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EOW files second charge sheet in Mithi desilting scam

India, Nov. 18 -- The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai police has filed a second charge sheet in the Rs.65-crore Mithi river desilting scam, against 49-year-old contractor Shersingh Rathore. The... Read More


Link Square members allege financial misconduct

India, Nov. 18 -- Months after a fire destroyed 200-odd small businesses and two restaurants at Bandra's Link Square mall, details are emerging of serious financial irregularities and safety lapses at... Read More


Hoarding collapse: Corruption charges added

India, Nov. 18 -- The investigation into the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse has taken a turn, with corruption charges being added to the case. The outsized billboard was blown over in a dust storm, killi... Read More


BJP inducts accused in Palghar sadhu lynching, quickly backtracks

India, Nov. 18 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday was forced to quickly reconsider its decision to induct a Palghar local leader into the party, just 24 hours after welcoming him ahead of l... Read More


Man-elephant conflict claims 4 pachyderms in 20 days in Assam district

India, Nov. 18 -- A spate of elephant deaths in Assam's Udalguri district, part of a crucial corridor along the Bhutan border, has triggered deep concern among forest officials and wildlife experts. ... Read More


Schoolgirl who died after 100 sit-ups had anaemia, autopsy shows; parents dispute school's claims

India, Nov. 18 -- The 13-year-old Vasai schoolgirl who died a week after allegedly being made to perform 100 sit-ups as punishment for arriving late had anaemia, according to her preliminary post-mort... Read More


166 trees to be cut for two new lines on WR

India, Nov. 18 -- A total of 166 trees within the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) jurisdiction are in the way of the fifth and sixth railway lines planned between Borivali and Virar. Accor... Read More


Brace for fewer autos, taxis on Tuesday as well

India, Nov. 18 -- A majority of taxis, autos and aggregator cabs are likely to stay off roads for the third consecutive day on Tuesday as the Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has declared that the gas pipe... Read More


Explained: Is Malaysia's new emergency NG SaveME 999 app actually usable when it matters most?

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 18 -- If you have a mobile phone, you have probably received an SMS from your telco in recent days urging you to download the NG SaveME 999 app - complete with reminders not to misu... Read More


Who's in? Every team qualified for the 2026 World Cup - from favourites to first-timers

ZURICH, Nov. 18 -- Following are teams qualified for the 2026 World Cup, to be hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19. United States Mexico Canada Japan New Zealand Iran Ar... Read More