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Maharashtra govt plans a new 42-km sea link for Mumbai after years of flip-flops

Proposed Versova-Virar sea link could help establish a ring route around Mumbai along with five other roads, some of which have already been built.

How an Indian working for Tesla managed to ‘steal’ $9.3 million

The 32-year old Indian allegedly diverted payments from one supplier to another during 2016 and 2017 when he was employed at Tesla.

Two journalists accuse India Today executive editor Gaurav Sawant of sexual harassment

Vidya Krishnan has alleged Sawant harassed her during a trip to Punjab in 2003. Kanika Gahlaut claims he lunged at her during a conclave about 10 years back.

Journalist arrested for ‘anti-Prophet remarks’ in Karnataka, let off on bail

Santosh Thammaiah, editor of local magazine Hosa Digantha, allegedly made the disparaging remarks during a seminar on Tipu Sultan.   

Court orders seizure of land owned by Muzaffarpur shelter home rape accused Brajesh Thakur’s wife

The court also passed an order asking members of the Brajesh Thakur-led NGO to furninsh details of their assets, including ancestral properties.

Singapore visit to strengthen ties with ASEAN members, says PM Modi

Narendra Modi will visit Singapore Wednesday and Thursday to participate in the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits.

Sacked Air India pilot Arvind Kathpalia accused of risking safety of PM Manmohan Singh

In 2007, Kathpalia who was flying the AI One carrying then PM Manmohan Singh to Moscow, allegedly forgot to lower landing gear.

Modi govt planning to build centralised zones in state capitals to set up its offices

The Central Public Works Department has sought details from its zonal officers about the availability of land for office space & central government departments in state capitals.

Captain Kathpalia removed as Air India’s director of operations after failing pre-flight alcohol test

Kathpalia was taken off flying duties earlier also in February 2017 and his licence suspended for three months after he skipped the BA test before a flight.

Crowds overwhelm Statue of Unity, expose teething issues at site

Authorities at the Statue of Unity were underprepared to deal with the influx as long queues spark heated arguments   

On Camera

Don’t deride public sector. Evidence shows commercial banks in woeful state—Indira Gandhi

On 29 July 1969, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi delivered a speech in Lok Sabha on the nationalisation of 14 banks, saying the move was 'totally justified to ensure that hopes and aspirations of millions of our people are not sacrificed'.

Govt has reduced time taken to finalise GDP data by an entire year. Here’s inside story of how

This year, govt announced that 2nd and not 3rd revised estimates would be final. Here’s inside story on how this was achieved without compromising on quality of data.

Army chief Gen Pande gets extension, Govt seeks merit over mere seniority

Last time such an extension was granted was in the case of former Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw when he was Army chief for period of six months.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?