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Tighter anti-spam norms in a month; TRAI pilot soon to onboard past user consents onto digital system

TRAI will start, this month, a pilot to onboard paper-based and past permissions given by customers for receiving commercial communications onto its digital distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform, a process that in the long-run would include scrubbing and verifying their current validity and offering opt-outs to those keen on it,

Working on strategy to push growth of exports in goods, services: Piyush Goyal

The government is working on an export strategy to further accelerate the country's goods and services shipments, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said.

Global trends, earnings, FII trading activity major drivers for mkts this wk

Equity markets this week will take cues from global trends, trading activity of foreign investors and quarterly earnings, with TCS kick-starting the results calendar on Thursday, analysts said.

Punjab & Sind Bank to Roll Out Instant Loan Scheme for MSMEs Based on GST Return

State-owned Punjab & Sind Bank plans to launch an instant loan scheme up to Rs 25 lakh for the MSME sector during this month as part of its initiative to push credit through its digital platform.

Budget: CII's 7-point agenda for employment generation

India is set to add 133 mn people to its working-age population by 2050

OfBusiness Plans to Invest ₹3,000 Cr in Next 3 Years to Ramp Up Steel Business

OfBusiness, a b2b commerce and fintech startup, is looking to invest about Rs 3,000 crore into doubling its steel business to more than 4MTPA in the next three years.

One dies after tractor slides into farm well

While levelling land in a farm for constructing a cow shelter, a tractor suddenly slid into a well at Eklahare village on Saturday evening.

Sugarcane Growers Stage Roadblock Over Delays

Sugarcane farmers from Wakodi village in Kalamnuri taluka staged a Rasta Roko agitation on Jan 4, protesting the delay in sugarcane harvesting by Shiur Cooperative Sugar Factory.

Committee finds flaws in Paithan water pipeline

Solutions sought; focus on alternatives

30-Day-Long Entrepreneurship Programme

A free, 30-day Maharani Saibai Sarathi Employment and Self-Employment Skill Development Training Programme was inaugurated on Jan 2 at the Sapkal Knowledge Hub.

Petition in HC against SPPU's protest rules

A petition has been filed in the Bombay High Court against the Savitribai Phule Pune University's (SPPU) new rule, issued on Dec 30, that makes it mandatory for students to obtain prior permission at least eight days before staging protests or organising agitation.

4 Mental Hospitals to Be Inspected, Abitkar Orders

Pune, Thane, Nagpur and Kolhapur Mental Hospitals to Be Inspected

Sustainability, culture, entertainment blend at PCMC

Fresh organic vegetables, fruits, natural cosmetics, and locally processed food items – all this and more welcomed visitors at the PCMC Farmers' Street, which kicked off on Saturday morning at Linear Garden, Pimple Saudagar. The two-day event, organised by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) in collaboration with Urbanly, was not just a marketplace but a hub of culture, wellness, and community engagement.

Anti-encroachment drive on FC Road

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) conducted an anti-encroachment drive on Saturday at Ferguson College Road (FC) to clean the illegal constructions at public spaces.

App for APD seat booking

Pune is set to host the prestigious Army Day Parade (ADP) this year, a significant event showcasing the strength, tradition, and technological advancements of the Indian Armed Forces.

Temperature drops in Pune

Pune experienced a significant temperature drop over the weekend, with several areas recording single-digit temperatures on Saturday after a warm period of 15 days.

₹650cr infra projects for Hinjawadi IT hub

In a bid to alleviate traffic congestion in Hinjawadi, the information-technology hub in Pune, the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has proposed infrastructure projects worth Rs650 crore.

Firefighters gear up for advanced firefighting

FIRE-PREPAREDNESS | Pune Fire Brigade's expansion aims to tackle ongoing urban growth and challenges effectively

Anti-drug rally held in Shivaji Nagar

The 'Hazrat Khwaja Garib Nawaz Maharashtra Committee' organised an anti-drug rally on January 3 in the Shivaji Nagar area to create awareness and promote a drug-free community.

Vet loses ₹3.8L to man posing as army official

A 32-year-old veterinary doctor from Raigad fell victim to a scammer posing as an army official seeking vaccination services for Army dogs.

Are dowry and DV cases becoming harassment tools?

Yesterday, I was waiting for my turn in the Supreme Court when a lady advocate appeared as petitioner in person, in her own divorce case.

Woman who gives birth to Taimur can't be role model

Rithambara gives provocative speech at event

BMC parks RTIs on 23-storey robotic tower in Matunga

STATION PROJECT | Official invites activists to another discussion to answer their queries

NCB seizes 74k illicit capsules, 2.4L cigarettes

INT'L DRUG SYNDICATE -The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) launched a search operation at the Air Cargo Terminal, Mumbai Airport and seized 74,000 capsules (29.6kg) of illicitly diverted pharmaceutical drugs worth Rs75 lakh and 2,44,400 cigarettes linked with an international syndicate, which were destined for London, United Kingdom.

Double-decker coaches of Valsad train now history

The non-AC double-decker coaches of the Mumbai Central-Valsad Fast Passenger train (09023/24) have become history.

One dead in traffic pile-up on Sion-Panvel Highway

A dumper misjudged the speed of the vehicle ahead and crashed into it, setting off a series of collisions

CM Inaugurates Seven New Flyovers, Says State Now No. 1 in Infra Devpt

Maharashtra has now emerged as the top state in India for infrastructure development, with a significant number of projects being undertaken in the state, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday.

13 Illegal Bangladeshis Arrested

In a continued crackdown against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in Mumbai and Maharashtra, the Ghatkopar police arrested 13 Bangladeshis from Achole village in Nalasopara.

Convict in death of cyclist freed by court

6-MONTH SENTENCE | Court quashes previous orders; cites insufficient evidence in 2018 case

Scholars Discuss Plans for Prophet's 1,500th Birth Anniv

Sunni scholars met at Islam Gymkhana to discuss celebrations of the 1500th birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, which will be observed on September 5, 2025.