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RBI to Sell ₹4.73L Cr Govt Bonds in March Qtr for States and UTs

The Reserve Bank of India will sell government bond worth Rs 4.73 lakh crore in January-March quarter of 2025 on State Governments and Union territories.

Space economy to grow nearly 5x to $44 bn in next decade: Min

The Indian space economy is set to grow nearly 5 times from $8.4 billion to around $44 billion in the next decade, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, has stressed.

Sebi Mandates Simplified Compliance for Listed Entities with Integrated Filing Framework

Capital markets regulator Sebi has rolled out a new compliance framework for listed entities, introducing integrated filing for governance and financial disclosures, which will be applicable for filings to be done for the quarter ending December 31, 2024.

Petrol, diesel sales soar on holiday travel

India's petrol and diesel consumption soared in December 2023 as holiday travel boosted demand, reversing the fall witnessed in previous months, preliminary data of state-owned fuel retailers showed on Wednesday.

Power Consumption Up 6% to 130.4 Billion Units in Dec

India's power consumption rose nearly 6 per cent to 130.40 billion units (BU) in December as compared to the year-ago month.

Tobacco Exports to Cross ₹13K Cr This Year: Official

The country's tobacco exports are likely to register an over 8 per cent growth and cross Rs 13,000 crore this year, a senior government official said on Wednesday.

Commerce Min planning to expand food testing infra to boost exports

The commerce ministry's arm Export Inspection Council (EIC) is planning to expand the country's food testing infrastructure in a holistic way to boost outbound shipments, a senior government official said.

Mkts End on Positive Note on 1st Day of 2025

Benchmark Sensex and Nifty started the New Year on a high note with the key indices closing higher in a see-saw trade on Wednesday on buying in blue-chip stocks.

GST collections rise 7.3% to ₹1.77 lakh crore in Dec

BOOSTING GOVT COFFERS | Fiscal deficit well under control

Students, parents enjoy sports event

The taluka-level sports competition of the students of the Zilla Parishad (ZP) schools and their parents concluded at the Sambhajinagar Sainik Shala at Kanchanwadi on Tuesday.

Spl Trains From Nanded For Mahakumbh

The South Central Railway (SCR) has planned special trains for the Mahakumbh to be held in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh next month.

Former MLA Pradeep Naik passes away

Former MLA of Kinwat, Pradeep Hemsingh Naik, died at the age of 69 due to severe cardiac arrest in Hyderabad in the wee hours of Jan 1.

State bus services finally roll into Gadchiroli villages

Remote villages in Gadchiroli district have finally been connected to the state’s transport grid.

Bhimgeet competition on Namvistar Day

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU) will celebrate the ‘31st Namvistar Din’ (renaming of university) on Jan 14.

BMC cleans out 11.4 MT garbage after NY festivities

A day after New Year’s Eve celebrations across the city, the most visited spots by revellers have been restored to their original clean condition, the BMC has claimed.

Four suspects of robbery arrested

The Waluj MIDC Police on Sunday busted a gang of four robbers who allegedly robbed a trader of Rs 12.50 lakh at Jalna on Tuesday.

Kiwala water storage tank work completed

The tank has been completed under the Amrut 2.0 scheme

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.

Premier literary event redefining city's culture

The Pune International Literary Festival (PILF), launched in 2013 with its roots in promoting creativity, education and inclusivity, has become an eagerly anticipated event for Punekars each year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Police Collect ₹19 Lakh From Traffic Violators

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

Sikh youth usher in 2025 with spirituality, service

Over 5,000 youth from the Sikh community ushered in the New Year by hearing spiritual discourses and undertaking community services.

Body of mother, son found in Kamothe flat

The bodies of a 45-year-old man and his 70-year-old mother were found in their flat at Dreamland Society, Sector 6, Kamothe, on Wednesday evening.

MBMC Launches Face Recognition System

With an eye on habitual latecomers and early goers, the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has launched a one-click attendance system for all pay-roll staffers and contractual workforce.