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UGC gets 6 weeks for anti-discrimination regulation

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to notify within six weeks new regulations to combat caste-based discrimination and suicides in higher education institutions, clarifying that the fresh norms cannot be a mere \"ream of white paper\" but must be effective.

Life term for 28 for killing man in 2018 Kasganj violence

A special National Investigation Agency court on Friday awarded life imprisonment to 28 people convicted for the murder of 23-year-old Chandan Gupta in a communal clash in Kasganj district of Uttar Pradesh during a \"Tiranga Yatra\" in 2018.

Allu Arjun gets bail in theatre stampede case

The Nampally court in Hyderabad granted regular bail to top Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Friday in connection with the December 4 Sandhya theatre stampede that claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman and injured her son, people familiar with the matter said.

SP injured in Manipur as mob attacks office

The superintendent of police, along with several others, sustained injuries on Friday after protesters attacked his office in Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district of Manipur to push for removal of central forces from Saibol village bordering Imphal East, officials aware of the matter said.

SC plans pan-India tags for vehicles to mark fuel-type

The Supreme Court on Friday announced its intention to invoke its constitutional powers under Article 142 to make it mandatory for vehicle owners across all states and Union Territories (UTs) to adopt colour-coded stickers for petrol and diesel vehicles.

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.

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

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.

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: 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.

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: 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

EXTENDING ALL HELP TO NURSE ON DEATH ROW IN YEMEN, SAYS MEA

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.

Shopkeeper shot dead

● The vehicle ran out of fuel midway and was parked near a railway overbridge when the crash occurred. SANTOSH JADHAV, Police inspector, Mahad taluka police station

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.

4 killed, 2 injured as towing van rams into SUV

The vehicle ran out of fuel midway and was parked near a railway overbridge when the crash occurred SANTOSH JADHAV, Police inspector, Mahad taluka police station

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.

CM Slammed Prev MVA Govt For Failing To Keep The Top Position; In 2020-21, The State Slipped To The 2Nd Position

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

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

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.