Mumbai- Industry voices weigh benefits and concerns as government pushes to simplify concert approvals In a move that could transform India’s live entertainment ecosystem, the Maharashtra government is working on introducing a single-window clearance system aimed at simplifying approvals for concerts and large-scale events. While the proposal has been widely welcomed, stakeholders say its success…
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New Delhi- Over 7,800 incidents reported till April, sharp rise linked to rising temperatures and electrical load In a worrying trend, Delhi has recorded over 7,800 fire-related emergencies in the first four months of 2026, marking a nearly 20% increase compared to the same period last year. Officials say the spike is closely linked to…
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Anantnag– Authorities in south Kashmir carried out a major demolition drive on Wednesday, razing several illegal properties linked to alleged drug dealers in Anantnag and Shopian districts. The operation was conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Police in coordination with the civil administration as part of a 100-day government campaign aimed at eliminating the drug…
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Ranchi– Police have detained a minor girl and arrested two persons, including her alleged boyfriend, for the murder of her 50-year-old mother in Jharkhand’s Ranchi district, officials said on Wednesday. The victim, identified as Nahida Parveen, was a resident of the Manitola area under Doranda police station limits. The case came to light on April…
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Bengaluru– A 33-year-old software engineer from northeast Bengaluru lost ₹11.5 lakh after falling victim to an online travel scam linked to a Facebook page, police said. The woman, a resident of Thanisandra working at a private firm, came across a Facebook page named ‘Jetha Iccha Setha Jai Travels and Events’ while searching for Europe travel…
The Impressive TimesBulandshahr- Two accused carrying a reward of ₹50,000 each have been arrested after being injured in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district, officials said on Wednesday. The arrests come days after a brutal triple murder in the Khurja area, where three members of a family were shot dead during a birthday party on the…
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Mumbai– The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Sharad Kalaskar, a convict in the 2013 murder case of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar. A bench comprising Justices Ajey Gadkari and Ranjitsinha Bhonsale allowed bail on a surety of ₹50,000. The court declined the prosecution’s request to stay the operation of the bail order. A detailed…
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Chandigarh– Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu on May 5 following a major political setback for the Aam Aadmi Party, after several of its Rajya Sabha members switched allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party. The development comes after seven AAP MPs, including prominent leaders like Raghav Chadha, moved to…
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Mumbai– The Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by Faheem Ansari, who had sought a police clearance certificate (PCC) to operate an autorickshaw for his livelihood. A bench comprising Justices A.S. Gadkari and Ranjitsinh Bhonsale ruled that the authorities were justified in refusing the certificate. The detailed order is expected to be…
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New Delhi– The Delhi Police has uncovered an interstate fake visa and overseas job scam that allegedly cheated hundreds of job seekers by promising lucrative employment abroad. Three accused — Salauddin Mansuri alias Haider Khan, Md Shahzad, and Kaushar — have been arrested in connection with the operation. According to officials, the syndicate targeted victims…
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