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2 Contractors Held for Negligence in Death of 4 Labourers in SoBo

The Contractors Failed to Ensure the Safety of the Labourers Before Directing Them to Enter the Water Tank in the Basement

1 Gets Death Penalty, 6 Life Term in '18 Hate Crime Case

A Telangana court on Monday sentenced a man to death and awarded life imprisonment to six others convicted for killing a 23-year-old Dalit man, allegedly at the behest of his father-in-law in a sensational case of hate crime in the Nalgonda district of Telangana, people aware of the matter said.

Security and Development Ties on Table at Prime Minister Mauritius Visit

Mauritius is a key partner in the Indian Ocean and a gateway to Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as he began a two-day visit to the island country that is expected to deepen security and development cooperation between the two sides.

UGC's new teacher appraisal system is a lot more holistic

The criticism of the University Grants Commission (UGC)'s recent reforms based on the National Education Policy 2020 in these columns (UGC's flawed proposals for teacher hiring, promotions, Sukhadeo Thorat, February 18) fails to recognise higher education governance's dynamic and evolving nature.

Vendor Stalks, Assaults School Girls in Titwala

Mumbai: A food stall owner who had been stalking a school girl from till her house, sexually assaulted her on Sunday when she was alone at home.

Polythene bags, rags clogged AI loos

Air India on Monday confirmed that flight AI126 from Chicago to Delhi on March 5 was forced to return to its departure point because multiple lavatories on the Boeing 777 jet became unusable and said that the problem was caused because people flushed down \"polythene bags, rags, and clothes\".

ED Carries Out Searches in Illegal Foreign Remittance Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has carried out searches at 16 locations in Mumbai and four other cities as part of its money-laundering investigation into alleged illegal foreign remittances worth ₹400 crore in lieu of smuggled valuables.

Khadi to be in focus at Vivienne Westwood's India debut

After Dior's iconic India show in 2023, British luxury brand Vivienne Westwood is gearing up to make its debut in the country with a showcase on April 1.

Cong's Dhangekar returns to Sena

Congress leader and former MLA Ravindra Dhangekar joined Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde on Monday, hours after he quit Congress.

HC Reserves Order Over Mandatory FASTag Usage

The Bombay high court on Monday reserved its order on the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the mandatory use of FASTag at every toll plaza and the charging of double the amount for cash payment.

Dream Run: Imtiaz Ali on 20 Years in Bollywood and Highway's Re-release

Two decades, cult classics such as Jab We Met (2007) and Love Aaj Kal (2009), and an ever-evolving storytelling style — filmmaker Imtiaz Ali describes his journey as nothing short of surreal.

Countries must see Brazil meet as crucial turning point: COP30 prez

Brazil's incoming COP30 presidency has urged countries to view the November climate summit as a crucial turning point for global action, invoking the football concept of \"virada\" — fighting back when defeat seems almost certain.

Upgrading the plumbing of India's administration

The hegemony of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) has never seemed as complete as it does today.

Govt Announces Memorials to Maratha Heroes

After chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' declaration that the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb should be removed from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, the Mahayuti government has gone one step ahead in its memorial politics, and announced a number of memorials, including one to Chhatrapati Sambhaji.

Decomposed Body of a Woman Found in Suitcase

The Pen police have registered a case after the decomposed body of a woman, estimated to be around 25 years old, was found stuffed inside a black suitcase dumped near Durshet village on the Mumbai-Goa highway.

India team's depth reminds Lara of Windies of the past

At the end of the Champions Trophy, the cricket world has been left admiring the depth of India's talent pool.

FIR Should Have Been Filed Against 5 Cops Over Akshay Shinde's Encounter

Senior advocate Manjula Rao on Monday told the Bombay High Court that an FIR should have been registered against five policemen involved in the alleged encounter of 24-year-old Akshay Shinde, the accused in the Badlapur school sexual assault case.

Prosecution declares notary advocate hostile in Sheena Bora murder trial

The prosecution in the Sheena Bora murder case on Monday declared a notary advocate hostile after he refused to identify will documents presented in court, citing that they were photocopies and not originals.

Retail inflation likely eased to 3.9% in Feb: Poll

India's retail inflation likely eased further to 3.9% in February from 4.3% in the previous month, driven by a continued decline in food prices, according to a Mint poll of 25 economists.

Stalin Intensifies Attack on Pradhan Over NEP

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday told Parliament that the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu refused to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) for \"politics\", prompting a strong reaction from the party's president and chief minister MK Stalin, who accused the former of \"arrogance\" and asked him to \"control his tongue.\"

Negotiating trade deals with Europe

India must deepen ties with multiple partners to protect its interests at a time of global churn

Centre projects record wheat and maize output

India is likely to produce a record 115.4 million metric tonnes of wheat this year, the agriculture ministry said on Monday, making its second advance estimates.

'Shouldn't have taken place in any month': CM on Gulmarg event

DESIGNERS SHIVAN AND NARRESH SAID IN A STATEMENT THAT THEY DEEPLY REGRETTED THE HURT CAUSED BY THE EVENT IN GULMARG

Green Day, Louis Tomlinson get Indian fans grooving

Celebrated music acts Green Day and Louis Tomlinson were the highlight of the second day of Lollapalooza India 2025.

Ex-central banker Mark Carney set to become Canada PM

Former central banker Mark Carney coasted to a landslide victory on Sunday to become the new leader of the ruling Liberal Party, paving the way for him to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister.

Toll Crosses 1,500 as Syria Ends Ops Against Loyalists of Assad

Syria's new authorities announced on Monday the end of an operation against loyalists of deposed president Bashar al-Assad, after more than 1,500 people including civilians, security personnel and pro-Assad fighters were killed in the worst violence since his overthrow.

India, EU eye FTA with reciprocal concessions

India and the European Union resumed talks for a free trade agreement on Monday after a gap of more than five months, with the fragmented global economic order forming an urgent backdrop.

Facing paucity of funds, State woos investments

With the state struggling with a financial crunch, the budget presented by finance minister Ajit Pawar for the year 2025-26 has a significant section devoted to showcasing efforts to attract more investments.

New video showing singer's physical transformation ignites debate on social media

Singer-rapper Badshah's dramatic weight loss and physical transformation have created a stir on social media.

Israel's Halt to Food, Aid Deliveries Worsens Conditions in Gaza Strip

Israel's suspension of goods entering Gaza is taking a toll on the Palestinian enclave, with some bakeries closing and food prices rising, while a cut in the electricity supply could deprive people of clean water, Palestinian officials said.