Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday urged all eligible voters in the state to compulsorily participate in the SIR of electoral rolls beginning on June 30. Ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, he cautioned people that failure to submit the enumeration form within the stipulated period could result in the…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday directed district collectors and superintendents of police to effectively tackle crimes by identifying the root cause and maximise public safety. Stressing the need to crack down on drug trafficking and protect natural resources from plunder, he said no wrongdoer, regardless of their standing, should escape…
Moradabad: Soon Akhilesh Yadav too will be seen chanting Lord Ram’s name and repenting for his mistakes, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday, apparently taking a jibe at him over the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Adityanath, while addressing a public gathering in Moradabad, said, “Looking at recent statements, does it seem that…
New Delhi: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday said the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust itself has been pushing for a fair probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the temple, claiming that the Trust carried out an internal inquiry and sought the formation of an SIT. The RSS affiliate also defended…
Mumbai: India’s total external debt stood at USD 762.8 billion at the end of March 2026, registering an increase of USD 26.3 billion over the year-ago period, according to the RBI data released on Monday. Valuation effect due to the appreciation of the US dollar vis-à-vis the Indian rupee and other major currencies amounted to…
Mumbai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an orange alert for Mumbai for the next few days, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. According to the weather bureau’s latest district-wise forecast, Mumbai is expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated to a few…
Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) on Monday issued a stern warning to the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), cautioning that any attempt to expand its activities into Telangana districts in violation of pending judicial proceedings and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) directives would invite fresh legal action. In an official press…
New Delhi: Delhi government’s EV policy will help accelerate adoption of electric vehicles among everyday commuters, reduce vehicular emissions while strengthening the sector’s infrastructure, according to industry chambers. All electric cars with an ex-showroom price of Rs 30 lakh or less registered in the national capital will be granted 100 per cent exemption on road…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday said the state government was not opposed to the SIR of electoral rolls but urged the Election Commission to first respond to Congress’ objections, alleging that voters should not be removed without due legal process. As the SIR process is set to begin from Tuesday, the minister…
New Delhi: The BJP on Monday said that the accused in the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft case are facing not only legal action but also social boycott, reflecting the sentiments of Hindu society. The ruling party cited a resolution by the Faizabad Bar Association, which resolved that none of its members will represent the…
