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BEST officials attributed the interruptions to a “cable fault” Mumbai: Power outages continued across parts of Girgaum late Sunday night and early Monday, leaving residents exhausted after another night of disrupted sleep and prompting many to plan a protest over what they describe as recurring, late-night power cuts. Several pockets reported interruptions from around midnight onwards, with supply returning only after long gaps, even as temperatures and humidity remained high.The peak power demand in Mumbai was also above 4500MW, one of the highest this summer season.Residents alleged that the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking has failed to provide…

Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke NEW DELHI: Nearly two weeks after launching the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which quickly gained traction on social media, founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Monday that he fears he could be arrested when he returns to India later this week, according to news agency PTI.Despite the apprehension, Dipke said he remains committed to leading a peaceful movement seeking the resignation of union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged shortcomings in the country’s education system.Dipke, who recently completed a master’s degree in public relations in Boston, said he had been searching for jobs just weeks…

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC) secured Rs 204 crore per acre for a 5.09-acre plot in Raidurg in the land e-auction conducted on Monday. Sources said Vamsiram builders bought the premium plot for Rs 1,040 crore. The corporation last week auctioned a 6.29 acres plot in the same Raidurg, which was sold at Rs 237 crore per acre in the same Raidurg in Hyderabad. The two land parcels admeasuring 11.38 acres have collectively generated Rs 2,529 crore revenue to the govt.Officials said in Monday’s auction, the govt got a substantial 46.8% premium over the reserved price of…

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Volunteers, a social welfare organisation, in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation (TAHDCO), has invited students from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyar communities to enrol for Bachelor of Science programmes offered by IIT-Madras.TAHDCO and IIT-Madras will bear their education expenses, while Tamil Nadu Volunteers will offer guidance, mentorship and other technical support.IIT-Madras opened admissions to four-year BS programmes — in Data Science and Applications; Electronic Systems; Management and Data Science; and Aeronautics and Space Technology — on May 11. The programmes are held online, and students can choose a…

Berhampur: Sushant Sahu, a 32-year-old polio-stricken daily wager who was detained on May 25 for allegedly attacking a police team during a raid on an illegal quarry, died during treatment at MKCG Medical College and Hospital early on Monday, sparking claims of custodial torture and triggering massive uproar in Kabisurya Nagar area of Ganjam district.This is the third incident of alleged police brutality in the state in the last fortnight, calling for immediate soul searching and condemnation from opposition parties.DGP Y B Khurania ordered a probe by the human rights protection cell (HRPC) even as southern range IGP Niti Sekhar…

Agartala: Ahead of Union home minister Amit Shah’s visit to Tripura on June 5, Pradip Chandra Pal, a resident of Amtali, was officially returned to India on Monday through Tripura’s Khowai border after spending more than a year in a Bangladesh prison.The handover took place around 11:30am at the Paharmura Border Gate in the presence of senior officials from the Border Security Force (BSF), Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), and police representatives from both countries.Pal had been detained in Bangladesh for nearly 16 months on charges of entering the country without proper travel documents. Following his arrest, he was lodged in…

Mangaluru: Assembly speaker UT Khader Monday dismissed speculation over his possible elevation as deputy chief minister, saying positions are not decided by social media campaigns but by assessing performance and contributions.Responding to questions, Khader said he had no plans to rush to Delhi and would remain in the state.Reflecting on his political career, Khader said he had been recognised for his work in various roles. “As an MLA, I received an assembly award. As a health minister and a food minister in the past, I received national awards. Based on my performance, I was entrusted with responsibilities such as deputy…

Mandya: DCC Bank president Sachin Cheluvarayaswamy, on Monday, urged students to focus on developing skills and wisdom, saying academic scores alone cannot guarantee success in life.He was speaking at a talent award ceremony for meritorious students and a felicitation programme for achievers at Gandhi Bhavan in Mandya. The event was jointly organised by the district Congress committee and the N Cheluvarayaswamy Fans Association to mark the birthday celebrations of district in-charge minister N Cheluvarayaswamy.Addressing SSLC and PUC students, Sachin Cheluvarayaswamy asked them to set ambitious goals and prepare for competitive examinations for services such as IAS, KAS, IRS and IPS.…

Patna: A fire broke out in the microbiology department at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) on Monday afternoon, gutting the HIV viral load office and causing damage estimated at over Rs 1.5 crore.The blaze erupted around 2pm while an examination was underway. Students and staff were evacuated immediately. Five fire tenders were pressed into service and the fire was brought under control.PMCH superintendent Rajeev Kumar Singh said the HIV viral load office was completely destroyed. “Freezers, AC units, documents and costly chemicals were gutted. The loss is estimated at over Rs 1.5 crore. The swift response of the fire…

Health minister Irfan Ansari interacts with patients and their kin at Phulo Jhano Medical College and Hospital in Dumka on Monday Dumka: State health minister Irfan Ansari conducted a surprise inspection of the Phulo Jhano Medical College and Hospital (PJMCH) in Dumka on Monday. During his inspection, Ansari expressed his displeasure over the lacunae in infrastructure and services and directed administrative officials and health officials to take corrective measures.The minister observed that there is a shortage of doctors at the hospital amid growing number of patients. Announcing that he will conduct surprise inspections every fortnight to monitor the functioning of…