CHENNAI: As many as 56 (24%) of the newly elected MLAs out of 233 have serious criminal cases — including murder cases, attempted murder cases, crimes against women — pending against them, finds an analysis by Association for Democratic Reforms.While 19 out of 107 winning candidates from TVK have serious criminal cases against them, 14…
Gujarat has initiated battery energy storage systems with a total capacity of 870 MW at five locations across the state to strengthen grid stability and support the growing integration of renewable energy, PTI reported citing officials on Saturday.Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are used to store electricity generated from solar and other renewable sources and…
Virat Kohli and Prince Yadav (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Not just the fans, commentators or the Royal Challengers Bengaluru dugout, even Virat Kohli himself was left stunned after being bowled by an absolute beauty from Prince Yadav during the IPL 2026 clash between RCB and Lucknow Super Giants on Thursday. Prince dismissed Kohli for…
COIMBATORE: Coimbatore city police have arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly staging a video in which he acted like a “zombie” in a public place and posted it on social media.The accused has been identified as H Badhusa Khan from Karumbukadai in Coimbatore city.According to police, the accused recorded a video standing motionless and behaving…
Rajasthan Royals announce ‘Pink Promise Match’ on May 9 Rajasthan Royals will take the field in a special all-pink jersey during their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Saturday, but the occasion is about far more than just cricket. The match marks the Royals’ third annual ‘Pink Promise Match’, an initiative…
VCK says support to TVK aimed at preventing President’s rule, won’t affect DMK alliance NEW DELHI: Thol Thirumavalavan on Saturday defended his party’s decision to extend unconditional support to Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, saying the move was aimed at ensuring political stability in Tamil Nadu and preventing the possibility of President’s rule in the state.Speaking…
With another tax return filing season round the corner, it is pertinent for taxpayers to plan. (AI image) India’s personal tax compliance framework is undergoing a decisive transformation, driven by digitisation, pre-filled data integration, and the introduction of simplified tax regimes by the Indian Income tax department.The Income tax return (ITR) forms for FY 2025–26…
Pope Leo XIV has become an internet style sensation after a documentary clip showed him wearing crisp white Nike trainers with his papal cassock. This unexpected fashion choice, dubbed “Holy Drip,” has sparked widespread online discussion and praise for its modern, approachable image, contrasting with traditional papal attire. When people think of papal fashion, they…
NEW DELHI: Former West Bengal chief minister and All India Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Saturday appealed to opposition parties and student unions in the state to unite against the BJP after the saffron party formed its first government in West Bengal following its decisive victory in the recently concluded assembly elections.Addressing a small…
Irfan Khan Niazi (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricketer Irfan Khan Niazi was recently stopped by Pakistan traffic police for violating traffic rules after he was spotted travelling in his car without wearing a seat belt. Irfan, who recently represented the Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Pakistan Super League final against Peshawar Zalmi led by…