April 16, 2024 10:36 pm | Updated 10:36 pm IST - NEW DELHI NEW DELHI The Indian Ambassador to Ireland Akhilesh Mishra has come into international attention after he wrote a letter to a prominent Irish newspaper defending Prime Minister Narendra Modi which also criticised the Congress era as a …...Read More
In letter to Irish newspaper, Indian Ambassador Mishra praises PM Modi, criticises opposition
Senior CPI(M) leaders attend LDF campaign in Kozhikode
April 16, 2024 10:36 pm | Updated 10:36 pm IST - Kozhikode Senior leaders of the CPI(M), including its polit bureau members, participated in the election campaign for the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kozhikode on Tuesday. They included Brinda Karat, Tapan Sen, and M.A. Baby. Attending an event in …...Read More
BWSSB to use Japanese tech to treat chemical wastewater in Peenya Industrial Area
April 16, 2024 10:36 pm | Updated 10:36 pm IST - Bengaluru In a step towards making Peenya Industrial Area more eco-friendly, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) announced plans to introduce advanced Japanese technology to treat chemical wastewater produced in the area. BWSSB chairman V. Ram Prasath …...Read More
Any dog can become ferocious; need guidelines to make pet owners responsible and accountable, says Karnataka High Court
April 16, 2024 10:34 pm | Updated 10:34 pm IST - Bengaluru Observing that “any dog can become ferocious”, the High Court of Karnataka told the Central government that it is necessary to issue certain guidelines for “responsible pet ownership” through rules framed under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals …...Read More
Karadi Sanganna quits BJP; speculated to join Congress
April 16, 2024 10:29 pm | Updated 10:29 pm IST - KALABURAGI Ending days of speculation, two-time Member of Parliament from Koppal Karadi Sanganna, who has been upset with the BJP high command for not giving the party ticket to contest the election this time, submitted his resignation to his …...Read More
Good news for Gokhale Hall - restoration and museum on the cards
April 16, 2024 10:26 pm | Updated 10:26 pm IST Among the various heritage buildings of the city that I have written about, Gokhale Hall on Armenian Street, the property of the Young Men’s Indian Association (YMIA) remains a personal favourite. My interest in it was kindled by repeated references …...Read More
Akil Kureshi, former Chief Justice of Tripura and Rajasthan HCs, to be honoured with award
April 16, 2024 10:24 pm | Updated 10:24 pm IST - CHENNAI The SGS Award for Ethics in the Legal Profession will be presented to Akil Kureshi, former Chief Justice of the High Courts of Tripura and Rajasthan, on April 21 at a function in the city. The former judge …...Read More
28 candidates from Karnataka have cleared civil service exams of 2023
April 16, 2024 10:18 pm | Updated 10:18 pm IST - Bengaluru As many as 28 candidates from Karnataka managed to clear Civil Services (Mains) Examination-2023 and Soubhagya S. Beelagimath has emerged the State topper with 101 All India Rank (AIR). The Union Public Service Commission announced the 2023 results …...Read More
SC collegium recommends advocate’s name for appointment as Kerala HC judge
April 16, 2024 10:17 pm | Updated 10:17 pm IST - New Delhi The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud on Tuesday recommended to the Centre the name of an advocate for appointment as a judge of the Kerala High Court. A resolution said the collegium, also …...Read More
Mark Menzies MP gives up Tory whip while claims he misused campaign funds are investigated
An MP has lost the Conservative Party whip while newspaper claims about alleged misuse of campaign funds are investigated. Mark Menzies, the MP for Fylde, disputes the allegations reported by The Times but the Conservative Party is looking into the claims. A spokesperson for Chief Whip Simon Hart said: "Following …...Read More
