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FIR filed against Noida society, fined rRs.r73L for violating ecology norms: Noida authority

NOIDA, Feb. 2 -- The Noida Authority on Sunday said it has filed a first information report (FIR) against the Amrapali Sapphire housing society for violating the air and water acts, and also flouting ... Read More


Who is Kevin Andrews? Suspect identified in shooting of Gwinnett County police officers Pradeep Tamang and David Reed

India, Feb. 2 -- Authorities have identified Kevin Andrews, 35, as the suspect in a shooting that killed Gwinnett County Police Officer Pradeep Tamang, 25, and seriously injured Cpl. David Reed early ... Read More


Finance Commission's tax devolution formula sparks mixed reactions from states

India, Feb. 2 -- The 16th finance commission's decision to tweak the formula for devolution of taxes to states received a mixed response on Sunday with some states welcoming the changes that resulted ... Read More


Solar power brings light to Maharashtra's forgotten tribal people

India, Feb. 2 -- In the forested folds of the Sahyadri mountain ranges, spread across Thane to Satara regions of western Maharashtra, nightfall once marked the end of life for the Kathkari and other t... Read More


State owes private schools rRs.r2,500 crore towards RTE fees

India, Feb. 2 -- Independent self-financed schools across Maharashtra are showing a reluctance to register for admissions under the 25% quota of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, citing long delays in... Read More


Mumbai-Pune, Pune-Hyderabad high-speed rail announced in Union Budget 2026-27

India, Feb. 2 -- The union budget 2026-27 has brought a major boost for Pune's transport landscape in the announcement of two high-speed rail corridors connecting Mumbai and Hyderabad. As per the budg... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27 garners praise for linking education with employment

India, Feb. 2 -- The union budget 2026-27 - presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman - lays strong emphasis on education, skills development, and employment-oriented reforms; signalling a tran... Read More


MBVV police claim near-total detection of serious crimes in 2025, but crimes against women rise

India, Feb. 2 -- The Mira-Bhayandar Vasai-Virar (MBVV) Police Commissionerate has claimed a 100% detection rate for serious crimes registered in 2025, including murder, attempt to murder, rape, robber... Read More


BMC, Army Yachting Club launch sailing school for civic students at Girgaum Chowpatty

India, Feb. 2 -- In an initiative aimed at widening access to sailing, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in collaboration with the Army Yachting Node (AYN), has launched a sailing training... Read More


Jesus Ochoa: Border Patrol agent in Alex Pretti shooting is a gun enthusiast, ex-wife reveals key details

India, Feb. 2 -- New information has emerged about Jesus Ochoa, one of the two federal officers who fatally shot the Minneapolis nurse last month. ProPublica on Sunday identified Ochoa, along with Ray... Read More