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Superfine rice to be provided in govt schools and hostels

Telangana Food & Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy announced on Tuesday that meals with superfine rice will be provided in government schools and hostels from now on.

Water leakage in Srisailam power station, needs repairs

Water has been leaking from the Srisailam Left Bank Underground Hydropower Station since few days.

Dry state: Surat Airport Customs caught in prohibition row

In a state renowned for its strict prohibition laws, Surat International Airport has landed in hot water over a controversial incident that critics claim undermines Gujarat's dry state policy.

Four workers die in fire at AM/NS Hazira plant

A tragic fire at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India's Hazira plant claimed the lives of four contractual workers on Tuesday evening.

Draping tradition in modern style

India's rich textile heritage is showcased through the saree's enduring appeal, merging tradition with modern style.

New Railway Line To Connect Ahmedabad And Ambaji By 2027

In a major boost to connectivity and convenience for devotees, Amdavadis will soon be able to travel to Ambaji by train starting in 2027.

CNG prices hiked by ₹1.50/kg

PUBLIC OUTRAGE: This is the fourth price increase within a year, with vehicle owners now paying ₹79.26 per kg, up from ₹77.76 just 30 days ago

Gunotsav 2.0: 35k schools get accreditation

In a bid to significantly improve educational quality, Gujarat has accredited approximately 35,000 schools between 2019 and 2024 under the ambitious Gunotsav 2.0 program, also known as the school accreditation framework.

Cabinet Okays 9 Municipal Corporations

In a significant move to enhance Gujarat's development, the state government's first cabinet meeting of the year has given in-principle approval to form 9 new municipal corporations.

Vav-Tharad Dist Carved Out of Banaskantha Dist

Mehsana, Morbi, Navsari, Surendranagar, Gandhidham, Vapi and Anand, Nadiad, Porbandar will become municipal corporations

2 Dead, 4 Injured in Collision

At least two persons were killed and four others seriously injured after a sports utility vehicle (SUV) collided with a tempo in Maharashtra's Solapur district on Wednesday, police said.

Ban on animal sacrifice, musical instruments for Kaleshwari Devi Yatra

The annual yatra of Shri Kaleshwari (Kalubai) Devi at Mandhardev in Wai tehsil of Satara is scheduled to take place from Jan 12 to 29.

Nashik RTO releases camp schedule

The Regional Transport Office (RTO), Nashik, has released the 2025 schedule for its taluka-level camp programmes.

Premier literary event redefining city's culture

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MESC Ceremony Honours Excellence in Marine Skills

Thirty-five officers—21 from the Indian Navy, four from the Indian Coast Guard and international trainees from Sri Lanka, Namibia and the Philippines—successfully completed the Marine Engineering Specialisation Course (MESC) at INS Shivaji on Dec 30.

Draw Inspiration From Bhima Koregaon Victory: VBA's Prakash Ambedkar

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar said that the Bhima Koregaon anniversary is a reminder of the caste oppression faced by the ancestors of the people from his community and urged them to draw inspiration from the victory.

Pune IMD head Hosalikar retires

Scientist KS Hosalikar, the head of India Meteorological Department (IMD) Pune's weather forecasting division, retired on Tuesday after 32 years of service in various roles.

Police Collect ₹19 Lakh From Traffic Violators

Crackdown | 2,663 cases of traffic violations on New Year's Eve

Bakelite Hits Milestone of 25 Crore Cream Rolls

Malpani's Bakelite, the leading and trusted food processing and bakery brand, has achieved a major milestone by processing an impressive 25 crore cream rolls since its inception.

CM nixes MSRTC's plan to rent 1,310 buses

Hitting the Brakes | Controversial plan with possible loss to exchequer of ₹2,000 crore under scrutiny

Concerns rising over AQI failure

Pune currently has 45 air quality index (AQI) sensors installed across the city under the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)'s Smart City Mission.

12.32% Rise in New Vehicle Registrations

More than 28 lakh vehicles were registered in Maharashtra in 2024, a 12.32% increase from 25.63 lakh registrations in 2023, as per official data.

Police Return 500 Lost and Stolen Phones in New Year Gift

Mumbai Police returned 200 stolen or lost mobile phones to their rightful owners on the first day of the new year.

Third time's the charm? Fresh push for maxi cab

Proposal has alarmed the union, which has claimed that it would pose a significant threat to commuter safety

Cops question Worli suspect over CM video

Officials from the Maharashtra State Cyber Department have questioned one of 12 social media users recently booked for allegedly sharing a manipulated and incomplete video of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

'Jal Samadhi' Agitation to Seek Arrest of Absconding Accused

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Clashes in Jalgaon after min's driver honks for way

Authorities have imposed curfew at a village in Jalgaon district following clashes over a dispute involving a minister's driver and a group of locals, officials said on Wednesday.

Protest Over Death of Hotel's GM in Himachal

Residents on Wednesday staged a sit-in protest in the Dalhousie region of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh after the death of a general manager of a private hotel on New Year's Eve after a scuffle with some policemen.

Husband, in-laws kill woman over dispute; held

A woman was murdered, allegedly by her husband and in-laws over some dispute, after which the accused were arrested from Gurugram, police said.

Blast Threat Looms Over Maha Kumbh

As preparations for the grand Maha Kumbh gather pace, a chilling bomb blast threat has surfaced, causing alarm among security agencies.