In this issue

May 21, 2024

'Fix blame, take action in city fires'

BMC chief calls for new tech effectiveness and recognition for citizen involvement in rescue operations; civic body says defunct fire-fighting systems were noted during recent fires

1 min

SALT-LESS KKR FACE SRH

The Qualifier I is expected to be a power-hitting slugfest

2 mins

18 WOMEN AMONG 19 DEAD IN C'GARH

Seventeen women and a man were killed and four injured when their mini mini goods vehicle in plunged into a valley in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district on Monday, police said.

1 min

Harish Rao slams Congress Government

Former Siddipet MLA Harish Rao today alleged that the Revanth Reddy government was resorting to lathi-charge on government teachers and making false promises to the poor people of the State.

1 min

Ship behind Baltimore bridge collapse refloated

The container ship that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge was refloated Monday and has begun slowly moving back to port, as per a report by the AP.

1 min

ICC PROSECUTOR FOR NETANYAHU'S ARREST

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, over their actions during the seven-month war between Israel and Hamas, the AP reported.

1 min

Corruption plagues Rs 5 cr JalJeevan Mission in Balwadi

With a population exceeding 12,000 across 20 wards, Balwadi grama panchayat has seen approximately Rs 5 crore spent on the scheme over past 18 months, yet the project remains unfinished

1 min

Pickup overturns, leave 19 dead, others injured

A pickup vehicle carrying about 25 tribals overturned and fell into a 20-feet deep ditch, leaving 19 dead out of which 18 are women and one man in a road accident which took place in Kawardha of Chhattisgarh at around 2.30 pm on Monday.

2 mins

Cong MLA alleges major land fraud

Chaudhary demanded an SIT probe against the Ex-Surat Collector

1 min

WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY SPECIAL CITIZEN: MODI

Campaign speeches aimed at exposing Opposition's bid to appease minorities

1 min

Stock market will break records on June 4: PM Modi on Lok Sabha election results

In an exclusive conversation with Sanjay Pugalia, chief editor of NDTV, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi defended his government's track record of creating jobs while brushing off criticism from the opposition on the subject.

1 min

Real estate sector booming, Sentiment Index Score at decadal high in Q1 2024

The Future Sentiment score experienced an increase, rising from 70 in Q4 2023 to 73 in Q1 2024

2 mins

7 arrested in BGS Jewellers heist case

The crime branch of the Pune City Police arrested seven persons within 12 hours after they looted about 600 grams of gold ornaments at gunpoint from BGS Jewellers on Mohammadwadi Road, officials said on Monday.

1 min

'We vote, and then they jump ship'

Healthcare, infrastructure, traffic: Voters of North Central constituency are tired of political shenanigans - and hope their new representative will focus on things that really matter

3 mins

'Modi govt delayed polling to deprive MVA of votes'

Uddhav Thackeray alleged that the tactic was meant to discourage voters; he appealed to the people not to budge and stay put at booths till morning if needed

2 mins

Mava predicts power shift at Centre

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Bahujan Samaj Party boss Mayawati predicted a change in power at the Centre as she cast her vote in Lucknow.

1 min

67% voting in Ladakh

Kargil records higher turnout than Leh

1 min

SNDT Univ told to pay pension in 3 months

Observing that university functioning cannot be at the cost of the employees' welfare, the Bombay High Court has directed the Shreemati Thackersey (SNDT) University to pay the retirement benefits to employees as per the 7th Pay Commission within three months, in three instalments.

2 mins

Sentencing cannot be a lottery: Court

The Supreme Court has directed the Central government to file an affidavit on the feasibility of introducing a comprehensive sentencing policy for criminal offences within six months.

1 min

Iran: new chapter of instability?

India has declared a day's state mourning on Tuesday following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian.

1 min

4 'ISIS terrorists' from Lanka land in Ahmedabad, arrested

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) foiled a potential terror plot with the arrest of four suspected ISIS terrorists at the Ahmedabad airport on Monday.

2 mins

HSC RESULTS TO BE DECLARED TODAY

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education is set to declare the Class 12 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exam results today (May 21) at 1 pm.

1 min

Juvenile task for killer teen driver

Fast and furious minor who killed two youngsters asked to write essay & vet traffic rules

3 mins

BIG ROAR FOR VOTES ENDS IN WHIMPER

At 5pm on Monday, only 48.66 per cent voting was reported in the state; it was alleged the poll process was deliberately delayed by the EC and many voters preferred not to exercise their franchise rather than wait in long queues in hot and humid weather

4 mins

Unclaimed bodies mount as funeral costs rise in Canada

Steep funeral costs are forcing people from not collecting their loved one's remains in some Canadian provinces, where the number of unclaimed bodies has increased in recent years.

1 min

MS Dhoni's last hurrah?

Speculation mounts after CSK’s playoff hopes shattered

2 mins

Mother’s joy, father’s pride

Yash Dayal's resilience shines in IPL victory, a story of courage and determination

1 min

Hyderabad up in the 2nd spot

Abhishek explosive fifty powers SRH to easy win against PBKS

2 mins

Ukraine fires 60 drones at Russia, refinery halts work

Commanders await much-needed arms, ammunition from US

1 min

ISRAEL STRIKES HIT GAZA

The onslaught comes even as the US national security adviser travelled to Gaza on Sunday, amid US calls for a focused military campaign

2 mins

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