Chennai: Income tax (I-T) department has informed Madras high court that a suo motu verification of all election affidavits filed by candidates will commence once election results are announced as per the SOP.“The investigation directorate is accorded 150 days from the date of initiation to complete the entire verification,” said senior standing counsel for the…
Palanpur: Two of the three workers who suffered severe burns in a fire triggered by a blast at an industrial unit near Palanpur succumbed to their injuries at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital on Friday.The incident occurred at a unit near Kanodar village in a unit extracting oil from castor.The deceased were identified as Vivek Ramdas (24)…
CHENNAI: Turnout is normally higher in rural areas, but this time urban voters have narrowed the gap.According to Election Commission data at 9pm, barring a few constituencies in Chennai district, more than 35 seats across 50 urban centres recorded an increase in absolute voter numbers, ranging from 800 to 48,000, over 2021. In the 2021…
An alleged retail theft network worth millions has been broken up in Australia, with police confirming that an Indian national on an expired visa is among 31 people arrested.Victoria police say the group is accused of stealing up to $10 million worth of goods from supermarkets across the state in a highly organised operation. The…
UDF leads in Kerala with 59 seats, majority mark at 71 In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 59 constituencies, placing it 12 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of…
NTET 2026 admit card released by NTA NTANTET 2026 admit card: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit card for the National Teachers Eligibility Test (NTET) 2026. Candidates who have registered for the exam can now download their hall tickets from the official website at exams.nta.nic.in/ntet. NTET 2026: Exam date and mode According…
PUNE: Three young men drowning in the backwaters of a dam while attempting to click a selfie led to death on Friday in Maval tehsil of Pune district The incident occurred around 3 pm at Jadhavwadi dam near Navalakh Umbre village.The victims, all residents of Bhosari, were identified as Ajay Garude, Santosh Edke and Aniket…
An Indian-origin doctor has shared her experience of obtaining a driving licence in the UK, describing the process as significantly more rigorous compared to India.Sunita Sayammagaru wrote in a post on X that while obtaining a driving licence in India felt relatively easy, the UK system required a much higher level of skill and awareness.She…
In today’s interconnected world, the synergy between Venus and the Moon highlights the importance of teamwork and collaboration. This celestial alignment nurtures romance, inviting people to connect on deeper levels. However, it’s essential to establish clear boundaries. Spend quality time with your partner, and if you’re looking for love, be open and genuine in your…
Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated that “Atmanirbhar is not just a slogan, it is indeed a force multiplier”, highlighting the role of indigenous defence systems and coordinated multi-agency operations during the conflict.Addressing a press conference marking the first anniversary of the operation, Ghai said more than 65 per cent of…
