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The commander of an ethnic Armenian paramilitary unit fighting on the side of Russia in the war against Ukraine was killed in combat, the Kremlin-installed mayor of the occupied Ukrainian city of Horlivka said Monday. Hayk Gasparyan, who had commanded the Arbat Battalion since 2023, died earlier on Monday while carrying out a “combat mission,” Mayor Ivan Prikhodko wrote in a post on Telegram. He did not say where Gasparyan was killed or provide any other details. Born in the disputed South Caucasus territory of Karabakh, Gasparyan is believed to have been 34 at the time of his death.  The Arbat Battalion,…

Navi Mumbai: Forest minister Ganesh Naik has instructed the mayor, the deputy mayor and the governing party’s group leader in Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation to waive the three-fold property tax penalty imposed on ‘need-based houses’ in gaothans over unauthorised additional construction. He also sought that a panel be formed to present a white paper on the civic works undertaken in the last six years, when NMMC was under administrative rule. NMMC sources said the law allows enforcement of such a penalty and it has been imposed since Jan 2008. Its waiver will benefit over 75,000 property holders. At a meeting…

New Delhi: The govt is set to launch a facility that will allow consumers to directly buy and sell electricity among themselves, with the amount adjusted in their monthly power bills.Peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading under the India Energy Stack (IES) will enable electricity consumers and prosumers — consumers who also generate power through renewable sources such as rooftop solar — to trade surplus renewable energy directly with other consumers, including across state boundaries. The transactions will be facilitated through a trust-based digital framework to ensure a secure, verifiable and scalable P2P energy network.While the buyer will need a smart electricity…

Bengaluru: After facing strong pushback from apartment complexes, Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd (BSWML) is now planning to empanel four more vendors for bulk waste collection, while allowing the existing ones to continue operations.The move comes after BSWML notified Mukha Protein as the empanelled vendor for bulk waste collection for the north and east zones. Several apartment complexes received notices directing them to sign up with Mukha Protein and hand over their waste to it. Apartment complexes, however, raised concerns over a monopoly in bulk waste collection and pointed out that existing vendors were charging significantly lower rates.An RWA member…

Hyderabad: The Federation of Other Castes (OC) Social Welfare Associations has called for a Maha dharna on Feb 23 in Delhi with the demand for the creation of a separate national commission to effectively implement Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservations and political reservations for EWS.The federation’s national president, Poladi Rama Rao, invited Union minister Bandi Sanjay to the Maha dharna, on Sunday in Karimnagar, seeking his cooperation in meeting their demands. The minister also released the poster for the Maha dharna. During the preparatory meeting, Rama Rao stated that the economically weaker sections within the upper castes were unable to…

Chennai: Indiya Jananayaga Katchi (IJK) held its fourth state conference at Veppur in Cuddalore district on Sunday. The conference was held under the leadership of IJK founder Parivendhar, with BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran participating as a special guest. Chennai: Airport Chaos, Political Backlash Over Exam Cancel, Tech & Banking Highlights The conference adopted 11 resolutions, including one condemning the DMK govt for rampant corruption and another calling for the formation of a ‘NDA govt’ under the leadership of Edappadi K Palaniswami. Addressing the gathering, Parivendhar said, “For us, Bharat and Tamil Nadu are one and the same. If India…

Odisha chariots flagged off to fight against child marriage to the last mile Bhubaneswar: State Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy on Sunday flagged off the Bal Vivah Mukti Rath from the city and it will travel across the state until March 8 as part of the Centre’s 100-day intensive nationwide campaign to end child marriage.Designed to take the awareness drive to the most remote and marginalised communities, the Bal Vivah Mukti Rath will traverse accessible routes using four-wheelers, while motorcycle and cycle caravans will be deployed to reach villages with poor connectivity.Bhubaneswar: Maoist Couple Urges Peace, Asst Prof Suspended, Naveen Criticises…

NAMAKKAL: A Class III girl died on Monday after she fainted and fell ill while taking part in rehearsals for a cultural programme at a school in Namakkal district on Sunday.The deceased has been identified as nine-year-old Rakshita, daughter of Matheswaran and Dhanalakshmi of Kavundampalayam.The Kumaramangalam Panchayat Union, which was established in 1926, was to hold its centenary celebrations on Monday. Rakshita, who was taking part in the rehearsals for cultural programmes, fainted and developed rashes on her body. “She suffered seizures,” said a police official at the Tiruchengode rural police station. Her parents were called. She was taken to…

Imphal: In a rare gesture symbolising hopes of healing and reconciliation, Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand and two BJP legislators saw off fellow legislator Vungzagin Valte of the Kuki-Zo community at Imphal airport on Sunday, as he was airlifted to New Delhi for advanced medical treatment at a hospital in Gurugram.Valte, who represents Thanlon AC in Churachandpur district, had suffered grievous injuries after being attacked by a mob in Imphal’s Nagamapal area during the early days of the May 3, 2023, Manipur violence. Following prolonged treatment in Delhi, he had been staying in Churachandpur.Guwahati: Political Yatra, Booth- Level Campaign, Crime &…

Pune: A BJP office-bearer allegedly created a ruckus in the chamber of a senior civic official within two hours of the party’s mayor and deputy mayor taking charge at the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC).The office-bearer also abused and threatened the staff present with consequences, while pressuring officials to modify tender conditions for setting up a rehabilitation centre for beggars and homeless persons.Pune: Cong Urges Independence From NCP, Station Redevelopment Fast-Tracked, ₹61L Fraud and MoreThe official later approached the Sant Tukaramnagar police station, where a non-cognisable offence was registered against Popat Hazare, vice-president of the BJP’s Pimpri Chinchwad unit. Police…