Kanpur News: Banda groom swaps mandap for morcha over power bill, baraat lands at DM office | Kanpur News

KANPUR: Celebration turned to agitation on Monday when a groom in Banda, incensed by a power cut hours before his wedding, marched his baraat to the district magistrate’s office. Raising slogans, he demanded his electricity bill be waived, declaring, “This will be my wedding gift.”The incident took place in the Mataundh police station area, where…

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Shashi Tharoor Supports Satirical ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ Amid Account Withholding Controversy | India News

Image credit: PTI and X/@CJP_2029 NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor came out in support of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), questioning the withholding of its X account and calling it “disastrous and deeply unwise.”“I’m incredibly intrigued by the rise of #CockroachJantaParty, which has already reached more than 15 million (now over 19 million)…

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Jofra Archer IPL involvement in question as Michael Vaughan blasts ECB-BCCI deal

Rajasthan Royals’ Jofra Archer (PTI Photo) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has raised concerns over England’s handling of Jofra Archer’s availability, questioning whether centrally contracted players should be allowed to prioritise franchise commitments over Test cricket as England gear up for their home summer against New Zealand. Speaking on Cricbuzz, the former England captain highlighted…

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SC panel frames ICU norms for hospitals | India News

New Delhi: An expert committee formed by Supreme Court has laid down minimum standards for intensive care units (ICUs), defining what hospitals must have to qualify as possessing an ICU – covering infrastructure, equipment and staffing. The framework mandates a dedicated ICU space with access to emergency services, operation theatres and laboratories, along with power…

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Bengal votes amid sporadic incidents of violence in phase 1; candidates heckled – top developments | India News

NEW DELHI: The first phase of high-stakes assembly elections in West Bengal was marred with violence, allegations of voter intimidation and technical glitches.On the eve of polling day, crude bombs were allegedly hurled in Murshidabad, injuring at least one person.The victim told news agency ANI, “I had stepped out yesterday to offer Namaz at around…

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‘Kantara’ mimicry row: Court quashes FIR against Ranveer Singh, directs him to visit Chamundi temple within four weeks | Hindi Movie News

Amidst the success of ‘Dhurandhar 2’, Ranveer was in trouble for the ‘Kantara’ mimicry. An FIR was filed against the actor and Ranveer had later filed an apology affidavit. He also assured the court that he would be visiting the Chamundi temple and offer his apology. As per the latest update on the case, on…

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After ousting Didi’s govt in Bengal, BJP ends ‘Bhaipo tax’ on truckers

District magistrates were told to dismantle the illegal collection points JAMTARA: Bhaipo (nephew) tax. Danda tax. Bamboo barricades. Illegal nakas. Highway strongmen from alleged “syndicates” armed with sticks. For decades, drivers of commercial vehicles entering Bengal from Jharkhand said those words defined border crossings more than signboards or toll gates. Trucks slowed. Cash changed hands….

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