Ravindra Waikar emphasised several key infrastructure development needs, including repairing and renovating Konkan Railway stations, expanding Mumbai airport's runway, completing the Mumbai-Goa highway, and establishing comprehensive telecom network connectivity across Maharashtra's villages
17 December,2024 05:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUddhav was accompanied by Shiv Sena (UBT) legislators Aaditya Thackeray, Anil Parab and Varun Sardesai during the meeting with Devendra Fadnavis
17 December,2024 04:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentJarange stressed that the hunger strike would be a voluntary affair and any member of the Maratha community could participate. In the last one year, he has launched six hunger strikes
17 December,2024 04:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUddhav Thackeray demanded a transparent election process before implementation of the 'One Nation One Election' proposal
17 December,2024 03:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDarve requested the government to take action against these institutions and order them to implement the name change
17 December,2024 02:53 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan confirmed that discussions between the Education and Health Ministries are ongoing regarding whether NEET-UG will continue in pen-and-paper format or switch to an online mode. A decision is expected soon for the 2025 exam.
17 December,2024 02:44 PM ISTRussian authorities have formally opened a criminal investigation into the incident. Svetlana Petrenko, the committee's spokesperson, confirmed that investigators, forensic experts, and operational services are actively working at the crime scene to determine the precise circumstances of the attack
17 December,2024 02:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentStay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today
17 December,2024 02:04 PM ISTSeveral schools in Delhi received bomb threats via email for the fifth time in nine days, prompting security checks and investigations across the city.
17 December,2024 01:26 PM ISTShiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, Congress, and other opposition leaders have strongly opposed the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, raising concerns about its impact on federalism and democracy.
17 December,2024 12:44 PM ISTThirty-nine legislators from Mahayuti allies, the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, were sworn in on Sunday in the first cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led government
17 December,2024 10:11 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Shiv Sena MLA said that the Maharashtra Assembly winter session was focused on the development of the Vidarbha region and the entire state
17 December,2024 10:08 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Allahabad High Court grants anticipatory bail to Sushil Singhania, the uncle of Atul Subhash's wife, as part of the investigation into Subhash's tragic suicide. The case involves serious allegations of harassment and abuse
17 December,2024 09:31 AM IST | Uttar PradeshDelhi-NCR faces severe air pollution as the AQI breaches the 400 mark, prompting the CAQM to enforce Stage IV restrictions under GRAP to combat the crisis.
17 December,2024 08:57 AM IST | New DelhiThe victim succumbed to his injuries during treatment at around 9 pm, the officer said, adding further investigations are on into the matter
17 December,2024 08:35 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIThey cited incomplete syllabus coverage, mid-course faculty changes, delays in allotments, and a sudden syllabus update as the reasons for their agitation. According to the protesters, tensions escalated when they attempted to meet the Dean of the Faculty of Law
17 December,2024 08:35 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIDelhi’s AQI stood at 367 at 2 pm on Monday. Poor air quality, caused by unfavourable weather conditions, often persists from November to January
17 December,2024 07:55 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesPM Modi said both sides decided to emphasise investment-led growth
17 December,2024 07:55 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesRecently, Rizwan Kadri—one of the 29 members of the society tasked with running the PMML—recently wrote to Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, seeking his help in restoring the papers to the museum’s custody
17 December,2024 07:55 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe fuel and power category witnessed a deflation of 5.83 per cent in November, against a deflation of 5.79 per cent in October
17 December,2024 07:55 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesHe said this in a one-on-one discussion with foreign policy expert C Raja Mohan after the launch of ‘India’s World’ magazine at an event at IIC here
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On December 17, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Constitutional Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha for "One Nation, One Election." In response, Congress MP Manish Tewari opposed the bill, arguing that it violates the basic structure of the Indian Constitution. He highlighted that the Constitution's federalism and democratic structure cannot be changed through such amendments, as they are beyond the legislative power of Parliament. Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav also opposed the bill, expressing confusion over how the government quickly moved to amend the Constitution after claiming to protect it. He supported Tewari's view and stressed the wisdom of the Constitution's framers, opposing any changes that undermine its core principles.
"Our country is facing a grave challenge," Freeland said in the letter. "That means keeping our fiscal powder dry today, so we have the reserves we may need for a coming tariff war"
17 December,2024 08:35 AM IST | Toronto | AP | PTIVice President-elect JD Vance has said that while the U.S. has differences with Russia, it was counterproductive to approach Moscow as an enemy
We need to figure out and try to piece together what exactly happened." The shooter was a 17-year-old female student, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press
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The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reported a record-breaking 30,87,417 pilgrims visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams during the 2024 Yatra season, highlighting the success of temple and local administration efforts
18 November,2024 10:03 AM IST | DehradunMumbai marks Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary with celebrations highlighting his teachings on unity, service, and compassion.
Large crowds gathered at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat for the ongoing Ganga Mahotsav 2024, where cultural performances, including a Kathak dance by Yasmin Singh, added to the vibrant atmosphere. The festival celebrates the spiritual significance of the Ganges and attracts visitors from around the world
Our sutradhaars wonder if this generation and the next are devoid of genuine icons to look up to visionary builders of the city and the nation— when the time comes to assess such critical aspects in modern-day history
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