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NCP accepts minister Manikrao Kokate's resignation

NCP minister Manikrao Kokate has resigned from the Maharashtra cabinet. This follows a court verdict upholding his conviction in a 1995 cheating and forgery case. Kokate's portfolios were taken away earlier. Ajit Pawar confirmed receiving the resignation and forwarding it to CM Devendra Fadnavis. The resignation came before police could arrest Kokate.

The Economic Times 19 Dec 2025 12:07 am

Maharashtra's 'Rummy' Minister Resigns, Second From NCP To Quit Cabinet

Nationalist Congress Party minister Manikrao Kokate has resigned from the Maharashtra Cabinet following a court verdict upholding his conviction and two-year jail term in a 1995 cheating and forgery case.

NDTV 18 Dec 2025 9:58 pm

Shivakumar to inquire into diversion of Bhima waters by Maharashtra

The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by member Talawar Sabanna under Rule 330 in the Legislative Council in Belagavi

The Hindu 18 Dec 2025 9:10 pm

Exclusive Conversation: Maharashtra IT and Cultural Minister Ashish Shelar Speaks with Rachana Shah & Rhythm Wagholikar

Every role we take on simply expands the responsibility we already carry within.The words felt inherent to the space...

DNA India 18 Dec 2025 8:59 pm

'Not party's remark': Omar Abdullah defends ally Cong over ex-Maha CM's Op Sindoor remark; calls it Chavan's 'personal opinion'

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah defended ally Congress, stating it's unfair to blame the entire party for former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan's remarks on Operation Sindoor. Abdullah emphasized that Chavan's comments were personal, not party policy, and reiterated Congress's past support for the government and army post-operation.

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 7:55 pm

Ace sculptor Ram V Sutar, creator of Statue of Unity, passes away at 100

Lucknow: Legendary sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, best known as the designer of the Statue of Unity , the worlds tallest statue, passed away at his Noida residence late on Wednesday night. He was 100 and had been suffering from age-related ailments. Sutars son, Anil, confirmed his demise in a note shared with the media, stating that the renowned sculptor passed away peacefully at home around midnight on December 17. A gold medallist from Sir J J School of Art and Architecture, Mumbai, Sutar was born on February 19, 1925, in Gondur village of Dhule district in present-day Maharashtra. Despite coming from a humble background, he began showing a strong inclination towards sculpting from a young age. His career spanned several decades, earning him global recognition for his expertise in creating realistic sculptures. Among his most celebrated works is the Statue of Unity at Kevadia in Gujarat, the 182-metre tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Other notable creations include the seated meditative statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Parliament complex, each reflecting exemplary artistry. Sutar was also associated with major upcoming projects, including the statue of Lord Ram being developed in Ayodhya and that of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Mumbai. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016. Recently, he was conferred with the Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar. Expressing grief over his demise, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath termed it an irreparable loss to the art world. Taking to X, the Chief Minister posted, he demise of the great sculptor, the artisan of world's tallest statue, the Statue of Unity, Padma Bhushan Shri Ram V Sutar ji is extremely sorrowful and an irreparable loss to the world of art... Om Shanti.

The New Indian Express 18 Dec 2025 7:39 pm

NIA arrests 9th accused in Delhi Red Fort blast case

According to the NIA, the suspect allegedly played an active role in the conspiracy behind the blast that claimed 15 lives and left many others injured on November 10

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 5:55 pm

Manikrao Kokate resigns: Maharashtra minister steps down after conviction in fraud case; Ajit Pawar accepts resignation

Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate resigned after a court issued arrest warrants in a 1995 housing quota case. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar accepted the resignation in principle, forwarding it to CM Devendra Fadnavis. The Governor has now allocated Kokate's former ministries to Pawar. This follows a similar incident with another NCP politician.

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 5:54 pm

Lok Sabha passes Viksit Bharat Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill 2025

Parliament winter session: The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Viksit BharatGuarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, reframing MGNREGS to provide a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment to rural households

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 5:28 pm

Maharashtra procures only 1.47 lakh tonnes of soybean so far

State government assures to look slack buying against the 18.5 lakh tonnes target

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 4:37 pm

Andheri-E crumbles as complaints gounheard since 2022 leadership vacuum

Mumbai's K East ward is in a state of civic breakdown. Andheri, Jogeshwari, and Vile Parle areas suffer from extreme traffic, overflowing garbage, and widespread hawker encroachment. Basic services are collapsing. Former corporators' pleas are ignored as funds have stopped since 2022. Residents face daily struggles for livability. Urgent action is needed to restore order and address these critical issues.

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 4:07 pm

Maharashtra Village Of 1,500 Registers Over 27,000 Births In 3 Months In Massive Cyber Fraud

Shendurusani village in Yavatmal reported 27,397 births in three months, exposing a massive cyber fraud.

News18 18 Dec 2025 4:01 pm

Maharashtra's 'Rummy' Minister Sacked, But Pressure Grows On D Fadnavis

Maharashtra politics is in turmoil, again, after Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) leader Manikrao Kokate who earlier this year was caught playing rummy on his phone in the Assembly was sacked as the state's Sports Minister.

NDTV 18 Dec 2025 3:31 pm

Stray dogs case: We will play video, ask what is humanity, SC tells petitioner

The Supreme Court said it would play a video in the stray dogs case to question the petitioners claim of inhuman treatment amid objections to MCD rules on dog relocation. Sibal said, The problem is that the MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi), in the meantime, has framed some rules which are completely contrary

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 3:23 pm

Passenger traffic at Maharashtra airport rises over three years, led by Mumbai and Pune

Data underline Maharashtras growing air travel demand

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 3:13 pm

Farmer sold a kidney to repay Rs 1 lakh debt that ballooned to Rs 74 lakh, but still ended up a bonded labourer

A Maharashtra farmer, driven to sell his kidney due to exorbitant debt, was subsequently trapped in bonded labour in Laos. Rescued through political and diplomatic efforts, he is now back in India as police investigate the illegal money lending racket and potential organ trade linked to his ordeal.

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 3:11 pm

Delhi airport: 27 flights cancelled as dense fog disrupts flight operations

Flight operations at Delhis IGI Airport were disrupted due to dense fog across Northern India, leading to 27 cancellations. Authorities have advised passengers to stay in touch with airlines for real-time updates

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 2:28 pm

PNB Housing Finance facilitates PMAY-U 2.0 in Maharashtra

Strengthens commitment to Governments Housing for All and PMAY-U 2.0 agenda

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 2:27 pm

Kidney-for-loan fraud: Farmer from Maharashtras Chandrapur has one kidney, say police

The case has been registered at the Brahmapuri police station

The Hindu 18 Dec 2025 2:02 pm

'Harmful For India, Armed Forces': Shripad Naik On Prithviraj Chavan's Op Sindoor Comment

Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan triggered a massive controversy by claiming that India was defeated on the first day of Operation Sindoor.

News18 18 Dec 2025 1:57 pm

Emotion in motion: Eifman ballets Anna Karenina enchants Mumbai

The Eifman Ballet of St Petersburg made its India debut with a performance of Anna Karenina at the NCPA.

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 1:49 pm

50,000 loan turns into 74 lakh debt and a missing kidney: A Maharashtra farmers harrowing story

A small loan that spiralled into crushing debt and ended in the loss of a kidney has placed a farmer in Maharashtras Chandrapur district at the centre of a police investigation, after doctors confirmed he has only one kidney, officials said on Wednesday. The farmer, 29-year-old Roshan Kude, underwent a health assessment at Chandrapur Medical College and Hospital, where doctors concluded that one of his kidneys was missing, a senior police official said. Kude had earlier told the police that he was forced to sell his kidney to repay part of the money he had borrowed from four moneylenders, triggering a police probe. The investigation led to the arrest of six moneylenders, five of whom have been remanded in police custody until December 20, the official said. Kude, a resident of Minthur village in Nagbhid tehsil, owns four acres of farmland. After incurring losses in agriculture, he sought to supplement his income by turning to dairy farming. He bought cows, hoping the venture would provide a steady source of income. Kude told police that he borrowed Rs 50,000 from two moneylenders in 2021 at an interest rate of 40 percent. He said the moneylenders later claimed the amount, including interest, had ballooned to Rs 74 lakh. According to the farmer, one of the moneylenders suggested that he sell a kidney to partially clear the debt. Kude then searched online and came into contact with an agent, who took him to Kolkata. After undergoing a medical examination there, Kude travelled to Cambodia, where his kidney was removed, he told police, adding that he received Rs 8 lakh in return. The accused moneylenders have been identified as Kishor Bawankule, Pradip Bawankule, Sanjay Ballarpure, Laxman Urkude, Manish Ghatbandhe and Satyavan Borkar. A case has been registered at the Brahmapuri police station. We have requested Kude to provide all information. We went through his financial transactions and found that he has borrowed money from multiple moneylenders, said Chandrapur Superintendent of Police Sudarshan Mummaka on Wednesday. As many as 766 farmers died by suicide in Maharashtra in three months: NCP-SCP MP Fauzia Khan

The New Indian Express 18 Dec 2025 1:48 pm

Bombay HC, esplanade court and Bandra magistrate court get bomb threat email

The Bandra magistrate court was evacuated and searched Thursday morning following a bomb threat received via email. Police and bomb squad teams conducted a thorough inspection but found no suspicious objects. An investigation is underway to identify the sender and their motive.

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 1:35 pm

Pune municipal polls: NCP(SP) aligning with Ajit Pawars would be like joining hands with BJP, says Sanjay Raut

Elections to the 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra will take place on January 15, 2026 and the counting will be held a day later

The Hindu 18 Dec 2025 1:27 pm

NCP (SP) aligning with Ajit Pawar's NCP would be like joining hands with BJP: Sena (UBT) leader Raut

MUMBAI: The NCP (SP) forging an alliance with the Ajit Pawar-led NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation polls would be akin to joining hands with the BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said on Thursday. Talking to reporters, Raut said he will meet NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar and hold discussions on various issues, including any understanding between the two rival factions for the Pune civic body polls. Having an alliance with Ajit Pawar would be akin to joining hands with the BJP. Ajit Pawar is an agent of the BJP, and any truck with him will mean strengthening the BJP, Raut said in response to a question. The NCP and NCP (SP) have held talks about joining hands for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections. Earlier this week, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had said that the BJP and the NCP won't have an alliance in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporations, and there will be a friendly fight between the two Mahayuti allies. Besides the BJP and NCP, the ruling Mahayuti also has the Shiv Sena, led by Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, as a constituent. Raut said Pawar is positive about Uddhav Thackeray's Sena (UBT) and the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena coming together for the civic body polls. He said the NCP (SP) will ally with the Sena (UBT) and MNS in Nashik and Thane. Raut further claimed that Shiv Sena's udget for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls was about Rs 10,000 crore and that the party would give Rs 10 crore to each candidate, but did not provide any details to back the claim. Elections to the 29 municipal corporations in the state will take place on January 15, and the counting will be held a day later. '96 lakh fake voters added': Raj Thackeray questions EC ahead of Maharashtra local body polls

The New Indian Express 18 Dec 2025 1:08 pm

Oppn protests G RAM G Bill in Parliament, Kharge vows to take fight to streets

Behind a huge banner of `Mahatma Gandhi NREGA`, they marched from the Gandhi statue at Prerna Sthal to Makar Dwar, raising slogans against the government

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 12:58 pm

Panel to clear encroachments from Mumbais heritage sites

Maharashtra cabinet has formed a state-level committee to protect its heritage sites, focusing on removing encroachments from state-protected monuments. This initiative aims to preserve historical character and public access to iconic locations like August Kranti Maidan and Dharavi Fort, expanding beyond just forts to include all state-protected structures across the region.

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 12:15 pm

Sculptor Ram Sutar death: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs pay tributes

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said Sutars art would endure for generations and that every viewing of his sculptures would evoke his memory

The Hindu 18 Dec 2025 12:10 pm

AI Express flight makes emergency landing at Cochin airport due technical issues

An Air India Express flight from Jeddah to Kozhikode carrying 160 passengers made an emergency landing at Cochin International Airport due to a landing gear and tyre failure. The aircraft landed safely at 09.07 am under full emergency conditions, it said

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 11:47 am

Malnutrition not identified as cause of infant, child mortality in India: Minister in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI: Stressing that malnutrition is not identified as a cause of infant and child mortality in India, the centre on Wednesday said the main reasons are due to diarrhoeal diseases, fever of unknown origin and injuries. In a written reply in Rajya Sabha, Minister of State of Women and Children Savitri Thakur said, malnutrition is not identified as a cause of infant and child mortality in India. Quoting the cause of death report released by the Sample Registration System (SRS) of the Registrar General of India (SRS-RGI), the minister said, the cause of death of children till four years of age in India are diarrhoeal diseases (4.3%), fever of unknown origin (4%), injuries (4.2%), ill-defined or cause unknown (9.8%), prematurity and low birth weight (30.7%), pneumonia (16.3%), birth asphyxia and birth trauma (9.8%), other non-communicable disease (8.4%), congenital anomalies (5.8%), Sepsis (3.9%) etc. The minister said to address the challenge of malnutrition, Anganwadi services, Poshan Abhiyan and Scheme for Adolescent girls (14-18 years, in Aspirational Districts and North-Eastern region) have been subsumed under the umbrella Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Mission Poshan 2.0. The mission is being implemented across the country, including tribal and remote areas. The mission has adopted a multi-sectoral approach involving dimensions of food, health, water, sanitation and education by establishing cross-cutting convergence amongst more than 18 Ministries/Departments. Supplementary nutrition is provided to children (6 months to 6 years), pregnant women, lactating mothers and adolescent Girls (14-18 years) as per nutrition norms (revised in 2023) in Schedule-II of the National Food Security Act, 2013 which are based on the principles of diet diversity and recommend provision of quality protein and 7 essential micronutrients. Fortified rice is provided, and emphasis is laid on the use of millet to meet the requirements of micro-nutrients among women and children. She also said that the Ministries of Women and Child Development and Health and Family Welfare have jointly released the protocol for Management of Malnutrition in children to address acute malnutrition in children. About two lakh Anganwadi Centres have been approved to be upgraded as Saksham Anganwadis with better infrastructure for improved nutrition delivery and for imparting early childhood care and development under the Mission. The PM-JANMAN Mission launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs aims for targeted development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) residing in 18 states and a UT. Thakur said this mission focuses on 11 critical interventions related to nine key ministries including the Ministry of Women and Child Development. She said as on date, a total of 2500 Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) have been approved for construction under the Mission. 178 AWCs have been approved for construction in Maharashtra. The Ministry has introduced Poshan Tracker, an ICT tool, for monitoring and tracking of supplementary nutrition delivery at Anganwadi Centers (AWCs) and beneficiaries.

The New Indian Express 18 Dec 2025 11:44 am

Kolhapurs Saee Jadhav Becomes First Woman Territorial Army Officer To Pass Out Of IMA

Pune, Dec 18: Saee Jadhav from Maharashtras Kolhapur has become the first woman Territorial Army officer to complete pre-commissioning training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, breaking the institutions 93-year-old tradition of male-only officer training. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulated her and said her achievement is an inspiring milestone that gives direction to the dreams of countless young girls across the country. Jadhav, 23, was commissioned as a Lieutenant during the Passing Out Parade of the 157th course held [] The post Kolhapurs Saee Jadhav Becomes First Woman Territorial Army Officer To Pass Out Of IMA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Dec 2025 11:01 am

Tigress TARA enters Sahyadri Tiger Reserve core forest after soft release

Forest officials said the gates of the soft-release enclosure were opened on December 13 at 7 am, but the tigress initially chose to stay in and around the area. During this period, she displayed natural wild behaviour, made a successful kill, and fed on it for nearly three days

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 10:44 am

FDA cancels licences of 13 medical stores, suspends 32 over sale of intoxicant tablets in Nanded

Nanded's medical stores face strict action. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has cancelled licenses of thirteen stores and suspended thirty-two. This action follows the alleged sale of intoxicant tablets without a doctor's prescription. The FDA investigated forty-eight stores, finding violations of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 10:21 am

American Firm Jabil To Set Up Advanced Electronics Training Labs In Select Maharashtra ITIs

A delegation from Jabil met Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Tuesday, and outlined the plan to establish modern electronics laboratories in chosen ITIs.

News18 18 Dec 2025 10:07 am

Toxic smog engulfs city, AQI hits 370; pollution control measures triggered

Areas around Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium were covered in thick smog, with an AQI of 349, also placing it in the very poor category. Najafgarh recorded a slightly lower AQI of 284, though the area was still surrounded by heavy smog, CPCB data indicated

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 9:54 am

Delhi airport, airlines issue advisories as dense fog disrupts visibility

In a travel advisory issued at 4.30 am, Delhi Airport authorities said foggy weather had significantly reduced visibility levels, leading to the activation of LVP to ensure the safety of aircraft operations

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 9:53 am

Short 87 KM Stretch Sees 4-Year Delay, Derails Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Project Worth Rs 1 Lakh Crore

The Expressway, which passes through Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, is divided into 53 packages.

News18 18 Dec 2025 9:29 am

Sessions court confirms 2 years' jail for Maharashtra minister, brother

In a significant legal development, Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate is on the brink of disqualification following a court's affirmation of his 1995 conviction for fraud related to housing quotas. He and his brother received a two-year rigorous imprisonment sentence for deceitfully inflating their income to obtain EWS flats.

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 9:28 am

PM Modi appreciates enthusiasm of Indians in Oman, says it reflects people-to-pe

PM Modi lauded the enthusiasm of Indians in Oman, saying it reflected the people-to-people ties between both nations.

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 9:07 am

Benjamin Netanyahu approves USD 35 billion natural gas export deal to Egypt

The gas will be delivered to Egypt over the next 15 years by US energy giant Chevron, a key owner of the gas field off Israel`s coast in the Mediterranean Sea

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 9:03 am

GRAP restrictions: Delhi to pay Rs 10,000 to affected construction workers

On Wednesday, Mishra said GRAP-3 remained in force in Delhi for 16 days, during which all construction activities across the city were suspended, severely impacting daily wage labourers dependent on the sector

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 9:00 am

New York to allow medically assisted suicide for terminally ill

Democratic Gov Kathy Hochul plans to sign the proposal next year after pushing to add a series of `guardrails` in the bill, she announced in an op-ed in the Albany Times Union

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 8:54 am

FAA investigates after small plane crashes into New Hampshire condominiums

Emergency crews found the aircraft upside down in a snow bank in the parking lot of a wooded condominium complex in Nashua Wednesday afternoon

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 8:45 am

Ethiopia sees PM Modis visit as boost to development cooperation

Tesfaye further noted that ties between the nations have been primarily people-to-people, as people from both countries have contributed to each other`s independence struggles

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 8:42 am

Viral video: Lamborghini in police custody after it hits speed of over 200km/h on Mumbai's Bandra-Worli sea link

Worli police seized a Lamborghini after a viral video showed it exceeding 200 km/h on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, where the speed limit is 80 km/h. The car, registered in Haryana and owned by an Ahmedabad resident, was brought from Pune for examination. A case has been registered against the driver.

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 8:31 am

Congress MLC Pradnya Satav likely to join BJP in Maharashtra

Satav, the wife of Congress leader late Rajiv Satav, who was a close aide of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, is a two-time MLC. Her term ends in 2030

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 7:55 am

Leo made it memorable

Many aspects of the Lionel Messi visit have been well publicised but, as with all greats, the Argentine football legends impact in India will unfold in stories that will trickle in over time

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 7:33 am

Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate Resigns After Conviction In 1995 Case

Kokate, an NCP MLA from Sinnar constituency in Nashik district, was convicted and handed a two-year jail term by a Nashik court in the cheating and forgery case.

News18 18 Dec 2025 7:24 am

New bio-plastic decomposes rapidly in seawater, study finds

When mixed the negatively charged cellulose and positively charged ions attract each other, giving the plastic its strength. In salt water, those salt bridges break apart, triggering decomposition

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 6:44 am

New microscope makes invisible 2D material visible to the naked eye

The team used nonlinear microscopy with infrared light so that monolayers of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) light up brightly.Their approach resonantly drives a lattice vibration in hBN, producing a strong signal that not only makes the material visible but also reveals its crystal orientation

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 6:41 am

Ancient bees found perfect home in owl prey bones, study finds

The cave floor was covered in layers of fossils including sloths, birds, and reptiles mostly derived from owl pellets. Ancient bees used the empty tooth sockets in these bones as nesting sites

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 6:39 am

Bondi Beach massacre: Gunman charged with 15 counts of murder

Funerals for people slain in Australian antisemitic mass shooting begin; the 24-year-old man was charged in Sydney hospital on Wednesday, where he has been since police shot him and his gunman father at Bondi

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 6:36 am

GDP to grow at 7.5 per cent in FY26, moderate to 7 per cent in FY27: Report

The rupee, which is hitting lifetime lows lately and has breached the 91-mark, will appreciate and is expected to be at the 89-90 level in FY27, according to Careedge Ratings

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 6:32 am

Delhi-NCR pollution: Govt mandates 50 per cent work from home under GRAP IV

According to an advisory issued by the Labour Department, the direction follows amendments made by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) after hearings and consultations held in November

Mid Day 18 Dec 2025 6:27 am

NCP's Manikrao Kokate stripped of portfolio as court issues arrest warrant

Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate lost his portfolio Wednesday. This followed an arrest warrant in a 1995 cheating and forgery case. The Nashik District Court upheld his two-year jail term for fraudulently obtaining government flats. Kokate admitted himself to a Mumbai hospital. His lawyers are seeking urgent bail. This is the second NCP minister to face such a situation.

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 12:22 am

Contractor of Metro 2 B gets notice on pollution

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 12:06 am

Mumbai: Coastal Road tunnel shut after smoke scare

The Times of India 17 Dec 2025 11:13 pm

Mumbai: New elevated deck over Vasai station platforms

The Times of India 17 Dec 2025 11:07 pm

Squash: Vedant Patel Starts Campaign In Fine Style As Western India Slam Kicks Off

Western India Squash Tournament: Vedant Patel of Gujarat, one of Indias top squash players, began his campaign in the 80th Western India Squash Tournament in fine style, beating Ishaan Kohli in straight games on the opening day at the historic Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai on Wednesday. Born in Ahmedabad, Patel, ranked seventh in the country, has been one of the promising players in the country, but a recent injury break meant that this tournament became a fine vehicle for him to showcase his skills again. Vedant got the better of Ishaan Kohli of Maharashtra 11-2, 11-6, 11-3. Apart from Patels encounter, the opening day featured exciting encounters with players showcasing agility, precision, and mental toughness on the court. Defending champions and emerging players alike are expected to deliver nail-biting matches in their quest for the title. The finals are scheduled for Sunday (December 21), where the champions will be crowned, adding another chapter to this celebrated tournaments history. The 80th edition of the prestigious Western India Squash Tournament commenced with great enthusiasm, drawing top national squash players to showcase their skills and sportsmanship. The tournament features an INR 10,00,000 prize each for both the men's and women's categories, setting the stage for high-stakes competition and thrilling matches over the coming days. As one of the most celebrated squash events in the country, the tournament has attracted over 800 participants across 22 categories, including juniors, seniors, and veterans. With a rich legacy spanning decades, the Western India Squash Tournament continues to play a pivotal role in promoting squash and nurturing budding talent in India. Sports enthusiasts and squash lovers are encouraged to attend and witness this extraordinary display of skill and determination. Results: Mens: Shaan Dalal bt Narayan Manohar Lachka 11-3 11-5 11-5; Sankalp Anand bt Ishan Advani 11-2 11-7 11-5; Sharan Pbi bt Aaditya Khandelwal 11-3 11-5 11-0; Ajnav Dhawan bt Subhayan Das 11-5 11-8 7-11 11-4; Vedant Patel bt Ishaan Kohli 11-2 11-6 11-3 MIXU9: Atharv Mathur bt Aadya Mehra 11-7 11-9; Samar Dave bt Aveer Darooka 11-3 11-8 BU11: Mukesh Nirguda bt Mukesh Nirguda 11-1 11-3 11-1; Yuvaan Verma [5/8] bt Kaveer Jogani 11-4 11-3 11-4 BU13: Vivaan Narsule bt Mrigank Garg 11-9 11-7 7-11 11-5; Rupesh Daravada bt Mahir Goyal 11-1 11-4 11-1 BU15: Aaditya Negi bt Prem Tambade 11-2 11-2 11-2; Advik Kiran [9/16] bt Akshay Kejriwal 11-8 11-7 11-3 GU11: Avni Nandal [9/16] bt Riya Shingva 11-1 11-1 11-0 ; Anshika Kumari [3/4] bt Ayana Jain 11-2 11-1 11-2 BU15: Aaditya Negi bt Prem Tambade 11-2 11-2 11-2; Advik Kiran [9/16] bt Akshay Kejriwal 11-8 11-7 11-3 Also Read: Live Cricket Score GU15: Trisha Shah [5/8] by Jai Lende 11-1 11-1 11-5. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 17 Dec 2025 10:50 pm

Balbharati raids printing press, finds illegally printed textbooks

During the inspection, officials discovered 10,000 to 30,000 illegally printed textbooks of Balbharati. While Balbharatis production officer estimated the quantity to be between 10,000 and 20,000, officials said

Mid Day 17 Dec 2025 10:49 pm

Maharashtra Minister Manikrao Kokates portfolios removed after court upholds his conviction in housing scam case

Minister moves High Court after arrest warrant,hospitalisedhours later

The Hindu 17 Dec 2025 10:15 pm

Maharashtra Minister moves High Court after arrest warrant,hospitalisedhours later

Nashik Sessions Court upheld Manikrao Kokates two-year sentence in a 1995 housing scam case; Opposition parties criticise Mahayuti government for protecting Minister

The Hindu 17 Dec 2025 10:15 pm

Conduct inquiry into Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam attacks, demands former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan

It is my duty as a citizen to develop the scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform, promoting rational thinking, compassion, and progress, rather than blind faith or superstition, the Congress leader said, defending his earlier remarks

The Hindu 17 Dec 2025 10:04 pm

Goa nighclub fire: Court remands Luthra brothers in police custody for five days

A court in North Goa remanded nightclub owners Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra to five days of police custody in connection with the Birch by Romeo Lane fire that killed 25 people. The brothers were produced in court after multiple medical examinations

Mid Day 17 Dec 2025 9:49 pm

PM Modi arrives in Oman on final leg of three-nation tour after Ethiopia visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Oman on Wednesday, concluding the final leg of his three-nation tour after visits to Jordan and Ethiopia. His visit marks 70 years of IndiaOman diplomatic ties and focuses on boosting strategic and economic cooperation

Mid Day 17 Dec 2025 9:23 pm

Elgar case: Bombay HC permits accused Navlakha to shift to hometown in Delhi

A bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Shyam Chandak said Navlakha shall appear every Saturday before the local police station in Delhi to mark his presence, surrender his passport and not leave Delhi without prior permission from the special court

Mid Day 17 Dec 2025 9:07 pm

Court rejects ARC plea for auction of DSK properties

The Times of India 17 Dec 2025 8:46 pm

Fake law degree case: Delhi court denies anticipatory bail

A Delhi court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of a man accused of enrolling as an advocate using forged law degree documents. Additional Sessions Judge Shunali Gupta, who was hearing the plea filed by advocates K Rajan and Kartik Chettiav on behalf of J Vansanthan, denied the relief, saying the allegations against Vansanthan were serious

Mid Day 17 Dec 2025 8:39 pm

Rescued Indian giant squirrels rehabilitated, released into the wild

In a boost to wildlife conservation, two rescued Indian Giant Squirrels (Shekru) were successfully rehabilitated and released into the wild by RAWW and the Maharashtra Forest Department on Saturday last week after nearly three months of medical care and monitoring

Mid Day 17 Dec 2025 8:38 pm

Fire breaks out at chemical factory in Surat; dousing operation underway

A fire broke out at a chemical factory in Makhinga village of Palsana near Surat on Wednesday. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot and efforts to control the blaze are underway. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained

Mid Day 17 Dec 2025 8:18 pm

Who is Manikrao Kokate? Maharashtra Minister faces arrest in 1995 cheating and forgery case

Manikrao Kokate has moved the Bombay High Court, challenging his conviction and the two-year jail term in the case.

DNA India 17 Dec 2025 8:17 pm

J-K: Cocaine worth over Rs 10 crore seized in Ganderbal, one arrested

Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested notorious drug peddler Maqsood Hussain Khan in Gooripora, recovering over Rs 10 crore worth of cocaine along with a vehicle, mobile phones, and other electronic gadgets

Mid Day 17 Dec 2025 7:45 pm