The protesters were demanding that part-time rates for sweeping and mopping services, which currently range between Rs 2,500 and Rs 3,500, be raised to Rs 4,000-5,000 Noida: A day after violent protests by industrial workers demanding higher minimum wages rocked Noida, a group of domestic helpers gathered near a housing society in Sector 121 on…
Ludhiana: A 31-year-old undertrial lodged in Ludhiana Central Jail on Tajpur Road died under mysterious circumstances, triggering allegations of custodial torture by his family. However, jail authorities maintained that the death was natural and caused by medical complications. A judicial enquiry has been initiated into the incident.The deceased, Jatinder, a resident of Basti Jodhewal, was…
Rishabh Pant made a confident call at the toss, choosing to bowl first as Lucknow Super Giants look to embrace a fearless approach against one of the in-form sides this season. Explaining the decision, Pant admitted that facing a strong opposition brings a different mindset. “Coming here, we want them to set a total for…
HSSC constable recruitment 2026: Haryana Staff Selection Commission has released the Haryana Police admit card and shortlisted candidates list for the recruitment of Constable posts under Advt No 01/2026. The admit card includes candidate name, roll number, exam date, reporting time and venue details for the Physical Standard Test and Physical Measurement Test.Candidates appearing for…
Dhubri: Development of Jhagrarpar Beel (wetland) has remained a bone of contention for nearly 28,000 people living on the outskirts of Dhubri town, opposite Dhubri Medical College and Hospital, for years.The wetland sits in a corridor that is rapidly turning urban under the Dhubri-Gauripur Development Authority, positioned between Dhubri and Gauripur towns. Along the 2.5-km…
Amol Rajan, the Indian-born BBC presenter, has said he is considering moving his family to India, citing “big, big problems” in England and concerns about the country’s future.Speaking on Gyles Brandreth’s Rosebud podcast, Rajan said he is “very worried” about the direction of the UK and is reassessing whether it will remain the right place…
Tamil Nadu election poll: PIL in HC flags ‘discrepancies’ in Udhayanidhi’s assets CHENNAI: A resident of Chepauk-Triplicane Assembly constituency has moved Madras high court seeking a probe by the income tax department and Union ministry of corporate affairs into the alleged material discrepancies in the assets declared by Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin….
Pune: The Airport police arrested two men, Pritam Praful Kulkarni (37) of Wadgaon Sheri and Ubed Ansar Khan (27) of Hadapsar from a spot on the Kharadi bypass on April 8 and recovered mephedrone drugs and an SUV totally worth Rs 26.72 lakhs.Police said Kulkarni is unemployed, while Khan is a private driver.Deputy commissioner of…
Director R.J. Balaji revealed that A.R. Rahman exited Suriya’s ‘Karuppu’ due to personal reasons, leading to Sai Abhyankkar stepping in as composer. Balaji expressed confidence in Abhyankkar’s fresh musical style, comparing his potential to industry legends. The film promises a family entertainer with action, emotion, and a strong social message. Director R. J. Balaji has…
Kolkata: The alumni association of Naktala High School, actor Rahul Banerjee’s alma mater, held a memorial service for him and issued a charter of demands, seeking answers from the “competent authorities” and the production house, for which he was shooting when he reportedly drowned in Talsari.Soumen Bhattacharya, secretary of the association, told TOI they did…
