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Gujarat Puts a Hold on 25 MW Solar Project Near Gir Sanctuary

The Gujarat government decided in the first week of January to put on hold a 25 MW solar power project proposed by the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) group near the Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary following concerns from environmentalists about its impact on the Asiatic lion's last natural habitat, a state government official said, requesting anonymity.

Can't deny aid to estranged wife for refusing to return

In a landmark ruling that strengthens a woman's right to autonomy, the Supreme Court on Friday held that a man cannot deny maintenance to his estranged wife solely because she refuses to live with him despite the husband securing a decree of restitution of conjugal rights.

Submit affidavit after gender change abroad for new passport: MEA

AS PER THE NEW RULE, APPLICANTS WOULD NOT NEED TO SUBMIT AN ID CARD ISSUED UNDER 2019 ACT

US visa rejection to ties with Xi, Modi shares views on key topics

Highlights from PM's podcast

SC refuses to stop clubbing of Mathura mosque-temple pleas

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed its reluctance to interfere with an Allahabad high court order consolidating multiple lawsuits over the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Masjid land dispute in Mathura, observing that such consolidation serves the interests of both parties and reduces the risk of contradictory rulings.

Yogi Hits Back at Claims of Kumbh on Waqf Land

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that those visiting the Maha Kumbh to claim the land the event was being held on will face \"denting and painting\" even as he welcomed all visitors who respect Indian traditions.

SC Refuses to Hear Pleas Against 2023 Women Quota Act

The Supreme Court on Friday disposed of petitions seeking immediate implementation of a law reserving a third of seats in Parliament and state assemblies for women, stating that the petitioners are free to approach the high court, if aggrieved.

₹1.42 Cr Assets of Tadoba's Ex-Service Provider Seized

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches and seized gold, diamond and platinum jewellery, and bullion worth ₹1.42 crore in a money laundering case against a firm, whose officials are accused of defrauding the state forest department of around ₹12.15 crore through financial misconduct.

CIDCO's LIG home prices touch ₹1 cr; sign campaign on

Nearly 125,000 people who had applied for affordable homes in Navi Mumbai under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana are aghast after the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), the developer, announced prices earlier this week, with some flats costing close to ₹1 crore.

HC Expresses Concern Over Rehab Plan on 90 Acres of SGNP

Taking a Stern View of the Inaction of the Forest Officials, the Court Said We Want the City to be Liveable

Excavator Falls on Operator While Unloading

A man operating an excavator died on Wednesday after the same vehicle toppled over him.

No More Tree Felling at Aarey for Metro, SC Told

We hope that the govt doesn't hoodwink the Supreme Court to get approvals for development projects.

Conditional Flat Possession for Heirs of Cessed Bldgs' Tenants

The Mumbai Building Repair and Redevelopment Board of state's housing authority, Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority or MHADA, has made an important decision to grant conditional possession of tenements to the next of kin of eligible original tenants listed in the master list lottery.

HC Initiates Suo Motu PIL for Ramsar Sites Conservation in Maharashtra

The Bombay High Court on Friday initiated a suo motu proceeding to monitor the conservation and preservation of three Ramsar sites in Maharashtra- Nandur Madhyameshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Lonar Lake, and Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary.

10-Yr-Old Boy Killed By Mom With Mental Health Issues

The Kherwadi police have arrested a 36-year-old woman for allegedly killing her minor son at their Y Colony residence in Kherwadi area of Bandra East on Thursday.

Ahead of BMC polls, workshop for citizens on how BMC works

An urgent need to revive citizen activism, increase the participation of youth in civic affairs, and the importance of civic engagement from citizens were issues that topped the agenda of a workshop ahead of the upcoming civic elections in Mumbai on Friday.

Sankranti Vigil: Police Ban Nylon Manja From Jan 11 To Feb 9

As Makar Sankranti nears, Mumbai police have banned the storage, sale or use of nylon string or thread, popularly known as manja, used in kite flying, to prevent injuries to humans, animals and birds.

Torres fraud is the brainchild of 2 Ukrainians

The Torres Jewellery fraud was conceived and planned by two Ukrainians, who fled the country just before the scam surfaced less than a week ago.

Court denies bail to driver Sanjay More in Kurla BEST crash

A sessions court on Friday rejected the bail plea of Sanjay More, the driver of an electric BEST bus that rammed into pedestrians and multiple vehicles in Kurla West on the night of December 9, killing seven and injuring 42 others.

Thackeray memorial engineered to withstand deluge like 2005'

The seafront and underground Balasaheb Thackeray National Memorial in Dadar has employed a cutting-edge 'double-wall flask' technology—used for the first time in India for a memorial. This design ensures protection against water leakage, even during extreme weather events such as the devastating July 26, 2005, Mumbai floods, revealed structural engineering of the memorial.

BMC Invites Private Firms To Develop Open Spaces Along Road

Abandoning its earlier plan of developing and maintaining 53 acres of reclaimed open spaces along the coastal road at its own cost, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) coastal road department on Friday invited expressions of interest (EOI) for the same from private firms, opening up the possibility of commercial exploitation of these spaces.

2 Tie Up, Rob 80-Year-Old, Helper in Vile Parle Flat

The crime branch on Friday arrested two robbers who allegedly barged into an 80-year-old woman's flat in Vile Parle last Sunday and forcefully robbed her of gold and ₹1.5 lakh in cash.

MSRDC Mulls Toll Extension to Avoid ₹900-Crore Payout

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is considering extending the toll collection period for heavy and commercial vehicles at five Mumbai toll plazas.

Govt proposes congestion taxes, limit on cars per family

Transport dept has shared presentation with CM, sourced from global practices, to ease traffic flow

Eating at odd hrs muddles body clock, raises risk of obesity, diabetes: Study

The liver-brain link Insights from a new study and why late-night eating disrupts health

Tottenham Take Lead vs Reds in League Cup SF

Lucas Bergvall scored his first goal for Tottenham Hotspur to give his side a surprise 1-0 victory over holders Liverpool in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

With Ghosal by her side, Anahat takes steady steps

By her own admission, Anahat Singh did not play her best squash at the British Junior Open, a prestigious junior tournament she won for the third time this week as its U-17 champion.

India debut on the cards for McIlroy in $5mn event

The iconic Delhi Golf Club (DGC) is set to host a $5 million DP World Tour event in October with former world No. 1 and four-time Major winner Rory McIlroy likely in attendance, making the upcoming Rolex Series event the most expensive golf tournament — in terms of prize money — ever hosted by the country.

Can multi-city bid boost India's Oly credentials?

Ahmedabad is set to be the cornerstone of India's bid for 2036 Olympics even as few sports could be held in other cities in line with the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) push for cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

The Growing Mistrust About Doping Violations in Tennis

Players Criticise Difference in Treatment for Those Who Test Positive