Pune: A sudden burst of intense rainfall swept across Pune city between 12.20pm and 1.30pm on Tuesday, despite a noticeable drop in precipitation over the previous 24 hours leading up to Tuesday morning. IMD officials said the wet spell intensity was likely to ease by Wednesday, making travel from Pune, including through the ghat sections,…
Mumbai: In an indication that the alliance between them was almost certain, Shiv Sena (UBT) party President Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said a formal alliance with MNS chief Raj Thackeray will be announced soon and at the right time. Uddhav also said Prime Minister Modi was not his enemy. “He (PM Modi) may consider me…
New Delhi: On Tuesday, the urban development department announced a new set of guidelines to strengthen Delhi govt’s measures on management of street dogs. These guidelines cover key aspects such as population management, rabies eradication and reduction of human-dog conflicts, all in alignment with the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023. ABC Rules mandate a…
Pune: Tax professionals are experiencing delays and technical glitches in filing income tax returns over the last week and sought an extension of deadline beyond Sept 16.Earlier, the income tax department extended the deadline till Sept 15. It was further extended it by a day to Sept 16.“Many taxpayers have reported that their annual information…
Mumbai: The state cabinet on Tuesday approved the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) Policy 2025, which is expected to generate two lakh job opportunities and attract investments worth Rs 50,000 crore by 2050. This sphere is now recognised as an industry and infrastructure sector with an initial plan worth Rs 3,268…
New Delhi: Gaganpreet Makkad, accused in the BMW accident that claimed the life of Navjot Singh, deputy secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, on Tuesday filed a bail application in a Delhi court, claiming there was no intent or negligence on her part. The bail hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.Makkad’s plea contended that custodial…
Pune: Krushna alias Krushnaraj, son of gangster Suryakant alias Bandu Andekar, and the last of the 13 suspects named in the revenge murder of Ayush Komkar (18) at Nana Peth, was arrested after he surrendered before the Samarth police authorities on Tuesday morning. He was produced before a special MCOCA court later in the day….
Thane: In an effort to ease traffic congestion, the Thane Police Commissionerate will implement an 18-hour daily restriction on the movement of heavy trucks (10 tyres or more) and multi-axle vehicles within its jurisdiction from 6 AM to midnight, starting September 18 to October 2.The move, applicable on an experimental basis, aims to ensure smoother…
New Delhi: Delhi govt is going to resume its interstate bus service after nearly 15 years with a fleet of electric buses. The service will kick off on Sept 23 with six daily trips between Delhi and Baraut in Uttar Pradesh, a senior official has said.The route has been selected as the pilot because of…
Pune: Crops spread over 41 lakh acres in 29 districts of Maharashtra have been damaged this monsoon with the rain fury continuing in the final leg of the season this year. The agriculture department fears that the losses will further increase amid forecasts of more rain this week.State agriculture minister Datta Bharne on Tuesday said…
