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Tanavade: Police 100% to blame for Suleman escape

Amid the backlash faced by the Pramod Sawantled BJP government for the bizarre, police-aided escape from custody of notorious criminal Suleman alias Siddiqui Khan, Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Tanavade on Saturday sought to push the blame entirely on the State police.

From stars to saints: 'Star Man' dazzles with life-size sculpture of St Xavier

In the scenic village of Agassaim, a man has become synonymous with festive lights and stars.

Meat traders, Gau Rakshaks clash at Margao market over beef supply

VIOLENCE DISTURBS PEACE, BOTH GROUPS ALLEGE WEAPONS USED; SEVERAL INJURED; BOTH GROUPS FILE PLAINTS

Fatorda police register separate FIRs against both group members; 2 meat traders held

As the Fatorda police received complaints and counter complaints from both sides, the police registered separate FIRs against members from both the groups.

Dismissed constable gets bail; Hubballi man applies for bail

In a big blow to Old Goa police, who were relying on the custody of dismissed IRB constable Amit Naik to trace absconding fraudster Suleman Siddique Khan, the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court granted Naik conditional bail.

Water pipeline bursts at Guirim

A 200 mm water pipe burst at the Green Park Junction in Guirim, leading to the wastage of vast amounts of water.

LAND GRABBING: PROBE REPORT POINTED TO A CRIMINAL NEXUS

HAD EXPRESSED WORRY OVER DEPARTMENTAL NEGLIGENCE

MP youth budget yet to be implemented, portal shut

Youth budget is yet to be implemented.

Asiatic lion pair brought to Van Vihar from Gujarat

A pair of Asiatic lions was brought to Van Vihar National Park from Sakkarbaugh Zoo of Gujarat on Friday evening under the animal exchange programme.

RG Kar: Doctors' Forum starts sit-in

Amid Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, following conditional nod from Calcutta High Court, Joint Forum of Doctors and Abhaya Manch again sat on agitation at Dorina Crossing in Esplanade area, demanding 'Justice' for RG Kar rape and murder incident which happened on August 9.

Banned outfit had plans to target Chicken's Neck

The eight suspected members of terrorist outfit Ansar-al-Islam Bangladesh, who were recently arrested, had been planning to target the 'Chicken's Neck' connecting West Bengal's Siliguri with the northeastern states, a top police officer said.

Thick layer of fog engulfs Delhi

BITING COLD | IMD predicts severe cold wave conditions for HP, J&K

iPhone lands in temple hundial: It's God's, says TN minister Sekar

A devotee who has accidently dropped his iPhone into the hundial of a temple here is in a peculiar situation.

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