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Gilts end up on fall in US yields, FPI buying at month-end

Prices of government bonds ended higher on Tuesday due to a sharp fall in US Treasury yields following lower-than-expected US economic data.

Household debt rising but relatively low compared to other EMEs

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has highlighted that while household debt in India has been on the rise over the past three years, it remains relatively low compared to other emerging market economies (EMEs).

CBDT Extends Deadline for Revised ITR to January 15

The last date for filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) for the financial year 2023-24 was July 31, and for those who could not, the time was for filing a revised ITR with late fees was December 31, but now, the Central Board of Direct Taxes has extended this deadline to January 15.

Mkts decline in final session, close 2024 with over 8% gains

Falling for second straight day, the Sensex declined 109.12 points or 0.14 per cent to settle at 78,139.01

Sebi releases guidelines for MF Lite framework

The Securities and Exchange Board of India on Tuesday released the Mutual Fund Lite framework for passively managed schemes of mutual funds, which will come into effect from Mar. 16.

Interest Rates on Small Savings Schemes Remain Unchanged for Q4FY25

The government on Tuesday left the interest rates unchanged on various small savings schemes, including PPF and NSC, for the fourth straight quarter beginning January 1, 2025.

Core sector growth rises to 4-mth high of 4.3% in Nov

For the first 8 months of FY25, core sector growth stood at 4.2% compared to 8.7% in the corresponding period of FY24

Fiscal Deficit at 52.5% of Full-Year Target at Nov-end

Govt aims to bring fiscal gap to 4.9% of GDP in current financial year

Rupee falls 12 paise to all-time closing low of 85.64 per USD

The rupee depreciated 12 paise to close at a fresh record low of 85.64 against the US dollar on Tuesday, ending the year with a sharp 3 per cent loss on significant foreign fund outflows and a strong greenback in global markets.

Punekars Share Their New Year Resolutions

Punekars Share Their Resolutions Regarding Their Mental and Physical Well-Being for 2025

Engineer cheated of ₹1.10cr

A Pune-based engineer has been cheated of Rs 1.10 crore after being promised high returns for investing in a company in Dhangarwadi, Khandala taluka, Satara district.

Police arrest Satara man with pangolin

The Satara Local Crime Branch have arrested a man for smuggling a pangolin, a rare wild animal, in the Surur area of Wai, near Bhuinj Police Station, Satara district.

Pune Pub Cancels Controversial Party

The pub stoked a controversy by sending an invitation to a New Year's party with ORS and condoms

Swargate Bus Depot falls back into disrepair

Potholes & drainage failures trigger outrage; passengers raise safety concerns

NCP-SP protests bar hours

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Chandra Pawar) workers staged a protest at Good Luck Chowk on FC Road on Tuesday against the Maharashtra government's decision to allow pubs, bars and hotels to remain open until 5am for New Year celebrations.

10 Teens Rescued After Bee Attack

A group of 10 teenagers aged 18-19 who had gone trekking in Yeoor Hills, in Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Thane, were attacked by bees and had to be rescued.

3,094 Cases of Chain Pulling on CR Trains

Mumbai locals are facing increasing disruption due to frequent instances of alarm chain pulling (ACP).

Man in burqa holds teen hostage, robs family

A man has been arrested by the Byculla police for barging into a businessman's house in the Mazgaon Garden area on Monday evening and demanding gold, valuables and mobile phones by holding his 14-year-old daughter hostage with a toy gun.

HC pulls up MIDC over transfer of land

The Bombay High Court has pulled up the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) for failing to hand over the possession of leased lands to Bikaner Sweets & Namkin NX-2 and Siddhilaxmi Enclave Pvt Ltd for developing hotels at the Trans Thane Creek Industrial Area in Mahape.

Letter seeks probe into delay in road concreting

Work on 212 roads in SoBo yet to begin despite BMC awarding contract for second time in Sept

Churchgate's hawker havoc: Will BMC ever act concrete?

When will the BMC get its act together? Ever since the FPJ reported about illegal food stalls on the pavement at J Tata Road in Churchgate on December 25, a see-saw battle has been going on between the hawkers and the BMC's A ward staff.

BMC Officer 'Locked Out' by Senior Over Transfer Issue

In an inhuman treatment to a public servant, the cabin of an assistant engineer (AE) of the BMC was allegedly locked up by the assistant municipal commissioner Vinayak Vispute in a way to not allow the AE to enter his office.

5-yr-old Dies After Falling in Water Tank

A five-year-old girl died after falling into an uncovered water tank in a residential building in Charni Pada in Bhiwandi on Monday.

Cons Use 'Temple' Pretext to Cheat Gold Angadias

Fraudsters impersonating prominent gold traders from Mumbai and Chennai duped two angadias of Rs75 lakh.

Twin City: 28% rise in traffic fines this year

The traffic police department (Kashimira unit) of the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police have registered 97,855 cases under the relevant sections of the Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) against erring motorists for various traffic-related violations and have issued challans having a collective value amounting to Rs7.63 crore till December 30, this year.

Help Steals Diamonds From Employer, Changes 13 Vehicles Across India

The Goregaon police have arrested a domestic help for allegedly stealing 491.78 carats diamonds worth Rs1.47 crore from his employer's jewellery shop in Goregaon West.

Psychology of New Year resolutions

As a psychiatrist, I often see a surge of optimism in people around the New Year. It's a time when many set ambitious resolutions, hoping to make miracles. Yet, the harsh reality is that most resolutions fail within weeks. This isn't due to a lack of effort or willpower but often stems from how these goals are structured and approached. By understanding the psychology behind successful goal-setting, you can make this year's resolutions stick.

Future-ready hub for farmers, trade

APMC REVAMP Redvpt will be planned with a vision for 50 years; work to be done in phases

Court Acquits 10 in 2016 Murder Case

The special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court in Thane has acquitted 10 men arrested by the Thane police in the sensational murder of Ranjeet Khandagle, alias Bunty, in October 2016, allegedly arising out of political rivalry.

Govt Declares Special R-Day Activities

In a bid to foster patriotism and national pride among students, the state government on Tuesday issued a resolution outlining special activities for the celebration of Republic Day on 26 January in Maharashtra schools.