Thane: A man has allegedly cheated a Thane-based woman of Rs 12.5 lakh by posing as a senior govt official and promising her son’s admission to IIT-Bombay, police said on Wednesday.The accused, who resided in the same housing complex as the woman in the Diva area, posed as an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer and…
Karnataka high court orders menstrual leave for women employees (File Photo) BENGALURU: Karnataka high court Wednesday directed the state govt to ensure strict and faithful implementation of the existing policy of one-day menstrual leave per month for women employees, pending the formal enactment of the proposed legislation pertaining to the policy.The court also observed that…
Thiruparankundram is one of the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan, for devotees For devotees, Thiruparankundram is one of the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan. For politicians, the Thiruparankundram assembly segment has long been a tough battleground, especially for those taking on AIADMK. In the 2026 Assembly election, BJP has sought to go all…
Hyderabad: The death toll in the Abdullapurmet ORR road accident rose to four after two more members of the same family succumbed to injuries late on Tuesday night while undergoing treatment at a private hospital.The accident occurred around 3.30 pm on Tuesday when a Volkswagen Polo, driven by Bengaluru-based software engineer Veda Prakash Reddy, 37,…
Kolkata: CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said central forces approached her car while she was at the Dum Dum airport and she asked them to check it, and questioned why vehicles of Trinamool seniors were being checked while those of the PM’s and HM’s were spared.“At Dum Dum airport, central forces approached my vehicle. I…
Panaji: After several attempts to rejuvenate the St Inez creek, and using up central and international funds, the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) wants to make yet another attempt at breathing life into the city’s key water body. Mayor Rohit Monserrate chaired a meeting with govt departments on Wednesday, where he set a…
Varanasi: Employment fairs organised in Varanasi over the nine-year tenure of Yogi govt have opened new doors of opportunity for youth. Before 2017, youth had to migrate in search of employment, but now national and multinational companies are coming to their district with job offers. Govt’s priority is to give youth employment in their own…
On Wednesday, the deadline for withdrawing nomination forms for the 2026 Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation elections, 22 nomination forms were withdrawn from various wards in the city. BJP candidates were declared elected unopposed to the seats reserved for women in Thaltej and Vasna wards.In the 2021 elections, a candidate from Congress withdrew her nomination for a…
Chandigarh: Sukhna Lake, one of the most iconic destinations that lends Chandigarh its distinct identity, continues to draw residents and visitors alike. Whether it is relatives visiting from other states, friends arriving from abroad, or locals seeking an evening breather or morning walk, the lake remains a top choice on every itinerary.However, frequent visitors say…
Pune: The Pune traffic police have initiated an action against vehicles parked along roadsides and left unattended for a long time. The police have started serving notices to owners of such vehicles or started pasting notices on the parked vehicles if the owner is not known. “If such a vehicle is not removed within 24…
