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Boost for BJP in Pune as Oppn leaders join party

Pune, Dec. 21 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party conducted a large-scale induction drive on Saturday, informally described as a "mega bharti," as several corporators, former candidates, and relatives of op... Read More


Ex-MLA Sandeep Naik returns to BJP ahead of polls

Navi Mumbai, Dec. 21 -- Former MLA Sandeep Naik on Saturday rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking his return to the party more than a year after his exit and ahead of the Navi Mumbai Muni... Read More


Cong stalwart, economic quota proponent dies at 94

Pune, Dec. 21 -- Shalinitai Patil, former Maharashtra minister and wife of late chief minister Vasantdada Patil, passed away in Mumbai on Saturday. She was 94. Widely known for maintaining a strong an... Read More


Enterprise, welfare, infra 3 pillars of growth: Goyal

MUMBAI, Dec. 21 -- Union minister for commerce and industry Piyush Goyal on Saturday declared that the country was "firmly on track to become a USD 30 trillion-plus economy by 2047". He was speaking a... Read More


'Disha' app mandatory in special schools, says state

MUMBAI, Dec. 21 -- In a move aimed at improving the quality and consistency of education for intellectually disabled students, the state's department of disability welfare has decided to strictly impl... Read More


Delhi grapples with 'severe' air quality

New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- The Delhi government on Saturday threatened severe action against those violating curbs under the Stage-4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) to curb pollution, as Delhi on... Read More


News, clues and just a dash of luck

India, Dec. 21 -- India beat Hong Kong 3-0 to win its first-ever world title in this fast-paced indoor racquet sport. It burns more calories per hour than tennis. This sport will make its Olympic debu... Read More


'India's talent shaping global power shifts'

Pune, Dec. 21 -- India's growing global relevance is being driven as much by its human capital as by economic strength, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday, arguing that shifts in ... Read More


Global order now mirrors coalition politics, says EAM

Pune, Dec. 21 -- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday said the global political order now resembles coalition politics, marked by shifting alignments and fluid partnerships, and stresse... Read More


Joshna, Veer in semis

Mumbai, Dec. 21 -- Joshna Chinappa cruised into the semi-final of the 80th CCI Western India squash tournament on Saturday with a 11-4, 11-3, 11-5 win over Reiva Nimalkar, while second seed Sanya Vats... Read More