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RBI RECEIVES HOAX THREAT TO BLOW UP ITS HEAD OFFICE

MUMBAI: An e-mail was received by the Reserve Bank of India on Thursday, threatening to blow up its head office.

Man booked for stalking, harassing woman in Colaba

ANOTHER SIMILAR INCIDENT TOOK PLACE IN A SOCIETY NEAR RADIO CLUB ON TUESDAY, BUT THE VICTIM WAS NOT READY TO REPORT IT TO THE POLICE

MU panel to probe rape threat charge

University of Mumbai (MU) has constituted a committee to probe allegations of three female law students at its Thane sub-centre receiving rape threats and obscene letters in the last week of November.

Sail right in: Port opens doors to visitors

Mumbai owes its megacity status to its port; there's even a theory that its name draws from 'Bom Bahia' or 'beautiful bay'. Yet, this hallmark in the city's history has been out of bounds to its people. Security concerns and stringent regulations mean that all but a very few are barred. But the winds of change are blowing at last.

SENA (UBT) CHIEF SLAMS PM MODI OVER ATROCITIES IN BANGLADESH

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday attacked prime minister Narendra Modi over alleged atrocities on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, saying a prime minister who was said to have stopped the war between Russia and Ukraine for some time should use his powers to stop attacks on Hindus in the neighboring country.

Ashwini Bhide made principal secy in CMO

MUMBAI: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday appointed Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) chief Ashwini Bhide, 55, as principal secretary in the CM secretariat.

CM lauds Modi for 'Hindu growth model'

MUMBAI: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday lauded prime minister Narendra Modi for pursuing the \"Hindu growth model\" that \"encompasses speed, transparency and inclusivity\" over the western model of \"exploitation-based development\".

ELGAR CASE: KKM ACTIVIST GORKHE GETS INTERIM BAIL

A special NIA (National Investigation Agency) court on Friday granted temporary bail to Kabir Kala Manch (KKM) activist Sagar Gorkhe, lodged at Taloja central jail in Navi Mumbai in connection with the Elgar Parishad/Bhima Koregaon case, to prepare and appear for his first semester law examination scheduled between December 23, 2024 and January 1, 2025.

Will Ajit and Sharad Pawar bury hatchet?

MUMBAI: Will the Pawars bury the hatchet? Was Ajit Pawar's visit to his uncle Sharad Pawar in New Delhi on Thursday more than a birthday surprise (It is the first time Ajit has greeted Pawar on his birthday since the NCP split in 2023)?

Shinde's bid for key depts delays cabinet expansion

Former CM opposes finance dept for Ajit if he doesn't get home; swearing-in to be held Sunday evening

Bank seeks ₹22 crore from state as interest for delayed repayment

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra State Cooperative Central Bank (MSCCB) and the state government are at loggerheads over the outstanding amount of interest on loans given to sugar mills under the control of politicians, for which the government had stood as guarantor.

ED freezes assets worth ₹130.57 cr in MOB case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen assets worth ₹130.57 crore during searches carried out in Kolkata on Thursday as part of its investigation into the allegedly illegal online betting activities of the Mahadev Online Book (MOB) platform.

BMC parking lot attendant crushed by speeding car

MUMBAI: A 44-year-old parking lot attendant employed at a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) facility was killed on Thursday evening after being struck by a speeding car and crushed between the vehicle and a wall.

A confluence of heritage and infra as Prayagraj prepares for Kumbh

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR (PRAYAGRAJ): The sun is already setting behind the Ganga when Ram Asrey and Harish Chandra start packing up their hammers and shovels.

Ranga, Billa's death penalty upheld for gruesome murders

In 1980, SC junked the criminals' plea against death sentence over a crime that shook Delhi

Pant, Gill and a slice of heaven called Gabba

Returning to Brisbane gives the duo the chance to relive the day they stunned the world in 2021

Fabricated lies: Sai Pallavi on rumours of quitting non-veg for Sita's role

Recently, there were reports that actor Sai Pallavi gave up non-veg food as she is part of filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana.

Gukesh's record may go on to last for a hundred years

A few months back, when Gukesh won the Candidates and qualified to play the World Championship match against defending champion Ding Liren, it was quite a surprise.

Juve deepen Man City crisis; Barcelona win

PARIS: Manchester City's crisis continued with a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League, while Pep Guardiola's old club Barcelona beat Borussia Dortmund to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of Europe's elite club competition.

Impact of this win on our chess will be massive

EVER SINCE I'VE WORKED WITH HIM, HE'S EXCEEDED EVEN MY OPTIMISTIC SCENARIOS VERY, VERY FAST. IN 2022, HE HAD A GREAT GROWTH SPURT. 2024 AS WELL HAS BEEN FANTASTIC FOR HIM.

Telecom cos to focus on network coverage, capacity in small towns

NEW DELHI: Indian telecom operators would look to focus on improving network coverage and capacity in small towns and rural areas in the coming year, as availability of 5G service enables higher data consumption in these geographies compared to metros, analysts said.

WITHDRAW YOUR PF DIRECTLY FROM ATMS FROM NEXT YR: LABOUR SECY

NEW DELHI: The Labour Ministry is upgrading its IT systems to provide enhanced services to the country's massive workforce.

Wanted: Watertight laws on Surrogate liquor ads

DIRECT OR INDIRECT PROMOTION OF LIQUOR, TOBACCO PRODUCTS IS PROHIBITED IN INDIA

Bad assets of PSBs fell to 3.12% in Sep: Fin Min

NEW DELHI: The government said on Thursday that policy reforms in the financial sector have restored the health of the banking sector, with the gross non-performing asset (NPA) ratio of public sector banks (PSBs) falling to 3.12% in September 2024 from a peak of 14.58% in March 2018 and 4.97% in March 2015.

India to regain growth momentum in Q3: Goyal

NEW DELHI: India's economy will regain its higher growth momentum in the third quarter and achieve the estimated growth rate to remain the world's fastest growing economy in 2024-25, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

Newbies challenge giants in quick drug delivery space

As Flipkart and Swiggy prepare to add medicines to their quick-delivery portfolios, relatively unknown entities such as Medino's, Medstown and Plazza have started 30-minute services in smaller cities and are looking to raise funds to expand and take on the giants.

Options fever begins to cool as Sebi curbs kick in

The number of index options traded plunged 30% in week ended December 6

Syria Vows 'rule of law' post Assad overthrow

Syria's interim government vowed on Thursday to institute the \"rule of law\" after years of abuses under ousted president Bashar al-Assad, as the United States warned against any action that risked triggering further conflict.

Macron seeks political deal to appoint new premier, end deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a political deal that would allow him to both name a new prime minister and \"guarantee the stability of the country\", following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier,

Israeli PM appears ready for Gaza ceasefire deal: US NSA

Some of Netanyahu's critics have accused him of stalling in negotiations, while Israel has repeatedly blamed Palestine's Hamas for delays