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Salem: Magudanchavadi sub-registrar and eight others were booked on Thursday for allegedly duping a landowner and fraudulently registering 10,000 sq ft of land in his friend’s name.S Murugan, of Indira Nagar near Vembadithalam, owned 15,000 sq ft of land. On Dec 16, 2025, Murugan’s friend Vellaiyan took him to the Magudanchavadi sub-registrar office. As Murugan was under the influence of alcohol, Vellaiyan made him sign several documents and registered 10,000 sq ft of Murugan’s land in his name. In a few days, Vellaiyan sold the land to Ayyanar and Prema, who were residents of the same area. When Murugan’s family…

Gurgaon: The city is likely to experience strong surface winds over the next three days, even as dry weather persists across Haryana, according to an India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast.The weather office said gusty winds were expected at isolated places in Haryana and Punjab due to a western disturbance moving across the middle tropospheric westerlies. While no rainfall warning was issued for the state, IMD cautioned that the wind conditions could affect daily activities, particularly in open areas and along major roads.Temperatures across Haryana rose slightly on Thursday. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 22.2°C, about 1.5°C higher than…

Imphal: The newly reinstated Manipur govt led by CM Yumnam Khemchand won the confidence of the Manipur assembly on Thursday through a voice vote on a motion moved by the chief minister.Amid opposition by Kuki-Zo groups to their MLAs taking part in govt formation, three Kuki-Zo MLAs, including Nemcha Kipgen, who was sworn in as a deputy chief minister on Wednesday, attended the 7th session of the 12th Manipur assembly virtually.Expressway Propylene Gas Crisis, New Labour Codes, Delhi’s 807 Gone Missing And MoreThe other two MLAs, LM Khaute and Ngursanglur Sanate, had physically attended the swearing-in ceremony of the new…

Belagavi: A 48-year-old pan shop owner died while being taken to hospital after he was allegedly assaulted by 4 youths for asking them to pay for two cigarettes and a water bottle they took from his shop. The incident occurred at Bodakenatti village in Belagavi taluk late Tuesday night.The deceased was identified as Yallappa Nayak. Police said the accused—Prajwal Patil, Nikhil Chougule, Vivek Chougule and Shridhar—were arrested by Kakati police.Expressway Propylene Gas Crisis, New Labour Codes, Delhi’s 807 Gone Missing And MoreAccording to police sources, the four youths, all residents of Kadoli village, were returning home after attending a village…

Kanpur: A history-sheeter allegedly stopped a constable returning after offering prayers on Tuesday night, demanded extortion money, assaulted him, and vandalised the vehicle he was travelling in, police said. The constable was rescued after PAC personnel intervened. The accused was arrested and sent to jail.The constable Arsh Malik, a resident of Kurirwana village in the Thana Chajlet area of Moradabad, is posted at Mahaula Jail in Etawah. He was returning in the jailer’s car after offering prayers at the city’s Raza Masjid.Expressway Propylene Gas Crisis, New Labour Codes, Delhi’s 807 Gone Missing And MoreAs the vehicle reached Kunaira turn in…

Sidhwan Bet (Ludhiana): Two men swept across the Satluj river during floods and later arrested in Pakistan, have been released after more than two and a half years. Recalling the ordeal they faced, 25-year-old Ratanpal of Khaira Mustarka and 26-year-old Harwinder Singh, a driver from Parjian Biharipur, said they are struggling to come to terms with the loss of close family members while they were lodged in Kot Lakhpat Jail, Lahore.According to the families, the two were swept away around July 26, 2023 in the Ferozepur stretch of the river and were arrested by Pakistan Rangers after reaching the other…

Bengaluru: The Karnataka high court, on Thursday, sent a notice to the state govt and the State Election Commission (SEC) in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by KE Kanthesh, son of former BJP leader KS Eshwarappa, seeking immediate elections to the Shivamogga Municipal Corporation.A division bench comprising chief justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Poonacha also ordered notice to the Shivamogga Municipal Corporation. The petitioner, who is an ex-zilla panchayat member from Holalkere, claimed that the last election to the Shivamogga Municipal Corporation was held on Aug 31, 2018, and it was the duty of the State…

Noida: A vacant plot between sectors 112 and 115, next to FNG road near Sorkha village, has become a health hazard due to years of accumulated sewer water, residents said. They alleged that the situation has not improved, with continued sewer overflow from Sorkha village and nearby sectors such as 112, 115 and 118 adding to the problem for several years. The plot, which residents said has around six feet of water, has no proper barricading or boundary wall.”The foul smell emanating from this stagnant water poses a serious health risk. With no barricading or boundary wall around the sewer-filled…

Pune: An IT engineer (34) from the Kesnand area of Wagholi lost over Rs26 lakh in online share-trading fraud.”He was added to a WhatsApp group, where share market investment tips were shared with the assurance of high returns. He transferred Rs26.55 lakh to multiple bank accounts through UPI and bank transfers between Aug and Oct last year. The accused later stopped responding to his calls and messages,” an officer said.The techie lodged a complaint at the Wagholi police station on Wednesday. Senior inspector Sangeeta Devkate of the Cyber police station said citizens continued to fall prey to such frauds despite…

Goa to host XIV Lusophone Film Festival with 20 films from Portuguese-speaking world PANAJI: The Consulate General of Portugal in Goa and Institute Camões Panaji is holding the XIV Lusophone Film Festival from February 6 to 15 in three states, Goa, Maharashtra, and Hyderabad. This year’s event includes 20 feature and short films of various genres, such as comedies, dramas, documentaries, and animated films, that portray some of the most striking cultural and civilisational aspects of the countries of the Portuguese-speaking domain.The inaugural ceremony will take place on February 6, at 6 pm, in Auditorium I of the Maquinez Palace,…