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Congress to hold weeklong stir against Amit Shah

The Congress will observe a weeklong campaign against Union home minister Amit Shah for his remarks against BR Ambedkar, party leaders said on Saturday.

15 tableaux from states, UTs selected for R-Day parade

Tableaux from 15 states and Union territories have been selected to take part in the Republic Day parade, India's biggest ceremonial function, on January 26, 2025, government officials aware of the matter said on Saturday.

Bhagwat's remarks a sign of inclusive policy: RSS insiders

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent remarks in Pune where he spoke about a reconciliation with the past and steering clear of raking new disputes on the existence of temples and mosques showcases the outfit's move towards an inclusive and progressive organisation, senior functionaries said on Saturday.

Highway fire toll rises to 13; 6-member SIT set up

TWO MORE PEOPLE SUCCUMBED ON SATURDAY AS DOCTORS BATTLED TO SAVE 27 OTHERS. RAJ HIGH COURT DEMANDED ANSWERS ABOUT CIRCUMSTANCES THAT LED TO THE DISASTER

State cracking down on illegal Bangladeshis: CM

The accused had Bangladesh's National ID card, along with Indian documents such as an Aadhaar card and a PAN card.

CAG slams Maha govt for poor public healthcare

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has lambasted the state government in its audit of the public health infrastructure and management of health services in Maharashtra.

Maha portfolios: Fadnavis keeps home, Shinde UD, Ajit finance

BJP retains 20 berths, Shiv Sena 12 and NCP 10. BJP insiders feel seniors dealt unfairly; Sena insiders feel Shinde has kept best for himself, aides Surendra P Gangan and Shailesh Gaikwad

Pawar Sr meets families of Beed, Parbhani Victims

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday visited the families of victims in the Beed sarpanch murder case and the custodial death in Parbhani.

Kurla bus accident: Driver in judicial custody till Jan 3

A metropolitan magistrate court on Saturday sent Sanjay More, who ploughed a BEST bus into several pedestrians and vehicles on a busy road in Kurla West on December 9, killing nine people and injuring 41, to judicial custody for 14 days, up to January 3.

Navy chief reaches Mumbai to review safety procedures

A day after he returned from an official visit to Indonesia, chief of naval staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi flew down to Mumbai on Friday to review safety procedures in the aftermath of the collision between an undertrial special operations Rhib (rigid-hull inflatable boat) and an overloaded tourist ferry at Mumbai harbour on December 18 in which 15 people lost their lives.

Kolis fear that the state's new draft housing policy will open the door for developers, bringing an end to their traditional way of life

Kolis fear that the state's new draft housing policy will open the door for developers, bringing an end to their traditional way of life

Ferry tragedy: Body of missing 7-year-boy found, death toll 15

Body of Goa resident Zohan Pathan was found floating near Yellow Gate police station, around 8 km from accident spot

Teachers question same uniform policy

A day after the state government announced changes to the distribution system under the 'One State, One Uniform' policy, teachers' organisations and School Management Committees (SMCs) voiced strong opposition, calling for a return to the previous system that allowed schools to select uniforms locally.

Kalyan's vital bridge nearing completion, CR to install last girder

Six years after Kalyan's vital Patripul road over bridge (ROB) was demolished, the Central Railway (CR) on Sunday will finally complete rebuilding the road bridge.

THREE MEN KILL NEIGHBOURING SHOPKEEPER OVER PARKING

A 41-year-old man was murdered by three people on Friday over a parking issue in Surya Nagar locality in Vikhroli West.

One more accused's arrest declared illegal

THE COURT RULED THAT CBI FAILED TO FURNISH THE GROUNDS FOR ARREST OF REKHA NAIR, WHO THE AGENCY CLAIMED TOOK A BRIBE OF ₹2 LAKH FROM ANOTHER ACCUSED

MTDC employee's wife, two others arrested

The Khadakpada police in Kalyan have made three more arrests, including the wife of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation employee Akhilesh Shukla, in connection with the latter's alleged verbal attack on a Marathi family in his building, Ajmera Heights at Yogidham.

16 PAK SOLDIERS KILLED IN ATTACK ON ARMY POST

At least 16 Pakistani soldiers were killed and five critically injured after militants launched a brazen overnight raid on an army outpost near the border with Afghanistan on Saturday, officers aware of the matter said.

Court in US holds Pegasus maker liable for WhatsApp servers' hack

In a significant first, a California court has found Israeli spyware maker NSO Group liable for hacking WhatsApp's servers in a lawsuit filed by the Meta-owned platform in 2019.

Utterly butterly delicious

Celebrity chefs love butter. This is true whether it is Julia Child, Alice Waters or Anthony Bourdain.

The importance of being an enlightened citizen

When I was asked to recommend a book for 2024, a lot of things were going through my mind: the ongoing war in Palestine, the recent blow to queer rights in India, the unrest in Congo, farmers' protests, and more.

Of pilgrims, time tombs and Shrikes

My standout book of 2024 is the gorgeous Hyperion by Dan Simmons.

Spurs survive Man United comeback to reach League Cup semis

LONDON: Tottenham survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United 4-3 and set up a League Cup semi-final against Liverpool, staying on track for their first trophy since 2008.

Idea was to prepare Gukesh so there would be no surprises

Paddy Upton described a scenario he played \"over a hundred times\" in his head as he flew from South Africa to Singapore. In it, he would meet Gukesh Dommaraju shortly after the Indian Grandmaster won the World Chess Championship title.

HADJAR JOINS TSUNODA IN RB LINE-UP FOR 2025

French-Algerian driver Isack Hadjar will race for Red Bull-owned RB alongside Yuki Tsunoda next season, the Formula One team said on Friday as the final seat for the 2025 grid was confirmed.

BFI sticks to evaluation system to select teams for World C'ship

Indian teams will continue to be selected through the evaluation process at the national camp, with selection trials being held only in 'certain circumstances' at the discretion of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), as per the draft selection policy announced for the new season.

Following Manu, Suruchi claims hat-trick of gold

Manu Bhaker's achievements at the Paris Olympics are serving as an inspiration for young shooters.

We had to hide him, he's his own enemy: MCA on Shaw snub

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has brushed aside Prithvi Shaw's emotional outburst after his exclusion from the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, asserting that the temperamental batter has flouted disciplinary norms regularly and is \"his own enemy\".

Australia make their move, will India also follow suit?

Three Tests down, two to go. And that is the score that the team management from both sides will be key to tracking. The workload has already claimed Josh Hazlewood, and the lack of it has led to Ravichandran Ashwin's shock retirement.

Want to leave movie mid-way? PVR-Inox allows partial refund

If you ever found it impossible to sit through a movie and wished you could leave and get your money back, even a partial refund, you may be able to do that now.