The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - May 31, 2025

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May 31, 2025

Indian Navy Kept Pak Confined

On board INS Vikrant, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says if the Navy firepower had opened up, Pakistan would have been split into four

2 mins

Shah Says BSF Destroyed Over 118 Pak Posts

The Border Security Force destroyed more than 118 Pakistani forward posts and their surveillance system during Operation Sindoor, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday.

2 mins

SC Prescribes 1-Shift NEET-PG 2025 Exam

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the National Board of Examinations (NBE) not to hold the NEET-PG 2025 exam in multiple shifts, citing concerns over inconsistency and varying difficulty levels.

1 min

Musk says only the beginning; Trump praises tech billionaire

US President Trump on Friday praised Elon Musk, as the Tesla CEO concluded his government service after 4 turbulent months leading the Department of Government Efficiency.

1 min

NDA's First Co-ed Batch Passes Out

History was made when the first batch of 17 female cadets graduated on Friday from the National Defence Academy, apart from more than 300 male counterparts.

2 mins

MMRDA scraps tender, to cut cost by ₹3,000 crore

GHODBUNDER-BHAYANDAR PROJECT

1 min

Canada-India ties: 'One step at a time'

After her recent telephonic talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand on Thursday said the Mark Carney government was looking forward to rebuilding its strained relations with India and its government.

1 min

Cut ties with Turkiye in 3 months, IndiGo told

In a strong signal after Turkiye supported Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, the Centre has asked IndiGo to end its aircraft lease agreement with Turkish Airlines within three months.

1 min

J&K Tourism on Ventilator Support

The CM has reached out to tour operators in Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad and other cities. J&K tourism ministry is thinking of using Bollywood personalities to be brand ambassadors. The help of the Modi government too has been sought.

2 mins

Kokate in the eye of another storm

Maharashtra agriculture minister and NCP leader Manikrao Kokate, already under fire for a past remark on farm loan waivers, has landed in another controversy — this time over crop damage assessments after unseasonal rains.

1 min

Big fish escaped net in Mithi desilting scam: Lad

BJP MLC alleges over ₹1,000 cr scam in Mithi river desilting, links irregularities to Thackeray tenure

1 min

16 DCP Rank Officers Transferred in State

IPS Officer Purushottam Karad Has Now Been Appointed as the Full-Time DCP of Cyber Cell

1 min

₹3.58cr misused: 2,289 govt staff availed Ladki benefits

FRAUD UNVEILED | Minister Aditi Tatkare says the distribution of further installments to these people has been stopped

1 min

No bail for Chhota Rajan in 2005 arms recovery case

The special court for Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), hearing the cases against incarcerated gangster Chhota Rajan, has refused to grant him bail in a 2005 case of recovery of a huge quantity of arms and ammunition.

1 min

Engr leaked info on 14 warships

The Anti-Terrorism Squad's (ATS) probe into the leak of sensitive information to Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) via social media has revealed that Ravi Muralidhar Verma, the 27-year-old arrested junior service engineer employed at a Mumbai-based private defence firm, allegedly gave out classified information related to 14 Indian naval warships.

1 min

Garden over 100-yr-old Khajuria Lake to stay through perpetuity

ECOLOGICAL VALUE | SC sets aside HC order to restore the lake, which was filled in by the BMC to make a public garden that opened in December 2011

2 mins

Touts' raj at T2 air terminal

Passengers arriving at T2 air terminal at Sahar are having a tough time getting Ola cabs or even auto-rickshaws.

1 min

RTI activist seeks swift action on alleged MHADA scam, detained

Right to Information (RTI) activist Kamlakar Shenoy, along with three others, was detained for two hours by the Azad Maidan police after they visited the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) office to follow up on a complaint filed over 30 months ago.

1 min

Smoking: Rehab begins with word 'no'

WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY

1 min

Urban Moonshot

Dharavi is often described in contradictions; a slum and a factory, a hazard and a home. Nearly one million people live in 2.5 sq km, powering thousands of micro-enterprises and a billion-rupee informal economy.

1 min

14 years in jail for flesh trade

THANE

1 min

Inside Dharavi's Grand Makeover: The Blueprint

As per the blueprint, total 108.99 hectares of land has been dedicated to the overhaul; nearly half (47.2 hectares) has been set aside for slum rehabilitation and renewal housing

2 mins

Garden over 100-yr-old Khajuria Lake to stay through perpetuity

ECOLOGICAL VALUE | SC sets aside HC order to restore the lake, which was filled in by the BMC to make a public garden that opened in December 2011

2 mins

Touts' raj at T2 air terminal

Passengers arriving at T2 air terminal at Sahar are having a tough time getting Ola cabs or even auto-rickshaws.

1 min

RTI activist seeks swift action on alleged MHADA scam, detained

Right to Information (RTI) activist Kamlakar Shenoy, along with three others, was detained for two hours by the Azad Maidan police after they visited the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) office to follow up on a complaint filed over 30 months ago.

1 min

Smoking: Rehab begins with word 'no'

WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY

1 min

Urban Moonshot

Dharavi is often described in contradictions; a slum and a factory, a hazard and a home. Nearly one million people live in 2.5 sq km, powering thousands of micro-enterprises and a billion-rupee informal economy.

1 min

Warning if NMIA not named after D B Patil: Panel

As the operations of the Navi Mumbai international airport are expected to start later this year, an all-party action committee on Friday pressed for its demand to name the new facility after late leader D B Patil, and warned of an 'explosion of discontent' if it is not fulfilled.

1 min

Luxe watches: 5 held with fake items worth ₹3.5cr

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has busted a major racket selling counterfeit luxury watches in Alsba Market near Musafir Khana Rd, next to Burma Bazar, Mandvi Koliwada, exposing a scam that deceived both unsuspecting customers and renowned international brands.

1 min

Coastal Rd dept orders L&T to fill trench at Breach Candy

Story In Picture

1 min

Do your bit to save env and say no to plastic bottle use

Marking the upcoming World Environment Day (June 5), a global campaign, 'Tik Tik Plastic', a creative and collaborative call to act against plastic pollution, was jointly launched by BMC, Bhamla Foundation and Ravin Group.

1 min

Nigerian Jailed for Illegal Stay, Freed in Drug Case

A special NDPS court has sentenced a 34-year-old Nigerian national to five years' imprisonment and a fine of Rs50,000 for illegally staying in India without a valid visa.

1 min

Man loses ₹1.40 cr in online PF scam

A 73-year-old retired man lost Rs1.40 crore in an online Provident Fund (PF) scam after a fraudster posing as an EPFO employee tricked him into making repeated payments.

1 min

Single Shift Exams Are Matter of Intent and Not of Possibility

VERDICT ON NEET-PG 2025 | Scheduled for June 15, med exam must be held in a single shift, not two, to avoid arbitrariness; activists hail landmark judgment

2 mins

No Bail for Builder in Redevelopment Case

The sessions court has denied anticipatory bail to a 68-year-old builder and his sons for allegedly failing to complete the redevelopment of Maruti (Malad) Co-operative Housing Society.

1 min

Court rejects bail in ₹82 lakh bribe case

The Bombay High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of a real estate agent accused of duping a Vile Parle-based restaurant owner of Rs82 lakh under the pretext of bribing BMC officials to facilitate a property transfer.

1 min

Vasai: Women to get 50% fare concession

The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVMC) said on Friday that its buses will offer a 50% fare concession to women from June 1.

1 min

11-yr-old boy dies as school wall collapses

An eleven-year-old boy died and two other children were injured after a school's compound wall collapsed in Kalyan Taluka on Friday evening.

1 min

Last date of NSQF courses extended

The state government has extended the deadline for institutions offering +2 level bifocal vocational courses to implement the NSQF-aligned curriculum to academic years 2025-26 and 2026-27.

1 min

Final Coastal Road stretch connects Prabhadevi to Worli

The final segment of Coastal Road Project (MCRP), a 550mt vehicular underpass (VUP) connecting Prabhadevi to Worli was opened to traffic from Friday.

1 min

Ensure Timely Delivery of E-buses Under New Schedule

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Friday directed Evey Trans Private Limited to resume and ensure the timely delivery of electric buses under a revised schedule, reviving a previously stalled contract.

1 min

₹20K/month to move out of dilapidated buildings

To address potential landslides during the monsoon, the govt will soon install mass nets in vulnerable areas

1 min

MHADA to e-auction 53 plots in CSN

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Board, a regional unit of MHADA has announced the e-auction of 53 residential plots under its jurisdiction.

1 min

Transporter duped of ₹2cr

Scammers duped a transport businessman in Andheri of a whopping Rs2.53 crore by luring him into a fake trading scheme under the pretext of buying and selling liquor through an online platform.

1 min

Robotic boats to rescue drowning victims in Palghar

With a capacity of 200km, it can be operated remotely to navigate deep

1 min

Speed up MSRDC works, no compromise on quality: Shinde

MONSOON PREPAREDNESS | Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde conducts review meeting on projects undertaken by MSRDC

1 min

PCMC Schools Record Drop in Low-Performers

The percentage of students in Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) schools performing at the beginner level has dropped from 28% in 2023-24 to just 13% in 2024-25.

1 min

Woman assaults man, bites ear

A man's ear was bitten by a woman in an assault, and he was stabbed for allegedly eve-teasing girls at a hostel in the Shivajinagar area.

1 min

Mohol's Heliport Plan Draws Mixed Reactions

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol recently announced that Maharashtra is expected to get its first Airports Authority of India (AAI)-operated heliport at the Hadapsar Gliding Centre.

2 mins

Jalindar Supekar Faces Action in Hagawane Suicide

Jalindar Supekar, a senior IPS officer serving as the Special Inspector General of Police in the Maharashtra Prisons Department, has been relieved of his additional duties as Deputy Inspector General of Prisons for the Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nagpur divisions.

1 min

PMC Issues Warning

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued an urgent warning about mosquito breeding on Thursday.

1 min

NDA Sees Women March Ahead

'Naari Shakti'| Gen VK Singh calls the parade 'significant and historic'

3 mins

PCMC Schools Record Drop in Low-Performers

The percentage of students in Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) schools performing at the beginner level has dropped from 28% in 2023-24 to just 13% in 2024-25.

1 min

Woman assaults man, bites ear

A man's ear was bitten by a woman in an assault, and he was stabbed for allegedly eve-teasing girls at a hostel in the Shivajinagar area.

1 min

Mohol's Heliport Plan Draws Mixed Reactions

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol recently announced that Maharashtra is expected to get its first Airports Authority of India (AAI)-operated heliport at the Hadapsar Gliding Centre.

2 mins

Jalindar Supekar Faces Action in Hagawane Suicide

Jalindar Supekar, a senior IPS officer serving as the Special Inspector General of Police in the Maharashtra Prisons Department, has been relieved of his additional duties as Deputy Inspector General of Prisons for the Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nagpur divisions.

1 min

Himayat Baug Road: Officials penalise trucks for illegal parking

The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) on Thursday took action against trucks parked illegally on the Himayat Baug to Delhi Gate Road, which were obstructing traffic and posing safety risks.

1 min

Smart City, BPCL sign agreement

The Sambhajinagar Smart City Development Corporation Ltd and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) have signed an agreement for establishing a diesel pump at the Smart City Bus Depot on Thursday.

1 min

Officials rush to finish CSN's water scheme

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR

1 min

Firefly festival begins

The \"Firefly Festival\" has begun with great enthusiasm in the Kalsubai, Bhandardara, and Ghatghar areas on the border of the Nashik-Nagar district.

1 min

Onion growers demand relief

UNSEASONAL RAINFALL | Aggrieved farmers' body demands ₹1 lakh per hectare compensation for crop loss due to winds, torrential rains

1 min

Joint effort to revive Top Barav

Lifeline for local hamlet

2 mins

Anil Jain Wins 'Krishi Rishi Award'

Anil Jain, vice chairman and managing director of Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd, has been conferred the Amit Krishi Rishi Award 2025 by the Amit Singh Memorial Foundation, New Delhi, in recognition of his pioneering contributions to modern agriculture through technologies such as drip irrigation, sprinkler systems and tissue culture.

1 min

Hospitality Sector Expected to Attract $1 Billion Investments by 2028: Report

India's hospitality industry, which demonstrated remarkable growth during January-March 2025, is expected to attract USD 1 billion in investments by 2028, a substantial increase from the USD 340 million in hotel transactions recorded last year, a report said on Friday.

1 min

I-T dept makes available excel utility for ITR-1 and ITR-4

The Income Tax department on Friday said it has made available the excel utility for ITR-1 and ITR-4 for AY 2025-26, which will enable taxpayers to file their income tax returns.

1 min

Defence budget to rise 5-fold by 2047

Latest projections in the report, India's defence production is also expected to grow strongly. It is estimated to touch Rs 8.8 lakh crore by 2047, compared to Rs 1.6 lakh crore in 2024-25.

1 min

Forex Reserves Jump $6.99 Billion to $692.72 Billion

India's forex reserves jumped by USD 6.992 billion to USD 692.721 billion during the week ended May 23, the RBI said on Friday.

1 min

Net financial savings may touch ₹22L cr in FY'25

The net financial savings during 2023-24 stood at 5.1% of GNDI, an increase from 4.9% in the previous fiscal

1 min

FinMin directs RBI: Gold loan rules do not adversely impact small borrowers

Regulator asked to implement new guidelines from Jan 1, 2026

1 min

FY25 Fiscal Deficit Meets Target at 4.8

Fiscal deficit in actual terms was ₹15,77,270 crore, or 100.5%, of the RE

1 min

Q4 GDP Growth Slows to 7.4%

Economy | Hits 4-Year Low at 6.5% in FY24-25 as Against 9.7% in FY21-22

2 mins

Over 10L New Investors Joined Indian Stock Markets in April

India's stock markets showed strong growth in April 2025, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index gaining 5 per cent during the month.

1 min

Govt Keen To Increase Credit Availability To MSMEs: Official

The government wants to increase credit availability to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and also improve them by enhancing technology, an official said on Friday.

1 min

Mfg sector transformation key to India becoming developed

Currently in India, 90% of mfg activities are happening in 5-6 states

1 min

Mkts Close Lower Amid Renewed Trade War Fears; Domestic Investors Bullish

Indian Investors Anticipate a Favorable Outcome on the Next Round of India-US Dialogues in New Delhi Next Week

1 min

Add'l installment of tax devolution to be released to states on June 2

The government on Friday approved an additional installment of Rs 81,735 crore as tax devolution to states, which will be released on June 2.

1 min

The Mutual Fund Revolution

INVESTOR MINDSET & LIFE LESSONS

3 mins

Banks' Consumer Loan Growth Slows to 14%

Credit to personal loans segment registered a decelerated growth of 14.5% (y-o-y) as compared with 17% a year ago due to decline in growth of 'other personal loans', 'vehicle loans' and 'credit card outstanding'

1 min

Engineers India Reports Record Profits as Order Book Reaches All-Time High

Engineers India Ltd on Thursday reported record profits for the quarter and fiscal year ending March 31 as order flow for the engineering consultancy and EPC company swelled to touch an all-time high.

1 min

India Sustaining Growth Momentum, Fastest Growing Economy for 4 Yrs: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India is sustaining its GDP growth momentum as the fastest-growing economy for the fourth year in a row, aided by manufacturing, services and farm sectors.

1 min

Indian Hotels MD flags high taxes for hospitality sector

India holds immense potential to attract foreign tourists, but it is lagging severely, Indian Hotels Company Limited MD and CEO Puneet Chhatwal said on Friday, asserting that high tax rates were a key impediment in creating global brands for the country's hospitality sector.

1 min

Apollo Hospitals Q4 net up 54%; lines up ₹8,000 cr for expansion

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise on Friday posted a 54 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated profit after tax to Rs 390 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025, aided by strong sales.

1 min

Adani Ports raises ₹5,000 cr in its largest ever domestic bond issue

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India's largest integrated transport utility, on Friday said it has raised Rs 5,000 crore in its largest ever domestic bond issue.

1 min

Strong macros boost investor sentiment

May has indeed been a good month for the markets. After declining roughly by 1.5% till the second week, the bulls were off the mark and were up more than 3%. For the month, the benchmark indices were up close to 2%.

1 min

Kharge Tirade at PM on Bank Fraud Cases

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over rising bank-fraud cases in the last 11 years, saying \"fraud and fakery\" runs in the veins of his government.

1 min

Eye on social groups before polls, Nitish revives panels

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has embarked on reviving various state-owned commissions by making fresh appointments to them with the main objective to woo various social groups before assembly elections.

1 min

42 Years On, IATA Set to Host Key Meets in India

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host its 81st annual general meeting (AGM) and the World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in India after 42 years.

1 min

He got emotional: Kin of terror attack victim on meeting Modi

SABRE-RATTLING | Despite putting up a united front abroad, Congress raises questions over Op Sindoor with BJP firing Sholay salvo to hit back in filmy style

2 mins

In UP, Modi sparks ₹47K cr growth spree

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched development projects worth more than Rs 48,520 crore in Bihar's Rohtas district.

1 min

It's raining gadgets for RS members

| digital drive

1 min

Uttarakhand ex-minister's son, 2 others get life term

A court here on Friday sentenced a resort operator and his two employees to rigorous life imprisonment in the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case.

1 min

Storm brews in Karnataka over forest land

Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has recommended action against two serving and two retired senior officials in connection with illegal denotification of 443 acres of forest land leased to HMT company, which is worth over Rs 14,000 crore in market.

1 min

Cong targets govt over Russia-Pak steel deal

The Congress on Friday raised concerns about Russia signing a $2.6 billion deal with Pakistan for reviving a very old steel mill there, terming the coming together of India's trusted aide with its sworn enemy a result of the country's \"failed foreign policy\".

1 min

Chirag May Contest Assembly Polls, Says It Will Benefit NDA

Union Minister and LJP (RV) chief Chirag Paswan hinted at contesting the upcoming assembly election, stating his readiness if his party agrees.

1 min

Gujarat minister's son secures bail in MGNREGA scam, held in second case

Kiran Khabad, son of Gujarat Minister Bachubhai Khabad, was re-arrested immediately after securing bail in one case linked to a ₹71 crore MGNREGA scam in Dahod.

1 min

Rain Triggers Landslides in K'taka, Claims 5 Lives

Heavy rains and landslides in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district have resulted in five fatalities.

1 min

Tawadkar breaks silence on UTAA, Cabinet speculations

Says Party Will Decide On Cabinet Berth

1 min

Report flags danger to Goa's mangroves, khazan land

KHAZANS IN CRISIS: KEY FINDINGS

1 min

Goa Achieves Historic Goal, Declared Fully Literate State

Becomes 2nd State After Mizoram To Attain Landmark

1 min

Calls to protect Kesarval Spring

Working President of Goa Pradesh Youth Congress, Mahesh Nadar has demanded to protect Kesarval spring by taking various measures.

1 min

Public outcry forces Assagao nightclub to shut operations

INTERIORS DISMANTLED; EQUIPMENT, GADGETS REMOVED HEARING BY CTP SET FOR JUNE 12

1 min

WRD chooses training over flood prep amid heavy rain

Key Officials In-Charge Of Major Dams Attend Week-Long Training In Pune

1 min

SC Adjourns Hearing on Goa's TCP Act Plea to July

The Supreme Court has adjourned to July the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the Goa government challenging the High Court's decision to read down Section 17(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1974.

1 min

Gujarat Schools: Police Escorts Now Mandatory for Outdoor Trips

In a direct response to the devastating Harni boat tragedy that claimed 17 lives earlier this year, Gujarat's Director General of Police (DGP) Vikas Sahay has issued a stringent directive to the Education Department: all school trips across the state must now be accompanied by at least two police personnel.

1 min

Leopard Mauls 9-Year-Old Girl to Death in Sagbara

Grief has morphed into incandescent rage in Kolwan village as a monstrous act of nature — a predatory leopard — brutally snatched a 9-year-old girl from her parents' side, leaving behind a community paralyzed by fear and baying for accountability.

1 min

Leading Brands Choose NIFT Daman Master Students

The second batch of Master of Fashion Management students at NIFT Daman Campus has achieved remarkable success.

1 min

Gujarat Turns Out to Be a Global Pharma Powerhouse

Gujarat is not just a state; it's a pharmaceutical powerhouse.

2 mins

Gujarat Sees COVID Spike, Infant Infected

A two-day-old newborn in Ahmedabad is battling COVID-19 in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Sola Civil Hospital, sending a chilling reminder that the virus continues to pose a threat, even to the most vulnerable.

1 min

Minister Missing Amid MNREGA Scam Arrests

A cloud of uncertainty looms large over the political future of Gujarat Minister Bachu Khabad, after his two sons were arrested in a sensational MGNREGA scam that has rocked the tribal regions of Dahod district.

1 min

Homebuyers Face Illegal Stamp Duty, Penalty Demands

A quiet storm is brewing across Gujarat, threatening to engulf thousands of unsuspecting homebuyers in a potentially illegal tax burden.

1 min

Vadodara airport finds perks while Surat fights

UNFAIR TREATMENT | Despite growth and strategic importance, Surat feels its aviation aspirations are ‘repeatedly clipped’

2 mins

SDG Srivastava Appointed DG Home Guards

Special Director General of Police Pragya Richa Srivastava has been appointed Director General of Home Guard, Civil Defense and Disaster Management.

1 min

Law College director removed, grilled over allegations by girls

ANOTHER CONTROVERSY | Institute recently figured in rape, blackmailing case

1 min

Congress MLA's Abducted Grandson Rescued, 3 Held

A two-and-a-half-year-old boy from Raisen, grandson of Congress MLA Devendra Patel, was rescued after being kidnapped by relatives who demanded 1.5 kilograms of gold as ransom, police said.

1 min

PM to Launch Eagerly Awaited Indore Metro Today

On the auspicious occasion of Devi Ahilya Jayanti on Saturday, Indore will witness a landmark moment with the long-awaited launch of the Indore Metro.

1 min

16 Injured as Four-Wheeler Rams into Trolley from Rear

TRAGEDY | Accident Took Place on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

1 min

Class 5 Boy Electrocuted After Coming in Contact With Exposed Live Wires

Negligence suspected, but MPSB rules out any laxity

1 min

Despite Govt Warning, Over 1L Cases of Fire & Crop Burning Surface

*Out of ten divisions, Bhopal tops chart with 24,171 cases

1 min

Refreshment drive by Religious Group

A religious organization distributed sweetened drinks and snacks at eight public locations in Mallawa on Thursday.

1 min

Allahabad HC allows divorce within first year of marriage

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that couples facing \"exceptional hardship\" can file for divorce within the first year of marriage, overturning a family court's decision.

1 min

Agriculture Outreach Program Launched

KVK Expansion Highlighted, But Gaps in Execution Remain

1 min

20 Teachers Fired Post High Court Order

The Basic Education Officer (BEO) in Kushinagar has terminated 20 teachers following orders from the Allahabad High Court.

1 min

Poetry and storytelling open mic to be held

\"Jazbaat Junction,\" an open mic event organized by My Lucknow and supported by La Densitae, will be held on May 31 at 6:00 PM at Café Repertwahr, Lucknow.

1 min

Government Announces Industrial Plot Allotment in Greater Noida

Logistics Park Project Targets Big Investors, Small Firms Sidelined

1 min

Yogi Govt's 'Swachh Garima' for Daughters' Dignity

UNICEF-Supported program to address health taboos through education, teacher training underway

1 min

Alleged Beef Transport Leads to Mob Violence

Police File Cases Against 38, Four Arrested as Investigation Continues.

1 min

Ceasefire is a process, not an event

COUNTER-STRIKE | Prime Minister Modi outlines counter-terrorism policy during Kanpur visit

1 min

Tejas Rajdhani Express Halted After Boulders Found on Tracks

RPF Registers Case Against Unidentified Miscreants

1 min

Govt Launches Worker Welfare Centers

Transit Hostels to Provide Temporary Lodging for Intercity Workers

1 min

Closure of Jan Aushadhi Centres Flayed

District and city BJP activists staged a protest at KR Hospital in Mysuru on Friday, condemning the state government's move to shut down Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras (generic medicine centres) at KR Hospital and several other government-run hospitals across the district.

1 min

Kannada poet H S Venkatesha Murthy no more

Acclaimed Kannada poet and playwright H S Venkatesha Murthy, widely known as 'HSV', died at a private hospital here on Friday, sources said.

1 min

DKS accuses BJP, other organisations of provocation; assures peace in DK

LAW & ORDER

3 mins

Torrential rains, landslides in coastal K'taka leave 3 dead

Heavy rains and landslides across Karnataka's coastal Dakshina Kannada district have claimed three lives, officials said on Friday.

1 min

Min Karandlaje Slams Kamal for 'Controversial Statement'

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Friday condemned actor Kamal Haasan's recent remarks about the Kannada language and accused him of giving such a \"controversial statement\" for the sake of politics and publicity.

1 min

Warm welcome for students with flowers, sweets as schools reopen

Schoolchildren across the district were greeted with flowers, sweets, uniforms and textbooks by teachers as state-run, aided and private schools reopened on Friday.

1 min

Ashram of self-styled godman accused of minor's rape razed

In a midnight operation, the Raibag taluk administration demolished an illegally constructed ashram belonging to self-proclaimed spiritual leader Lokeshwar Swami, who was recently arrested for the alleged abduction and sexual assault of a minor girl.

1 min

'Attract youth to farming through better pricing'

Former minister and MLA G.T. Devegowda on Friday emphasised the need to attract youth to farming, agriculture, and horticulture, stating that these sectors offer significant scope and job opportunities in the coming years.

1 min

Mysuru Gears Up for World Day Against Child Labour with Awareness Drive

CHILD RIGHTS

1 min

HC to fill up 245 vacant posts

Andhra Pradesh High Court has issued orders to fill up 245 vacant posts.

1 min

Telangana's 12th Formation Day to Shine With Youth Focus & Cultural Pride

A major highlight this year will be the launch of Rajiv Yuva Vikasam (RYV), a flagship youth empowerment scheme

1 min

FGG cries foul over misuse of Dalita Bandhu funds

M. Padmanabha Reddy, president, Forum for Good Governance wrote a letter to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy about misuse of Dalita Bandhu funds and requested the latter for evaluation of the scheme.

1 min

Padma Shri awardee Manda Krishna Madiga meets AP CM

Manda Krishna Madiga, the founder and president of the Madiga Reservation Porata Samiti (MRPS) and a recent recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri award, met with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in the national capital today.

1 min

Andhra DGP underscores need to tighten up security at Lord Venkateswara temple

The DGP has also suggested an SOP for each security agency involved in Tirumala

1 min

Heavy inflow from upper areas to Srisailam continues

Flood flow from upper catchment areas to Srisailam reservoir continues with an inflow of 88,835 cusecs of water from Jurala project and 8,824 cusecs from Sunkesula reservoir to Srisailam reservoir upto Friday.

1 min

Telangana Industries Department Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certification

The Telangana State Department of Industries has been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 certification, a globally recognized standard for quality management systems.

1 min

Babu Holds Teleconference With TDP Leaders

Following the successful conclusion of the TDP's annual Mahanadu convention in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu held a teleconference today with party MLAs, MPs, key leaders, and grassroots-level functionaries to express gratitude and chart the path ahead for governance and public outreach.

1 min

GHMC Commissioner Directs Officials to Expedite Nala Works

GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan on Friday directed officials to complete the nala works expeditiously without causing inconvenience to people.

1 min

AP Govt sanctions 71,380 new pensions under 'Spouse Category' of NTR Bharosa scheme

In a major social security initiative, the Andhra Pradesh coalition government has sanctioned 71,380 new pensions under the ‘Spouse Category’ of the NTR Bharosa scheme, aimed at providing continued financial support to elderly and disabled individuals.

1 min

HC Sets Deadline to Settle Ciza Thomas Dues

The court's decision comes after a prolonged legal battle spanning over two years

1 min

Pay freeze over scholarship

The university attributed the delay to financial difficulties. However, the court dismissed this explanation

1 min

Monsoon Fury Triggers Emergency

Heavy monsoon rains have unleashed widespread disruption across Kerala, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue red alerts for eight districts and orange alerts for six others.

1 min

Anvar Holds Fire as Discord Persists

Anvar's insistence on full membership has met resistance within the UDF

1 min

Plan to cap vessel lifespan

TEAMS FAN OUT | Four teams have been deployed across four districts to assess the impact

3 mins

Vindicated after 25-year legal ordeal

A former assistant director in Kerala's agriculture department has been acquitted of corruption charges after a protracted 25-year legal battle that overshadowed her 34-year career in public service.

1 min

CPM Throws a Surprise by Fielding M Swaraj

M Swaraj's Political Journey Began in 1988 with the Students' Federation of India

1 min

Clean Chit to Brij Bhushan

The issue was never Singh alone; it was the uncomplicated issue of sexual harassment at workplaces or public places

2 mins

As US falters, will India be able to seize the moment?

India's edge lies in its economic momentum and repatriation focus, but this is not enough. To compete, India must scale up initiatives

4 mins

Gainers and losers in the 100-hour India-Pak conflict

India's failure to neither confirm nor deny the loss of its top-end fighter jets only served to reinforce Pakistan's mistaken sense of victory

4 mins

A war without a clear end

The Ukraine-Russia war continues to rage, taking an increasingly dangerous and destructive course as Vladimir Putin intensifies his assault with a relentless barrage of drones and missiles.

2 mins

Russia Keen to Revive Troika with India, China

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said his country is genuinely interested in the revival of activities within the framework of the Russia-India-China (RIC) format.

1 min

Stage Set for Reducing LoC Troop Buildup: Pak General

Pakistan and India are close to reducing the troop buildup along their border to levels before conflict erupted between the nuclear-armed neighbours this month, a top Pakistani military official told Reuters on Friday, although he warned the crisis had increased the risk of escalation in the future.

1 min

France to put curbs on outdoor smoking to help protect kids

In a landmark move to protect children from the health hazards caused by passive smoking, France is soon to ban smoking in outdoor public areas where children and teenagers are likely to visit.

2 mins

Dodging the DOGE: Day after Musk exit, his right-hand Davis also quits

Steve Davis, who served as Elon Musk's de facto second-in-command at the Department of Government Efficiency, is following the billionaire adviser out of President Donald Trump's signature cost-cutting effort, a person familiar with the move said Thursday.

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On 4th try, Indian-American Zaki, 13, spells success

Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old Indian-American student from Texas, has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee after he spelt \"éclaircissement\" correctly, maintaining the dominance of the children from the community in the prestigious US competition.

1 min

Pio CEO Sud Joins Harvard Board

Two prominent Indian-American figures have been elected to prestigious roles at Harvard.

1 min

Harvard visa applicants face extra vetting

The U.S. State Department ordered all its consular missions overseas to begin additional vetting of visa applicants looking to travel to Harvard University for any purpose, according to an internal cable seen by Reuters on Friday, in a move that significantly expands President Donald Trump's crackdown against the academic institution.

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Agree to N-deal with Trump or risk Israeli strike, Saudi told Iran

Saudi Arabia's defence minister delivered a blunt message to Iranian officials in Tehran last month: take President Donald Trump's offer to negotiate a nuclear agreement seriously because it presents a way to avoid the risk of war with Israel.

1 min

Hamas not gung-ho on US plan for Gaza truce

UNDER REVIEW | Outfit says offer doesn't meet core demands of Palestinians, fails to address issues like blockade, hostilities

1 min

Wind-catcher of memories and modernity

The design started from an old house where a family of seven stood, one yet to be born.

1 min

Nature and Everyday Rhythms

Nirmay reflects purity and holistic well-being. Envisioned as a quiet sanctuary amidst the noise of urban life, these courtyard villas offer a way of living that is calm, conscious, and deeply connected to the land.

2 mins

Why Living Room Needs an Elegant Table

Designing a beautifully well-balanced living room is more than just picking a comfy sofa.

2 mins

Safety within reach

Medical alert systems are lifesavers, providing safety, independence, and peace of mind

4 mins

Senior Emergency Guide

Essential emergency tips every senior and caregiver should always keep in mind

3 mins

Vitality in a Scoop

Discover the many benefits of creatine for seniors—muscle, memory, energy, and more.

3 mins

We see long-distance luxury travel becoming smarter

Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India, talks about luxury travel, company's plans ahead, and more

2 mins

Equilibrium Achieved?

Business and pleasure. Try and achieve an equilibrium with these two elements and it tends to lead to a bit of a sticky situation for everyone involved. But what if I told you that there is a rare instance where it is possible?

3 mins

Eyes in the skies

Shubham Baranwal, Co-Founder & Director, Surveyaan discusses how drones transform construction and mining with precision and safety

4 mins

Railways on Fast Track

Amit Sharma, Managing Director & CEO, Tata Consulting Engineers, on India's rapid railway transformation and future opportunities

5 mins

Simplifying the Way Forward

Supriya Chatterjee, Managing Director — North, Cushman & Wakefield, highlights growth, infrastructure, regulations, and sustainability

3 mins

'It's An Epidemic': Counter-Strike Co-Creator on Cheating in Multiplayer Games

It's no secret that the wide world of multiplayer gaming is suffering from a cheating-based plague. No game is safe from cheaters if it has an online component, regardless of how niche that game might be. In recent years, some titles have been ruined by cheaters and malicious operators.

1 min

Bridging Traditional Finance and Blockchain: Crypto-Backed Loans

Cryptocurrency is already shaping global finance today.

1 min

True Hands-Free Cleaning Companion

If you've ever dreamed of a truly hands-off cleaning experience, the Dreame L10 Prime is here to turn that dream into reality.

1 min

Best Looking Budget Phone

The Nothing Phone 3a, the latest mid-range contender, has got that signature Nothing vibe—quirky, transparent, and unapologetically different.

2 mins

Emmanuel Macron: Personal, political

Universal Theme for the next 15 days: Wheel of fortune: Time is changing. Life is coming to a full circle.

2 mins

Cataract:

A cataract is a cloudy area that forms in the natural lens of the eye.

1 min

Smoking can be risky for mother and baby, explains doctors

World No Tobacco Day

3 mins

Crowning dreams

Nandini Gupta, who was crowned Miss India World 2023, opens up on her Miss World journey, Bollywood dreams, Gen-Z views, modelling myths and Mumbai cravings

2 mins

Performance over plot

The fourth season of this legal drama unfolds like a slow-cooked family stew—aromatic with emotion, layered with secrets, and occasionally over-seasoned with melodrama.

2 mins

Traitors take over

KJo opens up about his upcoming reality series The Traitors, reveals how it is different from other shows

2 mins

Mohanlal's Golden Offering

Filled with gratitude for making his film Thudaram a phenomenal success, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has now presented a golden ‘Vel’ (spear) as an offering to Lord Murugan at the Thirumalai Kumarasamy temple in Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu.

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Films Must Connect With the Audiences in Small Towns Too

The Hindi film industry continues to seek ways to draw larger audiences back to theatres. Actor, producer, and music entrepreneur Jackky Bhagnani has called for a renewed focus on India's small-town audiences and single-screen cinemas.

1 min

Rajkummar's real choice

Rajkummar Rao talks about why he would choose films like Shahid, Maalik and Newton

1 min

Reuniting Through Script

Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankr reunite to read deleted scene from 12th Fail

1 min

Mighty MI Floor Gujarat Titans

Eliminator | Rohit (81) and Bairstow (47) fire Mumbai Indians to 228/5; Sai Sudharsan led GT chase with Sundar but Bumrah, Boult struck at crucial times

2 mins

Kohli is going to play a big hand in final: AB de Villiers

SA legend is confident that RCB will finally win its maiden title

1 min

Hopes Optimistic to Make First IPL Final

Punjab Kings bowling coach James Hopes remains optimistic of making their first IPL final in 11 years despite a calamitous outing in qualifier one and just wants his players to avoid \"second-guessing themselves\" ahead of their next shot at the title clash.

1 min

No Better Place Than Out in the Middle, Says Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood's return to Royal Challengers Bengaluru after an injury break is a blessing for the franchise and good preparation for the Australian pacer, who says the intensity he is building up here will come in handy during the World Test Championship final against South Africa next month.

1 min

T20 League: Royals to play practice matches

Braving the monsoon and locking in their final prep for T20 Mumbai League Season 3, the Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals are set to sharpen their game with two high-intensity practice matches.

1 min

India's gold rush continues

Long-distance runner Gulveer Singh shattered a decade-old meet record, high-jumper Pooja Singh delivered a personal best show, while heptathlete Nandini Agasara rose to the occasion after a setback as the trio added three more gold medals to India's kitty on the penultimate day of the 26th Asian Athletics Championships here on Friday.

1 min

Dabang Delhi to face Jaipur Patriots in UTT 6 opener

Dempo Goa Challengers meet debutants Ahmedabad SG Pipers in the second match of the eventful day

1 min

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