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Centre opposes plea seeking parity in death benefits for Agniveers

India, May 12 -- The central government has opposed the petition filed by the mother of martyred Agniveer M Murali Naik, seeking parity with regular soldiers in benefits given to kin in the event of d... Read More


MMRDA puts 9 BKC plots on the block, hopes to make rRs.r9k cr

India, May 12 -- The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has put nine prime plots in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) on the block, with an eye on shoring up revenues and reducing d... Read More


Centre approves rRs.r1,290 crore for Pune's water supply and flood control projects

India, May 12 -- In a major boost for Pune, the Centre has approved Rs.1,290 crore for two civic infrastructure projects aimed at improving drinking water supply and flood management in the city, said... Read More


HC directs BMC to explain 'high-handed' Malad demolition

India, May 12 -- The Bombay High Court has rapped the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for demolishing a building in Malad West in an "extremely high-handed manner", without following the due ... Read More


From rift rumours to public praise: Sunetra Pawar and Sunil Tatkare indicate NCP reset

India, May 12 -- Amid speculation of a rift between NCP president and deputy CM Sunetra Pawar and the party's Maharashtra unit chief Sunil Tatkare, the former on Monday toured Raigad district, where s... Read More


Andhare too refuses to apologise before privileges committee

India, May 12 -- Just as stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra held his ground on April 9, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushama Andhare too refused to apologise before the state legislature's privileges committee o... Read More


'Apologize to Erika Kirk!' Pete Davidson torched online over 'vile' Charlie Kirk joke during Kevin Hart roast

India, May 12 -- Comedian Pete Davidson is facing online backlash after a joke he made during Netflix's live comedy special The Roast of Kevin Hart triggered outrage among supporters of political acti... Read More


Lohegaon bakes at 43.8degC as Pune continues to reel under intense heat

India, May 12 -- Lohegaon recorded a scorching 43.8 degrees Celsius maximum temperature on Monday, signalling heatwave-like conditions across parts of Pune district, according to the India Meteorologi... Read More


PCMC razes 4 illegal religious structures in midnight crackdown

India, May 12 -- The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) conducted a demolition drive in the Kudalwadi and Jadhavwadi areas on Monday and razed four unauthorised religious structures-two mos... Read More


Federal gas tax per gallon and state gas taxes explained: How much are you really paying?

India, May 12 -- With national gas prices creeping toward $5 per gallon, the federal gas tax is back in the spotlight. President Donald Trump has said that he intends to suspend the 18 cents per gallo... Read More