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After 15-yr-old tribal boy dies of suspected food poisoning, Gujarat govt orders closure of residential school in BanaskanthaSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 22:41 IST

The deceased teenager was not a student of the school but had arrived on the premises on July 12 to seek admission in Class X

MCOCA

Nabbed in molestation case, MCOCA accused pepper-sprays cops; brother escapes police custody, heldSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 22:39 IST

The cops managed to overpower Rishikesh and handcuffed him. Police then brought the Londhe brothers to Sahkar nagar Police Station for further action

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Opp targets MoS Home over illegal sand mining, dance bar raids; he terms allegations baselessSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 23:39 IST

Earlier, ministers Sanjay Shirsat, Sanjay Rathod, Shambhuraj Desai, and MLA Sanjay Gaikwad — all from Shinde Sena — were also caught in various controversies recently

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Kejriwal, Mann to visit Gujarat on July 23-24; to attend mahapanchayat of cattle herders, gathering in support of jailed MLASubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 22:38 IST

AAP's Gujarat chief Isudan Gadhvi demanded that all cases filed against cattle herders following a recent protest be withdrawn and a hike in milk procurement prices be announced in two days

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Ola-Uber strike at airport: Passengers landing in Pune face travel issues amid cab strikesSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 22:34 IST

An influx of passengers at a time proved to be a hassle for travellers, with only a limited number of cabs being operational

Pune University invites applications for heads of 4 research chairs

Pune University invites applications for heads of 4 research chairsSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 22:34 IST

This move comes after groups like the National Students Union of India and University Student Struggle Action Committee had held protests against inactive study centres in the past month.

chandigarh railway station

Chandigarh railway station redevelopment lags behind, passengers grapple with poor hygiene, crowdingSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 22:31 IST

Despite ₹462 crore makeover plan, basic amenities remain lacking; 75% of work completed so far

mehul choksi

Special court stays proceedings in 2022 bank fraud case filed against ChoksiSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 22:25 IST

Lawyers for Choksi and co-accused, Aniyath Nair, had approached the special court against the magistrate court order

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta questions locus of X Corp to approach Karnataka High Court under right to freedom of speechSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 22:24 IST

X Corp has been arguing in the high court that takedown orders should be issued under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, and not Section 79 (3) (b) of the same Act.

kalyani nagar

Kalyani Nagar residents in Pune protest over rising pub culture, citing safety concernsSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 22:19 IST

Some residents also alleged that public drinking, loud altercations, and suspected drug use have become more visible in the area

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel

‘When we have provided a facility, it has to be ensured that it works as it is after putting it to use’: Gujarat CM’s message to officialsSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 22:17 IST

The function was also attended by the industries minister Balvantsinh Rajput, local MP Bharatsinh Dabhi, MLAs and district office bearers among others.

Akshay M Sawant, a PhD student at IIT Bombay, was suspended in April this year following allegations that he gave an “unauthorised” statement to a news outlet in February.

Suspended for speaking to media in April, IIT Bombay’s research student reinstated after HC orderSubscriber Only

July 19, 2025 17:51 IST

Disposing of the plea, the bench further clarified that the order was passed “in the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case so that the academic career of the petitioner should not be jeopardised”.

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MSCB case: Over a year after police claim no case, special court issues summons to Rohit PawarSubscriber Only

July 19, 2025 11:34 IST

Court says prima facie proof of role in fraudulent acquisition of sugar factory

Narcotics worth Rs 36 cr seized from Nigerian woman at Panvel railway station

Narcotics worth Rs 36 cr seized from Nigerian woman at Panvel railway stationSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 21:27 IST

The crackdown took place after NCB tipped off authorities about a possible smuggling attempt on the Hazrat Nizamuddin-Ernakulam Mangala Express train which was scheduled to arrive at Panvel Railway Station on Friday.

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Bid to defame kanwariyas as unruly: Yogi says Kanwar Yatra progressing peacefullySubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 21:27 IST

In his address, Adityanath emphasised that tribal society has always been the “bedrock of the country's Sanatan tradition.”

During the raid, police recovered a large quantity of poppy husk hidden in a specially prepared room used for storing fodder.

Mohali: More than 1.35 quintal poppy husk recovered, one arrestedSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 21:21 IST

According to the SP, the accused used to procure large quantities of poppy husk from other states and illegally supply it in the IT City and Banur areas.

eknath shinde

Amid Thackeray-Fadnavis meetings, Shinde drops in a reality checkSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 21:24 IST

Says Thackeray not only backstabbed Fadnavis but even tried to arrest him.

After primary interrogation, the trio confessed to the theft in Ankleshwar.

IT professional among three arrested, Rs 40.35 lakh hawala money recovered in Bharuch: PoliceSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 21:08 IST

The Bharuch Special Operation Group (SOG) officials arrested the three accused, all residents of Bharuch, on Thursday night.

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Woman raped in Maval, two-wheeler rider arrestedSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 21:12 IST

As per a press release issued by the police Friday, the accused followed the victim while she was walking through Thakursai village around 2 pm on July 15.

Chinappa added that the statement made in the report submitted to the high court regarding “accountability” indicated that the suspension was done as a punishment.

‘It is a case of damned if you do, damned if you don’t’: IPS officer’s counsel to Karnataka HC on post-Bengaluru stampede suspensionSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 20:08 IST

Senior Advocate Dhyan Chinappa’s arguments on behalf of IPS officer Vikash are set to conclude on Monday.

The BMC had floated the tender for clearing the Deonar dump-site on May 14.

Hyderabad-based Navayuga Engineering Company Limited bags contract to clear Deonar dumping groundSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 19:57 IST

BMC to issue work order at 7.29% above the estimated cost

Mumbai

CAG slams toll waiver on Mumbai-Pune expressway during Covid-19 lockdownSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 19:23 IST

Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation granted a waiver to IRB MP Expressway after it pointed out that the toll collection was disrupted during the lockdown

In his suicide note, Mitra stated that every bank employee was contributing and that the bank should not put any work pressure on them, police said. (Express Photo)

Chief manager dies by suicide in Bank of Baroda in Baramati due to ‘work pressure’Subscriber Only

July 18, 2025 22:47 IST

Police also said that in his suicide note, he apologised to his wife and daughter for ending his life and asked them to donate his eyes if possible.

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State Information Commission asks Gujarat police to provide CCTV footage to accused in gambling case, with conditionsSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 23:16 IST

The man's application was earlier rejected by the Public Information Officer (PIO) concerned under the provisions of Section 8 (1)(j) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, and also because he was an accused in the case.

‘Bid to centralise power’: MVA urges Governor to return Public Security Bill to govt for reconsideration

‘Bid to centralise power’: MVA urges Governor to return Public Security Bill to govt for reconsiderationSubscriber Only

July 18, 2025 19:10 IST

Last week, both Houses of the legislature passed the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill after being cleared by the joint selection committee.

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