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Union defence minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh Lucknow: Hotel and restaurant owners in the state capital have raised strong objections to a steep increase in licence fees imposed by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, urging Defence minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh to intervene.A delegation of the Lucknow Hotel, Guest House and Restaurant Owners Association submitted a memorandum demanding immediate withdrawal of the revised fee structure to Singh on Sunday.The association, led by Surendra Sharma, called the civic body move to a five-fold increase in licence fees for hotels, restaurants and eateries “arbitrary and unjustified”.The traders further highlighted that the…
JAIPUR: City police Sunday arrested four men for sexually harassing a woman riding pillion on a motorcycle on April 9, after a video of the incident went viral on social media and triggered widespread outrage.Deputy commissioner of police (Jaipur South) Rajrishi Raj Varma identified the accused as Manraj Meena (24) and Sudama Meena (24), both residents of Ranipura village in Tonk district, Mahesh Banjara (19), also from Ranipura in Tonk, and Lokesh Banjara (21) from Kirtipura village in Dausa district.Officials said the accused deliberately targeted the woman with the intent to outrage her modesty and attempted to disrobe her while…
Nagpur: Squatters reclaimed footpaths near IT Park and VNIT within 24 hours of an anti-encroachment drive by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), exposing the civic body’s inability to sustain enforcement and prevent rapid reoccupation.The drive on Saturday, carried out following directives from Union minister Nitin Gadkari and mayor Neeta Thakre, saw officials remove food carts, stalls, and temporary structures, reiterating a zero-tolerance stance. However, a visit by TOI on Sunday afternoon found vendors back in full operation, with cooking setups, plastic seating, and crowds returning to the stretch.The IT Park–VNIT road has long functioned as an informal food hub, popular…
Kharagpur: Deleted voters in Kharagpur’s Ward No. 25 staged a protest outside the BJP district office on Sunday, demanding an apology from BJP candidate Dilip Ghosh after he referred to deleted voters as “anti-nationals” during campaigning.Protesters accused Ghosh — who served as Kharagpur Sadar MLA only from 2016 to 2019 before moving to Parliament — of returning after a decade’s absence only to brand them anti-nationals. “Our fathers’ and grandfathers’ names are on the voter list and we were born here — how did we become anti-nationals?” said one protester. Ward No. 25 alone has seen 353 deletions.The protest followed…
An ankle issue prevented Virat Kohli from returning to the field in the second innings on Sunday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Mumbai Indians in Mumbai. Speaking after the match, which RCB won, skipper Rajat Patidar gave fans an update, revealing that Kohli’s injury wasn’t serious.Rajat Patidar gave a update on Virat Kohli’s injury. (PTI)Kohli struggled to maintain his usual rhythm in the match, registering 50 off 38 balls, at a strike rate of 131.58. He was striking at well above 150 in his last three innings.Also Read: Ravi Shastri goes bonkers after Hardik Pandya hits boundary towards ‘Ravi…
Jamie Maclaren, right, celebrates Mohun Bagan’s opening goal with Dimitri Petratos. | Photo Credit: PTI Mohun Bagan Super Giant produced a spectacular late comeback to defeat Punjab FC 3-2, thanks to an added-time winner, in an exciting ISL-12 fixture at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Sunday.Punjab struck first in the 12th minute through Daniel Ramirez, who calmly finished from close range after receiving a cross from Mohammad Uvais. Bagan responded strongly and found the equaliser in the 29th as Jamie Maclaren capitalised on a clever assist from Robson Robinho.In the second half, even as the contest reach a higher…
Each zodiac sign has its own set of traits that help define personalities and set them apart. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what the universe has planned for you at the start of the day? Keep reading to find out if today will be lucky for you. ARIES Finding joy in the little things is what love is all about today. Whether you’re in a relationship or meeting someone new, express love by being kind and caring. Don’t forget to appreciate the small moments—they matter the most. Remind yourself that the seemingly unimportant things in everyday life are what…
Updated on: Apr 13, 2026 9:07:32 AM ISTThe National Stock Exchange building in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.India’s stock market is poised to open lower today as crude oil surged above $100 a barrel after US-Iran peace talks failed to make progress. At 8:54 am, GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 23,746.00, indicating that the benchmark Nifty 50 will open about 1.26% below Friday’s close of 24,050.60.Both equity benchmarks — NSE Nifty 50 and S&P BSE Sensex —rose about 6% last week, posting their best showing in over five years as investors took comfort from a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, but negotiations…
In a heartfelt homage to the beloved Asha Bhosle, who left us at the age of 92, Riteish Deshmukh has decided to push back the release of the anthem ‘Chhatrapati’ from his eagerly awaited film ‘Raja Shivaji’. Initially slated for April 13, 2026, the launch will now be postponed to honor the legendary vocalist’s remarkable legacy. Read on to know more in detail. Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92 on April 12, 2026. Her demise left everyone in a state of shock, and tributes poured in on social media. Amidst this, the makers of Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Raja…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday extended heartfelt greetings to the people on the occasion of Baisakhi, wishing prosperity, good health and renewed energy in their lives. Sharing a post on X, Shah conveyed his wishes and highlighted the spirit of the festival, which is celebrated with enthusiasm across northern India, especially in Punjab.”Heartfelt greetings to all on the sacred festival of Baisakhi. May this festival of enthusiasm and joy bring prosperity and good health to your life, and may it infuse happiness, peace, and new energy–I offer this wish. Lakh-Lakh Congratulations to all on the sacred festival of…