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5 Held at Airport With 26 kg Marijuana

The Customs department on Thursday arrested five passengers who had arrived from Bangkok and seized 26 kilograms of hydroponic weed (marijuana) worth ₹26 crore from them.

Accused cites lack of direct evidence in plea

In his bail plea filed before the sessions court, one of the accused in the Santacruz businessman murder case, Hitesh Jain, has claimed that there is no direct evidence to show that he delivered the arsenic and thallium that led to the death of textile businessman Kamlakant Shah.

RLWYS To Run 12 Special Trains For New Year's Eve Revellers

The railways will run 12 special suburban local services after midnight on January 1, to ensure smooth travel for passengers celebrating New Year's eve.

City first, suburbs second in 'good governance' report

The city has been ranked first in the Maharashtra District Good Governance Index 2024 report unveiled by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday.

Cyber Police Arrest U.P. Man Part Of Online Loan Scam

The Mumbai cyber police have arrested a 24-year-old man from Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly being part of a gang that extorted money from people via an online loan app.

Oppn trying to end my career, says Munde

With the opposition mounting pressure for the dismissal of NCP minister Dhananjay Munde in connection with the murder of a sarpanch in Beed district, Munde took charge of his ministry on Thursday.

EVM tampering claims without proof not appropriate, says Sule

The Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) appears to have broken ranks with the Opposition on the issue of the alleged manipulation of electronic voting machines (EVMs) during the recently concluded assembly elections.

MbPA's quote for tunnel land exceeds project cost

Port authority quotes ₹8,500 cr for 99-year lease of its land, higher than project cost of ₹7,765 cr

11 Police Officers Suspended After Lapses at Kalyan Court

Eleven personnel from the Thane city police have been suspended for their alleged carelessness in connection with two separate security lapse incidents at the Kalyan sessions court on December 21, officials said.

Rudrankksh gears up with fresh goals, new equipment

After missing out on the Olympics, the youngster has shed over 10kgs and added the 50m 3P event to his schedule

Harmanpreet best drag-flicker in the world: Peillat

Gonzalo Peillat's heart was beating faster during the HIL auction than it does when taking a drag-flick.

South Africa Aim To Seal Place In WTC Final In Test Series Vs Pakistan

South Africa will be eyeing a place in the World Test Championship final with an all-seam attack against Pakistan in the first Test, starting Thursday.

The relentless march of the Slot machine

After losing the 2011 Champions League final 1-3 to Barcelona, Alex Ferguson had said: \"Nobody's given us a hiding like that.\" Ange Postecoglu didn't walk the route of the former Manchester United manager following Sunday's goalfest, choosing instead to highlight Tottenham Hotspur's injury problems, but there could be no doubt that Liverpool absolutely cleaned out their opponents at White Hart Lane.

Can India conjure magic at MCG?

Four of their 10 wins in Australia have come in Melbourne, but the India batters will be tested in the Boxing Day Test

Delhi girl Pratika makes an impactful first impression as India all-rounder

Spin-bowling all-rounder Pratika Rawal has stepped into the spotlight while vying for an opening spot previously held by the explosive Shafali Verma.

Ola Opens 3,200 New Stores in Bid to Win Buyer Trust

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. announced opening of 3,200 new stores in a single day, as India's biggest e-scooter maker seeks to expand its local footprint and address customer frustration related to shortcomings in service.

AI-driven attacks push cos to boost cybersecurity

With generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI transforming business operations, it is also contributing to escalating cyber threats.

EPFO Adds 7.5 Lakh New Members in Oct

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported a net addition of 1.34 million members in October.

GST on Used Vehicles to Vary by Selling Enterprise's Nature of Biz

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) on used vehicles will depend on the selling enterprise's nature of business, officials and experts clarified.

Weaver Taps Premji, Paragon for ₹1k cr

Weaver Services Pvt. Ltd, an affordable housing finance company founded by former employees of HDFC Ltd, is in talks to raise about ₹1,000 crore from Premji Invest and Paragon Partners, three people familiar with the matter said.

Lenders Raise AI Game With In-House, External Talent

Artificial intelligence (AI) that tiptoed into banking channels with chatbots is about to make bigger strides, as India's leading banks and non-bank financiers look to embrace the technology to improve customer service, cybersecurity and asset quality.

India Maps Industrial Park Route to Turn Factory Giant

Plan for mega parks providing designated space to companies follows China model

Pakistan minister defends military trial of civilians

Pakistan's airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan killed 46 people, mostly women and children, a Taliban government official said, on Wednesday, raising fears of further straining the relations between the two neighbors.

Strict rules enforced for Facebook, TikTok

New Vietnamese internet rules requiring Facebook and TikTok to verify user identities and hand over data to authorities came into force, on Wednesday, in what critics say is the latest attack on freedom of expression.

Truce deal delay: Hamas, Israel blame each other

Hamas and Israel traded accusations, on Wednesday, over delays in finalising a ceasefire and hostage release agreement for Gaza, despite continued efforts by mediators to broker a deal in the latest round of negotiations.

China and Japan Agree to Talks on Contentious Issues

China and Japan agreed on Wednesday to set up talks on often contentious security issues as they seek to improve a relationship driven in recent years by a range of issues, from territorial disputes to the discharge of water from Japan's tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant.

Detention policy is a double-edged sword

The scrapping of the no-detention policy in central schools is welcome as far as the underlying intent is concerned—identifying and remedying learning gaps among students.

Setting out the Budget agenda

The most important challenge before the Union Budget will be the slowing growth momentum in the economy

India's choices when US confronts China

Security hawks, protectionists, Wall Street finance titans and tech giants will shape Trump's China policy. New Delhi will need to assess the balance of power among them

Odisha's farm economy holds lessons for others

Odisha has shown fast and significant poverty reduction driven by exceptional agricultural transformation.