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Nation proud of your son, Rahul Gandhi in letter to Rajouri ADC Thapa’s father

Rahul Gandhi wrote to the father of Raj Kumar Thapa, a Rajouri ADC killed in Pakistan shelling, praising his son's service and expressing national pride in his sacrifice and compassionate approach to public work.

Anish Damania to join state think tank

Finance expert Anish Damania joins Maharashtra's MITRA think tank as honorary advisor, focusing on attracting investments, supporting startups, and aligning state growth with national development goals under Viksit Bharat @ 2047 vision.

Bomb hoax disrupts HC proceedings for 2 hours

A bomb hoax disrupted Bombay High Court proceedings for two hours. Staff, lawyers, and litigants evacuated after an email threat. Police conducted a thorough search, found nothing suspicious, and resumed court activities by 3 pm.

Meat ban in Panchkula likely to face fresh high court challenge

Panchkula municipal corporation's meat ban in Mansa Devi Complex faces potential high court challenge. Shopkeepers argue the order violates rights, impacts local businesses, and lacks justification, planning to contest the blanket restriction on meat sales.

Plant compensatory trees/mangroves before cutting them infra projects: HC

Bombay High Court mandates compensatory afforestation before cutting mangroves for infrastructure projects, requiring transparent documentation on a public website and planting 370 saplings for 26 mangroves near the original site, emphasizing environmental preservation alongside development.

Detection of dwarf virus in Kangra, Sirmaur raises concern among paddy farmers

Southern rice black-streaked dwarf virus detected in Kangra and Sirmaur districts, threatening paddy crops. Spread by white-backed plant hoppers, the virus causes stunting and yellowing. Agriculture authorities are monitoring fields and advising farmers on prevention and management.

INSAS rifle theft case: Crime scene recreation reveals conflicting accounts from accused and complainant

Crime scene reconstruction reveals conflicting accounts in INSAS rifle theft case. Two brothers accused of stealing a rifle from a naval installation, with potential links to local vendetta or Naxal activities. Multiple agencies investigating national security implications.

Mithi flooding brings Kurla slum colonies a silver lining

Record Mithi River flooding sparks hope for 630 families in Kranti and Sandesh Nagar slums. MMRDA plans to repair HDIL Premier complex and resettle residents, offering 1BHK units after years of delay and repeated flood-related evacuations.

Panvel corporation’s ₹140 crore plan to tackle water woes by tapping dam overflow

Panvel Municipal Corporation plans a ₹140-crore project to collect and treat 75 million liters of dam overflow water, addressing water scarcity for Panvel and CIDCO colonies. The project aims to create a sustainable water supply through a new treatment plant and distribution network.

First 12-seater school van in MMR registered in Thane

First 12-seater school van in Mumbai Metropolitan Region registered in Thane, featuring safety upgrades like emergency exit, tracking device, and fire alarm, aligning with new government guidelines for student transportation safety.

Murder accused who had changed his identity, tracked and nabbed

Murder accused Ramkesh Yadav, who killed Ritesh Kawale in 2023, was arrested in Ambernath after two years. He had changed his identity, but police tracked and nabbed him while disguised as locals, confirming his identity during interrogation.

Haryana Human Rights Comission slams bureaucratic apathy for denying national honour to Jind youth who died saving 11 lives

Haryana Human Rights Commission criticizes bureaucratic delays in recognizing Saurabh Garg's heroic 2012 rescue, where he saved 11 lives before dying. The commission ordered a report, urged national honor, and recommended a state-level gallantry award for his supreme sacrifice.

Teacher acquitted in 7/11 blast case seeks ₹9 cr compensation

A Mumbai teacher, wrongly imprisoned for nine years in the 7/11 train blasts case, seeks ₹9 crore compensation. Acquitted in 2015, he claims severe personal, professional, and psychological damage, filing complaints with multiple human rights commissions.

CBI books Ahmedabad-based firm for ₹121-cr bank fraud

CBI investigates Ahmedabad-based enzyme firm for ₹121.60 crore bank fraud against Bank of India. Firm, directors, and unknown persons booked under criminal conspiracy and corruption charges after forensic audit revealed fraudulent activities.

Cong prepares to go solo in BMC polls

Congress prepares to contest Mumbai's BMC polls independently, launching a campaign against alleged corruption. Party claims BJP misuses public funds, manipulates tenders to benefit favored contractors, and aims to expose these practices during local body elections.

Two students held for killing classmate over love-affair dispute

Two students were arrested for stabbing a classmate to death over a love-affair dispute at a school in Prayagraj. The murder stemmed from tensions involving harassment allegations and previous confrontations between friend groups.