NEW DELHI: Congress on Monday said that its Tamil Nadu president K Selvaperunthagai was “unlawfully” confined by the Income Tax department, accusing the central agency of preventing him from carrying out his political duties ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s campaign in the poll-bound state.In a social media post on X, Congress termed the searches a “blatant…
KOLKATA: Kolkata Police has instructed its officers to avoid checking vehicles belonging to any consulate general, following a protest by the Russian consulate general over alleged inspection attempts.Joint CP headquarters issued a late-night order to all units in this regard.The consulate general of the Russian Federation in Kolkata lodged a formal protest after its vehicle…
Mumbai: The weather bureau has forecast light rains/thundershowers for Mumbai and Thane for April 21 and 22, while for parts of Raigad, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rains and gusty winds are forecast.Experts, however, said that little relief can be expected from the ongoing heat, being summer season, even though there may be…
Image Used For Representative Image NEW DELHI: Electricity in Delhi is likely to become more expensive, as the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) on Monday ordered the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) to issue an order within three weeks from April 20 to liquidate over Rs 38,500 crore in regulatory assets (RA) accumulated since 2007….
Image used for representational purpose only CHENNAI: As many as 157 candidates fielded by major parties have declared that they have serious criminal cases, including murder, attempt to murder, crime against women and children, and corruption, pending against them. Even if they win, they are at risk of losing their MLA posts as these offences…
Bihar’s long-standing liquor ban brings a complex mix of outcomes. On one hand, it has contributed to better public health and a notable decline in domestic abuse rates. On the flip side, the state grapples with economic setbacks and a booming black market for alcohol. Enforcement remains a daunting challenge, with overcrowded courts and incidents…
NEW DELHI: Energy drinks, marketed as instant vitality in a can, are the newest craze sweeping young India. But behind every fizzy sip lurks silent liver damage. On World liver day, liver specialists are reporting a surge in cases linked to overconsumption, raising concern about a growing health risk among the nation’s youth.Doctors cite clinical…
Kolkata: In a first-of-its-kind exercise in a poll-bound state, the chiefs of all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) held a high-level meeting in Kolkata’s Science City to review the security situation and deployment of nearly 2 lakh personnel during the two-phase assembly polls in Bengal. Unit chiefs across Bengal attended the meeting. The auditorium was…
MUMBAI: An app-based cab drivers union on Sunday announced a hunger strike unto death at Azad Maidan from Monday, demanding strict enforcement against illegal bike taxis and implementation of govt-approved fares on aggregator platforms. Drivers alleged that despite repeated statements and directives from the transport department, companies such as Ola, Uber and Rapido allegedly continue…
NEW DELHI: A 34-year-old man was shot dead following a late-night parking dispute in east Delhi’s Preet Vihar, police said on Monday.According to police, two PCR calls were received around 2.22am and 2.26am reporting a quarrel and firing at a house in the area. The dispute allegedly broke out between Pankaj Nayyar and his brother…
