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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


Knowa De Baraso reacts to Don Lemon's release: 'We must defend our freedom of speech'

India, Feb. 2 -- Journalist Don Lemon was released from custody on Friday without having to pay a bond after his arrest in connection with a federal civil rights indictment tied to his coverage of an ... Read More


Modi: Union budget focuses on empowering country's 'annadata'

Jalandhar, Feb. 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the Union budget will empower the poor, increase the income of farmers and boost the Make in India initiative. Addressing a gathe... Read More


CBI books private firm, directors in rRs.r12.72 crore bank loan fraud case

India, Feb. 2 -- The Mumbai unit of the Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against a private company and its directors in connection with an alleged Rs.12.72 crore bank fraud involv... Read More


PWD to clear rRs.r22,000 crore pending dues of small contractors

India, Feb. 2 -- Welfare sops and pre-poll freebies have squeezed the state's finances, stalling payments to private contractors executing Maharashtra government schemes, with pending bills of over Rs... Read More


BMC, Army Yachting Club launch sailing school for civic students at Girgaum Chowpatty

India, Feb. 2 -- In an initiative aimed at widening access to sailing, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in collaboration with the Army Yachting Node (AYN), has launched a sailing training... Read More


Kasheli-Mulund water tunnel to strengthen city's water supply

India, Feb. 2 -- The city's vast water supply system is set to become more efficient with the expansion of its water tunnel network, a move aimed at reducing leakage and distribution losses. The Briha... Read More


81-year-old NRI woman strangled to death in Khanna

India, Feb. 2 -- An 81-year-old NRI woman was strangled to death at her residence in the New Abadi area of Khanna, police said on Sunday. The victim, identified as Jagpal Kaur, was found lying in the... Read More


Jesus Ochoa: Border Patrol agent in Alex Pretti shooting is a gun enthusiast, ex-wife reveals key details

India, Feb. 2 -- New information has emerged about Jesus Ochoa, one of the two federal officers who fatally shot the Minneapolis nurse last month. ProPublica on Sunday identified Ochoa, along with Ray... Read More