Crackdown to begin against pigeon racing around Ahmedabad airport The repercussions of the June 12, 2025, Air India flight crash continue to be felt in the city, with authorities recently cracking down on pigeon racing in Asarwa, years after the action was first considered in 2022.In an Airport Environment Committee meeting held as far back…
K Ponmudi had filed a petition seeking exemption from personal appearance on medical grounds. CHENNAI: A city magistrate has recalled a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against DMK leader and former minister K Ponmudi in a hate speech case after he appeared before the court.Ponmudi appeared before the III Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town, on Friday…
Margao:The Kunbi Handloom Crafts Village being developed in Sanguem is in the final stages of completion, with almost 90% of the work done. However, a significant cost overrun and paucity of funds have cast a shadow over its timely delivery.The project, situated near the picturesque Selaulim dam, is being implemented by the Goa Handicrafts, Rural…
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu govt has amended theatre regulation rules to permit five shows a day in all cinemas across the state for newly released Tamil films on the first seven days.The order was issued by chief minister C Joseph Vijay following representations made by members of the film industry during a meeting held on…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Romi Bhinder (X Photo) NEW DELHI: In a firm reminder of its zero-tolerance stance on anti-corruption protocols, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has fined Rajasthan Royals team manager Romi Bhinder Rs 1 lakh for breaching match-day regulations during an Indian Premier League fixture.The incident occurred during Rajasthan Royals’…
PM Modi says strong action taken in NEET paper leak case, urges states to work with Centre NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that strong action was taken against those involved in the NEET paper leaks so that no one plays with the future of the youth, and said states should join…
Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh is experiencing a surge in dog and monkey bites. SAMBHAL: A sharp rise in dog and monkey bite cases has been reported in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district amid soaring temperatures and worsening heatwave conditions, with officials linking the increase to aggressive behaviour among stray animals. According to District Combined Hospital…
Varanasi: The Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, has improved its global standing by 56 places in the QS World University Rankings 2027. The institute has secured a rank of 510, a significant improvement from its earlier rank of 566 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.At the national level, IIT (BHU) strengthened its position…
Sonam Wangchuk and Mehbooba Mufti (R) NEW DELHI: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday criticised PM Narendra Modi-led Centre over its silence to educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk‘s prolonged hunger strike. Former J&K CM accused the government of having a “colonial mindset” for not engaging with him.Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike…
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at an interaction with ‘Gen Z’ in Mumbai NEW DELHI: Calling Gen Z and Gen Alpha more “honest” than adults RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday rejected attempts to brand protesting youngsters “anti-national,” and said they have “an honest feeling of patriotism.” He described protest as a legitimate form of democratic…
