State asked to reply to Mihir Shah's plea

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to reply to the petition filed by Mihir Shah, the main accused in the BMW hit-and-run, and his driver Rajrishi Bidawat, alleging that they have been illegally detained.

ED arrests Pune zilla parishad ex-chief in ₹393cr bank scam

The agency seized ₹5.6 crore in cash, five luxury cars and watches worth ₹1cr

Family challenges acquittal of accused

The family of slain rationalist Narendra Dabholkar has approached the Bombay High Court challenging acquittal of three accused in the case by the sessions court.

Decorative tree lighting for G20 removed: BMC tells HC

HC hears PIL on effects of lighting on trees; plea seeks removal of add-ons in Thane, Mira-Bhayandar as well

As elections near, Jarange sword hangs over parties

Activist keeps netas on tenterhooks, says he will take his own time to decide whether to field candidates

All hands up for security control rooms at hospitals

To ensure the safety and security of patients, doctors, and hospital staff, the BMC has decided to introduce 'Security Control Rooms' in hospitals.

Wet lease buses on strike again, Deonar is first stop

Wet-lease contractor says demands of drivers have increased for salaries, Diwali bonus and BEST benefits

Sule asks Fadnavis to quit, appeals to take away her security

NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the ruling dispensation, while speaking on the Badlapur sex assault.

'Spl units can tackle woes of women, kids'

State child rights body revisits its 2023 proposal of having a separate wing on the lines of crime branch

'Basic probe tenets usually not followed in crimes against women'

HC slammed head constable, dubbing his statement as palpably false; case related to outraging woman's modesty

School gets administrator, GR for CCTVs, complaint boxes

Govt introduces student safety panel, student safety review committee; asks to implement previous measures

Badlapur stir political: CM

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has alleged that the protest to condemn the sexual assault on two four-year-old preschoolers in Badlapur was politically motivated, and that some agitators were brought from outside for rail roko. He condemned the politicising of the matter.

State Bandh call Aug 24

The shocking incident of sexual assault on two four-yearold children at a Badlapur preschool and other similar incidents in recent past have given enough fodder to political parties to launch a campaign against the government.

Shah inches closer to don ICC mantle

The International Cricket Council (ICC) may well get its fifth Indian chairman with BCCI Secretary Jay Shah likely to take up the position after the incumbent Greg Barclay opted out of a third term.

The doctor who knew too much

The leader of opposition in the West Bengal Assembly.

Andhra pharma unit blast kills 15, toll may increase

Fifteen people have been killed and over 40 injured in an explosion at a pharmaceutical unit in Escientia, Andhra Pradesh. The toll is likely to go up.

Karnataka Governor gets 'bulletproof' car shield

Protection took on a political colour in Karnataka after the Governor Thavar Chand Ghelot agreed to a suggestion from the state police that he use a bullet proof car in the light of threats that the State intelligence felt had emanated against him.

Russia Hits Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure

Russia hit energy infrastructure in northern Ukraine in an overnight missile and drone attack and caused a big fire in the west of the country, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday.

Dengue, Zika Virus Cases Rise In PCMC Limits

As of Aug 19, 82 dengue patients, 10 chikungunya patients, and five Zika patients were reported within the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC).

SM EYES PLAYING IN LA28

Australia star batter Steve Smith is eyeing to represent the country at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics which is likely to be played in the T20 format.

Vardy roars on return

Jamie Vardy still knows how to score in the Premier League.

'It is time for Kamala to break the glass ceiling'

Former First Lady Hillary Clinton hopes that VicePresident and presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris can finally break the \"highest, hardest glass ceiling\" in America by becoming the first female president.

National conference of agricultural engineers scheduled on Aug 29-30

The 36th National Conference and Seminar for Agricultural Engineers on the theme \"Contribution of Agricultural Engineers in Improving Rural Economy for Sustainable Development\" will be held on August 29-30, 2024, at Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur.

Bhatti asks bankers to show more concern in releasing loans to farmers

Bankers should work with concern and not confine themselves merely to statistics and calculations. While government has released Rs 18,000 crores to banks towards farmers' loan waiver, so far only Rs 7,500 crore has been released to farmers, said Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka.

'K'taka Guv can't pick and choose'

A day after getting relief from the High Court, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that the Governor should not \"pick and choose and be selective,\" in granting prosecution against political leaders.

For Kerala CM, mum's the word

Bulldozed for silence on Hema committee report

'Arrest Ghosh' chorus swells

On Tuesday even as the protest entered the 11th day, former superintendent of RG Kar, Akhtar Ali, told FPJ that former principal Sandip Ghosh ran a fiefdom.

Das says rate cut only after durable alignment of inflation to 4% target

A decision on reducing the key policy repo rate will depend on keeping inflation in check and the fall in food and vegetable prices in July was not enough to cut rates, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das told NDTV in an exclusive interview on Tuesday.

'Note floated to seek distinction between online game of skill, game of chance for FDI'

The department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) has circulated a note seeking views of different ministries on distinguishing between online 'Game of Skill' and 'Game of Chance' for the purpose of FDI, a senior official said.

Optiemus starts making telecom gear for Tejas

Homegrown Optiemus Electronics on Tuesday announced its foray into telecom equipment manufacturing with Tata Group's Tejas Networks as a manufacturing partner, at a time when the government has doubled down on indigenous designing and manufacturing of telecom equipment.