Maha rains: Death toll reaches 213; 8 still missing

The death toll of the last week's rain-related incidents in Maharashtra rose to 213 on Wednesday with the worst-hit Raigad district alone accounting for nearly 100 fatalities, the state government......

Maha rains: Death toll rises to 209; over 4.3 lakh evacuated

The death toll in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra rose to 209 on Tuesday with the worst-hit Raigad district alone accounting for nearly 100 fatalities, while eight persons are still missing,......

Mumbai gets ready for Covid 3rd wave with 2,170-bed hospital

The jumbo 2,170-bed COVID-19 hospital at Valanai gaon in suburban Malad equipped with dedicated ICU for children and state-of-the-art medical equipment is one of the four facilities being set up in......

BJP challenges Pawar's defence of Deshmukh, cites presser held by him

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday claimed that Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh had held a 'press conference' on February 15 which contradicted Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad......

India's first 'smart' city Lavasa failed to take off

In the concluding part of a five-part series, Shivani Shinde Nadhe finds out why Lavasa, a private initiative, is a long way from realising its potential. Part 1: How Surat will get a grand......

India's 1st intelligent city takes root near Pune

Reema Shah wakes up to a shrill alarm bell in the sylvan surroundings of the Sahyadri Hills. Sleepily, she taps a button on a touch panel at her beside. As if by magic, the security system is......

PE firms bet big on Indian pharma

Private equity firms are discovering value in picking up small stakes in Indian pharma and healthcare companies. At least two dozen such deals, worth about $400 million (or Rs 1,600 crore), have......