IUML leadership meet today to finalise ministerial strategy

Malappuram, May 13 (UNI) The Indian union Muslim League (IUML) leadership will meet on Wednesday to discuss the party’s ministerial representation in the incoming United Democratic Front (UDF) government and finalise its political strategy ahead of Cabinet formation in Kerala.

TPCC demands resignation of Bandi Sanjay Kumar over allegations against son

Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Media Committee Chairman Sama Rammohan Reddy on Wednesday demanded the resignation of union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar until his son is proven innocent in the ongoing case involving allegations against him.

Maharashtra ATS launches statewide crackdown on Pakistan-based gangster network

Mumbai, May 13 (UNI) The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) carried out a major statewide operation on Wednesday, launching coordinated raids across multiple cities targeting individuals allegedly linked to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti and the Dogar gang.

Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Assam Chief Minister for the second time

Guwahati, May 12 (UNI) Himanta Biswa Sarma, who led the BJP-headed NDA to a massive win in the Assam Assembly polls, was on Tuesday sworn in as the state’s Chief Minister for the second successive term in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political heavyweights here.

Drug-free J&K campaign gains momentum; 730 smugglers arrested in 32 days: LG

Srinagar, May 13 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that the ongoing ‘Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir Campaign’ has dealt a major blow to the narcotics network across the union Territory, with more than 730 smugglers and peddlers arrested during the past 32 days.

Sanitation workers stage protest in Varanasi, demand pay hike

Varanasi, May 13(UNI) Sanitation workers in Varanasi staged a strong protest on Wednesday near the Malviya statue in front of BHU Singh Gate, demanding a pay hike and better working conditions. During the demonstration, they also scattered garbage on the BHU-Lanka Road, leading to a temporary disruption of traffic.

Former Kantabanji MLA and senior BJD leader Ayub Khan passes away at 78

Bhubaneswar, May 13 (UNI) Former Kantabanji MLA and senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Haji Md. Ayub Khan passed away at his residence in Kantabanji on Wednesday morning after a prolonged illness. He was 78.

Srinagar, May 13 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have recorded a 26 per cent rainfall deficit between March 1 and May 13, deepening concerns over a prolonged dry spell that has persisted across the region for several months.

Karnataka court grants bail to CET staff in janivara case

Bengaluru, May 13 (UNI) A city court in Bengaluru has granted bail to three private college staff members arrested in connection with the CET examination “janivara removal” incident, observing that prolonged custody in such circumstances could have wider implications on the conduct of public examinations and may lead to fear among exam authorities.

Kalvakuntla Kavitha demands national project status for Palamuru, seeks action against Bandi Sanjay’s son

Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI) Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) chief Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Wednesday demanded that the Centre grant National Project status to the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme and accused both the BJP and the State government of neglecting Telangana’s irrigation interests.

Tripura drug trafficker sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment

Agartala, May 13 (UNI) A drug trafficker in Tripura's Dhalai district has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 1 lakh for his involvement in a major narcotics seizure two years ago.

3 criminals shot dead in encounter with police in western UP

Lucknow, May 13 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh police have gunned down 3 notorious criminals, 2 in Ghaziabad and one in Meerut, since last night.

Bihar: Over 70,000 palm trees identified for Neera production

Patna, May 13 (UNI) With more than 70,000 palm trees being identified for Neera extraction, the Chief Minister Neera Promotion Scheme is being rapidly expanded across the state, giving a significant boost to rural livelihoods in Bihar.

Elderly couple tied up, robbed by Nepalese domestic help in Jawaharnagar

Medchal Malkajgiri, May 13 (UNI) In a shocking robbery incident, a gang of Nepalese nationals allegedly tied up an elderly couple, administered sedatives to them, and looted gold, silver and cash from their residence at Kowkur Golf Enclave in Jawaharnagar of Medchal-Malkajgiri district.

Wave of grief over Prateek Yadav's death: CM Yogi, BJP and Congress state presidents express grief; Akhilesh Yadav emotional

Lucknow, May 13 (UNI) Several leaders, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party (SP) National President Akhilesh Yadav, have expressed deep sorrow and paid tribute to the sudden demise of Prateek Yadav, the younger son of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav.