Saurabh Gupta

Case Against P Chidambaram Built On Indrani Mukerjea's Statement: Sources

India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Thursday August 22, 2019

The case against former Union minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram has been built on the statement of Indrani Mukerjea, the wife of former media baron Peter Mukerjea, sources have told NDTV.

Raj Thackeray To Face Probe Agency Today, Gets Support From Cousin Uddhav

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Thursday August 22, 2019

Maharashtra politician Raj Thackeray, who has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a case linked to the collapse of shadow bank Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services, has received support from his estranged cousin, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray.

As Maharashtra's Sangli Recovers From Flood, Cloud Seeding In Solapur To Induce Rain

India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Saturday August 17, 2019

Solapur, Satara and Sangli are neighbouring districts in Western Maharashtra but due to geographical and topographical reasons weather patterns are vastly different. While some areas are flooded due to excessive rainfall, others are desperately hoping for more rain and trying to make it happen too by spending Rs 30 crores on cloud seeding.

On Population Control, Shiv Sena Targets A Section Of Muslims

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Saturday August 17, 2019

A section of the Muslim community "does not understand the importance of curbing population", BJP ally Shiv Sena alleged on Friday, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his Independence Day speech that "family planning is true patriotism".

Maharashtra Flood Devastation Could Have Been Avoided, Say Experts

India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Thursday August 15, 2019

Nearly 50 people have died in the floods in Western Maharashtra and over five lakh have been displaced in the past few days. What caused this devastation is now a matter of study. A report by the South Asia Network for Dams, Rivers and People (SANDRP) says the widespread damage could have controlled and the government could have done more.

Maharashtra Discusses Climate Change In Disaster Preparedness Review

India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Maharashtra is one of the first states in the country to keep climate change at the centre of its deliberations to come up with disaster relief and rehabilitation norms.

Who Let The Dogs Out? Pilots Abort Landing On Spotting Strays On Runway

Goa News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Anuj Pant | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Stray dogs spotted on the runway at Goa's Dabolim airport prompted Air India pilots to abort landing a plane early morning on Tuesday, according to a passenger.

Delhi-Bound Indigo Flight's Take-Off Aborted, Nitin Gadkari Was On Board

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Deepshika Ghosh | Tuesday August 13, 2019

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari was among the passengers on an IndiGo flight that did not take-off this morning because of a "serious error" detected by the pilot.

Row Over Devendra Fadnavis' Pictures On Maharashtra Flood Relief Material

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Saturday August 10, 2019

A day after a minister's selfies in a flood-ravaged region of Maharashtra triggered a controversy, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' pictures on the packets of flood relief material have sparked an uproar in the state.

Maharashtra Minister Stops For Selfie During Tour Of Flood-Hit District

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Friday August 9, 2019

Maharashtra water resources minister Girish Mahajan's tour of flood-devastated Sangli district has landed the BJP MLA in an embarrassing position, after a video released by news agency ANI showed him taking a selfie during his inspection

14 Dead After Boat Capsizes In Maharashtra, State Grapples With Floods

India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Thursday August 8, 2019

Just months after a crippling drought in the state, Maharashtra is now grappling with a severe flood situation, especially in its western districts. Over 1.32 lakh people have been shifted to safer places in western Maharashtra with flood waters inundating several towns and villages on Wednesday following incessant rains.Fourteen people drowned aft...

Animal Slaughter Banned In Homes, Public Areas In Mumbai Ahead Of Bakri Id

Mumbai News | Written by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Wednesday August 7, 2019

Slaughter of animals in private flats and housing societies has been banned in Mumbai, the Bombay High Court said on Tuesday after hearing a petition by animal welfare groups on the issue.

Mumbai Schools, Colleges Closed Today Amid Rain Alert: 10 Points

Mumbai News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Monday August 5, 2019

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has announced that schools and colleges in Mumbai will remain closed today to ensure that students are not put at risk due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall over the last few days. At least four persons died in rain-related incidents across Mumbai, Pune and Palghar districts through the day while a man went...

Thousands Stranded As Mumbai Battles "Typhoon-Like Conditions": 10 Points

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Sunday August 4, 2019

Thousands were stranded at railway stations across Mumbai after incessant rains flooded railway tracks in the city and its surrounding areas on Saturday, amid predictions by the India Meteorological Department that the weather situation will only get worse in the next 24 to 36 hours. Two deaths were reported during the day, and three people are sti...

Asked About Aaditya Thackeray As Deputy, What Devendra Fadnavis Said

India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Saturday August 3, 2019

A day after expressing apprehension of a rift with ally Shiv Sena over seat-sharing for the upcoming assembly elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the Sena and the BJP will contest the polls together.