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713 papers rejected, opposition protests erupt

Chandigarh/Bathinda: The rejection of 713 nomination papers for Punjab’s urban civic body elections triggered protests by Congress, BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in several districts on Tuesday, with opposition parties alleging political interference by the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).However, AAP MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, who is spearheading the party campaign in Barnala,…

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Fearing dip in passenger count, public transport operators resist fare hike | Guwahati News

Guwahati: Public transport operators in the city have said they are unwilling to raise transportation fares despite another immediate surge in fuel prices, fearing it could drive away passengers struggling with rising living costs.State transport minister Charan Boro, while speaking to the media on Tuesday, said, “We urge the public to reduce the use of…

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Cop of 2015 batch suspended after viral video alleging extortion by IPS officers | Lucknow News

Lucknow: A 2015-batch constable posted in the Reserve Police Lines in Lucknow has been suspended after he uploaded a viral Facebook video accusing senior IPS officers and police officials of running an alleged extortion racket linked to duty postings and deployment assignments.The suspension came shortly after additional director general (Law and Order) Amitabh Yash issued…

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Waterlogging, garbage trouble residents ahead of monsoon

Garbage pile seen in Pratap Nagar area Tuesday Jaipur: Despite the Jaipur Municipal Corporation’s pre-monsoon claims of improving drainage and sanitation systems, residents in parts of Malviya Nagar and Pratap Nagar continue to struggle with basic civic problems.In Malviya Nagar’s Ward 75, Sarvanand Marg, a newly constructed road is witnessing flooding even after light rainfall,…

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Standards for fuel blends up to E30 notified

NEW DELHI: Govt has notified a new standard for higher ethanol-petrol blends — E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuels — paving the way for blending of ethanol in petrol beyond the current 20% level. The govt push to increase ethanol blending comes amid reports of availability of surplus ethanol and to reduce crude imports due…

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What happened between Adin Ross and Anthony Fantano after Drake mentioned the streamer in Iceman lyrics?

What happened between Adin Ross and Anthony Fantano after Drake mentioned the streamer in Iceman lyrics? (Image via Getty) Drake’s new album Iceman has already created big reactions online, but one moment from the project has now started a public fight between streamer Adin Ross and music critic Anthony Fantano. The issue began after Fantano…

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Three-day transport strike may disrupt supply of vegetables, essentials in Delhi-NCR | Delhi News

New Delhi: Goods transporters are preparing for a three-day symbolic ‘Chakka Jam’ in Delhi-NCR from May 21 to 23 following a call by the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) to protest rising operational restrictions, environmental levies and financial burdens on commercial vehicles.The strike is likely to disrupt the supply of goods, including essential commodities…

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