Chennai- In a major development that has raised concerns over accountability in civic works, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Commissioner J. Kumaragurubaran has written to the Chennai City Police seeking a formal investigation into an alleged fraud involving private contractors entrusted with the maintenance of parks in three city zones, officials said on Sunday. The contractors…
Mumbai- The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra on Sunday claimed it has topped among all parties by winning the maximum number of presidents and other posts in the nagar parishad and nagar panchayat elections, saying that the nagar parishad and nagar panchayat polls have rejected the fake narrative while voting for the development…
Agartala- In view of the ongoing turmoil in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force (BSF) has intensified its vigil along the border with the neighbouring country, officials said on Saturday. A senior BSF official said that although no additional border guarding forces have been deployed along the frontier, surveillance and vigilance have been further strengthened following…
New Delhi- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat, on Sunday, criticised the move to lay a foundation stone for a Babri Masjid-like structure in West Bengal, calling it a “political conspiracy” aimed at reviving a settled dispute for electoral gains. His remarks assume significance as they come nearly months ahead of the high-stakes West…
New Delhi- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has given authorities in Lucknow six weeks to demarcate ponds in the UP capital based on revenue records. A bench, headed by Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, allowed a joint request made by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) seeking adjournment to enable…
New Delhi- President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB—G RAM G) Bill, 2025, an official said on Sunday. The Rural Development Ministry official said the development marks a significant milestone in the transformation of rural jobs policy.The new VB — G RAM G Act, 2025,…
New Delhi- Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, on Sunday, rejected claims of dilution in protection norms for the Aravalli range, asserting that “no relaxation has been given” and warning against what he termed a deliberate attempt to spread confusion on a long-pending and sensitive environmental issue. New Delhi, Dec 21…
Mumbai- Congress MP Kumari Selja on Sunday countered the “anti-India” allegations made by the BJP against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his foreign visits, and accused the party of becoming “habitually compelled” to criticise him.Congress MP Kumari Selja on Sunday accused the BJP of having only one agenda — “communal divide” —…
New Delhi- The Government’s e-Marketplace (GeM) forward auction module has facilitated the realisation of over Rs 2,200 crore by disposing of e-waste and other scraps of various ministries and departments through the competitive bidding process between December 2021 and November 2025, according to a statement issued by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Sunday. GeM’s…
New Delhi- Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday participated in the World Meditation Day celebrations at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana, highlighting the timeless relevance of meditation in fostering inner peace, emotional well-being and social harmony. Addressing the gathering, the Vice President said that meditation is a universal practice that transcends cultural, geographical and religious…
