Punjab By-Elections Sees 63.91% Voter Turnout; Gidderbaha Leads with 81.90% Polling
Chandigarh: Punjab witnessed a significant voter turnout in the recent by-elections, with an overall participation rate of 63.91%. The elections were held to fill vacant seats in several constituencies, with Gidderbaha emerging as the leader in voter engagement, recording a remarkable 81.90% polling. This indicates a high level of public interest and civic engagement in the region's electoral process.The turnout across other constituencies was...
Vizag Implements Ban on Single-Use Plastic to Tackle Pollution
VISAKHAPATNAM: In a major move to combat the increasing pollution levels, the city of Visakhapatnam (Vizag) has officially implemented a ban on single-use plastics. The decision comes as part of the city's efforts to curb the environmental impact caused by plastic waste, which has been steadily increasing over the years. The local authorities have been working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable environment...
CM Eknath Shinde Confident of MahaYuti’s “Thumping Majority” in Maharashtra Elections
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has expressed strong optimism about the upcoming state assembly elections, predicting a "thumping majority" for the ruling MahaYuti...
Stock Market Closed for Maharashtra Elections; Mixed Performance on Nov 19
MUMBAI: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are closed today due to the Maharashtra Assembly elections. Trading in all segments,...
Mumbai Police Arrest Chhattisgarh Lawyer for Alleged Death Threat to Shah Rukh Khan
MUMBAI: The Mumbai Police recently arrested Faizan Khan, a lawyer from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, for allegedly issuing a death threat to Bollywood star Shah Rukh...
Two Held With Rs 7.6 Crore Smuggled Gold at Mumbai Airport
Mumbai: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested two passengers after seizing 9.4 kg of smuggled gold valued at Rs 7.69 crore from them...
Maharashtra BJP Reminds Eknath Shinde Of “Sacrifices” Ahead Of Seat-Sharing
Mumbai: Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday said Chief Minister Eknath Shinde should be willing to make "sacrifices", in terms of seat-sharing for the assembly polls,...
3 Dead As Fire Breaks Out In 14-Storey Building In Mumbai
Mumbai: Three persons were killed after a fire broke out in a 14-storey residential building at the upscale Lokhandwala Complex in Mumbai on Wednesday morning,...
Mumbai Metro Line 3 Begins Ops Today; Check Timings, Route and Ticket Price
Mumbai: The first underground metro rail in the Maharashtra capital is all set to begin operations for the general public starting today, October 7. The Mumbai Metro...
2 Passengers Caught Smuggling 5 Baby Caiman Crocodiles at Mumbai Airport
Mumbai: Two passengers were caught allegedly trying to smuggle baby Caiman crocodiles at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, a Customs official reported...
Mumbai Rain Live: IMD Issues High Tide Alert Amid Heavy Rainfall
Mumbai: The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued a high tide alert in Mumbai following incessant heavy rainfall in the city on Saturday. IMD has also...
Mumbai University Senate Election 2024 Result Shortly, Yuva Sena, ABVP in Neck-to-Neck Battle
Counting is underway at Mumbai University and result will be announced shortly. As of now, exact time for releasing result has not been announced, however counting...
Mumbai Rain To Intensify As IMD Extends Orange Alert For Heavy Downpour Today; Tips For Commuters
Mumbai: The financial capital faced severe weather conditions over the past two days, with heavy rain lashing the city on Wednesday, continuing until yesterday...