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Patna: The MP-MLA court has stayed the arrest of JD(U) MLA Anant Singh till May 30 in connection with the controversial viral video case from Gopalganj.After hearing his anticipatory bail plea, the court fixed the next hearing for Saturday before district and sessions judge III-cum-special judge of MP-MLA court Rajendra Kumar Pandey.The case relates to a viral video from an Upanayana ceremony held in Semraon village under Mirganj police station in Gopalganj district. The video allegedly showed open display of weapons and an obscene dance performance in the presence of the MLA.An FIR was lodged against nine persons, including Anant…
Wardha: The investigation in connection with a money laundering case involving online cricket betting, gaming and illegal financial transactions has revealed links to Goa, prompting Wardha police to widen the scope of the probe.Several cricket bookies from Wardha are now under the police radar and some suspects are reportedly not reachable. Police sources said some bookies are suspected to be staying at a specific location in Goa. Earlier, offences of cheating were registered against Tanmay Bhagat and Sunny Holani in the case based on a complaint filed by Pratik Lokhande of Borgaon Meghe stone quarry area. Holani is absconding and…
Petrol crosses Rs 107 mark, diesel above Rs 93 in Jaipur after Centre hikes fuel prices by Rs 3 per litre Ranchi: Diesel price crossed Rs 100 per litre in the city on Monday after the Centre announced a fourth fuel price hike in less than a fortnight, raising concerns over higher transport expenses, rising prices of essentials and additional burden on small industries.With the latest increase, petrol price touched Rs 105.21 per litre and diesel reached Rs 100.37 per litre in the city on Monday. Since May 15, petrol has become costlier by Rs 7.38 per litre, while diesel…
Varanasi: A police team on Sunday raided the Bada Darwaja residence of late gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari in Ghazipur and served a notice to his son, Mau Sadar MLA Abbas Ansari. The notice seeks an explanation for his continued stay at the house beyond the three-day limit set by the Supreme Court as a bail condition in the Gangsters Act case filed in Chitrakoot.Ghazipur SP Iraj Raja on Monday said that to ensure proper compliance with the court order, CO Mohamadabad Sudhakar Pandey and his team went to the Yusufpur residence of Ansaris and served the notice. No reply was given…
SFI, KSU activists clash at Kerala University in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday Thiruvananthapuram: Tension gripped the Kerala University campus in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday night after clashes broke out between activists of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and the Kerala Students Union (KSU) after the announcement of the university union election results. Police used water cannons three times to disperse the protesters as the situation escalated.According to reports, the clash erupted during the victory celebration organized by SFI after the outfit retained control of the Kerala University Union. SFI alleged that KSU workers attacked its activists and damaged a police vehicle…
Kolkata: Bengal govt has ordered a comprehensive review of state expenditure, with CM Suvendu Adhikari directing officials to implement austerity measures and submit reports by June 7, sources said.The CM expressed concerns over state’s treasury expenditure and pending electricity dues during a meeting with departmental secretaries at Nabanna on Monday. Sources said Adhikari instructed the power department to recover all outstanding power bills, especially from govt departments, private educational institutions and major commercial consumers. The CM called on all departments to review schemes and projects introduced during the Trinamool govt, and make a list of those that may be discontinued.…
Blake Cashman has emerged as a potential trade candidate as the Minnesota Vikings enter the final year of his contract. The Dallas Cowboys have been suggested as a possible landing spot, with analysts believing a Day 3 draft pick could get a deal done. Despite the speculation, Cashman remains one of Minnesota’s most productive defenders after recording 144 tackles in 13 games last season, making a trade far from certain. Trade speculation surrounding Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman has gained traction after recent suggestions that the Dallas Cowboys could pursue the veteran defender before the 2026 season. The theory centers…
Bella JaisinghaniMumbai: Members of the goods and services industry that consumes vast amounts of fuel said on Monday that fuel price hikes in quick succession will slow down the wheels of their trade. The latest hike on Monday has brought fresh anxiety to fishermen whose boats ply on diesel, to courier firms, logistics companies, packers and movers as well as vegetable and fruit traders.Saki Naka, Andheri, is the hub of transport, logistics and courier firms. One service provider said, “The courier, logistics, packing and moving industry is in distress. Electric vehicles cannot take huge loads or ply thousands of kms…
New Delhi: National Green Tribunal has issued a notice to the ministry of environment, forest and climate change, department of science and technology, ministry of Jal Shakti, ministry of earth sciences, Central Pollution Control Board and others to develop comprehensive heat resilience and adaptation frameworks.The tribunal took suo motu cognisance of a TOI report titled “48° Heat, 360° Plan” dated May 22, highlighting the alarming rise in extreme heat conditions across India.“Given the seriousness of the issue, coordinated action is required from MoEF&CC, DST, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Earth Sciences, CPCB, and all state govts concerned to develop…
Hyderabad: Two alleged cocaine peddlers linked to the drugs seized during the March raid at former BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy’s farmhouse appeared before police following high court directions, with SIT investigators claiming to have traced the cocaine supply chain.SIT officials, who questioned Abhishek Singh and Rakesh Varma multiple times since May 20 after issuing notices under section 35(3) of BNSS, said Rakesh allegedly confessed to procuring cocaine from a Mumbai-based supplier, Mazher, in Dec 2025 and routing it to advocate Kaushik Ravi, one of the accused in the high-profile case, through Abhishek, an interior designer from Rajendra Nagar.“Rakesh, a…