Hyderabad: An Independent Expert Working Group (IEWG), which undertook a comprehensive analysis of Socio-Economic, Educational, Employment, Political and Caste (SEEEPC) Survey 2024, has said 135 castes (of 242 castes) in the state are considered more backward than the average caste in Telangana as their composite backwardness index (CBI) score is more than 81. Of the…
The banquet halls and marriage venues are in villages like Lohaka, Pahari, Gadaipur, Husainika, Khalilpur, Nanu Kalan, Mahenderwara, Kherla and Jatola Gurgaon: The town and country planning department has launched a crackdown on unauthorised banquet halls, marriage venues and hotels across the district, identifying 13 establishments for violating land-use norms. It also demolished a hotel…
Kolkata/Darjeeling: Union home minister Amit Shah made a string of promises targeted at north Bengal on Wednesday, including the withdrawal of “false” cases against Gorkha netas and inclusion of Rajbanshi language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.He further said Centre was already working on a solution to the Gorkhaland issue for which it has…
Mapusa: The court of the JMFC, Pernem, has issued summons to 54 individuals, including Fatorda MLA and GFP president Vijai Sardesai, in connection with the 2025 agitation at Manohar International Airport, Mopa. The accused have been ordered to appear before the court on June 15.The case stems from a massive protest staged by local taxi…
Ahmedabad: Room air-conditioners are set to cost about 5% more this summer than last year, as manufacturers face rising input costs and stricter efficiency rules. Companies such as Blue Star said higher commodity prices, new energy-efficiency labelling norms effective from Jan 2026, and global pressures are driving the increase. Industry executives estimate material costs have…
Ludhiana: In a significant move toward urban sustainability, the municipal corporation (MC) has initiated the process to secure the prestigious “Water+” tag for Ludhiana. The civic body issued a public notice on Wednesday seeking objections from residents, providing a 15-day window for registration. Following the completion of this statutory process, the MC may be declared…
Bathinda: Even as Punjab has reported very few stubble burning cases due to delayed wheat harvesting caused by unseasonal rain and hail, Madhya Pradesh continues to see a surge, recording 1,290 of the total 1,982 cases reported across states on Wednesday. The cumulative count now stands at 19,324, of which 13,907 cases from Madhya Pradesh…
Pune: The court of special judge Kavita D Shirbhate on April 11 acquitted a casual worker (29) from Karnatakain the rape and murder case of a six-year-old girl, over seven years after he remained an undertrial.The court on April 11 cited multiple gaps in the prosecution’s case, holding that ‘the prosecution miserably failed to prove…
Surat: A 72-year-old city-based businessman has alleged that he was cheated of Rs 6.75 crore by a mother-son duo who promised him a 25% stake in their amusement company but later issued forged documents.An FIR for cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy has been registered at Vesu police station, and the Economic Offences Cell (EOW) of…
Palanpur: Two persons including a 15-year-old girl died and at least 15 other people were injured when a pick-up vehicle collided with a passenger van on the Dhanera highway in Banaskantha district early on Wednesday.Among the injured are seven children and several women, according to reports. Krishna (15) died on the spot while another victim,…
