Pune: Confusion continues to prevail for commuters when it comes to cab fares for rides in the city. Just days ago, the Indian Gig Workers Front had revised fare for cabs working with Uber, Ola, and Rapido according to various categories of four-wheelers. But now, the Pune regional transport office (RTO) has asked all three…
Thane: A Magistrate Court in Thane sentenced a 24-year-old Navi Mumbai resident to 30 days’ simple imprisonment after he failed to pay Rs 15,000 fine imposed for drunk driving, officials from the Naupada traffic sub-division said.A traffic officer said the action aims to reinforce the seriousness of offences under the Motor Vehicles Act, particularly cases…
New Delhi: The city is preparing again to witness the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (VDHM), that will hold its 20th edition on Oct 12. For two decades, VDHM has united the capital for the causes of health, social impact, and philanthropy. This year, Lakshyaa, a training, strategy and advisory firm, has joined as the philanthropy…
Pune: PMC will soon start removing or shifting approximately 70,000 fuse boxes, electricity poles, and other obstacles obstructing the city’s footpaths.A joint survey by Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd (MSEDCL) identified these structures as impediments to pedestrian movement. “We will soon begin the exercise to remove these structures from…
MUMBAI: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), has arrested Jaysing Shelke (36), proprietor of M/s Jay Overseas , for allegedly attempting to smuggle restricted and prohibited goods valued at ₹2.04 crore through Nhava Sheva port by gross misdeclaration of import documents.Based on specific intelligence, DRI officers in July intercepted a consignment imported under Bill of…
Suspended Advocate Rakesh Kishore NEW DELHI: A Supreme Court advocate has written to attorney general R Venkataramani seeking permission to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against lawyer Rakesh Kishore, who allegedly removed his shoes and allegedly threw at Chief Justice of India B R Gavai inside the courtroom on Monday.Under the provision, either the high courts…
Pune: The head of the paediatric ward at Sassoon General Hospital (SGH) has written to her counterpart at Kamala Nehru Hospital (KNH) to upgrade its paediatric intensive care unit (ICU) and manage more serious cases internally, rather than routinely referring them to SGH. This plea comes as Pune Municipal Corporation grapples with a severe shortage…
Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra (File Photo) NEW DELHI: The Bombay high court told actor Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra to deposit Rs 60 crore if they wish to travel to Los Angeles or other foreign destinations. The order follows the couple’s plea seeking the quashing of a Look-Out Circular (LOC) issued against…
NEW DELHI: The Central government has granted ‘Y’ category CRPF security protection to Bhojpuri actor-politician Pawan Singh, following a threat assessment by the intelligence bureau. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued the order to CRPF ahead of the Bihar elections scheduled for November 6 and 11, where Singh is expected to secure a BJP seat.The…
Pune: Opposition parties on Tuesday said the Maharashtra govt’s Rs31,628 crore relief package for farmers who suffered massive losses due to rain and floods was “grossly inadequate” and criticised the Mahayuti dispensation for not announcing a complete farm loan waiver.While announcing the compensation package for the rain- and flood-hit farmers, CM Devendra Fadnavis said the…
