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Central team to survey 32k drought-hit villages

MUMBAI, Oct. 7 -- With 73% of Maharashtra's villages facing severe drought, the state government on Tuesday fast-tracked damage assessments to expedite central relief funds for farmers. Chief minister... Read More


hc grants bail to 20-year-old man accused of murder

MUMBAI, Oct. 7 -- Observing that young offenders should be given an opportunity to reform, rehabilitate and earn a livelihood rather than remain in prison and be "exposed to criminal outlook", the Bom... Read More


HC reduces bank guarantee for release of vessel seized by customs

Mumbai, Oct. 7 -- Observing that the conditions imposed by the Additional Commissioner of Customs (export assessment) for the provisional release of a barge intercepted in June were "excessive and unr... Read More


Facing severe shortage, TMC seeks 50 MLD water from BMC

THANE, Oct. 7 -- The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has sought 50 MLD (million liters per day) of water from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to offset a shortage of 51 MLD. TMC is seek... Read More


Discharge plea of accused rejected

MUMBAI, Oct. 7 -- A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Tuesday rejected the discharge plea of Atib Rashid, an accused in the alleged conspiracy behind the 2022 killing of Umesh Kolhe... Read More


Viral video of fire tender washing BJP MLA's residence sparks row

Ahmedabad, Oct. 7 -- A purported video showing a fire tender washing the residence of former Gujarat minister and sitting BJP MLA Bachubhai Khabad in Gujarat's Dahod has gone viral, sparking a controv... Read More


Property dispute turns fatal; man held for grandson's murder

PUNE, Oct. 7 -- A property dispute allegedly turned fatal in Lonavla after an 83-year-old man shot his 33-year-old grandson with a licenced rifle, with the family initially trying to pass off the inci... Read More


Mix it with milk, but can't tax it as drink: SC on protein powder

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Protein powder cannot be taxed as a beverage simply because consumers are expected to mix it with milk or water before drinking it, the Supreme Court has held, drawing a clear dis... Read More


Indian football model requires an overhaul

India, Oct. 6 -- The announcement that India would not compete in the FIFA Asean Cup - for which they were on special invite - "due to our commitment with the Brazilian football federation" only added... Read More


Players ready for second tough test in three days, says Jamil

Kolkata, Oct. 6 -- Two matches is a small sample size but under Khalid Jamil 2.0, India have showed that they can hurt on the break. Uruguay have taken note. "If you give them time and space, they can... Read More