Agartala: A total of 810 candidates will contest the forthcoming general elections to 21 urban local bodies (ULBs) in Tripura, with BJP having already won 77 seats uncontested, State Election Commissioner P K Chakraborty said on Tuesday.He said the nomination process had concluded, with candidates from various political parties and independents filing a total of…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh govt has rejected demands to extend proposed property tax relief for micro and small industrial units to petrol pumps and other MSME-registered commercial establishments, stating that the concession will apply only to industrial units.The decision was communicated while disposing of objections and suggestions received on a draft amendment to the Uttar…
Heroin Worth Rs 4 Cr seized by Ghazipur Police, Four Drug Traffickers nabbed Varanasi: In a major anti-narcotics operation on Tuesday, a joint team of SWAT, Surveillance Cell and Jangipur Police arrested four interstate drug traffickers near Arshadpur Tiraha on Varanasi-Gorakhpur highway after 2 kg of heroin worth Rs 4 crore was recovered from them.Ghazipur’s…
Prayagraj: A small town of neighbouring Pratapgarh district — Sansarpur village — witnessed a different Diwali this year when scores of villagers lit the traditional diyas near trees and celebrated the festival of lights with trees.Villagers launched a special campaign among rural and urban masses in Sansarpur village titled ‘Diwali with Joy, Diwali with Trees’….
Marnus Labuschagne is refusing to let his latest Test setback dent his confidence, insisting he has no doubt about returning to the Australian side after being dropped for the upcoming World Test Championship series against New Zealand. The 32-year-old, however, is ready to put the scrutiny behind him for now, shifting his focus to domestic…
A fourth-year aerospace engineering student from the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, has earned national recognition for developing a technology-based solution to address threats to India’s forests. Omkar Manik Jadhav has secured the First Runner-Up position at the National Finals of the 10th edition of the IET India Scholarship Award 2026,…
In 2001, Paul McCartney called for the worldwide eradication of landmines, investing in the Adopt-A-Minefield campaign to clear out millions of accident-prone lands. (Instagram) Over the years, Paul McCartney has invested in many charities and non-profit organisations. His anti-landmine advocacy stands out as a major chapter in his humanitarian work. Partnering with the Adopt-A-Minefield campaign,…
General:The day can bring satisfying instances, though not every decision will be crystal‑clear. With the Moon in Scorpio positioned in your first house throughout the day, your self‑awareness is intensified while you stay sensitive to others’ reactions. Praise may be appreciated, but it shouldn’t become the standard by which you judge yourself. Give yourself space…
From Babri to Batla House, VHP accuses Sonia of ‘selective outrage’ NEW DELHI: VHP Tuesday demanded an apology from Sonia Gandhi for statements that it claimed “have hurt Hindus”. VHP’s Surendra Jain asked why Gandhi, who had purportedly shed tears over the demolition of the Babri structure, had not shown similar anguish when more than…
The home’s sewer vents ended inside the attic, allowing sewer gas to spread through the house. (Representational photo) A Texas family has been awarded more than $21.6 million after faulty plumbing and construction defects allegedly made their home unsafe to live in. Ronny and Mandy McCoy noticed a strong smell before buying the house in…
