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India handled inflation much better than US, Germany & France: Report

India has demonstrated a largely successful inflation targeting regime compared to advanced economies such as the USA, Germany, and France, according to a research report by the State Bank of India (SBI).

Gilts reverse losses, end up ahead of India Aug CPI data

Government bond prices ended higher after traders placed aggressive bets ahead of India's CPI data for August at 1730 IST on Thursday.

PM e-drive scheme to aid in faster adoption of EVs: M&M, Tata Motors

Home-grown auto majors Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors on Thursday hailed the PM e-drive scheme, saying it would help in higher adoption of electric vehicles in the country.

DGCA orders special audit of flying training schools

Aviation watchdog DGCA has ordered a special audit of flying training organisations in the country amid recent accidents involving training aircraft.

Regional air connectivity scheme made air travel inclusive: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the growth of the Indian civil aviation sector and said air travel has become inclusive with the regional air connectivity scheme.

Sebi asks exchanges, other market infra institutions to ensure minimal data loss

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday asked stock exchanges and other market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) to ensure that the Recovery Point Objective (RPO) the maximum period for which data loss is tolerable due to a technical glitch or disruptions - is near zero.

Industrial output growth slows down to 4.8% in July

India's industrial production output decelerated to 4.8 per cent year-on-year in July 2024, mainly due to poor performance of the manufacturing and mining sectors, as per official data released on Thursday.

Sensex scales Mount 83K, Nifty closes at record high

Benchmark Sensex hit the historic 83,000 level for the first time on Thursday and the Nifty settled at a lifetime high in a late rally in blue-chip shares, surge in global markets and foreign fund inflows.

Violator rickshaws face the ire of police

The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Traffic Police have come into action mode and launched a drive against undisciplined auto-rickshaw drivers on Wednesday.

Officer shows effective ways to recover debt

\"Effective loan recovery is possible with proper coordination with the revenue, police and cooperative departments officers, which will help in returning the money of the depositors,\" opined District Deputy Registrar Mukesh Barhate.

Dams overflow due to rainfall

The Beed district has received satisfactory rainfall since the beginning of the monsoon.

22L suffer losses due to Marathwada rainfall

Over I8L ha of agricultural and horticultural area has been affected due to incessant rainfall in Marathwada

Rare, highly venomous snake found

The Povla snake, known as the smallest, highly venomous, and rare snake in the Indian subcontinent, was found in Gondavale Budruk of Man taluka, sparking curiosity.

SC quashes NGT order to close Baner garbage plant

The Supreme Court on Thursday overturned the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) October 2020 order directing the closure of a garbage processing plant (GPP) in Pune's Baner, stating that shutting down the facility would harm public interest.

Jaya Kishori performs aarti at Rangari Ganpati

Famous spiritual teacher and bhajan singer Jaya Kishori visited Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati, on Tuesday and performed the 'Aarti'.

Pub, rooftop menace continues in city

Months after the uproar over rooftop bars and the Porsche accident case, Kalyani Nagar in Pune is witnessing increasing unrest.

Punekars irked by noise levels

Pune residents have expressed concern over noise pollution as festivals continue.

'Cong will be single-largest party in state assembly polls'

Maharashtra Congress Vice President Mohan Joshi, in anexclusive interview with The Free Press Journal, asserted that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) an alliance consisting of the Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar), and Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) - will secure a resounding victory in the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. Joshi, a former member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC), will not be running for office himself.

Groundbreaking ceremony for Dharavi Redvpt Project

The Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL) performed the groundbreaking ceremony (bhoomi poojan) of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project at the RPF grounds in Matunga on Thursday morning.

Popular restaurant's mgr siphons ₹1.23 cr

The Santacruz police have registered an FIR against the manager (operations) of south Indian restaurant Banana Leaf for allegedly embezzling Rs1.23 crore from the company's bank account.

CREDAI-MCHI calls for review of GST

Organisation wants option between 12% GST with ITC or 5% flat rate without ITC

MBVV cops alert people against fake automated calls from court

Cyber crooks are devising new and tech-savvy ways to siphon money from bank accounts of their targets.

Life term upheld for kids' sex assault

The Bombay High Court has upheld the conviction of a 50year-old man, monikored 'mama', for sexually assaulting five girls in the 8-13 age group, over a period of two years.

FSSAI rollbacks mandated 'use by date' rule

In an unprecedented move, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has removed the mandatory guideline of displaying 'best before date' boards on containers and trays of non-packaged / loose sweets. Food business operators (FBOs) are no longer legally bound to mention the 'best before' date on such food items and may continue on a voluntary basis.

Building height survey triggers panic

Residents and activists have raised an alarm over a letter issued by Navi Mumbai International Airport Pvt Limited (NMIAL) seeking details of the height of buildings.

WR gears up for big crowds at Charni Road station

Considering the heavy rush at Charni Road station for devotees reaching Girgaon Chowpatty for immersion on September 17 and 18, Western Railway's Mumbai Central Division has made arrangements to manage the crowds.

Man booked for mowing stray dog, activist says two more are missing

The Samta Nagar police have registered an FIR against a 25year-old man for allegedly running over a stray dog with his car.

HC drops ₹20cr case against luxe designers

Imposes ₹2 lakh cost to be paid to Central Police Welfare Fund of Maharashtra Police

Paper Ganpati claims to be most eco-friendly idol in city

The idol made of tissue paper held together with glue and built around a metal frame is entirely recyclable, organisers say

Cop assaults loader, state told to pay ₹50k

The State Human Rights (SHRC) has Commission ordered the state to pay Deepak Yadav, a loader, a amount of compensation Rs50,000 within six weeks for being physically assaulted by a police officer in Dharavi.