Sangrur: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday criticised the BJP-led Centre over repeated Enforcement Directorate (ED) action against AAP leaders and said Punjab would never surrender to what he described as “politics of intimidation and vendetta” through central agencies. Addressing a press conference in Sangrur, Mann said ED had conducted searches at the residence…
Surat: Ravi Raj Desai won the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) vice-president election for 2026–27 by securing 1,887 votes, defeating his rival Nitin Bharucha, who polled 599 votes and lost his deposit.The polling was held at Platinum Hall in Sarsana from 9am to 5pm. However, voter participation remained low, with only around…
Kolkata: In a sweeping mandate on World Environment Day, the state govt announced a strict, statewide enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics, permitting only plastic bags with a thickness of 120 microns or more.Municipal and urban development minister Agnimitra Paul on Friday directed officials to stringently implement the national regulation across all urban local…
Hyderabad: Hyderabad is accelerating toward a cleaner public transport future, with the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) launching 60 new electric buses from the Kukatpally depot as part of its Green Challenge initiative. The move marks another significant push by the state govt to reduce urban pollution and strengthen sustainable mobility across the city.Speaking…
Lucknow: Recalling his wife Aparna Kumar’s remarkable Everest journey 10 years after her historic climb, senior IAS officer Sanjay Kumar told TOI that her success was a triumph of resilience, faith and extraordinary mental strength over repeated setbacks.“Aparna cracked the UPSC in her first attempt, but Everest tested every aspect of her endurance and spirit,”…
Gurgaon: Police on Wednesday exhumed the body of an infant, buried three months ago in Nuh, to investigate murder allegations made by the child’s paternal grandfather against the mother and her family.According to police, Akhtar, a resident of Jaitaka village, married his daughter Afsana to Sahil of Sokh village in 2023. Sahil died in a…
Kolkata: In a notification issued by the state’s labour department on Tuesday, a new 100-point roster for govt jobs has been announced. At the same time, the notification mentions 7% OBC reservation.This new guideline mentions reservation of SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ex-Servicemen and persons with disabilities. According to administrative sources, the new roster has been…
Candace Owens has questioned claims that Charlie Kirk chose wife Erika Kirk as his successor at Turning Point USA before his assassination. Owens cast doubt on the authenticity of an audio recording allegedly captured during a private Aspen donor retreat and demanded the release of full video footage. TPUSA has refused, citing donor privacy concerns,…
Trigger warning: This article mentions death, reader discretion is advised.Marjane Satrapi, best known for her films such as ‘The Gang of the Jotas’ and ‘Dear Paris,’ as well as for her book, such as the ‘Persepolis’ series, has passed away. The novelist and film director was 56 at the time of her passing. Marjane Satrapi…
Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau has widened its probe into arrested deputy superintendent of police Bheem Reddy after investigators reportedly uncovered chat conversations indicating his possible involvement in an unofficial finance business, in addition to the disproportionate assets case against him.During the examination of his mobile phone and chat records, officials found conversations suggesting that money…
