JDA issuing pattas of unapproved colonies through its Urban Service Camps Jaipur: Even as the state govt publicly voices concern over rising encroachments and unauthorised colonies, its decision to regularise such settlements through Urban Service Camps has drawn criticism from town planners and municipal officials, who say the policy rewards violations and weakens enforcement.Officials argue…
NEW DELHI: A passport is primarily a travel document and should not be treated as proof of citizenship, a senior external affairs ministry official said Wednesday at an event to highlight the expansion of passport services across the country on 14th Passport Seva Divas.The passport attests the nationality of Indians when they are abroad but…
Wounded soldiers, families accuse army, Pete Hegseth of downplaying war injuries Questions are growing over how the US military has described injuries suffered by American troops after an Iran-linked drone strike, with wounded soldiers and their families accusing the army of minimising the severity of what happened.The issue has also brought fresh attention to comments…
Vindu Dara Singh says father Dara Singh warned him against interfaith marriage with Farah Naaz (Image credits: Instagram) Vindu Dara Singh has opened up about his former marriage to actor and Tabu’s sister, Farah Naaz, admitting that his father, wrestling legend Dara Singh, had cautioned him about the challenges of an interfaith marriage.Speaking to Kadak,…
There’s a pleasant vibe around you right now, Gemini. This is the sort of day that your mind is in a state of alertness and words are flowing more effortlessly and everyday activities are less tense. The Moon supports your creative fire, and Mercury sharpens your timing. Good combination.You’ll also feel more cheerful than usual….
New Delhi: Recognising the right to life of a minor rape survivor, Delhi High Court on Wednesday allowed a 15-year-old girl to undergo medical termination of pregnancy with over 26 weeks of gestational period, noting that she would suffer grave mental injury if forced to give birth to the child. The court also factored in…
File pic of Kanjurmarg dumping ground Mumbai: The Bombay high court on Wednesday noted that odour levels have reduced in the vicinity of the Kanjurmarg landfill treatment facility, but sought strict compliance from the BMC and the operator of the municipal waste processing centre for violations flagged by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB).A division…
Times News NetworkBengaluru: The govt has directed all gram panchayats to set up special voter assistance centres to help residents with enrolment, corrections and transfers in electoral rolls during the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR).The initiative aims to ensure that no eligible voter is struck off the rolls before elections to zilla, taluk and gram…
Chennai: DMK legal wing member Saranya Natarajan on Wednesday filed a police complaint against higher education minister P Viswanathan for his alleged inappropriate behaviour with school students in Melur near Madurai recently.The incident happened on June 21 when Viswanathan, while participating in International Yoga Day celebrations and anti-drug awareness programme, touched students “inappropriately”, drawing criticism.Saranya…
Hyderabad: Telangana’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will begin from Thursday, with booth-level officers (BLOs) distributing enumeration forms to nearly 3.38 crore electors. Voters will have a month to fill out and return the form, retain the acknowledged copy, and contact the BLO or election officials if they do not receive one.The exercise…
