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Cybercrime helpline fails victims in B'luru?

Cybercrimes in Bengaluru are at an all-time high, but shockingly, none of the phone numbers of the CEN Crime Police Station (East Division) — meant to assist victims — are operational, according to a social worker.

MUDA scam: Complainant approaches Lokayukta police over 'bid to lure him'

An RTI activist on whose complaint a case was registered in the MUDA site allotment scam said that a person claiming to be personal assistant of Parvathi B M, wife of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, \"attempted to lure and pressurise\" him and his son.

BMTC bags two awards at Smart Automotive Summit 2024

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has earned prestigious recognition at the Smart Automotive Summit Excellence Awards 2024, held on December 18, 2024, at Vivantha Bengaluru, Whitefield.

Revolutionising water mgmt in Karnataka's coffee farms

Sustainable ways

BJP attacks Cong over maternal deaths in state

The Karnataka BJP on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the ruling Congress over the recent maternal deaths in the state, alleging the medical department itself was \"ailing\" and under the control of a \"medical mafia.\"

Lanka Dinkar meets Union finance minister, impresses for additional fund

AP Twenty Points Program Implementation Committee Chairman Lanka Dinkar met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at her office in Delhi on Wednesday and submitted a memorandum on the composition of the Union Budget 2025-26.

AP schools to roll out zone-based meals post Sankranti

mid-day meal makeover

Allegations galore from left, right and centre

media point in assembly

Important number to combat cybercrimes is 1930

One of the most concerning trends we see is digital arrest where people, out of fear, end up sharing their bank details and personal information with fraudsters

Amdavadis share wishlist for AMC's 2025 Budget

As part of its citizen engagement initiative, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has invited suggestions from residents to shape the upcoming 2025 budget.

Now, 'Amdavad no chhokro' Unni a Malayalam film star

From the pols of Ahmedabad to becoming a star in Malayalam films, Unnikrishnan Mukundan is all set to release his Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film, Marco.

Ayushman card fraud busted

CRIME BRANCH UNEARTHED | Fake cards sold for ₹1,500-₹2,000 each, 8 arrested

TEDx Conference in Surat to focus on life-changing ideas

Here's an unmissable event for the people of Surat. The TEDx conference, which focuses on game-changing ideas and insights into business and life, will take place in the city on December 22.

Property tax defaulters to be named, shamed

In an unconventional move to recover overdue property taxes, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) launched a public campaign on Tuesday, targeting chronic defaulters by announcing their names in their neighborhoods accompanied by drumbeats.

Woman accuses 'unfaithful' hubby of harassment

A woman from Danilimda, Ahmedabad, has lodged a complaint with the Chandkheda police, accusing her husband and in-laws of harassment and forcing her to file for divorce after she discovered her husband's extra-marital affair.

NIFT breaks free from traditional examinations

Inherited from the British Raj, traditional written examinations encourage memorization over comprehension, yielding little practical knowledge.

PMJAY scam: 2 hospitals suspended, two fined

The Gujarat government today announced that it has suspended two hospitals and penalised two others for irregularities under the Prime Minister Jan Aarogya-Ma Yojana.

Cold wave sweeps Pune

A cold wave has swept several parts of Maharashtra, with the minimum temperature slipping to single digit at several places, including Pune, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.

Dance teacher arrested for assaulting two minor students

An incident of sexual assault on two minor students of classes 4 and 6 of a reputed school in Warje Malewadi has come to light recently.

Bhujbal protests spark NCP internal rift in Pune

Dipak Mankar, the Pune city head of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), on Wednesday, said they could also give a befitting reply to Chhagan Bhujbal's supporters but are keeping quiet because of 'Dada' (Ajit Pawar).

2nd Baramati Power Marathon concludes successfully

running ahead

STUDY ROOM TURNS INTO CIVIC BODY'S WAREHOUSE

PMC UNDER FIRE | Change of building's usage irks residents, raises questions

'Army Mela' in Pune from Jan 3

The Indian Army's Southern Command is organising the prestigious Army Day Parade 2025 in Pune on Jan 15.

ISF 2025 to be held in Pune

The sixth edition of the India Science Festival (ISF) is set to take place on Jan 11-12, 2025, at Fergusson College in Pune.

Mahabaleshwar sees frozen dew

The tourism season in Maharashtra has commenced with a surge of visitors flocking to the picturesque hill stations of Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani.

ED raid in fraud case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted search operations at nine locations across Mumbai and Aurangabad in a bank fraud case against M/s Spectra Industries Limited (SIL) and others.

Govt waives ₹27,000 crore penalty, interest under GST amnesty scheme

The Maharashtra government has started an amnesty scheme for interest and penalty waivers for the pending liabilities under Goods and Services Tax (GST) between FY 2017 and 2020.

Ram Shinde set to become legislative council chairman

BJP member of the legislative council Ram Shinde filed his nomination on Wednesday for the post of the council's chairperson. The election is scheduled to be held on Thursday. Since no other nominations were filed, Shinde will be elected unopposed.

Siddhivinayak temple trustees expanded to 15

A bill increasing the number of trustees of Siddhivinayak Temple Trust to 15 from 7 was passed by the Legislative Council on Wednesday even as the depleted opposition questioned the bill's real purpose.

Not fashion, Ambedkar is our passion: Oppn hits out at Shah

NOISY PROTESTS | Shah's remarks an act of arrogance, says Uddhav Thackeray