Thiruvananthapuram: The State Election Commission has approved more than 1.55 lakh nominations for the upcoming Kerala local body elections, according to official data released on Sunday. The figures were finalised after scrutiny concluded on Saturday. Of the total nominations received, 82,020 were filed by women candidates, with 72,524 cleared for the polls. The commission also…
New Delhi: A protest against Delhi-NCR’s worsening air pollution escalated on Sunday after a group of demonstrators allegedly used pepper spray on police personnel near India Gate, officials said. According to police, three to four officers sustained injuries after being targeted with chilli spray while attempting to disperse the crowd. The injured personnel have been…
New Delhi: A 20-year-old factory worker has been arrested for allegedly murdering an 11-year-old girl who had gone to his workplace in north Delhi’s Wazirabad to collect pending tiffin payment, police said on Saturday. Investigators suspect the child may have been sexually assaulted, though confirmation awaits the post-mortem report. According to police, the girl was…
New Delhi: Delhi Police on Saturday arrested two women for allegedly stealing jewellery items from stalls at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) in Pragati Maidan, recovering valuables worth around Rs 25,000. The arrests come amid separate reports of a saree worth Rs 1 lakh being stolen from the venue, though no formal complaint has…
Kolkata: In a major infrastructure upgrade for the city’s oldest metro corridor, Metro Railway Kolkata has announced the construction of seven new traction sub-stations along the Blue Line, stretching from Dakshineswar to Sahid Khudiram (Birji). The move aims to enhance train operations, improve passenger amenities and strengthen safety systems on the 41-year-old route. A Metro…
Vadodara: A dominant batting display by Andhra, led by a brilliant century from SDNV Prasad, powered the side to a 58-run victory over Odisha in their U23 State A Trophy (One-Day Format) match at the GSFC Cricket Ground. Odisha won the toss and opted to field, but Andhra capitalised on the opportunity by posting a…
Mumbai: Highlighting the growing need for emotional support within the healthcare sector, the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir here organised a medico-spiritual symposium titled ‘Healing the Healers’, aimed at strengthening the emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being of doctors and medical staff. Senior doctors from leading super-speciality hospitals across the city participated in the event, which focused on…
Ahmedabad: The Sabarmati Riverfront is set for a significant upgrade with the development of a new one-kilometre Linear Garden between Ellis Bridge and Nehru Nagar on the eastern stretch. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has created the project at a cost of Rs 12 crore, positioning it as a blend of recreation, heritage and learning….
Bengaluru: The three-day Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025 concluded on Thursday, recording strong participation from global delegates and significant funding support for India’s deep-tech ecosystem. Organisers said government agencies and venture capital firms collectively extended Rs 400 crore in funding commitments to emerging deep-tech start-ups during the Future Makers Conclave, the summit’s flagship platform for…
Chandigarh: A 23-year-old woman, Sapna, was allegedly shot dead by her brother and his associates at her in-laws’ home in Kahni village under Sadar police station on Wednesday night, in what police say is a clear case of honour killing. Her brother-in-law, Sahil, suffered bullet injuries while trying to stop the attackers and is currently…
