21 face FIR, suspension for skipping Census duty in Panchkula Panchkula: Cracking down on dereliction of duty, the Panchkula administration has initiated action against 21 employees for allegedly skipping Census work, with FIRs and suspension proceedings set in motion.At a review meeting held at the Mini Secretariat, Deputy Commissioner Satpal Sharma made it clear that…
MUMBAI: Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company, which emerged as a key backer of the Adani Group following the Hindenburg-induced market turmoil in 2023, is deepening its partnership with the conglomerate through an $11.5 billion integrated aluminium project in Odisha.The partners have formed an equal joint venture to build a sprawling aluminium complex comprising a four-million-tonne…
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has once again found himself trending online—this time not for his performance on the field, but for ‘liking’ a German vlogger LizLaz’s Instagram post. While the internet oscillated between memes and mild criticism, it was his ex-girlfriend, Brazilian model-actor Izabelle Leite, who offered a rare reaction.An Instagram page recently shared a…
Families of Air India flight AI171 victims gathered a year after the crash, still seeking answers about the tragedy AHMEDABAD: Exactly a year after the ill-fated Air India flight AI171 crashed moments after take-off in Ahmedabad, killing 260 people, families of the victims gathered in the city on Friday to remember those they lost, daughters,…
The accused and the seized drugs Silchar: Cachar police have seized heroin valued at over Rs 1.5 crore in the international market and arrested two suspected peddlers.Acting on a tip-off, a team set up a checkpoint on NH-6 (Badarpur-Shillong) in the Kalaincherra area, intercepted a vehicle and searched it.Cachar ASP (crime) Rajat Kumar Pal said…
Chennai: Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday flayed BJP, saying that there were multiple examples of dynastic politics in BJP and they have no reason to criticise DMK.Kejriwal was in Chennai to campaign for DMK. He campaigned with chief minister M K Stalin and participated in a roadshow.Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Kejriwal said…
Varanasi: In a major boost to maternal and newborn healthcare services, Varanasi has received a significant gift. South city MLA and former minister Neelkanth Tiwari on Sunday laid the foundation stone of Varanasi’s first MSNCU (Maternal Sick Newborn Care Unit) building at the Govt District Women’s Hospital in Kabirchaura. This state-of-the-art health unit, to be…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has introduced a quick response (QR) code-based verification system to regulate the access of persons to the counting halls on May 4, the day of the election results.“To eliminate the possibility of any unauthorised persons from entering counting centres, the Election Commission of India has introduced a QR code–based photo…
Hisar: Unidentified miscreants allegedly vandalised a statue of Dr B R Ambedkar at a park in Govt Girls Senior Secondary School complex in Ratia town of Fatehabad district on Saturday night.Fatehabad SP spokesperson said a case has been registered against unknown persons under section 196 (promoting enmity) of BNS.Locals alleged spectacles of Ambedakr’s statue were…
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, left, and Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha stand for the coin toss of the Asia Cup cricket final (AP Photo) Salman Ali Agha has reopened the debate around the Asia Cup 2025 handshake controversy, revisiting an incident that drew widespread attention during last year’s tournament. The episode occurred when India captain Suryakumar…
