TNN Ludhiana: Samrala police on Wednesday claimed to have solved an extortion case with the arrest of five members of a gang which allegedly demanded Rs 50 lakh from a village sarpanch.DSP (Samrala) Pritpal Singh said that on April 18, Baljit Singh, a resident of Manjali Kalan village in Samrala, received a threat call on…
Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) on Thursday released its vision document, promising laws against “forced religious conversions” and to ensure justice in sacrilege cases, along with organisational reforms such as “one family, one ticket”.The 24-page document, titled Akali Ailannama, was released by party chief Giani Harpreet Singh, who said it was prepared in line…
Pune: The 13.3km “Missing Link” section of Pune-Mumbai expressway would be inaugurated by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on May 1 (Maharashtra Day), MSRDC officials told TOI on Thursday. For the first six months, only cars and buses will be allowed on the stretch. Once operational, it is expected to trim travel time between the two…
Surat: A three-year-old girl abducted from beneath a bridge in Kapodra on the night of April 20 was rescued safely from Madhya Pradesh, though the kidnapper managed to flee after abandoning the child.Surat crime branch traced the accused using technical surveillance and CCTV footage that showed him boarding a train bound for Madhya Pradesh. Acting…
Churachandpur: District magistrate Dharun Kumar S has issued fresh orders regulating the sale and distribution of petrol and diesel in Churachandpur district, citing reports of black-marketing and uneven supply.The order, issued on Wednesday under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, came into force with immediate effect and will remain in place until further…
Lucknow: UP govt on Thursday announced relaxed quality norms for wheat procurement in the rabi marketing season 2026-27.A state govt spokesperson said that the decision aims to prevent distress sales and ensure that farmers are not forced to sell their produce at reduced prices due to weather-related damage.Under the revised norms, the permissible limit for…
Rajkot: The Rajkot district administration has finalized preparations for the elections to the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC), Gondal municipality, taluka panchayats and the district panchayat. Voting will be on April 26.Arrangements cover voter rolls, candidate details, deployment of polling staff and infrastructure to ensure a smooth and accessible election process. In the Rajkot Municipal Corporation,…
Jaipur: Former Rajasthan Ranji Trophy stalwart Vineet Saxena has been appointed as head coach of Under-19 elite boys camp conducted by BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bangalore.The four-week long camp will be held at Pondicherry from May 11 to June 6. His previous BCCI assignment was as batting coach of India A for the T20 World…
NEW DELHI: In a significant statement, apparently in conflict with the judgment that quashed the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple’s custom of barring entry of women in the 10-50 age group, the Supreme Court on Thursday prima facie agreed that devotees’ right to decide the mode and manner of worshipping God was non-justiciable.SC’s remark came following senior…
Over 60 Serie A footballers were named in an Italy prostitution case involving an escort network, with Rs 13.2 crore seized/ © Serie A An ongoing investigation in Milan into an alleged prostitution ring has brought Italian football into focus, with reports stating that more than 60 current and former Serie A players have appeared…
