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FinMin review flags uncertainty ahead

New Delhi, March 29 -- The Indian economy faces an uncertain near-term outlook, with the war in West Asia and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz raising risk to inflation in medium term, the finance... Read More


Govt says only modi, trump held call after report of musk presence

New Delhi, March 29 -- The government on Saturday refuted a media report that billionaire Elon Musk joined a phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump this week, wi... Read More


A hero, a diplomat and a billionaire walk into a quiz.

India, March 29 -- After 40 years, officials will audit the Ratna Bhandar (treasury) of a 12th-century temple in Odisha to verify ornaments linked to its famous Rath Yatra. Wooden idols, an anti-shado... Read More


Prof booked over 'terrorist' remark

Bengaluru, March 29 -- A professor at a private university in Karnataka's Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly making derogatory and provocative remarks against a student during a lecture, targetin... Read More


Dowry deaths driven by greed, must be dealt with strongly: SC

New Delhi, March 29 -- Dowry deaths are a "severe blot on society" and a grave violation of human dignity, the Supreme Court has emphasised, urging courts across the country to deal with such "greed-d... Read More


Burglar held, after multi-state chase, from U.P.

Pune, March 29 -- The Alankar police have arrested a thief allegedly involved in more than 50 burglary cases across multiple states. The accused, identified as Mohammad Bashar Noor Mohammad, 38, from ... Read More


TVC polls raise hopes for hawkers, residents wary

MUMBAI, March 29 -- Excitement and hope hung in the air as hawkers from across the city gathered at the BMC headquarters on Saturday evening to hear the results of the Town Vending Committee (TVC) ele... Read More


As fatalities rise, panel to probe accidents in Maha

MUMBAI, March 29 -- With an average 99 accidents daily across the state, and a rising number of fatalities in crashes, the state transport department will set up a team to analyse accidents and invest... Read More


Citizens to live track desilting as BMC opens dashboard for drain cleaning

MUMBAI, March 29 -- In a move aimed at boosting transparency and public participation, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will allow citizens to monitor its annual desilting operations throu... Read More


Maha plans to phase out LPG in megacities

MUMBAI, March 29 -- A day after ordering the fast-tracking of piped gas infrastructure, state food and civil supplies minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Saturday announced that the state was planning to phas... Read More