New Delhi: As Delhi ramps up preparations for the monsoon, PWD minister Parvesh Verma inspected desilting works in the Moti Nagar assembly constituency and reviewed the progress of drainage and flood-prevention measures across the city.The inspection is part of a wider campaign under which senior officers, chief engineers and field teams are carrying out physical…
Chennai: A day after chief minister C Joseph Vijay mimicked former chief minister M K Stalin’s hand gesture in the assembly, VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan said the conduct was “unbecoming” of the office he holds. CPM and CPI leaders, who are backing the TVK govt, too have criticised Vijay for his gesture and his remark…
Haren Pandya, a former state home minister, was shot dead on March 26, 2006 Ahmedabad: Gujarat High Court has ordered the state govt to take a decision within six months on an application filed by the sharpshooter in the Haren Pandya murder case, Mohammed Asghar Ali. Convicted to a life term, Ali moved the HC…
Kolkata: Visitors to Rabindra Sarobar may have to pay entry fees. The urban development department is discussing the proposal of levying an entry fee to control access to the Lake. At present, there is an entry fee at Banabitan Biodiversity Park in Salt Lake and in the grounds of Victoria Memorial Hall.Sources said the proposal…
Pune: A spell of fairly good rainfall offered a glimmer of hope for Pune’s four key reservoirs on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The relief, however, was largely symbolic, barely making a dent in the low dam levels.Irrigation department officials said the dam catchments needed sustained and heavy rainfall over several days before any meaningful…
Panaji: The project management unit (PMU) of the CARES scheme has been officially named a registered space tutor by the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) until 2029. The team can now organise special space learning activities with Isro’s support for students in Goa which will likely help inspire children to become scientists, engineers, researchers, and…
Surat: A Class IX student was allegedly attacked with a knife by her female classmate at an ashram shala (tribal residential school) following some argument in Tapi district. The accused, a 13-year-old girl, has been detained, and Valod police launched an investigation into the incident.According to police, the incident occurred on Tuesday morning when the…
NEW DELHI: India paddler Manika Batra has warned the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) of legal action if she is not provided with a “factual explanation” for what she alleges to be an arbitrary decision to exclude her from India’s squad for the upcoming Asian Games.The two-time Olympian expressed her intentions on Wednesday, saying…
‘Balan: The Boy’ box office collections day 6: Chidambaram’s film crosses Rs 20 crore worldwide Chidambaram‘s thriller drama ‘Balan: The Boy’ is maintaining a healthy run at the box office during its first week in theatres.According to Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 96 lakhs in India net collections on Day 6. The figure is slightly…
Streamer Clavicular has sparked controversy after criticizing France during a livestream following his visit. He complained about poor Wi-Fi, infrastructure, roads, cleanliness, and his overall experience, saying he had hoped to enjoy the country but left disappointed. The viral clip divided social media, with some viewers agreeing that he was sharing his personal experience, while…
