Chennai: Launching a scathing attack on the 38-day-old TVK govt, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palanisami said the governor’s address lacked substance. He accused the govt of failing on all fronts, particularly law and order and agrarian welfare. He also ruled out the political entry of his son Mithun.Palanisami told reporters after the governor’s address…
Hyderabad: Rajendranagar police have booked a Tolichowki-based businessman and his 11-year-old son after a video of the latter driving an MG Cyberster convertible luxury electric sports car on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) went viral on social media.On Wednesday, a 24-second video clip of a minor driving an open-top MG Cyberster, while an adult was…
Officials said the action marked the beginning of a wider enforcement campaign that would continue across DLF-1 to 5 Gurgaon: The enforcement wing of the department of town and country planning (DTCP) on Thursday launched a large-scale restoration and enforcement drive against unauthorised constructions and commercial activities operating from residential premises in DLF-3.The operation —…
IIT-Kgp, JU, CU on QS World University Rankings 2027 list Kolkata: IIT Kharagpur, Jadavpur University (JU) and Calcutta University (CU) are the only three higher education institutes from Bengal to feature on the 52-strong nationwide list for the QS World University Rankings 2027. While IIT Kharagpur improved its rank, JU and CU saw a dip…
Union Min Shripad Naik (L) and NIO Goa director, Sunil Kumar Singh (R) Panaji: Union minister of state for power and new and renewable energy, Shripad Naik, on Thursday acknowledged criticism that govt had failed to consult stakeholders before proposing penalties for electricity consumers exceeding sanctioned load limits.Naik said that greater public engagement was necessary…
AMC to replenish Sabarmati for Jal Yatra from June 22Ahmedabad: In preparation for the traditional Jal Yatra on June 29, the AMC will begin replenishing the Sabarmati, starting June 22. Standing committee chairman Kamlesh Patel said, “This ensures adequate water levels for the religious and cultural events preceding the Rath Yatra.” The AMC is planning…
Amritsar: Citing recent altercations involving Sikh pilgrims at religious destinations, including Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand and Manikaran Sahib in Himachal Pradesh, several Sikh organisations have written to authorities in the two states, seeking measures to ensure the safety and security of devotees undertaking the pilgrimages.Neena Singh, a member of Sikh Legal Aid, said the organisation…
Garbage dumping in Hinjewadi Pune: The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) is in the process of commissioning a solid waste disposal unit at the Hinjewadi IT Park capable of processing 10 tonnes of waste per day and producing 150–200 kg of bio-compressed natural gas (bio-CNG).“Setting up a solid waste processing unit is typically undertaken by…
Guwahati: The NDA in Assam has named BJP MLA and medical professional Habbey Teron as its nominee for deputy speaker of the state assembly, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said.Teron, who represents the Amri (ST) Hills constituency in West Karbi Anglong district, is the first MLA elected from the newly-created assembly segment.“A medical professional by training…
Lucknow: A 75-year-old visually impaired woman was killed and her son injured after a long-simmering feud between two neighbouring families turned violent in Banthra on Wednesday night.The deceased, Siyavati Rawat, suffered a fatal head injury during the clash in Mawai Padiyana village around 9.10 pm. She was rushed to hospital but succumbed to her injuries…
