A tragic incident at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on Friday night has brought the ongoing mental health crisis across elite technical institutions back into sharp focus. Sahil Wakode, a second-year undergraduate BTech student in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering...
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Pune: A 34-year-old man was killed and three members of his family, including a five-year-old boy, were seriously injured after a speeding truck rammed into their two-wheeler at RTO Chowk in Pune in the early hours of Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Gulab Ramji Gavi...
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A guest told hindustantimes.com about attending Antilia's Ganesh Utsav, where Nita Ambani personally invited attendees for the evening aarti.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with different countries are creating new avenues for employment and growth for the country’s youth. Addressing a virtual Rozgar Mela, he said global confidence in India’s talent, skills and innova...
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A plumber died after a Metro construction barricade fell on his motorcycle. The FIR alleges negligence and inadequate safety precautions at the Vikhroli site. The deceased was traveling for work when the incident occurred on LBS Road. His son alleged the barricade was not secured...
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The 20th Asian Games officially got underway in Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday, September 19, with the grand opening ceremony bringing together athletes from across the continent. Leading the Indian contingent at the athletes’ parade were two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and ka...
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Mumbai: With large crowds expected across Mumbai on Sunday as devotees visit various Ganpati pandals during Ganeshotsav, the Railways provided a major relief to commuters. No daytime megablock will be operated on the major Mumbai suburban routes on Sunday, allowing devotees to tr...
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has identified an unapproved water connection leading to a mosque near Mumbai's Terminal 2. This move comes after a complaint from BJP leader Kirit Somaiyya about the utilization of airport land. During their inspection, BMC officials ...
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The founder claimed that excessive advertising on pandals during Ganesh Utsav in Mumbai ruins the experience for devotees.
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Two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat led the Indian contingent as flag-bearers at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on Saturday, September 19. The ceremony will officially mark the beginning of the 20th Asian Games in Japa...
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The introduction of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions is unlikely to drive consumers back towards cash, Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor S C Murmu said. He added that the new framework would help the digital payments ecosys...
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The father of a deceased IIT-Bombay student intends to protest with his son's body, demanding accountability from authorities he believes are culpable for the suicide. The police have initiated a case of abetment against various individuals. The family argues that casteism and sy...
