RS elections: Sena issues whip to its MLAS, BJP plan in final stages

As BJP and Shiv Sena prepare to slug it out for a Rajya Sabha seat from Maharashtra, both parties are trying to secure support and guard their flock.

Results improve across all streams but arts notch above science, comm

While performance across streams improved in a year that had lectures mostly in online mode, it was Arts students whose scores were a notch above their science and commerce counterparts in the backdrop of the pandemic.

'Difficult to predict cut-offs as CBSE, ISC exams still on'

The performance of students in HSC usually sets the stage for degree college admission season every year. This year, however, students aspiring to get into sought-after colleges will be waiting for the results of CBSE and ISC students, who are still writing their exams.

Mum div last, but has best 90%+ club in HSC

A batch that spent its junior college years away from campus has graduated to university life with a success rate of 93.2% in the state. Mumbai division recorded the lowest pass percentage at 89.7% across Maharashtra, and yet its performance has been the best in the past decade, barring 2021, when it was a no-exam year.

EMIs set to go up as RBI hikes rates 50 bps to curb price rise

Forecast For GDP Growth Steady At 7.2%

2 Pakistanis Among 4 Ultras Killed In Encounters In J&K

Plot To Drop IEDS Using Drones Foiled

ED: ₹2.85cr Cash, 133 Gold Coins Seized In Searches On Jain, Kin

Disclosing details of its seizures made during searches conducted on Monday on the premises of Delhi cabinet minister Satyendar Jain and his family members, the Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday said it has confiscated Rs 2.85 crore in unaccounted cash and 133 gold coins weighing 1.8 kg, besides various "incriminating documents and digital records" in connection with the money laundering allegations against the AAP minister.

Key Accused Links Kerala CM & Kin To Gold Smuggling Case

Pinarayi Rejects Claim, Oppn Seeks His Scalp

More Nations From Islamic World Slam India

Malaysia, Iran Too Summon Envoys, Protest

We Won't Accept Attempt To Change Borders: Jaishankar

Foreign minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday India will never accept any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo on India's borders. While he didn't name China, he said any departure from established understandings will evoke "its own responses".

Zelensky: Ukraine Will Fight For All Territory, Stalemate 'Not An Option'

Says We Have Lost Too Many People To Simply Cede Our Land

Chandra says 8 Cong MLAS may vote for him in RS polls

Cong Asks CEC To Be 'Vigilant'; BJP Moves ED

'Children are forms of God': Death rap judgment in rape-murder case

In a detailed judgment sentencing a 33-year-old man to death for the 2019 rape and murder of a 9-yearold girl, a special court has observed rape being a heinous crime, if committed on children, who are small forms of God, makes it more vulgar and disturbs the mental health of the victims, their families, relatives and society.

Post against Pawar: Marathi actor moves HC to quash FIR

Marathi actor Ketaki Chitale, arrested last month for sharing an allegedly objectionable social media post about NCP chief Sharad Pawar, in a petition filed in Bombay high court has said she was being targeted by "an unseen hand" to deprive her of her fundamental right to personal liberty.

When cos use 'GST specialists' to generate flow of unaccounted cash

Several companies, including builders, are turning to dubious consultants to generate unaccounted cash by creating fake bills that provide input tax credit against payment of Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Andheri techie, mom killed in Goa highway accident

A 35-yearold techie from Andheri and his 60-year-old mother were among the three killed in an accident on Mumbai Goa highway in Lanja taluka, Ratnagiri on Sunday around 8.30pm.

CM, Pawar boost MVA spirits ahead of RS polls

In a show of strength by the ruling coalition, NCP president Sharad Pawar and CM Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday addressed MLAs from the tripartite Maha Vikas Aghadi at a south Mumbai hotel ahead of Friday's Rajya Sabha polls, reports Chaitanya Marpakwar.

80% jump in Maha tally, city records 1,242 cases

Within a 24-hour span, the Covid tally in Maharashtra rose by over 80% with Mumbai and the satellite cities of Thane and Navi Mumbai accounting for more than 90% of Tuesday's caseload of 1,881 cases, reports Malathy Iyer.

Bullet Train Hits Govt Land Acquisition Hurdle In Maha

Almost all private land needed for the Rs 1.1 lakh crore Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has been acquired by implementing authority NHSRCL, but officials say work cannot start till government and forest land too are brought in.

BJP Weakening India, Getting Envoys Insulted, Says Oppn

In Attack Mode: Rahul

BoJo Survives Own Party's No-Trust Vote, But Left Politically Wounded

211-148 Verdict Shows How Badly His Support Has Haemorrhaged

After Putin Threats, UK Joins US In Offering Long-Range Weapons

Russian Artillery Attacks Erase Ukraine Gains In Sievierodonetsk

FIR Filed, Security Beefed Up After Salman And Salim Khan Receive A Threat Letter

A day after Salman Khan and his father, Salim Khan received death threats, a Mumbai Police team landed at their Bandra home to carry out investigations on Monday.

Leadership Came Naturally To Hardik: Gujarat Titans Mentor Kirsten

Behind the scenes, quietly like he has been known to go about, India's World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten mentored the Gujarat Titans to fashion themselves into a winning outfit in their very first season.

Paracetamol & 15 Other Drugs May Get OTC Tag

With an aim to increase accessibility of commonly used medicines such as paracetamol, diclofenac, nasal decongestants and anti-allergics, the government is set to allow sale of 16 such medicines as over-the-counter (OTC) products that can be sold without prescription from a doctor.

Type 1 Diabetes Rising Among Kids, Urban-rural Gap Narrowing: Study

Word Of Caution: As per the ICMR study, diabetes has now become apparent in the age group of 25-34 years in both urban and rural areas

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Nadal Seeks 'Long-Term' Relief To Fix His Injuries

CM sanctions 12 conservation reserves, 3 wildlife sanctuaries

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday sanctioned a water supply project passing through the Jaikwadi bird sanctuary to meet the demands of the Aurangabad city along with 12 conservation reserves and three wildlife sanctuaries.

Law alone can't curb popn growth: Nitish

Population growth can't be controlled just by bringing in legislation, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar said on Monday.

Covid cases up 192% in Thane, 136% in city

Palghar and Thane districts reported the highest jump in fresh Covid-19 cases at 350% and 192%, respectively, over the past week, shows the state's latest statistics. Mumbai saw the third highest weekly jump of 136% in cases.