INDIA bloc stages dramatic mock arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR row NEW DELHI: The INDIA bloc on Wednesday held a state-level protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged manipulation of electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.Video footage from the…
Ranka questioned the minister, saying: “Why were you negotiating with us then?” NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Ashutosh Ranka has hit back at Union minister Jitendra Singh after the latter alleged that Ranka received financial support from Pakistani politicians and handlers.Responding to the allegation in a post on X, Ranka questioned the minister,…
‘Want more MPs?’: Rijiju lays down 7 conditions for Rahul, takes swipe at Congress Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, listing seven conditions that he said the opposition party should follow if it wants to “win more MPs”.In a post on X, Rijiju said Gandhi…
NEW DELHI: Ravi Uppal, a prime accused in the multi-crore Mahadev online betting case, has been arrested in Dubai. The development comes days after co-accused Sourabh Chandrakar was extradited to India from Oman. Enforcement authorities have formally moved for Uppal’s extradition, and sources said he is likely to be handed over soon to stand trial…
Around 10 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel were feared missing after two boats allegedly capsized during an operation to rescue stranded fishermen in Bethupalli lake in Telangana’s Khammam district on Wednesday evening.According to news agency PTI, the personnel were conducting a rescue operation in two boats in the swollen lake, located in Sathupalli mandal,…
‘Can’t interfere in norms for SC/ST seats in house’NEW DELHI: Refusing to blur the constitutional ‘Lakshman Rekha’ that separates the three organs of governance, Supreme Court Wednesday said it cannot usurp legislature’s exclusive powers to interfere in the criteria for reserving an assembly or parliamentary constituency for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes.“We cannot become the…
NEW DELHI: The Cabinet is learnt to have approved another extension for the Commission of Inquiry into the Manipur violence, giving it another year, until May 20, 2027, to submit its report. This is the sixth extension granted to it since the commission was constituted in Sept 2023.As per the original notification issued in Sept…
Representational image of a car showroom NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu have emerged as the top-performing states in ease of vehicle ownership, while Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal rank at the bottom, reflecting wide disparities in procedures for transferring ownership of used vehicles.The findings are part of the Ease of Vehicle…
SRINAGAR: Two scrap collectors, including a minor, were killed in a fire that engulfed around 80 makeshift shelters in Durbal, Bemina, on the outskirts of Srinagar early Wednesday, officials said.The blaze erupted around 12.30am. Police identified the deceased as Mohammad Noor Alam (27) and Al Ameen (16), both from Delhi. The flames also damaged an…
NEW DELHI: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on Wednesday, hours after the veteran leader was discharged earlier in the day.In a social media post on X, Supriya Sule said that her father was admitted for further tests.“We are admitting Baba to Breach Candy Hospital for further tests. Thank you…
