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Kerala's unique roadmap to manage rapid urban growth

Kerala is known to have a distinct rural-urban continuum, where the lines between villages and towns have long blurred, giving the state the appearance of one continuous city.

Woman, partner get life term for killing her child

THE TWO ACCUSED WERE FOUND GUILTY OF KILLING THE WOMAN'S EIGHT-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER IN 2022

In strategy shift, Rahul remains active on social media during vacations

Though Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's absence from some key occasions recently raised a few eyebrows, the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha has remained active politically through social media—signalling a tactical shift from earlier when his vacations and foreign tours would come under criticism from his political rivals.

Modi to Launch Jammu Railway Division, Telangana Terminal Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch key railway projects including the Jammu railway division and a terminal station in Telangana on Monday.

2 Arrested for Voyeurism at T'gana College; 5 Others Booked

A kitchen staff member and an associate have been arrested on charges of voyeurism after students at a private engineering college near Hyderabad accused them of peeping into the washrooms of the girls' hostel, police said on Sunday, adding that five others, including the institute's principal, have been booked in connection with the case.

Customs Duty Slashed on Gold to Be Reviewed

The government is reviewing customs duties on over two-dozen items, including gold, and may raise the levy on the yellow metal if it is found that the recent duty reduction triggered its consumption instead of achieving the stated policy objective of domestic value addition, two people aware of the development said.

'Sexist': Bidhuri faces criticism for remarks

The Bharatiya Janata Party's Kalkaji seat candidate Ramesh Bidhuri has stirred a massive political controversy with two separate statements mentioning Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and Delhi chief minister Atishi, drawing strong criticism from both the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday for the \"insulting\" and \"sexist\" remarks.

Fog Continues to Disrupt Life and Travel in Parts of Northern India

Dense fog blanketed most parts of north India on Sunday, causing disruptions in air, rail, and road traffic, with little respite in sight in the near future as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of the persistence of similar conditions till January 9.

4 Killed, 2 Missing as Vehicle Plunges into J&K River, Search On

Police Said the Four Victims Died on the Spot While Two Others, Including the SUV's Driver, Are Missing

Beggars Come To Shirdi For Free Food: Ex-MP

Sujay Vikhe-Patil, a former Member of Parliament (MP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, has sparked controversy by urging the Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan to discontinue its free meal service and instead allocate those funds for the future and education of children.

HC Issues Notice to CBI in Axis MF 'Front Running' Scam

By Sharing Non-Public Info to Brokers, Ex-Axis MF Manager Cheated Lakhs of Investors

Zoos on alert after 3 tigers, 1 leopard die of avian flu

Statewide advisory to zoos and rescue centres after avian flu detected at rescue centre in Nagpur

Digital Lounge: WR's new plan to benefit office-goers at stns

Soon office-goers who take Western Railway (WR) trains can work at railway stations while waiting to catch their local, as WR is currently working on a plan of setting up co-working flex office spaces on the elevated decks at stations and terminuses, on the lines of European railway stations.

State to explore alternative fundraising plan for schools

State education minister Dadaji Bhuse announced that the government is devising alternative fundraising strategies to address financial constraints in the department.

NCP objects to Dhas targeting Ajit Pawar over murder case

NCP leader and cabinet minister Dhananjay Munde came under fresh fire on Sunday when Suresh Dhas, BJP MLA from the Ashti Patoda constituency in Beed, alleged that the deal to extort ₹2 crore from Avadaa, a firm which has a windmill project in Massajog village, was struck at his residence.

Beed murder and Maratha mobilisation

The last 10 days saw three major rallies demanding justice for Santosh Deshmukh, a sarpanch in Beed district who was brutally murdered for resisting an extortion bid.

Can't club benefits of Ladki, Namo Shetkari

Ladki Bahin Yojana burdening exchequer, says agri minister; scrutiny likely to hit farmer families

NCP irked, won't include Chhagan Bhujbal in cabinet

The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has decided to keep its senior leader Chhagan Bhujbal out of the cabinet despite him sulking publicly after being denied a ministerial berth in the Mahayuti 2.0 government.

Two Brothers Who Hired Shooter to Kill Shop Owner Arrested

In the early hours of Sunday, crime branch officers arrested two brothers who allegedly hired a shooter to kill a Shanti Shopping Centre shop owner in a bid to keep him from testifying in an assault and extortion case against one of them.

After a brief dip, AQI once again rises to 162

After Mumbai saw an improvement in the air quality index (AQI) for three consecutive days after precautionary measures like a ban on construction sites were taken by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) last week, the city's AQI once again rose to 162 from 156 on Sunday, which is considered moderate.

HC Questions Rationale Behind Audi 'Q6' Trademark Rejection, Directs Examiner to Reassess

The Bombay High Court on Thursday remanded a trademark dispute involving German automobile giant Audi AG to the senior examiner of trade marks in Mumbai for fresh consideration of its 'Q6' series trademark registration.

25-YR-OLD AUTO DRIVER SEDATED AND ROBBED BY PASSENGER

The Vinobha Bhave police are looking for a passenger who allegedly gave a sedative-laced soft drink to a 25-year-old auto driver, while travelling from Santacruz to Kurla, and later decamped with the vehicle as well as the driver's mobile phone and cash.

MMRDA Mulls Alternative Route for Metro 9 Extension

Will help save over ₹500 crore towards land acquisition, rehabilitation and construction costs

Trump's win and a new chapter of racism against Indians

The last week of 2024 inaugurated a new phase of racism against Indians in America – one that won’t end well.

World Bank to lend Pak $20 billion as part of 10-year deal

The World Bank is set to approve a $20 billion indicative lending package for Pakistan — a pioneering 10-year initiative to protect its funded projects from political transitions and focus on six targeted areas, according to a media report.

A scientist who loved cricket, tennis with equal passion

In the demise of Dr Rajagopala Chidambaram, India has lost one of its most accomplished sons.

Uddhav cornered over pvt guards at residence

The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Saturday questioned if Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray trusts Mumbai police after visuals of private security guards deployed at his residence Matoshree were aired by Marathi news channels.

Sharp drop in prices of winter vegetables

Wholesale prices of tomatoes crashed to ₹5-10 per kilogram in the APMC market, Vashi on Saturday.

Under-fire Pant's fireworks help India claw back at SCG

Rishabh Pant's blistering counter-attack capped the second day of the fifth and final test between Australia and India, as the visitors reached 141-6, taking their lead to 145.

Fulton focuses on World Cup qualification

Craig Fulton had a short chat with Graham Reid before taking his seat in an empty Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here to watch Delhi SG Pipers' practice in the morning.