Congress MLA Ashok Pattan on Wednesday fuelled speculation about a possible leadership change in Karnataka by stating that there was a strong possibility of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar becoming the next Chief Minister. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Ashok Pattan said there was a “100 per cent possibility” and added that there was Read More…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a doctor from Latur and a physics faculty member of a coaching institute in Pune in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case, officials said on Wednesday. According to officials, the agency arrested Manoj Shirure for allegedly playing a key role in helping three students obtain chemistry Read More…
The administration of the Itanagar Capital Region banned the commercial slaughter of mithuns and warned of strict action against violators. The ban order was issued by Deputy Commissioner Toko Babu under provisions of the Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Act, 1989, and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Toko Babu, who also serves as the chairperson of Read More…
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has written to Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram raising concerns over the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 in connection with the proposed development project on Great Nicobar Island. In his reply to Oram’s recent letter, Ramesh urged the Centre to ensure that the provisions of the Forest Read More…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss issues related to the state. The visit marks the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief’s maiden official trip to the national capital after assuming office earlier this month. Though the detailed itinerary of the visit Read More…
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday carried out searches at the residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and several other locations in connection with the CMRL money laundering case involving his daughter, T Veena, officials said. According to officials, searches were conducted at 10 premises across Kerala under the provisions of the Prevention of Read More…
Veteran film and television actor Ramakant Dayama, known for his roles in Chak De! India, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story and Ram Setu, passed away after a prolonged illness. He was 71. According to a family friend, Dayama had been unwell for several months, though the exact cause of death has not been disclosed. Read More…
Saudi authorities have signed the release order for Abdul Rahim, a native of Kodampuzha in Kozhikode district who has been imprisoned in Saudi Arabia for nearly two decades. The action committee coordinating efforts for his release said only emigration formalities remain before he can return to India. Rahim was jailed in connection with the death Read More…
The Gujarat government has announced plans to rebuild the hostel complex of B J Medical College that was severely damaged in last year’s AI-171 Air India plane crash, even as some families of the victims have demanded that the site be preserved as a memorial. State Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said the government will construct Read More…
Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Penny Wong and held discussions on further strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed cooperation in key sectors including defence, trade, technology and supply chain resilience. They also reviewed the growing bilateral ties between India and Australia. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to working Read More…