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Murder Unravels Lucrative Windmill Business in Beed

The murder of Massajog village sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh has exposed an intricate and murky nexus between criminality and politics in Beed, linked to the burgeoning business of wind energy which has quietly transformed the economy of the drought-prone district.

Armed duo flee with gold worth ₹1.9 cr after tying up store owner

Gold jewellery worth ₹1.9 crore was stolen on Sunday from a jewellery store at Saat Rasta, Agripada, by two men who held the outlet owner at gunpoint.

Man Arrested For Killing Wife After Split

The police on Monday arrested a 32-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his wife to death after suspecting her of infidelity.

Sensors to counter frequent escalator stoppages at stns

Central Railway has decided to install digital sensors in all escalators on the main and harbour lines to counter the problem of frequent stoppages.

Hoarding collapse: Biz partner of suspended Addl DG's wife held

Over four months after the Esplanade metropolitan magistrate court issued a non-bailable warrant for his arrest, the crime branch on Monday arrested Arshad Khan, the purported business partner of the wife of additional director-general of police Quaiser Khalid, in connection with the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case.

Engineer produced in 'digital court'; 3 scammers arrested

The police on Saturday arrested a gang of three from Gujarat for allegedly scamming gullible victims by placing them under 'digital arrest' after claiming their mobile numbers were used in illegal activities.

Monorail services to double by August 2025

From August 2025 onwards, the wait time of Mumbaiites commuting by Mumbai Monorail will be halved, as double the number of trains will be operational.

20-Year Jail Term After Smuggling Bid

Thirty-seven years after he was arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle 2,365 Kg hashish out of India, a special NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) court on Monday sentenced Mulund resident Nitin Khimji Bhanushali to 20 years of imprisonment for possessing, transporting and attempting to export the contraband material.

Humpy: From retirement plan to a second world rapid crown

Her win caps a golden year for Indian chess after Gukesh won the world crown and India took the Open and Women's titles at the Olympiad

Haryana Steelers beat Patna, bag first PKL title

The Haryana Steelers clinched their first Pro Kabaddi League crown on Sunday after beating three-time champions Patna Pirates 32-23 in the final at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune.

India fail to cash in on Bumrah's brilliance

As we head into a rare fifth day of a Test match, the promise of what is to come is enticing.

Man City get much-needed win; Forest jump to second

In his 500th game in charge of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola had some reasons to smile again.

When accuracy, relentlessness script symphony

Each time Jasprit Bumrah bowls, he forces everyone watching to examine the preconceptions of the prototypical fast bowler.

India's Exports to Aus Rise 14% in 2023-24

India's exports to Australia grew over 14% in 2023-24 following the implementation of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday, describing the deal as \"landmark\".

Insurers May Sell Related Services, Products

Auto repair from your car insurer and fire extinguishers courtesy your home insurer? Not outlandish ideas, but part of the government's plans to allow insurance companies to sell related products and services.

Govt to deregulate more sectors, reduce red tape

Union budget set to offer road map to reduce compliance burden on businesses

Crashed Jetliner Was Shot Down by Russia: Azeri Prez

\"Unfortunately, in the first three days we heard only absurd versions from Russia. We witnessed clear attempts to cover up the matter.\" Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijani President

Trump Sides With Musk in Right-Wing Row Over H1-B

Donald Trump weighed in on Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk, saying that he backs a special visa program that helps highly skilled workers enter the country.

Shock grips families at S Korea's crash site

The stench of gasoline hangs over Muan International Airport. Behind a police cordon, plane seats, suitcases and twisted bits of metal are scattered, close to the wrecked fuselage of Jeju Air flight 2216.

Founder of HBO, Charles Dolan, Passes Away at 98

Charles Dolan, the pay-television pioneer who won the first cable-TV franchise in Manhattan, founded Home Box Office Inc. and later built Cablevision Systems Corp. into the fifth-largest US cable company, has died. He was 98.

Azerbaijan crash calls for a thorough probe

Russia's statements over the downing of the Azerbaijani commercial aircraft last week throw up more questions than they answer about an incident in which 38 unsuspecting lives were lost.

How the West's World Order Lost Wider Trust

Dualities are commonplace in international politics. Most countries do and say different things in different situations. However, the contrast between Western policies vis-à-vis the Ukraine and Gaza wars is amongst the most consequential dualities of our times. It is deepening our global crisis while also tempting us with ideas of crafting a new international order.

Gender Sensitive Policing Needed

Handling of the Anna University sexual assault underscores the gaps in tackling such crimes

Proactive regulation can fight AI washing menace

With the growing reach of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across sectors, concerns have centered on transparency and accountability in the deployment of the technology. However, one area that hasn't received the needed focus is deceptive AI-related claims by companies—what is called AI washing.

Prime Minister Who Let His Actions Speak

Manmohan Singh was a man of few words, and he uttered those precious few words very softly. Opponents used this to paint him as weak, but there are enough instances to the contrary

Kejriwal writes to ECI on 12K 'voter changes'

A LARGE-SCALE 'OPERATION LOTUS' BEGAN ON DEC 15 WITH 5K VOTER DELETION APPLICATION AND 7.5K ADDITION REQUESTS, HE SAID

U.P. Man Held for Rape of 5-Year-Old Niece After Brief Encounter: Cops

A man was arrested following an encounter for allegedly raping his five-year-old niece in Shravasti, police said on Sunday.

India's Latest Warship to Reach Country in Mid-Feb

INS Tushil, the country's latest stealth missile frigate that was commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia on December 9, is expected to reach the country's western coast in mid-February, officials aware of the development said on Sunday.

Protests erupt over annulment of nine Rajasthan districts

Protests erupted across Rajasthan on Sunday, a day after the BJP-led government annulled nine districts and three divisions formed by the previous Congress government in the state.

Bengal DGP seeks MEA intervention to strengthen passport verification

We have also pointed out issues related to passport distribution from post offices RAJEEV KUMAR, WB DGP