bp board meets in India reflecting importance of the country

The board of global energy giant bp plc is holding its meeting in India, reflecting the importance of the country and its confidence in the opportunities it presents, the firm said on Wednesday.

Chief economists bullish on India: WEF survey

A majority of chief economists have shown a cautious optimism about the global economy with India's robust performance making South Asia the best performer worldwide, a survey showed on Wednesday.

Gold hits new all-time high of ₹77,850/10 gm

Gold prices surged Rs 900 to hit a fresh record high of Rs 77,850 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday amid a rally in precious metal rates in the global markets, according to All India Sarafa Association.

Sensex ends above record 85K level, Nifty scales 26K mount

VOLATILE TRADE | Markets surge on fag-end buying

Preparations of Navratri at Mahurgadh

Thousands of devotees visit the Mahurgadh (Renukamata Mandir) during the Navratri festival and hence the preparations for the Navratri are in full swing now.

Elderly woman assaulted, robbed

Haranabai Vithoba Pekhale, a resident of Pangri, was alone at a settlement near the village when unknown thieves assaulted her and stole her jewellery around midnight on Sunday, Sep 22.

12 get life sentence for mob lynching after 9 yrs

Nine years ago, a mob murdered a youth sitting on the steps of a temple by hitting his head with stones after abusing him for his caste.

Conflicting claims emerge over sandalwood seized at Mhasrul

The investigation into the sandalwood seized by the Forest Department at Mhasrul seems to be mired in confusion.

112 villages included in PM Janman scheme

The Pradhan Mantri Janajati Unnat Gram Abhiyaan Yojana has been extended to 112 villages across 12 talukas in Jalgaon district, as part of the government's effort to improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities.

Heavy rain disrupts life

Heavy rain that occurred after a gap of around 20 days on Monday and Tuesday in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar affected the routine life of the residents.

BJP likely to contest 5 seats in Nashik: Shah to assess situation

ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS | Speculations are rife that former Union minister Dr Bharti Pawar may contest as a candidate from Dindori, her home turf

Jayakwadi Dam gates opened again on 25/9

WATER INFLUX | Following the rain, the administration is now releasing 9,432 cusec water from 18 gates in the Godavari basin

Sebastian's death: EY office lacked labour welfare permit

The Maharashtra Labour Department investigation has revealed that the Ernst & Young (EY) office in Pune, which employed the 26-year-old Anna Sebastian, who died allegedly due to an \"overwhelming workload\", was operating without a mandatory registration under the state's Shops and Establishments Act.

PCMC surveys the blue flood line of three rivers

The Encroachment Department of Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) recently conducted a survey of constructions within the blue flood line of three rivers—Pavana, Mula and Indrayani.

District Court-Swargate Metro inauguration by PM Modi today

PUNE MATTERS | The prime minister's fifth visit in connection with city metro today

Governor urges MIT-ADT grads to chase their dreams

The seventh convocation ceremony of MIT-ADT University was held in high spirits, with over 2,972 students receiving their degrees in a grand event attended by dignitaries, parents and students from across the country.

MP Nimbalkar lauds Valanj

MP Omraje Nimbalkar praised the social work of Nandkumar Valanj for the people of the Mulshi area, emphasising that Milind Valanj is successfully carrying forward his father's legacy.

BJP will contest Wadgaon Sheri: Jagdish Mulik

Days after writing a letter to the voters of the Wadgaon Sheri assembly constituency, former BJP MLA Jagdish Mulik has reiterated that the BJP will contest the seat.

Cricketer Iyer, mom buy Worli flat for ₹2.9cr

Costing ₹55,238 per sq ft, the unit measures 525 sq ft

HC seeks 5-yr info on BMC nursing homes

HC irked over absence of JJ dean in alleged medical negligence case, resulting in deaths of newborn, mother

Finally, BMC intern docs draw hikes

The demand to hike the stipend of the doctors interning at the BMC-run medical and dental colleges has been finally met.

BMC sends notice to Juhu nightclub

The Nines Bar has encroached on space acquired for Irla nullah's widening, reveals the FPJ investigation

Two get bail from HC in Pereira drugs plant case

GANJA IN TROPHY | Court cites little quantity of drugs, says no point in continuing custody

Sharp drop in Sarvankar°s performance ahead of polls

PRAJA REPORT'S HEADS-UP | Persistent civic issues plaguing Mahim include redevelopment delays, traflic congestion, hawker menace, poor healthcare

Advocate files PIL in HC against BMC, MLA

After the Free Press Journal highlighted the multi-crore 'pressure cooker scam' allegedly perpetrated by the BMC and MLA Dilip Lande, the matter has reached the Bombay High Court.

BMC to acquire land for Gargai Dam forest compensation

To address the shortfall of 171 hectares for forest compensation related to the Gargai Dam project, the BMC will acquire land from a private owner.

2 ex-firemen abduct bldr's son for ₹40cr

The Ambernath police have arrested 10 persons for allegedly kidnapping the son of a builder and seeking a ransom of Rs40 crore.

"Act on illegal constructions in Pydhonie"

The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission, presided over by Justice KK Tated, has directed the municipal commissioner and the chief executive officer of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) to take immediate action concerning illegal constructions in Ali-Umer Streets, Pydhonie.

HC quashes post facto clearances for CRZ violations

The Bombay High Court has quashed a February 2021 office memorandum (OM) issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MOEFCC), which allowed post facto clearance of projects violating Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms.

Zeeshan Siddiqui leads joint meeting in Santacruz

Bandra East MLA Zeeshan Siddiqui convened a joint meeting with residents' associations, BMC officials from the H/East ward, and traffic police to address issues faced by citizens.