FDA takes action against 477 pharmacies

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Pune has claimed to crack down on as many as 477 retail and wholesale medical stores in the city that were run without pharmacists.

State Excise Dept cracks down on illicit liquor

Amid heightened scrutiny ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the State Excise Department is enforcing strict control over the production, transportation, and sale of illicit liquor in Pune and neighbouring areas.

Temperature taking a toll on animals

The sudden surge in temperature is becoming a major concern in Pune, as it's not only humans that feel the heat the soaring temperatures in the city have also made birds and animals restless, said the city-based aviculturists.

3rd Mahakumbh Abhishekam performed at Chembur temple

Jagadaguru Badari Shankaracharya Vidyabhinava Krishnananda Teertha Mahaswamigal of Shree Kshetra Shakatapuram, perthe formed third Jeernoddhar Mahakumbh Abhishekam at in Shankaralaya temple Chembur. Amid the chanting of vedic mantras, thousands of devotees of Lord Ayappa thronged Harihar Bhajan Samaj premises to witness the ceremony.

‘Engage with only trained, certified agents’

Non-compliance may result in action against projects, says MahaRERA

Vehicle resale racket busted: 29 trucks worth ₹5.5cr seized

The Navi Mumbai crime branch has busted a multicrore truck re-registration racket originating in Maharashtra and arrested nine persons, including three officials attached to the Amravati Regional Transport Office (RTO) as well as agents.

Land acquisition rate for villagers to stay ₹1.6 cr/ha

Thane court upholds compensation awarded to 91 Palghar villagers for their land for Dedicated Freight Corridor; rejects arguments of DFCCIL

After 39 years at IIT, gardener commits suicide over gratuity

A retired gardener at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B), who was embroiled in a legal dispute with the institute over a gratuity claim for the past several years, allegedly died by suicide in the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday.

Cool water, chilled drinks bring relief to Mumba S naka workers

With summer temperatures at record highs in the city and suburbs, the itinerant workers who gather at road junctions, or nakas, are among those most vulnerable to the intense heat and light during the day

An ode to city workers ona subdued Labour Day

On International Workers' Day, an occasion that passed without much commemoration in a city largely built by industrial workers, a diverse group of people - poets, businessmen, a lawyer and workers met at Madanpura in Central Mumbai to acknowledge the millions of hands toiling in the city's workshops, factories and vast construction sites.

Thane LS seat: Irked BJP workers quit party posts

BJP functionaries tender resignations after Shiv Sena announces Naresh Mhaske as Thane candidate; say BJP leader Ganesh Naik’s son Sanjeev was preparing to campaign for the past six months; there are four sitting BJP MLAs in the constituency and two municipal corporations are with the party

BJP jittery over Bhushan's clout, gives son ticket

The BJP has finally put an end to the lingering suspense over the nominee for the prestigious Kaiserganj Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh

RJD means Rishwatkhor Jungleraj Daldal: Nadda

BJP president JP Nadda on Thursday fired a fresh salvo at RJD by alleging the party led by Lalu Prasad stood for 'Rishwatkhor (bribery) Jungleraj Daldal (slough of mud)'.

No post-poll sops, warns EC

The Election Commission on Thursday directed all political parties to stop enrolling or registering voters for post-election beneficiaryoriented schemes under the guise of conducting surveys.

Kharge: Every Indian is Congress's vote bank

Grand Old Party chief writes third letter to PM Modi

LOOKOUT NOTICES FOR REVANNA Father and son seek anticipatory bail

Revanna, through his lawyer, had sought seven days' time to appear before the SIT.

Rahul eveing Raebareli?

The suspense over the elusive Congress candidates in Amethi and Raebareli persists. The media buzz, however, is that Rahul Gandhi is unlikely to contest from his former stronghold Amethi and may fight from Raebareli seat instead.

Dear citizens, Juhu beach is all yours, 24/7

All these years, like the fairy godmother’s injunction to Cinderella, it was routine for every Mumbaikar at Juhu beach to be asked by police to leave, shortly around midnight.

Concern over allegations of 'misleading data'

A motorman from Central Railway’s Mumbai Division has raised serious concerns regarding the accuracy of maintenance records within the railway’s centralised system.

Harbour line goes for a toss again

Cascading effect of derailment on Monday and Wednesday

ICIA Triumph of Mumbai's Anjuman Islam Saif Tayabji Girls High School

Anjuman Islam Saif Tayabji Girls High School, the sole of India representative among Urdu medium schools, has etched its name in gold on the global stage as two of its most distinguished students, Ansari Rushda Sameer Ahmed and Shaikh Umme Hani Shakir, proudly adorned with the Indian tricolor, received the SILVER MEDAL at the International Creativity and Innovation Award 2024.

Punjab win battle of Kings

R Gaikwad, who got the Orange Cap, saw his innings of 62 go in vain

Blinken meets Israeli Prez to push for Gaza ceasefire

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv on Wednesday at the start of a fresh round of talks aimed at bringing about a ceasefire in the Gaza war.

Why is the BJP using fearmongering to polarise?

In an India facing high unemployment, particularly among the youth, rising prices, cost of living crisis, widening inequality, campaign finance controversies and the alleged capture of the democratic institutions and media control, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign for 2024 Lok Sabha polls started with the promise of a developed India, national pride and the \"Beyond 400\" pitch.

Career plan, assembly area are new admission 'requirements'

What's your career plan? In which assembly constituency you live?

BJP deceived every section with false assurances: Sachin Pilot

Congress in Chhattisgarh charge Sachin Pilot on Wednesday said that BJP remained in the government at the Centre with full majority for 10 years. It gave false assurances and deceived every section.

Struggles for wealth redistribution should intensify: CPM

CPI(M) politburo member BV Raghavulu today called upon the working class to fight against exploitation and for redistribution of wealth.

PROTECT AGAINST HEAT WAVE: IMDH

heat wave, alert Amid (yellow) has been issued for the State by India Meteorological Department Hyderabad (IMD-H) as 18 districts in Telangana likely to witness heat wave conditions with temperatures soaring to a maximum of 44 degrees Celsius. The following Do's and Don'ts are reiterated for citizens of Telangana.

Atal Sarovar opens on Gujarat Divas

The inauguration of the much-awaited Atal Sarovar marked a special gift for Rajkot citizens on Gujarat divas, May 1. Developed by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC), the sprawling 2.93 lakh square metre lakefront complex promises a haven for recreation and leisure.

AMUL and Dudhsagar Dairy otter voter Incentives

In a bid to bolster voter participation in the upcoming Lok Sabha general elections scheduled for May 7, the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF) -AMUL, and Dudhsagar Dairy announced innovative incentives for milk producers.