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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


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


Trump announces two-year Kennedy Center closure starting July 4, 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Performing Arts will cease hosting events for approximately two years beginning in 4 July 2026, according to an announcement by US Presiden... 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


Motoring relief in sight on Mumbai-Nashik Highway

India, Feb. 2 -- Motorists on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway can expect some relief from chronic traffic congestion as road-widening work between Thane and Vadape nears completion. Travel time to and from ... Read More


Hours after firing at Bollywood director's Juhu home, four arrested from Pune

India, Feb. 2 -- Hours after unidentified assailants fired five rounds outside a 10-storeyed building in Juhu owned by Bollywood director Rohit Shetty, four young men were arrested for allegedly abett... Read More


HC slams state for 'gross abuse of power' in Borivali slum scheme

India, Feb. 2 -- The Bombay High Court on Thursday came down heavily on the Maharashtra government and slum rehabilitation authorities, terming their decision to appoint a new developer for a long-sta... 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 launches City Economic Region Scheme for temple towns, tier-2 and tier-3 cities

Lucknow, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 has announced the launch of the City Economic Region (CER) scheme to bring Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities into the mainstream of development by reducing pressure ... Read More