New Delhi: Delhi govt’s amnesty from prosecution for those booked and arrested in connection with the recent protests is in line with Centre’s promise to CJP.But it carries an important caveat, citing Supreme Court’s recent directions.Earlier this week, the apex court restrained states, including Delhi, from taking any coercive action against protesters in the recent…
We inherited a system that was riddled with corruption, says minister R Nirmal Kumar Tamil Nadu minister for energy resources and law R Nirmal Kumar has emerged as the TVK govt’s defender-in-chief. In an interview with TOI’s Shanmughasundaram J, the minister says the TVK-led coalition is preparing a common minimum programme, and TVK will contest…
Gujarat has 88,119 primary cooperative societies, second only to Maharashtra’s 227,177 Gandhinagar: Gujarat accounts for more than a tenth of India’s primary cooperative societies, making it the state with the second-highest number of such institutions after neighbouring Maharashtra. However, official data tabled in Parliament shows that nearly one in four of the state’s functional cooperative…
New uniform for female squad Kolkata: The city police has unveiled a new look for its all-women scooter patrol team, Durga Suraksha Vahini. Formerly known as Winners, the unit is transitioning from the standard all-white police attire to a custom-designed uniform and specialised safety helmets so they can easily be identified by women in distress.Under…
Pune: Two men were arrested on Wednesday on the charge of stalking and touching two minor sisters improperly for the last eight days. The incident happened in Daund taluka.The duo has been arrested under the relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The girls’ father has lodged a complaint with…
Panaji: The unhygienic condition of the Mapusa fish market came to light again during a joint inspection on Wednesday, following repeated complaints from the consumer rights group Goacan.The visit reviewed structural shortcomings and poor waste management linked to the market’s original design by the Goa State Urban Development Agency (GSUDA). m The inspection was led…
NEW DELHI: How much is the estimated drop in fuel efficiency when E20 fuel is used in non-E20-compliant vehicles? While govt rejected claims on social media of substantial loss in mileage due to E20 petrol, transport and petroleum ministries have given slightly different figures.Road transport ministry, citing a study by Automotive Research Association of India…
Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on a career that spanned nearly two decades. The veteran batter shared an emotional video on Instagram to announce his decision and soon received heartfelt tributes from across the cricketing world,…
‘I’m Game’ trailer: Dulquer Salmaan returns in a gritty action avatar; Jr NTR says, ‘Hope this bet pays off!’ The makers of ‘I’m Game’ have dropped the official trailer for the much-awaited Malayalam action thriller. The film marks Dulquer Salmaan’s return to Mollywood after a gap. Directed by ‘RDX’ fame Nahas Hidhayath, the film promises…
Why is DeenTheGreat reportedly facing up to 15 years in prison? Streamer’s lawyer makes fresh claim (Image via Getty) DeenTheGreat, whose real name is Nurideen Shabazz, is facing a second-degree felony robbery charge and a misdemeanor battery charge after an alleged incident on a yacht in Miami on May 27. If he is convicted of…
