New Delhi: Delhi govt is set to do a fresh survey of slums and jhuggi-jhopdi (JJ) clusters after 12 years to establish the number of such settlements and households and identify beneficiaries for its proposed in-situ rehabilitation programme, Jahan Jhuggi, Wahan Makan, that aims to provide better amenities.Urban development minister Ashish Sood said the survey…
Dating can mean a date, a few weeks of texting, being exclusive — or simply seeing where things go. Somewhere between situationships, ghosting and endless swiping, even the definition of a relationship seems up for negotiation. The numbers suggest the uncertainty is real. Only 34% of Gen Z say they’ve been in a committed relationship,…
Hyderabad: To boost defence and aerospace sectors in Telangana and also provide opportunities for business interactions, buyer-seller meetings, marketing, MoUs, startup collaborations and seminars, the Telangana govt will hold Raksha Expo as part of Telangana Global Summit-2026 to be held from Dec 7 to 9 in Hyderabad. As part of this, the state govt is…
Chennai: Restricting night events, vehicular movement, and bonfires at beaches 200m from a turtle nesting site, creating ‘no-entry buffer zones’ 3m from eggs, and frequent monitoring have been mandated in the Tamil Nadu forest department’s standard operating procedure (SOP) for marine turtle conservation.The SOP, which was released by forest minister R V Ranjithkumar at the…
Gujarat Technical University Gujarat Technological University (GTU) Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad: Gujarat Technological University (GTU) has taken disciplinary action against five colleges where copying cases during various examinations held in summer were detected. These colleges acted as exam centres for engineering, pharmacy, MBA, MCA and other courses. A review of CCTV footage from these centres after the…
Prayagraj: While applying the US doctrine of ‘fruit of the poisonous tree’ in the context of constitutional protections under Articles 21 (right to life and personal liberty) and 22 (safeguards against arrest and detention), the Allahabad High Court has held that a subsequent formal arrest and remand cannot legitimise an earlier illegal detention.The high court…
Kendrapada: Escalating violence ahead of student union elections forced two colleges in Jajpur district to cancel polls, with one campus also ordering closure of hostels after miscreants allegedly hurled bombs on the college premises.The situation turned tense at Vyasanagar Autonomous College, Jajpur Road, on Wednesday night, when unidentified persons allegedly aimed bombs at the principal’s…
Two of the relatives fell at the feet of those blocking the way and pleaded for permission ERODE: Dalits of a village near Perundurai in Erode district were forced to fall at the feet of non – dalit residents to get access to a common burial ground for their relative’s funeral on Oct 5, villagers…
Gurgaon: Govt schools across the state will undergo a structural safety audit. Amid concerns over the safety of school buildings, Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has directed the education authorities to identify buildings and portions of campuses that are “dilapidated, unsafe or hazardous”. HHRC has sought a compiled report before the next hearing, scheduled for…
Agartala: Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) observed Thursday as a “Black Day” and demanded the resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that democratic rights were being undermined across the country.Led by TPCC president Ashish Kumar Saha and MLA Sudip Roy Barman, Congress workers held a protest march in Agartala dressed in black. Similar…
