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NCP objects to Dhas targeting Ajit Pawar over murder case

NCP leader and cabinet minister Dhananjay Munde came under fresh fire on Sunday when Suresh Dhas, BJP MLA from the Ashti Patoda constituency in Beed, alleged that the deal to extort ₹2 crore from Avadaa, a firm which has a windmill project in Massajog village, was struck at his residence.

State to explore alternative fundraising plan for schools

State education minister Dadaji Bhuse announced that the government is devising alternative fundraising strategies to address financial constraints in the department.

Beed murder and Maratha mobilisation

The last 10 days saw three major rallies demanding justice for Santosh Deshmukh, a sarpanch in Beed district who was brutally murdered for resisting an extortion bid.

Can't club benefits of Ladki, Namo Shetkari

Ladki Bahin Yojana burdening exchequer, says agri minister; scrutiny likely to hit farmer families

NCP irked, won't include Chhagan Bhujbal in cabinet

The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has decided to keep its senior leader Chhagan Bhujbal out of the cabinet despite him sulking publicly after being denied a ministerial berth in the Mahayuti 2.0 government.

Two Brothers Who Hired Shooter to Kill Shop Owner Arrested

In the early hours of Sunday, crime branch officers arrested two brothers who allegedly hired a shooter to kill a Shanti Shopping Centre shop owner in a bid to keep him from testifying in an assault and extortion case against one of them.

After a brief dip, AQI once again rises to 162

After Mumbai saw an improvement in the air quality index (AQI) for three consecutive days after precautionary measures like a ban on construction sites were taken by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) last week, the city's AQI once again rose to 162 from 156 on Sunday, which is considered moderate.

HC Questions Rationale Behind Audi 'Q6' Trademark Rejection, Directs Examiner to Reassess

The Bombay High Court on Thursday remanded a trademark dispute involving German automobile giant Audi AG to the senior examiner of trade marks in Mumbai for fresh consideration of its 'Q6' series trademark registration.

25-YR-OLD AUTO DRIVER SEDATED AND ROBBED BY PASSENGER

The Vinobha Bhave police are looking for a passenger who allegedly gave a sedative-laced soft drink to a 25-year-old auto driver, while travelling from Santacruz to Kurla, and later decamped with the vehicle as well as the driver's mobile phone and cash.

Trump's win and a new chapter of racism against Indians

The last week of 2024 inaugurated a new phase of racism against Indians in America – one that won’t end well.

MMRDA mulls alternative route for Metro 9 extension

Will help save over ₹500 crore towards land acquisition, rehabilitation and construction costs

World Bank to lend Pak $20 billion as part of 10-year deal

The World Bank is set to approve a $20 billion indicative lending package for Pakistan — a pioneering 10-year initiative to protect its funded projects from political transitions and focus on six targeted areas, according to a media report.

Haaland fires brace as Manchester City rout West Ham; Chelsea held

Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City pummelled West Ham 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday while Newcastle inflicted another painful defeat on Ange Postecoglou's struggling Tottenham.

Fulton focuses on World Cup qualification

Craig Fulton had a short chat with Graham Reid before taking his seat in an empty Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here to watch Delhi SG Pipers' practice in the morning.

Shooters suffer due to faulty equipment at New Delhi range

Shooters are paying the price for faulty equipment at the Karni Singh range here, where the National Championships are being held.

Pant breaks free; Bumrah injures back

Fast bowler awaits scan results and he will be key if India are to win SCG Test after southpaw's blitz puts his team 145 ahead

Kohli exits in rage, maybe for one last time in Australia

For a while on Day 2 of the Sydney Test, it felt like the clock had stopped.

Perfect storm in Sydney raises India's hopes

Right until Rishabh Pant walked out to bat on Saturday, wickets had been the order of the day in the Sydney Test.

6 Killed in Blast in Volatile Pak Province, More Than 25 Injured

Thousands of rival South Korean protesters rallied in the capital on Saturday, a day after a failed attempt to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol for imposing a short-lived martial law decree that led to his impeachment.

President-elect Trump to be sentenced on Jan 10

The New York judge presiding over President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case on Friday set sentencing for 10 days before his January 20 inauguration and said he was not inclined to impose jail time.

U.S. Announces $8BN Weapons Sale to Israel

The administration of US President Joe Biden has notified Congress of an $8 billion arms sale to Israel, a source familiar with the plan said on Saturday.

Johnson Re-elected House Speaker in Tense Floor Vote

Prez-elect Donald Trump had endorsed Mike Johnson, and was on the phone during the House vote to secure the outcome

Wake Up Call for US: Note Left by Soldier in Tesla Blast

A highly decorated Army soldier who fatally shot himself in a Tesla Cybertruck just before it blew up outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas left notes saying the New Year's Day explosion was a stunt to serve as a \"wake up call\" for the country's ills, investigators said on Friday.

Will a final hurdle fall in 2025?

It was once said no human could run a marathon in under two hours. Now that it's been done, can it be done in competition?

Christmas in London, seen with Indian eyes

I was in London for Christmas. The lit-up angel wings hanging over Regent Street, the glorious Christmas market at Covent Garden, and a guy trying to snatch my phone at the Oxford Circus tube station, were all beautiful. The pickpocket reminded me that it's the Commonwealth.

A Calibrated Approach to Bettering India-China Ties

India must show strategic patience in its dealings with China, keeping in mind the larger geopolitical picture and seek cooperation wherever possible and desirable, without harboring any unrealistic expectations

Political parties should endorse dual citizenship

2025 is a new year and it's customary to start one either with a resolution or a wish.

Gaza Women's Long Wait for Deliverance

As the new year begins, hopes that it will bring succour to the women and children of Gaza have been dashed.

6 Workers Killed in TN Fireworks Factory Blast

Six workers were killed and another was injured in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu on Saturday morning, officials aware of the matter said.

Sullivan to Hold Tech Transfer Talks in India

Outgoing US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will be holding the third round of initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) dialogue with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Monday to maintain the strategic convergence between two natural allies and push for high technology transfer to India, people aware of the details said.