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Hyderabad: Residents of Ward-8 in Secunderabad Cantonment have submitted a formal petition to multiple authorities through email, including the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, the Union ministry of defence, and senior defence estate officials, seeking a special audit and criminal investigation into alleged revenue leakage and regulatory violations within the Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB). According to the petition, residents allege that the SCB engineering department has been maintaining what they describe as a “dual-record system,” where sanctioned building plans indicate compliance with approved land use, setbacks, and height restrictions, while actual constructions on the ground significantly deviate from those…

Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin on Sunday reiterated DMK govt’s commitment to protect Hindu temple properties, stating that 8,106 acres of temple lands worth 8,400 crore were retrieved from encroachers. At International Vallalar Conference organized by the Hindu religious and charitable endowments department in Chennai, he said renovation works were carried out in 12,000-odd temples at a cost of 8,100 crore. While the DMK govt was upholding saint Vallalar’s humanitarian philosophy, there are divisive forces which are attempting to distort it, Stalin charged. Chennai Rs5000 Bonanza, Rail Upgrade, Death Cases, Gis Reform”The state would firmly uphold Vallalar’s message of…

Gandhinagar: Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah on Sunday rolled out India’s 1st Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) based public distribution system at an event in Gandhinagar.Speaking at the event, during which a ‘Grain ATM’ was also inaugurated, Shah said both initiatives would ensure complete transparency and eliminate corruption in foodgrain distribution. He expressed confidence that the CBDC-based system would be implemented across all states in the coming years, strengthening food security and safeguarding the rights of the poor. Ahmedabad Tiger Airlift, Family Reunion, Drug Seizure, Legal WinThe system introduces subsidy transfers through the RBI-authorized CBDC platform. The system…

Prayagraj: After a gap of 5 years, 387 rural link roads spanning across Phaphamau, Phulpur, Handia and Soraon assembly constituencies will be renovated with Governor Anandiben Patel giving nod to the proposal sent by the public works department (PWD) four montsh ago.A budget of Rs 56.86 crore has also been released for the project. The responsibility for executing the works is assigned to PWD’s construction division 4 (Kumbh Mela). The division initiated the tender process and aims to complete it by Feb 20. According to officials, once agencies are selected, the renovation work will be completed within 4 months. The…

The MoU signing ceremony in IIT Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar: IIT Bhubaneswar recently signed an MoU with Gujarat Mineral Research Industrial Consultancy Society (GMRICS) to strengthen long-term academic and research collaboration in geology, mining, mineral exploration and allied earth sciences.Under the five-year agreement, the two institutions will establish a strategic partnership in research, education and training, with a focus on collaborative research projects, knowledge exchange, capacity building and skill development in line with the National Education Policy-2020.Bhubaneswar Sports Debut, Child Rescue, Budget Nod, Mob Arrests, Bird ExitAs part of the collaboration, GMRICS will facilitate industrial training, internships, field-based research and hands-on exposure…

Coimbatore: Defence minister Rajnath Singh said a society governed by fear cannot remain secure in the long run and that only a fearless society can build a strong nation.Speaking at the 32nd Mahashivaratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore on Sunday evening, he said fearlessness is not merely the outcome of physical power but is rooted in a strong spiritual core that steadies individuals and, by extension, the nation.He noted that the armed forces serve people during crises with humanitarian assistance and empathy, reflecting a protective spirit, while also retaining the capability to respond with intensity when required.…

Gurgaon: The forest department has sealed 24 wood-based industries, which were allegedly operating illegally, in the Punhana range of Haryana’s Nuh district over “violations” of the licensing regime laid down by Supreme Court to regulate such units and curb illegal tree felling.According to forest department records, 265 saw machines are operating across Nuh district, many of them allegedly in violation of norms. The Punhana area emerged as a hotspot, with officials identifying more than 30 units operating illegally, of which 24 are now sealed.Divisional forest officer (Nuh) Rajkumar said, “Wood-based industries must obtain a valid licence. Mere registration with other…

Guwahati: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) held the inaugural ceremony of the AIU East Zone Inter University Handball Tournament 2025-26 at its sports complex, formally launching an inter-university championship conducted under the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).The tournament drew participation from nearly 50 universities, with about 75 teams from across the East Zone taking part.PM Highlights Union Budget, Rahul Gandhi-Amit Shah Clash, India-Pak T20 Showdown And MoreWailadmiki Shylla, minister of health and family welfare, home (passport), sports and youth affairs, attended as the chief guest. Source link

Noida: Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has intensified enforcement across multiple sectors.Close to 100 ex-servicemen will now curb illegal mining and unauthorised construction in YEIDA area.Officials said 85 retired servicemen were already stationed in sectors 18, 20, 21, 22D, 22E, 24, 24A, 28, 29, 32 and 33 to monitor illegal mining. The authority has deployed 10 additional retired defence personnel in sectors 5, 8, 8D, 9 and 11, taking the total strength to nearly 100.To ensure better coordination, YEIDA will create a dedicated WhatsApp group for real-time information sharing among departments to facilitate swift demolition drives and tighter monitoring.Additional…

Pune: Alandi, one of Maharashtra’s most revered pilgrimage centres and home to the samadhi of Sant Dnyaneshwar, witnessed an unusual but telling social transition this year, as over a 100 couples chose to marry on Valentine’s Day, setting aside the traditional ‘muhurat’ associated with astrology.Local marriage registration offices and private halls reported an unprecedented surge in weddings on Feb 14, marking the first time such a trend was recorded in the otherwise deeply traditional temple town.According to officials at the Alandi marriage registration office, the rush was noticeable from early morning. With no auspicious marriage muhurat listed in the Hindu…