Santosh Gajanan Bhat (File Photo) BENGALURU: The crowd was larger than usual Thursday inside the special court for elected representatives, located on the seventh floor of the city’s civil court complex on Dr Ambedkar Veedhi. It was anticipated that special judge Santosh Gajanan Bhat would announce the quantum of punishment to Dharwad Rural MLA Vinay…
Why Chennai ballots are crowded with micro parties CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu polls may be billed as a three-cornered contest, but the city’s constituencies are crowded with nearly 30 micro parties; not because they expect to win, but because they are chasing visibility, bargaining power and future relevance.From Perambur to Kolathur and Velachery, ballot lists are…
Hyderabad: With the release of the SEEEPC survey, the state govt now faces a far more complex task than conducting the exercise itself — translating hard data into equitable policy and political action. The findings are expected to reshape both governance and electoral dynamics in the coming years.The survey points to disparities across castes, clearly…
The case assumes significance as it highlights gaps in enforcement even after regulatory and administrative action Gurgaon: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday directed the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to shut down a brick kiln in Rewari within a week after verifying whether it has a valid Consent to Operate (CTO). The…
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…
Officials claimed that three individuals — Rupeesh Roy (Right), Manisha Chauhan, and Aditya Anand (Left) — created several WhatsApp groups via QR codes, each enrolling over 800 members, including workers from major industrial units like Motherson and Richa Industries NOIDA: Gautam Budh Nagar police on Thursday claimed Pakistan link behind the labour unrest in the…
Panaji: The Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences (FABC), led by its president Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, has expressed solidarity with Pope Leo XIV and echoed his urgent appeal for peace. It has appealed to “end ongoing hostilities and halt the spiral of violence that continues to claim innocent lives”. It is appealing to return to…
Varanasi: In a significant development, the UP govt has planned to transform unused spaces under flyovers into useful and attractive facilities. As part of the plan, a modern gaming and vending zone will be developed under the flyover in Tarna area on Airport Road, which will not only provide city residents with new entertainment facilities…
Ahmedabad: Gold demand during Akha Trij is expected to remain subdued this year, with jewellers anticipating significantly lower sales compared to 2025, as high prices and cautious consumer sentiment weigh on purchases. According to trade estimates by India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), gold sales in Ahmedabad touched around 50kg during the festival last year….
Ludhiana: A three-day training programme for enumerators and supervisors at the charge level commenced in the Municipal Corporation Ludhiana on Thursday. The training is being conducted by field trainers, who themselves were trained by master trainers. Across the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation, training is being held at 24 venues like DCM Presidency School and UPSC Jain…
