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State issues GR to curb tobacco consumption

July 25, 2014 3:09 am

Under Section 116 of the Mumbai Police Act, 1951, spitting at public places is banned.

Bars on freedom

June 14, 2014 12:50 am

Maharashtra government spares no effort to close down dance bars, in its misguided war on vice.

Chaos reigns as Mantralaya is mobbed for 2nd day in row

February 06, 2014 11:22 am

Prakash Ambedkar, 27 others arrested, released on bail.

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Pune Police announce brief rolling traffic diversions for final Pune Grand Tour stage, with no road closed for over 30 minutes

No road closures for more than 30 minutes, say Pune traffic police

January 23, 2026 13:23 IST

PUNE CITY police, who have announced major traffic changes for the fourth and last stage of the Pune Grand Tour 2026 on Friday, have said none of the roads will be closed for more than 30 minutes. Pune city and Pimpri Chinchwad traffic police have notified the road closures and traffic diversions that will be […]

Trump claimed US ‘gave Greenland’ back to Denmark. It never had ownership — but has sweeping military rights

January 23, 2026 13:22 IST

A Cold War-era agreement with Denmark already allows the US to ramp up its military presence in Greenland. Crucially, it also acknowledges ‘the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark’ over the island. This means it was never America's to give back.

'Time management, conceptual clarity,': JEE Main girl's ranker Ananya Tripathi shares her Advanced preparation

‘Time management, conceptual clarity,’: IIT Delhi’s Ananya Tripathi shares JEE Main prep tips

Updated: January 23, 2026 13:22 IST

Her brother, who is also studying Computer Science at the Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi, has remained her motivation to become an engineer. "I wanted to follow the footsteps of my brother," said Ananya, who achieved a percentile of 99.49 in JEE Main.

IMD issues yellow alert as rain brings winter chill to Delhi; Shimla, Kashmir gets season’s first snowfall

Updated: January 23, 2026 13:21 IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms accompanied by rain over Delhi and adjoining regions during the day due to an ongoing western disturbance.

Rang De Basanti faced censorship troubles, whose parallel can be seen in Jana Nayagan today.

Like Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, Rang De Basanti missed release date amid censorship struggles; Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra mortgaged house

January 23, 2026 13:20 IST

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra recounted that he had to mortgage his house to keep the pre-production of Rang De Basanti running and how the Aamir Khan starrer faced censorship struggles, like Vijay's Jana Nayagan today.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Day 3 Exam Analysis: Toughest Math, lengthy Chemistry

Updated: January 23, 2026 13:18 IST

While the physics section is moderately tough, chemistry is rated lengthy. The maths section had tricky questions in the shift 1 of January 23 JEE Main exam.

NDA’s Tamil Nadu test begins today: As Modi kicks off poll campaign, what to watch out for

January 23, 2026 13:13 IST

The faces on the stage along with the PM are meant to communicate breadth: caste groups, regional outfits, and smaller parties gathered under one umbrella to take on the DMK.

Watch | Holding PM’s sketch up in air, kid gets Modi’s attention, and a promise

Updated: January 23, 2026 13:25 IST

PM asked the boy give the sketch to the PM after writing his postal address on the back of it and Modi will write him letter.

Rain, thunderstorm hit life in Punjab, Haryana; Republic Day rehearsals cancelled

January 23, 2026 13:03 IST

As per the nowcast by IMD, light to moderate rain with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds ranging between 30 and 40 kmph was likely to continue over parts of the Tricity — Chandigarh, SAS Nagar (Mohali), and Panchkula — and adjoining areas for the next 3 hours.