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3 Maoists killed in C'garh encounter

THE SUKMA ENCOUNTER IS PART OF A SERIES OF SUCCESSFUL ANTI-MAOIST OPERATIONS IN CHHATTISGARH THIS YEAR

Ex-RPF cop needs to go to mental hosp: Jail to HC

The mental condition of Chetan Singh Chaudhary, the RPF constable accused of shooting dead his senior and three passengers, identifiably Muslim, on a train in July 2023, has become an issue once again, after having been rejected as a ground for bail right in the beginning.

After BMC shuts Andheri bridge over nullah, traffic chaos ensues

It's caused significant inconvenience to commuters and over 100 families living near Shastri Nagar

ED seizes ₹1 crore assets in foreign remittances case

The Mumbai unit of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches in Mumbai and Thane, and seized movable assets worth ₹1 crore as part of its money-laundering investigation against a racket accused of orchestrating foreign remittances worth over ₹10,000 crore in an illegal manner.

Class 11 Student Found Dead in School Toilet

A 16-year-old student was found dead on Thursday in the washroom of a Jogeshwari East-based international school and junior college.

TISS Staff Retain Jobs as TET Secures Funding Extension

The services of 115 teaching and non-teaching staff at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), funded by the Tata Education Trust (TET), will now continue until March 31, 2026.

Cops were aware of fraud but dragged their feet

The Torres Jewellery fraud has taken an unexpected turn, with the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai police learning that the Shivaji Park police and Navi Mumbai police had suspected something was terribly amiss but didn't take appropriate action, months before the scam surfaced.

Doctors' Group Launch App For Women's Health

Arogya Sakhi, a free women-centric app to raise awareness on women's health issues was launched on Thursday by Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies (FOGSI).

Don't deny passport to child due to parents' dispute: HC

THE PASSPORT AUTHORITIES HAD SAID THE GIRL'S APPLICATION CAN'T BE PROCESSED AS HER FATHER HAD OBJECTED TO IT

'Saamana' editorial says it is more in touch with AAP leaders than those from the Congress

'Saamana' editorial says it is more in touch with AAP leaders than those from the Congress

Arshad Khan Claims Money Received Was For Medicines

Arshad Khan, the purported business partner of the wife of suspended additional director-general of police, Quaisar Khalid, arrested in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse which claimed 17 lives, claimed in his statement to the police that the money he received in the bank account of his family members from Ego Media Private Limited were for the supply of medicines to Bhavesh Bhinde, the founder and director of the company.

MahaRERA Suspends Registration of 1,950 Projects Over Non-Compliance

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has suspended the registration of 1,950 housing projects across the state due to missed completion deadlines and failure to update project details.

MHADA TO HAND OVER DP ROADS TO CIVIC BODY

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) has taken a significant decision to handover the reserved development plan (DP) roads in Mhada layouts to the BMC.

4 Arrested For Providing Bank Accounts To Cyber Frauds

The North Cyber police have arrested four men for providing their bank accounts to cyber frauds who cheated a Kandivali resident of ₹ 32 lakh by placing him under 'digital arrest'.

HC slams BMC over deteriorating air

The Bombay High Court (HC) on Thursday expressed grave concern over the worsening Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mumbai, strongly criticising the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and environmental authorities for their lacklustre efforts in controlling pollution.

Buy cars only if you have parking: Govt proposal

Traffic snarls which contribute to air pollution, and often lead to instances of road rage, across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region as well as Tier-2 cities like Nagpur and Pune, have prompted the state government to contemplate a plan where four-wheeler owners must prove owning designated parking spots or areas, both public and private, at the time of registering new vehicles.

Govt Panel Seeks Auto Blocking for Flawed India Map

Is there a way of ensuring wrong India maps can't be seen on social media platforms in India?

La Niña sets in, but may be weak and ineffectual

A long-awaited La Niña has finally appeared, but the periodic cooling of Pacific Ocean waters is weak and unlikely to cause as many weather problems as usual, meteorologists said Thursday.

Court dismisses pleas seeking same-sex union verdict review

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain review petitions challenging its October 2023 order that denied legal recognition to same-sex marriages and civil unions, dealing a setback to members of the LGBTQIA+ community and advocates for marriage equality rights.

Guwahati to host ISL's Kolkata derby

After weeks of uncertainty, Mohun Bagan Super Giant said on Wednesday that they will host the Kolkata derby of the Indian Super League (ISL) against East Bengal in Guwahati on Saturday.

AFI Reworks National Camp Plan for Athletes

AFI's new policy on training

Isak Fires Again as Newcastle Shock Wasteful Arsenal in SF

Newcastle took a giant stride towards the League Cup final as goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon earned a 2-0 semi-final, first leg lead at Arsenal on Tuesday.

Friendship, coaching rivalry and cricket connections

Sitting in the stands of the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Craig Fulton was observing the Indian players in a training session of Hockey India League (HIL) franchise Team Gonasika.

Chasing history, Alcaraz eyes big push in Australia

Spaniard, who owns four Slams but is yet to win in Melbourne, will have to shake off his slow start trend

All eyes on Rohit, Bumrah and Shami in CT selection

Selectors are due to name India's squad for the Feb 22-March 9 ICC Champions Trophy on Saturday

Australia tour rubble shows domestic cricket deserves more respect

India suffered two shattering jolts – first New Zealand and now Australia – but in the gloom there is a silver lining, what teams call 'positives'.

Gold import revision cuts Nov trade deficit by $5 bn

India's record trade deficit for November has been revised downward to $32.8 billion from $37.8 billion, after the government made a sharp correction in gold import data.

India Inc. focuses on core areas with exits, buyouts

Stick to your knitting. That's the latest motto for many large Indian companies as they go for demergers and selloffs, while some of them snap up businesses in their primary focus areas.

Allcargo to sell stake in Gati

Allcargo Logistics Ltd is looking to sell 25-40% stake in its subsidiary Allcargo Gati Ltd which it acquired nearly five years ago, two people aware of the development said.

BP Wins Bid to Operate ONGC's Mumbai High Fields

UK's BP Plc won a bid for ONGC's giant Mumbai High oil and gas field, offering to raise crude oil production by 44% and natural gas by a staggering 89% over a 10-year period, potentially changing the fortunes of the vintage field.