Chennai: Cut-off marks for MBBS seats in Tamil Nadu rose across most reservation categories in the first round of undergraduate medical counselling in 2026, although students with lower ranks (compared to last year) secured allotments in govt medical colleges this year.The 2026 cut-off for BC candidates in govt medical colleges was 536, against 509 in…
Hyderabad: A 28-year-old interior designer was allegedly beaten to death by a group of nearly 30 youngsters at Manuguru in Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Thursday, after he intervened in a dispute involving one of his workers.The deceased, Simhadri Shiva, a native of Bombay Colony in Manuguru, had returned to his hometown on Wednesday for Raksha…
Gurgaon: A recent incident at PAUL where a customer found a live worm inside a sandwich, and inspections by food regulator FSSAI in different cities, have brought focus on hygiene.But how seriously does govt take it? Gurgaon, for example, has a food safety officer who is also responsible for four other districts — Faridabad, Nuh,…
Customers at a stall selling rakhis in Burrabazar Kolkata: Demand for rakhis has surged by nearly 75% in Kolkata’s wholesale markets following chief minister Suvendu Adhikari’s announcement that Rakhi Bandhan will be celebrated as an official state-wide govt programme, with Tiranga and lotus-themed rakhis emerging as prominent choices. Clubs, businesses, institutions and other organisations are…
A policeman with a sniffer dog looks at the damage in the aftermath of flash floods in Devighat in the Nuwakot district in Nepal, Thursday, Aug 27, 2026. AP/PTI(AP08_27_2026_000110B) Ahmedabad: Gujarat’s Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims stayed away from the Nepal-China border this week after delays in permits and visas disrupted several planned trips. Ahmedabad-based tour operator…
he order issued by Kanwal Preet Brar, Commissioner, Food and Drugs Administration, Punjab, comes into immediate effect and will remain in force for one year from the date of its issuance, unless earlier rescinded, modified or extended in accordance with law Chandigarh: The Punjab govt has imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture, processing, preparation,…
Poor roads lead to a worse traffic situation in Hinjewadi Pune: Supriya Sule, a Member of Parliament from NCP (SP), urged the state govt to resolve infrastructure woes in Hinjewadi IT Park citing fear of industries’ relocation due to the hardships faced by employees.Various citizen groups in the IT Park have announced a protest on…
Shillong: Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma on Thursday released the first instalment of the Umbrella post-matric scholarship for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students for the 2025-26 academic year at a programme held at Shillong College.A total of 96,812 applications from ST students across the state were verified for the current academic year, with the estimated expenditure…
Lucknow: Electricity consumers across Uttar Pradesh will receive another reduction in their power bills, with the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) announcing a 7.93% negative fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge (FPPAS) for Sept. This marks the third consecutive month of relief and the second largest monthly benefit extended to consumers since the monthly…
Shri Rajput Karni Sena president Mahipal Singh Makrana addressing media on Thursday Shri Rajput Karni Sena president Mahipal Singh Makrana addressing media on Thursday Shri Rajput Karni Sena president Mahipal Singh Makrana addressing media on Thursday Shri Rajput Karni Sena president Mahipal Singh Makrana addressing media on Thursday Shri Rajput Karni Sena president Mahipal Singh…
