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Maharashtra Transport Minister Anil Parab (File Photo)

Plea in Bombay HC alleging corruption by Maharashtra Transport Minister Anil Parab, seeks central probeSubscriber Only

September 16, 2021 02:10 IST

Suspended official accuses Transport Minister, six others of corruption in transfers, postings in RTOs

The division bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh, in the order, noted that the Union government has been writing letter after letter but no reply has been given by the Delhi government. (File)

HC pulls up Delhi govt for delay in construction of Najafgarh hospitalSubscriber Only

September 16, 2021 07:52 IST

The observation came after Centre told the court that 80 per cent of the construction has been completed but Delhi government has failed to grant “forest clearance” since December 2018 despite a detailed correspondence in this regard.

CM Basavaraj Bommai recently directed the movement of files and the number of levels at which the files are handled to be reduced. (File photo)

Karnataka government orders movement of all files and letters through e-officeSubscriber Only

September 16, 2021 07:18 IST

The movement of all files and letters of the government of Karnataka should be only through e-office, a software developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC), from October 1, the order stated.

On Wednesday, the CM constituted a committee to study the situation and suggest measures to be taken to help Hyderabad Metro Rail. (File photo)

Telangana government sets up committee to bail out Hyderabad Metro from lossesSubscriber Only

September 15, 2021 19:08 IST

In June, the HMR reported more than Rs 1,700 crore losses and on June 25, L&T CEO and MD S N Subramaniam met Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao and discussed the matter.

Sonu Sood released a statement on social media after the IT raids (File)

I-T dept surveys 6 premises linked to Sonu SoodSubscriber Only

September 15, 2021 21:02 IST

The sources said the department is looking into a land deal between Sonu Sood's firm and a real estate company in Lucknow following complaints of alleged tax evasion.

The police then contacted the local police in Kolar and were informed about the robbery of mobile phones from Mulbagal – Kolar highway on August 5.

Mumbai: Two members of interstate highway robbery gang arrestedSubscriber Only

September 15, 2021 18:34 IST

As per a crime branch officer, their alleged role in three other highway robberies worth crores of rupees in various states have come to the fore after the arrest of the two accused persons, identified as Ritesh Kasera and Vijay Shetty.

DU reopens doors for practical classes, but attendance thin on day 1Subscriber Only

September 16, 2021 07:47 IST

In a university where most colleges have more than half their students coming from outside Delhi, many are waiting for a further easing of restrictions and for certainty that this reopening will continue.

The health department also said that “the final cause of death among these children can only be commented upon after completion of an Epidemiological Investigation”. (Express Photo by Pavneet Singh Chadha)

Fever deaths among children in Haryana’s Palwal may be due to contamination of drinking water: SurveySubscriber Only

September 15, 2021 18:21 IST

Recently, the district recorded deaths of seven children, including two kids below five years of age, at Chilli and Chilla villages.

In October 2018, the DULT had introduced a permit system for fourth-generation, dockless Public Bicycle Sharing System in Bengaluru. (File)

DULT calls operators to set up bicycle sharing network under ‘Trin Trin’ initiative in BengaluruSubscriber Only

September 16, 2021 07:30 IST

The DULT has released the notification with the expectation that the ongoing Namma Metro and suburban rail projects would spur residents to shift from private vehicles to public transport.

According to a recent study, 86 per cent of school children travel less than five kilometres to reach their schools in the city while 58 per cent of them walk to schools. (PTI)

Bengaluru: Web-based GIS system to make commute safer for school-goers

September 16, 2021 07:30 IST

According to Safer Access to Schools' inventors World Resources Institute (WRI) India and Underwriters Laboratories, the tool is expected to help policymakers make informed decisions.

The latest report of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has been a mixed bag for Himachal Pradesh. (File Photo)

Mumbai ranks fifth among 19 major cities in recording crime cases: NCRBSubscriber Only

September 15, 2021 17:07 IST

Majority of crimes related to lockdown violations; only cybercrimes and motor-vehicle thefts rose in 2020

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After Bengaluru and Hubballi-Dharwad, DULT to implement bus priority lane in Kalaburagi soonSubscriber Only

September 16, 2021 07:29 IST

DULT, along with Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) and the urban local body, has decided to create the lane to provide sustainable transport mode in the Kalaburagi city, according to DULT officials.

Sidhu silent on Amarinder’s ‘lift dharna’ remark to farmersSubscriber Only

September 15, 2021 17:13 IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu said Badals were the architects behind the Centre’s “black” farm laws.

Electronic city flyover in Bengaluru (PTI)

Bengaluru: Bike falls from flyover after speeding car rams into it, 2 dead

September 16, 2021 07:28 IST

The incident took place around 9:20 pm when the duo was waiting at the parking bay of the flyover towards Hosur end on a bike.

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Delhi to earn Rs 10,000 crore revenue under new excise policy, says Manish SisodiaSubscriber Only

September 16, 2021 07:42 IST

“The government had expected the rise in excise revenue to be around Rs 2,500 crore, but the increase after bidding is now expected to be around Rs 3,500 crore,” Manish Sisodia said.

On Sunday, 19-year-old Dhanush from Mettur near Salem, and on Tuesday, 17-year-old student Kanimozhi from Ariyalur allegedly died by suicide for reasons suspected to be the same.

Another NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Tamil Nadu, third in four daysSubscriber Only

September 15, 2021 18:53 IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin Wednesday tweeted a message requesting students to stay strong, and assuring them that the government will not give up its effort to have the entrance exam scrapped in the state.

Priyanka Tibrewal files nomination for Bhabanipur Assembly constituency. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

ECI serves notice to BJP Bhabanipur candidate Priyanka Tibrewal over violation of Covid protocolsSubscriber Only

September 16, 2021 04:48 IST

The Bhabanipur constituency Returning Officer has sought a response from Tibrewal by 5 pm Wednesday as to why permission for her further rallies shouldn't be denied.

The penguin chicks at the zoo on Wednesday. (Express photo byPradip Das)

Mumbai: 2 new additions to penguin colony bring cheer to Byculla zooSubscriber Only

September 16, 2021 01:31 IST

The penguins, based on their attributes, are all named after popular cartoon characters — Donald, Daisy, Popeye, Olive, Flipper, Bubble and Mr Molt. They were brought to the zoo in 2016 from Seoul.

FIR against UP Cong chief Lallu, others in connection with Lucknow silent protest

UP elections: Congress seeks Rs 11,000 donation with applications from ticket aspirantsSubscriber Only

September 16, 2021 05:36 IST

In the application pro forma sent to each district unit, the party has sought the details of the transferred amount along with information about an applicant’s political background, social media presence — including the number of their Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube followers, and since when they have been active on these platforms — caste, and details of any cases or convictions.

SC unhappy over “hurried” appointment of acting NCLAT Chairperson

September 15, 2021 14:34 IST

The Centre on Saturday approved the proposal for appointment of eight Judicial members and 10 Technical members in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

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Delhi: DDMA permits exhibitions, schools to remain shut for up to class 8Subscriber Only

September 15, 2021 14:22 IST

While places of worship are open, devotees and visitors have not been allowed to enter yet.

Guj: After heavy rains in Saurashtra, several villages marooned, over 150 roads including highways blocked

September 15, 2021 14:18 IST

According to officials, 48 villages in Rajkot, Jamnagar and Porbandar were likely to be affected due to the outflow of a large amount of water into the rivers from three major dams in those districts.

The plea added the provisions “impermissibly encroach on the scope of the Delhi Legislative Assembly’s core legislative functions by interfering with the power of the Assembly..." (file photo)

In plea before SC, Delhi govt says Centre giving more powers to L-G violates basic structure of ConstitutionSubscriber Only

September 15, 2021 18:43 IST

Approaches top court against amendments to GNCTD Act, says they ‘overturn constitutionally stipulated balance between’ Delhi govt and Centre.

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HC quashes cheating cases filed against actor Sahil Khan on complaint by Ayesha Shroff

September 15, 2021 14:16 IST

A bench of Justices S S Shinde and N J Jamadar quashed the two FIRs which were registered by the Bandra police, after Khan's lawyer and Ayesha Shroff told the court on Wednesday that they had settled the dispute between them amicably.

Dr. Narendra Dabholkar, founder president of Maharashtra Andhashrddha Nirmoolan Samiti, during an interaction at Express Office in 2011. (Express File Photo by Sandeep Daundkar)

Dabholkar murder case: Court frames charges against five accused, they plead not guiltySubscriber Only

September 15, 2021 20:52 IST

Dr Dabholkar, a rationalist and founder of the anti-superstition organisation Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti, was shot dead by two assailants while he was on a morning walk on the V R Shinde Bridge in the heart of Pune, on August 20 in 2013.

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