Chennai: TNCC and the BJP state units were locked in a war of words on Wednesday over Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam, with the exchange extending to Centre-state relations, federalism and corruption.TNCC president P Manickam Tagore accused the BJP-led Union govt of fuelling confrontation between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka instead of resolving the Cauvery dispute. “BJP…
Ahmedabad: The State Monitoring Cell (SMC) arrested 13 more people in connection with the spurious liquor case in Bhavnagar, taking the total number of arrests to 27. Police said sustained questioning of the 14 accused arrested earlier helped investigators unravel the supply chain behind the toxic liquor, that claimed 13 lives.The 13 accused, arrested on…
Pune: This July has been the city’s wettest in at least 13 years, as the rainfall at IMD’s Shivajinagar observatory surpassed 400mm in the month for the first time since at least 2014.An expert from the Vagaries of Weather blog said, “As of 8.30am on Wednesday, the observatory had received 452.6mm of rain this month,…
Protest over NEET paper leak case in Mumbai (left), and Manu Bhaker Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has voiced concern over students protesting against alleged exam paper leaks, saying every child deserves access to education, safety and a fair chance at life.In a post on social media, the Indian shooter said the issue goes beyond…
Mumbai: A sessions court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to businessman Lokesh Onkarlal Jain in connection with the Rs 65 crore desilting scam involving the Mithi river probed by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW). Rejecting the need for custody, Additional Sessions Judge NG Shukla noted that the alleged conspiracy was said to have begun in…
AICT Design Academy celebrates students’ success in national architecture entrance examinations Students of AICT Design Academy in Chinchwad have once again delivered strong results in national architecture entrance examinations, with several securing high percentiles in JEE (B Arch) and the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA).Leading the institute’s performance was Krishna Kalyankar, who secured a…
You’ll wake up with a strange mix today, Taurus. Part of you wants to stay under the fan and postpone everything, while another part knows a big call must be made.That push and pull comes from the Moon stirring your mind while Saturn demands effort. Yes, you might be feeling a bit sluggish, uneasy, and…
Margao: Snake bite cases and consequent deaths must now be reported to health authorities, after the Directorate of Health Services notified the condition under Section 57 of the Goa Public Health Act, 1985. The order which comes into force with immediate effect, has brought snake bite cases within Part II of Chapter VII of the…
Kolkata: Ahead of the Monday (Aug 31) deadline, Bengal has achieved an estimated 87% compliance in Aadhaar-based biometric e-KYC for domestic LPG connections. The LPG dealers said the final figure was likely to be available on Monday only after the oil marketing companies (OMCs) complete the tabulation process.The state has around 2.7 crore domestic LPG…
The tax-filing portal will show whether the refund is under processing, issued, or adjusted against an outstanding tax demand. ITR filing FY 2025-26: Filed your income tax return within the July 31, 2026 deadline? Are you eligible for an income tax refund? If you are wondering when your tax refund will be credited in your…
