The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - May 15, 2025

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May 15, 2025

SC pushes for footpath guidelines

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed all states and union territories to frame guidelines to ensure proper footpaths for pedestrians calling it their constitutional right.

1 min

SC mulls performance audit of high courts

On the larger issue of belated delivery of verdicts, judges say mandatory guidelines are necessary to safeguard trust in the system

2 mins

Take Maratha Quota Call, SC to Bombay HC

The Supreme Court has asked the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court to urgently constitute a bench to hear a batch of petitions challenging the 10% reservation granted to the Maratha community.

1 min

Pak Returns BSF Jawan

Pakistan on Wednesday handed over BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw to India, 21 days after he was apprehended by the Rangers from along the International Border between the two countries in Punjab.

1 min

Justice Gavai Sworn In CJI

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, 64, who has been part of several benches that delivered landmark rulings including the one upholding the Centre's decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 bestowing special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was on Wednesday sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India.

2 mins

MP HC Directs FIR Against Minister

Remark Against Col Sofia Qureshi

3 mins

Trending now: Baloch activists declare freedom

The phrase \"Republic of Balochistan\" is trending widely on social media following a dramatic declaration of independence by Baloch nationalist leaders.

2 mins

Donald Trump reiterates claim on brokering ceasefire yet again

For the fifth time, US President Donald Trump repeated his claim that Washington \"got involved\" with India and Pakistan, saying he \"didn't like what was happening\" and that he did a \"good job\" as he \"convinced\" the two countries \"to let's have peace and let's go and make trade deals.\"

3 mins

Focus Will Be On Backlog Of Cases

A day before Justice B.R. Gavai took oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI), he told Pallavi Saluja of the Bar and Bench, \"I have always advocated social and economic justice.\"

3 mins

Op Sindoor showed that India will never bow down: Fadnavis

CELEBRATION MARCH | BJP organises 'Tiranga Rally' to celebrate military attacks launched by India in response to the Pakistan-backed terror attack

1 min

Sand royalty receipts to be delivered to beneficiaries

Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday directed officials to ensure that royalty receipts for free sand are delivered to beneficiaries of housing schemes within eight days, amid complaints of delays.

1 min

State signs ₹5,127 cr MoU with Blackstone firms

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Blackstone Group subsidiaries Nexus Industrial Parks (formerly Xsio Logistics Parks) and Horizon Industrial Parks.

1 min

Mock drill at nuclear plant

A large-scale national emergency preparedness mock drill simulating a radiation leak at the Tarapur Atomic Power Plant was successfully conducted in Palghar district.

1 min

Man gets five-year jail in fake currency case

The special NIA court on Wednesday sentenced Karnataka resident Ishak Khan to five years of imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to charges linking him to a racket involved in the preparation and circulation of fake currency notes.

1 min

I am still with UBT, says Tejasvi Ghosalkar

Tejasvi Ghosalkar, former Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) corporator from Dahisar and daughter-in-law of Shiv Sena MLA Vinod Ghosalkar, met party chief Uddhav Thackeray at his residence on Wednesday, a day after submitting her resignation from the party.

1 min

Speculation: Minister snubs NCP merger buzz

Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Chandrakant Patil on Wednesday dismissed speculation surrounding the potential merger of two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), saying nothing has ever materialised.

1 min

Chhatrapati Shahaji Raje's tomb to become world-class monument

The samadhi of Chhatrapati Shahaji Raje, father of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, in Hodigere village, Davanagere district, Karnataka, will be developed into a 'world-class tourist destination', the Karnataka government said in a recent reply to a representation from a Mumbai resident.

1 min

Boycott Turkey, Ashok Pandit urges filmdom

Ashok Pandit, film maker and president of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees, has urged the Indian film industry to boycott Turkey, accusing the country of endorsing Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

1 min

Man Gets Lifer For Killing Lover Over Wearing Jeans

A sessions court has sentenced a 34-year-old man to life term for killing his girlfriend in a hotel.

1 min

Headway for parking plan of Breach Candy locals

The Bhulabhai Desai Road parking plan submitted by the Breach Candy Residents Forum (BCRF) has inched closer to reality as joint commissioner of police (JCP, traffic) Anil Kumbhare ordered for site inspections and a feasibility study.

1 min

Sentencing in Adv Jaiswal murder today

A decade after the sensational murder of Advocate Meenakshi Jaiswal in Kharghar, the Panvel sessions court is set to pronounce the sentence for the convicted trio today (May 15).

1 min

Gawlis among 7 acquitted in 2008 extortion case

The special MCOCA court on Wednesday acquitted gangster Arun Gawli, his brother Vijay Ahir and five others in a 2008 extortion case registered by a builder.

1 min

12,634-page chargesheet in ₹122cr bank scam

In the case of Rs122 crore scam at New India Co-operative Bank, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai police on Tuesday filed a chargesheet running into 12,634 pages.

1 min

Case Against Former DCP for Insulting Air Hostess' Modesty Nixed

The Bombay High Court (HC) has quashed a case filed against retired deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Madhukar Sankhe for allegedly insulting the modesty of an air hostess.

1 min

I am 80, I have a right to self-defence if dog attacks

Actor Tinnu Anand tells Free Press Journal his side of story, after a Whatsapp message of his threat to attack stray dogs was taken out of context

2 mins

HC grants bail to Dawood 'aide', cites long stay in jail

MCOCA CASE | In 2020, Tariq Parveen was held for extortion; court said there is no possibility of trial getting concluded soon

1 min

IMD Issues Yellow Alert

Mumbai and its metropolitan regions are expected to receive rainfall with thunderstorms on Thursday as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh alert.

1 min

HC orders MMRDA not to open ₹6,000 crore tender

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday asked the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) not to open the bids for the Thane-Ghodbunder to Bhayandar tunnel and elevated road project until Thursday.

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Final Arm Of Coastal Road Project Nears Completion

The final arm of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP), connecting Worli and Marine Drive and ending at Lotus Jetty, is set to open, marking the completion of Haji Ali Interchange with all eight vehicular arms operational.

1 min

CM flags off trial run of Line-9

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday flagged off the trial run of Metro Line-9 Phase-1, stretching from Dahisar (East) to Kashigaon.

1 min

Jain temple fails to get relief from HC

In its application, the temple sought permission to construct an overhead shed in view of monsoon

1 min

HC slams man for taking daughter from his wife

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday strongly criticised a man for forcibly taking his minor daughter from the custody of his estranged wife, terming his act \"unconscionable\".

1 min

Public can take a hike: ROB blocks access to station

REAY ROAD BRIDGE | Pedestrians angry after new bridge renders booking office inaccessible

1 min

Deadline nears, yet new roads dug up in pre-monsoon rush

BMC has taken up concretisation of 2,121 roads, in city spanning 700km; work on 353 roads done till May 5

1 min

Cop Held for Bribery; Citizens Demand Probe

The Mumbai Unit of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday arrested a senior police inspector of Shivaji Nagar police station for allegedly accepting Rs 1 lakh of a total Rs 2.5 lakh bribe he had demanded from a school trustee in exchange for police intervention in an ongoing legal dispute.

1 min

Inquiry into illegal detention of inmate

The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has pulled up prison authorities over the illegal detention of a Yerwada Central Prison inmate and has directed the Additional Director General (ADG) of Prisons to personally investigate the lapses.

1 min

Railway officer wins Ironman challenge in Aus

An Indian Railway Traffic Service official recently became the first railways officer to complete the Ironman, one of a series of long-distance triathlons organised by the World Triathlon Corporation, consisting of a 3.8-kilometre open-water swim, 180km bicycle ride and 42.2km marathon, all within a 17-hour time limit.

1 min

New project based on FBI unit

In a first for India, the state government will launch a 10-year criminology research project titled Research Unit for Detection and Resolution of Anomalies in Criminals (RUDRA) to study the psychology behind heinous crimes.

1 min

The unsung heroes of electricity: Power transmission lines

When we think about electricity, we often think of massive power generation plants—those engineering marvels that harness energy from coal, water, wind, or the sun.

1 min

₹2,368 Crore Tender for Clearing Deonar Landfill via Biomining

Dharavi Redevelopment

1 min

Tribunal orders CR to aid kin in death case

The Railway Claims Tribunal has directed Central Railway to compensate the family of a deceased man, ruling his death was an 'untoward incident' and not a suicide, as claimed by the authorities.

1 min

Builders, babus & bogus papers under ED lens

VASAI-VIRAR LAND SCAM | Probe focuses on nexus between builders, VVMC officials, local henchmen & document forgers

2 mins

PCMC Launches 'Daksh' App to Monitor Gardens

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has introduced the 'Daksh' app, a web and mobile-based platform to ensure cleaner, safer, and well-maintained public gardens.

1 min

PMPML hikes pass prices

In a blow to commuters' pockets, the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML) has increased the prices of its daily and monthly passes by nearly 60%.

1 min

After apples, Turkish dry fruits also face anger

In response to Türkiye's support for Pakistan during recent tensions with India, traders in Pune have stepped up their protest by halting the purchase of Turkish dry fruits.

1 min

Police Arrest 3 for Smuggling Hashish

The Mumbai and Pune units of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested three men for allegedly smuggling narcotic substances like hashish and hydroponic weed valued at Rs10 crore from Bangkok, officials said on Wednesday.

1 min

PMC bringing tree ambulance

SAVING TREES | Initiative aims to address growing concerns over Pune's trees

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Girls Shine in SSC After Losing Fathers to Debt

In a moving tale of courage, loss and unshakable resolve, two girls from Maharashtra's suicide-prone Marathwada region have scripted a story of hope and triumph.

1 min

Mankar Resigns From NCP After Police Take Action

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Pune city chief Deepak Mankar has resigned from his post.

1 min

HND: Land sale plan stokes protest

The HND Jain Hostel, located in Model Colony, Shivajinagar, has served as a crucial educational support system for Jain students from across the country for over 65 years.

1 min

Dist Rural Police seven child marriages

The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Rural Police stopped seven child marriages by counselling the parents of the brides.

1 min

Land measurement map rules undergo changes

The Stamp Duty Department has clarified that there will be no need to attach the land measurement map to the documents of the farm land for sale and purchase if the area of the plot is not less than the prescribed area.

1 min

Dist Rural Police seven child marriages

The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Rural Police stopped seven child marriages by counselling the parents of the brides.

1 min

State to provide health facilities: DC

The programme delivered lectures on various diseases among children, including deformities, malnutrition, reference services and the measures for it.

1 min

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to become tanker-free district

State will implement the Jal Samruddha Gaon Abhiyan to find a permanent solution to the water crisis

1 min

Nashik Division scores 94.37% in 10th Std

Nashik division has recorded 94.37% in the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education's Secondary School Certificate (class 10) examination.

1 min

Jalgaon: BJP Reappoints Suryavanshi as City Chief

The state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday announced the appointments of 58 district presidents across Maharashtra, with priority given to loyalty and organisational efficiency.

1 min

Jindal Poly Films expanding in Igatpuri

This investment will set up new BOPP, PET and CPP lines, and these new lines are expected to be operational in the next two to three years

1 min

Santosh Bidwai becomes Dist Bank's administrator

Former director Pratapsinh Chavan had sent his resignation via email

1 min

Stormy weather hits district's agriculture

FARM DISASTER | Crops on 4,240 hectares destroyed

1 min

City suffers storm, tree falls

Stormy rains continue to wreak havoc in the Nashik district.

1 min

Gilts End Sharply Up on Firm Rate Cut View

Government bond prices ended sharply higher Wednesday as traders stepped up purchases to position for a 25-basis-point repo rate cut in June, dealers said.

1 min

UK PM hails 'fantastic' trade deal with India

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday hailed the \"fantastic\" Free Trade Agreement (FTA) clinched with India as he came down heavily on the Opposition Conservative Party for wanting to \"rip it up\".

1 min

SEBI Cautions Investors as Strata SM REIT Surrenders Registration

SEBI on Wednesday cautioned investors against dealing with Strata Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trust (SM REIT) as it is no longer a regulated intermediary or an SM REIT.

1 min

Trump Wants Crude Oil Price in $40-$50 Range

Goldman Sachs report

1 min

Cabinet approves ₹3,706 cr semiconductor unit in UP

HCL-Foxconn plant to come up near Jewar airport

1 min

Govt to release first monthly labour force data for April 2025 this month

The National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation will start releasing the monthly employment numbers in the form of Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) from this month, starting with the data for April 2025.

1 min

India Now Ranks Among Top Six Nations Globally in 6G Patent Filings

Over 111 research projects have been funded in India with a sanction amount of Rs 300 crore, and the country now ranks among the top six nations globally in 6G patent filings.

1 min

WPI inflation hits 13-mth low of 0.85%

Food articles saw a deflation of 0.86% in April from an inflation of 1.57% in March, with vegetables seeing a sharp drop. Deflation in vegetables was 18.26% in April compared to a deflation of 15.88% in March. Onion (inflation) eased to 0.20% in April as against 26.65% in March

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Broader Mkts on an Upswing; Optimism Gathers Momentum

Investor sentiment and market optimism gathered fresh momentum on Wednesday, largely driven by a favourable domestic and global environment. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 182.34 points to settle at 81,330.56.

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Defence exports surge to ₹23,622 cr in FY25: Rajnath

MAKE IN INDIA | Mfg scales new peaks, investors reap profits

1 min

Ireda Files Bankruptcy Proceeding Against Gensol Engineering

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (Ireda) on Wednesday said it filed a bankruptcy application against beleaguered Gensol Engineering before the National Company Law Tribunal.

1 min

Tata Power Q4 PAT rises 25% to ₹1,306 cr

Tata Power on Wednesday announced a nearly 25% jump in its consolidated net profit at Rs 1,306.09 crore for the March quarter of FY25.

1 min

Sterling Tools to manufacture, market rare earth magnet-free traction motors for EVs

Automotive component maker Sterling Tools through its subsidiary, Sterling Gtake E-Mobility Ltd (SGEM), on Wednesday announced its entry into the manufacturing and marketing of rare earth magnet-free traction motors for electric vehicles.

1 min

Ambani Flies to Qatar to Meet Trump, Second Meeting Since Inauguration

Richest Asian Mukesh Ambani is flying to Doha to meet US President Donald Trump, his second meeting since Trump returned to presidency in January this year.

1 min

Airtel wanted clarity if it has option to convert AGR dues into govt equity: Vittal

Bharti Airtel's application for converting its AGR dues to the government into equity ownership was meant to seek a clarity on available options for the company, Vice-chairman and MD Gopal Vittal said on Wednesday.

1 min

IPO-bound Tata Capital Q4 profit grows 31% to ₹1,000 cr

The IPO-bound Tata Capital on Wednesday reported a 31 per cent year-on-year surge in its consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 1,000 crore for three months ended March 2025.

1 min

Eicher Motors Q4 profit rises 27% at ₹1,362 cr on higher sales

Eicher Motors on Wednesday reported a 27% increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 1,362 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025, riding on higher sales across markets.

1 min

Storage-backed RE capacity in India to surge past 25 GW in 3 yrs

Installed capacity of storage-backed renewable energy (RE) in India is likely to increase to 25-30 gigawatt (GW) by financial year 2027-28 from almost zero during 2024-25, according to a Crisil Ratings report released on Wednesday.

1 min

Defence Stock Rally — Will the Momentum Continue?

For the past month, the Indian stock market has entered a new phase.

1 min

Jio Credit raises ₹1K cr in maiden bond issue

Jio Credit, the non-bank financing arm of the Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance group, on Wednesday raised Rs 1,000 crore through a maiden bond issue from domestic investors, company officials said.

1 min

Apollo 24/7 forays into Insurance sector

Apollo 24/7, an omni-channel digital health platform, announced its foray into insurance with 'Apollo 24/7 Insurance Services' on Wednesday.

1 min

Chemplast Sanmar to Set Up Refrigerant Gas Plant With a Capex of ₹340 Cr

Specialty chemicals company Chemplast Sanmar Ltd will establish a manufacturing facility to produce refrigerant gas at an investment of Rs 340 crore, a top official has said.

1 min

Sentiment bullish; uptrend continues

Nifty Index opened on a positive note and inched slightly higher towards the 24770 zone during the initial hour of trade.

2 mins

Sindoor celebrations at home as BSF jawan freed

Celebration started in Rishra in Hooghly district after an arrested BSF constable who was arrested by Pakistan Rangers came back to India on Wednesday.

1 min

Financial aid for jobless Bengal teachers

Following a cabinet meeting, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced ex gratia for Group C and Group D teaching and non-teaching staff who lost their jobs due to a verdict of the Supreme Court with regard to the SSC scam.

1 min

'Ameriki papa nay war rukwadi?'

Not satisfied with the Ministry of External Affairs categorical statement on Tuesday in which it had denied any mediation by the United States in the ceasefire and rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that \"trade\" was used as a lever to buy peace, the Congress on Wednesday again asked what the Prime Minister and the External Affairs Minister had to say on the issue and if they did \"mortgage India's security interests in the face of US pressure\".

1 min

Expose adulterators like criminals: Yogi

Calling food adulteration and counterfeit medicine a \"social crime\" that endangers public health, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to publicly shame offenders by displaying their photographs at major traffic intersections.

1 min

Additional bulletproof vehicle in EAM convoy

Amid heightened threat perception following Operation Sindoor, the security of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has been further beefed up with the induction of an additional bulletproof vehicle.

1 min

China's Renaming of Arunachal Sites Preposterous: Govt

MEA Reaction Came in Response to Beijing Announcing Chinese Names for Some Places in Arunachal Pradesh, Which the Neighboring Country Claims as the Southern Part of Tibet

1 min

BJP's 'Ghotalebaz' Video to Target Lalu-Tejashwi

Ahead of Bihar assembly election, BJP on Wednesday launched a new video titled, 'Ghotalebaz' (scamster) with an objective to target RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his son and former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav.

1 min

HC dismisses fresh plea on RaGa's citizenship

Court pointed out that a petition raising similar issues was already decided on May 5. So, the proper procedure would be to request a review of earlier decision

1 min

SC Declines Urgent Hearing of FIR Plea

Cash Row Case | Allahabad High Court Told To Go Through Mentioning Procedure

1 min

7% of Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Industrial Boilers: Report

Boilers in India's factories release 182 million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year, which is about 7 per cent of the country's total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and over a quarter of all emissions from industries, according to a new report published on Wednesday.

1 min

Fencing of abandoned quarries drags on as proposal awaits govt approval

Nine months after announcing to fence and barricade around 35 abandoned stone quarries or mining pits at a whopping cost of over Rs 2.50 crore, the government seems to be dragging its feet over action, as the proposal continues to remain pending for consideration.

1 min

WRD Under Fire as Canal Safety Measures Delayed Despite Order

WRD'S INACTION

1 min

18K Ration Cards Struck Off PDS Roster For Non-Use

Approximately 18,000 households have been struck off the public distribution roster with their ration cards either surrendered voluntarily or most cancelled due to non-use for six consecutive months, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department officials have confirmed.

1 min

Casino gambling adverts pop up on govt website

Advertisements luring you to try your luck at online gambling would most likely stare at your face if you happened to browse through the Goa government's Department of Women and Child Development website on Wednesday.

1 min

Goa Police to buy 4 vehicles with DMF funds, sparks row

DEPT CLAIMS VEHICLES WILL BE USED ONLY FOR PATROLLING MINING-AFFECTED AREAS

1 min

Probe Panel Report Cited Stampede-Like Scenario Last Year

Mentioned a Lady Purportedly Died of 'Suffocation', But No Record Available

1 min

No showtime for tiatrs in July, August at Ravindra Bhavan

Pai Tiatrist Hall to undergo renovation ahead of IFFI

1 min

Vet Bitten by Lioness During Emergency Treatment

In a harrowing episode that underscores the dangerous and selfless nature of veterinary service, Dr. Aniket, a dedicated wildlife veterinarian at Indroda Nature Park, was bitten by a lioness during an emergency medical intervention—yet chose to complete the treatment before seeking help for himself.

1 min

Surat Metro Construction Triggers Fresh Traffic Nightmare

The never-ending woes of Surat's residents continue as relentless metro construction grinds the city's key arteries to a halt.

1 min

Autos without meters face music from Ahmedabad cops

Ahmedabad City Police Commissioner G S Malik made it mandatory for all rickshaw drivers to install functional meters from January 1, 2025.

1 min

Tiranga Yatra to Honour Op Sindoor Heroes

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the grand Tiranga Yatra, organized by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation in collaboration with various organizations, to salute the courage of the Indian Army.

2 mins

College student killed, friend injured in hit-and-run by speeding SUV in Ahmedabad

A tragic incident unfolded late on Tuesday night when a 20-year-old college student lost his life, and his friend sustained serious injuries after a speeding SUV allegedly rammed their motorcycle near the Amikunj Society crossroads in Naranpura.

1 min

DRI busts ₹25cr luxury car customs duty evasion racket

In a major breakthrough against white-collar smuggling, the Ahmedabad Zonal Unit (AZU) of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a ₹25 crore customs duty evasion racket involving the import of high-end luxury vehicles through gross under-invoicing and fraudulent documentation.

1 min

4-Month-Old Baby Mauled to Death by Pet Rottweiler

In a chilling incident that has shocked the city, a four-month-old baby girl was mauled to death by a pet Rottweiler in the Hathijan area of Ahmedabad on Sunday night.

1 min

Gujarat crosses 10,280 Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs milestone

Gujarat has hit a major milestone by bringing over 10,280 Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs online across the state.

1 min

Jaideep Satodiya's tragic end sparks abetment probe

SURAT SUICIDE CASE

2 mins

No buyers for 1000+ BMC properties worth Rs 400cr

The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) is grappling with a persistent challenge — selling over 1,000 commercial properties scattered across the city. Despite multiple attempts and auctions every 5-6 months, the properties, which include shops, plots and commercial halls, continue to remain unsold and underutilised.

1 min

Minister may have to quit over his jibe

NWC too condemns Shah

2 mins

City's Tallest Bridge Takes Shape at Luv Kush Square

The Indore Development Authority (IDA) is set to launch one of the tallest infrastructure projects in the city: steel girders for the state's first double-decker bridge reaching an impressive height of 70 feet above ground level.

1 min

Govt, party fail to act against errant ministers

Mum is the word over corruption, obscene comments and misuse of power

1 min

18 LPG cylinders and refilling equipment seized

In a significant crackdown, the Food and Civil Supplies Department seized 18 domestic LPG cylinders and illegal refilling equipment from a residential area in the city.

1 min

MP Bags Rs 7,935 Crore Investment Proposals at CM's Bengaluru Roadshow

Yadav Hands Over Land Allotment Letter for 148 Acres to BEML

2 mins

Pushing devpt agenda, govt starts work on proposed Bhopal Metropolitan Region

Commissioner meets division Collectors, BDA & Smart City CEOs to strategise

1 min

Mission Shakti 5.0 Empowers UP Girls

The Uttar Pradesh government's Mission Shakti Phase Five has empowered millions of girls by instilling confidence, safety awareness, and self-reliance across 1.34 lakh schools.

1 min

Outrage over Colonel Qureshi remarks

Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and the army's retaliatory action, Colonel Sofia Qureshi's press briefing has led to widespread praise for her bravery.

1 min

HC Rejects Plea on Rahul Citizenship

Court Allows Petitioner to File Review Petition

1 min

'E-way hub' expansion across Purvanchal, Bundelkhand

₹299.18 Cr for Purvanchal, ₹126.25 Cr for Bundelkhand, hubs to feature AC lounges, nursing rooms, restrooms

1 min

Yogi Projects Ahilyabai Holkar as Symbol of Unity

On her 300th birth anniversary, CM invokes religious heritage to reaffirm current government's cultural agenda

1 min

CM Orders Public Display of Offenders' Photos

Barcode-Based Sample Testing, 'Food Safety Connect' App Launched for Transparency

1 min

Two Women Take Heartbreak Into Their Own Hands

Disillusioned With Men, Duo Plans Delhi Escape

1 min

UP Govt OKs ₹51.89 Cr Boost for Nutrition Scheme

Anganwadi Centres to Ensure Uninterrupted Supply Amid Rising Input Costs

1 min

Yogi Govt Taps Global Capability Centres to Skill UP's Youth

GCC Policy 2025 to Offer Subsidies for Internships, Payroll, Training, and Innovation Initiatives

1 min

Ex-rowdy Appointed Temple Committee Prez

Harish Injadi, a former rowdy-sheeter, has been appointed as President of the Management Committee of Sri Kshetra Kukke Subramanya Temple in Kadaba taluk, Dakshina Kannada district.

1 min

Explore agri-based start-ups

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Wednesday called upon young graduates to lead the transformation of India's agricultural landscape, emphasising the immense potential of agriculture-based startups in shaping the future of the Indian economy.

1 min

6 Held for Murder of 16-Year-Old Boy

The identity of a boy whose decomposed body was found on May 1 in an abandoned plot on the outskirts of Athani town, has been confirmed.

1 min

Claim of Army Colonel Sofia Qureshi's house attacked by RSS workers proved false by cops

The Belagavi District Police have refuted claims circulating on social media that workers affiliated to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) vandalized the residence of relatives of Indian Army Colonel Sofia Qureshi.

1 min

Robbery: Cops Arrest Man, Seize Gold Jewelry, 3 Pistols

The district police have arrested one suspect and recovered 70 grams of gold jewelry along with three country-made pistols and 12 live rounds in a house robbery case, District Superintendent of Police Lakshman Nimbargi announced.

1 min

CM Siddaramaiah Slams Centre for Withholding Grants for Key Projects

'UNFAIR'

3 mins

HC Calls For Tougher Laws To Curb 'Wheeling'

The Karnataka High Court has raised serious concerns over the lack of specific legal provisions to deal with the growing menace of 'wheeling', and has called for tougher laws to curb it.

1 min

Indigenous Tech Is Future, Says MP CM Mohan Yadav

Indigenous technology is the way forward for India, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday during a visit to Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) in Bengaluru.

1 min

Girl's Rape & Murder, Family Seeks Justice

The family and residents of Bidadi are overwhelmed with grief and anger following the discovery of a young girl's lifeless body near the railway tracks in Bhadrapura, two days ago.

1 min

Anti-communal force may be extended to other districts, says Home Minister

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said that the anti-communal force that was announced, aimed at tackling communal disturbances and crimes in the coastal districts, may be extended to other districts in the state.

1 min

Govt to take over 108 ambulance services from private agency

MISMANAGEMENT

1 min

Estimates Committee Reviews Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Department

The Estimates Committee of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, chaired by Mandapeta MLA Vegulla Jogeswara Rao met at the committee hall in the state assembly building on Wednesday and reviewed the budget estimates of the Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Department.

1 min

Peace Dialogue Committee Calls for Ceasefire and Peace Talks with Maoist Party

The Peace Dialogue Committee has appealed to both the central and state governments to immediately declare an unconditional ceasefire and initiate peace talks with the Maoist party, following the Maoist Party Telangana State Committee's announcement of a six-month ceasefire.

1 min

Minister instructs officials to complete arrangements for beach festival

State Mines, Geology and Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra on Wednesday instructed the officials to complete all arrangements at the earliest so that the Manginapudi beach festival can be held for four days in the first week of June in the name of \"Masula Fest\".

1 min

Bring retaining wall to safety level

The Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu instructed the officials to bring the Budamaru retaining wall to the safety line by June 10

1 min

TDP Plans Grand-Scale Mahanadu in Kadapa

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is gearing up to host its annual Mahanadu in Kadapa with grandeur and a festive spirit, according to Minister Nara Lokesh.

1 min

BJP, BRS bent on derailing progress

TPCC spokesperson Syed Nizamuddin accused the BJP and BRS of working as \"distraction gangs\" to divert attention from the Congress government's growing popularity and its ongoing welfare programmes.

1 min

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan Orders Criminal Cases Against Former Minister Peddireddy's Family

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Forests and Environment, Pawan Kalyan, has ordered the filing of criminal cases against former minister and YSRCP leader Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy and his family for allegedly encroaching upon forest lands in Chittoor district.

1 min

Bhatti assures people of jobs, loan waiver & rice

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka stated that the State government is implementing welfare schemes that reach every household, including farmer loan waivers, Rythu Bharosa, Rajiv Yuva Vikasam and subsidised rice.

1 min

'Cow Aadhaar' has demonstrated a success rate of 96 per cent, says Chandrababu Naidu

Aadhaar-like system called 'Cow Aadhaar' has demonstrated a success rate of 96 per cent. \"If we can individually identify all animals, it becomes much easier to manage them systematically—just like how we manage human records,\" said AP Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.

1 min

RSS leader says Vedan's lyrics 'caste terrorism'

Kerala's cultural landscape is witnessing a contentious debate following remarks by Dr N R Madhu, editor of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's publication 'Kesari', who accused Malayalam rapper Vedan of promoting \"caste terrorism\" through his music.

1 min

TV star faces action over social media remarks

Malayalam television personality Akhil Marar has been booked by Kerala Police for allegedly making anti-national remarks in a video shared on social media.

1 min

MLA forcibly frees earthmover driver

The Kerala's government has officially designated human-wildlife conflict as a state-specific disaster, enabling swifter compensation for victims and expanding eligibility to incidents occurring both within and beyond protected forest zones.

2 mins

54-Year Jail For Child Abuse

A 45-year-old man has been sentenced to 64 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined ₹30,000 by a fast-track special court in Thiruvananthapuram for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl, his relative.

1 min

Tharoor Reprimanded for Crossing 'Lakshman Rekha'

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has been cautioned by the party's leadership for his remarks on the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, which have been deemed as crossing a 'Lakshman Rekha' or red line, according to party sources.

1 min

Houseboat sector faces mounting crisis

Alappuzha after December 31, 2013, aimed at curbing overcrowding and protecting the fragile ecosystem of Vembanad Lake, enforcement has been inconsistent.

1 min

₹40 cr drug haul at Kozhikode

Three women were apprehended by customs officials at Kozhikode International Airport for allegedly smuggling narcotics valued at ₹40 crore.

1 min

Vande Bharat Caterer Shut Over Rotten Food

Authorities in Ernakulam have shut down an unauthorized catering unit in Kadavanthra after health inspectors discovered decomposing meat and spoiled eggs stored in unhygienic conditions.

1 min

Cong Kerala unit to chart own course

The All India Congress Committee has granted the newly appointed Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee leadership, under Sunny Joseph, full autonomy to assemble its team ahead of the 2026 state assembly elections.

1 min

India may have to open up market for US agri-goods

Indian business houses have to brace themselves to face competition from US products as America may force open India's agri markets

3 mins

Operation Sindoor and the narrative of empowerment

If PM Modi has successfully managed to dovetail a seemingly anti-feminist symbol with women's empowerment, it's because he has walked the talk

3 mins

Trade war de-escalation

The weekend was one of ceasefires and huge sighs of relief on more than one front; something the world would fervently wish could endure.

2 mins

Russia Sends Election Observer to 5 Years in Jail Amid Crackdown

A Moscow court on Wednesday convicted Grigory Melkonyants, a co-chair of Russia's leading independent election monitoring group Golos, on charges of organizing the work of an \"undesirable\" organization.

1 min

Balochistan Gets Its First Hindu Woman Asst Commissioner

Pakistan's Kashish Chaudhary has created history by becoming the first Hindu woman appointed as an Assistant Commissioner of Balochistan.

1 min

22 Kids Among 70 Killed in Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza

Palestinians inspect the rubble of homes destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on Wednesday. —AP

1 min

Harvard Loses Another $450 Million in Grants

President Donald Trump's administration is cutting another $450 million in grants to Harvard University a day after the Ivy League school pushed back against government allegations that it's a hotbed of liberalism and antisemitism.

1 min

Pope Vows to Work for Peace in Regions Where Christians Persecuted

Pope Leo XIV vowed to take \"every effort\" Wednesday to work for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine and to actively promote the spirituality and traditions of the eastern rite churches, those Catholic communities with origins in the Mideast and eastern Europe that have been decimated by years of conflict and persecution.

1 min

PIO College Student Dies During Bahamas Vacation

An Indian-origin college student from the US died in the Bahamas after accidentally falling from a hotel balcony just days before he was set to graduate.

1 min

Polls internal matter: Dhaka ticks off Delhi

Elections are entirely Bangladesh's internal matter, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus' top aide has said, adding the ban on former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's party was necessary to protect national security and sovereignty.

1 min

US lifts 'crippling' Syria curbs

'Iran must stop backing proxy terror outfits'

2 mins

'India have huge amount of talent'

English legend James Anderson feels India have big shoes to fill

1 min

VAUGHAN ALL PRAISE FOR Kohli

Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday

2 mins

Chopra to compete in an event in Poland on May 23

Euro Time

1 min

Healy Recalls Gripping IPL Evacuation Tale, Says It Was Complete Madness

The match was halted when Punjab were cruising at 122 for 1 in 10.1 overs

2 mins

Rana credits bowling coach Salvi for triumphant return

Avishkar Salvi's insights on reading the pitch and pulling back pace worked in Sneh Rana's favour

1 min

Coco Gauff Outplays Andreeva to Reach Semifinals

Italian Open

1 min

Young Pallavi makes her mark

CHESS MASTERS | The 16-year-old from Panvel is an emerging talent on board

2 mins

K3 Warriors Edge Out Roha Royals

Lawas Mahad Mangaon Lions Also Win in Raigad Premier League

1 min

Struggling with a dry mouth? try these home remedies

Is your mouth getting dried up too often?

2 mins

What is diabetic retinopathy?

Symptoms, risk factors and treatments

1 min

What is diabetic retinopathy?

Symptoms, risk factors and treatments

1 min

Cannes Couture Moments

The 78th Cannes Film Festival kicks off with stunning fashion, setting a glamorous tone for the star-studded event

1 min

'Tacky, absolute disaster'

Urvashi Rautela trolled for bizarre 'parrot look' and overdone makeup

1 min

Cannes gets political

During the Cannes 2025 opening ceremony, De Niro slammed Trump while accepting the Palme d'Or, warning against censorship, tariffs and threats to art

1 min

How Cannes Helped Payal

Director Payal Kapadia credits Cannes recognition for All We Imagine As Light in securing the film's distribution in India

1 min

Aamir's inspiring sequel?

Aamir Khan has returned with Sitaare Zameen Par, inspired by the 2018 Spanish film Champions. The trailer was unveiled on Tuesday.

1 min

Love Returns Again

Avinash Tiwary, Medha Shankar start shooting for Ginny Weds Sunny 2

1 min

Hilly escape

Randeep Hooda and his actress-entrepreneur wife Lin Laishram, are soaking in the charm of Dalhousie for a romantic escape following the actor's success of his latest release Jaat.

1 min

'I'm disappointed'

Days after Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, veteran Bollywood lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar said he is 'disappointed' by his decision.

1 min

DDLJ musical buzz

Shah Rukh Khan visits Come Fall in Love - The DDLJ Musical rehearsals in London, ahead of its UK premiere

1 min

Kingdom faces delay

Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom release date postponed due to India-Pakistan tensions

1 min

Adarsh's Alien Landing Soon

Adarsh Gourav stars in FX and Hulu's Alien: Earth, premiering August 12; first look reveals intense sci-fi action

1 min

Love Returns Again

Avinash Tiwary, Medha Shankar start shooting for Ginny Weds Sunny 2

1 min

Made-in-India systems played key role: Govt

Operation Sindoor's tactical brilliance showed India can strike at the heart of terror anywhere in Pakistan.

1 min

Hard transition time for Indian team

WITH ROHIT, KOHLI RETIRED

1 min

IPL Allows Temporary Replacements

WITH FOREIGN PLAYERS UNAVAILABLE

1 min

Maha all set to be champions

KHELO INDIA YOUTH GAMES

1 min

Maha all set to be champions

KHELO INDIA YOUTH GAMES

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