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Switching Parties For Personal Gain, Says Aaditya

SWITCHING PARTIES FOR PERSONAL GAIN, SAYS AADITYA

Arrange marriage, don't terminate her pregnancy: HC to dad of 'mentally ill' girl

The Bombay high court on Wednesday asked a 66-year-old man who was seeking to terminate his 27-year-old 'mentally ill' daughter's pregnancy, to instead arrange her marriage with her partner, as she wanted.

Mumbaikars are second worst as passengers: Uber drivers

Mumbaikars were ranked second last among passengers from 12 cities across the country by drivers of the ride-hailing app Uber, according to the company's latest report on how India travelled in 2024, which was released on Wednesday.

33-Year-Old Driver Dupes 40 Jobseekers of ₹2 Crore Posing as I-T Deputy Commissioner

The Mira Bhayander-Vasai Virar (MBVV) crime branch has arrested a 33-year-old driver who had allegedly cheated over 40 people to the tune of ₹2 crore by posing as an Income Tax (I-T) deputy commissioner after promising them jobs in the department.

25-Year-Old Rapes Minor Cousin in Raigad Dist, Arrested

The Roha police are investigating an alleged rape of an 11-year-old girl by her 25-year-old cousin brother at Warse village in Raigad district.

46-Year-Old Man Arrested for Raping 16-Year-Old Girl in Chembur

A 46-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl after spiking her drink and filming the act.

Restored and sparkling, Bhau Daji Lad Museum reopens today

The last round of restorative work was the touch-ups in the 152-year-old building that cost ₹2.8 crore

High Court Orders Inquiry Into Violation of Forest Laws by Kath Makers

The Bombay high court has ordered a detailed inquiry into violations of forest laws by Kath manufacturing units near reserved forests.

Residents say 'no' to marina near Gateway

Colaba residents are rallying to oppose the proposed transport marina near the Gateway of India in Colaba, arguing that it would worsen traffic and pedestrian congestion in the area, face the fury of monsoon waves, and ruin the panoramic view from the iconic Taj Mahal Palace and Hotel.

City To See Rise In Temperature In Next 3 Days

The city's base weather station in Santacruz recorded an increase in the minimum temperature from 15 degrees Celsius on Wednesday to 19 degrees Celsius, which was 1.5 degrees above normal.

Unique limp leads cops to serial burglar in ₹50L heist

The detection staff of Khar police station have arrested a 30-year-old man involved in a high-profile theft worth ₹50 lakh, including luxurious watches such as Bvlgari, Vacheron Constantin and a valuable reportedly a gift from industrialist Mukesh Ambani.

Shelar Gets Posh Bungalow That All Babus, Netas Wanted

An iconic bungalow, a British-era beauty that sits atop the Malabar Hill reservoir, has been allotted to minister for culture and information technology, Ashish Shelar, who believed the more modest accommodation he had been assigned was not suited to him.

Road roller crushes sleeping man to death

The victim was sleeping on the roadside when the front wheel of roller went over him killing him on the spot

India, Maldives Eye Defence Cooperation As Ties Improve

Defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Maldivian counterpart Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon on Wednesday reaffirmed the readiness of the two countries to enhance ties to a \"comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership\", and reviewed various elements of defence cooperation to boost the capability of the Maldives National Defence Force.

Cummins, the pace spearhead driving Australia's serial success

Knack for wickets, unparalleled control and a never-say-die attitude for which Glenn McGrath will be revered as possibly the greatest Australian fast bowler in the last four decades.

Agarkar To Brief Selectors Ahead Of BCCI Meet On Sunday

The selection committee will be in full attendance for the knockout rounds of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-dayers in Vadodara, which start with the pre-quarter finals on Thursday.

Djokovic: At his happy hunting ground, with an old foe in tow

The Serbian has worked with Becker, Agassi and Ivanisevic. In Murray he has access to the mind of a master tactician

Indian Hockey Players Bonding With the Best in Relaunched HIL

Skipper Sumit Walmiki and Australian Tim Brand walked to the dugout, shared a laugh and high-fived after Hyderabad Toofans' practice.

Shooter Tomar finds fresh high after domestic double

Varun Tomar's dream of representing India at the Paris Olympics was crushed when he lost in the domestic selection trials to pick the final squad.

Neeraj to star in a world javelin event in India

India's two-time Olympic medallist and reigning world champion Neeraj Chopra will be the star attraction in a marquee international javelin tournament at home later this year, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) said on Tuesday.

Cloud over review of 14-yr-old trade pact with Asean

THE REVIEW HAS STALLED SINCE INDIA'S OFFER OF A UNIFIED DUTY STRUCTURE HAS NOT FOUND FAVOUR AMONG ASEAN MEMBERS

Meta Goes For Community Notes, Ends Fact-Checking

Meta Platforms chief executive officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday announced a decision to do away with the company's long-standing fact-checking teams—choosing instead to establish a 'community notes' mechanism akin to Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter.

Microsoft to Invest $3 Billion in AI, Cloud Expansion in India

The tech giant also plans to train 10 million people in AI skills in India by 2030

Capex allocation likely to rise 10% for roads, rlys

The Centre proposes to keep its focus on rapid infrastructure growth in the next financial year, with plans to push capex allocation for the ministries of road transport and highways, and railways in the upcoming budget by up to 10%, two persons aware of the development said.

Indonesia Joins Brics Bloc

Indonesia will formally join Brics as a full member, Brazil's government said on Monday, further expanding the group of major emerging economies that also includes Russia, India, China and South Africa.

U.S. Records Its First Human Death Linked To Bird Flu

Louisiana health authorities on Monday reported the first human death in the United States linked to bird flu, while noting the patient had underlying medical conditions and that general risks to the public remained \"low\".

Trump Certified as 2024 Election Winner, Set to Become President

America's capital woke up to heavy snow and freezing temperatures on Monday.

Ruling party to start process to pick successor

The process to select the successor of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will commence this week, but that person will face the twin challenges of a severely tarnished Liberal Party brand as well as the prospect of facing a confidence vote almost immediately into their tenure.

Post Trudeau, Canada should reset India ties

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has decided to step down following a revolt within his Liberal Party and public opinion polls showing that the party is expected to be swept out of power by the Conservatives.

The Soros, Musk Models of Politics

Two billionaires, with two value systems, and two different modes of doing politics dominate public imagination. Rarely have two private citizens held this influence