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MCG, Gurgaon’s largest civic body, has the fewest accounts among the five at just 11% of the district total (13) Gurgaon: Months after the alleged Rs 590-crore IDFC First Bank municipal deposit scam exposed weaknesses in the handling of public money, internal govt records show Haryana’s urban local bodies (ULB) department is still struggling to enforce basic financial safeguards across municipalities.Documents reviewed by TOI show that in May and June, the finance and ULB departments directed municipalities to shut down excess bank accounts, explain unauthorised ones, reconcile financial records, and justify why hundreds of crores in public funds remained parked…
Guwahati: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday criticised what he described as “left-liberal” politics, alleging that such groups routinely oppose development projects, and said states must embrace “competitive federalism” to secure greater support from the Centre.Replying to the discussion on the Budget 2026-27 in the assembly , Sarma said people need better hospitals, roads, irrigation facilities and agricultural development, but alleged that certain groups oppose projects wherever they are proposed. “Left-liberal people try to oppose every development initiative. We need hospitals, roads, irrigation and agriculture, but whenever a project comes up, they resist it,” he said.Sarma said Assam cannot afford…
Kanpur: Kanpur Dehat police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested an eight-month-pregnant woman on charges of cyber fraud, alleging she hacked mobile phones and siphoned money from victims’ bank accounts by sending malicious links.The accused has been identified as Rukhsana, wife of Mohammad Arif, a resident of Makarandpur Kahinjari in the Rasoolabad area, said crime branch inspector Shailendra Singh.“A case has been registered against her under relevant legal provisions,” Singh said.Investigators alleged that Rukhsana targeted people by sharing links to the AnyDesk app.Police said that after victims clicked the link and entered information, bank-related details were obtained and funds were…
An elephant calf is trying to climb out of the pit and rejoin its mother Madikeri: An elephant calf got separated from its mother and fell into a water pit in Nalvattekare village of Nellihudikeri on Tuesday night.The calf, believed to be about five years old, reportedly fell into a small pit dug for a piggery around 8.30 pm. After the calf fell into the pit, its mother spent nearly an hour trying to rescue it. Residents later alerted the forest department about the incident.By the time forest department officials and staff reached the spot, the calf had managed to…
Noida: The district consumer disputes redressal commission (DCDRC) has directed Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) to refund Rs 2.8 lakh to a flat buyer, along with 6% annual interest, after the Authority failed to deliver a flat under its 2014 housing scheme.Buyer Omveer Singh approached the consumer forum after the Yamunotri Housing Scheme failed to take off and possession of his allotted flat was never handed over. In his complaint against YEIDA, Singh said he had applied under the scheme on Nov 28, 2014. He said he was allotted an 880 square feet, 2BHK flat in Greater Noida’s Sector…
Kolhapur: Fans in Kolhapur are revelling in the underdog stories that unfolded in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They saluted Cabo Verde when it drew with Spain, fought Uruguay to a draw powered by their 40-year-old goalkeeper Josimar José Évora Dias’s (Vozinha) heroics, admired Curacao’s World Cup debut, praised DR Congo’s 1-1 draw against Portugal and Egypt’s rise to the knockout stage.The city has an underdog football story of its own that goes back to 1936. War clouds were gathering over Europe when Major Dhyan Chand’s hockey team defeated Germany to win the gold medal in the Berlin Olympics. A…
Canacona: Abhida Barretto’s achievement has stirred pride across Canacona. A resident of Muthal-Sadolxem, the 23-year-old has obtained an MBBS degree from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, and a commission into the Indian Army as a lieutenant and medical officer.Her story began far from any military tradition. Barretto comes from a non-military background, yet a moment from her school years stayed with her — seeing an army officer in uniform and feeling a pull toward that life of discipline and purpose. The idea took clearer shape in Class XII, when her teachers introduced her to AFMC, a route that offered…
Bathinda: Barnala police on Wednesday arrested AAP sarpanch Manpreet Kaur of Hero Kalan village in Mansa district for allegedly duping a Barnala resident of Rs 36 lakh on the pretext of sending his son abroad on a student visa.According to police, complainant Avtar Singh alleged that he was introduced to Sony, who ran an immigration firm and claimed to have sent hundreds of youths, mainly to Canada. Sony allegedly promised to secure a student visa for Avtar’s son, Jaspinder Singh, and collected ₹36 lakh, including college fees. The accused family also allegedly offered to transfer a piece of land as…
Lucknow: The disappearance of an 18-year-old youth from Saadatganj has turned into a murder probe after police alleged he was left to die following a motorcycle crash in neighbouring Barabanki by people known to him.Saadatganj police on Tuesday arrested Muskan alias Syed Afreen, 21, a bar dancer, and her husband Sumit Gupta alias Golu, 26, a milk seller, in connection with the death of Mohammad Saif. A 17-year-old juvenile has also been taken into protective custody under provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act.Saif was reported missing on June 17 after he failed to return home. Investigators said technical surveillance, including…
Patna: Two minor sisters from Nalanda were rescued from a hotel in the Jakkanpur police station area on Wednesday after they were allegedly lured to Patna, police said. A youth from Nalanda was arrested during the raid and later sent to judicial custody.The action was taken as part of a crackdown on alleged sex rackets and other suspicious activities in the area. Police said the girls’ family members were informed after the rescue and reached the police station soon thereafter.According to the family, the sisters had been missing since Tuesday morning. Despite extensive searches, their whereabouts remained unknown until police…