CHENNAI: The VCK has delayed its decision on backing actor Vijay’s TVK to form the government, with party chief Thol Thirumavalavan yet to spell out his stand despite mounting political uncertainty. Meanwhile, VCK general secretary D Ravikumar denied reports that the party had been demanding cabinet berths, calling them “contrary to truth.” While Thiruma had…
The CBSE Class 12th results this year felt like an emotional rollercoaster for lakhs of students across the country. The wait seemed endless at first. Then, on May 13, when the results were finally declared, emotions spilled over in every possible form. Some students refreshed websites with trembling hands. Some avoided looking at their marksheets…
candle march for pandav kumar Screenshot candle march for pandav kumar Screenshot candle march for pandav kumar Screenshot candle march for pandav kumar Screenshot candle march for pandav kumar Screenshot New Delhi: The family of Pandav Kumar, the 21-year-old delivery executive who died after he was shot allegedly by a head constable of Delhi Police’s…
NEW DELHI: Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday questioned how much had been done to address Delhi’s air pollution problem through the Environment Compensation Cess (ECC) collected from vehicles. He also pointed out that collection of municipal toll and ECC at Delhi’s borders by stopping vehicles on National Highways (NHs) defeats the aim of…
NEW DELHI: The West Asia conflict is pushing govt to look at a faster transition towards renewable energy, including the possibility of increasing ethanol blending in petrol from 20-25%, although in a calibrated manner. This will come along with increased refining capacity within the country, so that there is a buffer in the system and…
As mango season begins, restaurants, cafés and even roadside stalls across Bengaluru are refreshing their menus to celebrate the king of fruits. From spicy, tangy raw mango slivers to thick shakes brimming with juicy, sweet chunks, the city is turning into a haven for mango lovers. From fruit to full mealA versatile ingredient, mango is…
City Kotwali police station constable Razzak Mohammad Bhilwara: The Anti-Corruption Bureau team of Bhilwara arrested a constable posted at the City Kotwali police station while accepting a bribe of Rs 6,000 Tuesday. The accused had demanded money in exchange of quick action in an old case.Deputy SP of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Parasmal, said that on…
Guwahati: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership has brought Assam “from the periphery to the centre,” driving reforms and expanding opportunity over the last 12 years.In a letter congratulating Modi on becoming the longest-serving PM, Sarma wrote, “For decades, generations in Assam lived with a quiet sense of distance. Proud…
Hyderabad: BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Monday dubbed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a “part-time politician” and urged BJP workers to lay the groundwork for a BJP “double-engine” govt in Telangana in 2028, saying the party’s booth-level cadre would determine the outcome of the next assembly election.Addressing a booth presidents’ convention in Warangal, he said…
Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will expedite a series of infrastructure and civic development projects across the city, including widening Bandha Road on Sitapur Road, expanding sports facilities in Aliganj, and developing drainage and community infrastructure in Janakipuram.On Tuesday, LDA vice-chairperson (VC) Prathamesh Kumar reviewed the projects’ progress and directed officials to expedite the…
