In this issue

May 17, 2023

Amnesty: No Army law on Pak civilians

Amnesty International has said “civilians must not be tried under military laws” in Pakistan.

1 min

Mumbaikars' plaints up 15% since 2021

After the pandemic, citizens’ complaints have gone up from 90,250 in 2021 to 1,04,068 in 2022, according to the Praja Foundation Report on the ‘Status of Civic Issues’ that was released on Tuesday.

2 mins

US portal's scribe is booked for spying

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR against a freelance journalist for allegedly collecting sensitive information related to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Army, and sharing it with intelligence agencies of foreign countries, officials said on Tuesday.

1 min

Monsoon to hit Kerala June 4

A slight delay is expected in the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala and it is likely to arrive by June 4, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.

1 min

Mother's day, every day at key CR stations

Mother’s Day has come and gone but for new moms on the move, soon, every day will feel like Mother’s Day on Central Railway.

2 mins

9 killed in firecracker unit blast

Nine people died and 13 were critically injured on Tuesday in an explosion at an illegal firecracker factory at Egra in East Midnapore district of West Bengal.

1 min

IT IS MY TURN, NOW: EK PHOOL, DO MAALI

It may be an agonising wait for a couple of days before Karnataka gets a new chief minister, as the two aspirants for the post – Siddaramaiah and KPCC president DK Shivakumar – are digging in their heels, not ready to concede an inch.

4 mins

A STRAY GETS A TASTE OF ARJUN

One should allow sleeping dogs lie.

1 min

IAF PLANE STUCK AT LEH RUNWAY

Several passengers were stranded at the Leh airport on Tuesday after the runway was blocked by the Indian Air Force’s heavy-lifter C-17 Globemaster which is grappling with technical issues.

1 min

Cong reality check on poll freebies

Villagers are refusing to accept electricity bills, meter readers are being shooed away

2 mins

CITY SEES DIP IN WASTE GENERATION

However, the civic authorities’ objective of pushing bulk generators to process their own rubbish is yet to yield results, states a report released by NGO Praja Foundation

2 mins

Shelar demands detailed info on nullah cleaning

BJP Mumbai president, Ashish Shelar has asked the BMC administration to reveal as to how deep the civic body has dug up the nullahs to remove the silt and also the amount of silt removed till date.

1 min

48-yr-old man gets 1-yr jail for stalking teenager

A special court designated under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has sentenced a 48-year-old man to one year in jail for stalking a teenager.

1 min

MMRDA eyes 3,000 crore revenue from 2 BKC plots

Eyeing Rs2,928.25 crore revenue in the next few months, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is looking to monetise a part of its land bank at Bandra Kurla Complex.

1 min

NMMC locks horns with CIDCO over auction of plots

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has taken a strong objection against the city’s planning agency CIDCO for allegedly auctioning plots that have reservation for civic amenities. The civic body has filed a review petition against the decision of public interest litigation (PIL) in which the High Court allowed CIDCO to auction plots.

1 min

MLAs' disqualification: Won't succumb to pressure, says Speaker Narvekar

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar on Tuesday said he won’t succumb to any pressure tactics and would take the decision regarding disqualification of MLAs as directed by the Supreme Court only on merits.

1 min

Vande Bharat: Now, Mumbai-Goa In 7 Hours

Trial run of the semi high-speed train conducted on Tuesday; current fastest train on the route takes more than 8 hours to complete journey

1 min

SC stresses on liberty of citizens in bail order

The case revolves around Kadar Inamdar, an accused in the 2020 murder of Shiv Sena (undivided) leader Rahul Shetty

2 mins

Neetu Kapoor buys BKC property for ₹17cr

Actress Neetu Kapoor has bought a sprawling four BHK apartment in the business district of Bandra Kurla Complex for a whopping sum of Rs17.4 crore.

1 min

CBI raids home, offices of senior CGST officials

On May 2, the FPJ had reported that the agency had failed to arrest a senior official who accepted bribe of ₹25 lakh

2 mins

Jailed fishermen back home from Pakistan

Five from Palghar were among 200 of first batch; caught under the pretext of crossing into Pakistani waters while fishing

1 min

Raigad district admin to hold meet on status of Kasardi River conservation

IIT Bombay report had highlighted the presence of chemicals in water in March

1 min

Awhad's former assistant externed from Thane

Police official says serious crimes were registered against Abhijit Pawar in Vartak Nagar, Srinagar, Kalwa and Naupada police stations

1 min

1-day water cuts by PMC from tomorrow

Starting tomorrow, Pune residents will experience a citywide water supply shutdown every Thursday, as announced by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) last week. The decision has been made in anticipation of a possible water crisis due to the predicted low rainfall this year.

1 min

LEOPARDS MENACE IN VILLAGES CREATES PANIC

Leopard caught on camera hunting dog in Pune's Alephata Area

1 min

Citizens expect better crowd and darshan management

Temple Connect (www.templeconnect.com) is a leading platform and an initiative to connect the Global Hindu Temples and offer its digital format of information to one and all for the benefit of the devotees.

1 min

2 days, 2 different stories of anti-encroachment drive

In a stark contrast of events during the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) anti-encroachment drive, PMC officials faced physical assault while carrying out their duties, while a viral video captured a PMC officer forcefully kicking a stall, igniting a wave of controversy and outrage.

1 min

Pune set to host BJP's state executive meet tomorrow

This will be the first meeting of the newly constituted state BJP team

2 mins

Mkts fall after 2-day rally; HDFC twins, Reliance drag Sensex over 413 pts lower

Benchmark equity indices ended lower on Tuesday after two days of rally, dragged down by index majors HDFC twins and Reliance Industries.

1 min

INDIA TO CONTRIBUTE 16% OF GLOBAL GDP: MORGAN STANLEY

India is benefitting from a combination of cyclical and structural tailwinds, says the report

1 min

Banks request RBI for more time for new loan provisioning system

Banks have requested the RBI for one more year's time to implement the system of Expected Credit Loss (ECL) for provisioning of loans.

1 min

Centre, state tax officers launch spl drive to identify fake GST registration

With GST evasion crossing over Rs 1 lakh crore in 2022-23, Centre and state tax officers have initiated a two-month-long special drive to identify fake GST registration and nab offenders.

1 min

IOC Jan-Mar net profit jumps 67% on higher refining, marketing margins

Indian Oil Corporation, the nation's largest oil firm, on Tuesday reported a 67 per cent jump in its March quarter net profit on the back of a recovery in fuel marketing margins and better refining margins.

1 min

Jio-bp introduces superior grade diesel at Re 1 less than normal diesel sold by PSUs

Jio-bp on Tuesday announced the launch of its diesel with Active technology, set to elevate diesel standards for Indian consumers.

1 min

BHARTI AIRTEL NET PROFIT SOARS 49.2% TO *3.006 CR IN JAN-MAR

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Tuesday posted a 49.2 per cent jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs 3,005.6 crore for the January-March quarter of 2022-23 on the back of new 4G customers and strong growth in average revenue per user (ARPU).

2 mins

IAS officer Omkar Pawar shares tips for UPSCaspirants to overcome distractions, stay focused

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Exam (CSE) is one of the most competitive and sought-after government tests, drawing more than 10 lakh people annually. With days to go for the exam - the preliminary tests are slated for March 28, while the mains are scheduled for September 15 - the aspirants are brimming with anxiety and nervousness.

1 min

Only 64 Indian varsities in global rankings, none in top 400

Indian universities have failed to make a mark in the top 400 universities across the world, according to the newly released Central World University Rankings (CWUR) 2023.

2 mins

MAHA RELEASES NEP GUIDELINE FOR PG COURSES

Colleges to adopt policy in 10 days

1 min

KARNATAKA Problem of Plenty

The next problem is picking up one or more deputy chief ministers and ministers for the new cabinet

2 mins

Changes in recruitment system ended corruption, nepotism: PM

Over 4.5 cr people got jobs since 2018-19 as formal employment has been growing, says Modi

2 mins

Screening of 'The Kerala Story' stopped due to poor response: TN govt

Tamil Nadu government has told the Supreme Court that it is helpless if theatre owners across the state have decided to stop the screening of the film ‘The Kerala Story’ within two days of its release owing to reasons including poor audience response.

1 min

Yet another doctor attacked in Kerala, drunk patient arrested

Man accused of killing lady house surgeon last week sent to 5-day custody

1 min

Raj CM Gehlot increases honorarium of priests

Countering the allegations of appeasement politics, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot increased the honorarium of part-time priests serving in state temples.

1 min

The Karnataka verdict's significance for 2024

The decisive Karnataka verdict shows that governance matters and people are willing to punish misgovernance

4 mins

Right to walk, yes, but nowhere to practice it

While the right to walk offers hope and almost endless opportunity, the question that isn’t being asked is, will we choose beautification and the photo-op, as is the current practice of those in power now, or will we dare to completely reimagine our cities?

4 mins

Innocence, not patriotism

Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Sameer Wankhede has only himself to blame for what has befallen him.

3 mins

Pak high court extends Imran's bails in two cases

A Pakistan high court on Tuesday extended bails of former prime minister Imran Khan in two cases pertaining to inciting violence and sedition until June 8.

1 min

Ukraine repels exceptional missile attack by Russia

Six Kinzhal missiles launched from MiG-31K aircraft, nine cruise missiles from ships and 3 S-400 cruise missiles targeted Kyiv

1 min

LSG TOO GOOD FOR MI

Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by five runs in a crucial IPL game to inch closer to the playoffs here on Tuesday.

1 min

ANOTHER MILESTONE FOR GILL

Becomes first batter to score hundred in all formats in a calendar year

1 min

Punjab's NRR top of their agenda

Punjab Kings will be eager to register a big win to keep their IPL play-off hopes alive against wooden spooners Delhi Capitals, who will play for pride when the two teams face off here on Wednesday.

1 min

Liverpool keeps hopes alive

Pushes Leicester toward relegation zone with this win

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