AI-led development and expansion of Tide’s financial ecosystem — including payments, credit, and investment solutions. Tide’s strategy in India emphasises digital inclusion — to bring formal financial and business services to underserved entrepreneurs outside major metros, in smaller towns and rural clusters. This approach aligns with the Government of India’s efforts to formalise and digitise MSMEs and increase their access to credit, markets and exports. Among some of the exciting new features to be launched next year, include investments, acquiring, insurance, easy access to formal credit, banking services and advanced payment acceptance solutions. Tide is here to make managing business smoother and more successful. About Tide Launched in 2017, Tide is the leading business management platform in the UK. Tide helps SMEs save time (and money) in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related admin services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting. Tide has nearly 800,000 SME members in the UK (14% market share) and 1,000,000 SMEs in India. Tide launched in Germany in May 2024 and in France in September 2025. Tide has also been recognised with the Great Place to Work certification three years in a row. Tide has been funded by Anthemis, Apax Digital Funds, Augmentum Fintech, Creandum, Salica Investments, Latitude, LocalGlobe, SBI Group, Speedinvest and TPG, amongst others. It employs more than 2,500 Tideans worldwide. Tide’s long-term ambition is to be the leading business management platform globally. www.linkedin.com/company/tide-banking twitter.com/TideBusinessIND www.instagram.com/tidebusinessindia/ www.facebook.com/TideBusinessIndia
Delhi: Here is how family`s Goa vacation turns tragic in nightclub fire
A long-awaited Goa holiday for a Delhi family ended in tragedy after a deadly nightclub fire in Arpora claimed four members of the same family
Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP for remarks over `Vande Matram`
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticised the BJP for politicising Vande Mataram, saying those who did not participate in the freedom struggle are now lecturing others on its values
Delhi Traffic Police issue advisory ahead of UNESCO event at Red Fort
In view of the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Delhi Police, in a post on social media platform X, informed that special traffic arrangements will remain in force between 8 am and 9 pm throughout the event period from Monday to Saturday
Fadnavis launches Flag Day Fund, says it`s major support for soldier`s families
CM Fadnavis said that while the life of a martyred soldier is priceless, the government has strengthened its support system by increasing financial assistance for their families from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 1 crore
Crypto TDS crosses Rs 500 Cr as Maharashtra, Karnataka drive collections
Often called punitive by traders, a 1% TDS is levied on the sale, transfer, and spending of virtual digital assets, applying to all transactions where the income is taxable in India, including those involving offshore platforms.
Sri Lanka floods: Navy deploys 4 more warships to deliver relief materials
The deployment includes INS Gharial and three Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessels LCU 54, LCU 51 and LCU 57 which have been tasked with transporting critical Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) supplies
In Dhoom-Style Heist, Thieves On Bikes Loot Bags From Moving Bus On Maharashtra Highway
A video of the audacious robbery, which has since gone viral, shows the robbers scaling a moving bus and stealing luggage.
Goa nightclub fire: Last rites of 3 workers killed in blaze held in Jharkhand
The last rites of three Jharkhand migrant workers who died in the Goa nightclub fire were performed in their native villages on Monday. Brothers Pradeep and Binod Mahto from Ranchi and Mohit Munda from Khunti were among the 25 victims
Man arrested in Malad East with unlicensed pistol and live cartridge
Kurar police arrested 30-year-old Faisal Shaikh, a Pune resident, in Malad East with an unlicensed country-made pistol and a live cartridge. The arms, valued at Rs 15,500, were recovered during a patrol in the Shanti Nagar slum. Shaikh has been booked under the Maharashtra Police Act.
School holiday alert for parents: Check state-wise details on December 914 closures across India
School holiday alert: Schools in India will close from December 9 to 14. Jammu and Kashmir faces a cold wave. Kerala schools shut for local elections. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh see rain disruptions. Maharashtra faces a statewide teachers' strike. Parents should monitor local advisories for student safety and study arrangements.
Starlink India prices unveiled: How much Musks broadband will cost and what users get
Starlink has posted India prices for its Residential service, setting monthly fees at 8,600 and hardware at 34,000 with unlimited data and a 30-day trial. The firm is hiring, yet to reveal Business-tier costs, and Maharashtra has become its first state partner for satellite internet in remote districts.
Parliament Winter Session: PM Modi recalls Cong govt excesses during `Emergency`
Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked memories of the Emergency while commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram in Parliament. Calling the hymn a symbol of Indias resilience and freedom struggle, he urged MPs to reflect on the nations democratic journey
Opposition slams Centre over IndiGo flight chaos, alleges regulatory failure
Opposition leaders accused the Centre of protecting IndiGo instead of regulating it, as widespread flight disruptions triggered passenger chaos and political backlash
NDA Parliamentary Party to meet on December 9 as MPs prepare to felicitate PM
The NDA Parliamentary Party will convene on December 9 at the G.M.C. Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament Library Building. All NDA MPs have been instructed to attend the meeting, where they will also felicitate PM Narendra Modi for the Bihar election victory
NDA MPs to felicitate PM Modi for Bihar election victory during Winter Session
The BJP-led NDA has been allocated three hours for its participation in the Lok Sabha debate, while the full discussion, which will continue in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, December 9, has been allotted a total of 10 hours
Flight cancelled, grievance silent: Guwahati passengers cite IndiGo chaos
IndiGos nationwide flight disruptions leave Guwahati passengers stranded on Monday, facing cancellations, unanswered queries, long delays, and rising travel costs, highlighting growing frustration among travellers
Twelve Maoist cadres led by CCM surrender in Chhattisgarhs Rajnandgaon
RAIPUR: A total of 12 cadres renounced the ideology of the CPI (Maoist) and surrendered with their weapons in Rajnandgaon district, around 100 km west of Raipur, in the early hours of Monday. Among those who laid down arms was a senior Maoist leader of the MaharashtraMadhya PradeshChhattisgarh (MMC) zone and Central Committee member, Ramdher Majji, who carried a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head. Four Divisional Committee members and several other cadres also surrendered. The surrender of these senior figures, led by the Central Committee member, is being viewed as a major setback for the MMC unit of the banned CPI (Maoist). Six of the 12 cadres are women, who, according to a police officer, were evidently encouraged by the state governments lucrative surrender and rehabilitation policy. The cadres handed over an AK-47 rifle, an INSAS assault rifle, a self-loading rifle (SLR), a .303 rifle, and other weapons. Official legal procedures will now follow to ensure their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Since the BJP came to power in December 2023 in Chhattisgarh, approximately 2,300 Maoists have surrendered in the state.
Maharashtra winter session begins with full recital of Vande Mataram
The House proceedings began with the customary recital of the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram, followed by `Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha`, the official state song
Goa nightclub fire: Police issue lookout notice against absconding owners
Goa Police have issued a lookout notice against absconding nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra after a deadly fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora
IndiGo cancels over 250 flights from Delhi, Bengaluru as disruptions enter day 7
In the notices issued to Elbers and Porqueras on Saturday, the regulator said the large-scale operational failures pointed to significant lapses in planning, oversight, and resource management, and asked them to submit their replies within 24 hours
Goa fire tragedy: Four arrested in Arpora blaze remanded to police custody
According to the Goa police, a total of 25 bodies were shifted to GMC Bambolim and the process of identifying the bodies is underway, and all efforts are being made to establish the identities at the earliest
Over 5 lakh Waqf properties uploaded on UMEED portal, 2.16 lakh approved by deadline
NEW DELHI: A total of 5.17 lakh Waqf properties were initiated on the UMEED portal while 2,16,905 properties were approved by the designated approvers during the six-month window provided, according to the data provided by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The UMEED Central Portal for management of Waqf Properties in India, launched by Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on June 6, 2025, officially closed for uploads on December 6, 2025, completing its six-month window, as per the UMEED Act, 1995 and the clear directions of the Supreme Court. In the final count, the momentum significantly accelerated as the deadline approached, the ministry said in a statement. Many review meetings, training workshops, and high-level interventions even at the secretary-level injected renewed pace into the process, making the upload surge in the last hours, it said. According to the data provided by the ministry, 5,17,040 Waqf properties were initiated on the portal with 2,16,905 properties approved by the designated approvers. A total of 2,13,941 properties have been submitted by makers and remain in the pipeline as of the deadline, the ministry said, adding that 10,869 properties stood rejected during verification To support this massive national exercise, the Ministry of Minority Affairs conducted continuous workshops and training sessions with State/UT Waqf Boards and Minority Departments, the statement said. A two-day master trainer workshop was also conducted in Delhi to equip Waqf Boards and State/UT officials with hands-on training for the uploading process, the ministry said. Senior technical and administrative teams were deputed across states, and seven zonal meetings were held nationwide. A dedicated helpline was also set up at the Ministry office for technical support and quick resolution of issues arising during the uploads. Since the launch of the portal, secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Chandra Shekhar Kumar took 20 plus review meetings, consistently guiding, motivating, and monitoring States/UTs to ensure timely and accurate uploading of existing Waqf property details, the statement said. The conclusion of this phase marks a significant milestone in bringing transparency, efficiency, and unified digital management to Waqf properties across India under the UMEED framework, it said. The highest number of Waqf properties initiated on the portal were from Uttar Pradesh (92,830 - 86,345 Sunni and 6,485 Shia), followed by Maharashtra (62,939) and Karnataka (58,328), while 23,086 properties were initiated from West Bengal. Rijiju on Friday had ruled out extending the deadline for registering Waqf properties on the UMEED portal but said his ministry, recognising the concerns of 'mutawallis' or caretakers, will not impose any penalty or take strict action for the next three months as a humanitarian and facilitative measure. The Centre launched The Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development (UMEED) Act central portal on June 6 to create a digital inventory. According to the provisions of the portal, details of all registered Waqf properties across the country must be uploaded within six months. The six-month deadline for registration ended at 11:59:59 pm on December 6. The six-month deadline mandated under the Waqf Amendment Act cannot be extended due to the provisions of the Act, and clear directions of the Supreme Court, the minister had said. The government, through the Ministry of Minority Affairs, has said it is committed to modernising Waqf administration and unlocking the full developmental potential of Waqf properties for the benefit of minority communities.
PM Modi to kick off discussion on Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha today
PM Modi is also likely to highlight the contribution of the song, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and first published in the literary journal Bangadarshan on November 7, 1875, to the freedom struggle, its historical significance and current relevance
Delhi air quality remains very poor as AQI hits 318
A dense layer of smog covered several parts of the city, showing little to no improvement in the hazardous air. Areas such as Anand Vihar, India Gate, Dwarka, and ITO reported thick haze early in the morning, reducing visibility significantly. The CPCB noted that large sections of the National Capital continued to experience very poor air quality
BJP Vs NCP And A 'Royal Enfield' Bet In Maharashtra Local Body Polls
While Machhindra Karanawar is supporting the NCP(SP) candidate Reshma Adgale, Dada Tarange is betting on the BJP's Pooja Kothmire.
Goa fire tragedy: State cracks down on Romeo Lane chain, seals two properties
A state police team also left for Delhi on Sunday to search for the property promoters -- Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra -- against whom a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered
Electric firecrackers likely caused blaze at Goa nightclub: CM Pramod Sawant
The North Goa-based nightclub teeming with revellers turned into a death trap around midnight on Sunday when a massive fire tore through it, bringing to the fore illegalities along with the laxity of government officials in enforcing rules
IndiGo seeks more time to reply to DGCA notice after nationwide flight chaos
The DGCA issued the Show Cause Notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers after widespread cancellations and delays triggered anger among passengers nationwide
Nashik accident: PM Modi offers condolences as six devotees lose their lives
The accident occurred when a vehicle carrying devotees fell from Saptashrungi Gad in Nashik district. Local authorities said rescue teams were deployed immediately
Zohran Mamdani tells immigrants they have the right not to comply with ICE
ICE agents cannot enter spaces like a home, school or private area of a workplace without a judicial warrant signed by a judge, Mamdani said
Donald Trump claims he ended eight wars through trade and tariffs
In the coming weeks, the justices are expected to determine whether Trump violated federal law by using emergency powers to launch sweeping tariffs during his second term
Trump says Zelenskyy isnt ready to accept peace plan for Russia-Ukraine war
Trump was critical of Zelenskyy after US and Ukrainian negotiators completed three days of talks on Saturday aimed at trying to narrow differences on the U.S. administration`s proposal
VHP to get 2-acre plot in Mumbai's Sion at Rs 848 monthly rent
Maharashtra's urban development department has approved the lease of a 2-acre BMC plot in Sion, Mumbai, to Vishwa Hindu Parishad for 30 years. The plot, designated for medical and educational purposes, will be leased for a one-time premium of Rs 9.7 crore and a concessional annual rent of Rs 10,186.
Insider track | Russian folk tune and Indian link
At the Rashtrapati Bhavan state dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu for Vladimir Putin, the Rashtrapati Bhavan Naval Band brought an unexpectedly cheerful moment by playing Kalinka. This famous Russian folk tune, composed by Ivan Larionov in 1860, often appears at diplomatic events as its lively rhythm travels easily across borders. For Indian audiences, the melody also carries a familiar warmth due to its Hindi adaptation, Darling, in 7 Khoon Maaf, sung by Usha Uthup. That connection may explain why it is instantly popular here. Kalinka has appeared at many multilateral gatherings, from BRICS to the SCO summit in Tianjin, where cameras caught it playing as Putin met Xi Jinping. It is not an official anthem, but it is clearly a tune with global stamina. TMCCongress tussle Inside the Trinamool Congress, there is near-total clarity: an alliance with the Congress for next years West Bengal Assembly polls looks unlikely. Despite polite public gestures, the relationship is visibly strained. TMC insiders cite a recent example to show their frustration. While the Congress criticised the electoral roll revision, it failed to provide even one Booth Level Agent when the TMC asked for help with BLOs and objecting to deletions or suspected manipulation. For TMC leaders, this confirms their belief that Congress has virtually no organisational presence in Bengal. As one insider put it, if Congress cannot provide BLAs, why consider them for a pact? For now, the TMC is confident it can win on its own. Polls are month away, but for now the TMC is firm that it doesnt need the Congress in Bengal. Naddas personal touch for TB end It is routine for a health minister to brief parliamentarians on major health concerns. JP Nadda, however, has added an unusual personal layer. He is determined to foster a united political push for a TB-Mukt Bharat and is meeting MPs state by state to build support. The latest WHO report notes a decline in TB cases and deaths, but India still ranks among the eight countries contributing 67% of global cases in 2024. India aims to eliminate TB by 2025. Nadda has already spoken with MPs from large states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Bihar. He is now reaching out to MPs from smaller states. Naddas personal touch may well spur MPs to turn the TB-free India mission into a true jan andolan. For Congress, after RJD, its SP After the Bihar election setback strained its ties with the RJD, the Congress now seems to be drifting apart from another ally, the Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh. In Parliaments Winter Session, the SP stayed away from the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls on the second day of the session. Behind the scenes, MPs from both parties blame each other for widening the gap. One SP functionary was overheard saying the party is not interested in an alliance with Congress for the upcoming panchayat elections. Leaders on both sides quietly admit the gap is growing and is now harder to ignore. Navneet Sehgals exit raises eyebrows Navneet Kumar Sehgal arrived at Prasar Bharati in the morning as chairman and, by afternoon, had resigned in a cloud of mystery. He spent the early hours having coffee, attending meetings and smiling through routine interactions, but by late afternoon, his resignation letter lay on the table. The suddenness left bureaucrats stunned. Sehgal, a retired UP-cadre IAS officer known for maintaining good equations with every governmentSP, BSP, BJPseemingly hit an unexpected eject button. Some insiders whisper that a few old friends triggered an online storm that made his position uncomfortable, while others speculate he may be headed toward something bigger and less tied to Doordarshan. For now, only CEO Gaurav Dwivedi knows what unfolded, and he isnt saying a word.
A safe city is the basic right of every citizen
She warned that one should avoid stepping on these grates, drains, and covers, as they may look strong, but that is often deceptive
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt were arrested in Mumbai in connection with a Rs 30 crore cheating case filed in Udaipur. The couple allegedly induced an IVF specialist to invest in a biopic and other films, but failed to complete the projects and siphoned off funds. They have been granted transit remand until December 9th.
Highway test wirelessly charges electric truck at 105 kmph in major breakthrough
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JapanChina tensions rise after Chinese jets lock radar on Japanese fighters
Japanese fighter jets had scrambled to pursue Chinese jets conducting aircraft takeoff and landing exercises in the Pacific from a safe distance
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BRO marks record day as Rajnath Singh inaugurates 125 border infra projects
These strategically significant project, built at a cost of Rs 5000 crore and spread across the UT of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, and seven states including Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh and Mizoram, consisted of 28 roads, 93 bridges and four miscellaneous others
Delhi braces for cold wave as air quality slips to very poor at 302
The minimum temperature settled at 8 degrees Celsius, which is 1.6 notches below normal, while the relative humidity in the morning touched 100 per cent
Goa nightclub fire kills 25, sparks outrage over safety lapses
Illegal club goes up in flames in peak season as people die, and officials now face heat for letting it run; most of the deaths were caused by suffocation, as the victims got trapped on the ground floor of `Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at Arpora, 25 km from Panaji
UK: Pepper spray attack at Heathrow Airport leaves multiple people injured
Officers were called at 8.11 am to a multi-storied car park at Terminal 3 following reports of multiple people being assaulted; one man was arrested on suspicion of assault. He remains in custody and enquiries continue to trace further suspects
IIT-B registers own co to lead Indias AI initiative
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Rajasthan dominates 2nd Federation Cup Lacrosse Cship
Excelsior Sports Correspondent KATRA, Dec 7: The 2nd Federation Cup Lacrosse Championship 2025 concluded at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex, Katra, after three days of spirited competition and exemplary sportsmanship. The championship, organised by J&K Lacrosse Association under the aegis of the Lacrosse Association of India, witnessed participation from 15 States including Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Telangana, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Delhi, and J&K. Around 280 male and female players showcased talent, [] The post Rajasthan dominates 2nd Federation Cup Lacrosse Cship appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Six killed after car plunges into 800-foot ravine in Nasik
MUMBAI: Six people were killed after the Innova they were travelling in plunged into an 800-foot ravine near the famous shrine of Saptashrungi Gad in Nasik district on Sunday. The vehicle was carrying seven people, and all six deceased victims were identified as Kirti Patel (50), Rasila Patel (50), Vitthal Patel (65), Lata Patel (60), Pachan Patel (60), and Maniben Patel (60). All of them belonged to a Patel family from Pimpalgaon in Nasik district. According to police, the car bearing registration number MH15 BN 555 smashed through a protective wall at the shrine and plunged into the valley, killing six devotees on the spot, after the driver lost control while attempting to overtake near Ganpati Point, close to the Bhavari waterfall a stretch notorious for its sharp curves and narrow road. Upon information, police personnels reached the spot and rescue operations were started along with the Saptashrungi Gad Disaster Management Team, and the gram panchayat. However, the steep drop and dense terrain have made recovery efforts extremely challenging. The wreckage lies roughly 800 feet below the road, prompting authorities to call in additional rescue units from Nasik. Local residents alleged that poor maintenance and inadequate safety measures at the curve contributed to the accident. These curves are major accident-prone spots. Despite repeated complaints, the state governments Public Works Department has failed to repair the damaged stretch, villagers said. Police have initiated a detailed investigation into the incident to determine whether speeding, road conditions, or driver error were contributing factors. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced Rs 5 lakh financial assistance for the next of kin and expressed grief over the tragedy. This is a very unfortunate incident. We are with the family of the victims, and the rescue operation has been carried out, he stated on social media.
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