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New Delhi: The anger that followed Diljit Dosanjh’s concert in Oct 2024 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN) was visceral. Athletes spoke of damaged equipment, compromised training spaces and a growing fear that sport was being treated as collateral damage in the rush to monetise iconic venues. As India’s concert economy expands and large-scale live events become a regular feature at major venues, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has moved to ensure that sport doesn’t lose primacy. The concerts scheduled at the JLN stadium this Feb are unfolding under a recalibrated regime. Non-sporting events are permitted only after it…

Bengaluru: Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has formed a two-member committee of retired district judges to inquire into the removal of alleged encroachments at Thanisandra village in Arkavathi Layout.In a Jan 29 public notice, BDA said it appointed the committee to examine whether due procedure was followed during the Jan 8 demolition drive in which around 22 ‘illegal structures’ on two acres were cleared.Bengaluru: Shocking Murder, Road Rage, Bandh NormalcyResidents said they had bought the sites through agents, triggering fresh concerns over alleged illegal property transactions, similar to irregularities earlier flagged in the Kogilu Layout case.BDA officials earlier told TOI that…

Hyderabad: The forest department has stepped up surveillance following reports of tiger movement in and around Arepally village in Siddipet district. According to officials, fresh pug marks of the tiger were identified about two kilometres northwest of the location where the animal was sighted earlier. The discovery has heightened concerns, prompting authorities to intensify monitoring and tracking operations to ensure public safety.To prevent any untoward incidents, officials have deployed round-the-clock surveillance measures. Thermal imaging drones are being used continuously to track the animals’ movements, particularly at night. These advanced technologies are helping officials monitor the situation in real time and…

Chennai: The DMK front’s statewide protest against the “neglect” of Tamil Nadu in the Union Budget, turned out to be a show of strength and solidarity of the alliance.In the 1,500-odd places where the protests were organised across the state, cadres and local leaders of all the parties in the DMK front took part. In Chennai, leaders of TNCC, MDMK, VCK, CPM, CPI, Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi and IUML participated. Chennai: Justice Delayed, Civic Defiance, Political Show of Strength & Safety AlarmsTNCC president K Selvaperunthagai shared the stage with leaders of DMK and allies in Chennai. Hitting out at the BJP,…

Ahmedabad: Both maximum and minimum temperatures remained above normal on Thursday. At 18.6°C, the minimum temperature was 4.6 degrees higher, whereas at 32.7°C, the maximum temperature was 2.5 degrees higher than normal.According to the forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature is likely to be around 19°C on Friday. The forecast indicated that there will be no major change in minimum temperatures across the state.Ahmedabad: Transit Surge, Civic Reforms, Campus Wins & Crime ShockAcross the state, the minimum temperatures remained above 15°C, except 14°C in Keshod. The maximum temperature reached 35.8°C in Surat, even as the first…

Silchar: Ahead of Assam assembly elections, National People’s Party (NPP) on Thursday welcomed prominent Dima Hasao leader Daniel Langthasa into its fold at a public convention held at Dishru Field in Maibang.Langthasa, a former Congress leader and ex-member of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council, had floated his own political platform — the People’s Party — in Sept last year. On Thursday, he was formally inducted into the NPP by party national president and Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma. NPP national working president James K Sangma, vice president Hemochandra Singh and Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Manikya Debbarma were present at…

Pune: Two days after a food stall set up by Bangladeshi students at a ‘World Cultural Festival’ at the MIT World Peace University’s (MIT-WPU) Kothrud campus was vandalised and the Bangladeshi national flag was burnt allegedly by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), there has been no action against those involved in the act of vandalism.On Thursday, MIT-WPU officials and police passed the buck over the registration of a case. BJYM’s city unit president Dushyant Mohol insisted, “We are not opposed to the Bangladeshi students, who are here to study, but considering the attacks on Hindus in their country, we…

Fans will be at the centre of FanCode’s coverage of ISL this season Panaji: After winning exclusive broadcast rights for the Indian Super League (ISL), FanCode had plenty on their hands. There were just a dozen-odd days left for the top tier league to kick off, and at a time when nothing seemed certain, nobody knew what to expect.FanCode didn’t panic. Instead, they met club representatives and tried to understand what was expected of them to make the country’s top football league more engaging, and attractive.“For the first few days, we met all ISL clubs individually to understand their pain…

Jalandhar: Former Indian cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh sanctioned a grant of Rs 13.5 lakh from his MPLADS funds for the installation of a solar power plant at the Raizada Hansraj Badminton Stadium in Jalandhar.In 2023, he sanctioned a grant of Rs 16.5 lakh for the installation of a modern gymnasium equipment at the same venue.Chandigarh: Transport Strike, Tax Evasion Bust, Healthcare Expansion & MoreThe Punjab Badminton Association honorary secretary Ritin Khanna said that with the installation of the solar power plant, the stadium’s electricity expenditure would reduce substantially. “The savings will be reinvested in player development and…

Lucknow: CCTV footage showing six suspected masked thieves conducting a recce inside Vivekanand Colony in Indiranagar around 2.45 am on Wednesday sparked serious questions over police night patrolling in the area.The video of the incident went viral on social media on Thursday, prompting police to release an official statement. “The matter is under investigation. CCTV footage and other means are being used to identify the suspicious individuals appearing in the video footage. Taking the matter seriously, night police patrolling increased. Necessary legal action will be taken,” read the statement.Lucknow: Shocking Faculty Suspension, Assault Arrest, Alarming Cancer Heart Kidney Cases And…