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One accused injured in exchange of fire as four arrested in Sultanwind armed robbery case

November 25, 2025 22:43 IST

The case dates back to November 20, when three youths allegedly robbed a readymade garment shop at gunpoint, decamping with Rs 2.5 lakh in cash and a gold bracelet.

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi to deliver Gen BC Joshi Memorial Lecture 2025

November 25, 2025 22:32 IST

The lecture will be held at 3 pm at Swarajyarakshak Dharmaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Auditorium, located in the Iravati Karve Social Science Centre Complex.

NCP (SP) accuses Ajit Pawar’s faction of using money power for unopposed victory of their candidates

November 25, 2025 22:10 IST

Supriya Sule writes to state poll body why candidates are withdrawing nominations.

The commission has taken cognisance of a complaint alleging that the Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, issued directives to police officials to conduct “encounters” as a measure for their professional assessment.

NHRC seeks report from Punjab Home Secy over allegations of extra-judicial killings directives by DGP

November 25, 2025 22:08 IST

The complainant has cited several recent incidents of alleged extra-judicial killings and custodial torture across various districts in Punjab to highlight the gravity of the situation.

The CET Cell’s multi-round process ensured near-total occupancy across government and private colleges.

No vacant MBBS seats, only 7 left in BDS as Maharashtra wraps up admissions

November 25, 2025 22:07 IST

Maharashtra has completed MBBS and BDS admissions for 2025-26, filling all MBBS seats and leaving only seven BDS seats vacant after multiple CAP and stray rounds.

Authorities continue parallel checks in Aundh while confirming flight operations remain unaffected.

Another leopard sighting at Pune Airport premises, additional camera traps installed

November 25, 2025 21:58 IST

After another leopard sighting at Pune Airport, Forest Department teams have installed additional camera traps and intensified joint search operations with wildlife experts and the Indian Air Force.

The arrest comes days after the arrest of the alleged mastermind, Neel Purohit, of the network for running the “cyber slavery” racket.

Vadodara woman working for ‘cyber slavery’ network held, six arrests so far

November 25, 2025 21:58 IST

Many Indians trapped in these camps have been rescued in the past three years through joint operations involving the authorities of the governments of India, Thailand and Myanmar.

Woman killed after falling from moving bus in Chandigarh

November 25, 2025 22:07 IST

Police arrested the motorcyclist during the investigation, and he was later released on bail.

No rollback yet: Mundhwa deal yet to be cancelled despite Ajit Pawar’s announcement

November 25, 2025 21:51 IST

Hearing on payment of Rs 21 crore stamp duty on December 4.

The searches uncovered large amounts of land, houses, jewellery, cash, vehicles, and bank deposits.

55 sites, 23 houses and more: Karnataka Lokayukta raids on 10 govt officers result in seizure of Rs 35.31-crore disproportionate assets

November 25, 2025 21:50 IST

The raids were conducted based on complaints reported at the Lokayukta’s district offices.

“If 10 per cent enumeration forms are left to be submitted somewhere, you will be defeated,” he warned.

Don’t allow repeat of Bihar mistakes, ensure 100% SIR forms are submitted: Abhishek Banerjee to TMC cadre

November 25, 2025 21:51 IST

Tells party leaders to pull up their socks: ‘Election is now. So, start working.’

Setback for Omaxe: Punjab RERA orders Rs 44.63 lakh delay interest, quashes unilateral area hike

November 25, 2025 21:54 IST

Omaxe’s contention that the allotment pre-dated RERA and, therefore, the complaint was not maintainable was rejected by the authority.

Sabarimala shrine to serve Sadhya as Devaswom board brings in key change

November 25, 2025 21:33 IST

TDB president K Jayakumar said that pulao and sambar were earlier served at the hill shrine as part of annadanam, which was not appropriate for devotees.

Mumbai 'smuggler' held at Surat airport, over 4 kg drugs seized

Five-year-old girl kidnapped from Vakola rescued, six arrested

November 25, 2025 21:23 IST

Police said the complainant, Pinky Rahul Sharma, often sleeps on the pavement with her two children, aged five and six.

Experts stress the need for protective masks as studies show high rates of irritation and airway disorders among personnel.

Breathless Pune: Part 4-‘Eyes start to water’; air pollution on roads choking traffic cops, gig workers

November 25, 2025 21:22 IST

Traffic police, cab drivers, and gig workers in Pune face prolonged exposure to high pollution levels that far exceed ambient AQI readings, leading to long-term respiratory and eye-related health risks.

The bodies of Bilagi and his two relatives were removed from the mangled car later.

Karnataka State Minerals Corporation MD Mahantesh Bilagi dies in road accident in Kalaburagi

November 25, 2025 21:12 IST

Initial reports said that Mahantesh Bilagi, a 51-year-old IAS officer, was heading to attend a relative’s marriage in Ramadurga.

Science popularisation has been emphasised by many renowned pioneers in India, including IUCAA founder-director Dr Jayant Narlikar, Dr N Rathnasree and others.

For promoting sci-comm, gender diversity: IUCAA woman prof highlighted in prestigious journal Nature

November 25, 2025 20:51 IST

According to Debarati Chatterjee, the well-known “leaky pipeline” model in gender studies shows how the number of women gets depleted as they climb up the career ladder in scientific research.

Surat man held for selling substandard paneer, search on for his partner; their dairy sealed

November 25, 2025 21:04 IST

Surbhi dairy used to sell around 700-800 kgs of paneer a day at Rs 180 a kg, against market price of Rs 450-500 per kg

Shinde targets Sena UBT, says Marathi manoos ‘pushed out of Mumbai’

November 25, 2025 20:31 IST

Speaking to reporters after a review meeting at Mantralaya on the issue of 65 unauthorised buildings in the Kalyan-Dombivli municipal limits, Shinde accused the opposition of reviving the Marathi plank only because elections are approaching.

Dudi told The Indian Express that Amadea’s view was a misrepresentation of point 13, which does not grant the original watandars the right to deposit money and demand a regrant of the land.

Mohali SSOC arrests habitual offender with illegal weapon; finds links to Canada-based handler

November 25, 2025 20:24 IST

Significantly, the SSOC officials said Harmeet disclosed regular communication with foreign-based individuals, most notably Canada-based Prabhjot Singh Natt, alias Prabh Sialka of Batala, who is suspected to be acting under the influence of anti-national handlers abroad.

1,514 hardcore criminals held as Haryana extends crackdown by another week

November 25, 2025 20:22 IST

The campaign began as a 16‑day crackdown from November 5 to 21, aimed at habitual offenders, violent criminals, and organised gangs.

Maharashtra local body polls: Congress seeks to extend deadline for submitting objections to draft voters’ list

November 25, 2025 20:22 IST

Sule: Candidates being pressured to withdraw nominations

Shivakumar maintains he has not sought the CM post and says he does not want to weaken the party.

Siddaramaiah asks Congress high command to end confusion on leadership change; ‘haven’t asked to be made CM’, says DK Shivakumar

November 25, 2025 20:10 IST

Noting that Siddaramaiah had already said that he would present the next budget, DK Shivakumar stated that the chief minister had worked for the party organisation and was an asset for the Congress.

Siddaramaiah launches Nandini ghee export to US, Saudi Arabia, and Australia

November 25, 2025 19:54 IST

Karnataka Milk Federation has already been targeting markets in neighbouring countries with large Indian diaspora, especially Kannadiga populations—such as the UAE, Qatar, Brunei, the Maldives, and Singapore.

Himachal Pradesh announces new job opportunity: 300 delivery rider posts in UAE

November 25, 2025 19:17 IST

A state spokesperson said that the Himachal Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation (HPSEDC) is organising a special recruitment drive for 300 delivery rider posts with Noon Food LLC in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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