CHENNAI: The 17th Tamil Nadu assembly is set to reflect a greater demographic diversity with 25 people from minority communities, 50 from SC/ST communities, 23 women and two brahmins representatives entering the House. And, TVK has been the catalyst in breaking caste and religious barriers. The party fielded dalit candidates in eight general constituences and…
Composer MM Keeravaani and singer-politician Babul Supriyo were the chief guests for the evening. Keeravaani performed Tomarei Koriachhi Jiboner Dhrubatara, a Rabindra Sangeet by Tagore, calling it one of his favourite compositions by the poet. “I feel my life is enriched by watching Satyajit Ray’s films. After each film, I’ve also started reading his work,”…
KOLKATA: The ink on the election results was barely dry when seven Tollywood producers shot an email to the EIMPA secretary. Citing a paralysed industry and a shifting political tide, the producers have demanded a four-section emergency meeting within 72 hours or the secretary faces “strict” retaliation. With the defeat of Aroop Biswas, the move…
Ahmedabad: The high court has denied regular bail to Asaram’s son Narayan Sai by suspending his life sentence in connection with a rape case and slammed him for his delay tactics in hearing of his appeal against conviction.Sai was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2019 by a Surat sessions court on a rape complaint filed…
Chandigarh: The process to appoint the next vice-chancellor of Panjab University has entered the scrutiny stage with over 100 applications received by the deadline that ended Tuesday, university officials said.The development comes amid the impending conclusion of incumbent vice-chancellor Renu Vig’s tenure later this month. Her original term was to end in March, but she…
Pune: Mayor Manjusha Nagpure on Tuesday said there would be no water cuts in the city till May-end and further decisions will be taken in June first week on the basis of stock in dams and monsoon forecast.The mayor’s announcement on water supply came after a joint meeting on Tuesday held with officials of the…
Himanta Biswa Sarma (File photo) GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will meet governor today to tender his resignation, setting the stage for the formation of a new government.Speaking to reporters, Himanta Biswa Sarma said he will meet Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya after the official election results are submitted.An official source stated that the…
LUCKNOW: A 29-year-old man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering a seven-year-old boy after demanding ransom was killed in a police encounter in Hardoi district on Wednesday, police officials said.The accused, Mahnoor alias Shahnoor alias Mehnuddin, carried a reward of Rs 50,000 on his arrest and was wanted in connection with the sensational kidnapping…
JAISALMER: In a sensational and deeply concerning development, a major breach involving an international narcotics syndicate has come to light within the Sri Ganganagar police system. Pakistani drug traffickers, operating through cross-border drone deliveries, allegedly established links with a constable posted in the CDR (Call Detail Record) cell at the Superintendent of Police (SP) office,…
Rahul Gandhi, Vijay, Stalin NEW DELHI: Cracks within the INDIA bloc came into sharp focus after the Tamil Nadu verdict, as the MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam lashed out at its ally, Congress, for backing actor-politician Vijay and his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The DMK termed the Congress’ move “backstabbing,” signalling serious strain within the…
