Gandhinagar: The Gujarat govt on Wednesday transferred 72 mid-level and junior IAS officers, effecting major changes across district administrations and municipal corporations ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.The sweeping transfer orders issued by the general administration department (GAD) included the replacement of collectors in 17 districts and commissioners in 11 municipal corporations, signalling a significant…
Ludhiana: From the karate dojo to the photography studio, Ludhiana’s top academic performers have proven that the secret to acing the CBSE Class XII exams lies in a balanced life.The city’s leading scorers, who swept the rankings with marks as high as 99.6 per cent, credited their success to a mix of rigorous study and…
Chandigarh: Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar on Wednesday said over three lakh employees and four lakh pensioners in Punjab were still awaiting their DA instalments and arrears, accusing the AAP govt of diverting public attention from the state’s real issues by creating fresh narratives.Addressing a press conference, Jakhar said the High Court had directed the…
Pune: The Yavat police on Tuesday arrested three people for bludgeoning a man (39) to death inside a restobar at Sahajpur village in Daund taluka the previous day.A Pimple Gurav resident Dayanand Bhurke (48), uncle of the deceased, has lodged a complaint with the Yavat police.The Yavat police have identified the deceased as Dhanraj Bhurke…
Shillong: A major share of Meghalaya’s development funding is repaid by the central government, CM Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday, responding to concerns over externally aided funding. “Nearly 80% of this funding is repaid by the Government of India. The financial burden on the state is minimal, while the benefits are substantial and visible,”…
Lucknow: User charges on Ganga expressway will once again be levied. From 12:00:01 am on May 15 (a second after the midnight of May 14), a car owner plying via the 594-km-long speed corridor between Meerut and Prayagraj and vice versa would be liable to pay up the toll fees. An amount of Rs 1,800…
NEW DELHI: Indian agencies on Wednesday secured the extradition of high-profile fugitive Prabhdeep Singh from Azerbaijan, marking a significant breakthrough for international law enforcement cooperation. Singh, the subject of an Interpol Red Notice, was escorted back to India by a special three-member team.The operation witnessed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Delhi Police acting in…
Eight people infected in the hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius have tested positive for the Andes virus, the only hantavirus strain known to spread between humans, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday.According to AFP, the WHO said, “eight cases were laboratory-confirmed for Andes virus (ANDV) infection, two are probable, and…
“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a positive note, with Gift Nifty trading at 23,545, up by 125 points. Global equities advanced following a largely upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors overlooked elevated PPI data and continued buying in technology and communication stocks. Market participants are also closely watching developments around the…
After her jaw-dropping appearances on the red carpet, Bollywood star Alia Bhatt brought back old Hollywood glam in a glamorous red off-shoulder gown for an exclusive dinner celebration during the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.The actress attended the Jane Fonda and Gong Li dinner celebration, last evening, joining a host of international talents…
