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Mahayuti govt hasn't gone back on promise of farm loan waiver: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra's Deputy CM Ajit Pawar affirmed the Mahayuti government's commitment to a farm loan waiver, stating it will be implemented after careful financial consideration by a formed committee. He highlighted ongoing support measures, including annual financial assistance and electricity bill coverage.

The Economic Times 25 Aug 2025 12:31 pm

Natural To Be From South: Amit Shah On NDA's Veep Pick CP Radhakrishnan

Amit Shah endorsed the NDA's decision to name Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its Vice Presidential candidate, stating that it was only natural that the post was occupied by someone who hails from the southern part of India.

NDTV 25 Aug 2025 12:10 pm

'Speed Up': Fadnavis Pulls Up Officials For Slow Execution Of Amrut 2.0 Projects, Say Sources

According to senior officials present at a meeting, Devendra Fadnavis set a strict deadline of March 31, 2026, for the completion of all pending Amrut 2.0 projects in Maharashtra.

News18 25 Aug 2025 11:56 am

'Spreading Lies For Long Time': CM Fadnavis Slams Rahul Gandhi Over 'Vote Chori' Campaign

The Maharashtra Chief Minister also hit out at Uddhav and Raj, who are together echoing the 'vote chori' allegations in Mumbai ahead of the upcoming local body polls

News18 25 Aug 2025 11:19 am

Drug Hauls Worth Rs 7,345 Crore: Gujarat Ports Top Seizures In Five Years, Followed By Maharashtra

Ports in Gujarat account for nearly 65 per cent of the total value of drug seizures made by enforcement agencies between 2020 and 2024.

News18 25 Aug 2025 11:10 am

Wife Donates Liver To Husband, Both Die After Surgery In Pune; Family Alleges Negligence

Bapu Komkar and Kamini died after their surgery at Sahyadri Hospital in Pune, prompting Maharashtra health department to issue notice to the hospital.

News18 25 Aug 2025 10:48 am

Woman Donates Liver To Husband In Pune, Both Die After Transplant Surgery

A woman who donated a part of her liver to her husband died days after he passed away following a transplant surgery, prompting the Maharashtra health department to issue a notice to a private hospital in Pune, an official said.

NDTV 25 Aug 2025 9:13 am

Israeli forces kill four aid seekers south of Gaza city

Al-Awda Hospital and eyewitnesses said that the four Palestinians were killed when troops opened fire on a crowd heading to a site run by the Israeli-backed American contractor Gaza Humanitarian Foundation ( GHF) in the Netzarim corridor area

Mid Day 25 Aug 2025 8:58 am

Maharashtra couple dies after liver transplant surgery; notice issued to Pune hospital

The Sahyadri Hospital has been directed to submit all details pertaining to the transplant procedure by Monday

The Hindu 25 Aug 2025 8:55 am

Breaking barriers: Chinese teen marks milestone with Bharatanatyam debut

Indias Deputy Ambassador Abhishek Shukla and noted Chinese Bharatanatyam exponent Jin Shan Shan were among the audience on Zhangs special day

Mid Day 25 Aug 2025 8:53 am

Royal corgis turn racers: Lithuania hosts Corgi Race Vilnius 2025

Thousands of Lithuanians gathered in the capitals largest park on Saturday to watch the events a solo sprint, a contest for the mightiest voice, costume challenges, and group racing

Mid Day 25 Aug 2025 8:45 am

Moscow says Kyiv missiles almost hit nuclear plant

Russian officials said several power and energy facilities were targeted. The fire at the nuclear facility was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported. While the attack damaged a transformer, radiation levels remained within normal ranges

Mid Day 25 Aug 2025 8:40 am

Punjab: Hoshiarpur tanker fire toll rises to seven

Civil Surgeon Dr Pawan Kumar said the four, who had sustained more than 90 per cent burns, were on ventilator support.; two people died in the immediate wake of the incident, while 21 others sustained injuries

Mid Day 25 Aug 2025 8:37 am

BJP now engaged in satta chori, says Mallikarjun Kharge

It is like running a bulldozer on democracy, the Congress chief said

Mid Day 25 Aug 2025 8:34 am

EC blamed after loss: BJP shreds vote theft claim

PATNA: Former union minister and BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav of spreading canards and making baseless vote theft allegations against his party. Addressing a press conference at the BJP state headquarters, Prasad said that in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Samajwadi Party won 37 seats in Uttar Pradesh, while BJP won 33, and Congress six. Even in that election, the Election Commission was the same. If people vote for them, then the Commission is fine, but if they lose, then the Commission is badhow can this logic work? he asked. He also cited the case of Maharashtra, where Congress won 13 seats, BJP and Shiv Sena 9 each, and NCP 8. Was not the same Election Commission there too? he asked. He added that Congress also formed governments in Himachal Pradesh and Telangana, asking whether the EC was only valid when the Congress won. Prasad said, If the people do not vote for Rahul Gandhi, what can anyone do? In Haryana, Delhi, and Maharashtra assembly elections, BJP won because the people saw through his lies. He accused Gandhi of consistently attacking constitutional institutions by making shameless allegations. Today it is the Election Commission, earlier it was Chowkidar Chor Hai, he remarked. He claimed that Gandhi was targeting the Election Commission, media, the Prime Ministereveryone but he must understand that he could not say anything he wanted and expected the country to simply tolerate it. Prasad further said that in Bihar, Gandhi was trying to mislead people by levelling baseless allegations. He alleged that Tejashwi Yadavs language against Prime Minister was unacceptable. The people of this country have elected Narendra Modi as Prime Minister thrice. Tejashwi must apologise for calling the Prime Minister a liar and advised him to be careful not to adopt Gandhis ways under his influence, he asserted. Bihar SIR: ECI says docus of 98% electors received The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday announced that documents of 98.2% electors had been received by electoral officers, even though eight days are still left for people and political parties to file their claims and objections to the draft electoral roll of Bihar, published as part of the SIR of the states voters list. Between June 24 and August 24, in 60 days, 98.2% people submitted their documents.

The New Indian Express 25 Aug 2025 7:42 am

Does India have Alzheimers?

In this imagined story, a mother forgetting Jawaharlal Nehru becomes a metaphor for an India seeking to erase its first prime minister from popular memory

Mid Day 25 Aug 2025 7:02 am

Bank holiday today? Check if banks are open or closed in your state on August 25, 2025?

Banks across the country are not closed today. However, several states including Gujarat and Maharashtra will observe a bank holiday on August 27 for Ganesh Chaturthi. Digital banking remains a convenient alternative for many transactions, though some still require in-person visits.

The Economic Times 25 Aug 2025 7:00 am

Cricket fans have to grin and bear it

The reason for Iyers omission was not spelt out by the chief selector in the media conference held last week in Mumbai. When asked, Agarkar reportedly counter-questioned the media by asking them to name who could have been dropped to accommodate Iyer

Mid Day 25 Aug 2025 6:57 am

Foy Nissen: Mumbais OG guardian angel and guide

While the name might draw a blank in the minds of todays new-age, self-titled historians and heritage experts, the Danish chronicler who made this city his home, played a massive role in the early days of the heritage movement

Mid Day 25 Aug 2025 6:54 am

Ex-CJI Chandrachuds call for inclusion spurs immediate government action

Former Chief Justices emotional address on accessibility and dignity prompts Maharashtra IT Minister Ashish Shelar to announce a special committee on inclusive digital literacy and hiring reforms

The Hindu 25 Aug 2025 6:07 am

Tribunal overturns unilateral possession date extn by Rera

The Times of India 25 Aug 2025 12:33 am

Fire breaks out in Malad highrise in Mumbai, no one hurt

The Times of India 25 Aug 2025 12:13 am

Mumbai cops attacked during anti narcotic drive

The Times of India 25 Aug 2025 12:04 am

Mumbai railway police suspended for extorting money from duo

The Times of India 25 Aug 2025 12:01 am

Speeding tempo kills 4-yr-old girl in Mumbai

The Times of India 24 Aug 2025 11:54 pm

Prithvi Shaw: After debut 100, he hits 2nd fifty-plus score for Maharashtra

Prithvi Shaw, now representing Maharashtra, is making a strong statement ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season. Following a century against Chhattisgarh, the 25-year-old struck a fluent half-century against TNCA Presidents XI, showcasing his attacking instincts. This innings further solidifies his comeback after a challenging previous season, as he aims for consistency with his new team.

The Times of India 24 Aug 2025 10:03 pm

Maratha Quota Activist Jarange Says 'Chalo Mumbai' March To Be Last Fight For Reservation

Activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday urged the members of the Maratha community across Maharashtra to join his 'Chalo Mumbai' march on August 27, calling it their last fight to seek reservation.

NDTV 24 Aug 2025 9:47 pm

Editors Guild voices concern over criminal complaint threat to journalist

New Delhi: The Editors Guild of India on Sunday, August 24, voiced concern over a statement by a Congress leader regarding the intention to file a criminal complaint against senior broadcast journalist Shiv Aroor. Aroors reportage on alleged electoral irregularities during the Maharashtra Assembly elections and remarks of a psephologist, which were subsequently withdrawn for 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 .

The Siasat Daily 24 Aug 2025 9:03 pm

Youth crushed to death by Ganesh Idol in MP; poor road conditions blamed

BHOPAL: A 24-year-old youth from Khandwa district tragically died after being crushed by a brand-new Ganesh idol, which reportedly toppled due to pothole-ridden roads in Burhanpur district, southwestern Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday night. The fatal incident occurred in the Lalbagh area of Burhanpur city when members of the Hatkeshwar Ganesh Mandal, based in neighbouring Khandwa district, were transporting a newly crafted 12-foot-high Ganesh idol for installation during the upcoming Ganpati Puja festival. The idol was being carried on a tempo trolley when it lost balance on a poorly maintained stretch of road near Tulsi Mall. It toppled onto 24-year-old Shashank Joshi, believed to be associated with the Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in Khandwa. Shashank was critically injured after being crushed under the collapsed idol. He was immediately rushed to a private hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. The incident sparked outrage among locals, who blamed the authorities for failing to maintain the roads, leading to the tragedy. Om Azad, a local spokesperson of the Hindu Mahasabha, directly held the administration and municipal corporation responsible for the accident caused by dangerous road conditions. Upon learning of the incident, Burhanpur Circle SP Gaurav Patil rushed to the scene and managed to pacify the angry crowd. The post-mortem was conducted during the night, and Shashanks last rites were performed in his native Khandwa district on Sunday. Additional SP (Burhanpur) A.S. Kanesh and Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Veer Singh Chauhan were present at the hospital overnight to ensure the situation remained under control. Meanwhile, the damaged idol, meant for installation in Khandwa, was immersed in the Tapti River in Burhanpur on Sunday. Following the incident, the Burhanpur district administration reportedly sealed the Samrat Maurya Art workshop, where the Ganesh idol had been made. Around 40 idols, worth over 10 lakh, were stored there for delivery to various Puja pandals in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. According to official sources, the administration had capped the maximum height for Ganesh idols at 10 feet, but the workshop allegedly created idols ranging between 12 and 18 feet. Most of these were meant for pandals in neighbouring Maharashtra, where Ganesh Utsav is one of the most celebrated festivals. However, Sarita Maurya, head of the Samrat Maurya Art workshop, defended her team, stating, The idol was properly packed and handed over to the organisers. The mishap occurred due to poor road conditions, not any fault of the workshop. This was not the first incident of its kind in Burhanpur. Just two days earlier, another newly made Ganesh idol had collapsed due to poor road conditions on Ichhapur Road. Following that, authorities began patchwork repairs on the damaged roads. The incident also revived memories of a similar mishap in Gwalior in September 2024, when a 22-foot idol collapsed due to potholes on Shinde ki ChhawaniNawab Sahab ka Kuwa Road. That incident injured two people, including a woman, just hours before the idol was to be installed at a local Ganesh Puja mandal in Khallasipura. These recurring accidents have renewed public anger and raised serious questions about civic negligence ahead of one of Indias most important festivals.

The New Indian Express 24 Aug 2025 8:43 pm

10 smart villages to be developed in every taluka of Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra is set to develop smart villages, with Chief Minister Fadnavis announcing plans to establish 10 such villages in every taluka, beginning with Satanwari in Nagpur. This initiative, supported by VOICE and 24 Indian companies, aims to integrate advanced technology into agriculture, health, education, and other essential services.

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2025 7:09 pm

CM Fadnavis orders crackdown on ineligible beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin Yojana

The Maharashtra CM announced an inquiry into the over 26-lakh beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin Yojana for alleged misuse. Benefits will be stopped for ineligible claimants. He also directed BMC to urgently address Mumbais pothole crisis, with 8000+ complaints recorded this monsoon

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 6:11 pm

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitates Gaganyaan astronauts

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh honoured the four Gaganyaan astronauts - Group Captains Shukla, Nair, Krishnan & Pratap. He hailed them as India`s pride and underscored the mission as a testament to a self-reliant nation`s soaring space ambitions. Rajnath Singh, while praising their contribution during rigorous training and operations.

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 5:08 pm

Man accused of murdering wife for dowry shot at during encounter with UP cops

The accused has been charged with murdering his wife and allegedly subjecting her to repeated assault. The womans family alleged that the accused and his parents frequently tortured her over dowry demands

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 5:01 pm

Weather news: IMD predicts heavy rainfall over Gujarat, Rajasthan & Maharashtra

India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rainfall. Gujarat is likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall until August 30. Rajasthan may receive similar rainfall until August 26. East Rajasthan could face extremely heavy rainfall on Sunday evening. Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Haryana & Chandigarh are also expected to receive very heavy rainfall on Sunday evening.

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2025 4:27 pm

India Records 1,634 Heatwave Deaths in Three Years, Government Puts Focus on Action Plans

SRINAGAR: India has recorded at least 1,634 deaths due to heatwaves and sunstroke in the last three years, with Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar among the worst-affected states, according to official data tabled in Parliament on Thursday. Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change []

KashmirLife 24 Aug 2025 4:17 pm

Jammu Kashmir: Torrential rains trigger flood-like situation; traffic disrupted

Jammu records 190.4 mm rainfall in 24 hours, the second-highest in a century. Flood-like situations disrupt life, damage Jammu-Pathankot highway bridge. SDRF rescues 45 students from flooded IIIM hostel. Authorities issue alerts for more rain, landslides till August 27.

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 3:57 pm

Bihar voter revision list: EC receives documents of 98.2 per cent of electors

The poll body emphasised that the claims and objections period provides electors the opportunity to rectify mistakes in the draft rolls, as well as to submit any documents they may not have provided during their enumeration forms submission

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 3:49 pm

Maharashtra native dies of electrocution in Trimulgherry, 9th case this week

Hyderabad: One person suffered a fatal electrocution while two others were severely injured in Hyderabads Trimulgherry area, ninth reported case in the city so far. The incident occurred at the Lothkunta area on August 22. But a CCTV footage of the incident has emerged now and has since gone viral on social media platforms. According 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 .

The Siasat Daily 24 Aug 2025 3:15 pm

India conducts maiden flight tests of integrated air defence weapons system

The IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system consisting of indigenous quick reaction surface-to-air missiles (QRSAM), very short range air defence system (VSHORADS) missiles and a high-power laser-based directed-energy weapons (DEW) system, according to the defence ministry

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 1:54 pm

BSF arrests 15 Pakistani fishermen for illegally entering Indian waters

BSF seizes Pakistani boat in Kori Creek, arresting 15 fishermen for crossing the international maritime border. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the disputed creek region of Gujarat. The officials from the Border Security Force, while addressing the incident,.

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 1:37 pm

Rajasthan floods: Indian Air Force launches rescue operations in Kota and Bundi

IAF Mi-17 helicopter deployed for HADR in Rajasthan. Kota and Bundi are inundated after heavy rain. Operations focus on evacuating stranded residents and delivering essential relief materials to the flood-affected regions.

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 1:28 pm

Govt employee loses Rs 1,90,000 after receiving WhatsApp message, it was about..., knowwhathappened

A wedding invitation went viral on social media when a government employee from Maharashtra received the e-card on his WhatsApp and shockingly lost almost Rs two lakhs.

DNA India 24 Aug 2025 12:04 pm

Luxury bus catches fire on Mumbai-Goa highway; narrow escape for 44 passengers

A private luxury bus carrying forty-four passengers caught fire on the Mumbai-Goa highway near Kashedi tunnel after a tyre burst. The quick-thinking driver safely evacuated all passengers before the fire rapidly engulfed the vehicle and caused a diesel tank explosion. Emergency services responded swiftly, extinguishing the blaze and resuming traffic after a temporary halt.

The Times of India 24 Aug 2025 11:06 am

Mumbai suburban trains: Central Railway to operate megablock on Main, Trans-Harbour lines today; no blocks on Western Railway

Central Railway's Mumbai division will conduct a megablock on Sunday across its suburban lines for essential maintenance. The Main line will experience a block on the Matunga-Mulund slow lines, diverting some Up slow line services. Additionally, the Trans-Harbour line will suspend services between Thane and Vashi/Nerul.

The Times of India 24 Aug 2025 10:56 am

India-Pak match non-issue, Oppn should raise important matters: Ajit Pawar

PUNE, Aug 24: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has hit out at the Opposition leaders raising non-issues like an India-Pakistan cricket match, instead of talking about matters such as crop losses due to heavy rains or traffic congestion. He was reacting to Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Rauts criticism of the Union governments decision to allow the Indian team to play with Pakistan in the Asia Cup against the backdrop of the terror attack in Pahalgam. A section of [] The post India-Pak match non-issue, Oppn should raise important matters: Ajit Pawar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 24 Aug 2025 10:53 am

Maharashtra Minister asks Jarange to hold talks with Govt ahead of protests

Jarange called for a protest at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai from August 29, demanding reservation for the Maratha community under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category

The Hindu 24 Aug 2025 9:59 am

India-Pakistan match non-issue, Opposition should raise important matters: Ajit Pawar

PUNE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has hit out at the Opposition leaders raising on-issues like an India-Pakistan cricket match, instead of talking about matters such as crop losses due to heavy rains or traffic congestion. He was reacting to Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut's criticism of the Union government's decision to allow the Indian team to play with Pakistan in the Asia Cup against the backdrop of the terror attack in Pahalgam. A section of people feel that India should not have any ties with our rivals like Pakistan which is responsible for terrorist activities in our nation. There is another group which watches these matches enthusiastically. As far as the Opposition is concerned, it needs to raise some important issues, Pawar said on Saturday. Today there are some vital issues like heavy rainfall, crop damage and traffic congestion. However, members from the Opposition chose to speak on non-issues such as the India-Pakistan match, he added. Pawar also said there was no substance in the Opposition's allegations of vote theft. Some people shared the data with the Opposition and later admitted that it was wrong information. The Opposition is trying to set a fake narrative but it will not succeed, he said.

The New Indian Express 24 Aug 2025 9:41 am

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises tests of new anti-air missiles

The test coincided with new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung `s trip to Tokyo for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, where they vowed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and their trilateral partnership with the United States to address common challenges, including North Korea`s nuclear ambitions

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 8:58 am

Indian among 5 killed after tour bus returning from Niagara Falls crashes in NY

The bus was travelling back to New York City after visiting Niagara Falls, with 54 people on board, including two bus company employees, police said

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 8:57 am

European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over tariffs

Postal services in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Italy said they will stop shipping most merchandise to the U.S. effective immediately. France and Austria will follow on Monday

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 8:51 am

China: Under-construction bridge collapses, 12 workers dead, 4 missing

The cable of the bridge broke during a tensioning operation at the site of a bridge under construction on the Qinghai section of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway in Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 8:49 am

Russia claims forces took control of two settlements in Ukraine`s Donetsk

The ministry also claimed that Russian forces struck a Ukrainian military-industrial complex and temporary deployment points of Ukrainian armed formations and foreign fighters across 143 locations

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 8:46 am

US survey reveals startling insights into Gen Zs work habits

New US survey finds shocking data about Gen Zs working habits, a group already hated by employers; from cover letters penned at the kitchen table to salary negotiations where mum plays amateur union rep, the numbers are jaw-dropping

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 8:33 am

Vote theft taking place for 10 years: Raj Thackeray

Pune: MNS president Raj Thackeray on Saturday said he had been talking about `vote theft since 2016, and the Election Commission should have conducted a probe when both Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the BJPs Anurag Thakur alleged voter list frauds. Speaking to the local office-bearers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena here ahead of municipal 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 .

The Siasat Daily 24 Aug 2025 8:26 am

Gaza loses 33 people more in Israeli strikes amid a famine

The famine determination by the worlds leading authority on food crises galvanised governments and aid groups to intensify pleas for Israel to halt its 22-month offensive on Gaza

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 8:25 am

Putin wont meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy until Ukraine accepts Moscows terms

Trump said on Friday he expected to make a decision on his next actions in two weeks if direct talks arent scheduled. He raised the possibility of imposing new sanctions or tariffs on Russia, a threat he has previously floated but not followed through on

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 8:18 am

Not fair: Only 11 per cent women Vice-Chancellor's in Indian universities

NEW DELHI: The highest echelons still remain inaccessible to women in education, a field predominantly dominated by the female workforce, with only 11.18% occupying the Vice-Chancellor (VC) positions in universities across the country, data shows. Out of 1,073 universities under the ambit of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), just 120 have women VCs, Secretary General of AIU, Pankaj Mittal, told this newspaper. Of this figure, 16 hold the top job in universities where the post is exclusively reserved for female appointees, she said. India has a total of 1,200-odd universities with 90% of them affiliated to the association. Women are increasingly occupying mid-level leadership roles like the Heads of Departments or Controller of Examinations. However, gender parity at the top remains elusive. The positive aspect is that the present situation is much better compared to the trend in our country three years ago when only 7% of universities had women VCs, Mittal elaborated. JNU, Dr Ambedkar University Delhi, Kashmir University, Allahabad University and Chaudhary Charan Singh University (formerly Meerut University), Dr Hari Singh University (Sagar University) are among the prominent ones with women VCs presently. UP & TN have max women heads. With 19 women Vice Chancellors in its 84 universities, Uttar Pradesh ranks No. 1 in terms of having women in a top leadership role. Tamil Nadu with 11 VCs in its 56 universities and Maharashtra with 10 women out of 79 universities take the second and third positions. The North east states have shown the best and wost represntation simultaneously, with Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim having zero female VCs, while Meghalaya is closest to ensuring gender parity with women VCs in 4 of its 9 universities. Emphasising the need for more women at the apex role, the Secretary General said, Women VCs often lead with a strong sense of purpose, championing initiatives that support gender equity, student well-being, inclusive policies, and social responsibility. They are more likely to prioritise mental health, community outreach, and inclusive decision-making areas that are sometimes overlooked in traditional models of leadership. Their presence at the top sends a powerful message: that leadership can be both strong and compassionate, she added. For women in Higher Educational Institutions, whether students, faculty, or aspiring leaders, the path is still shaped by invisible barriers, unspoken biases, and structural limitations, she felt. To change this, institutions must go beyond symbolic gestures and commit to real, people centric reforms. Mittal highlighted many of these aspects in her concept paper Promoting women-led development for Viksit Bharat during the second conference of women VCs held at Jharkhand on Friday.

The New Indian Express 24 Aug 2025 8:15 am

Bhagodi dulhan arrested for robbing five grooms in Jammu

The scam came to light after Rashpal Chand of Dori Dager complained that his new bride vanished just two days after the wedding. She fled with her accomplices, leaving the groom high and dry, a police spokesman said

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 8:11 am

Karnataka: Original complainant arrested in Dharmasthala burial case

SIT seeks 10 days custody of the complainant, who after inconsistencies found in his statements and documents, has now been identified as CN Chinnaiah

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 8:07 am

Indias first Ro-Ro car rail service flagged off between Maharashtra and Goa

The maiden journey of the Ro-Ro service ferried 19 passengers, including a Navi Mumbai family; ahead of the maiden journey, the empty train arrived at Kolad at 11 am. Loading of vehicles began at 1.45 pm and was completed by 2.15 pm

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 7:42 am

3-year-old 'kidnapped' Surat boy found murdered in dustbin of train washroom at Mumbais LTT; cousin prime suspect

A three-year-old boy, Aarav Shah, who was reported missing from his Surat home on August 21, was tragically discovered murdered in a train lavatory at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai. The child's throat was slit, and authorities are actively searching for his cousin, Vikas Kumar Shah, who is suspected of kidnapping the boy.

The Times of India 24 Aug 2025 7:30 am

Record 17 South Asian films at Toronto festival

Celebrating Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)s 50th anniversary with a record 17 films and series in official selection from India, South Asia and South Asian Diaspora. There are eight films and series from India, four South Asian films beyond India, and five Diaspora films

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 7:04 am

Lobo Lobo, monorail and Mogambo

So, my family are deciding dat we have to be prepared wid water transportation, all dese four wheelers and two wheeler dey end up floating in de water

Mid Day 24 Aug 2025 7:00 am

Cant let MLA interfere in redevpt: HC to SRA, BMC

The Times of India 24 Aug 2025 5:20 am

Lower respiratory infection on the rise among children

The Times of India 24 Aug 2025 3:10 am

Motorists flag substandard pothole repairs

The Times of India 24 Aug 2025 1:09 am

Navi Mum college fined 50k for failing to provide RTI info

The Times of India 24 Aug 2025 1:04 am

Vote theft happening for last 10 years: Raj

The Times of India 24 Aug 2025 1:03 am

Names of 25L removed from Ladki Bahin list, says Sule

The Times of India 24 Aug 2025 12:57 am

2 arrested for sale of protected munia birds in Navi Mumbai

The Times of India 24 Aug 2025 12:22 am