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New Delhi: Hinting at a leadership change in the Pushkar Singh Dhami-led Uttarakhand government can land one in trouble. In a move that has triggered a political row in the BJP-ruled state, the Uttarakhand Police has said action will be taken against those spreading rumours about a change of guard in the state, saying such misinformation disrupts the ongoing relief and rescue operations and affects the overall government functioning. The Dehradun police last week registered a case against unnamed suspects on a complaint by a ruling BJP leader, triggering an Opposition backlash with the Congress attacking the government over what they…

Move adds to mounting troubles for Reliance Communications amidst insolvency proceedingsIn a major development, Bank of Baroda (BoB) has declared the loan accounts of Reliance Communications (RCom) and its former Director Anil Ambani as ‘fraud’. The classification pertains to loans taken before the company entered the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.Also Read:Bengaluru police tighten rental rules for foreign nationals, Whitefield in focusRCom, now managed by Resolution Professional Anish Niranjan Nanavaty, has clarified that these loans must be resolved through a resolution plan or liquidation under IBC rules. A plan approved by creditors is…

Former New Zealand legend Ross Taylor has officially come out of retirement and will now represent Samoa in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup Asia-East Asia Pacific Qualifier. The tournament, scheduled for October in Oman, serves as the final stage in Samoa’s bid to qualify for the Men’s T20 World Cup next year. Taylor, who last played for New Zealand in April 2022, had to complete the mandatory three-year cooling-off period to be eligible to represent another nation. With that period now over, he qualifies to play for Samoa, thanks to his mother’s Samoan heritage. The 41-year-old confirmed the news…

Macron says 26 countries commit to Ukraine ceasefire deployment Paris, Sep 5 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 countries, mostly European, have formally pledged to deploy troops as part of a future Russian-Ukrainian ceasefire, though not directly on the front line. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference following the meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing,” Macron said the countries would contribute to a “reassurance force” that could deploy troops in Ukraine or provide support on land, at sea, or in the air. He added after the summit, participants held a call with US…

The Karnataka Cabinet decided to withdraw 60 cases lodged against various activists, political workers, and the general public lodged in the past, during its meeting held Thursday. Of the 60, 11 were related to the protests held following the arrest of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar in September 2019 by the Enforcement Directorate. The cases were registered at Kanakapura, Sathanur and Kodihalli police stations of Ramanagar (now Bengaluru South) district. The accused in the cases were booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act. Story continues below…

Trump appeals US Supreme Court to rule on legality of tariffs New York, Sep 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to swiftly overturn a lower court decision that found many of his sweeping tariffs illegal. The petition comes after the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on Friday ruled in a 7-4 vote that Trump overstepped his authority when he implemented the tariffs on nearly all trading partners through an emergency economic powers act, saying his action did not fall within the president’s mandate and that imposing tariffs was “a core Congressional…

Seven-point checklist for landlords to ensure accountability, document verification, and safetyWhy the Guidelines Were IntroducedBengaluru, India’s Silicon Valley, attracts thousands of foreign students, IT professionals, and entrepreneurs every year. Many rent homes near IT hubs, but police note cases where foreign nationals overstayed without valid documents, creating legal and security risks. To prevent such issues, officials have introduced clear rental rules for landlords.Also Read:Bengaluru gets cabinet nod for 37 km double-decker metro corridor…details insideWhitefield in the SpotlightThe advisory places special attention on Whitefield, one of Bengaluru’s busiest IT corridors. With its large international community, from software engineers to entrepreneurs, the…

Awami League expresses concern over Bangladeshs future under Yunus regime Dhaka, Sep 5 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League has raised serious concerns about the country’s future, asserting that it is gripped by political and economic instability under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, which is affecting the lives of millions. Slamming the Yunus regime, the party said, “Responsibility for this situation lies squarely with the current leadership. Even after a year in power, the interim government has failed to establish political stability. Instead, fresh crises keep emerging. The same administration that branded itself as a ‘reformer’ has presided over the lowest economic…

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Police in Portugal said Friday that 11 of the 16 people killed when a streetcar derailed were foreigners, as an initial investigative report examining what caused the popular Lisbon tourist attraction to crash was delayed by a day.The dead included five Portuguese nationals, three British citizens, two Canadians, two South Koreans, one American, one French, one Swiss and one Ukrainian, police said in a statement.A German man also thought to have died in Wednesday’s crash was found to be in a Lisbon hospital, police said. It didn’t provide an explanation for the error.The list of nationalities…

India’s grand jewellery & bridal exhibition from Sept 5–7 at Tripuravasini, Palace GroundsFor Bengalureans who love jewellery, this week promises a sparkling treat. The JITO Zewar Jewellery Expo, one of the country’s grandest showcases of ornaments and bridal wear, is being held from September 5 to 7 at Tripuravasini, Palace Grounds.Also Read:Bengaluru gets cabinet nod for 37 km double-decker metro corridor…details insideThe expo brings together a spectacular range of gold, diamond, polki and temple jewellery, blending timeless heritage with contemporary designs. Alongside, visitors can explore an exclusive bridal wear collection, making it a one-stop destination for wedding shopping ahead of…