Pawar seeks Bengal-like anti-rape legislation

A day after the West Bengal the Assembly passed Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks capital punishment for rape convicts if their actions result in the victim's death or leave her in a vegetative state, NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar on Wednesday called for a similar Bill in Maharashtra.

MMRDA awards contract for BKC pod taxi service

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has granted approval for the appointment of Sai Green Mobility as the concessionaire for the design, engineering, development, construction, testing, commissioning also operation and maintenance of the Automated Rapid Transit System (pod taxi) at BandraKurla Complex (BKC).

Senior IPS officers blackmailed Mahadev promoters, claims ED

The CBI has launched a probe into the financial assets of senior police officials allegedly involved in the Mahadev betting syndicate.

Akurli project is nearly over after long delay

The MMRDA has announced plans to remove the obstacles ahead of the Ganpati festival

Uttar Mumai to Uttam Mumbai

ASSEMBLY POLLS | Piyush Goyal meets civic officials in effort to speed up 19 infrastructural projects in his North Mumbai constituency

4 Indians die in US car smash

Four Indian nationals, including a woman, lost their lives and several others were injured in a tragic multi-vehicle road accident in the US state of Texas during the Labour Day weekend.

Young mother of two struck down by SUV

A 26-year-old woman died after she was struck by a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) in Malad on Tuesday night.

MVA and Mahayuti bury heads in sand

Both political groupings are shy of naming their chief ministerial face

CBI books Anil Deshmukh

For allegedly fabricating evidence to falsely implicate BJP leaders

SCULPTOR ARRESTED

Nearly 10 days after the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue collapsed, its sculptor, Jaydeep Apte, has been apprehended by the police.

SRTC BUS STRIKE OFF

A state-wide strike by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation workers has been called off, following a meeting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Phogat in Cong akhada, to put BJP on the mat

A meeting between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and ace wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia on Wednesday almost became a sounding board for the latter to contest the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections for the party.

Clinching evidence against ‘killer' star

A charge-sheet filed by the Bengaluru police names murder accused actor Darshan as the mastermind behind kidnap, torture and murder of one of his fans Renuka Swamy.

World Bank Raises India's FY25 GDP Growth View To 7%

GROWTH FORECAST | This is in line with projections by IMF & ADB

Fifty Killed In Ukraine In 2024's Deadliest Strike

At least 50 people were killed and 271 wounded when Russia hit a military institute in Ukraine's central town of Poltava with two ballistic missiles on Tuesday, the war's deadliest single attack this year.

From Candidate, Now Biden In Surrogate Mode For Harris

Backed by her boss President Joe Biden, Democratic Party presidential candidate Kamala Harris put her campaign on a fast-forward mode holding a series of Labour Day-themed events in 'blue wall' states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania on Monday, marking the unofficial launch of the fall campaign sprint in the states that will determine the November election.

Neeraj's 'don't try anything new' message worked

A message from from Neeraj Chopra not to try anything new during competition worked wonders for Sumit Antil who heeded to the superstar javelin thrower's advice to win back-to-back gold in the Paralympics here.

Sacrifice and sleepless nights

GRITTY | Sumit Antil on defending Paralympic gold despite back injury

Suhas regrets not winning gold

He feels there is sadness and disappointment despite the silver

STARC FEELS IND-AUS RIVALRY IS BIGGER NOW

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc said that India's recent success in the BorderGavaskar Trophy has contributed to the rivalry between both teams getting| \"bigger\" and expressed hope that both sides will play some fantastic cricket in the series starting November.

Sinner sets up quarterfinal against Medvedev

Top-seeded Jannik Sinner reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals by shaking off a slow start and coming through in the clutch at the end of tiebreakers that decided the first two sets, then pulling away to get past No. 14 Tommy Paul 76(3) 7-6(5) 6-1.

CUMMINS WANTS TO MAKE AMENDS

BORDER-GAVASKAR TROPHY | Skipper hopes to emulate their WTC final win

Ratra named new selector

The former wicket-keeper replaces Ankola in Agarkar-led committee

Bangladesh script historic series win

The 2-0 clean sweep is their third Test series victory ever on foreign soil

Bopanna and Sutjiadi enter mixed semis

Veteran Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his Indonesian partner Aldila Sutjiadi entered the semifinals of the US Open mixed doubles with a hard-fought win over Australian Matthew Ebden and Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic here.

Ashraf denies any groupings in Pak team

Zaka Ashraf, the former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman held responsible for starting a slide in the fortunes of the national team, has denied any groupings in the dressing room.

Harmanpreet eyes glory in Asian CT

Indian hockey skipper feels team cannot afford to rest on its laurels

Netanyahu sorry but defiant

ANGER SPILLS ON STREETS | Protesters demand a ceasefire-for-hostages deal

'Youth playing Khalistan card for Canada residency'

Officials have noticed a growth in participation in such rallies with youth taking selfies to prove their presence

Top Audi boss falls to death from mountain

In a tragic accident, Fabrizio Longo, head of Audi Italy, died after falling 10,000 feet while climbing a mountain in Italy on Sunday.