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BJP’s Vinod Tawde in ‘cash row’, the winnings may go to the Thakurs of Virar

BJP’s Vinod Tawde in ‘cash row’, the winnings may go to the Thakurs of Virar

November 19, 2024 18:29 IST

Supporters of the family, which is no stranger to controversy itself, claimed to have caught Tawde distributing cash at a hotel in Virar East.

Karnataka HC revises compensation in 2019 accident death case from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 21 lakh

Karnataka HC revises compensation in 2019 accident death case from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 21 lakh

November 19, 2024 18:27 IST

The case pertains to the death of Srihari, 19, a final-year student at PES College, Bengaluru, who was riding pillion on a two-wheeler in Karnataka’s Ramanagara in April 2019 when he met with an accident.

Chabbewal Assembly bypoll: Know your candidates ahead of tomorrow’s voting

Chabbewal Assembly bypoll: Know your candidates ahead of tomorrow’s voting

November 19, 2024 18:24 IST

A look at the candidates fielded by the AAP, Congress, and BJP for the bypoll to the Chabbewal (reserved) seat in Punjab.

7 dead after car collides with parked truck in Gujarat’s Bharuch district

7 dead after car collides with parked truck in Gujarat’s Bharuch district

November 19, 2024 18:45 IST

The car, ferrying pilgrims from different villages of Jambusar taluka, was on its way to attend a religious fair at the Shuklatirth temple.

Impose temporary curfew, stagger work timings, don’t wait till last minute to introduce curbs: Experts on Delhi’s air crisis

Impose temporary curfew, stagger work timings, don’t wait till last minute to introduce curbs: Experts on Delhi’s air crisis

November 19, 2024 18:04 IST

A combination of meteorological factors such as low wind speeds, dip in temperature, as well as pollutant emissions from stubble burning and local sources are the reasons behind Delhi's 'severe plus' air quality.

Bombay High Court directs civic planning bodies to link websites with MahaRERA portal for transparency, safeguarding homebuyers

November 19, 2024 18:03 IST

The Bombay High Court passed the order on a PIL by an architect who claimed that full integration with the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority portal was required to prevent the registration of illegal buildings.

High court orders attachment of Himachal Bhawan in Delhi over unpaid dues, BJP says Sukhu govt fails to protect state’s properties

High court orders attachment of Himachal Bhawan in Delhi over unpaid dues, BJP says Sukhu govt fails to protect state’s properties

November 19, 2024 18:02 IST

The Himachal Pradesh High Court also ordered an inquiry to identify officials responsible for failing to deposit the arbitration award due to be paid to Seli Hydro Electric Power Company.

IE Thinc: Our Cities series | Safe public and private spaces, access to jobs and capital key to empowering women

IE Thinc: Our Cities series | Safe public and private spaces, access to jobs and capital key to empowering women

November 19, 2024 17:49 IST

At the IE Thinc: Our Cities series, presented by The Indian Express in collaboration with Omidyar Network India, panellists explored how Surat can lead the way in women’s empowerment.

Bengaluru’s private school dropout rate at 9-16%, higher than Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai: Report

Bengaluru’s private school dropout rate at 9-16%, higher than Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai: Report

November 19, 2024 17:45 IST

The ‘Bengaluru Rising’ report by UnboxingBLR Foundation says that Bengaluru also lags behind Chennai and Kolkata in gender disparities in enrolment at schools.

Delhi govt admits to non-utilisation of funds for One-Stop Centres even as staff remain unpaid for months

Delhi govt admits to non-utilisation of funds for One-Stop Centres even as staff remain unpaid for months

November 19, 2024 17:32 IST

As per the details submitted by the Delhi government in a status report on September 21, the 11 One Stop Centres in the capital had utilised only about 21% of the funds allocated till August 19 this year.

Day before Maharashtra Assembly elections, Dahanu BVA candidate Suresh Padvi joins BJP

Day before Maharashtra Assembly elections, Dahanu BVA candidate Suresh Padvi joins BJP

November 19, 2024 17:00 IST

Suresh Padvi was the BVA's deputy president of the Palghar district and was nominated from the Dahanu Assembly constituency.

Maharashtra Assembly polls: Family fight, last-minute drama and more ensured that these seats remained in the limelight

Maharashtra Assembly polls: Family fight, last-minute drama and more ensured that these seats remained in the limelight

November 19, 2024 16:43 IST

While Baramati is witnessing a battle between Pawar family members, in Sillod it appears that the Sena (UBT) candidate could get support from the BJP cadres. Other issues fester in seats like Katol, Mahim and Tasgaon as Maharashtra prepares to vote tomorrow.

Delhi Metro records highest single-day passenger journey with 78.67 lakh trips

Delhi Metro records highest single-day passenger journey with 78.67 lakh trips

November 19, 2024 16:20 IST

DMRC has added 60 extra trips on weekdays to accommodate growing demand for Delhi Metro services, officials said.

Days after Murshidabad clash, stones pelted at district magistrate’s car

Days after Murshidabad clash, stones pelted at district magistrate’s car

November 19, 2024 16:15 IST

‘It was a stray incident… the area remained peaceful, under control... raids are on to nab the miscreants,’ said a senior police officer.

Karnataka to set up 3 global innovation districts in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Belagavi: CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka to set up 3 global innovation districts in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Belagavi: CM Siddaramaiah

November 19, 2024 15:25 IST

At Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024, Siddaramaiah said the Karnataka government signed MoUs with Microsoft, Intel, Accenture, IBM, and BFSI Consortium to skill 1 lakh people.

50 cigarettes! That’s what you are inhaling in Delhi today

50 cigarettes! That’s what you are inhaling in Delhi today

November 19, 2024 17:51 IST

On paper, this means Delhi's air is in the “severe-plus category”, with the administration implementing its highest graded response and the Supreme Court saying that it should stay in place until it orders otherwise.

Day before Maharashtra voting, BJP’s Vinod Tawde accused of distributing cash; EC says nearly Rs 10 lakh found in hotel room; FIR filed

Day before Maharashtra voting, BJP’s Vinod Tawde accused of distributing cash; EC says nearly Rs 10 lakh found in hotel room; FIR filed

November 19, 2024 17:15 IST

Both Vinod Tawde and Bahujan Vikas Aghadi MLA Hitendra Thakur, who alleged the BJP leader was caught with cash at the hotel, call for an inquiry by the Election Commission. Senior BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar ridiculed the accusations, stating, “Vinod Tawde is a national general secretary. Is he going to distribute money at ward levels? Such claims are absurd.”

Bharat Dev Varma, actor Moon Moon Sen’s husband, passes away in Kolkata

Bharat Dev Varma, actor Moon Moon Sen’s husband, passes away in Kolkata

November 19, 2024 14:37 IST

Expressing condolences, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee described it as a "personal loss".

Bengal: Purulia records 12 degrees Celsius, lower temperature among hill stations

Bengal: Purulia records 12 degrees Celsius, lower temperature among hill stations

November 19, 2024 14:23 IST

An unexpected cold wave has swept across southern West Bengal

Maharashtra Assembly elections: On poll eve, candidates in Pune city constituencies take rest, spend time with family, hold small meetings

Mumbai police deploy over 30,000 personnel for Assembly polls, seize illegal items worth Rs 175 crore

Mumbai police deploy over 30,000 personnel for Assembly polls, seize illegal items worth Rs 175 crore

November 19, 2024 14:05 IST

Preventive action has been taken against 4,492 people ahead of tomorrow's vote in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, according to the Mumbai police.

Pune’s Vesavar Art Gallery holds ‘Veritas’ to showcase work of late master artist John Fernandes

November 19, 2024 14:04 IST

Late master artist John Fernandes is known as the finest realistic painter in India. Art lovers can see his paintings at Vesavar Art Gallery in Pune.

Highway robbery case turns on its head in Karnataka: complainant in dock after police recover Rs 1 crore from secret box in his car

Highway robbery case turns on its head in Karnataka: complainant in dock after police recover Rs 1 crore from secret box in his car

November 19, 2024 13:42 IST

The Belagavi police in Karnataka arrested a gold dealer and his associates after finding the vehicle they had claimed to be stolen by robbers.

Delhi High Court seeks OpenAI’s response in copyright infringement suit by ANI

November 19, 2024 13:29 IST

In the first such suit alleging copyright infringement by OpenAI, the news agency has sought damages of Rs 2 crore and wants the Delhi High Court to restrain the artificial intelligence company from using ANI’s works in any manner.

Wanted for 20 years, Karnataka’s underground Naxal leader Vikram Gowda killed in encounter in Udupi

Wanted for 20 years, Karnataka’s underground Naxal leader Vikram Gowda killed in encounter in Udupi

November 19, 2024 15:26 IST

According to police sources, Vikram Gowda was among a group of eight remaining underground Naxals from Karnataka.

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