TISS has lifted its ban on the Progressive Students’ Forum (PSF) and modified its honor code to remove a pledge against engaging in political or anti-establishment activities. The ban was imposed on Aug 19 but was revoked after a review by the institute’s authority. PSF, a Left-leaning student group, has been active on campus since…
NCP functionary Nawab Malik’s son-in-law Sameer Khan was seriously injured after his driver accidentally crashed into him with an SUV outside a hospital in Kurla. The driver, Abdul Ansari, claimed he hit the accelerator instead of the brakes, causing the accident. Khan suffered a brain clot, fractures to his ribs, shoulder, and neck, and is…
The Karnataka government is taking a strong stand against the drug menace by forming a ministerial task force and planning to make drug peddling a non-bailable offence with strict punishments. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized a ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards drugs and highlighted the increasing concern of synthetic drugs in the state. The task force will…
In a disturbing cyberfraud case in Bengaluru, a 59-year-old executive was accused of money laundering by crooks who simulated a courtroom and conducted a fake online trial. They coerced him into transferring Rs 59 lakh to multiple accounts under the guise of a court order. The victim, KJ Rao, was threatened and surveilled through Skype…
After the Ganesh idol immersions in Hyderabad, there was heavy traffic congestion in various parts of the city, particularly around the lakes. Long queues formed at immersion sites, with some extending for over a kilometre. The situation was worsened as residents returned to the city after the festivals. Commuters, like software engineer Hemantha Nageshwar Rao,…
The Telangana government is taking steps to ensure the effective implementation of the newly unveiled MSME policy. They will be setting up a special steering committee under the industries minister to monitor the delivery of the policy and track its progress. The committee will include representatives from industry associations and will be led by a…
The NTR District Collector, Police Commissioner, and MLA held a meeting to ensure a smooth Dasara celebration at Sri Durga Malleswaraswamywarla Devasthanam in Vijayawada. They discussed arrangements to accommodate the large number of devotees expected to visit the temple during the 10-day festivities. Security measures and traffic management were also addressed. Suggestions were made to…
The NCP, led by Sharad Pawar, is gaining momentum ahead of the assembly elections in Maharashtra. Several BJP politicians, including those who had left the NCP with Ajit Pawar, are rejoining the party. Former BJP legislator Bapusaheb Pathare and former president of Jalgaon Zilla Parishad Dilip Khopade have joined the NCP, with Pathare expected to…
One of the three missing girls from the Nirbhaya centre in Palakkad has been found at her house. The girls, aged 14 and 17, went missing late at night and were not noticed by security guards. This is not the first time they have gone missing, but were previously found and given counseling at the…
Experts at a seminar in Ahmedabad highlighted the increasing prevalence of cyber fraud and social media crimes due to technological advancements. They stressed the need for education and legal awareness from a young age to build a safe society. Speakers emphasized the importance of cyber hygiene and immediate reporting of cyber frauds to a dedicated…