25 homes get notices for alleged encroachment; govt says PM housing scheme beneficiaries not targeted. Lucknow: Irrigation department has served notice to 25 dwellings that came up illegally on govt land along the slope of the Haider Canal embankment in Dalibagh area, while clarifying that houses built under a central govt housing scheme were not…
Two deaths in eight days force evacuation from dilapidated haveli Jaipur: A 60-year-old woman died Thursday after debris from a deteriorating canopy of an old haveli fell on her in Lavan Ka Gher in Chowkri Gangapole area of the Walled City. She suffered severe injuries to her head, neck, shoulders and abdomen and was taken…
Telegram open to mass misuse, says SG, justifies curbs NEW DELHI: Delhi high court will pronounce its judgment on Friday at 10.30am on Telegram’s plea challenging the Centre’s decision to temporarily block the messaging platform in India in view of the June 21 NEET retest.On Thursday, HC extensively questioned both sides. It wondered how the…
Jamie Varley jailed for life for murdering 13-month-old boy. A school teacher has been jailed for life without parole for sexually abusing and murdering a 13-month-old boy he adopted with his partner, bringing an end to a case detectives described as one of the most disturbing they had encountered.Jamie Varley, 37, received a whole-life order…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s wedding may officially be just around the corner.The star couple, who have had the paparazzi and fans on wedding watch, sparked off a wave of fresh speculation about the big day, after photos and videos from Swift’s Rhode Island mansion began doing the rounds online. While Taylor seemingly kicked off…
A wish that’s been sitting in your heart may finally move closer today. The Moon energises gains and fulfilment, while Venus gives grace to your public image. You may feel more appreciated, more connected, and a little more hopeful than usual.The day supports social ease. The support of an older brother, sister or senior friend…
New Delhi: Delhi govt will set up special “cooling zones” for parents accompanying candidates appearing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) on June 21, chief minister Rekha Gupta said Thursday.The arrangements will be made at all 97 exam centres across the capital, including 69 govt schools and 28 Kendriya Vidyalayas. The cooling zones…
Mumbai: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), on Thursday, arrested a state tax inspector of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Department for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from an applicant seeking a GST registration number.The accused has been identified as Sandeep Khalate, posted at GST Department Nodal-7, Mazgaon. According to the ACB, the complainant…
DK Shivakumar with expelled BJP legislators ST Somashekar and Shivaram Hebbar at Vidhana Soudha Bengaluru: The legislative council elections Thursday saw the return of a familiar political phrase — atmasakshi or voting according to one’s conscience — as rebel BJP and JD(S) legislators sought to explain their choices.The term, often associated with political defections and…
Chennai: In a visible sign of tension within the DMK-led alliance, MDMK legislators T M Rajendran and R Senthil Selvan, elected from Kadayanallur and Sirkazhi on DMK’s ‘rising sun’ symbol, have been moved to separate seats in the TN assembly, away from DMK members where they previously sat.The reassignment took effect on Thursday, the first…
