Bengaluru: Karnataka State Election Commission (SEC) said it has not sought any extension or postponement of elections to five city corporations under Greater Bengaluru Authority despite a request from state govt to defer the timeline.As per a Supreme Court directive, the election process must be completed by June 30. SEC said it has already completed…
Trinamool Congress MP Yusuf Pathan voted with his family in Vadodara for Gujarat local body elections VADODARA: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Yusuf Pathan on Sunday said the BJP is unlikely to be removed from power in Gujarat for the next 40–50 years, underlining the party’s sustained public support in the state.Speaking to mediapersons after voting…
Ram Charan’s highly anticipated film ‘Peddi’, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, has been officially postponed to June 2026 as the makers prioritise post-production quality. The team shared a special note stating, “We want to give our audience nothing but the best.” The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu and Divyendu Sharma, with…
Schools and colleges in several parts of India are expected to remain closed tomorrow, April 14, 2026, on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti. The day is observed every year to mark the birth anniversary of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. Schools likely to remain closed in several states Government and private schools in states such as Uttar…
Dimapur: A Nagaland University-led international study is exploring the use of ‘biochar’ as a practical and affordable solution to address water scarcity and soil degradation in the hilly regions of Nagaland.Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced by heating crop residues and organic biomass in low-oxygen conditions.The findings highlight how converting agricultural waste into biochar can…
Ahmedabad: The high court has denied regular bail to Asaram’s son Narayan Sai by suspending his life sentence in connection with a rape case and slammed him for his delay tactics in hearing of his appeal against conviction.Sai was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2019 by a Surat sessions court on a rape complaint filed…
Teen stabbed in Delhi’s Sultanpuri (Image used for representational purpose only) DELHI: A dispute over minor issues allegedly turned violent in outer Delhi’s Sultanpuri area after an 18-year-old boy was stabbed by three juveniles, police said on Monday. Police received a PCR call on Sunday informing them that a youth with a stab injury had…
Mumbai: Six months after actual work began on the much-hyped Radio Club jetty near Gateway of India in Colaba, the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) has terminated the around Rs 196 crore contract over delays and failure to adhere to timelines. MMB officials said new tenders will be floated and a contractor will be appointed soon….
Chandigarh: The UT education dept has proposed that summer vacation in govt and government-aided schools across the Union Territory will be observed from May 23 to June 30, as per minutes of a departmental committee meeting.The schedule, finalised after meetings held in January and March, sets the summer break at 39 days. However, June 29…
Panaji: Goa State Information Commission (SIC) on Monday directed the managing director of Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) to conduct a thorough inquiry against staff and officers for failing to maintain records and fix responsibility. The direction came after information sought under RTI was denied as the file was reported missing.SIC imposed a penalty of…
