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    High drama as arrested BJP MLC Ravi claims conspiracy hatched to kill him

    Belagavi (Karnataka): The arrest of BJP MLC C.T. Ravi has sparked significant controversy, with Ravi alleging that police are plotting to kill him while in custody in Belagavi district. His arrest stems from accusations of sexual harassment following derogatory remarks he made about Minister for Women and Child Welfare, Laxmi Hebbalkar. Minister Hebbalkar filed a.

    Power dept imposes hefty fine on SP’s Sambhal MP over electricity theft charges

    Sambhal: The Uttar Pradesh Power Department has imposed a fine of Rs 1.91 crore on Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq due to allegations of electricity theft. This move follows the booking of the MP by Uttar Pradesh Police for purportedly stealing electricity at his home in the Deepa Sarai area of Sambhal..

    UP, Manipur govts sign MoU for ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’ programme

    Imphal: On December 20, the governments of Uttar Pradesh and Manipur signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’ program. This agreement, effective immediately and valid for three years with the possibility of a three-year extension by mutual consent, includes various activities such as cultural exchange programs. During the signing.

    DPS in Delhi’s Dwarka receives bomb threat, classes shifted to online mode

    New Delhi: Delhi Public School (DPS) in Dwarka received a bomb threat on December 20, prompting the authorities to shift classes online and evacuate the premises. This incident marks the sixth bomb threat in Delhi in just ten days. The school notified the fire department at 5:15 A.M., leading to the deployment of police, fire.

    Dharavi’s upper-floor residents included in rehabilitation scheme

    Mumbai: In a groundbreaking initiative by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) has launched a new policy to include residents of upper-floor tenements, marking a significant step towards a more inclusive and human-focused redevelopment approach in Maharashtra. Historically, upper-floor tenements in slums were considered illegal and excluded from rehabilitation efforts, often.

    BPSC candidate held for ruckus at exam centre in Patna

    Patna: The Patna Police have apprehended a man for causing a disturbance during the 70th BPSC Combined Examination at the Bapu Examination Centre in Kumhrar, Patna, on December 13. The individual, identified as Manish Kumar from Jagatpur in Supaul district, allegedly created chaos during the exam. Patna Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Atulesh Jha confirmed.

    Delhi govt imposes ban on firecrackers from January 1

    Delhi: On December 20, the Delhi government declared a total ban on all firecrackers in the national capital, effective January 1, 2025, prohibiting their sale, storage, and use throughout the year. This decision was communicated to the Supreme Court during a hearing, addressing the worsening air pollution in the city. The government order, issued under.

    Centre fine-tunes 3 highway projects in UP, Rajasthan

    New Delhi: The Centre’s Network Planning Group (NPG), evaluated three highway development projects in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to fine-tune them with the principles of PM GatiShakti aimed at integrated development of multimodal infrastructure, last-mile connectivity to economic and social nodes, intermodal connectivity, and synchronised project implementation, according to an official statement issued on Thursday..

    UP: 5 killed, 5 injured in Shahjahanpur collision; truck driver arrested

    Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh): An accident in Shahjahanpur district’s Madanpur area claimed five lives after a collision between a truck and an auto-rickshaw, UP police said. According to officials, three people died on the spot, while two others succumbed to their injuries during treatment at a hospital. Five passengers, out of the total ten on board,.

    Rumours of Starbucks exiting India as The Tata JV faces mounting pressure

    New Delhi: Starbucks, widely considered the most popular coffee chain globally, is reportedly facing difficulties in the Indian market. Rumors are circulating that the American coffee giant might exit India due to rising losses, high operating costs, and a disconnect with Indian consumer preferences. While no official announcement has been made, the situation raises concerns.

    Indian Navy-ferry disaster: Hunt on for 2 more feared missing in Arabian Sea

    Mumbai: Search operations resumed on Thursday morning for two missing tourists after a tragic collision between an Indian Navy speedboat and a passenger ferry off the Gateway of India in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday evening, which claimed the lives of 13 people, including four naval personnel. In one of Mumbai’s deadliest maritime disasters, the.