CHENNAI: Perhaps this one is a waveless election. AIADMK‘s fridge offer did stir up the habitual expectants a bit, but DMK’s 8,000 Illatharasi coupon outdid it. The fledgling TVK’s list of offers took novelty factors out of all manifestos. Maybe the voters know they will get something – in cash or kind – no matter…
Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the Telangana high court’s verdict on the PC Ghose commission has put an end to the misinformation campaign allegedly carried out by Congress leaders and chief minister A Revanth Reddy over the past two and a half years. He said the project has not collapsed, rather the…
Kolkata: As the state heads into Assembly election on April 23 and April 29, religious figures and members of civil society in Kolkata have made an appeal to voters across faiths, communities and linguistic identities to vote and resist attempts to divide.The calls for unity and participation have come at a time when the political…
Chandigarh: The operation cell of Chandigarh Police has arrested three persons allegedly involved in supplying illegal weapons to associates of gangster Lucky Patial of the Bambiha gang. Police seized a total of nine pistols and six live cartridges during the crackdown.Acting on a tip-off, the police arrested Rahul and Monu, both residents of New Indira…
Pune: Representatives of IT Employees’ Forum have asked for regular meetings of affected techies with labour dept officialsto discuss several issues. The proposal was presented by Federation of IT Employees to state labour minister Akash Fundkar in a meeting with MLA Shankar Jagtap. “We have said that the labour department should conduct studies on IT…
Lucknow: To deliberate on multiple issues related to the agriculture sector and promote regional cooperation, the Zonal Conference-2026 will be held in Lucknow on Friday. The day-long conference will be chaired by Union minister of agriculture and farmers’ welfare Shivraj Singh Chauhan.The event will see participation from agriculture ministers and senior officials of Uttar Pradesh,…
NEW DELHI: Doctors serving in the armed forces may soon be allowed to practice across India without needing multiple state registrations, under draft regulations issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC).In a notification issued earlier this month, the NMC has proposed amendments to its 2023 regulations to streamline licensing norms for medical practitioners in the…
Iran mocked US President Donald Trump through an AI-generated video on ‘how Trump agreed to a ceasefire’The Iranian consulate in Hyderabad posted the video on X with the caption, “How was the ceasefire extended? The video is getting viral in Iran.”The 45-second AI clip shows a fictionalised Trump, along with Vice President JD Vance and…
The ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Thursday dismissed reports of a possible hike in petrol and diesel prices, calling them “fake news” and aimed at creating unnecessary panic among citizens.In a post on X, the ministry said, “There are some news reports suggesting a price hike of petrol and diesel. It is hereby…
Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan and south actress Sreeleela are teaming up for an upcoming movie which is directed by Anurag Basu.Anurag Basu’s honest update brings clarity to the production status of the much-awaited Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela film. With only 45 days of shoot done the project needs considerable time before it reaches theatres. Filmmaker…
