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Hyderabad: An Andhra Pradesh police inspector has done the unthinkable and served Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu a legal notice, seeking a public apology and compensation of Rs 1.45 crore for “defamatory remarks” connecting him to the murder of former minister Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy in 2019.Jogi Sankaraiah, a Circle Inspector (CI) with the state police’s Kurnool Range, says he was forced to take this step as the chief minister was “repeatedly making false, malicious, and defamatory statements” against him with reference to Reddy’s murder case. He said the CBI charge sheet had only named him as a witness in the case.…

New Delhi: Gearing up for assembly elections in several states, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday appointed Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Bhupender Yadav as the election incharges for Bihar and West Bengal respectively.Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Keshav Prasad Maurya, and Union Minister C.R. Paatil will serve as co-incharges for Bihar, while former Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb, currently the Lok Sabha MP from Tripura West, will serve as the co-incharge for West Bengal. BJP MP and national vice-president Baijayant Panda has been made the incharge for Tamil Nadu. Union Minister of State Murlidhar Mohol has been…

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday orally observed that it was inclined to grant a full stay on the order banning bike taxis, noting that the State had yet to frame a policy in this regard. The court was hearing a petition by major app-based aggregators such as ANI Technologies, the holding company of OLA Cabs, in the context of an April order of the Karnataka High Court that directed that aggregators cannot operate in the state unless the government notifies relevant guidelines under Section 93 of the Motor Vehicles Act. Appearing before a division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu…

The state finance department has rolled out draft rules to auction unused CL-2 and CL-9 liquor licenses, aiming to raise ₹500 crore for welfare schemes and major projects.In a major push to raise additional revenue, the Karnataka finance department has unveiled draft rules to auction 579 inactive liquor licenses across the state. The move is expected to generate around ₹500 crore, providing much-needed funds for welfare guarantee schemes and the Krishna Upper Stage-3 project.Also Read:Bengaluru traffic police announce U-turn closure at Whitefield Hope Farm to ease congestionThe licenses up for auction include CL-2 (retail liquor outlets), CL-9 (bar and restaurant…

MapmyIndia has launched a set of groundbreaking features on its flagship Mappls app, making it the first navigation app in India to offer AI-powered live traffic signal timers. This new functionality, developed in collaboration with the Bengaluru Traffic Police and Arcadis, is now available for iOS users, with Android support coming soon. The addition aims to enhance the commuting experience by providing real-time updates on traffic signal status, improving travel efficiency.Also read: World AI Summit 2025 kicks off in Bengaluru tomorrow, focusing on inclusive and responsible AI future Two other innovative featuresAlongside the traffic signal timers, the app introduces two other…

Abhishek Sharma has been in sensational form during the Asia Cup 2025, already etching his name in the tournament’s history books. The 25-year-old has become only the second cricketer in T20 Asia Cup history to score back-to-back half-centuries, matching a record previously held by Virat Kohli in the 2022 edition. Kohli had achieved consecutive fifties against Pakistan and Hong Kong, setting a high benchmark for consistency and impact. Sharma’s Record-Equalling Feat In India’s Super 4 clash against Bangladesh, Sharma smashed a blistering 75 off 37 balls, including five towering sixes, to guide India to a commanding total. His aggressive approach…

Though REX and Osprey did not launch the dogecoin ETF under the new ruleset, instead taking an alternative route involving separate legal provisions to ensure it won the race to market, analysts expect the SEC’s new listing standards to tee up a proliferation of crypto ETFs in the US. Under the ruleset, any crypto coin already listed on a market—like Coinbase Derivatives—that participates in the Intermarket Surveillance Group, a network of organizations that monitors for fraudulent activity, would automatically qualify for the ETF treatment.“It’s a spaghetti cannon. They’re going to cook up all these ETFs—whether levered versions, inverse, or pure…

MGM As Benjamin Franklin famously wrote, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” While many actors are immortalized through their work on the stage and screen, they are no exception to this rule. What you may not know is that some actors have met the exact same fate as one of the characters they played, whether they died in an accidental shooting, passed away from the same illness, or simply had the misfortune of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. We’ve…

In a major leap forward for Bengaluru’s metro expansion, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has awarded the contract for the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) system for the Phase 2A and 2B corridors. This contract, given to a leading international firm, is a critical step in the ongoing development of the city’s metro infrastructure.Also read: Bengaluru: KIA urges passengers to arrive early amid festive rush and heightened securityThe Phase 2A corridor, stretching from Silk Board to KR Puram, and Phase 2B, connecting KR Puram to the Kempegowda International Airport, are key projects aimed at enhancing Bengaluru’s public transportation system.…

ThiruvanananthapuramSeptember 25, 2025 03:46 PM IST First published on: Sep 25, 2025 at 03:43 PM IST Days after Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi and former Congress president Sonia Gandhi visited Wayanad, represented by Priyanka Gandhi in the Lower House of Parliament, the party’s district president has resigned from the post. Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Sunny Joseph told the media on Thursday that Wayanad District Congress Committee (DCC) president N D Appachan has voluntarily submitted his resignation, and the letter has been handed over to the All India Congress Committee (AICC) for action. Appachan, a former legislator, however,…