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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


Senior NCP leaders on Pawar's radar

India, Feb. 2 -- It took many by surprise when NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar took the names of senior NCP leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare while telling mediapersons on Saturday that he was not aw... Read More


Ludhiana:Truck driver dies of electrocution as trolley hits high-tension wire

Ludhiana, Feb. 2 -- A truck driver was electrocuted to death late Saturday night after his 16-tyre trolley came in contact with 11 kV high-tension power lines and a roadside transformer on Gill Road, ... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27 garners praise for linking education with employment

India, Feb. 2 -- The union budget 2026-27 - presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman - lays strong emphasis on education, skills development, and employment-oriented reforms; signalling a tran... Read More


Jalandhar's Adampur airport renamed after Guru Ravidas

Jalandhar/Ludhiana, Feb. 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday renamed the Adampur airport in Jalandhar as Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport, fulfilling a long-pending demand raised by various... Read More


MBVV police claim near-total detection of serious crimes in 2025, but crimes against women rise

India, Feb. 2 -- The Mira-Bhayandar Vasai-Virar (MBVV) Police Commissionerate has claimed a 100% detection rate for serious crimes registered in 2025, including murder, attempt to murder, rape, robber... Read More


Union budget evokes mixed response from Ludhiana industry

Ludhiana, Feb. 2 -- The Union budget 2026, presented by the Indian government on Sunday, elicited a mixed response from industry leaders and political figures in Ludhiana, particularly from the MSME s... Read More