NEW DELHI: Govt has asked states and UTs to lift from the Central Pool rice and wheat under the free foodgrain scheme for three months in advance (till June) and distribute them to beneficiaries immediately. This directive comes as govt warehouses are brimming with rice and wheat stocks and little space is available for storing…
Navi Mumbai: Vashi police detained two teenage boys, both aged 17, for insulting Agri Koli community sculptures on social media platforms after the video went viral. The sculptures were installed by NMMC for beautification at the Vashi mini seashore.The incident came to light on Wednesday. In the clip, one teen, visibly in a drunken state,…
A federal court in Alabama has granted a motion to dismiss a 2024 complaint filed against Binance, its separate US entity Binance.US and former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao over allegations that the cryptocurrency exchange facilitated transferring funds to terrorist groups. In a Wednesday order, US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama Magistrate…
Naseeruddin Shah and Jim Sarbh in ‘Made in India- The Titan Story’ | Photo Credit: Amazon MX Player Streaming service Amazon MX Player unveiled its content slate for 2026 on Thursday (March 12, 2026). It features over 150 new and returning shows that includes Naseeruddin Shah and Jim Sarbh’s biographical drama, Made In India, Ravi…
New Delhi: An accidental bump on a crowded street may, in some cases, be a planned theft. Police have busted a gang that allegedly robbed pedestrians by deliberately colliding, sparking an argument and using the distraction to slip cash or valuables from their pockets before fleeing. Police have arrested two members of the so-called ‘Takkar…
Nashik/Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Restaurants and caterers in Sambhajinagar have hurriedly started to shift to firewood stoves, trimming their menus, and in some cases, shutting down live counters amid the unfolding commercial gas crisis. In Nashik, owners of wedding halls and lawns in Nashik have also started exploring for alternatives to fulfil their existing bookings for March,…
Navigating the world of gold jewellery can be confusing, but understanding karat is key. The article decodes the karat system, explaining how 24k is pure but too soft for wear, while 18k offers a luxurious balance of gold content and durability. There was a time when buying gold strictly meant picking out heavy, traditional sets…
MUMBAI: Vinay Tonse, former managing director at State Bank of India, will take over as chief executive officer of Yes Bank after incumbent Prashant Kumar completes his term on Apr 6, following a change in the bank’s shareholding after Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation acquired a 20% stake and became its largest shareholder.Tonse spent over 35…
Navi Mumbai: A restaurant based inside the APMC wholesale market complex in Vashi has been using firewood instead of LPG fuel for cooking for the past seven years.While there has been panic booking for LPG cylinders in the past few days by citizens and hoteliers, the owner of Jagdamb Restaurant, Rushi Shinde, said that since…
