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Mahayuti poll pact delayed as Shinde flexes muscle for seats in local bodies

MUMBAI, Dec. 26 -- Despite being huddled in protracted meetings on Wednesday and Thursday, the Mahayuti partners - the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena - could not finalise their seat sharin... Read More


Kolis, the city's original sons of the soil, rue lack of voice in the BMC

Mumbai, Dec. 26 -- With nominations for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls open and most parties yet to decide on candidates, the Kolis, considered original inhabitants of the city, ar... Read More


Festive rush jams Mumbai-Pune E-way

Pune, Dec. 26 -- Severe traffic congestion on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway since Thursday morning has left thousands of motorists stranded, with vehicles crawling, particularly on lanes heading towards ... Read More


A hospital that's a city institution turns 100

India, Dec. 26 -- In a few days when Mumbai welcomes the New Year, we also enter the centenary year of one of its great institutions. Great, for its interesting history but mainly for its contribution... Read More


HC relief for husband of health worker who died of Covid in 2021

Mumbai, Dec. 26 -- Granting relief to the husband of a contractual worker, who died of Covid in 2021, while on duty at a primary health centre in Kolhapur, the Bombay High Court said on Tuesday, "Agon... Read More


CPCB flags Powai construction pollution, orders MPCB probe

Mumbai, Dec. 26 -- The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has directed the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to inspect construction sites in Powai after taking cognisance of complaints a... Read More


Ex-worker of Farhan Akhtar's firm booked for cheating CEO

MUMBAI, Dec. 26 -- A former accountant of actor Farhan Akhtar's film production company was booked on Wednesday for allegedly misappropriating funds meant for Goods and Services Tax (GST) payment of t... Read More


M&E content costs need moderation in 2026

MUMBAI, Dec. 26 -- Going into 2026, India's media and entertainment (M&E) industry will make greater use of Artificial Intelligence in production of films and shows, will be more careful with programm... Read More


Discoms chase thermal power as renewable energy awaits buyers

new delhi, Dec. 26 -- King Coal is tightening its grip as discoms flock to thermal power while cheaper green power waits for buyers, raising questions over India's ability to meet its energy transitio... Read More


India to take charge of UN-backed Kimberley Process on January 1

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- India will assume chairmanship of the UN-backed global forum Kimberley Process (KP) to prevent trade of conflict diamonds from January 1 for the third time, Union commerce and in... Read More