The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - March 27, 2025

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March 27, 2025

Plea on FIR on Justice Varma Cash Case Listed

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused an urgent mentioning of a plea seeking a direction to Delhi Police to lodge an FIR over the alleged discovery of semi-burnt stash of cash from the official residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma.

1 min

'Muslims safe if Hindus are'

RELIGIOUS SAFETY | UP CM vows to restore every temple in Sambhal, asserting that over 54 pilgrimage sites have been identified

2 mins

Delhi Terms USCIRF Report 'Motivated'

India has lashed out at a report by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and said its \"persistent\" attempts to cast aspersions on the country's vibrant multicultural society reflect a \"deliberate\" agenda rather than a genuine concern for religious freedom.

1 min

RBI Call For Synergy Against Terror Financing, Money Laundering

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said threats from money laundering and terror financing to the national and global financial systems are continuously evolving and becoming more sophisticated primarily due to technological advancements.

2 mins

SC Slams Order of Allahabad HC

The Bench, called the order \"shocking,\" criticised its observations as displaying \"total insensitivity\"

1 min

Colouring it a gorgeous positive: “I dig black”

“Black is beautiful. Black is gorgeousness. That I dig black.” This was how Kerala Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan said in an open letter Wednesday when she had to face discrimination due to her skin colour and gender.

1 min

Shinde Sees BMC Elections in October

Expressing his resolve to make Mumbai free from illegal hoardings and banners, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde indicated that the elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will be held in October this year.

1 min

Trump Accuses Russia of Dragging Feet on Ukraine Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump told the right-wing cable channel Newsmax on Tuesday that while he believes Russia \"wants to see an end\" to the war in Ukraine, Moscow may be deliberately delaying a peace agreement.

1 min

Second summons for Kunal Kamra

The Khar Police have rejected Kunal Kamra's plea seeking seven days' time to appear for questioning.

2 mins

Hawala operator collected ₹600cr from Dadar shop

ED takes custody of Alpesh Khara till April 1; says Dadar showroom cashier's statements implicate him

1 min

Wankhede Defamation Suit Against Woman

Indian Revenue Service officer Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation suit against a woman, accusing her of damaging his reputation through false and baseless claims on social media.

1 min

Cong Urges Governor to Dismiss Govt

The Congress has appealed to Governor CP Radhakrishnan to dismiss the government for \"failing\" to maintain law and order in the state, the party's state chief Harshvardhan Sapkal said on Wednesday.

1 min

New policy to encourage innovative architecture

Mumbai, known for its iconic colonial-era buildings, will soon see a boost in architectural landmarks as the government has introduced a policy to encourage the development of unique structures.

1 min

Disha Salian: Chaos in both houses

Both houses of legislatures on Wednesday saw chaos over the Disha Salian case on Wednesday, with ruling party MLAs demanding an investigation into Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray.

1 min

Budget Session Ends Amid Chaos, Disorder

Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday prorogued both houses of the legislature at the end of the over three-week-long budget session, which witnessed noisy scenes over the demand for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, Nagpur violence, Kunal Kamra and Disha Salian.

1 min

Jadhav furious over delay in picking LoP

The second budget session of the Mahayuti government has concluded, but the Leader of the Opposition in the assembly has still not been announced.

1 min

Civic bodies failed to collect 41% of all garbage in 2021-22

CAG REPORT | Findings raise concerns over poor performance in collecting waste management charges; says steps must be taken to make improvements

2 mins

At ₹64,008 crore, gender budget provision is 8.45% of total outlay

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday said the government allocated Rs64,008 crore for gender-specific initiatives in the 2025-26 budget, seeking to allay concerns over the reduced allocation for the Ladki Bahin Yojana in the annual financial plan.

1 min

Marshals likely to go due to complaints

The BMC's one-year contract with clean-up marshals is set to expire on April 5. However, it is unlikely to be extended following complaints from several wards, with residents accusing the marshals of overcharging and extorting money.

1 min

Infant's body found in garbage bin at airport

The body of a one-year-old was found inside a garbage bin in a restroom at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday night.

1 min

Growel's Mall shuts following HC order

Verdict backs pollution control board; it had issued closure notice for failure to get environmental nod

2 mins

Rane Says Letter on Coastal Road Land Use Misconstrued

Activist had taken objection to Rane's letter to BMC; latter says have asked for revenue sharing if there is probability

1 min

Lake levels drop to 38%; heat cause for concern

BASIC NEED | Civic officials say stock enough for four months; rising mercury is worry as evaporation could lead to depletion

1 min

Not entire Azad Maidan for protests: Area set apart

The state government told the Bombay High Court on Wednesday that it would notify an area in the Azad Maidan ground in south Mumbai to hold morchas or protests.

1 min

Debris on call for bulk generators

In a major step to curb illegal dumping of construction debris, the BMC has started a 'debris on call' service for bulk generators comprising builders and contractors.

1 min

Illegal Buildings Near Airport Must Go in Four Weeks, Says HC

The Bombay High Court has given the BMC and the Mumbai Suburban District Collector four weeks to remove the unauthorized portions of identified structures near Mumbai International Airport that violate safety norms and pose a risk to aircraft.

1 min

New Bill to Safeguard Job Seekers' Interests

The Maharashtra Private Placement Agency (Regulation) Bill, 2025 has been passed in both houses of the legislature, creating a safer and more transparent system for job seekers in the state.

1 min

No room for 173 unlicensed hawkers at Colaba Causeway

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday asked the Colaba Causeway Tourism Hawkers Stall Union whether it would vacate 173 unlicensed hawkers, who are its members, or should the court pass the orders to the effect.

1 min

HC Seeks Action Plan to Curb Illegal Hoardings

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed the State Advocate General Birendra Saraf to submit a detailed action plan to ensure stricter enforcement against illegal hoardings across Maharashtra.

1 min

Residents move SHRC over toxic air from dumping ground

It also impacts Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, which is home to thousands of migratory birds

1 min

100% Placement for IIM's '25 Batch

GOLD STRIKE | 10% rise in total job offers; 198 companies participated, up from 180 last year; Microsoft offers highest package of ₹54 lakh

1 min

Court Extends Mental Evaluation of RPF Constable

After over a month in Thane Mental Hospital for abnormal behavior, the District Mental Health Review Board has recommended extending dismissed Railway Police Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh Chaudhary's stay by another month for further evaluation.

1 min

100 Years of Yogic Excellence with Book Launch

Kaivalyadhama, an institution dedicated to the promotion of yoga and holistic education, recently marked its centenary with the launch of a coffee table book 'Kaivalyadhama — Synergising Yogic Traditions and Wisdom' at Priyadarshni Academy's 41st Anniversary Literary Awards & Educational Scholarships Function.

1 min

CAG-IIM MoU to enhance audit training, research

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai to launch a specialised training programme aimed at enhancing the auditing skills of CAG officials.

1 min

Reflective plate on bicycle helps crack kidnapping, murder case

The Kandivali police have solved the case of a 4-year-old boy's abduction and murder, which occurred in Kandivali West on March 22.

1 min

Shivaji Park residents to move HC against BMC for pollution neglect

Fed up by the lackadaisical approach of the BMC towards implementing measures directed by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to address the issue of air pollution, the residents are set to file a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Bombay High Court.

1 min

Release bizman held under EPF Act: HC

The Bombay High Court ordered the release of a businessman detained at Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail, ruling that authorities cannot confine a person in a criminal prison when the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Act mandates civil imprisonment.

1 min

CR to run 854 specials; IRCTC launches air tour packages

Central Railway will run 854 summer special trains, including 278 unreserved ones, to manage extra passenger rush.

1 min

City's only Parsi Museum to reopen today after restoration

The Framji Dadabhoy Alpaiwalla Museum at Khareghat Colony, Hughes Road (N S Patkar Road), the only centre in Mumbai that showcases Parsi-Zoroastrian history, will reopen today after extensive restoration and upgradation.

1 min

Not a single inch of Dharavi land given to Adani: Shelar

The Dharavi Redevelopment Project is the only project in Mumbai that ensures housing for even ineligible slum dwellers within the city.

1 min

25-yr-old killed after being hit by express train

A 25-year-old man died after being hit by an express train while crossing the railway track at Bhiwandi Road railway station on Tuesday.

1 min

Toddler abducted in broad daylight from Taloja village

A two-and-a-half-year-old girl was abducted by an unidentified person in broad daylight on Tuesday from the Devicha Pada area of Taloja village.

1 min

45-yr-old shot dead at construction site in Panvel

Senior police inspector Nitin Thakarey said they are trying to trace the victim's relatives

1 min

Man arrested for MHADA flat fraud

The Borivali Police have arrested Arvind Prabhakar Kulkarni for allegedly duping a man under the pretext of securing a MHADA flat.

1 min

TISS protesters demand scholar's recall

Activists and student groups staged a protest outside the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai on Tuesday, demanding the revocation of the suspension of Dalit PhD research scholar Ramdas P.S.

1 min

SPP removal: HC seeks state's reply

PAYAL TADVI SUICIDE CASE

1 min

CM Assures End to 'Colonial Regime' in Mira Bhayandar

There are vast stretches of land in Mira Bhayandar which still remain the property of a British-era private entity even after decades of achieving Independence.

1 min

Bihar Day event in Navi Mumbai

Biharis in Mumbai celebrated Bihar Day to mark the 113th foundation day of the state.

1 min

Court grants maternity home audit extension

PROBE DELAY | HC-appointed 8-member panel seeks 4-month extension for social audit of BMC maternity homes

2 mins

Falling income, illiteracy, lack of health care plague sex workers

FPJ EXCLUSIVE | Insights into Pune's red light area's sex workers' struggle, shame & survival

5 mins

Initiative for ‘Nation Building’ by Army and PBG

'Yugantar 2047' organised to motivate the youth to join the Indian Army got a spontaneous response on Monday, Mar 25, in the city.

1 min

Bansode joins Gorhe

Both Maha Assembly & Council's deputy chiefs now from Pune dist

1 min

Kohinoor Group MD Unveils Youthville for City Youths

Kohinoor Group Managing Director Krishnakumar Goyal and his wife Rajbala Goyal inaugurated Youthville on Wednesday, a modern living space designed for students and working professionals in Pune.

1 min

Shirwal Police Bust Gang Behind Pig Theft

Shirwal Police have busted a gang involved in the theft of 183 pigs in Khandala taluka's Palashi village, officials said on Wednesday.

1 min

Agarwal Samaj Federation Organises 'Hasya Ganga'

On the occasion of Holi, the Agarwal Samaj Federation organised the National Hindi Humorist Poet Conference 'Hasya Ganga' at Balgandharva Rangmandir.

1 min

Lok Adalat resolves 7.5k cases

As per the order of the Maharashtra State Legal Service Tribunal, Mumbai, Nanded District Legal Service Tribunal organised a national Lok Adalat chaired by Principal District Judge M G Vedpathak recently.

1 min

The Lok Adalat

The Lok Adalat helped resolve 7,558 cases and ₹25.39 crore has been collected through mediation

1 min

Heavy vehicle traffic still continues in DGP Nagar

Despite the permanent closure of heavy vehicle traffic in the DGP Nagar area, heavy vehicles continue to ply on this road.

1 min

Cultural Programme for Jail Inmates

A cultural programme ‘Jeewan Gaane Gaatach Rahave’ was organised at the Central Jail on Tuesday.

1 min

City faces water crisis again

The city is facing an acute water scarcity at the advent of summer due to the irregular water supply.

1 min

Journalism seminar at KBCNMU

Impartial, objective and transparent journalism is the core of democracy, stated Vice-Chancellor V.L. Maheshwari at the inauguration of a seminar on \"Development Journalism: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow\" at the University's School of Social Sciences.

1 min

Patriotic musical event in district jail

In an initiative to foster emotional development and instill positive thinking among prisoners, the state's Cultural Affairs Department organised a musical awareness programme titled \"Jeevan Gaan Gaatch Jave\" at Jalgaon District Jail.

1 min

Public safety requires partnership: Collector

PEACE COMMITTEE MEET | Prasad urges society to help police

1 min

Cops bust gang duping banks

The Waluj Police have busted a gang which used to dupe the banks by taking loans on the same trucks several times by changing their registration numbers.

1 min

CID takes over Parbhani custodial death probe

DALIT YOUTH'S DEATH | Suryavanshi died in judicial custody

1 min

Admin Unveils District Water Plan for Summer

The district administration has announced a water shortage plan this year as well.

2 mins

Market Rally Comes To A Halt On Profit-Booking

Markets experienced profit-booking on Wednesday after the recent rally with Sensex losing 728 points and Nifty 182 points.

1 min

Gilts surge on bets of light H1 borrow plan

Government bond prices surged as traders speculated that the Centre would release a light borrowing calendar for the first half of the financial year beginning April after market hours Wednesday, dealers said.

1 min

RBI Imposes Penalties on Punjab & Sind Bk, HDFC Bank

The RBI on Wednesday said it has imposed penalties on HDFC Bank and Punjab & Sind Bank for deficiencies in regulatory compliance.

1 min

Parliament Passes Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill

Parliament on Wednesday passed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which allows bank account holders to have up to four nominees, with the Rajya Sabha approving it by a voice vote.

1 min

MoD inks ₹6,900 cr contracts with Bharat Forge, Tata

FOR ADVANCED ARTILLERY GUN SYSTEMS, HIGH MOBILITY VEHICLES

1 min

Home Loans Decline 9% by Volume in Oct-Dec: Report

Home loans declined 9 per cent by volume and 3 per cent in value terms in the December quarter, a credit information company said on Wednesday.

1 min

Trading in Bharat Global stocks can resume on certain condition: Sebi

With an aim to protect the interests of investors, markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday allowed trading in the shares of Bharat Global Developers Ltd (BGDL) with the condition to disclose key financial numbers including sales, purchases and profit for the financial year 2024-25 before April 15.

1 min

Registered MSMEs May Touch 9 Crore Mark by 2029: Official

The registered MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) in the country are expected to touch 9 crore mark by 2029, a senior government official said on Wednesday.

1 min

One in five ultra-rich Indians wish to migrate abroad

Kotak survey

1 min

India's exports are bound to grow despite global uncertainties: DGFT

India's exports are bound to grow in the coming years despite uncertainties over global trade and tariff, a senior government official said on Wednesday.

1 min

Modi Banks On Households To Rein In A ₹29.6L Crore Debt Pile

A record Rs 29.6 lakh crore ($346 billion) of sovereign bonds are due over the next five years, a result of pandemic-era borrowing and Modi's infrastructure-spending binge, Bloomberg reports.

1 min

Private investment can help India overcome risks

FINMIN REPORT | Resilience, steady growth outlook of economy

1 min

Adani Grp keen to acquire Jaiprakash Associates by insolvency: Sources

Business conglomerate Adani Group has shown interest in acquiring Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) through an insolvency process, according to sources.

1 min

Taking relentless action against bank loan defaulters, fugitives: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said relentless action is being taken against bank loan defaulters, including fugitives, and assured the Rajya Sabha that the government is not lying low in dealing with fraud cases.

1 min

L&T Bags ₹15k Cr Order From QatarEnergy LNG

The $27 billion Indian multinational Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has bagged an ultramega Rs 15,000 crore order from the world's largest LNG producer QatarEnergy LNG.

1 min

TPG-led consortium to acquire 90% stake in Siemens Gamesa's wind biz in India, Lanka

Leading global alternative asset management firm TPG-led consortium has entered into an agreement to acquire a 90 per cent stake in Siemens Gamesa's onshore wind turbine generator manufacturing business in India and Sri Lanka.

1 min

BSE Board to Meet on Sunday to Consider Issue of Bonus Shares

Earlier, the company had issued two bonus shares for every one share held (2:1) in 2022

1 min

NHIT Raises ₹18380 Cr Via Assets Monetisation in IVth Round

National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT) has raised Rs 18,380 crore through monetisation of assets in the fourth round.

1 min

Bharti Airtel Prepays Addl ₹5,985 Crore of High-Cost Spectrum Dues to DoT

Bharti Airtel and subsidiary Bharti Hexacom have prepaid an additional Rs 5,985 crore of high-cost spectrum liabilities to the government, the telco said on Wednesday.

1 min

Maruti Suzuki Board Okays ₹7,410 Crore Investment To Set Up 3rd Plant In Hry

India's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki Ltd, on Wednesday announced an investment of Rs 7,410 crore to build a third factory at Kharkhoda in Haryana, to expand production capacity to meet the rising domestic demand as well as exports.

1 min

How India's Medical Device Industry is Changing Healthcare

India's medical device industry is emerging as a rapidly growing sector, establishing a strong global presence through the expansion of healthcare services and technological innovations.

2 mins

Indices lose on cautious investor-sentiment

Nifty Index opened positive near 23700 zones but failed to hold its opening hour high and dripped lower by around 300 points and touched 23450 zones.

2 mins

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff, Visits Wellington and Secunderabad

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), is on a three-day visit to Wellington and Secunderabad from 25 to 27 March 2025.

1 min

Nadda, Ramesh meet to discuss judicial accountability

BJP president and Leader of House in Rajya Sabha J.P Nadda on Wednesday held a discussion with Congress MP and general secretary Jairam Ramesh on the issue of the recovery of cash from the official residence of former Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma.

1 min

Kaka Baghel in a spot as CBI raids houses

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday conducted extensive searches at 60 locations across Chhattisgarh, Bhopal, Kolkata, and Delhi as part of its probe into the Mahadev Online Book betting network.

1 min

IAF LCA gets boost with US engine supply

In a major boost to indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) production, US defence major GE Aerospace on Wednesday announced delivery of the first of 99 F-404 aircraft engines to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Tejas light combat jet programme.

1 min

Sambhal case: SP MP receives notice

SP MP Ziaur Rahman Barq has alleged that the police and administration in Sambhal are violating the Constitution and misusing the law to suppress dissent.

1 min

Tipplers make beeline for buy 1, get 1 scheme

HIC HIC HURRAH

1 min

Waqf Bill: Spl camp organised for MPs

The Central Government on Wednesday organised a special \"camp\" for all the Members of Parliament in Coordination Room No. 5 where officials were present to explain to the lawmakers the various aspects of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 in detail.

1 min

Halting funds to states not accepting PM Shri unjustified: House panel

Not releasing funds to states, which have not agreed to implement the PM SHRI schools scheme is not factual and justified, a parliamentary panel has noted.

1 min

Heat is on: SP MP Ramji faces Karni ire

RANA SANGA COMMENT

1 min

Row over Mohanlal's pooja for Mammootty

Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal has run into a controversy for performing a puja (offering) in the name of his contemporary Mammootty — another Superstar — at the hill shrine of Sabarimala recently.

1 min

Rahul Jaise... Yogi On Why BJP Wants Him Around

Lingo Bingo | Taking On TN CM Stalin, UP Counterpart Says Country Should Not Be Divided In Name Of Language Or Region

2 mins

Yoga teacher buried alive, body found after 3 months

Three months after a 45-year-old yoga teacher went missing, his body was found in a pit in Charkhi Dadri after a probe revealed that he was \"buried alive\" over a suspected illicit relationship with the wife of one of the four accused, police said on Wednesday.

1 min

TMC Diverting Funds From Hindu OBCs

After the Trinamool government recently informed the Supreme Court it had started a fresh survey to identify OBCs in Bengal, leader of opposition in the West Bengal assembly Suvendu Adhikari accused the state government of appeasement politics to divert funds from Hindu OBCs without proper scientific data to other communities.

1 min

No new taxes; focus on tackling drug menace, health

Punjab budget: No allocation for ₹1k monthly grant to women

1 min

Create grievance redressal mechanism in 2 months

Misleading Ads

1 min

Plea for CBI probe junked

'Honey-trap' allegations in K'taka assembly

1 min

SC: Cutting trees worse than killing humans

RAP | Remark wake-up call for govt, say green activists

1 min

Cancer, diabetes drugs under govt price control may get costlier

Government-controlled medicines, including that of cancer, diabetes, heart-related concerns and other antibiotics, will soon get costlier, sources said on Wednesday, India Today reported.

1 min

Economy set to ride on mining boom: Eco Survey

The Economic Survey 2024-25 has projected growth in Goa's economy for a robust 13.87 per cent in the financial year 2024-25, marginally surpassing the previous year's growth rate of 13.73 per cent in 2023-24.

1 min

Legislators to get ₹100 crore to boost infra

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has proposed to earmark Rs 100 crore for infrastructure projects for each MLA's constituency from the 2025-26 financial year onwards.

1 min

Budget Brings Down Fiscal Heat

No New Taxes Maritime Master Plan for Tourism-Related Activities Unified Pension Scheme to be Implemented Tamnar Project from this Financial Year Experience Certificates of One Year or More from Pvt Firms Valid for LDC Post

2 mins

Tax Holidays for Big Ticket Investments

With big ticket industrial investments in the State drying up in recent years, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has offered extensive tax holidays and other incentives for industry and organisations.

1 min

Soon, better roads, green corridors along highways for a smooth ride

DIGGING TO BE BANNED FOR 5 YRS AFTER ROAD IS TARRED

1 min

Govt to amend law to legalise unauthorised constructions

LAND RIGHTS TO GOANS WHO LACK TITLES SOON

1 min

Goa Bets Big on Luxury Tourism, to Draw High-Spending Tourists

CM Says Focus To Be on Sustainable Tourism

1 min

Sports Promotion Bill, 2025 to be Tabled Soon

As Gujarat sets its sights on hosting the Olympics in the future, the state government is taking a significant step towards strengthening its sports infrastructure.

1 min

GARC Submits First Report to CM Patel

The Chief Minister announced the formation of the Gujarat Administrative Reforms Commission (GARC) in this year's budget, led by Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister Dr. Hasmukh Adhia.

1 min

Botad Tops CM Dashboard Rankings

The Gujarat CM Dashboard has become a key platform to monitor the implementation of various public welfare services in rural areas, talukas, and districts across the state.

1 min

Now, 112 helpline to cover entire state

In 2019, the 112 ERSS (Emergency Response Support System) was introduced to provide Gujarat citizens with a single, efficient point of contact for all emergency services.

1 min

Diamond Workers to Go on Strike from March 30

Wage Cuts

1 min

Illegal activities on SMC plot

Demand action against misuse, including use as open toilet; say urgent need for maintenance and redevelopment

2 mins

Physical Edu Teachers Stage Protest

Permanent Jobs

1 min

3 Gujarat Cops Die in Haryana Road Accident

Three people, including two police officers, were killed on the spot, while a police sub-inspector from the Ramol police station in Ahmedabad was critically injured when the Bolero car in which they were traveling collided with another on Bharatmala Road in Sirsa district of Haryana on early Wednesday morning.

1 min

Ahmedabad to get autonomous neurological institute, says Min

Health Minister Rushikesh Patel announced that an autonomous institute of neurological sciences will be built in Ahmedabad Civil Medicity, which will benefit the treatment and research of ailments affecting the brain and nervous system.

1 min

Minister Orders Probe In Paddy Scam, Seeks Report In 7 Days

With clamour rising over irregularities in paddy procurement, the state government on Wednesday ordered a probe.

1 min

Narmada ghats gasp for breath amid pollution, apathy: Report

A recent survey on Narmada's ghats has painted a grim picture of environmental degradation, lack of basic amenities and serious safety concerns.

1 min

Rs 11 Crore Drainage Bill Scam Exposed in IMC, FIR Registered

A fraud of Rs 11 crore has come to light in the drainage department of the Indore Municipal Corporation.

1 min

'Only God can save someone from cooperative officials'

CM recounts his own experience

2 mins

Journalists' Protection Law Panel Swept Under Carpet After One Meet

Not a single meeting of the committee was held in 16 months, says panel member Shrivastava

1 min

Theatre in MP: Among top 10 but yet to turn professional

WORLD THEATRE DAY TODAY

2 mins

ED Attaches Sharma's Assets Worth Rs 92 Cr

Rs 10 crore cash and 54 kg gold seized from an abandoned SUV solely 'belonged' to Sharma, says ED

1 min

People Getting Better Care Consider Doctors God: CM

Inaugurates Mega Health Camp

1 min

Chikkaballapur Chosen for Pilot Study in Cervical Cancer Elimination Prog

Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Wednesday announced that Chikkaballapur has been chosen for a pilot study on the cervical cancer elimination programme.

1 min

325 Naxals killed in C'garh in one-and-half months: CM

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday said over 325 Naxalites have been killed and more than 2,000 of them have either been arrested or surrendered in one-and-half months in the state.

1 min

PSI Booked in Dowry Harassment

A 27-year-old woman has filed a complaint against her husband, a sub-inspector at the Dharmasthala Police Station, alleging that he physically assaulted her in connection with dowry.

1 min

Couple suffers severe burns in cylinder blast

A 45-year-old man and his wife sustained severe burns allegedly after a gas cylinder blasted at their home on Wednesday morning, police said.

1 min

Min dismisses allegation against meter supply firm

Karnataka Energy Minister K J George on Wednesday dismissed the allegation made by a BJP MLA that a blacklisted company supplies electricity meters in the state.

1 min

B'luru: 2 Cops Held for Taking Bribe to Probe Cyber Fraud

An Assistant Commissioner of Police and an Assistant Sub-Inspector were arrested in Bengaluru on charges of receiving a bribe of Rs two lakh, Lokayukta police said on Wednesday.

1 min

KSRTC to ply 2,000 more buses for Ugadi, Ramadan

The state-owned Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Wednesday said it will be operating 2,000 additional buses during the Ugadi and Eid al-Fitr festivals.

1 min

Karnataka Guv returns Greater Bengaluru Bill for clarifications

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has returned the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill to the government seeking clarifications after it was passed by both houses of the state legislature, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil said on Wednesday.

1 min

Villages still keep our folk traditions alive, says UoM VC

Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysuru Prof N K Lokanath on Wednesday said that villages in rural areas of the state even today reflect the rich folklore tradition, culture and literature of our motherland.

1 min

'DyCM has no role in honey-trapping row'

Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Wednesday stated that the honey-trap controversy has reached the party high command.

1 min

SC Junks Plea for CBI Probe into 'Honey-Trap' Allegations

The PIL was filed by social activist Binay Kumar Singh

1 min

Annamacharya Sankeertana gosti ganam held

The 522nd Vardhanti Mahotsavams of Tallapaka Annamacharya was observed at Annamacharya Kalamandiram in Tirupati on Wednesday.

1 min

ICFAI, T-Hub Forge Partnership to Strengthen Innovation

ICFAI Incubator and T-Hub Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the ICFAI Hyderabad campus on Tuesday.

1 min

CM Expresses Grief on Pastor's Death, Orders Probe

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has expressed grief over the death of pastor Praveen Pagadala, a pastor from Hyderabad and ordered a probe into the death of the pastor from all angles.

1 min

CM Meets Japanese Delegation to Boost Economic Ties

It Took 30 Years for People to Understand My Vision: Babu

2 mins

Farmers affected by Nidadavolu floods to get input subsidy

In a major relief for farmers affected by the Errakalava canal flooding, Andhra Pradesh Minister Kandula Durgesh announced that the long-awaited input subsidy is set to be released soon.

1 min

Rs 59.70 cr sanctioned for road over bridge in Pithapuram

In a significant development for the Pithapuram region, the Andhra Pradesh government has sanctioned Rs. 59.70 crore for the construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB).

1 min

Govt received vigilance report on Medigadda Barrage: Uttam

Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies, Uttam Kumar Reddy, stated that the State government has obtained a vigilance report regarding the Medigadda Barrage, and that repairs will commence only after the final report from the NDSA is received.

1 min

US Delegation Meets Hyd Mayor

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) signed a Sister City agreement with Indiana State, USA, in 2010.

1 min

Free gas cylinder available until March 31st in Andhra

The Andhra Pradesh government has reiterated its commitment to providing three free LPG cylinders annually to every underprivileged woman under the Deepam-2 scheme.

1 min

Kerala's Top Bureaucrat Challenges Colour Bias, Ignites Discourse

Kerala Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan has sparked a debate on societal biases following a candid Facebook post addressing a disparaging remark about her complexion.

2 mins

Posters Targeting V V Rajesh

Posters alleging financial misconduct by Bharatiya Janata Party leader V V Rajesh appeared outside the party's state committee office and his residence in Thiruvananthapuram.

1 min

ED files chargesheet against K Babu

KOCHI

1 min

High Court Criticises Centre on Wayanad

The Kerala High Court has expressed dissatisfaction with the Union government's decision to offer only a one-year moratorium, without a loan waiver, to victims of the Wayanad landslides.

1 min

Mohanlal's Sabarimala offering for Mammootty ignites religious debate

Malayalam cinema's luminary, Mohanlal, has found himself at the epicenter of a religious discourse following his recent visit to the Sabarimala temple.

1 min

Tharoor's dig at CPM

Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has criticised the Communist Party of India [Marxist] for its delayed acceptance of private universities in Kerala, highlighting a historical pattern of resistance to technological and educational advancements.

1 min

Music director Shaan faces fraud charges

Kochi police have registered a fraud case against music director Shaan Rahman and his wife, following allegations of unpaid dues related to a musical event held earlier this year.

1 min

Catholicos Anointed

Joseph Mor Gregorios has been installed as the Catholicos of the Jacobite Syrian Christian Church, adopting the title Baselios Joseph I.

1 min

CPM Accuses ED of Craft to Shield BJP Leaders

Party Plans to Take Out a March to the ED Office in Kochi to Protest Against the Agency

1 min

Free-for-all bar licences

Anticipatory Relief | Nearly 200 hotels without star rating get licence on the ground; they will be applying for it in future

1 min

Shah to visit C'garh

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled for a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh on April 4 and 5.

1 min

Bharatidasan Gets Higher Education

IAS Dr. S. Bharathidasan has been assigned the additional responsibility of Secretary in the Higher Education Department.

1 min

C'garh gets ₹3,700 crore investment across sectors

Chhattisgarh is poised for rapid industrial growth as leading companies from Bengaluru have expressed interest in expanding operations in the state.

1 min

Bilaspur-Nagpur Vande Bharat Express Receives ISO Certification

Indian Railways has achieved another milestone in its commitment to modern and progressive train services.

1 min

Cooperate in Investigation, BJP to Congress

The Central Bureau of Investigation's raids on multiple locations, including the residences of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and several officers in Raipur and Bhilai, have sparked political controversy in Chhattisgarh.

1 min

C'garh Congress Terms CBI Raids as Political Vendetta

The Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee has strongly condemned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governments at both the Centre and the state, accusing them of misusing central investigative agencies to target opposition leaders.

2 mins

CBI Raids Premises of Ex-CM Baghel, OSDs, IAS and 4IPS

Mahadev Satta | CBI Raids

2 mins

Minister Launches Autonomous Society e-Editing Portal

The Chhattisgarh government has introduced significant reforms in the administration of the state's 10 medical colleges under the Directorate of Medical Education.

1 min

There's a fine line between collaboration and collusion

The advertising industry has thrived on reinvention. If the CCI probe leads to cleaner practices, it will only strengthen trust in the ecosystem

3 mins

Trump Softening?

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated earlier this week that he may soften his stand on imposing reciprocal tariffs against countries that, in his opinion, rip his country off by imposing huge tariff barriers against U.S. exports.

2 mins

Social Media Toxicity and Its Fallout Harming Adolescence

The success of the series has started a discussion that should have started years ago. It will take a long time and a lot of positivity to clean the sludge

3 mins

Sussex Univ fined £585k

The University of Sussex has been fined £585,000 by the higher education regulator, the Office for Students (OfS), for failing to uphold freedom of speech.

1 min

Sudan army airstrike on market kills hundreds

The actual toll is yet to be determined but hundreds are estimated to be dead

1 min

Four 'facilitators' of Jaffar Express attack arrested

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Balochistan police has arrested four suspects who allegedly facilitated the terrorist group involved in hijacking the Jaffar Express and taking over 400 passengers hostage in Pakistan's Bolan district on March 11, according to a media report.

1 min

Waltz Takes Fall for Signal Chat Blunder

Donald Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said he took full responsibility for a stunning leak of military plans in a Signal chat, while Trump intervened to defend him, saying it was \"the only glitch in two months\".

1 min

Minority Victimisation Soars in Pak, Says HRFP

Religious minorities in Pakistan are easier targets for attacks, murders, blasphemy charges, abductions, forced conversions, and forced marriages. The lack of attention to their suffering and neglect is even more painful

1 min

'Doge staffer linked to cybercrime ring'

Edward Coristine, a key member of Elon Musk's Doge Service team, once provided support to a cybercrime gang that boasted about trafficking stolen data and cyberstalking an FBI agent, according to digital records reviewed by Reuters.

1 min

Trump Signs Exec Order to Overhaul Election in US

Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order enacting broad changes to US elections, including mandating voters to show proof that they are American citizens, counting only mail or absentee ballots received by Election Day and prohibiting non-US citizens from being able to donate in certain elections.

2 mins

Vance, wife to visit Greenland base

Vice-President JD Vance said that he will be joining his wife, Usha, on a Friday trip to Greenland, suggesting in an online video that global security is at stake.

1 min

Palestinians stage anti-Hamas protests

RARE PUBLIC SHOW OF DISSENT | Videos show hundreds of people out on streets calling for 'Stop the war' and 'Hamas out'

1 min

Shashank Says Iyer Was Not Worried About His Century

Skipper missed his maiden ton by a mere three runs but PBKS won

1 min

De Kock Stars in KKR Victory

FIRST BLOOD | Quinton scored 97* in chase after spinners restricted RR to 151

2 mins

Iyer continues to evolve his game, says Williamson

The New Zealand batting great termed the Punjab Kings skipper's knock of 97 of 'highest standard'

1 min

LSG wary of Sunrisers Hyderabad's ultra-aggressive batting approach

The addition of Ishan Kishan is another masterstroke by the SRH team

1 min

Ex-Army sniper Amir targets Paralympics medal

KIPG 2025

1 min

M10 CA Wins Haryana Titans Championship

Gulzar Sandhu plays match-winning knock to star in eight-wicket win over LB Shastri CC in the final

1 min

Argentina Secures Spot

WC QUALIFIERS | Lionel Scaloni's side celebrates qualification with a 4-1 victory over archrival Brazil; Iran also books slot

2 mins

Weight loss: Ways psyllium husk can boost fat loss; side effects

When it comes to weight loss and fat loss, we often stumble upon various supplements and miracle diets, each promising remarkable results.

1 min

Breaking the stigma around epilepsy: Its causes, symptoms, and treatment

Each year, a much lesser-known initiative, Purple Day, is observed on March 26th.

3 mins

Theatre vs Reels and OTT

Theatre actors tell us why it is a superior art form and hence, there isn't any competition

1 min

'Dua mein badi takat hoti hai'

Sonu Sood shares an update on his wife's health post the major accident on Mumbai-Nagpur National Highway

1 min

High-energy IPL opening

Renowned music composer SS Thaman is all set to electrify the IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on March 27, 2025.

1 min

Championing Women in Film

Storytelling has power, and for far too long, the narrative has been skewed in one direction, says actor Ali Fazal

1 min

Controversial prayers for Mammootty

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal visited Sabarimala Temple earlier this month amid the promotions of his upcoming film L2: Empuraan. During his visit to the temple, he also offered prayers for his friend, actor Mammootty.

1 min

Aishwarya's Car Hit?

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's ₹1.49 crore luxury car hit by bus in Mumbai

1 min

Sonu Nigam denies stone pelting by students

Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam addressed recent media reports about an alleged stone-pelting incident at his LIVE concert at Delhi Technological University (DTU).

1 min

Trump Steps Back on 'Buying' Greenland

After stirring the hornet's nest in Greenland, Donald Trump has now had to take a step back in US' approach to the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

1 min

Women Bouncers Make a Mark

Another Glass Ceiling Shattered

1 min

'Spider-Man', 'Harry Potter' producers join forces

NEW JAMES BOND FILM

1 min

FIFA Announces $1bn Prize Money

CLUB WORLD CUP 2025

1 min

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