The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches on Friday against Kolkata-based Merlin Group and linked entities as part of an ongoing money laundering probe. KOLKATA: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out searches in connection with its ongoing money laundering probe into Kolkata-based real estate firm Merlin Group and its linked entities, officials said to…
Ramiz Raja, Shaheen Afridi and David Warner during the mascot fight. (Video grab) Social media erupted with criticism after the Pakistan Super League staged a dramatic pre-match act during the clash between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars. Even before the first ball was bowled, a scripted mascot scuffle at the toss grabbed attention, leaving players,…
Hyderabad: Irrigation minister Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday said the Telangana govt would approach the Karnataka govt for emergency releases of Krishna water if deficient rainfall continues and the drinking water situation worsens in the coming months. Citing the impact of El Niño on the monsoon, the minister said drinking water would receive priority over…
Hyderabad: Global chemicals biggie BASF plans to set up its global service hub and a global digital hub in Hyderabad in the current quarter of 2026, marking a major investment in the city’s growing global capability centre (GCC) ecosystem.The two hubs will operate as separate legal entities — BASF Global Business Services Private Limited and…
Hyderabad: At a time when many govt schools in Telangana are staring at closure due to dwindling enrolment, a community-led initiative in Ranga Reddy district has helped significantly boost admissions at the Zilla Parishad High School (ZPHS) in Kollapadakal village, with nearly 100 students joining during the ongoing admission season.The turnaround has been driven by…
Ahmedabad: A woman from eastern Ahmedabad approached the Abhayam 181 helpline after her estranged boyfriend allegedly threatened to make their private pictures public if she ended their relationship.“The woman told us that she works with a city-based company. She came in contact with the man three years ago, He was working on contract with the…
A madrasa was sealed and its electricity connection cut in Khoda on Tuesday More than a thousand cops will be deployed across Khoda colony for Friday prayers People staged a protest against the murder of a minor boy in the Khoda area on May 30 A madrasa was sealed and its electricity connection cut in…
New Delhi: In a move aimed at reducing winter air pollution through advance planning rather than emergency interventions, Delhi govt Friday notified a Proactive Winter Air Quality Management Framework, outlining a series of measures that could be implemented annually between Nov 1 and Feb 28.The framework, announced by chief minister Rekha Gupta, seeks to give…
Kolkata: Holoflex Ltd, a city-based manufacturer of holograms and allied products for brand protection and security, is planning to diversify its production to manufacture reflective films used in vehicle registration plates and highway signages. The company, which has manufacturing units at Panchla in Howrah and Sector V in Salt Lake, will invest around Rs 100…
Ranchi: Booth Level Officers (BLO’s) cross check voter list ahead of Special Intensive Revision (SIR), in Ranchi, Jharkhand, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI05_23_2026_000307B) Ludhiana: Election officials and booth-level officers (BLOs) underwent rigorous training at the District Administrative Complex ahead of the Special Intensive Revision starting June 25.The session focused on utilizing the Election…
