NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday came out in support of protesting factory workers in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida, terming the demonstration the “final cry” of the country’s workers.In a social media post on X, Rahul said that workers demanding ₹20,000 is not greed but “their right.”“What happened on the streets of Noida yesterday…
Director Vignesh Shivan voiced deep empathy for filmmaker H. Vinoth following the ‘Jana Nayagan’ leak, calling it a director’s worst nightmare. He also discussed the mixed reception of his film ‘Love Insurance Kompany,’ praising lead actor Pradeep Ranganathan’s incredible dedication during a challenging underwater shoot. At the Thanksgiving meet in Chennai for the film ‘Love…
Star Air is currently operating on Adampur and Nanded routes Ghaziabad: After massive reduction of flight services, Star Air will operate flight services to Mundra in Gujarat.Star Air — which reduced flight services from 21 to 12 and now eight — is currently operating on Adampur (Punjab) and Nanded (Maharashtra) routes. By the end of…
Lucknow: Improper use of a car’s air-conditioning system during peak summer can reduce cooling, lower fuel efficiency and increase engine load, say experts, advising motorists to follow conducive practices.A common mistake is switching on AC immediately after entering the car. Experts recommend rolling down windows for a few minutes to release heated air trapped in…
Bengaluru: State govt has filed a review petition before Karnataka high court over its April 15 order which said evaluation of the SSLC exam for third language should be done as per existing rules, i.e., with marks, and not under a grading system.The review petition is likely to come up for hearing on Tuesday.State govt…
MUMBAI: A team from the Nashik Crime Branch reached Mumbra on Friday in search of the absconding female employee, an accused in the TCS harassment and alleged religious conversion case registered in Nashik. According to police sources, her husband is currently being questioned by the Nashik police. An officer said that she has been living…
Hyderabad: Telangana high court has directed minister Laxman Kumar Adluri to approach the trial courts concerned for a no objection certificate (NOC) to obtain a passport. Laxman Kumar holds SC development & tribal welfare ministries, among other portfolios.Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka passed the directions recently while hearing Laxman Kumar, whose passport application was rejected by the…
Pune: The Loni Kand police on Friday afternoon rescued a 12-year-old boy who was engaged in construction work for a toilet and washroom at a Zilla Parishad (ZP) school in Wadegaon, Shirur taluka.Police constable Rohit Mane from Loni Kand police station filed a complaint against the contractor. A case has been registered under the Juvenile…
Chennai: Applications for admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for 2026-27 will begin on Monday and education department has instructed schools to open the online application window.Parents can apply online at rte.tnschools.gov.in between April 20 and May 18. Parents unable to apply online may visit the respective schools or education offices, where internet,…
Volunteers are stepping in to support affected families Lucknow: In the aftermath of the devastating Vikas Nagar fire, urban planners and architects have called for a fundamental rethink of how informal settlements and temporary housing clusters are developed and rehabilitated in the city.Pointing out that such shanty clusters often emerge around large construction projects and…
