April 10, 2024 12:28 am | Updated 12:28 am IST - Chennai A month ago, when the formation of an alliance in the State was still fluid, it was unclear whether VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan could contest from the Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency seat again. In 2019, he only scraped …...Read More
Banking on alliance arithmetic in triangular contest
Calcutta HC’s direction on GTA recruitment heats up Darjeeling ahead of the Lok Sabha election
April 10, 2024 12:21 am | Updated 12:21 am IST - Kolkata The Calcutta High Court on April 9 directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary inquiry into alleged irregularities in the recruitment of teachers within the jurisdiction of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), a regional …...Read More
HMWSSB to set up 200 water kiosks across Hyderabad
April 10, 2024 12:13 am | Updated 12:13 am IST - HYDERABAD In view of the prevailing hot weather conditions, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has decided to operate 200 free water kiosks or ‘Chali Vendrams’ across the city. These kiosks will be set up in …...Read More
KYC app will help voters know the candidates better
April 10, 2024 12:03 am | Updated 12:04 am IST - Thiruvananthapuram Voters can use the KYC (Know Your Candidate) app to learn more about the candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, Chief Electoral Officer (Kerala) Sanjay Kaul has said. The KYC app is designed with the aim of ensuring …...Read More
All fronts remain hopeful in Pathanamthitta, a traditional UDF stronghold
April 10, 2024 12:01 am | Updated 12:01 am IST - PATHANAMTHITTA At the Elambilly-Vengalathuvayalil junction in Pallikkathodu, a motley crowd of about 100 people eagerly gather in anticipation of T.M. Thomas Isaac’s arrival. As the atmosphere buzzes with anticipation, Chief Whip N. Jayaraj, MLA, takes the stage to begin …...Read More
DMK took votes from Chennai people for years, but did nothing for the city, says Modi in a post on X
April 10, 2024 12:00 am | Updated 12:09 am IST - Chennai BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday charged that though the DMK took votes from the people of Chennai for years, it did nothing much for the city. “DMK is busy furthering corruption and family rule. …...Read More
Independent candidate from Aligarh campaigns wearing garland of slippers, video viral
April 10, 2024 12:00 am | Updated 12:00 am IST - Lucknow An independent candidate from Aligarh Lok Sabha constituency, Pandit Keshav Dev, is seeking votes with a garland of slippers around his neck. A video of Mr. Dev has now gone viral. He has been allotted slippers as an …...Read More
Dame Prue Leith: Bake Off star tells of brother's 'absolute agony' before his death as she campaigns for assisted dying
Bake Off star Dame Prue Leith has told Sky News of her older brother's "absolute agony" before his death, as she campaigns for assisted dying. Under the Suicide Act 1961, it is a criminal offence to help someone take their own life, punishable by up to 14 years in prison. …...Read More
In Kozhikode, candidates bank on personal approach
April 09, 2024 11:53 pm | Updated April 10, 2024 12:04 am IST - Kozhikode The sultry breeze that carries a salty scent is a constant reminder of Thekkeppuram’s proximity to the sea. Around two dozen people have gathered in front of a restaurant with a make-shift stage by the …...Read More
One held on charge of attacking policeman in Thiruvananthapuram
April 09, 2024 11:51 pm | Updated 11:51 pm IST - Thiruvananthapuram One person has been arrested in connection with an assault on a policeman near Aryasala on Tuesday night. Siju Thomas, 47, from the Fort police station was taken to hospital and later discharged. The Fort police said Mr. …...Read More
