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May 16, 2026

After bike ride, Fadnavis flies economy

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve fuel amid the ongoing West Asia tensions, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis travelled from Pune to Bengaluru on a commercial flight in economy class instead of using the state's chartered aircraft.

1 mins

Every homeless family to get house in 5 yrs: CM

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that every homeless family in Maharashtra will be provided a permanent house within the next five years as he inaugurated five lakh houses completed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin in Satara.

1 mins

Nashik TCS case spurs inspection of offices

The recent controversy at the Nashik unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) appears to have prompted a statewide drive to check whether laws protecting women employees from sexual harassment are being properly implemented.

1 mins

As airfares soar, holidaying preferred closer to home

The ongoing geopolitical tension and resulting steep surge in airfares is giving rise to a new holidaying trend. Several Mumbaikars are now preferring longer staycations at tourist spots closer to the city rather than flying to Europe or South East Asian destinations.

1 mins

Sena symbol case: SC chides Uddhav faction

Hearing the Shiv Sena symbol dispute, the Supreme Court on Friday expressed strong displeasure towards the Uddhav Thackeray faction over “irresponsible statements”, alleging delay in hearings.

1 mins

IED at Pune hosp fake, nabbed accused tried extortion: Cops

Shivaji Rathod allegedly planted dummy IED out of desperation over treatment cost, as per investigation

2 mins

Transporters into a tizzy over rise in fuel prices

TOUGH ROAD AHEAD | Stakeholders cite peak travel season, lament passenger bookings already accepted at older rates

1 mins

NIA plea to cancel bails in Elgar case

Bail norms flouted by Sudha Bharadwaj & Varavara Rao by meeting other co-accused out on bail, says NIA

1 mins

In major state police reshuffle, city's 7 top cops transferred

In a major shake-up, the state government has transferred seven senior police officers from the Mumbai police commissionerate, including Joint Commissioners of Police (JCPs) and Additional Commissioners of Police.

1 mins

JJ Hosp says zinc phosphide behind Pydhonie family deaths

A final post-mortem report submitted by Sir JJ Hospital has confirmed that poisoning caused by zinc phosphide — a toxic substance commonly used as rat poison — led to the deaths of four members of a family in Pydhonie on April 25.

1 mins

Footpaths most important: Bhide

BMC chief speaks to Dainik Navshakti about the ongoing crackdown on illegal hawkers and the city’s air quality

1 mins

AI vault to save birth and death records in E-ward

All important civic documents like old records of birth, death and marriage of the BMC E-ward will now be digitally preserved under the Vision AI Vault system.

1 mins

Mental health pioneer Dr Anand Nadkarni passes away

Renowned psychiatrist and author Dr Anand Nadkarni passed away on May 15, leaving behind a legacy in mental health advocacy and Marathi literature. He was 68.

1 mins

HC grants bail for daughters' entrance tests

The Bombay High Court granted interim bail to a man booked in an assault case, observing that his twin daughters are at a “crucial juncture” of their academic careers and need his guidance while preparing for competitive entrance exams.

1 mins

Tinkering labs in 15 Navi Mumbai schools

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) will establish ‘tinkering laboratories’ in 15 municipal schools under the Centre's Atal Innovation Mission to encourage scientific thinking, innovation, and hands-on learning among students.

1 mins

Soc panel dissolved, admin board chosen

Following complaints from residents over the past four months regarding delay in appointment of a board of administrators, the deputy registrar of co-operative societies, R-South division, Mumbai, has stepped in and taken over the administration of Shri Laxmi Co-operative Housing Society Ltd, located at MG Cross Road 4, Patel Nagar, Kandivali (West).

1 mins

Outdoor workers bear heat brunt as temperatures soar

WAGES OF HEAT | A Vikhroli clinic set up by trade union with NGO help has treated 1k workers since inauguration on May 1

2 mins

1,200 huts razed in Mankhurd to build jail complex

A jail complex will be constructed on 11 acres of government land in Mankhurd, minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Friday.

1 mins

10% water cut begins across city

The pre-monsoon 10% water cut began in Mumbai on May 15. The BMC has directed the water supply department to ensure that water is distributed at regular intervals and with sufficient pressure during the cut period.

1 mins

NABARD gets BKC MTNL property for ₹350 crore

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has acquired leasehold rights for a prime commercial property in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) from state-run telecom company Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) for ₹350.72 crore, according to property registration documents received from CRE Matrix, a real estate data analytics firm.

1 mins

Organ donations save six patients

A 50-year-old brain-dead woman's organs gave a new lease of life to at least six patients after her family chose to donate them following her death.

1 mins

ITI admission task begins from May 21

The admission process for the August 2026 session in government and private Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Maharashtra will begin on May 21, with online application submissions opening the same day.

1 mins

India lost ₹22.5kcr to fin frauds in 2025

The department of telecommunications (DoT), Mumbai, on Friday outlined its strategy to strengthen telecom resilience, cybersecurity, and digital literacy while marking World Telecommunication & Information Society Day.

1 mins

3 killed, 2 hurt in multi-truck crash on Mum-Pune e-way

Three persons were killed and two others seriously injured after three heavy vehicles collided and overturned on the Mumbai-bound carriageway of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near kilometre 38.100 at Borghat on Friday evening, police said.

1 mins

A letter to Google over bike taxi apps

In a crackdown on app-based bike taxi services, Maharashtra Cyber has directed Google Play Store and Apple Store to remove platforms such as Ola, Uber and Rapido, alleging that they are operating illegal bike taxi services in the state without valid permissions.

1 mins

Shivaji Nagar PO struggles to serve five lakh residents with 20 staffers

Residents of Govandi have renewed demands for the urgent expansion and modernisation of the Shivaji Nagar Sub Post Office, citing severe overcrowding, staff shortages and mounting pressure on the decades-old facility.

1 mins

CR seeks 100% handover of Navi Mum stns

Member of Parliament Naresh Mhaske on Friday claimed that the handover process for the maintenance and control of railway stations in Navi Mumbai could be completed within six months.

1 mins

Marathi must for revenue hearings, says minister

The state government on Friday made the use of Marathi mandatory in hearings as well as in all orders passed by authorities in quasi-judicial proceedings in the revenue department.

1 mins

State plans to launch ‘soulful’ office facility

Union minister Piyush Goyal on Friday announced that the government is mulling to start a “soulful” office facility to help entrepreneurs with any aspect under the commerce ministry.

1 mins

Navi Mumbai battles water shortage after 24-hr clamp

Supply remains erratic, low pressure leaves residents struggling

1 mins

Green signal for STP at Aundh Garden

In a major boost to the Pollution Abatement of River Mula-Mutha project being implemented by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) under Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) assistance, the long-pending land issue for the proposed 10 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Botanical Garden, Aundh, has finally been resolved.

1 mins

Shivajinagar LEZ planned

A review meeting of the Pune City Improvement Committee was held on Thursday at the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) headquarters under the chairmanship of Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram to discuss measures for developing a sustainable and commuter-friendly transport system in the city.

1 mins

PMC sets water connection rules

Following complaints from residents in the Mohammadwadi area alleging that licensed plumbers were demanding up to ₹50,000 for new water connections, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued a detailed clarification regarding the official charges, responsibilities and procedures related to water tap connections.

1 mins

PCMC names zonal offices after forts

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has restructured its administrative setup by expanding its zonal offices from eight to ten and renaming them after historic forts.

1 mins

179 developers face PCMC action

Citing increased pollution from dust generated by construction projects, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has issued notices to 179 real estate developers.

1 mins

PMC approves extension of riverfront project till Manjari

In a major boost to the ongoing Mula-Mutha river rejuvenation efforts, the proposal to extend the riverfront development project from Mundhwa to Manjari Budruk has received approval from Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) Standing Committee.

1 mins

Life convict escapes from Yerawada Jail

In yet another major security lapse at Yerawada Central Prison, a life convict shifted in the open jail section escaped from custody on Tuesday, prompting a fresh search operation by prison authorities and police.

1 mins

₹1,472 crore annual plan approved for Pune district

The Maharashtra government has allocated ₹1,472 crore under the District Annual Plan (General) for Pune district for the financial year 2026-27, marking an increase of ₹93 crore compared to the previous year.

2 mins

Padwal appointed Nashik IG

Datta Karale, Nashik Range IG, has been transferred to the State Human Rights Commission. In his place, Pravin Padwal has been appointed. Padwal was previously serving as Special Inspector General of Police (Training).

1 mins

Arya wins gold, bronze medals

Arya Borse from Nashik delivered an impressive performance at the ongoing 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Shooting Championship in Bhopal by winning a team gold medal and an individual bronze medal.

1 mins

Court hands death sentence in triple murder

The District and Sessions Court on Thursday sentenced accused Jalaluddin Alimohammad Malik alias “Khan Saheb” to “hanging till death” for brutally burning alive a woman, her daughter and her nine-month-old granddaughter in Nashik’s Panchavati area in 2018.

1 mins

Adarsh AI Anganwadi lauded

During its tour of Dindori taluka, the Legislative Assembly’s Women and Child Welfare Committee visited and inspected the ‘Adarsh AI Anganwadi Centre’ at Vanarwadi.

1 mins

Kumbh Mela prep creates civic mess

Citizens and devotees visiting Trimbakeshwar are facing major inconvenience due to the rapid pace of development works being carried out in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar ahead of the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela.

1 mins

356 classrooms in 131 ZP schools found dilapidated

The alarming condition of school infrastructure in rural Jalgaon district has come to light, with 356 classrooms across 131 Zilla Parishad schools found to be in a severely dilapidated state.

1 mins

Nashik teen designs Rajasthan Royals' 'Pink Promise' jersey

A proud moment for Nashik has emerged in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The special pink “Pink Promise” jersey worn by the Rajasthan Royals during their May 9 match against the Gujarat Titans was designed by 19-year-old Nashik resident Samiksha Rameshwar Mundada.

1 mins

Rooftop solar adoption surges

The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has received an overwhelming response in the Jalgaon zone, with more than 64,000 consumers installing rooftop solar systems and becoming increasingly self-reliant in meeting their electricity needs.

1 mins

Controversy erupts over Simhastha Kumbh logo

A controversy has erupted within hours of the grand unveiling of the logo for the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela, with members of the Vaishnava sect raising objections to the design.

1 mins

Relief for onion growers fails to impress farmers

ONION CRISIS | Onion farmers reject Centre's ₹1,235 procurement price

2 mins

June 12 deadline for water supply project

PUBLIC UTILITIES | DC directs completion of pipeline works

1 mins

93k consumers go solar

By availing the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, more than 93,000 consumers across the Marathwada region have achieved electricity self-reliance.

1 mins

4-yr-old injured in stray dog attack

The growing menace of stray dogs in Beed has triggered fresh concern after a four-year-old child was attacked by a pack of stray dogs, creating panic among residents and raising questions over the municipal administration's handling of the issue.

1 mins

36 child marriages foiled

The Nanded district administration has successfully prevented as many as 36 child marriages in the past month.

1 mins

US team likely to visit India next month for trade talks

The US team is expected to visit India in June for the next round of talks on the interim trade agreement, though no dates have been finalised yet, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Friday.

1 mins

Govt imposes windfall tax on petrol exports; cuts levy on diesel, ATF

The government on Friday imposed a windfall gains tax of Rs 3/litre on the export of petrol, while reducing the levy on diesel to Rs 16.5/litre and aviation turbine fuel to Rs 16/litre effective May 16.

1 mins

Forex reserves rise by $6.29 bn to $696.98 bn

India's foreign exchange reserves jumped by $6.295 billion to $696.988 billion during the week ended May 8, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday.

1 mins

Unemployment rate at 6-month high of 5.2% in Apr: Govt survey

India's unemployment rate among persons aged 15 years and above hit a six-month high of 5.2% in April, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey released on Friday.

1 mins

Gilts end sharply down

Prices of government bonds ended sharply down as traders trimmed risk positions ahead of the weekend, dealers said.

1 mins

Fuel, milk price hikes may raise CPI

The recent increase in fuel and milk prices is expected to push up retail inflation by 0.42% in the coming months, economists said on Friday, warning of wider second-round impacts through transportation, logistics and food costs.

1 mins

CBDT eases PAN rules for FPIs: Sebi

Market regulator Sebi on Friday said the CBDT has provided key clarifications to address difficulties faced by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in obtaining Permanent Account Number (PAN), a move aimed at ensuring seamless onboarding of overseas investors.

1 mins

Silver prices plunge by ₹21,600, gold falls by ₹3,200

Silver prices plunged by ₹21,600 to ₹2.75 lakh per kg while gold dropped by ₹3,200 to ₹1.62 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday due to a strong US dollar and heavy profit-booking by investors.

1 mins

‘UK steel curbs delaying rollout of FTA’

The rollout of India's trade deal with the UK is facing a delay because of Britain's new curbs on steel imports, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Friday.

1 mins

PSU BANK WRITE-OFFS HIT MULTI-YEAR LOWS IN FY26

Loan write-offs by public sector banks declined to multi-year lows in the fiscal year 2025-26 on the back of lower slippages and better recoveries.

1 mins

Trade deficit widens to $28.38 bn despite 5-month export surge

EXPORTS DEFY TURMOIL | Apr shipments jump 13.78%, imports up 10% at $71.94 bn

2 mins

Mkts end lower as weak rupee, fuel price hike stoke inflation fears

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surrendered early gains to close lower on Friday due to selling in metal, oil and gas and PSU bank shares and caution among investors amid surging crude oil prices.

1 mins

SJVN Q4 LOSS NARROWS TO ₹118 CRORE

State-owned SJVN on Friday reported a narrowing of consolidated loss to ₹117.84 crore during the March quarter, mainly on account of increased income.

1 mins

CMS Info Q4 profit falls 19% to ₹79 crore

CMS Info Systems reported a 19% drop in its net profit to ₹79 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2026.

1 mins

ITC Hotels Q4 profit up 23% at ₹317 cr

ITC Hotels on Friday reported a 23.1% rise in consolidated net profit for the March quarter at ₹317.43 crore, and announced it will acquire Zuri Hotels and Resorts for an enterprise value of ₹205 crore.

1 mins

Adani nears resolution of US cases as SEC settles, DoJ poised to drop charges

Billionaire Gautam Adani is nearing a sweeping resolution of multiple US legal investigations, with the Securities and Exchange Commission settling its civil case and the Department of Justice and the Treasury Department expected to conclude parallel investigations in the coming days, according to people familiar with the matter.

1 mins

Hindustan Copper Q4 profit more than doubles to ₹444 crore

State-owned Hindustan Copper Ltd on Friday reported a 137.3% surge in consolidated net profit to ₹444.27 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, on the back of higher revenue.

1 mins

Hinduja family tops UK's rich list under next-gen brothers

The Hindujas retained their top spot as the UK's richest family in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, released on Friday, under a new generation of brothers following the death of Gopichand Hinduja last year.

1 mins

SAIL Q4 PAT grows over 42% to ₹1,680 cr

State-owned steelmaker Steel Authority of India Ltd on Friday posted an over 42% rise in standalone net profit to ₹1,680 crore during the March quarter of FY26, citing higher revenues.

1 mins

Power Grid Q4 PAT up 5% YoY

The bottom line of state-run Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd for the March quarter was slightly above analysts’ estimates, with the top line falling on year and missing the Street's expectations.

1 mins

Ola Electric Mobility to infuse ₹2,000 cr into arms to boost EV, battery businesses

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd on Friday said its board has approved a combined investment of ₹2,000 crore in its two arms, Ola Electric Technologies Pvt Ltd and Ola Cell Technologies Pvt Ltd.

1 mins

Maha State Charity Commissioner directs Tata Trusts to defer meeting

The Maharashtra State Charity Commissioner on Friday directed Tata Trusts to defer a proposed meeting of the board of trustees scheduled for Saturday, citing a pending probe into the alleged violation of norms related to the board composition of Sir Ratan Tata Trust.

1 mins

Finmin grants approval to Emirates NBD Bk to buy 74% stake in RBL Bk

The Finance Ministry has granted approval to Dubai-based Emirates NBD Bank for the acquisition of up to 74% stake in RBL Bank, a development that paves the way for the inflow of about ₹26,850 crore into the country.

1 mins

Govt clears proposal for MCL listing, CIL to divest up to 25% stake

The Government of India has approved a proposal to list Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) and divest up to 25% of its stake through an IPO, state-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) announced on Friday.

1 mins

Tata Steel Q4 profit jumps over 2-fold

Tata Steel on Friday posted more than a two-fold rise in consolidated net profit to ₹2,965 crore for the January to March quarter of 2025-26, driven by higher revenues from India operations.

1 mins

Cupid reports 93% revenue growth, PAT jumps 165% in FY26

Cupid Limited reported strong financial performance in FY26, with revenue and profit rising sharply on both year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter basis.

1 mins

Air India's challenges are 'largely external', transformation a long game: Singapore Airlines

Air India's transformation is going to be a \"long game, and there is no shortcut\", its co-owner, Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong, said on Friday.

1 mins

MCX launches 100-gm ‘silver futures’

Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will launch futures trading in 100-gram silver contracts from June 1, the exchange said in a release on Thursday.

1 mins

Ample wheat stocks weigh on prices

Wheat prices remained steady in key spot markets on Friday, though traders expect rates to decline in the near term due to abundant availability and comfortable stock levels.

1 mins

Govt's ₹1,235 onion rate sparks massive farmer backlash

Growers warn procurement pricing below cultivation costs could trigger protests, financial distress and mounting agricultural losses statewide

1 mins

Crude oil futures jump 3% as US-Iran supply fears rise

Escalating geopolitical risks and disrupted shipping routes fuel volatility, boosting crude benchmarks while keeping investors cautious over supply uncertainties

1 mins

Tur prices gain on strong miller demand; chana, masur steady

Tur prices rose in key spot markets across the country on Friday due to increased demand from millers and expectations of tightening domestic supplies, while chana and masur traded largely steady amid subdued demand and ongoing government procurement support.

1 mins

Sugar export ban sparks new fears over industry-wide financial crisis

Falling domestic sweetener prices and mounting payment dues raise concerns over farmer incomes, exports and factory cash flows

2 mins

Gold futures tumble 2% as dollar strengthens further

Rising crude prices, geopolitical uncertainty and fading rate-cut hopes trigger heavy bullion selling across global markets

1 mins

Gold pause reshapes economic outlook

India’s growing gold imports have once again come under focus as concerns around the Current Account Deficit (CAD), foreign currency reserves, and rupee stability intensify.

1 mins

Mkts slip amid oil, rupee pressure

Motilal Oswal Wealth Management MUMBAI

1 mins

Mumbai City Players Shine at State-Level Kickboxing Championship

Players of the Sports Kickboxing Association Mumbai City delivered an outstanding performance at the State-Level Kickboxing Selection Championship held at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Military School by winning a total of 32 medals, including 10 Gold, 10 Silver, and 12 Bronze medals.

1 mins

38 hostages released in Manipur

Twenty-eight of the 38 people belonging to the Kuki and Naga communities, who were held hostage by armed groups in Manipur's Kangpokpi and Senapati districts, were released, police said on Friday.

1 mins

Udhayanidhi seeks to douse Sanatan fire

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, who stoked a fresh controversy over his Sanatan Dharma eradication remark in Tamil Nadu Assembly, has said that he had meant to abolish that system which divides people into upper and lower castes.

1 mins

Quadruplets, 5 days apart

For five anxious days, Mohammad Alim barely slept. Inside a hospital ward in Moradabad, doctors were fighting to save not one life, but five.

1 mins

Financial angle under lens in Suvendu aide murder

Investigating agencies are probing the financial background and alleged high-profile lifestyle of Raj Singh, who was arrested in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, officials said.

1 mins

RG Kar case: 3 IPS officers suspended

The West Bengal government on Friday suspended three senior IPS officers for their alleged mishandling and dereliction of duty during the initial phase of investigation into the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said.

1 mins

Rajnath lays stone for key def project

Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday laid the foundation stone for a Rs 16,000 crore Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme infrastructure in Sri Sathya Sai district.

1 mins

Policy failure: Oppn attacks fuel price rise

The Opposition parties on Friday criticised the petrol and diesel price hike announced by the Centre, saying that they had had warned in advance about the hike following the assembly elections and that it was an outcome of the Narendra Modi government’s failed foreign and economic policies.

1 mins

Satheesan, other leaders seek to pacify sulking Chennithala

With the Congress finally picking VD Satheesan as Chief Minister of Kerala post the UDF's electoral win, the alliance on Friday initiated discussions on the sharing of Cabinet berths among alliance partners ahead of the May 18 swearing-in, even as senior leader Ramesh Chennithala continued to express displeasure over being denied the CM post.

1 mins

May 26: IMD forecasts Kerala’s monsoon tryst

EARLY ONSET | Southwest monsoon hits the southern state generally on June 1; last year it arrived in advance on May 24

1 mins

Video conferencing, car pool: SC judges join austerity drive

The Supreme Court on Friday decided to hear cases exclusively through video conference on Mondays and Fridays, and judges “unanimously resolved\" to encourage car-pooling arrangements amongst themselves in order to ensure optimum fuel utilisation.

1 mins

SC urged to hear GM crops contempt plea

Action sought against govt officials

1 mins

Aravalli row: Won't pass order in favour of mining lease holders for now, says SC

The Supreme Court on Friday said it won't pass any order in favour of mining lease holders for now as it has been getting \"quite disturbing” feedback regarding mining in the Aravalli hills and range.

1 mins

Thousands flood streets to bid farewell

Ponda witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of grief on Friday evening as thousands poured into the town to bid farewell to Dr Ketan Bhatikar, the physiotherapist and young Congress politician who died tragically of a snakebite in the wee hours of the day.

1 mins

State hikes DA by 2 per cent

The Goa government on Friday hiked the Dearness Allowance (DA) by two per cent of basic pay with retrospective effect from January 1, 2026, to compensate against price rise.

1 mins

₹4,600 cr scam? Panic sweeps across Belagavi, Goa

Panic and uncertainty gripped several families from Belagavi and Goa region after a massive financial investigation linked to Shivam Associates in Belagavi exposed alleged irregularities estimated to be worth nearly Rs 4,600 crore.

1 mins

Wave of grief across Goa; CM, politicos extend condolences

Goa plunged into grief on Friday following the untimely death of young Congress leader and physiotherapist Dr Ketan Bhatikar, who died due to a snakebite near Anmod Ghat in the early hours of Friday.

1 mins

Deadly snakebite ends Bhatikar's life journey

SNAKE BITES HIM WHILE HE TRIED TO PICK UP FALLEN CELLPHONE; HE WAS RETURNING FROM DANDELI AND HAD STOPPED BY THE ROADSIDE

1 mins

Major explosion at Sanquelim power substation triggers massive outage

A major explosion at the Nhavele-Sanquelim power substation in the early hours of Friday severely disrupted electricity supply in Sanquelim and several nearby villages in Bicholim taluka.

1 mins

RGP feud: No signs of party's internal 'uzzo' dying down

Kholkar targets MLA’s silence as party factions clash publicly ahead of key reconciliation meeting

1 mins

MMC spending ₹14 lakh monthly to transport wet waste to Cacora

MARGAO CIVIC BODY FACES MOUNTING PRESSURE TO FIND A PERMANENT WASTE TREATMENT SOLUTION AS TRANSPORTATION COSTS CONTINUE TO RISE

2 mins

Sand mound collapse kills two

Two youths died after a massive mound of sand collapsed on them while they were allegedly filling sand into a tractor in a water channel in the Sher-Rakhiyana village limits of Mandal taluka in Ahmedabad district on Thursday.

1 mins

Surat scientist invited to global book on gold research

Dr. Pankaj Gandhi, a renowned researcher and academician from Surat, has brought international laurels to the city. He has received an official invitation from IntechOpen, the world's leading Open Access publisher, to contribute a chapter to their upcoming prestigious book project titled \"Gold - Properties and Uses.\"

1 mins

Man sentenced to 7-year jail for kidnapping, sexually assaulting minor girl

A Special POCSO Court in Vadodara has convicted and sentenced a 21-year-old youth to seven years of jail for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old minor girl.

1 mins

AM/NS India sets global benchmark with ABS-Certified EQ70 welded pipes

In a landmark moment for India’s steel and offshore engineering sector, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has achieved a global first by successfully manufacturing EQ70 ultra-high-strength welded pipes at its Hazira facility.

1 mins

Ahmedabad students build low-cost indigenous drone that could transform defence surveillance

In an era where wars are increasingly shaped by technology rather than boots on the ground, a group of students from Ahmedabad Government Polytechnic has taken a remarkable step toward strengthening India’s defence innovation ecosystem.

2 mins

Fuel prices rise overnight, sparking anger and shortages across Gujarat

FUELSHOCK | Petrol and diesel prices surged overnight across Gujarat, triggering public anger and fuel shortages in Surat, Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Vadodara. Citizens demand relief as pumps display “No Petrol-Diesel” boards

2 mins

Gujarat Govt launches fuel-saving drive, orders virtual meetings

In a decisive push to curb rising fuel consumption and government expenditure, the Gujarat government on Friday unveiled sweeping measures aimed at promoting public transport, reducing official travel and accelerating virtual governance.

1 mins

Navsari’s famous kesar and hafus mangoes hit hard as weather wreaks harvest

South Gujarat’s celebrated Hafus (Alphonso) and Kesar mangoes—once symbols of sweetness and pride—are facing one of their worst seasons in recent years.

1 mins

NCB seizes 140 kg drugs from container at Mundra port

The Gujarat coast has once again come under the spotlight over drug smuggling after the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized 140 kg of suspected narcotic substances from a container at Mundra Port in a covert operation.

1 mins

BJP's action against leaders defying PM's appeal looks biased

The action of the BJP organisation and the government against those who are defying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to cut fuel consumption looks biased.

1 mins

Monsoon to hit MP by June 18

The southwest monsoon is likely to reach Madhya Pradesh by June 18, according to the Meteorological Department.

1 mins

BHOJSHALA IS SARASWATI TEMPLE

LANDMARK RULING | MP High Court’s Indore bench in its 242-page judgment quashes ASI's 2003 order permitting Friday namaz; court cites Ayodhya verdict, says Hindu worship at site was never extinguished

2 mins

PHE to be redesigned, RGPV to be divided in 3 institutions

A proposal will be put up before the cabinet for approval IVF centre will be set up for issueless couples

1 mins

90,000 Alphonso mangoes at Hapus fest, prices down due to West Asia war

About 90,000 Alphonso mangoes, harvested from roughly 3,000 trees, are available for sale at the three-day Aphonso (Hapus) Mango Festival that opened at Dutt Mandir Complex in Arera Colony in the city on Friday.

1 mins

State govt amends District Mineral Foundation Rules

The State Government has amended the District Mineral Foundation Rules, 2016, to mandate five-year perspective planning and yearly planning.

1 mins

MP sits on powder keg as factory safety norms go up in smoke

The recent blast in firecracker factory in Dewas has exposed the dangerous reality surrounding explosive and firecracker manufacturing units operating in the state.

1 mins

NEET Student suicide is murder: Rahul Gandhi

The Congress intensified its attack on the BJP-led central government over the alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, with senior leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accusing the Centre of failing to protect students’ futures.

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Students Are Future Nation Builders: Satish Mahana

Satish Mahana said students must gain practical understanding of democratic institutions along with classroom education, as they are the future citizens and nation builders of the country.

1 mins

Parag Milk Gets Costlier in UP

Milk prices in Uttar Pradesh are set to rise as Lucknow Milk Union has increased the rates of Parag milk by ₹2 per litre, following similar hikes by major dairy brands across the country.

1 mins

Minister Rides Bullet to Promote Fuel Saving

Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari reached his office on a Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle to spread awareness about fuel conservation following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for responsible energy use.

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Heatwave Set to Grip UP Again

After brief relief from dust storms and changing weather conditions, Uttar Pradesh is once again set to face an intense heatwave over the next five days.

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Transport Fares Set to Rise in Uttar Pradesh

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NSUI Burns Minister’s Effigy Over NEET Leak, Alleges BJP Involvement

A major political and student protest erupted in Lucknow as members of the National Students’ Union of India staged a demonstration against the alleged NEET-UG paper leak controversy and burned an effigy of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

1 mins

HC Rejects Contempt Plea Against Shankaracharya

The Allahabad High Court on Friday dismissed a contempt petition filed against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati over alleged violation of conditions imposed while granting anticipatory bail in a POCSO-related case.

1 mins

Ex-MLA Family Sentenced in Property Case

A special MP-MLA court in Bhadohi sentenced former MLA Vijay Mishra, his wife and former MLC Ram Lali Mishra, son Vishnu Mishra, and daughter-in-law Rupa Mishra to 10 years imprisonment in a six-year-old criminal case linked to alleged property grabbing and fraud.

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FIR Against MLC in Property Fraud Case

A fresh political and legal controversy has erupted in Uttar Pradesh after an FIR was registered against Akshay Pratap Singh and four others in Lucknow over allegations of fraud, forgery, and an attempt to illegally seize valuable company assets.

1 mins

Mayawati Demands Apology From Akhilesh Over Brahmin Remark

CASTEFIRE | BSP-SP Face-Off Intensifies Over Brahmin Comment

1 mins

6 killed, 9 injured; tractor falls off bridge

Six people were killed and nine others injured after a lorry allegedly collided with a tractor near a bridge in Koppal district on Friday, police said.

1 mins

Karnataka SIR to begin from June 20

Karnataka will begin SIR of electoral rolls from June 20 as part of a nationwide exercise covering 16 states and three Union territories, CEO Anbu Kumar said on Friday.

1 mins

New pipeline to boost Dharwad water supply

In a major step towards securing Dharwad's long-term drinking water needs, the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has initiated plans to lay a separate drinking water pipeline from Aminbhavi to Dharwad city.

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Cylinder blast rocks jewellery workshop, two workers injured

Panic gripped the busy Saraf Bazaar locality in Vijayapura after a powerful gas cylinder explosion inside a jewellery manufacturing workshop left two goldsmiths seriously injured on Friday morning.

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Education must lead to jobs, dignified livelihoods: CM

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Friday said that the state government is working to bridge the gap between education and employment, asserting that learning must lead to skills, opportunities, and dignified livelihoods for youth.

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'Petrol, diesel price hike Modi's gift, country in tragic situation'

Terming the petrol and diesel price hike as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's \"gift\", Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday said the country has come to a \"tragic situation.\"

1 mins

Shivakumar celebrates b'day amid CM change buzz

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday celebrated his 64th birthday, amid buzz over leadership change in the state.

1 mins

Siddaramaiah slams fuel price hike, calls for Modi's resignation

For repeatedly failing the people, PM Modi must resign: CM

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‘Fast-track high-speed rail proposals’

Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao on Friday held a meeting at the Secretariat with senior officials from relevant departments to discuss the proposed high-speed rail corridor projects focused on Hyderabad.

1 mins

‘Will provide funds, outline responsibilities for caste corporations’

Telangana Backward Classes Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Friday said the state government would provide funds to the caste corporations it has recently formed and also guidelines on how to spend it.

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SAVE KBR PROTEST INTENSIFIES

Hyderabad's ongoing confrontation over the Kasu Brahmananda Reddy (KBR) National Park intensified this week, as Save KBR volunteers continued their resistance against tree-felling linked to Rs 930-crore infrastructure project, even as police action and legal notices mounted against them.

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CS Calls for Tech-Driven PACS Reform

Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao on Friday directed officials to focus on capacity building, diversification and adoption of modern technology to make Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) more competitive and sustainable.

1 mins

REJOINDER IN SABARIMALA REVIEW: LINKING TEMPLE ENTRANCE AND ‘DHARMA’

In a significant development in the ongoing Sabarimata review proceedings before a nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India, Senior Advocate Nachiketa Joshi filed a detailed Rejoinder Submission on 14 May 2026 on behalf of Dr. Namburi Kanakadurga, a petitioner from the Tiruppan Alwar Ammal community (representing Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe devotional traditions).

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Uttam leads Ground Review to Fast Track Paddy Movement

Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Thursday directed officials to ensure seamless logistics and speedy movement of paddy during the ongoing Rabi (Yasangi) 2025-26 procurement season, describing it as a landmark period for Telangana agriculture in terms of both production and procurement.

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Cong urges Chief Electoral Officer to conduct SIR in phases in TG

The ruling Congress in Telangana on Friday urged the chief electoral officer to conduct the SIR process in phases over 1.5 to two years, noting that no major elections are scheduled in the state during the next two to three years.

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BJP meet blasts PC George outbursts

Kerala BJP’s post-poll review has turned into a sharp internal reckoning over the public remarks made by P. C. George and Shone George against church leaderships, with senior leaders warning that such confrontations could weaken the party’s long-running attempt to consolidate Christian support in the state.

1 mins

Satheesan trims convoy culture before formally assuming office

V D Satheesan has signalled a leaner security style before taking charge as Chief Minister, directing senior police officials to avoid the extended convoy usually associated with the state’s top executive office.

1 mins

Satheesan reshapes Congress power balance

V. D. Satheesan’s rise to Kerala’s top elected office has altered the balance of power inside the Congress as much as it has changed the state’s political map.

1 mins

Fuel shock shadows power shift

Kerala’s celebration over V. D. Satheesan’s elevation as Chief Minister-designate was quickly unsettled by a sharp rise in petrol and diesel prices that took effect at 6 a. m. on Friday, adding a cost-of-living jolt to the state’s political transition.

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SC concludes Sabarimala hearing

Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the Sabarimala reference after a 16-day Constitution Bench hearing that could reshape how courts examine religious customs, gender equality, temple access and the limits of judicial review in matters of faith.

1 mins

Tini Tom sharpens AMMA accountability row over firing

Actor Tini Tom has intensified the turmoil within the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists by accusing treasurer Unni Sivapal of neglecting core financial responsibilities while involving himself in matters outside his remit, deepening a governance crisis that has already forced the organisation into damage-control mode.

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Chennithala edges closer to Satheesan cabinet

SIGNS OF THAW | Satheesan said Chennithala was his leader and guide

1 mins

Punishment or vendetta?

The Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) move to stall Vinesh Phogat’s comeback has once again exposed the murky intersection of sports administration, personal rivalry, and institutional vendetta in Indian wrestling.

2 mins

Face WPI first to fix it

The latest data on Wholesale Price Inflation (WPI) released yesterday, for obvious reasons, underlines India’s over-dependence on imported energy.

2 mins

In India, we are drowning in content but starving for context

The people who navigate life better are not always those who know more; they are the ones who understand better

4 mins

Sarma’s new diktat: Govt won’t tolerate live-in relationships in state

Compulsory registration of live-in couples reflects a patriarchal mindset, with moral policing not being restricted just to this state

4 mins

UAE to bypass strait by 2027, complete 2nd oil pipeline

The United Arab Emirates will complete a second oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz by 2027 to safeguard its crude exports against ongoing disruptions, The Guardian reported on Friday.

1 mins

US nuclear firms eye India

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright briefed American nuclear industry executives ahead of their India visit next week after New Delhi opened the sector to private players.

1 mins

US Bill tightens H-1B rules

Indian professionals, students and family-based immigrants could face sweeping restrictions under a Republican immigration proposal introduced by Senator Tommy Tuberville, including tighter H-1B rules and stricter citizenship requirements.

1 mins

Panda cub set for debut

Indonesia's first giant panda cub is healthy and adapting well ahead of his public debut this month at the Indonesian Safari Park near Jakarta.

1 mins

65 die of Ebola in Congo

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday confirmed a fresh Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’ remote Ituri province, where 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths have been recorded so far.

1 mins

US: Punjabi Devils founder jailed

A 27-year-old Indian-origin man who founded an outlaw motorcycle gang called Punjabi Devils has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for unlawful dealing of firearms and possession of a machine gun.

1 mins

Buffett-Curry lunch auction raises $9mn

An anonymous bidder paid more than $9 million in a charity auction for a private lunch with legendary investor Warren Buffett and basketball star Stephen Curry, with Buffett pledging to match the winning bid to support their preferred charities.

1 mins

43mn Americans face student debt

The Trump govt intensified its push to curb rising college costs, with Education Secretary Linda McMahon informing Congress that 43 million Americans are carrying $17 trillion in student debt.

1 mins

Labour MP exits as Burnham prepares for leadership bid

Labour MP Josh Simons (L) has resigned from Parliament to pave the way for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to return to Westminster amid growing speculation over the party's future leadership.

1 mins

CIA CHIEF VISITS CUBA AS ENERGY CRISIS WORSENS

CIA Director John Ratcliffe (L) met Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday as the island nation grappled with a worsening energy crisis amid the continuing US oil blockade.

1 mins

‘Successful, historic’ visit, but Great Wall of China still intact

BEIJING PARLEYS | Trump’s summit with Xi full of pomp and pageantry, but no major breakthroughs on trade or tangible help to end conflict in West Asia

2 mins

Brain fog and exhaustion: The overlooked symptoms doctors are seeing more often

Over the years, the white-washed surfaces of examination rooms have been graced with the repetitive phrase “I'm so tired” more times than can be counted.

3 mins

Decoding adult calcium needs: Optimal dosages and food guide

The food we consume is the central force that aids in the efficient and effective functioning of our body. The variety of nutrients such as the vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates help keep our body and the bodily organs healthy.

3 mins

Deja Vu Again

Have you met someone and felt like you've known them forever? That face in a crowd of strangers seems more familiar than it should?

2 mins

A Simple guide to managing an oily T-Zone

Effective home remedies to manage a summer T-Zone

2 mins

Hunt for 007 James Bond begins

Amazon MGM Studios officially begins casting process for the next James Bond film, with Nina Gold leading the global search for 007

1 mins

Aakhri Sawaal that is not worth answering

This week's release is a political thriller Aakhri Sawal, a film that promises to fearlessly deep dive into India’s most debated historical conspiracies.

2 mins

Marriage, 'mistress' & distress

Marriage, as Hindi cinema often reminds us, is less a sacred institution and more a pressure cooker with a faulty whistle.

2 mins

Culture of warmth

The client, an NRI, had a very simple and clear design brief for the project: “the whole house should have a coming-back-home feeling.”

1 mins

Rooftop has Theatre

Set within a quiet residential neighbourhood, Terrace Theatre emerges as a gentle architectural intervention that transforms the rooftop of an existing home into a dedicated space for Atman Theatre School, a practice led by theatre practitioner Sritej Bhatt.

1 mins

Hidden risk of muscle loss

It is also a primary driver of falls, fractures, and longer hospital stays.

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Why strength training, nutrition, and early action are key to healthy ageing

In a recent health webinar, Dr Rajiva Gupta, Senior Consultant in Diabetes and Internal Medicine, highlighted the growing concern of sarcopenia, or age-related muscle loss, among seniors.

1 mins

Lessons that stay

Explore how Indian seniors distill life’s biggest lessons into wisdom on health, love, and joy

3 mins

What keeps us awake?

There is a haunting beauty in the line, “Maut ka jab ek din moyateen hai, fir mujhe neend kyon nahi aati?” If death is inevitable, then what keeps us awake all night?

3 mins

Ace Designers opens Ahmedabad plant

Ace Designers Limited, the flagship company of the Ace Micromatic Group, announced the inauguration of its new state-of-the-art assembly facility at Panchratna Industrial Park, Ahmedabad.

1 mins

InnovMetric launches PolyWorks 2026

InnovMetric, the independent software development company that empowers manufacturers of every size to digitally transform their 3D measurement processes, announces the launch of PolyWorks 2026.

1 mins

Schmersal launches new Webshop

K.A. Schmersal GmbH & Co. KG has successfully launched its new webshop.

1 mins

ABB unveils ‘world’s first’ magnet-free hyper efficient motor

ABB has claimed to be the world’s first manufacturer to offer an IE6 Hyper Efficiency motor certified for hazardous areas under ATEX and IECEx standards.

2 mins

‘Mining 5.0 key to sustainable growth’

Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Sasmit Patra on mining industry, which is currently at different stages of technological evolution

1 mins

Next-gen crushing shift

Sooraj Cherukat, Head — Sales and Business Development, Hailstone Innovations Pvt Ltd, on industry evolution trends & innovations

3 mins

Efficient HVAC solutions

AR Madhusudan, Business Line Manager, Drive Products, ABB India, highlights HVAC growth, AI drives, localisation strategy

3 mins

Constructing smarter highways

Highways must deliver faster with higher quality safety standards, urging quality-driven growth, says Ramneek Sehgal, Chairman and Managing Director, Ceigall India

4 mins

Titan partnership to drive Swiss watchmaker's retail push

138-year-old Swiss watchmaker doesn't enter a market quietly and yet, the debut of Roamer in India feels less like a loud arrival and more like a confident, measured step into a landscape that’s finally ready for a Swiss watchmaker whose legacy is rooted in watchmaking, yet continually evolving.

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Roamer makes India debut

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Desi drams rising

On World Whisky Day, check out new Indian single malt launches worth a pour

1 mins

Stitching cultures together

Designer Ashdeen Lilaowala’s new collection, Tarana, reimagines Parsi Gara’s legacy as a cross-cultural visual language by combining it with Bandhani

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Hardik’s absence due to injury, says Shardul Thakur

MI skipper is expected to return for the KKR clash

2 mins

Marsh blitzkrieg powers Super Giants to victory

LSG’s 7-wicket win makes Chennai Super Kings’ playoff chances tough

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