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state explores green bonds to fund forests

MUMBAI, June 6 -- In a first-of-its-kind move aimed at unlocking new sources of funding for conservation, the Maharashtra forest department is exploring the issuance of green bonds and carbon credits ... Read More


In an upgrade since 26/11, cops get bulletproof vests

MUMBAI, June 6 -- The Mumbai police has started distributing bulletproof vests to its force, which include senior police officers and personnel from the Quick Response Team (QRT). The force will distr... Read More


Govt announces measures to attract foreign capital

New Delhi, June 6 -- The government on Friday announced a series of measures to attract foreign investment to shore up India's capital account, including changes in rules regarding investments by fore... Read More


Thane CP summoned over drunk cop clip

Mumbai, June 5 -- Calling it a "violation of human rights", the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) on Thursday took suo motu action over a video of an allegedly drunk policeman in Thane... Read More


Plan to widen Marine Drive stalled for now

Mumbai, June 5 -- The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has decided to put on hold its plan to widen Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road at Marine Drive from six lanes to 12, at le... Read More


Kalyan-Dombivli to get pod taxi; survey soon

THANE, June 5 -- Kalyan-Dombivli is set to join Mumbai and Thane in getting pod taxi services, with a feasibility survey for the project expected to begin soon, Kalyan MP Shrikant Shinde announced on ... Read More


FDA cancels methanol supplier's licence after Pune hooch tragedy

MUMBAI, June 5 -- Against the backdrop of the Pune hooch tragedy that claimed 20 lives, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cancelled the licence of Rex International, the company accused of su... Read More


DMK to skip INDIA bloc meet over Cong's 'betrayal' after polls

CHENNAI, June 5 -- The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) said on Thursday that it will skip the June 8 meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), citing the sentiment of ca... Read More


Kharge, Khera, among 7 Congress nominees

New Delhi, June 5 -- The Congress on Thursday announced its list of seven candidates for the upcoming biennial Rajya Sabha elections, renominating party's national chief Mallikarjun Kharge from Karnat... Read More


Top court draws red lines for AI in courts in draft regulations

New Delhi, June 5 -- Seeking to strike a balance between technological innovation and judicial independence, the Supreme Court has proposed sweeping regulations governing Artificial Intelligence (AI) ... Read More