US has opened secret oil shipping corridor at Hormuz
The United States military has quietly established a maritime shipping corridor across the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate the transport of millions of barrels of crude oil daily, even as the conflict with Iran continues in a stalemate, reported news...
Ministers’ dogs get better facilities: Dipke on govt schools
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) convenor Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday said Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse should resign, claiming government schools are in a pitiable condition and that even "ministers' dogs get better facilities" than students. Dipke, whose group launched the...
US has opened secret oil shipping corridor at Hormuz
The United States military has quietly established a maritime shipping corridor across the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate the transport of millions of barrels of crude oil daily, even as the conflict with Iran continues in a stalemate, reported news...
Action against drivers not knowing Marathi
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday announced that a drive will begin on Thursday to act against auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers without a "working knowledge" of Marathi. Action will be initiated against those who do not possess the required certificate...
Ladki Bahin Yojana: 92 lakh names deleted, but how much money recovered remains a moot question
Mumbai: Maharashtra’s flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana has undergone a major overhaul following a statewide beneficiary verification and e-KYC exercise, with the number of women receiving benefits falling to around 1.65 crore from nearly 2.47 crore. The sharp reduction has...
Vehicles carrying NEET papers have GPS: Govt to SC
Observing that there is a need to institutionalise the reforms in NEET exams, the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the National Testing Agency to inform it about the steps taken to implement recommendations of the Radhakrishnan panel and the Nandan...
Maharashtra seeks UNESCO heritage tag for Ganeshotsav, Dahi Handi
Mumbai: Maharashtra is preparing to take its two major mass traditions, Ganeshotsav and Dahi Handi, to the global cultural stage, with the State Government initiating efforts to secure their inclusion in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The proposed move seeks international...
Fadnavis rules out shift to Delhi, says focus remains on Maharashtra’s development
New Delhi: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday firmly dismissed speculation about a possible move to national politics, asserting that his visit to the national capital was solely aimed at securing support for key development projects in the state. Speaking...
BJP unveils new national team, brings back Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday announced its new team of national office-bearers, nearly seven months after Nitin Nabin took over as the party's 12th National President. The revamped organisational structure reflects the BJP's continued emphasis on...
7 killed in stampede at Bihar’s Ashokdham Temple
At least seven people have died and several others were injured in a stampede at Ashokdham Temple in Lakhisarai. "Seven casualties have been reported. It is being said that an electric pole fell there and people were electrocuted, which led...
Proud to be Dimagi Naxal: Chidambaram hits back at PM
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 'Maoist mentality' remarks, saying 'proud to be dimagi naxal!' In a post on X, Chidambaram took a jibe at the prime minister a day after...
President Murmu approves 78 gallantry awards, 13 posthumous ahead of I-Day
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday approved 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumously, to the personnel of the defence forces and central armed police forces on the eve of 80th Independence Day. The awards included nine Kirti Chakras, 19 Shaurya Chakras, one...
Vande Mataram echoes at Red Fort as PM hoists national flag
In a first for Independence Day celebrations, Vande Mataram was rendered at the Red Fort complex during the 79th anniversary of the historic occasion on August 15, followed by the recitation of the national anthem at the grand event. The mega...
Air India Phuket flight altitude drop due to sudden pressure loss
As investigation continue into the sudden 300-foot altitude drop on an Air India Airbus A320 aircraft from Phuket to Delhi on August 4, 2026, official sources said that a temporary loss of hydraulic pressure was the primary factor behind the...
Independence Day 2026: PM Modi to Lead 80th Celebrations at Red Fort
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will lead the 80th Independence Day Celebrations from the Red Fort in Delhi on August 15, 2026. The grand event is set to commemorate 150 years of the enduring legacy of the National Song ‘Vande...
No Marathi, no licence: Maharashtra’s strict rules for auto, taxi drivers
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Government has made practical knowledge of the Marathi language mandatory for all commercial passenger vehicle drivers in the State, warning of strict penalties for non-compliance with the rules. A government resolution in this regard was issued on Wednesday...
2 dead, 6-8 feared trapped after landslide in Mumbai
Two persons were killed and six to eight others feared trapped after a landslide in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area early on Wednesday following heavy rain, civic officials said. Rescue Efforts Intensify In Kurla The civic body had earlier said the incident occurred in...
N Chandrasekaran steps down as Tata Sons chairman
N Chandrasekaran has stepped down as chairman of Tata Sons, according to sources cited by NDTV Profit. His resignation comes ahead of the company’s annual general meeting on August 18. Sources said Chandrasekaran is unlikely to seek reappointment. An abrupt end to...
Maha govt orders removal of illegal dhabas on highways
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday issued road safety directives to all local authorities, mandating an immediate ban on dhabas, eateries and commercial structures built illegally within the Right of Way (ROW) across all national highways in the state. To ensure the...
State of China border reflects on state of ties: India
India on Tuesday said the state of its border with China will reflect on the state of the "larger bilateral ties" and that maintenance of peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is of "utmost importance". The ministry...
RPSG Group Subsidiary To Acquire ReNew’s 1.4 Gw Solar Capacity
The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG) on Monday announced that Purvah Green Power Private Limited, the renewable energy platform of CESC Limited, will acquire a 1.4 gigawatt peak (GWp) operating solar portfolio from Renew Solar Power Private Limited, at an enterprise...
