CATEGORIES

Cong has uphill task in Bihar

Congress has to make consistent efforts for revamping its organisation and also improve its prospects of winning seats in Bihar assembly election if the allies of the INDIA bloc, particularly RJD have to take it seriously.

SIT to probe YC worker's death during protest in UP

The Police has constituted a Special Investigating Team (SIT) to probe the death of Congress worker Prabhat Pandey, a young Congress worker from Sahjanwa, Gorakhpur, during a Congress protest against Home Minister Amit Shah in Lucknow.

GST Council postpones decision to cut tax on health & life insurance

Also premium paid by senior citizens towards health insurance cover has been proposed to be exempted from the tax. Besides, GST on premiums paid by individuals, other than senior citizens, for health insurance with coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh is proposed to be exempted. However, 18 per cent GST will continue on premiums paid for policies with health insurance cover of over Rs 5 lakh.

ASI begins survey at Kalki Vishnu temple in Sambhal

An Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team inspected an old well on the 'Kalki Vishnu' temple premises here on Saturday, a day after the agency conducted a survey of a recently discovered temple in the district.

Mohali building collapses, many feared trapped

Rescue operations were underway after a multistorey building collapsed in the Sohana village of Punjab's Mohali district on Saturday, officials said.

WARRANT FOR ARREST OF ROBIN UTHAPPA

An arrest warrant has been issued against former India batter Robin Uthappa in connection with an alleged case of defrauding employees and the government related to the Provident Fund (PF) case.

RAJ HC ISSUES NOTICES TO CENTRE AND STATE GOVTS

The toll in the LPG tanker accident on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway rose to 14 after three more people succumbed on Saturday, while Rajasthan High Court issued notices to the central and the state governments after taking suo-motu cognisance.

Mini-India before me: PM at Hala Modi event

HISTORIC VISIT | Modi landed in Kuwait at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State

Mayawati calls for nationwide protest over Shah comments

BSP chief Mayawati on Saturday announced a nationwide protest on December 24 in response to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's controversial remarks about Dr B.R. Ambedkar, which she said have deeply hurt public sentiments.

Ensure justice within 3 yrs of lodging FIR: Amit Shah

The police in Northeast states have successfully fought against militancy and violence and time has come to bring change in the force's approach, training and focus to ensure that people get justice within three years of lodging FIRs, Union home minister Amit Shah said at the 72nd plenary session of the North East Council (NEC) in Agartala on Saturday.

Producer's firm acquires ₹25.7cr flats

The name behind iconic films Ghajini, Queen and Masaan, film producer Madhu Mantena has made a significant foray into Mumbai's real estate market.

Man arrested for groping 4-year-old

The Vishnu Nagar police have arrested a 45-year-old man for allegedly groping a four-year-old girl, who lives in his neighbourhood in Dombivli.

400-yr-old Baobab saved, thanks to citizens

A 400-year-old Baobab tree on Aarey Milk Colony Road was saved from damage, thanks to good samaritans who timely intervened to save the heritage tree.

Triathlete beats hernia, pedals 200km

defying odds

Rights body orders ‘lawbreaking cops’ to pay ₹25L compensation

The State Human Rights Commission has ordered \"erring personnel\" of the Amravati police to pay Rs25 lakh compensation to the complainant whose stock of 243 quintals of rice was seized \"arbitrarily\".

East Indians share secrets of delicacies in new book

Mumbai-based Rebello sisters Abigail and Sarsh have authored a unique book which contains special recipes of the East Indian community. ‘Jevayla Ye’ is one-of-a-kind book which attempts to promote the culinary heritage of the community known as the city’s original Catholics.

Man gets life term for sex assault on live-in partner's special child

The crime came to the fore after the victim's mother found the 11-year-old had trouble urinating

Govt stitches up school dress policy after drawing criticism

ONE STATE, ONE UNIFORM | Move comes after govt was criticised for departing from decentralised approach; there were complaints of poor quality, late deliveries

BKC luxe project guards booked for dog cruelty

7 newborn puppies forcibly shifted, say activists; one came under vehicle

BMC puts 'Palika Bazaar' plan on hold again

The BMC's ambitious project to develop Palika Bazaar for hawkers beneath the city's open spaces has been put on hold for the second time.

Man killed over parking dispute in Vikhroli

The Parksite police has arrested three people for allegedly killing a 42-year-old man following a dispute over a parking space in Vikhroli (West).

Cricketing dreams begin at home for Simran

Simran inherited passion for the sport from her father Javed, once known as the 'Javed Miandad of Dharavi'

Driver gets one-year jail for sub-inspector's death

The court acquitted Mitesh Modi, 47, of the charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder

Activists want plan to save all wetlands

Activists have urged the governing bodies to prepare a comprehensive plan to conserve not just DPS Lake in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, but also the neighbouring water bodies which are natural habitats of flamingos.

Consultant to create project report for Siddhivinayak temple

The BMC has appointed an architectural consultant to create a detailed project report (DPR) for upgrading the precincts of the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi.

3-yr-old comes under wheel of car in Wadala

A three-year-old boy was killed in a tragic accident in Wadala on Saturday.

Anjuman-I-Islam under fire for running a 'fake' school

EDUCATION INSPECTION | Inquiry finds discrepancies in school's name in documents; management denies allegations

Five booked in ₹50 lakh cheating case

Five persons have been booked for allegedly cheating a businessman of Rs50 lakh with a \"money-doubling ritual\".

Court asks tax authorities to extend ITR deadline to Jan 15

A PIL argued that a software update disabled taxpayers from claiming rebate intended for those with income not exceeding ₹7L

Partner in firm guilty in ₹4.2cr cheating case

In a 16-year-old case of cheating Dena Bank to the tune of Rs4.22 crore, the special CBI court has held the partner of a private firm guilty.