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Missing Since Jan 1, Journalist's Body Found in a Tank

A 28-year-old journalist was found murdered on Friday in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, two days after he went missing while reportedly on his way to meet the brother of a local road contractor.

Shah pushes for renewable energy in island regions

The administrations of Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands have been asked to prioritize generation of energy through renewable sources, including solar panels and windmills, a statement from the Union ministry of home affairs said on Friday following a meeting, chaired by Union minister Amit Shah, to review the ongoing development projects in the two Union territories.

Extending All Help To Nurse On Death Row In Yemen, Says Mea

India said on Friday that it continues to extend all possible help to Nimisha Priya, an Indian national on death row in Yemen whose death sentence was recently approved by President Rashad al-Alimi.

T' for 'terrorism', not 'tango': India hits back at Pak jibe

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar had said it takes two to tango when asked about the possible resumption of trade with India

Court Acquits Three in Case Linked to Bihar Shelter Home

A special SC/ST court in Bihar acquitted Brajesh Thakur, the main accused in the Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual abuse case, along with two of his associates, related to the disappearance of 11 women from the shelter home due to \"lack of evidence\".

SC: Disastrous to shift trial just because a politician is involved

The bench was hearing a plea by a Congress MLA, seeking the transfer of a cheating case against him outside M.P.

SC Issues Notice on CBI Plea Against Acquittal of Dera Chief in 2002 Case

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice in an appeal filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against the Punjab and Haryana high court's decision to acquit Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder of the Sirsa-based Dera's manager Ranjit Singh.

SC: Failure to appear in court separate offence

NON-APPEARANCE IS AN OFFENCE, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THE PROCLAMATION IS LATER NULLIFIED OR THE ACCUSED IS ACQUITTED, THE TOP COURT SAID

India says Maldives symbolises our 'Neighbourhood First' policy

India on Friday pledged its continued support for the Maldives as the Indian Ocean archipelago grapples with economic issues, signalling a growing thaw in bilateral relations that went through a rough patch last year.

PANVEL CIVIC BODY CRACKS DOWN ON 164 DEVELOPERS

Ward-wise notices to developers

2 Men in Bike Shoot at Contractor in Sanpada

A garbage contractor was shot at multiple times by two unidentified assailants on a bike in Sanpada, Navi Mumbai on Friday morning.

In annual tally, state has remained on top for the last five years, Fadnavis states on social media

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis got a chance to push his tagline 'Ata Maharashtra Thambnar Nahi (\"There's no stopping Maharashtra now\")' when the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) numbers were released by the central government.

CM: Maha attracted 45% of country's FDI in 6 months

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis got a chance to push his tagline 'Ata Maharashtra Thambnar Nahi (\"There's no stopping Maharashtra now\") when the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) numbers were released by the central government.

The whip of Silicon Valley tech behemoths

AUTHORITIES ARE ALARMED BY THE EXPANDING SWAY OF OVERSEAS ALGORITHMS

4 Killed, 2 Injured as Towing Van Rams into SUV

The accident occurred close to Veer railway station in Raigad.

‘It Is Not A Political Event’, Says Bhujbal As He Shares Stage With Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal, who was upset over his exclusion in the Devendra Fadnavis cabinet, was seen with the chief minister at a function in Naigaon, Satara, on Friday and later in the evening shared a stage with NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar to mark the birth anniversary of educationist and social reformer Savitribai Phule in Pune.

DPharm students can practise as pharmacists

The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has announced provisional registration for students who completed the Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharm) course in the 2023-2024 academic session.

Amid Reunion Buzz, Tatkare Says NCP Will Stay With NDA

Amid speculations of the rival Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions coming together, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar-led NCP's state chief, Sunil Tatkare, on Friday said the party will not change its stand on aligning with the BJP, indicating that the Sharad Pawar-led faction will have to decide whether they want to join the alliance or not.

SGNP Set To Be Drilled For Third Twin Tunnel Project

Tunnelling through SGNP

Ajit unlikely to appoint Munde as Beed's guardian minister

Awhad and Beed MP allege the car used by accused Walmik Karad was part of Ajit Pawar's convoy

CM gets unlikely praise from Sena (UBT) over Gadchiroli

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has received a compliment from an unlikely quarter.

After 24 yrs, shanties to make way for road

Court clears the way for 60-ft road in Sion, raps 'squatters' for claiming to be poor slum dwellers

HC asks Adani group firm to justify cutting of mangroves for ₹172-crore jetty project

The Bombay high court (HC) on Thursday directed Adani Cementation Limited to provide a detailed explanation of the public interest served by its proposed jetty project.

Speed governors to help trains navigate ghat sections

The Bhor and Thal ghats, which connect Mumbai with Pune and Nashik respectively, are challenging terrains for motormen navigating trains along the Central Railway (CR). These steep gradients often necessitate multiple halts as a safety measure, adding to delays.

Ex-Axis MF manager booked in multi-crore fraud

The Sion police have registered a case against Viresh Joshi, a former manager at Axis Mutual Fund, and others, in connection with the multi-crore 'front-running' fraud.

40-yr-old stabs mother to death, surrenders

A Kurla resident allegedly killed her 65-year-old mother by stabbing her multiple times in her abdomen, chest, ribs, and left hand over a petty issue on Thursday evening.

Duty-Free Shop Staffers Held For Smuggling Gold At Airport

Two staffers of a duty-free shop at the international airport were among four people arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for smuggling 6 kg gold worth ₹4.84 crore on Friday.

At 36°C, City Sees Warmest January Day In Eight Years

On Friday, the city experienced its warmest January day in eight years, with the maximum temperature soaring to 36°C at the Santacruz weather station.

Construction ban in Borivali-E, Byculla may go as air improves

Two other areas, Navy Nagar in Colaba and Shivaji Nagar in Govandi are still under observation

Court protects Everest's rights in 'Tikhalal' powder

The Bombay high court on Thursday upheld the trademark rights of Everest Food Products Pvt Ltd over the usage of trademark 'Tikhalal' and restrained Shyam Dhani Industries Pvt Ltd from using the trade name.