New Delhi: CPM Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas on Monday wrote to Noida police commissioner Laxmi Singh, alleging large-scale detentions following last week’s labour unrest in Noida. He sought a review of all arrests and detentions and prompt release of all persons against whom no cognisable and sustainable material exists. Citing a fact-finding report prepared…
Mumbai: A police constable was duped of Rs 12.5 lakh in a cyber fraud case when she allegedly clicked an APK link on Jan 18 this year.After clicking the link, the victim’s mobile phone was allegedly compromised, and her registered mobile number became inactive, preventing from receiving bank alerts.Initially the victim learnt that Rs 28,000…
Bengaluru: Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) has threatened to cut off power supply to an apartment complex in Jayamahal after a flat owner complained to the authorities against the relocation of transformers within the complex to a space that was previously used as a children’s play area.In Oct last year, Bescom relocated two electrical transformers…
Chennai: Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have entered into a partnership to develop and commercialise electric three-wheelers, targeting India’s fast-growing last-mile mobility market and potential exports to other emerging economies. The companies said on Monday they had signed a joint development agreement to co-design and manufacture a new generation of battery-powered three-wheelers. The…
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission has repeatedly directed power utilities to minimise provisional billing and ensure timely meter reading and replacement Gurgaon: Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) has initiated a monitoring mechanism to clear a large backlog of average and provisional (AV/PR) billing cases.During a recent review of billing efficiency, the utility recorded 93.5% OK…
Kolkata: The fourth edition of Poila Baisakh Bird Count ended on Sunday with participants, according to preliminary reports, recording 400+ species during the three-day exercise that started on April 17. In 2024 and 2025, the species count stood at 544 and 523, respectively.The 410 initial checklists are also fewer compared to 775 recorded last year,…
Rescuers had to first remove the muck from the pond before beginning search Ghaziabad: A six-year-old boy chasing a kite drowned in a pond inside a cremation ground in Ankur Vihar, with rescuers battling garbage and sludge in the water before his body could be recovered nearly 24 hours later.The child, Aatif of Buddha Nagar…
Bicholim/Keri: The devotees associated with the worship of Lairai return to nature during their fast leading up to the goddess’ annual jatra. The dhonds, in preparation of participation in rituals, partake in entirely vegetarian fare, made of seasonal veggies and traditional dishes.The fast begins on the Hindu new year of Gudi Padwa, and five days…
Times News NetworkLudhiana: In a disturbing case of alleged mob violence and public humiliation, a group of residents and shopkeepers on Noorwala Road reportedly tied a man to an electricity pole, assaulted him and forcibly shaved his head and one eyebrow using an electric trimmer. The incident was videographed and the clip later circulated widely…
Amritsar: The executive committee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Monday moved to refer the controversial mercy petition of Balwant Singh Rajoana back to the Akal Takht, while also hitting out at the central govt over alleged discrimination against Punjab’s water rights.The decisions followed a high-level meeting where SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami…
