States

Maha: DyCM Pawar visits Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga temple, reviews development works

19 May 2025 | 8:06 PM

Beed, May 19 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and District Guardian Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday visited the temple of Lord Vaijnath in Parli town of the district, one of 12 'Jyotirlingas' in the country, and offered his prayers.

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Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal calls for policy push to make India a Global Aluminium Hub

19 May 2025 | 7:56 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 19 (UNI) Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has stated that India has the opportunity to position itself as a global aluminium hub in the ongoing global trade tension.

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Bengal: CM Mamata says govt will legally respond to SC's DA order

19 May 2025 | 7:51 PM

Kolkata, May 19 (UNI) Three days after the Supreme Court ordered the West Bengal government to pay 25 percent dearness allowance (DA) to state employees within three months, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated on Monday that she would not comment on the court’s decision but would respond to it legally.

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Rs 9k crore traffic fine unpaid against Rs 12k crore worth of traffic fines issued in 2024

19 May 2025 | 7:51 PM

Hyderabad, May 19(UNI) Rs 12,000 crore worth of traffic fines were issued in 2024 alone, of which a staggering Rs 9,000 crore remain unpaid, according to a first-ever Challan Report presents a stark view of India's road reality by CARS 24, one of India’s largest auto-tech companies.

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Heavy rains forecast for Karnataka, Mumbai

19 May 2025 | 7:46 PM

Bengaluru / New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday sounded a red alert for Karnataka, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall over North Interior, South Interior and Coastal parts of the state on May 20 and 21 due to a favourable synoptic system intensifying over Peninsular India.

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Over 35 border villages in UP to be developed for tourism: Jaiveer Singh

19 May 2025 | 7:43 PM

Lucknow, May 19 (UNI) In a major step toward putting border villages of Uttar Pradesh on the tourism map, the Department of Tourism will develop 35 villages across seven border districts as designated 'Tourist Villages'.

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Yusuf Pathan may join anti-terror outreach: BJP MP

Yusuf Pathan may join anti-terror outreach: BJP MP

19 May 2025 | 7:30 PM

Bengaluru, May 19 (UNI) Amid reports that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has withdrawn the name of Yusuf Pathan from the all-party delegation travelling to key partner countries as part of India’s global outreach against terrorism, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Lehar Singh Siroya on Monday said he believed the former cricketer might still join the visit.

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Maha: Minor fire in Vidhan Bhavan due to short-circuit, no injury

Maha: Minor fire in Vidhan Bhavan due to short-circuit, no injury

19 May 2025 | 7:20 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (UNI) A minor fire broke out near the security gate and checking room at the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan on Monday afternoon due to a short-circuit, officials said here.

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‘Ente Keralam 2025’: KSUM pavilion hogs limelight with cutting-edge tech

19 May 2025 | 7:17 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 19 (UNI) From eco-friendly disposable utensils to high-tech robots, from a ‘teacher robot’ to smart farming systems and manhole cleaning robots -- the pavilion of Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) at the ongoing ‘Ente Keralam 2025’ exhibition at Kanakakkunnu Palace grounds here offers an array of innovative products showcasing the transformative impact of futuristic technologies in daily life.

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Vijayendra slams Cong for celebrating 'zero development' rule

Vijayendra slams Cong for celebrating 'zero development' rule

19 May 2025 | 7:14 PM

Bengaluru, May 19 (UNI) As Karnataka's Congress government celebrates the completion of two years in power, state BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Moday criticised the ruling party, alleging that the state has witnessed "zero development" and "rampant corruption" during this period.

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Two more arrested by CID Telangana in Rs 95 crore GBR crypto coin scam

19 May 2025 | 7:10 PM

Hyderabad, May 19 (UNI) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID), Telangana, has made two more arrests in connection with the massive GBR Crypto Coin scam, taking the total number of accused in custody to eight.

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HC dismisses revision petition on survey of Jama Masjid in Sambhal

HC dismisses revision petition on survey of Jama Masjid in Sambhal

19 May 2025 | 6:57 PM

Prayagraj, May 19 (UNI) In a setback to the Muslim side, the Allahabad High Court on Monday dismissed a revision petition of the Committee of Management, Jami Masjid Sambhal, challenging the lower court order for a survey of the Jama Masjid in the district by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and maintainability of the suit.

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KTR visits fire tragedy victims' families, urges urgent overhaul of emergency infrastructure

19 May 2025 | 6:55 PM

Hyderabad, May 19 (UNI) BRS Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) on Monday visited the grieving families of the victims who perished in the tragic fire at Gulzar House, calling it one of the most painful tragedies in Hyderabad’s recent history.

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Maha: Three die, several injured in violent clash between 2 families in Mumbai

19 May 2025 | 6:52 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (UNI) A long-standing feud between two families in Dahisar area of Mumbai suburb allegedly turned deadly, leaving three people dead and at least four others injured, police said on Monday.

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Nuclear Energy crucial for clean power generation: Dr Tyagi

19 May 2025 | 6:49 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 19 (UNI) Nuclear energy has a crucial role to play in clean power generation, especially in light of the severe climate change challenges affecting every aspect of life, said Dr. A K Tyagi, a prominent nuclear scientist.

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