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'China trying to improve ties with India to ease off US pressure from Trump'

\"You are seeing the impact of Trump coming in having a positive impact on India-China ties,\" Aghi said

Kirana stores losing mkt share to Quick Commerce: Report

The report predicted a 74% growth in the quick commerce segment in 2024, making it the fastest-growing retail channel during the 2023-28 period

FY25 capex may undershoot Budget estimates: Ajay Seth

India's economic growth may have slowed in the September quarter, but overall there is not much downside risk to 6.5-7 per cent growth projections for the current fiscal year, Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth said on Wednesday.

India's GDP growth likely to slip to 6.5% in Sep qtr

ICRA REPORT | Agency maintains its FY25 growth estimate at 7%

Voter booked for viral photo

A voter has taken a photo of himself voting at the Sharda Mahavidyalay in the Parbhani Assembly Constituency, which became viral on social media.

Stones pelted at MLA's son's car

Allegations and violence mar polling in Sambhajinagar East

International Men's Day celebrated on November 19

Alike International Women's Day, International Men's Day is celebrated on Nov 19.

15 chartered planes, 8 choppers been used

As many as 15 chartered planes and eight helicopters landed and took off from the Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport in Nanded during the election campaigning for the assembly and Lok Sabha by-polls.

MCF hosts yearly 'Balmahotsav'

Like every year, Mukta Charitable Foundation (MCF) recently organised its annual 'Balmahotsav' at Shankarrao Chavan Law College in Pune.

Voters irked over digital ID fiasco

ID CHAOS | DigiLocker ID rejection sparks outrage among city's voters

Legendary artist John Fernandes's masterpieces on display

Vesavar Art Gallery, a premier destination for art connoisseurs, is hosting 'Veritas: An Odyssey of Brush and Soul' — a solo art exhibition featuring the masterpieces of the late John Fernandes, a legendary artist renowned for immortalising human emotion and artistic passion on canvas.

Sassoon doctors perform rare titanium skull implant surgery

In a rare surgery performed at Sassoon General Hospital (SGH) in Pune, a 42-year-old man got a new lease of life when doctors transplanted a titanium skull on his head.

Democracy discounts for Punekars who have voted

The goal is to encourage residents to vote and take part in the democratic process

Transgender group boycotts election

Shikhandi Trust, a transgender group in Pune, has boycotted the Maharashtra Assembly elections, protesting the lack of representation of their demands.

Long commute to ease with extra second class bogies

In a move set to benefit scores of passengers travelling in long-distance trains from Mumbai, the Central and Western Railways will add 90 and 84 general second class coaches across 42 and 52 trains, respectively.

Not-for-profit Ummeed to hold golf gala to aid cause of special children

Ummeed Child Development Center, a 23-year-old not-forprofit that has pioneered programmes for children with developmental disabilities, has organised the 'Greens of Hope' golf gala to raise funds for its noble initiatives.

HC grants bail to same-sex couple in girl's kidnap case

The Bombay High Court (HC) on Tuesday granted bail to a lesbian couple accused of trafficking and kidnapping a five-year-old girl, observing that they \"undertook an illegal approach to satisfy their desire of having a child\".

'Rare ailment treatment needs boost'

Following the Delhi High Court's direction to the central government to ensure that patients with rare diseases are not denied treatment because of unavailability of medicine, Cure SMA Foundation of India, a parent-led patient advocacy organisation for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), extended its support to help the government agencies in hastening the process of medicine procurement.

Malegaon bank case: Handler held while trying to flee to UAE

Akram Mohammad Shafi, one of the main suspects in the ₹125 crore Malegaon money laundering case, was caught at Ahmedabad airport

WR, CR fleet additions to improve local travel

PASSENGER COMFORT | While WR will soon commission a new AC rake, CR to roll out non-AC train on Belapur-Uran line

Bizman from SOBO acquitted in 2016 fake currency case

An employee of the accused's firm had deposited ₹60L in bank; 10 notes were flagged as fake by bank authorities

In fake order scam, bizman loses ₹12 lakh

The Navghar police in Bhayandar are probing a fraud in which a businessman manufacturing fibre-reinforced plastic tanks fell prey to a ‘fake’ order and lost Rs12 lakh.

Vandre votes: West sees 55.66% turnout, East follows at 50.36%

The Vandre constituencies East and West stood out as critical battlegrounds, with Vandre West recording a turnout of 55.66% and Vandre East seeing a marginally lower turnout of 50.36%.

₹1L aid to widow for husband's wrongful arrest 12 years ago

HC said state has liberty to recover amount from police officer concerned; concerns raised about misconduct

Twin-city records 5l.76% turnout

Barring stray incidents of minor skirmishes, between supporters of independent candidate Geeta Jain and her BJP rival Narendra Mehta, elections for the Mira Bhayandar (145) assembly segment was largely peaceful amidst heavy deployment and tight security by the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police.

Andheri East hits 58.52% and West climbs to 53.67%

In Andheri East (constituency 166), the voter turnout reached 58.52%, slightly surpassing its 2019 figure of 53.82%.

Triumph over adversity celebrated at Dr Batra's Positive Health Awards

The 16th edition of the prestigious Dr Batra's Positive Health Awards, supported by Bajaj Auto, honored persons who have triumphed over profound illnesses and disabilities while contributing to society.

KJSIT students shine at Intel AI Global fest

Students from K J Somaiya Institute of Technology (KJSIT) secured the top position in the prestigious 'AI for Accessibility' category at the Intel AI Global Impact Festival 2024.

Waive ₹14.3L loan for policy lapse

Panel decision comes after bank failed to inform consumer about halting linked insurance

Two fall for stock investment fraud, lose ₹1.30 crore

In both the cases, victims were lured with high returns on investment