Bengaluru: Customs has imposed penalties totalling Rs 270.8 crore on actor Harshavardini Ranya aka Ranya Rao and three others, holding that they were part of a gold-smuggling syndicate that brought more than 127kg of the yellow metal worth Rs 102.5 crore into India between March 2024 and March 2025.In an order issued on Sept 30,…
The secretariat at Fort St George K Ashok Vardhan ShettyFor a quarter-century, successive govts have sought to relocate Tamil Nadu’s secretariat from Fort St George. Every proposal provoked controversy and was eventually abandoned; even the one completed complex was repurposed into a multi-speciality hospital.The secretariat is best retained at Fort St George. Its congestion-related drawbacks…
Hyderabad: With rainfall deficits triggering drought-like conditions across large parts of Telangana, the state govt has decided to convene an all-party meeting on the impact of El Niño and seek suggestions from political parties before finalising its response.A cabinet sub-committee has also been tasked with assessing the situation and submitting a detailed report, following which…
Gurgaon police launched a one day drive and detained 105 people drinking in public Gurgaon: In a day, Gurgaon police detained 105 people found consuming alcohol at public places during a special checking drive conducted across the West police zone on Sept 29. The detainees were held for four to five hours at respective police…
Kolkata: Bengal BJP seniors on Thursday pointed to the need for restraint on a number of issues. President Samik Bhattacharya on Thursday distanced the party from the Lake View School debate over the removal of Karl Marx and Che Guevara photographs.He said the party might have ideological differences, but it would not insult anyone. “Neither…
Noida: A 21-year-old MCA student was found hanging at his rented accommodation in Greater Noida’s Alpha 2, police said Thursday.The deceased, a native of Kasganj, had moved to Alpha 2 around a month ago and had enrolled in an online MCA course. Police said no suicide note was found in the room.According to police, the…
Panaji: In an unusual order issued by SP (headquarters) Tushar Vernekar, the officers already serving as sub-divisional police officers in Porvorim and Panaji have been given additional charge of each other’s posts. This means both Panaji and Porvorim will have two officers overseeing investigations.Senior police officers said the order was not issued as per procedure….
Varanasi: Traditional delicacies from Uttar Pradesh emerged as a major attraction at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2026, with domestic and international buyers, exporters and visitors praising the authentic flavours of Varanasi, Jaunpur and Chandauli.The 4th edition of the UP International Trade Show 2026 was held at India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater…
Gandhinagar: On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, the state govt on Thursday announced a 30% special market incentive on khadi and polyvastra produced by recognised institutions and cooperatives in the state. The timely festive initiative is designed to give a massive boost to traditional handloom weavers and local textile artisans. The scheme, effective from Oct…
Govt Middle School, Chuharpur Ludhiana: There is a stark contrast between the experiences of students studying in two govt schools which operate from the same building. Govt Middle School, Chuharpur, shares the same building with the ‘School of Happiness’, also a govt school. But the ‘happiness’ does not trickle down to students of the middle…
