In this issue

May 18, 2023

'Kerala Story' Now, 3 To 26

‘Radicalised’ women produced

2 mins

MahaRERA will verify CCs before registering project

This measure is to ensure that there is no repeat of the Kalyan-Dombivli type of fraud, wherein several builders had submitted fake documents to obtain MahaRERA registration certificates

1 min

Harry, Meghan In Diana Car Chase Replay In NY

Britain's Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and her mother were involved in “near catastrophic car chase” involving paparazzi photographers, a spokesperson for the prince said on Wednesday.

1 min

Imran in Army's crosshairs again

Says his house has been surrounded and he is likely to be arrested again

1 min

QUAD SUMMIT CANCELLED

Biden is grappling with America not defaulting on its debt for the first time in history; PM Modi will be going to Australia nonetheless

2 mins

INDO-US PARTNERSHIP CAN LEAD THE WORLD: ENVOY

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, on his maiden visit to the city, underlines the importance of bilateral relations between the countries

2 mins

BJP MLAs promised ministerial berths in lieu of money

While the expansion of the state cabinet is still pending, a case came to light when some MLAs in the state were lured to get ministerial berths in lieu of money.

1 min

Shinde bats for eco-friendly ways to celebrate fests

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday appealed to people to opt for eco-friendly ways of celebrating festivals while appointing a committee of experts to suggest the green options to the popular ways of celebrating Ganesh festival.

1 min

MVA govt was totally corrupt: Nadda

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Jagat Prasad Nadda on Wednesday said the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government under Uddhav Thackeray was “totally corrupt” and stalled development of the state.

1 min

Two people injured as fire guts hutments in Bandra

Prima facie, it appears that the fire erupted in a meter room and spread rapidly in the crammed area, an official said

1 min

BEST powers up for rains

Undertaking is taking proactive steps to minimise electrical disruptions and enhance consumer satisfaction during the monsoon season

1 min

₹4,760cr loan fraud: ED raids telco infra firm

Investigators target multiple locations in the city linked to GTL Ltd and GTL Infra

1 min

Popular TV show producer faces sexual harassment complaint

TV show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s former actress has submitted a written complaint to the Mumbai police, levelling allegations of sexual and mental harassment during the time when she was part of the show.

1 min

Amitabh Bachchan, Anushka Sharma Fined For Riding Without Helmet

The Mumbai traffic police have penalised Amitabh Bachchan and Anushka Sharma for not wearing helmets while riding pillion.

1 min

Conspiracy to form gangs in name of Hindutva: Raut

Amid a row over the Trimbakeshwar temple entry incident, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday alleged a conspiracy to form gangs in the name of Hindutva to fan communal sentiments in the state.

1 min

PMC to keep primary health centres open till 10pm

Aim is to provide medical aid to those who cannot come during day time

1 min

Community centre shut over rivalry

The wait for the reopening of the Vimal Dhanaji Shinde multipurpose community centre at sector 16 in Vashi, which was closed in 2016 owing to poor condition seems to continue.

1 min

Govt to consider closure of border checkposts

Move aims to facilitate uninterrupted movement of vehicles in alignment with the national logistics policy

2 mins

Upgradation of Kharghar golf course to be completed by Dec

The work of the Kharghar Valley Golf Course (KVGC) to upgrade from the present 9-hole to an international championship-level 18 holes golf course is in full swing and it will be ready by the end of December 2023.

1 min

Techie loses ₹23.63L to crypto fraud

The fraudster trapped the engineer under the pretext of part-time job of liking YouTube videos

1 min

68% Rise In Cases Of Sexual Harassment At Workplace

Maharashtra State Commission for Women provided data to an RTI query; sexual harassment complaints hit a peak in 2019-20

2 mins

10,145 DOG BITING CASES IN MIRA BHAYANDAR IN 2022

3,779 cases have been reported in the first five months of this year

1 min

MBMC braces for a stormy monsoon

The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) is bracing for 21 high-tide days this monsoon, according to the civic body’s Disaster Management Cell.

1 min

WR plans blocks between Umroli, Boisar

Western Railway (WR) has announced a series of traffic-cum-power blocks between Umroli and Boisar station in order to undertake essential infrastructure work.

1 min

Protest After Attack on Pune Encroachment Officials

In response to the recent assault on officials of the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC's) Encroachment Department, a massive protest was organized on Wednesday, with employees and union members gathering in large numbers to demand swift action and better protection for the department's personnel.

1 min

ED attaches ₹9.77 cr assets

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached assets worth Rs 9.77 crore in a money laundering investigation against Iced Desserts and Food Parlours India (IDFPL) former directors Ravi Ayyaswamy Ramasubramanian and Rajiv Deepak Mata for allegedly siphoning funds from the company.

1 min

Central Bank of India's biz meet held

A successful Town Hall meeting was organized recently at Aurora Hotel, MG Road, Pune, under the chairmanship of Executive Director, MV Murli Krishna.

1 min

Teen drowns to death in swimming pool in Chikhli

A 17-year-old boy lost his life after drowning in a swimming pool in the Chikhali area of Pune. The incident occurred when the boy went for a swim with a relative.

1 min

Cabinet OKs fertiliser subsidy of ₹1.08L cr for kharif season

The government will spend Rs 1.08 lakh crore towards fertiliser subsidy for 2023-24 Kharif season to ensure availability of the soil nutrients to farmers at existing prices, Fertiliser Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said after the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

1 min

Credit card spend in forex to come under RBI's remittance scheme

Spending in foreign exchange through international credit cards will be covered under the RBI's liberalised remittance scheme (LRS), under which a resident can remit money abroad up to a maximum of USD 2.50 lakh per annum without the authorisation of the Reserve Bank, as per a Finance Ministry notification.

1 min

Gilts end higher as positive mkt sentiment lingers

Most government bonds ended higher as the positive market sentiment from Tuesday lingered. However, the 10-year benchmark bond erased all gains and ended lower as traders placed short bets ahead of the 330-bln-rupees gilt auction on Friday, dealers said.

1 min

Sensex, Nifty drop for 2nd day on selling in IT and tech shares

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty declined for a second straight day on Wednesday due to intense selling in IT, banking and tech stocks amid a mixed trend in global equities.

1 min

India Remains A Bright Spot, Economy Expected To Grow 6.7% In 2024: UN

India's economy is expected to grow by 6.7 per cent in the calendar year 2024, supported by resilient domestic demand, according to a UN report which said higher interest rates and weaker external demand will continue to weigh on investment and exports this year for the country.

1 min

Adani Ports handles over 121 mn tn of rail cargo in FY23, up 22%

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd handled 120.51 mln tn of rail cargo across various ports in its portfolio during 2022-23 (Apr-Mar), a jump of 22% from 98.61 mln tn the previous year, the company said in a filing with stock exchanges today.

1 min

JSL Q4 net profit falls to ₹716 crore

Jindal Stainless Ltd (JSL) on Wednesday posted a nearly 20 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 716.29 crore for the March quarter due to higher expenses.

1 min

Vedant Fashions promoter to sell up to 9.88% stake in co via OFS

Ravi Modi Family Trust, a promoter of readymade ethnic wear seller Vedant Fashions Ltd, has proposed to sell up to 9.88% stake in the company via an offer for sale, including an oversubscription option of 2.88%, on Thursday and Friday.

1 min

Centre plans to increase outlay for e-2-wheelers under FAME II scheme

The Heavy Industries Ministry is planning to increase the outlay for e-two-wheelers from the current level of Rs 2,000 crore under its flagship FAME-II scheme and reduce the subsidy per vehicle.

2 mins

BJP TO OVERHAUL K'TAKA STRUCTURE

Union minister Pralhad Joshi told the media that the national leadership will decide on the leader of the opposition and appoint a new state BJP president

2 mins

DKS PLAYS THE WAITING GAME

Mulls over a power-sharing pact with Siddaramaiah but with some riders which party will sort out in 48 hours

4 mins

Delhi hurdle on Punjab Kings route

Rossouw, Shaw fifties propel DC to 213/2

2 mins

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