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January 03, 2025

Teen Beaten To Death By Family Of Girl Over Love Affair

A 17-year-old boy was allegedly beaten to death by the family members of the girl he was in a relationship with, which her family strongly opposed.

1 mins

Why should I resign? asks Dhananjay Munde

NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, accused of being the political patron of Beed strongman Walmik Karad, has broken his silence.

1 mins

Drop in tourist arrivals in Goa? State minister slams influencers

Amid reports of a drop in tourists in Goa on New Year's Eve this year, state tourism minister Rohan Khaunte on Thursday said his department was working on a plan to \"expose influencers\" who have tried to misguide people into choosing other destinations.

1 mins

Bhopal's toxic waste: A 40-yr journey

When Mahesh Pal moved to the Nishatpura area in Bhopal in 2000, the gas tragedy that claimed over 5,000 lives in the neighbourhood didn't figure high on his list of concerns.

5 mins

Teen Beaten to Death by Family of Girl, 3 Arrested

The accused were opposed to the victim's relationship with the girl and took the extreme step, said police

1 mins

PMC Refrains From Cutting Water Supply Of Tax Defaulters

{PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTERS}

1 mins

Youth Booked For Creating Ruckus Inside Shaniwar Peth Police Chowki

The Vishrambaug police have lodged a case against a 22-year-old youth for creating a ruckus inside Shaniwar Peth police chowki and abusing policemen after he was detained and told to take a drink test on the night of January 1.

1 mins

MSEDCL extends amnesty scheme deadline to March 31

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has extended the deadline for the Power amnesty scheme until March 31, 2025, for home, commercial, and industrial clients whose power connections were terminated due to outstanding payments.

1 mins

Jitendra Dudi Appointed as New Pune District Collector

Pune district collector Suhas Diwase has been promoted to secretary in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and appointed as the state's Jamavbandi commissioner.

1 mins

PMRDA Handovers Three Land Parcels to PMPML to Develop Additional Depots

Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) on Thursday completed the process to transfer three land parcels to Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML).

1 mins

Family Of Three Dead In Road Accident Near Junnar

A 14-year-old girl and her parents died in a road accident near Otur village, in Junnar taluka on Ahilyanagar-Kalyan Highway on Wednesday.

1 mins

Water tanker vendor, driver arrested for supplying STP water

Following an FIR (first information report) against a private water tanker vendor for supplying sewage treatment plant (STP) water as potable water to the upscale Nyati Elysia Housing Society in Kharadi, the police arrested two accused, Srinivas Dasari and Ajay Dasari, who were remanded to judicial custody on Friday.

1 mins

PIFF to be held between Feb 13-20

The 23rd Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) will be held between February 13-20, 2025.

1 mins

Kolhapur man declared dead by docs walks home two weeks later

ON DECEMBER 16, ULPE, WHO RESIDES IN KASABA-BAWADA AREA OF KOLHAPUR CITY, SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK

1 mins

PMC's failure to monitor water tanker movements fuels concerns

Recently, water sourced from STP was supplied as drinking water in Kharadi society

3 mins

MIT-WPU's STeRG team launches space payload

The Space Technology Research Group (STeRG) at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune, has successfully launched its first-ever space payload, STeRG-P1.0.

1 mins

Sharad Pawar, Chhagan Bhujbal to share dias

A day after Asha Kaki, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar's mother, expressed hope that the Pawars should reconcile their differences, after she offered prayers at the Lord Vitthal temple in Pandharpur, and senior NCP leader Praful Patel echoed her sentiment, Yugendra Pawar, NCP (SP) leader and Ajit Pawar's nephew, said the first move for unity should be made by \"those who exited the party\".

2 mins

Why should I resign from cabinet: Dhananjay Munde

Sena (UBT) says Walmik Karad case should be tried outside Beed; CM urges Nikam to prosecute case

2 mins

Ladki Bahin scheme: State govt set to trim list of beneficiaries

The party is over for a section of women who managed to make it to the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana's list of beneficiaries despite being ineligible for it.

1 mins

Mantralaya security system gets a massive upgrade

The security system at Mantralaya, the state secretariat, is getting a massive upgrade.

1 mins

State to return 4,849-acre land to 963 farmers

In what is being seen as a big relief to farmers, already reeling under debts, the state government has decided to give back the agricultural lands that it had taken from them, for default on loans.

1 mins

No need for further court monitoring in Pansare case: HC

The Bombay high court on Thursday ruled that there was no further need to monitor the investigation into the murder of Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Govind Pansare as the only aspect that remained to be probed was tracing two absconding accused.

1 mins

Police Release Posters of 3 Absconding Accused

After facing sharp criticism for its inept functioning, the Beed police have released posters of three accused - Sudarshan Ghule (26), Krushna Andhale (30) and Sudhir Sangle (23) in the murder of Massajog village sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh.

1 mins

Public Entities To Automatically Grant Nod To Lay Optical Fibre

Public entities will now automatically grant permissions for laying optical fibre in rural areas under the BharatNet Project after the central government designated it as a \"special project\" in \"public interest\" under the Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024, effective January 1.

1 mins

Amritpal's aides set to launch party on Jan 14

Associates of radical Sikh leader Amritpal Singh are set to launch a political party on January 14, an aide of the jailed Khadoor Sahib MP said on Thursday, with an event being planned to coincide with the \"Mela Maghi\" in the holy city of Muktsar Sahib in Punjab.

1 mins

Right to property is a human and constitutional right: SC

A PERSON CANNOT BE DEPRIVED OF THEIR PROPERTY WITHOUT COMPENSATION BEING PAID, THE TOP COURT SAID

2 mins

Can't cancel deal with Adani sans evidence: Naidu

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said his government cannot unilaterally cancel solar power purchase agreements signed by the previous administration, despite a US federal bribery indictment against billionaire Gautam Adani and his company over allegations connected to the contract.

1 mins

Modi Terms New Orleans Terror Attack 'Cowardly'

India on Thursday condemned the assault by an Islamic State (IS)-inspired US Army veteran in New Orleans that killed 15 people and injured more than 30, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi denouncing the incident as a \"cowardly terrorist attack\".

1 mins

Dual centres of power not to anyone's advantage: J&K CM

Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the system of dual power centres in Jammu & Kashmir was to nobody's advantage - making a push again for the restoration of statehood for a region that has been a Union territory since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

1 mins

Tribunals can restore property to abandoned parents, says SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that tribunals constituted under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, are empowered to order the restoration of property to parents if their children fail to fulfil their obligation of care.

2 mins

Man can't claim ownership of wife's body: HC

Respecting a woman's bodily autonomy is not just a legal obligation but also a moral imperative of the husband, the High Court said

2 mins

Modi's New Year Resolutions Are 'Jumlas': Cong

The Congress on Thursday alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi has no solution to the economic turmoil created by its government as it cited economic data on gold loans, private consumption, food inflation and household liabilities.

1 mins

Union Minister Backs Husband Amid Row

Apna Dal (S) president and Union minister of state Anupriya Patel on Thursday backed her husband, UP minister Ashish Patel, over corruption charges against him.

1 mins

Prashant Kishor booked over BPSC protest

Former political strategist and Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Thursday began an indefinite hunger strike at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna to press the demand for the cancellation and fresh conduct of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) prelims exam.

1 mins

CJI-Led Bench to Hear Bhojshala Survey Petition

The Supreme Court's proceedings in connection with the 1991 Act gained additional dimensions as another bench referred a separate matter related to a scientific survey of the Bhojshala monument in Madhya Pradesh to the CJI-led bench.

1 mins

CJI-LED BENCH TO HEAR BHOJSHALA SURVEY PETITION

The Supreme Court on Thursday tagged All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and parliamentarian Asaduddin Owaisi's petition with a series of cases, some challenging the validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, and others advocating for its strict enforcement.

2 mins

Bolstering of trade ties in focus as Iranian minister visits India

Iran's deputy foreign minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi is visiting India for talks aimed at resuming energy trade, which stopped in 2019 because of US sanctions, and exploring options for ramping up non-oil trade.

1 mins

Punjab DSP dismissed over Bishnoi interview

The Punjab government on Thursday dismissed deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Gursher Singh Sandhu on charges of facilitating the recording of an interview with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi by a TV channel while Bishnoi was in the custody of the CIA in Kharar.

2 mins

CBI Books Its Officer, 7 Others in Bribery Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked its deputy superintendent of police, BM Meena, who is part of the banking securities fraud branch in Mumbai, for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes through middlemen and hawala channels in lieu of favours granted to individuals under the agency's scanner for bank fraud.

1 mins

NIA Court Convicts 28 for Killing ABVP Member in UP's Kasganj

A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Lucknow on Thursday convicted 28 individuals in the murder case of 23-year-old Chandan Gupta, who was killed in a communal clash in Kasganj district of Uttar Pradesh during the \"Tiranga yatra\" on the Republic Day in 2018, a lawyer familiar with the matter said.

2 mins

Rahul Lauds Former PM Singh in Newsletter

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh was a leader in his own league, Congress lawmaker Rahul Gandhi said in his newsletter released on Thursday, reflecting on the late technocrat's accomplishments and leadership.

1 mins

Sambhal Mosque's Survey Report Submitted In Court

A court-appointed advocate commissioner on Thursday submitted a survey report of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal in the court of civil judge (senior division) in a sealed packet.

1 mins

Anna Varsity Sexual Assault Case Is Being Politicised: HC Judge

The Madras high court on Thursday said the case of sexual assault of an engineering student at Anna University last month was being politicised with those protesting lacking any genuine concerns for women's safety.

1 mins

New Kerala, Bihar governors sworn-in

Arif Mohammad Khan and Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar took oath as governors of Bihar and Kerala on Thursday, days after President Droupadi Murmu announced appointment of new governors in five states.

2 mins

23-Year-Old Killed for Refusing Song Request at NYE Party

A New Year's celebration in Mira Road descended into chaos and bloodshed, when an argument over a song request took a deadly turn.

1 mins

Punjab DSP Dismissed Over Bishnoi Interview

1 mins

DRDO to play key role in defence reforms: Rajnath

A day after India declared 2025 as the year of defence reforms with an aim to transform the military into a technologically advanced force, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will play a \"crucial role\" in achieving the set objectives.

1 mins

TMC Councillor Gunned Down, Mamata Alleges 'Negligence' by Police

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Dulal Sarkar was shot dead at Malda district in West Bengal on Thursday morning, police said, adding that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.

1 mins

ICJ's climate action ruling can send a strong message

After filing a strong objection to the underwhelming climate finance agreement at the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, India again slammed developed countries for their lacklustre commitment to climate action at the Hague.

3 mins

The battle to beat the heat

The warming levels reached in 2024 are a warning. The time for climate action is now

2 mins

Urban renewal with street vendor haats

Indian cities face a multitude of challenges, and among them is the persistent issue of unregulated streets and street vending that demand better management and organisation.

3 mins

Why Delhi Is Building Bridges With The Gulf

The changing global landscape—marked by a perceived rebalancing with the U.S., Russia's setbacks in Syria, and a weaker Iran juxtaposed with a stronger Israel—offers new opportunities for India's ties with GCC

4 mins

Filling the gaps in school education

The UDISE (Unified District Information System for Education)-Plus data on enrolment and drop-out in schools paints a sobering picture of school education in the country.

1 mins

US Army soldier killed in Tesla Cybertruck explosion

The person who died in the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck packed with explosives outside President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel was an active-duty US Army soldier, three US officials told The Associated Press on Thursday.

1 mins

New Orleans attacker acted alone: FBI

It just took a moment to register, it was just so frightening - it was like something out of a horror movie. K STRICKLIN, A witness

5 mins

Court rejects bail petition of Hindu priest Das again

● He [Chinmoy Das] faces serious charges like sedition and others involving the security and sovereignty of our country. MOFIZUL HAQUE BHUIYAN, Public Prosecutor

1 mins

10 People Wounded in NY Shooting

A group of men fired at least 30 gunshots into a crowd gathered outside a nightclub in New York's Queens on New Year's Day, injuring 10 people.

1 mins

Musk calls for fresh UK elections in sharp Starmer attack

Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk called for fresh UK elections in the latest sign of how Donald Trump's incoming US administration could be a thorn in the side of Keir Starmer's government.

2 mins

Impeached Prez Yoon Vows To 'Fight To The End'

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol issued a defiant statement to his conservative supporters gathered outside his residence in the capital of Seoul, vowing to \"fight to the end\" against what he called \"anti-state forces\", as law enforcement prepared to detain him over last month's martial law decree.

1 mins

Police Raid Jeju Air Over Crash, Ban CEO From Leaving S. Korea

South Korean police raided the offices of Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport on Thursday as they step up a probe into the fatal crash of a Boeing 737-800 that killed 179 people.

1 mins

Rice export prices extend fall on muted demand, weak rupee

Top exporter India's rice prices fell for a third straight week to a 17-month low on weak demand and depreciation in the rupee to a record low.

1 mins

Manufacturing Growth Hits 12-Month Low in Dec

India's manufacturing sector growth fell to a 12-month low in December, as new business orders and production expanded at softer rates, a monthly survey said on Thursday.

1 mins

Sensex Rallies Nearly 2% on Gains in Financials, Auto

The Nifty surged 1.88% to 24,188.65 as 48 of its constituents closed in the green

1 mins

India-EFTA pact to be implemented by end of 2025: Goyal

The implementation process of free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA is progressing fast and is expected to come into force before the end of this year, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.

1 mins

M&M, Tata Motors ride EVs to become first to win auto PLI

Tata Motors Ltd and Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) Ltd on Thursday became India's first automakers to secure production incentives for the automotive sector, marking a key moment for the scheme that had a tepid start.

2 mins

Waaree Energies Bags 150 MWP Solar Project

Waaree Energies on Thursday said it has secured an order to supply solar modules totalling a capacity of 150 MWp for a major renewable project in India.

1 mins

India's Textile Exports Grow 7% to Over $21 Billion During April-October

India's textiles and apparel exports, including handicrafts, grew 7% during the April-October period to $21.35 billion, the government said on Thursday.

1 mins

White-Collar Hiring Up 9% in Dec, Says Report

White-collar hiring activity in December witnessed a 9% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, driven by high-skill and strategic roles, a report said on Thursday.

1 mins

Steel norms set by BIS incorporated in QCO

This exercise is continuing towards the goal of formulating standards for all the steel consumed in the country

1 mins

Banks Ask RBI To Ease Cash Crunch With FX Swaps

The Requests Came After An Indicator For Front-End Currency Borrowing Costs Surged On Monday

2 mins

Lakshya Cup: Babuta highlights rich roster

The 15th edition of the RR Lakshya Cup will take place on January 4 and 5 at the Karnala Sports Academy in Panvel.

1 mins

Jesus Strikes Again in Arsenal Victory

Gabriel Jesus is determined to keep scoring as Arsenal look to end their more than 20-year wait for a Premier League title.

1 mins

Focus on speed, new mantra for Arjuna-winning wrestler Aman

Having lost to Japan's wrestlers at Asiad and Olympics, Paris medallist says his training stint in Japan was an eye opener

3 mins

Decider: All to play for, but all not playing

While Australia have recovered from a poor start, it has been the opposite for India in the series so far

3 mins

Cummins Hints He May Skip Tour Of Sri Lanka

Australia captain Pat Cummins hinted that he may skip the tour of Sri Lanka later this month to be present for the birth of his second child.

1 mins

The transition is upon India: What will it lead to?

It's been coming for a while but now, it truly feels like the transition is upon us.

3 mins

Diljit Meets PM Modi, Gets 2025's First Iconic Insta Collab

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh kick-started the new year with a \"memorable meeting\" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday.

1 mins

Prarambh 2025: Nurturing gen-next in music and fine arts

Arghya Indian Classical Music and Fine Arts Foundation, a platform for promoting Indian classical music and fine arts, is organising Prarambh 2025, a unique musical meet.

1 mins

MrBeast's partner 'wins' proposal

Popular American YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast (26) is engaged to his girlfriend, South African content creator Thea Booysen (27).

1 mins

Want to create music that resonates across generations: Zaeden on his 'superstar era'

From his early days as a DJ and record producer to becoming a singer-songwriter, Zaeden has consistently explored new sounds while staying connected to his roots.

1 mins

Move over Ricky Gervais! Nikki Glaser set to give Hollywood stars a rough time at Golden Globes

American stand-up comedian-actor Nikki Glaser, who is best known for her roasts, is all set to take the stage at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards and deliver a scathing opening monologue on Sunday.

1 mins

Would love to collaborate on an Indian film: Xiumin

Indian fans of South Korean singer-actor Xiumin were pleasantly surprised when he greeted them in Hindi with the words \"Meri aashiqui tum hi ho\" (a reference to a popular track from the 2013 film Aashiqui 2) at the K-Town Festival in Mumbai a couple of weeks back.

1 mins

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