As part of the reforms, the existing route-wise categorisation of licences will be abolished NEW DELHI: Container Train Operators (CTOs) will now be able to operate across the entire Indian railways network with a single licence by paying a one-time fee, in a move akin to the National Permit system for trucks. The reform aims…
Chennai: Commuters and a govt railway policeman chased and caught a 29-year-old man moments after he snatched a gold chain from a woman at Palavanthangal railway station on Wednesday evening. He was then arrested by the St Thomas Mount Railway Police and remanded in judicial custody.Police said Abinaya, 21, a native of Chengalpet, was walking…
Police said they have frozen between Rs 50 crore and Rs 60 crore parked across nearly 150 mule bank accounts. Mumbai: The city crime branch has busted a major international cyber fraud and money laundering syndicate, arresting 12 members who were allegedly operating from a villa in Calangute, Goa. Investigators suspect the syndicate laundered more…
Tamil Nadu govt’s agriculture budget for 2026 – 27 has signalled a shift towards modernisation and technology-enabled farming to improve productivity, reduce climate risks and strengthen marketing of farm produce. Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt’s agriculture budget for 2026 – 27 has signalled a shift towards modernisation and technology-enabled farming to improve productivity, reduce climate risks…
The TDP alleged that YSRCP activists attacked Srinivas’ residence in retaliation for the police action taken in the witness kidnapping case. Tirupati: Tension prevailed in Tirupati on Thursday after a clash at the residence of TDP’s Tirupati assembly constituency in charge JB Srinivas left two people injured. Police have registered an attempt to murder case…
The newly appointed BMRCL managing director Jaffer PC Bengaluru: The newly appointed BMRCL managing director, Jaffer PC, said Thursday that commissioning Pink Line and expediting construction of Blue Line connecting to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) will be his priorities.Pink Line has missed multiple deadlines, and the latest was Aug 15. Jaffer said BMRCL is coordinating…
Koppal MLA Raghavendra Hitnal Koppal: MLA K Raghavendra Hitnal rushed to Bengaluru on Thursday to meet Congress state in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala amid speculation over his dissatisfaction with the recent Cabinet expansion.Hitnal, who had arrived in Koppal on Wednesday night, left unexpectedly for Bengaluru on Thursday morning, triggering fresh political chatter.Responding to reports that the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged people to celebrate National Handloom Day with the same enthusiasm they showed for Friendship Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged people to celebrate National Handloom Day with the same enthusiasm they showed for Friendship Day, making a heartfelt appeal in yet another Instagram video aimed at…
The Centre for Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) on Thursday launched its Governance Dialogue series with a multi-stakeholder discussion on “District Led Development: Grassroots Stories, National Outcomes” NEW DELHI: The Centre for Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) on Thursday launched its Governance Dialogue series with a multi-stakeholder discussion on “District Led Development: Grassroots Stories, National…
COIMBATORE: A 22-year-old labourer was murdered with deadly weapons by two youths, including a teenager, at Sikkalampalayam in Coimbatore district in the early hours of Thursday. The suspects recorded themselves assaulting the labourer with a hammer and took a few photos, including their selfies with the dead body, and shared the video and photos on…