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Ballari: IPS officer Vartika Katiyar, who was transferred from the post of deputy inspector general (DIG) following the clash in Ballari on Jan 1, has found herself at the centre of a fresh controversy after a video surfaced, purportedly showing her threatening a lower-level official even after her transfer. The video purportedly shows Katiyar speaking to Ballari zonal administrator Basavaraj and warning him not to hand over documents to the newly posted officer. The video has been widely shared on social media. PM Malaysia Visit Key Outcomes, T20 Pak-Ind Match Approval, Naxalism Eradication Timeline And MoreKatiyar allegedly warns Basavaraj: “The…

Hyderabad: A backlog in the processing of Right to Information (RTI) requests has surfaced as a major transparency concern in Telangana, with official data revealing that nearly 98% of RTI applications filed through the state’s online portal over the past three years remain unresolved, raising serious questions about access to information and administrative accountability. Information obtained under the RTI Act by B Vinod Reddy, an RTI activist, from the information technology, electronics and communications (ITE&C) department shows that 17,865 RTI applications were filed online between Dec 2022 and Dec 2025, of which only 377 were disposed of. The backlog is…

KRISHNAGIRI: English poet Robert Burns might have said “O my love is like a red, red rose.” But going by the increasing demand for the hybrid Taj Mahal rose ahead of the Valentine’s Day now, it might be apt to say “My love is like a deep, velvety red rose” as farmers in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district are despatching around one million Taj Mahal roses daily ahead of the V-Day. Though rose exports have come down over the years, there is an increased domestic demand for roses now, farmers say. Bagalur in the Hosur taluk in the district is famous…

Odisha’s fire services are set to bolster road accident response with a Rs 2.4 crore allocation. Funds will equip emergency vehicles with advanced medical kits and train firefighters in critical first-aid and lifesaving skills. This initiative aims to significantly reduce fatalities by enhancing immediate care during the crucial ‘golden hour’ for accident victims across the state. Bhubaneswar: State govt has sanctioned Rs 2.4 crore for the Odisha fire and emergency service (OFES) to strengthen its role in reducing road accident fatalities.Outgoing transport secretary Usha Padhee wrote to OFES director general Sudhanshu Sarangi on Friday that Rs 40 lakh has been…

KRISHNAGIRI: English poet Robert Burns might have said “O my love is like a red, red rose.” But going by the increasing demand for the hybrid Taj Mahal rose ahead of the Valentine’s Day now, it might be apt to say “My love is like a deep, velvety red rose” as farmers in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district are despatching around one million Taj Mahal roses daily ahead of the V-Day. Though rose exports have come down over the years, there is an increased domestic demand for roses now, farmers say. Bagalur in the Hosur taluk in the district is famous…

Shillong: Opposition parties, including the Voice of People’s Party (VPP) and Congress, have demanded the resignation of CM Conrad K Sangma, holding him morally responsible for one of Meghalaya’s worst mining tragedies in the coal-rich East Jaintia Hills, where at least 27 miners were killed in a dynamite explosion inside illegal rat-hole coal pits.VPP president and legislator Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit said repeated fatalities in coal mine accidents highlight a profound failure of governance. “How can the chief minister continue to lead the state when, time and again, tragic incidents involving loss of lives occur in coal mines? How many more…

Kanpur: Panic spread in Kuita Saraiya village under the Takha police station area in Etawah district on Sunday morning after the body of the village head’s nephew was found lying near a pond with bullet wound.The deceased was identified as Ombabu alias Neelu (28), a resident of Kuita Saraiya. The body was found around 500 metres from the village. He had a bullet wound in his chest, and a pistol was recovered near the body.Kanpur News Festival Security, Ring Road Push, Reel Tragedy, Lamborghini Crash, GST ScamSome villagers spotted the body and informed the family members.It was reported that Ombabu’s…

Pune: Major General Sanil Mohan recently assumed charge as the Commandant of Command Hospital (Southern Command).An alumnus of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, Major General Mohan completed both his graduation and post-graduation from the institute.Pune: Farmer Crisis, Convention Centre Row & Public Safety IssuesA distinguished professor of anaesthesiology and an accomplished trauma care instructor, he brings extensive clinical, academic and administrative experience to the appointment.Prior to his elevation, he served as Brigadier Medical with the Sudarshan Chakra Corps, where he played a key role in enhancing medical preparedness and trauma response in operational areas.Addressing officers and staff on…

Travellers of the Renaissance era praised Goa’s goldsmiths as unmatched in skill, even outshining their European counterparts. This acclaim, enhanced by the influx of imported gold, turned local artisans into global talentLong before Goa became synonymous with beaches and churches, Renaissance travellers described its goldsmiths as the finest in the world, surpassing even their European counterparts. Gold did not originate in Goa. It arrived from centres such as the Kolar gold fields and was transported to the port by traders along with gems and other precious materials.“The travel of these objects is why the term ‘Golden Goa’ acquired its reputation…

Ambala: Even as farmers raised complaints of shortages and delays on the ground, the Union govt has informed Parliament that the availability of urea and other fertilisers in Haryana remained adequate over the last five years.In a written reply to an unstarred question by Ambala Lok Sabha member Varun Chaudhary, minister of state Anupriya Patel, on behalf of the ministry of chemicals and fertilisers, stated that from 2020-21 to 2024-25, Haryana had sufficient availability of urea, with supplies made in line with the assessed requirements for each cropping season. Chandigarh: Leadership Crisis, Religious Summons, Anti Drug Rally & MoreShe stated…