Kolkata: Jadavpur University students on Thursday met vice-chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharjee, asking for an investigation into CM Suvendu Adhikari’s claim that hostel boarders were forced to take part in the protest against the NEET paper leak and make the report public. The CM said he spoke to the JU VC.Following the students’ demand, the administration spoke…
Ahmedabda societies brace for fresh rain Photo Yogesh Chawda Ahmedabad: A week after floodwater inundated basements, damaged vehicles and forced residents to scramble for safety, several housing societies in Ahmedabad are gearing up for another spell of heavy rain. With heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast for Friday, many residents hope the precautions taken after…
Panchkula: The Panchkula welfare association (Sector 8) has urged the district administration to regulate street vendors and order an impartial inquiry into municipal corporation-run vending zones, citing security concerns and alleged irregularities.In a memorandum to the deputy commissioner, the association said many vendors, including those operating handcarts, tractor-trolleys and “jugaad” vehicles, were functioning without adequate…
Mhalunge roads are riddled with potholes, many waterlogged, making commuting unsafe Pune: Over 100 residents of Mhalunge on Thursday launched a protest against the poor condition of roads and what they termed the civic administration’s sluggish response to their long-pending grievances, demanding immediate action from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).The residents said the situation had spiralled…
Shillong: Meghalaya has completed the house-to-house enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), covering all 23,49,645 electors in the state, the office of chief electoral officer BDR Tiwari said on Thursday.“As on July 30, 2026, 100% of Meghalaya’s electorate, numbering 23,49,645 were covered, with all 23,49,645 enumeration forms successfully distributed and digitized, reflecting the…
Lucknow: An Army War Museum and Convention Centre will be constructed in Nehru Enclave, Gomti Nagar, as part of a plan to develop Lucknow as a centre for defence heritage, military history and large-scale conferences. The project is estimated to cost around Rs 125 crore.Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has prepared the proposal following a request…
A 19-year-old college student died Wednesday, after a speeding SUV rammed into his scooter on Vande Mataram Road under the Patrakar Colony police station limits Jaipur: A 19-year-old college student died Wednesday, after a speeding SUV rammed into his scooter on Vande Mataram Road under the Patrakar Colony police station limits.Police said the driver abandoned…
BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi NEW DELHI: Treasury bench MPs condemned opposition for politicising the NEET-UG paper leak issue and recent protests, as they highlighted how govt has taken steps in the right direction to address concerns by holding dialogue with students…
Elon Musk‘s company xAI has sued Minnesota over the state’s first-in-the-nation law that bans “nudification” technology on websites and apps, potentially providing a test for how far states can go in constitutionally regulating the use of AI.Musk’s company sued Monday in federal court, days before the law is set to take effect Saturday and make…
MUMBAI: Zepto is looking to raise about Rs 1,000 crore (around $105 million) in pre-IPO funding, delaying its listing plans for now, people familiar with the matter said.The company is eyeing a valuation of around $4-4.5 billion for the investment, over 30% lower than its last valuation of $7 billion at which it had raised…
