France assures tech help in defence advancement

In Paris, Doval Discusses Af & Indo-Pacific

UNSEASONAL NOVEMBER SHOWERS COOL CITY DOWN IN DIWALI WEEKEND

Mumbai: Rains were witnessed in various parts of South Mumbai on the Diwali weekend. The suburbs saw some precipitation as well, but in significantly less measure.

HC: Inter-caste couple facing death threats to get 24x7 police protection

Mumbai: Stepping in to protect a young couple facing death threats due to their intercaste marriage, Bombay high court has directed “round-theclock” police protection to them, the husband’s family and two witnesses to their marriage.

Fire in Ahmednagar hosp ICU kills 11 Covid patients

Funds Given, Yet Fire System Was Inadequate: Min

SFX suppliers rue delays in dummy guns' certification

Mumbai: While Hollywood has had a long, tragic history of fatal on-set firing accidents dating back to 1915, the last such reported incident in India was in the 1990s when a Gujarati actor died after pulling the trigger on his forehead.

‘Plan addresses India's climate finance worry'

Includes Provision For Regular Tracking: Sharma

City Faces Last-Mile Hurdle To 100% Single-Dose Feat

Even as Mumbai’s single Covid-19 vaccine dose coverage is nearly 99% and double 60%, local ward offices are finding it difficult to walk the last mile.

Crypto Jobs Span US As Hubs Spring Up All Over

The crypto job market in the US is mirroring the decentralised ethos of the industry itself — it’s everywhere. New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles have the largest shares of crypto hires this year, followed by the Miami and Chicago metropolitan areas, according to a new ranking based on LinkedIn data. But the remaining 53% of crypto jobs in the study were dispersed elsewhere in relatively small chunks, the data show.

Why You Will Need One More Shot To Stay Safe From Covid

Covid vaccines were made in the middle of a pandemic with the mantra of ‘less is more, but now that supplies have improved, experts say it’s time to consider giving three doses for optimum protection Reuters

I am happy to be back home in Mumbai for Diwali: Taapsee

Taapsee Pannu has been going from one film shoot to another.

Gritty Akash signs off with bronze at WBC

Debutant Akash Kumar (54kg) signed off with a bronze medal in the AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships after being bested by Kazakh teenager Makhmud Sabyrkhan in the semifinals here on Thursday.

Sri Lanka send woeful Windies crashing out of T20 World Cup

While packing their bags for the T20 World Cup, the West Indies seem to have secured their reputation in the baggage but forgotten their batting form.

20 nations pledge to stop funding fossil fuel projects

But Biggest Backers, Major Asian Countries, Not Included

Sectors vulnerable to terrorist funding, laundering under lens

A national risk assessment (NRA) is currently underway in which central agencies, including the Reserve Bank of India, have been tasked with evaluating sectors that are vulnerable to money laundering and terror financing.

Till poachers do us part: Panna's inseparable tiger bros torn apart

Heera and Panna were destined to be separated, but not this way. Not in this gruesome manner, with Heera’s skin peeled off its electrocuted body.

Maharashtra & Beyond

Message from bypolls is that leadership matters, from Uddhav to Mamata to Himanta

Covid Cases Rise In Europe For 5th Consecutive Week

3m New Weekly Cases Reported Globally, Covid Toll Up 8% Worldwide: WHO

This Diwali is even more special for us as it is our son Ekbir's first: Addite and Mohit Malik

Diwali is all about celebrating with the family and now after Ekbir, it has become more special,” say Mohit Malik and his wife Addite Shirwaiker Malik, who were blessed with a baby boy on April 27.

ON RESCUE MODE

Ronaldo Grabs Last-Gasp Leveller To Ease Pressure On Solskjaer And Hand Man United A Lifeline

Quarantine rules flouted rampantly, say experts, warn virus still on prowl

There is growing concern that quarantine norms are not being followed with seriousness despite the state Covid task force emphasising that isolation protocols shouldn’t be compromised even if cases are declining.

Mumbai is first city to fully vaccinate over 60% adults

The city has fully vaccinated over 60% of its adult population against Covid, becoming the first among major cities of the country to reach the landmark. A total of 1.5 crore doses have been administered to fully immunise 56.4 lakh (60.6%) people.

‘SC/ST oppression is a reality but quash cases if deal's fair'

Norms Issued For Dealing With Such Instances

PM urges low-coverage dists to provide door-to-door jabs

Those Eligible Must Get Fully Vaxxed: Modi

I will celebrate Diwali all by myself this time, says Urmila who has tested COVID positive

Urmila Matondkar’s Diwali plan stands can-celled as she tested positive for COVID-19 re-cently. On Saturday, the actress, who was suffering from cold, lost her sense of taste and smell, after which she took a test and realised she was positive.

Aksa revamp, Hanging Gardens replica on suburbs upgrade plan

A Rs 30-crore makeover for Aksa beach, a replica of the Hanging Gardens on Eastern Freeway and volleyball courts under flyovers are among the grand plans for Mumbai suburbs.

Rohit Likely To Lead In NZ T20Is

Opener Could Ask For Rest In Tests; Selectors To Look For Batters Who Can Bowl Also

India's New Climate Targets Could Mean Emissions Peaking By 2030

India through its new climate action commitments has not only demonstrated its seriousness in responding to the climate crisis but also put the ball back in the court of affluent nations by shouldering more than its fair share of burdens and securing a diplomatic edge by pitching itself as a voice of developing countries seeking accountability from rich nations on their finance promises.

Nariman Pt offices, Goa resort bought with tainted funds: I-T

The I-T department has provisionally attached properties worth over Rs 1,000 crore allegedly belonging to Dy CM Ajit Pawar and his close relatives.

Pakistan drub Namibia by 45 runs, storm into semis

Opener Mohammad Rizwan continued his scintillating form with a blistering 79 as a thoroughly professional Pakistan stormed into the semifinals of the T20 World Cup with a 45-run thrashing of Namibia here on Tuesday.

POWER-HITTING FINISHERS MISSING

Most Indian Batters Comfortable Batting In Top Four As Overseas Cricketers Take Up Finishing Job In IPL