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Govt's Dhangar quota decision draws flak from ruling MLAs

The Maharashtra government's decision to grant reservations to the Dhangar community under the tribal quota has triggered significant political unrest.

Incentives for Gram Rozgar Sevaks, Kotwals

CABINET DECISIONS | Decision also taken to increase the allowances of home guards

Will take steps to avoid overnight detention

The Centre has informed the Bombay High Court that it is taking appropriate steps to ensure that the persons are not detained overnight for the purpose of interrogation.

Rajyamata Gomata status for desi cows

The Maharashtra Government on Monday declared indigenous cows as 'Rajyamata-Gomata', citing the importance of cows in Indian culture, agriculture and healthcare.

Nod to Shinde panel's 2nd, 3rd reports

Justice Shinde committee found 1,76,000 Kunbi records; state cabinet directs the administration to take note of the recommendations and take necessary action accordingly

Big pre-poll infra push

The state cabinet took 38 decisions at its meeting on Monday, with emphasis on expediting infrastructure projects in the Mumbai and Thane region and housing schemes for project affected people.

WHEN IN A CRUNCH, RAISE STAMP DUTY RATES

A cash-strapped Mahayuti government-burdened with spiralling loans, budgetary provisions for populist schemes such as Ladki Bahin.

Ground strike buzz as Modi dials Bibi

Amid signs that Israel was preparing for a ground assault on Lebanon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.

Last-minute sop: ₹80L per MLA for development work

In preparation for the upcoming assembly elections, the Maharashtra government has approved a funding allocation of Rs 217.6 crore in development funds for the 272 members of the state assembly.

India records fastest 50, 100, 150, 200, 250

After a lull of two days, which were squandered due to rains and a wet outfield, Kanpur's Green Park came to life with world records tumbling out of the closet, as India recorded the fastest 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 in the history of Test cricket.

Another bank manager jumps off Atal Setu

A 40-year-old bank manager allegedly jumped from the Atal Setu, also known as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), into the sea on Monday morning.

Metro and L&T blamed for storm drain death

A high-level inquiry committee has held the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) and the contractor Larsen & Toubro (L&T) responsible for the death of 45-year-old Vimal Gaikwad, who fell into a storm-water drain in the Andheri-Seepz area on September 25.

BJYM clears air on Coldplay

The Bharatiya Yuva Janata Morcha (BJYM) has clarified that it is not opposed to the Coldplay concert scheduled for January 18, 19, and 21 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Pegula continues late-season charge

Third-ranked Jessica Pegula responded to losing a marathon first set to rally for a 6-7 (9), 6-1, 6-2 win over Veronika Kudermetova in the third round of the China Open on Sunday.

Messi scores as Inter Miami draw against Charlotte FC

Lionel Messi moved Inter Miami another step closer to the No. 1 seed for the MLS Cup playoffs.v cu

Laxman all praise for BCCI COE

The head of the centre feels the facilities will keep India on top

India lose potential gold in Jr Worlds

India lost a potential gold at the ISSF Junior Shooting World Championship in Lima, Peru after a pistol marksman was penalised two points for \"reporting late\" to the preparation arena ahead of the 10m finals.

SL crush NZ to clinch historic win

Prabath Jayasuriya was named Player of the Series for his 18 wkts

India ready to unleash Mayank

The 22-year-old has been turning heads since his exploits at IPL 2024

Austria votes as far right eyes victory

Austria's far-right Freedom Party could win a national election for the first time on Sunday, tapping into voters' anxieties about immigration, inflation, Ukraine and other concerns following recent gains for the hard right elsewhere in Europe.

JD Vance-Walz show tomorrow

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance will face off on Tuesday in the only scheduled US vice-presidential debate, a chance for each man to reinforce his running mate's message to voters just weeks before the November 5 election.

Russia pounds Ukraine's city with guided bombs, 16 hurt

Russia hit the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with multiple guided bombs on Sunday, wounding at least 16 people, and damaging railways, infrastructure, and residential and commercial buildings, Ukrainian officials said.

Vance 'shown out' of top restaurant

JD Vance's hyped gathering with rally supporters was cut short as restaurant staff said it was 'not a place to campaign'

Don't shield abusers, Pope tells bishops

Pope Francis demanded on Sunday that priestly sexual abusers be judged and their bishops stop covering up their crimes as he ended a troubled visit to Belgium by praising the courage of survivors of a scandal that has devastated the church's credibility.

B'desh per capita foreign debt doubles

Per capita foreign debt of Bangladesh more than doubled in the last eight years, according to official data, as economists attribute the hike to unplanned foreign-funded projects and corruption, ultimately ballooning the liability on low-income people, including the extremely poor.

India without secularism: A confrontational, combative state

As Ambedkar warned, democracy in India is a ‘top dressing on an Indian soil which is essentially undemocratic’

Manipur: It's time to bring both sides to the peace table

India must get its act together in the Northeast and douse the many local fires, to present a united front

Stakes high for Centre in J&K poll

The ongoing Assembly poll in Jammu and Kashmir, now in the penultimate stages, is remarkable for several reasons, above all for the peaceful manner campaigning has proceeded thus far.

Cooperative sector gasping for breath

Out of 53,031 cooperative societies in state, only 26,464 are functional

Minor girls' pics found in phone of sister of accused

Raises suspicion whether she runs sex racket