The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - May 21, 2025

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May 21, 2025

MISRI BRIEFS DELEGATIONS ON PAKISTAN

As multi-party delegations leave for foreign capitals to convey India's strong stand against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, their members were briefed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on the neighbouring country's role in terror strikes and India's commitment to punish the perpetrators as well as their masterminds.

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IB chief Deka gets second extension

Counter-terrorism expert Tapan Kumar Deka was on Tuesday given an additional one-year term till June 2026 as the chief of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the second such extension for him.

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'NO RELIEF TILL CASE IS VERY STRONG, GLARING'

\"There is a presumption of constitutionality in favour of every statute. For interim relief, you have to make out a very strong and glaring case. Otherwise, the presumption of constitutionality will remain,\" Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai said on Tuesday, while hearing petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.

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Bhujbal back in Cabinet

Nashik puzzle With the induction of Bhujbal, the tussle over the Guardian Minister post for Nashik is expected to intensify. Currently, Nashik district has three Cabinet ministers: School Education Minister Dada Bhuse, Agriculture Minister Adv. Manikrao Kokate, and

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SC: 3-yr Law Practice Must for Judicial Service Entry

The Supreme Court on Tuesday restored the condition that a minimum practice of three years as an advocate is necessary for a candidate to apply for entry-level posts in judicial service.

2 mins

6 die in Kalyan slab collapse

Six people, including a two-year-old girl, died and six others were injured after a concrete flooring slab from a fourth-floor room collapsed to the ground floor in Kalyan East on Tuesday afternoon.

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No guns were in Golden Temple

The head granthi (priest) of the Golden Temple, Amritsar, Giani Raghbir Singh, on Tuesday refuted the statement of Lt Gen Sumer Ivan D'Cunha, the army's in-charge of air defence, that the latter had permitted the deployment of air defence guns in the Golden temple complex to counter the potential drone and missile threats from Pakistan during Op Sindoor.

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HEAVY SHOWERS LASH MUMBAI

Heavy rains, thunder, and lightning swept through Mumbai, Thane, and Kalyan-Dombivli on Tuesday evening, bringing a welcome break from the intense summer heat.

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35 Lakh Houses to Be Built in 5 Years

The Maharashtra State Cabinet has approved the State Housing Policy 2025, with the central slogan \"My Home, My Right\", aiming to provide sustainable, safe, and eco-friendly housing for every citizen in the state. It comes after an 18-year gap, replacing the last housing policy framed in 2007.

2 mins

PM champions 'inclusivity' for global health

India's health model offers scalable, inclusive solutions for the Global South, says PM at WHO summit

1 min

State EC begins ward formation process of polls

The Maharashtra State Election Commission has initiated the ward formation process for the upcoming local body elections, following a Supreme Court directive issued earlier this month.

1 min

Fairplay case: Court grants bail to brothers

The special PMLA court on Tuesday granted bail to Chirag Shah and Chintan Shah, arrested in connection with the Fairplay app money laundering case observing that there is no predicate offence against them.

1 min

ISIS Men Claim They Left India for Work in Oman

Abdullah Faiyaz Shaikh and Talha Khan, who were arrested by National Investigation Agency (NIA) for their alleged links with ISIS activities, had claimed that they had left India for Oman for work in 2022 with their families.

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CJI seeks ‘quietus’; protocol norms issued

Days after Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai indicated a breach of protocol during his visit to Mumbai on invitation from the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa (BCMG), he called for a quietus in the matter.

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Five Maoists, including women held in Gadchiroli; arms seized

The Gadchiroli police, in coordination with the CRPF, apprehended five Maoists on Tuesday who were allegedly planning to carry out destructive activities.

1 min

Anchor Grp head held for cheating brother of ₹9 crore

The Mumbai Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW) arrested the director of Anchor Group Hemang Shah, 50, for allegedly defrauding his elder brother, Mehul Shah, of Rs9 crore while investing proceeds of the sale of their firm, Anchor Electricals to Panasonic Electricals.

1 min

All parties now backing anti-terror panels

Rijiju calls Uddhav; Sena UBT relents

1 min

Student challenges rustication order

A 19-year-old engineering student from Pune, arrested earlier this month over a controversial Instagram repost related to Indo-Pak tensions following Operation Sindoor, has approached the Bombay High Court challenging her rustication by her college.

1 min

HC dismisses petitions by L&T

THANE-BHAYANDAR TUNNEL BIDS | Mega-infra project of public importance: HC

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1st Year College Admissions to Start by Aug 11

The state directorate of education has issued a directive outlining the schedule for the commencement of First Year Junior College (FYJC) classes for 2025-26.

1 min

IPS Officer's Husband Now Arrested for ₹24 Cr Fraud

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai police has arrested Purshottam Chavan, husband of IPS officer Rashmi Karandikar, in a Rs 24 crore cheating case wherein many were allegedly duped on the pretext of cheap flats under government quota.

1 min

Kala Ghoda Pay and Park Scam: Asst Engr Suspended for Misleading BMC

Assistant engineer from A-Ward in south Mumbai, Pawan Kawre, has been suspended following grave allegations of misconduct and irregularities in handling the pay-and-park contracts.

1 min

Water for all still remains myth in city

NGO REPORT | Praja Foundation's white paper delves into Mumbai's water crisis; it highlights vast divide in supply with one ward getting 24-hr supply, while others receiving water for 4 hrs

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Tempo, SUV shattered in morning collision; EEH traffic goes crazy

In a close shave, a 28-year-old tempo driver suffered minor injuries after the vehicle collided with an SUV on the Eastern Express Highway (EEH).

1 min

Biogas plant: Subsidised land to MGL

As part of the Centre's GOBARdhan scheme, the state cabinet on Tuesday approved the allotment of land in Deonar to Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) at a concessional rate for setting up a biomethanation project.

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Secys of Chembur CHS Disqualified

The deputy registrar of cooperative societies (M Division), Mumbai, has disqualified the secretary and ex-secretary of Shanti CHS Ltd, Road no 2, Chembur, for failing to comply with statutory audit report submission norms for nearly a decade.

1 min

WR mulls Metro-like access on local halts

To boost passenger safety and streamline crowd management, the Western Railway has proposed names of 12 stations to the railway board for access control systems at stations on the lines of metro.

1 min

AQI monitors must at all construction sites

In a significant move to curb rising air pollution in Mumbai and its suburbs, real estate developers are now required to install air quality monitoring systems at all construction sites.

1 min

Heritage synagogue under threat

CAUSE OF CONCERN | Social media visuals paint picture of devastation at the Magen David synagogue, says celebrity chef Moshe Shek, who is a Baghdadi Jew

2 mins

Ex-principal among 4 freed in SC/ST case

The special SC/ST court recently acquitted four employees, including the former principal and ex-supervisor, of a Santacruz school almost 11 years after they were booked on the complaint of a teacher for caste discrimination.

1 min

Gathering in Chandivali without nod

Less than three weeks after the police shut down an illegal fun fair organised at Meenatai Thackeray Ground in Chandivali after the FPJ's report, an illegal religious gathering has sprung up a few metres away in another park.

1 min

MMRDA gets ₹1500cr loan for Ramabai Nagar redevelopment

LANDSCAPE CHANGE | Funding from Bank of Maharashtra paves way for MMRDA's first-ever slum redevelopment project

1 min

Powai lake: New route for sewage lines

To address the growing menace of hyacinth in Powai lake, the BMC has concluded that diverting the sewage lines is the only long-term solution to preserve the lake.

1 min

Teen Addicted to Gaming Abducted, Rescued from UP

The girl is a student of a reputed school in Goregaon; she was induced to go to an isolated spot as part of tasks given in the game

1 min

SC Halts Demolition of Dargah

The Supreme Court, on Monday, ordered a status quo on the proposed demolition of the Hazrat Sayyed Bale Shah Peer Dargah in Uttan, Thane.

1 min

Bharati Vidyapeeth celebrates SSC results

Bharati Vidyapeeth's institutions have once again demonstrated academic excellence by securing an outstanding 98.67% result in the SSC (10th) examination held in March 2025.

1 min

Thunderstorm hits city; hoardings collapse in two places

To what Punekars described as a \"never-seen-before\" weather event, a powerful thunderstorm hit Pune this afternoon and evening, bringing heavy rainfall, high-speed wind gusts, and widespread disruption across the city.

1 min

PCMC Gears Up for Inclusive Urban Livelihood

In a pioneering move towards inclusive and sustainable urban development, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) is developing a comprehensive City Livelihood Action Plan (C-LAP).

1 min

City Student Shines at IPSC

Saesha Goyal (17), a student of St Mary's Junior College, represented India at the International Public Speaking Contest (IPSC) organised by the English-Speaking Union in London, from May 12 to 16.

1 min

Sinhagad Fort: Govt bans plastic from June

With the onset of the monsoon, Sinhagad Fort has become a major tourist attraction, and footfall has increased.

1 min

Suryadatta Honours Monk Baba Kalidas

\"Education removes darkness from life and leads to personal, societal, and national development.

2 mins

Keshav Nagar residents protest traffic changes

EXPERIMENT GOES WRONG | Residents demand rollback of recent changes, proper traffic planning, management

1 min

Over 1,500 farmers of suicide in last 11

Data shows that 1,546 farmers have died of suicide in the past 11 years in the Nanded district due to various reasons.

1 min

BJP organises 'Tiranga rally'

BJP organised a Tiranga rally to salute the valour of the Indian Armed Forces in Jintur taluka in Parbhani district on Monday.

1 min

Gawade reviews pre-monsoon preparations

\"Each department should keep machinery ready during the monsoon.

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Bhujbal demands Pune-Nashik semi-HSR route via Chakan

Before the state government commits to 50% financial participation in the Pune-Nashik semi-high speed direct railway project, the route should be finalised via Sinnar, Sangamner, Narayangaon, Manchar, Rajgurunagar and Chakan, including the construction of a tunnel through the proposed Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) area, senior MLA Chhagan Bhujbal, who has recently been inducted in the cabinet, has demanded.

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Education key to scientific mindset, says ANIS's Wagh

\"Problems arise from an immature understanding, and to solve them, it is essential to develop a scientific approach in individuals,\" said Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti (ANIS) Nashik district president Sanjay Wagh.

1 min

Bhujbal's entry elevates Nashik

AGGRANDISEMENT | Battle over district guardian minister's post intensifies

1 min

ST Bus's Brake Failure Kills Two

Two persons died on the spot and two others sustained serious injuries after a speeding Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus lost control due to brake failure and rammed into two motorcycles in Chopda city on Tuesday.

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Ambani couple, Premji in TIME 100 philanthropy list

Billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, former Wipro chairman Azim Premji and Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath have been named Tuesday by Time magazine in its inaugural list of the 100 most influential people in philanthropy.

1 min

Gilts surge

Prices of government bonds ended sharply higher on purchases from state-owned and private sector banks at levels seen as lucrative.

1 min

Tax Dept Notifies ITR-U; Taxpayers Can File Updated ITR for 4 Years

The Income Tax department has notified ITR-U, which will allow taxpayers to file updated returns for four years from the end of the relevant assessment year (AY).

1 min

Rupee falls 16 paise to close at 85.58 / USD

The rupee depreciated 16 paise to close at 85.58 against the US dollar on Tuesday, on weak domestic markets and a bounce back in US treasury yields.

1 min

Core Sector Growth Hits 8-Month Low

The combined Index of eight Core Industries (ICI) hit an 8-month low of 0.5% in April 2025.

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NSEL traders vote in favour of one-time settlement

In a major development that could finally bring relief to thousands of affected traders, the National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL) on Tuesday announced that over 90 per cent of traders have voted in favour of a Rs 1,950-crore one-time settlement scheme.

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Government To Amend Insolvency Law

The government is working on amending the insolvency law, including the provision related to bidders requiring Competition Commission of India (CCI) approval for resolution plans involving combinations before they approach the Committee of Creditors, according to a senior official.

1 min

Mkts await clarity on India-US BTA

SENTIMENT | Investors' wealth erodes by ₹5.64 lakh crore to ₹438 lakh crore

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US Tariff Turmoil Will Negatively Impact Debt Issuers: Moody's

Exporters Are Most Directly Exposed to US Tariff Changes, But Most Debt Issuers Face Indirect Effects

1 min

Satcom rollout will likely be fastest globally: Telecom Minister Scindia

India appears poised to see the fastest rollout of the satcom network, with its market expected to surge nearly tenfold to USD 20 billion by 2028, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday.

1 min

FM Warns 'Delays in Regulatory Clearances Can Lead to Uncertainty'

Sitharaman stressed that competition drives efficiency, nurtures innovation, and benefits consumers

1 min

IHH Grp seeks damages of ₹11,800 crore from Daiichi

Malaysia's IHH Healthcare is seeking JPY 200 billion (Rs 11,800 crore) in damages from Japan's Daiichi Sankyo for blocking its bid for control of Indian hospital operator Fortis.

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Industry Hopeful of RBI Rate Cut "Very Soon": PHDCCI

The industry is hopeful of a rate cut by the Reserve Bank \"very soon\" and expects India's economic growth at more than 6.5 per cent in the current financial year, PHDCCI Secretary General and CEO Ranjeet Mehta said on Tuesday.

1 min

'We Believe In Nation-Building'

Godrej is proud of 'Make in India' mantra as the nation marches towards Viksit Bharat, says Godrej & Boyce Executive Director Nyrika Holkar

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JLR Aims to Double Biz in India Over Next 3-4 Years

Bullish on growth prospects, Jaguar Land Rover aims to double its business in India over the next 3-4 years amid plans to bolster its product portfolio and sales network, according to a top company executive.

1 min

Nazara Tech Acquires Curve Games for ₹247 cr

Gaming company Nazara Technologies on Tuesday said it has acquired Curve Digital Entertainment (CDEL), a UK-based publisher of PC and console games, for Rs 247 crore.

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JSW Energy to invest ₹14K cr to expand RE capacity of O2 Power

JSW Energy would invest around Rs 14,000 crore to expand renewable energy capacity of recently acquired O2 Power to 4.7 gigawatt (GW) by 2027, and in FY26 it looks to spend up to Rs 18,000 crore to complete ongoing projects, senior company officials said.

1 min

Suzuki Motorcycle India to Set Up a New Plant in Hry, Invests ₹1,200 Cr Initially

Two-wheeler maker Suzuki Motorcycle India on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of a manufacturing facility at Kharkhoda in Haryana, which will be developed at an initial investment of Rs 1,200 crore.

1 min

SBI to raise $3 bn from foreign market in FY26

The SBI announced on Tuesday that its board has approved a plan to raise up to $3 billion in long-term funds during the financial year 2025-26.

1 min

Hindalco Q4 PAT soars 66% to ₹5,284 cr

The $28-billion metals powerhouse Hindalco Industries Ltd (Aditya Birla Group) on Tuesday said its consolidated net profit rose 66% to Rs 5,284 crore in the quarter ended March 2025, driven by a strong performance by Indian operations supported by favourable macroeconomic factors and lower inputs costs.

1 min

Co-Living Boom: Urban Rental Market is Evolving

Rapid urbanisation and evolving lifestyles in India have made co-living an emerging segment in the real estate space.

1 min

Undertone indicates volatility, selling pressure

Nifty Index opened on a positive note around the 25000 mark, but bears took charge from the very first tick, as profit booking was witnessed at higher levels.

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BJP-Cong slugfest gets nastier

The war of words between Congress and BJP over Operation Sindoor got nastier on Tuesday when the ruling party put out a picture collage of Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir alongside Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi with the words 'one agenda' written beneath it.

1 min

Mann Faces Oppn Flak

The appointment of two Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders from Delhi as the chairpersons of the Boards in Punjab by the ruling AAP government has whipped up a row, with all opposition parties slamming the move.

1 min

Pak Army Lost Credibility

Brigadier Mudit Mahajan, Commander of the Poonch Brigade, emphasized that the Poonch Brigade played a central role in Operation Sindoor, conducting intense and precise operations.

1 min

Just a small war: Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday termed Operation Sindoor a 'small war', slamming the Centre for failing to ensure adequate security arrangements for the 26 tourists who were killed on April 22 in South Kashmir's Baisaran valley.

1 min

CDSCO flags 60 'sub-standard' drug samples

The Central Drugs Laboratories have mentioned 60 drug samples of various firms to be \"not of standard quality\" in its monthly drug alert for April, Health Ministry officials said on Tuesday.

1 min

NMC warns students about unauthorised med colleges

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a detailed advisory cautioning medical aspirants, their families, and other stakeholders against unauthorised medical colleges operating in India and the growing prevalence of non-compliant off-shore MBBS programmes.

1 min

Prof Narlikar: Scientist, rationalist, realist

Prof Jayant Vishnu Narlikar was a person of exceptional brilliance, who excelled in his area of research.

2 mins

Veteran nuclear scientist Srinivasan passes away at 95

MR Srinivasan, former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and a key figure in shaping India's nuclear energy programme, passed away in the Nilgiris on Tuesday at the age of 95.

1 min

Muslim side to move SC against HC order

The All India Muslim Jamaat on Tuesday announced that it will challenge the Allahabad High Court's decision allowing a survey of Sambhal's Jama Masjid in the Supreme Court.

1 min

LJP's poster raises poll temp

A day after LJP (RV) supremo and union minister Chirag Paswan met chief minister Nitish Kumar and said there was no vacancy for CM post in Bihar, posters were put up by his party leader in the state capital on Tuesday, apparently projecting Chirag as the state's next chief minister.

1 min

UP govt plans madrasa education overhaul

The Yogi Adityanath government is set to introduce sweeping reforms in Uttar Pradesh's madrasa education system, with a proposal to amend the UP Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004.

1 min

Bihar Hosp Rat-Tled as Patient Loses 'Toehold'

In yet another shocker from state-run hospitals in Bihar, a specially abled patient lost four toes after rats allegedly gnawed at his right foot at Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) here.

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Guwahati pushes ahead with Silsakoo Reservoir Project to combat flooding

Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah oversaw the eviction drive at OKDISCD in Silsakoo on Tuesday, a crucial step for the state's Silsakoo Reservoir Project aimed at long-term flood management.

1 min

Heavy rain pulls the plug on 'Silicon Valley'

Bengaluru, India's 'Silicon Valley', has been severely affected by two days of heavy rain, causing widespread flooding and distress.

1 min

Live Wire Accident Claims Life of Lineman in Sattari

COLLEAGUE HURT; INCIDENT SPARKS OUTRAGE

1 min

Pre-monsoon showers take Goa by storm

WIDESPREAD FLOODING IN SEVERAL PARTS; PANAJI, MIRAMAR BEAR BRUNT MAJOR TRAFFIC SNARLS WITNESSED PERNEM WITNESSES HIGHEST RAINFALL IMD WARNS OF THUNDERSTORMS; ORANGE ALERT ISSUED

1 min

Setback for tribals; 900 land ownership claims rejected

GOVT ISSUES SANADS TO 871 CLAIMANTS

2 mins

Optical cables, 2 tempos damaged in Porvorim fire

Optical cable worth Rs 1 crore was gutted while two tempos were damaged in a fire outside the godown of the Ethernet Express company near the KTC bus depot at Porvorim.

1 min

Govt Now Mulls Competency Tests for Classes V & VIII

As the Central government scrapped the No Detention Policy for Class V and VIII last year, the Goa government is likely to introduce competency-based tests for these grades from the current academic year.

1 min

70 per cent of Goa govt websites still vulnerable

Even as a nationwide cyber threat advisory has been issued in the wake of rising Indo-Pak digital hostilities, most of Goa's government websites continue to remain exposed to cyber threats with no basic security protocols in place and overdue for compulsory audits.

1 min

Aarohan Social Innovation Awards announced

Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, announced the launch of the fourth edition of its Aarohan Social Innovation Awards.

1 min

AM/NS India Inaugurates Navchetan School in Hazira

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) marked a significant milestone in its community development initiatives with the inauguration of the newly developed Navchetan International School in Junagam, Hazira, Surat.

1 min

Gujarat Wins 13 Medals at Khelo India Youth Games 2025

In the recently held Khelo India Youth Games, Gujarat athletes delivered remarkable performances, showcasing the state's sporting excellence by securing 13 medals across different events.

1 min

Surat Records ₹7,486cr LGD Imports

Despite its status as India's epicentre of lab-grown diamond production, Surat has shocked the industry by importing ₹7,486 crore worth of lab-grown rough diamonds (LGD) over the past year—a move that has stirred debate in the midst of a global recession and a slump in natural diamond demand.

1 min

Surat Hosts Tourism Conclave 2025 to Boost South Gujarat Tourism

In a powerful push to position South Gujarat as a prominent tourism hub, the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) and the Tourism Department of the Government of Gujarat jointly organized the 'Tourism Conclave 2025' in Surat.

1 min

Congress Seeks Relief for Surat Diamond Workers Amid Slump

As the diamond city of Surat reels under an unrelenting recession in its core industry, the Surat City District Congress Committee has sounded the alarm on the growing crisis faced by gemologists and jewellers, including rising incidents of suicide due to financial despair.

1 min

Phase-2 of Chandola Lake Demolition Starts Tuesday

SCALE OF OPERATION | Over 8,000 mud-brick houses are targeted for removal

1 min

Gujarat Restores Power to 7K Villages Within 48 Hours of Unseasonal Storms

Gujarat continues to assert itself as the nation's growth engine while demonstrating exceptional disaster preparedness.

1 min

God does not forget nor forgive so easily: Justice Ramana

In his farewell speech, outgoing Justice Duppala Venkata Ramana of the Madhya Pradesh High Court shared that his transfer from the Andhra Pradesh High Court was carried out with \"ill intention to harass\" him.

2 mins

Rs 25K for helping accident victims; women's hostels in industrial areas

HISTORIC| State Cabinet meeting held for the first time at Rajwada rains sops on Indore

2 mins

High Court quashes Sangh Priy's appointment as GMC commissioner

HC has ordered the return of the 61 employees within 15 days to their original department to ensure no disruption in municipal operations

1 min

SC: 3-yr legal practice must to appear in judicial services exam

Apex court upholds MP High Court order

1 min

History Made: Cabinet Meets at Rajwada

The State Cabinet's meeting, which on Tuesday was held at the Rajwada -- a palace built by the erstwhile Holkar rulers of Indore, went into the pages of history as the city will forever cherish its fond memories.

1 min

Gunfight between LWE & security forces in Balaghat during search operation

Security forces and Left Wing Extremists (LWE), or Naxalites, engaged in a gun-fight in Balaghat on Tuesday, said officials. No casualties were reported.

1 min

Teachers Hired After 2018 to Lose Jobs!

Action to Follow Against Officials Who Cleared Ineligible Candidates

1 min

Rajnath in Lucknow after 'Sindoor' Row

On May 20, 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made his first public appearance in Lucknow following the successful execution of Operation Sindoor.

1 min

"UP, Bihar govt schools rank among worst"

Mayawati Questions UP's Education Policy Amid Declining School Enrollments

1 min

CM Yogi hails 'Operation Sindoor' as national pride

25 years of hospital's journey praised, but focus veered into political symbolism

1 min

UP struggles to meet newborn survival targets

Only 24.5% newborns breastfed within first hour (NFHS-5) vs global standards

1 min

ITI Chalo Abhiyan' to enhance youth skills

149 government ITIs to offer industry-aligned courses in partnership with Tata Technologies

1 min

13,294 Deceased Found on Ration Lists in Ghazipur

Majority of the fake entries over 12,800 belonged to rural areas

1 min

'Skull Collector' serial killer convicted

Victims' heads boiled, labeled, and buried at pig farm, per confession.

1 min

Massive fire engulfs 70 cloth godowns

No casualties reported, but estimated losses exceed ₹5 crore.

1 min

UP ATS busts ISI spy ring, 21 under watch

Probe reveals religious extremism used to recruit youth for espionage

1 min

Interactive Session on Menopause

A one-day interactive session focused not only on menopause but also on emotional well-being, lifestyle management, and preventive care strategies, was held at Manipal Hospital in Mysuru on Tuesday.

1 min

5 from K'taka among 103 Amrit stations

Five railway stations in Karnataka will be among the 103 ‘Amrit stations’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate on May 22 from Bikaner in Rajasthan.

1 min

Rahul Gandhi's 'khata-khat' economics crashing under its own weight

Rahul Gandhi's \"khata-khat economics\" is crashing under its own weight in Karnataka, the BJP said on Tuesday, alleging that the Congress' poll promises of cash doles in the state have turned out to be \"hollow and false\" when it comes to delivery.

1 min

Woman Files False Case Against Cop

A case filed against Nelamangala Rural police station head constable Girijesh has taken a dramatic turn, as investigations have revealed that the allegations made by the complainant were false and motivated by personal grudge, police sources confirmed.

1 min

Modi Govt's Failure to Ensure Security Led to Massacre of 26 in Pahalgam

WAR OF WORDS

2 mins

'In BJP model, money is in hands of select rich'

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday said that the BJP follows a model under which select rich people get entire money and resources, whereas in the Congress' model, money is put into the bank accounts and the pockets of the poor.

1 min

Rains batter B'luru: HDK slams Cong for 'gross negligence'

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Karnataka government, accusing it of \"gross negligence\" as Bengaluru reels under incessant rains.

1 min

Renukaswamy murder: Actor Darshan appears in court

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and other accused appeared before a city court on Tuesday in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case.

1 min

Normal life disrupted as rains continue to pound Bengaluru

Heavy downpour in Bengaluru for the past 36 hours threw life out of gear here on Tuesday as well.

1 min

Vaamshi crowned Miss Universe Karnataka

The prestigious Miss Universe Karnataka pageant made a dazzling debut at the King's Court, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru.

1 min

Tea for one: A brew of loss & lasting love

MEMOIR

1 min

Andhra Cabinet Forms Sub-Committee to Monitor Agriculture, Prices

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday formed a sub-committee comprising six ministers to monitor agricultural produce, ensure remunerative prices for farmers, and track the prices of essential commodities, said a government source.

1 min

Two crore people should join Yoga Day celebrations in AP: CS

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand exhorted people to participate en masse in the International Yoga Day on June 21, with at least two crore attendees in related events across the state.

1 min

Andhra Pradesh CM to embark on three-day visit of New Delhi from May 22

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will embark on a three-day visit to New Delhi from May 22, the state government said on Tuesday.

1 min

Telugu Varsity Will Be a Hub for Research & Culture

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Cinematography, Kandula Durgesh, has expressed happiness over the state cabinet's approval for reviving the Telugu University in Rajamahendravaram.

1 min

HMWSSB MD Reviews Progress of Zone-3 Sewer Network Project

Surprised by the non-utilization of 10 MLD capacity reservoirs built a decade ago in Shaikpet, Ashok Reddy instructed officials to bring them into use immediately and identify areas that can benefit from improved water supply

1 min

Telangana Farmer Commission urges Centre to withdraw GM rice approval

The Telangana Farmer Commission Chairman, Kodandareddy, has strongly opposed the central government's recent approval of genetically modified (GM) rice.

1 min

Dalit groups demand reinstallation of Buddha statue in Raalla Bhorigam

Tensions continue to rise in Raalla Bhorigam, a village in Mudhole Mandal of Nirmal district, following the desecration and forcible removal of a Gautama Buddha statue installed by members of the Mala community.

2 mins

Horticulture department faces critical shortage of field officers in state

• Only 100 officers managing the entire state • The last time recruitment took place was in 1982

1 min

GITAM Signs MoU With WE HUB To Empower Women-Led MSMEs

The launch event saw enthusiastic participation from Sita Pallacholla, CEO of WE HUB, along with VDC coaches, members of the Entrepreneurs Club, faculty, department heads, and an energetic group of BBA student volunteers

1 min

Key Varsities Plagued by Leadership Vacuum

The appointment of permanent vice chancellors at APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and Digital University of Kerala remains unresolved as the tenures of interim vice chancellors in both institutions approach their end.

1 min

Fight On For Third Term, Claims CPM

Kerala's ruling Left Democratic Front is intensifying its campaign for a third consecutive term, buoyed by claims of developmental strides and political stability.

1 min

ED rejects bribery claim

The Enforcement Directorate has firmly rejected bribery allegations made by Aneesh Babu, the complainant implicated in a case involving a senior ED official and three others.

2 mins

Notice to Tharoor on BJP leader's plea

Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, asking him to respond to a revision petition filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar, challenging the dismissal of his defamation complaint.

1 min

Vijayan asks PM to restore ED credibility

CAUGHT RED-HANDED | ED corruption has so far been hearsay, but now the agency officials have been caught in the act

2 mins

State challenges Waqf law over autonomy

The Kerala Waqf Board, in its affidavit, described the provisions as a direct infringement on religious autonomy and a deviation from secular principles

1 min

LDF Has Turned State Into Drugs Hub, Says Opposition Leader

The State's Debt Burden Is On Track To Reach Rs 6 Lakh Crore

1 min

Kerala Braces for Monsoon in Two Days

A red alert has been declared for Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts

1 min

Talk peace, target terror

What remains troubling is the global community's lukewarm reaction to Pakistan's complicity in the Pahalgam attack.

2 mins

Is the BJP concerned about getting caste equations right?

That the BJP controls the Mahayuti government and will be steering the alliance in the upcoming civic polls is clear to all the Mahayuti partners

3 mins

Long-term, coordinated plan needed, not instant reaction

We must also recognise an unpleasant fact of modern life that terrorism probably can never be fully eradicated, but it can be minimised

4 mins

Rivers, too, can retaliate

Many years ago, a national daily carried a striking half-page photograph on its front page. It showed how a powerful politician had brazenly diverted the course of a river in Himachal Pradesh to provide easy access to a resort he and his partner had built.

2 mins

Japan PM Caught in Sticky Rice

Stirring the Pot

1 min

Win for Trump on deporting Venezuelans

The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to revoke legal protections for thousands of Venezuelans, The Hill reported.

1 min

Now, US halts extra $60 mn Harvard aid

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Monday it is terminating an additional $60 million in federal grants to Harvard University.

1 min

Indian Climbs Nepal Peak, Dies on Descent

An Indian climber died after summiting Mt Lhotse, the world's fourth highest mountain in the Himalayas.

1 min

Mystery Over Monkeys 'Kidnapping' Monkeys

| simian saga

1 min

US N-deal demands 'outrageous': Iran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said U.S. demands that Tehran refrain from enriching uranium are \"excessive and outrageous\", state media reported, voicing doubts whether nuclear talks will lead to an agreement.

1 min

Pak Field Marshal reward for Army chief Gen Munir

Munir was elevated to the highest Army rank for 'exemplary role' in recent conflict with India

1 min

UK suspends trade talks with Israel as Gaza attacks intensify

The British government says it is suspending free trade negotiations with Israel and has leveled new sanctions targeting West Bank settlements as it criticizes Israel's military actions in Gaza.

1 min

Curbs on Russia as talks crawl

UKRAINE IMPASSE | EU, UK impose major sanctions on Moscow after Trump's discussions with Putin fail to achieve any breakthrough in peace efforts

2 mins

MI Look To Seal Playoffs Spot

PREVIEW | Hardik Pandya's men will be eyeing victory against struggling DC

2 mins

Ahmedabad to host IPL final, Mullanpur two Playoff games

Ahmedabad will host the Indian Premier League's final on June 3 along with Qualifier 2 while Mullanpur will stage the first two play-off games this month, the BCCI announced on Tuesday.

1 min

Rishabh would be first one to admit his failure: Marsh

Rishabh Pant couldn't live up to his reputation of being a bonafide match-winner despite his staggering Rs 27 crore billing and the Lucknow Super Giants skipper would be the first one to admit that he didn't have a great IPL season, teammate Mitchell Marsh said after his team's ouster from the cash-rich league.

1 min

Pant, Pooran buys affected LSG bowling

Ex-SRH coach Tom Moody says Lucknow failed to ace the auction

1 min

Suryavanshi Stars as RR Beat CSK

The 14-year-old slammed a half-century as Royals won by six wickets

1 min

We need to improve a lot, says India coach Marquez

Angry and disappointed with India's 0-0 draw against Bangladesh in the Asian Cup qualifying round match, head coach Manolo Marquez on Tuesday made it clear that his side needs a lot of improvement if they are to qualify for the continental showpiece.

1 min

MG Maratha Clinch Commanding Win Over Lawas Mahad

Goswami Impressed With His Four-Over Spell, Claiming Two Wickets

1 min

MCA Reschedules Big Event

T20 Mumbai League | Wankhede, DY Patil to host matches from June 4 to 12

2 mins

How to cultivate spiritual wellness in children

We invest immense effort into nurturing our children's intelligence, creativity, and physical health. But in that pursuit, we often miss something just as vital: their spiritual wellness.

2 mins

What is hypnotherapy and how does it work?

Talk about hypnosis and most of us immediately picture a shady magician bringing people on stage and making them cluck around like a chicken.

2 mins

Golden era rewind

Simi Garewal and Sharmila Tagore reunite at Cannes 2025 to honour Satyajit Ray's restored classic Aranyer Din Ratri

1 min

Denzel Washington Receives Palme d'Or Award

Actor-director Denzel Washington received an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

1 min

Matching the intensity

Raashii Khanna shares intense behind-the-scenes look, revealing the physical toll of a demanding new role in her upcoming project.

1 min

Blessings before action

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 leads Avinash Tiwary and Medha Shankr attend Rishikesh's Ganga aarti

1 min

CSK may end up at bottom of IPL standings

Vaibhav Sparkles as RR Beat CSK

1 min

75% Crops Depend on Pollination

World Bee Day

1 min

Indian Olympic Association uneasy, aghast

Citing the \"prime importance\" of national events in the context of India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics, the sports ministry has unveiled directives on the procedure and timeline for the conduct of marquee domestic competitions which has caused some discomfort in the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

1 min

Final at Ahmedabad on June 3

IPL 2025 SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

1 min

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