Rahul Gandhi is at his most compelling when his unfiltered candour cuts through the euphemisms of political discourse. At a recent ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ interaction with young women in Pune, the Leader of Opposition (LoP), while criticising patriarchy, took aim at the Manusmriti fo...
Prime Minister Modi will go down in Indian history as one of the most impactful leaders ever who changed the course of history. India before him was a different country, and it took a different turn once he became prime minister. It remains to be seen if changes that have occurre...
Navi Mumbai: Residents of Navi Mumbai can file claims and objections on the draft electoral rolls published under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive till September 30, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) said on Monday. The Election Commission of India has undert...
Mumbai: In yet another example of friction between the BMC administration and elected representatives, BJP corporator from Colaba, Makarand Narwekar, has written to Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide requesting the administration to actively consult and discuss with local corpo...
A milk tanker overturned on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway near Dahanu on Monday afternoon. The driver sustained minor injuries, and no other casualties were reported in the incident. A large quantity of milk spilled onto the highway, attracting local villagers and motoris...
New Delhi, Sep 21: The legendary MS Dhoni was actively involved in the decision to appoint former India pacer Zaheer Khan as the new head coach of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), said the franchise’s managing director Kasi Viswanathan. Five-time champions CSK on Monday named Zaheer, 4...
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan visited Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal to seek Ganpati Bappa’s blessings during Ganeshotsav on Monday (September 21). The actor was accompanied by his wife Gauri Khan, daughter and actress Suhana Khan, and his manager Pooja Dadlani. Shah...
Avijit Dwivedi, writer, consultant, Policy matters and Rural Advocacy sheds light on How states in India are taking e-governance to the last mile. Over the past decade, public administration in India has gone through a massive overhaul. Centralised portals, direct benefit transfe...
Pune has long been the quiet workhorse of India's real estate story — steady demand, strong end-user activity, and a market that rewards fundamentals over hype. It is also the city where PropertyDrone Realty built its foundation. Now, the firm's future plans point to a next chapt...
Karjat: Heavy rain accompanied by powerful thunderstorms lashed Karjat on Monday, amid unsettled monsoon conditions across parts of Maharashtra. The intense downpour came as the region remained under an orange alert, with visuals from Karjat showing continuous heavy rainfall redu...
In a crackdown on hygiene standards, Mumbai's Food and Drug Administration has suspended the licences of multiple food outlets. At a Swiggy Instamart dark store in Ballard Estate, alarming findings included live rodents and droppings. An Amazon facility in Kandivali also faced su...
Navi Mumbai: A 52-year-old woman, identified as Neelam Sharma, has been arrested by the NRI police from Ghaziabad in Delhi in connection with allegedly cheating three businessmen of Rs 1.45 crore by promising them attractive returns on investments in mining and transport business...
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Transport Department is planning to deploy 80-100 new ambulances at accident-prone locations across the state to ensure faster medical assistance to road accident victims during the crucial ‘golden hour’. The ambulances are proposed to be purchased using t...
Panvel: Residents, housing societies and public Ganesh mandals in Panvel have been urged to participate in the Maharashtra government's campaign to seek UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition for the state's traditional Ganeshotsav. The Panvel Municipal Corporation issue...
Mumbai: The IIT Madras Faculty Association on Monday came out in support of IIT Bombay Professor Suryanarayana Doolla amid mounting protests following the death of second-year BTech student Sahil Wakode, calling for restraint as the investigation continues. The statement came aft...
Thane, September 21, 2026: Demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility, the Maharashtra Sports Club in Uthalsar, Thane, has unveiled a fictional replica of the "Gajraj Mahal" for this year’s Ganeshotsav celebrations. According to Cl...
Thane: At least 17 passengers were injured after an MSRTC passenger bus lost control on a steep downhill stretch of the Shahapur-Kothare road and crashed into trees near Pokalya Wadi on Monday morning. No fatalities were reported in the accident. Bus Lost Control While Negotiatin...
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will inspect the premises of a premium hotel in the Western suburbs of Mumbai after cardiologist Dr Ashok Seth claimed spotting a baby cockroach on his dinner table at the hotel's Romano’s restaurant, FDA Commissioner Tuk...
Thane: In a tragic incident, Vijay Shankar Sangde, a 57-year-old Police Sub-Inspector serving as a bodyguard in the convoy of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, passed away after suffering a sudden heart attack on Monday. PSI Suffers Cardiac Arrest at Government Rest House Acco...
Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran recently visited Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings amid the festive season and the theatrical release of his latest film Daayra. The actor was spotted at the popular Ganpati pandal, where he offered prayers and participate...
A Delhi sessions court on Monday set aside a magistrate’s order refusing to direct the registration of an FIR against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi over allegations that her name was included in the electoral roll before she acquired Indian citizenship. Special Judge Vishal Gogne ...
Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 21: India began the defence of their women's kabaddi title at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with a 42-21 win over Bangladesh in their opening Group A fixture at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium on Monday. India produced a dominant display to def...
Mumbai, Sep 21: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday accepted bids worth Rs 25,000 crore in the second tranche of its open market operation (OMO) sale of government securities, as it stepped up efforts to absorb surplus liquidity from the banking system. The RBI accepted Rs ...
Mumbai: A large group of faculty members and staff at IIT Bombay marched in support of Prof Suryanarayana Doolla at the Powai campus amid protests over the death of second-year BTech student Sahil Wakode. Faculty Forum Defends Professor’s Role Doolla, who was serving as Dean of A...
Mumbai: In a major cybercrime incident, a 54-year-old Kanjur Marg resident fell victim to a massive online share market investment scam, losing Rs 94 lakh over a span of nearly one and a half months. The victim has lodged a formal legal complaint against the perpetrators, detaili...
Pune: A 20-year-old man was killed and his pillion rider seriously injured after their motorcycle crashed into a dumper near Raheja Vista in Pune’s Kale Padal area on Monday evening, police said. #WATCH | 20-Year-Old Lose Life, Pillion Rider Injured In Bike-Dumper Crash In Pune’s...
New Delhi, Sep 21: Driven by growth in sectors like cement, electricity, and iron ore, India’s core industrial activity grew by 4.8 per cent (provisional) in August on a year-on-year basis. The growth in the Index of Core Industries (ICI) was, however, slightly less than the grow...
Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Mumbai has arrested Vinay Kumar Kantheti, a 2009 batch IRS officer serving as Additional Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) in Raigad, in a bribery case, agency officials said on Monday. The CBI's Anti-Corruptio...
While Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav is known for towering idols, elaborate decorations and larger-than-life celebrations, one tiny Bappa has been drawing attention for doing the opposite. Hidden inside a Shivling, a miniature one-inch Ganesha idol has left devotees intrigued and is now go...
Mumbai: A friend of IIT Bombay second-year student Sahil Wakode, who reportedly died by suicide on campus, told The Free Press Journal on Monday that Wakode appeared happy and that he had not noticed anything unusual in his behaviour. Speaking to FPJ, Wakode's friend said, "He wa...
Mumbai: Bank customers tired of maintaining a minimum balance may have a simpler option. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has highlighted the Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) Account, which can be opened without any minimum balance or initial deposit. No balance burden Unlike reg...
New Delhi: India men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and expressed gratitude for his time and guidance. Sharing pictures of the meeting on social media platform X, Gambhir wrote, "A warm meeting with Hon’ble Home Minister Shri ...
Manila, Sep 21: As part of the Indian Navy's operational deployment, Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish reached Subic Bay port in the Philippines to participate in the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (JCA). This visit is in line with th...
Mumbai: Seafood traders in the city have urged the Central Government to provide zero or concessional Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions in the fisheries sector, arguing that percentage-based charges on high-value fish transactions could disproportionately affect th...
Yash Birla, Chairman of the Yash Birla Group, recently visited Khetwadi Cha Ganraj in Mumbai to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings during the ongoing Ganeshotsav celebrations. However, it was his choice of attire that quickly became a talking point on social media. Instead of opting f...
Mumbai: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) has approved a capital budgetary outlay of Rs 2,896 crore to construct a greenfield shipyard at Raichak, marking an expansion of its shipbuilding infrastructure. The proposal was cleared by the company’s board at its 42...
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have appointed former India pacer Zaheer Khan as their new head coach for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season. Zaheer will take charge after the franchise ended its long association with Stephen Fleming. Chennai Super Kings made the announcement ...
Jalgaon: Indian festivals are not merely about religious observance but can also serve as symbols of social unity and brotherhood. Residents of Jalgaon’s Pimprala suburb have witnessed this through the Ganeshotsav celebrations organised by the Prayas organisation for the past 15 ...
Mumbai: A youth was reportedly arrested on Monday for allegedly pelting a stone towards a Ganpati pandal in Mumbai's Dahisar East during the ongoing Ganeshotsav celebrations. CCTV footage purportedly capturing the incident has surfaced online, triggering outrage among devotees. A...
India and the West Indies kick off their preparations for next year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 with a crucial three-match ODI series, which also sets India's home season in motion from September 27. *Speaking to JioStar*, West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder reflected on ...
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India has simplified Know Your Customer compliance for foreign portfolio investors by permitting Indian banks to accept original certified copies of specified documents verified by authorised officials overseas. The relaxation, introduced through th...
Mumbai: Suryoday Small Finance Bank’s board has approved raising up to Rs 400 crore through non-convertible debentures (NCDs), as the lender looks to strengthen its capital base. The board has also granted specific approval for issuing up to Rs 200 crore under the first tranche, ...
Nothing has decided to spin off its budget sub-brand CMF into an independent company that will be majority-owned by Indian shareholders and headquartered in India, founder and chief executive Carl Pei said in a blog post. Nothing will retain a shareholder stake and continue as a ...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a meeting with JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon in Mumbai on September 21 during the global bank’s India Investor Conference, according to the finance ministry. Dimon’s India visit includes meetings with executives from leading ...
Pune: A massive alleged tax evasion scam involving transactions worth ₹4,427.92 crore has come to light in Pune, with police registering a case against two chartered accountants for allegedly preparing fake documents and audit reports to facilitate remittances abroad through shel...
Thane, September 21, 2026: In a major move aimed at ending disputes between auto-rickshaw drivers and commuters, streamlining traffic queues, and ensuring a transparent fare system, Maharashtra’s first-of-its-kind prepaid auto-rickshaw initiative was officially inaugurated at Tha...
Thane, September 21, 2026: In a swift operation, the Crime Branch of Thane City Police cracked a major daylight robbery case within 24 hours, apprehending six individuals involved in the crime and recovering assets worth ₹36.48 lakh. The incident took place on September 15, 2026,...
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