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Drunk car driver leaves trail of destruction at high speed

■ Two of the five car occupants sustained injuries and have been admitted to MYH ■ There was no one on the road at the time of accident, preventing any large-scale untoward incident

Natekar hopes for impact in inaugural WPBL season

With the World Pickleball League (WPBL) kicking off today at the Cricket Club of India, co-founder Gaurav Natekar stated that creating an impact in the inaugural season has been his focus and having the league at the Brabourne Stadium is a bonus.

I am a big fan of Rohit, says Umar Nazir

Umar Nazir Ahmed Mir from a small town in Pulwama district got the prize scalp of Indian Test skipper Rohit Sharma but the Jammu and Kashmir lanky bowler was subdued in celebrations.

Man Dupes IT Dept 60 Times By Keeping Seized Cash

In a shocking revelation, Kamlesh Shah, a resident of Science City Road in Ahmedabad, orchestrated an elaborate scam to dupe the Income Tax (IT) department 60 times by falsely claiming seized cash during raids as his own.

Rohit and Other Mumbai Stars Put Up a Poor Show

Openers register single-digit scores as J&K pacers dominate

Court's Jurisdiction Decided by the Place of Crime: PP

Arguing against The Dow Chemical Company (TDCC)'s challenging the jurisdiction of Bhopal court, Public Prosecutor (PP) Manphool Bishnoi pointed out that under Indian criminal laws, jurisdiction of the court is decided by the place where the criminal offense has been committed and undisputedly the disaster that killed and maimed tens of thousands occurred in Bhopal, India.

Tragedy of dreams in Kota

At the heart of the issue lies the government's policy shift, which prioritises competitive exams over board exam scores for college admissions.

Over 16,000 Laadli claims hinge on marriage docs

2,145 applications cleared for current fiscal

K'taka Invites Ministers for Conclave to Discuss Draft UGC Rule

A conclave of the Ministers for Higher Education of all states will be held on February 5 in Bengaluru to discuss the draft UGC Regulations, 2025, Karnataka Minister M C Sudhakar said on Thursday.

GPSC Exam Postponed Exam on Feb 16 Due to Local Bodies' Poll

The elections will cover the Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 66 Municipalities, and three Taluka Panchayats

Over 3.5L Tourists Flock to White Rann in Kutch

Since the grand inauguration of Rannotsav on November 11, 2024, the White Rann of Kutch has welcomed over 3.5 lakh tourists in just over two months.

Sharad-Ajit: Familial unity is possible, not political: Rohit

Amid ongoing speculation about a possible reunion between Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar shared his thoughts while in Nashik for the inauguration of the Ranji Trophy tournament.

Implement CM's 100-day action plan: DC Gawad

RESPONSIVE GOVERNANCE | Focus on resolving complaints

Board Exams in C'garh to Proceed Without Disruption

With the announcement of urban body and three-tier Panchayat elections in Chhattisgarh, concerns had arisen among students and parents regarding the potential impact on the upcoming board examinations.

4.2k Chicks Found Dead

Nearly 4,200 chicks were found dead in a poultry farm in Maharashtra's Latur district, days after about 60 crows succumbed to bird flu, an official said on Thursday.

Commemoration of Foundation Day of Meghalaya, Manipur

The Faculty and students belonging to the States of Meghalaya and Manipur from the University of Hyderabad participated in the celebrations of the Foundation Day of Meghalaya, Manipur and Tripura States at Raj Bhavan, Telangana on January 21.

61 Gambling Websites Among 157 Blocked by Cyber Sleuths

In a major step against websites used to scam people and offensive social media posts, the Cyber Crime Cell of Goa police have blocked 157 such sites in the last over two months.

Big Relief for Telecom: Govt Plans to Slash AGR Burden

The government is planning another wave of relief measures for the Indian telecom sector after waiving the requirement for telecom operators to provide bank guarantees for past spectrum dues in December 2024.

Acquitted of attempted murder but case open as key accused at large

A 25-year-old accused has been acquitted by the Thane sessions court due to insufficient evidence

UBT, Cong MLAs, MPs to join Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena leader and Industries Minister Uday Samant sensationally claimed on Thursday that at least four MLAs, three MPs, ten ex-MLAs of the Shiv Sena UBT, and five MLAs from the Congress will soon join the Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.

10,000 Troops May Be Deployed Along Mexico

Detention Centers | Officials Want 14 Facilities With Capacity To Hold 1k Illegal Migrants Each, 4 To House 10k Detainees Each

Man in CCTV footage is not Islam: Father

Ruhul Amin Fakir, 57, father of Shariful Islam, 30, accused of a murderous attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his residence, has made a significant claim in an interview with The Free Press Journal.

The 33rd Mumbai Open Karate-do Championship

From five-year-old beginners to seasoned athletes, every participant carried shared spirit of camaraderie

Cidco homes: Jan 31 for final registration

The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has declared January 31, 2025 as the final date for online registration and selection of tenements under the \"My Preferred CIDCO Home\" Mass Housing Scheme.

11 of 13 Victims Identified

Eleven victims have been identified out of the 13 people who lost their lives after jumping from the Pushpak Express, fearing a fire, only to be crushed by the oncoming Karnataka Express on Wednesday near Pardhade village in Pachora taluka, Jalgaon district.

iPhone glitches

The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs has issued notices to tech giant Apple over complaints of glitches following the iPhone software iOS 18+ update.

HPCL PAT More Than Triples in Q3

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) on Thursday reported more than tripling of its December quarter net profit as marketing margins soared.

Truck driver murdered in Adgaon Shivar

The victim called his wife to inform her that he will reach Ahilyanagar by Jan 22

Suttur Jatra festival from January 26 to 31

JSS Mahavidyapeetha secretary S P Manjunath on Thursday said that the annual Suttur Jatra of Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji that will feature a variety of spiritual, educational, sports, and cultural activities will be held from January 26 to 31 at Suttur Srikshetra on the banks of Kapila River in Nanjangud taluk.

11 Months in Jail for Afghan National Over Illegal Stay in India

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court in Mumbai has convicted an Afghan national for residing in India under a false identity.