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NEW DELHI: A tenant overstaying in a rented property after the lease expires is one of the most common disputes between landlords and tenants across the country. Many landlords believe they can simply change the locks, cut electricity, or forcefully remove the tenant, but doing so can itself lead to serious legal trouble.Indian tenancy laws have a structured process for eviction, and landlords must follow the procedure instead of taking the law into their own hands.The first thing a landlord should examine is the rental or lease agreement. A well-drafted agreement usually contains clauses relating to the duration of tenancy,…
NEW DELHI: The annual ‘Nautapa’ period — traditionally associated with the fiercest phase of the Indian summer — has begun with large parts of north and central India already sweltering under severe heatwave conditions. Temperatures soared past 45°C in several regions as meteorologists warned that the scorching spell is likely to persist for the next few days. In Madhya Pradesh, Naogaon and Khajuraho touched nearly 46°C, while Bhopal remained under a yellow alert amid forecasts of continued extreme heat.What is Nautapa?Nautapa is a traditional nine-day weather phase in north India that usually begins in late May when the sun enters…
Parveen Rani (R) and son Tushar Two election wins in a county north of London last week set off celebrations in a modest two-storey house in a Haryana city north of Delhi.The Dahiyas in Rohtak’s Sector 34 now have the rare, if not unique, distinction of having two family members elected as mayors in UK. Victories for Parveen Rani and her son Tushar Kumar, first-generation immigrants who gravitated to the Labour Party and found their path to political office in local community work, resonate beyond the Dahiya household, in a state where the twin social problems of female infanticide and…
NEW DELHI: Pacer Yash Dayal has finally spoken about his absence from Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 campaign, saying he is still part of the team despite missing the entire season. Rumours had spread after Dayal was missing from RCB training sessions and promotional material, but the left-arm pacer clarified that the decision was not his own. Speaking on the Talk with Manvendra podcast, Dayal said, “They haven’t removed me from the team, and they haven’t even announced a replacement because maybe they still see me as part of the squad. It wasn’t my personal decision to opt out of…
Former Congress MLA Alka Lamba NEW DELHI: Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Monday convicted former Congress MLA Alka Lamba in a case linked to a protest over women’s reservation held at Jantar Mantar in 2024, news agency ANI reported.The case pertains to an FIR registered at Parliament Street Police Station following the protest demonstration organised in support of women’s reservation.She had denied all allegations and sought trial.The court convicted Lamba on charges related to alleged violation of prohibitory orders and obstruction of public servants from discharging their duties. The matter will now be listed for arguments on sentencing on June…
Srinagar, May 25: Rescue teams launched an evacuation operation after a technical fault temporarily halted the Gulmarg Gondola service on Monday afternoon. Posting on X, Office of the Chief Minister, J&K said the government is closely monitoring the situation and that all cabins remain intact.It said trained teams are on the ground to safely evacuate stranded tourists. “The situation is completely under control and there is no cause for panic,” the post said. Post navigation Source link
The Russians fired the Oreshnik missile at Ukraine’s capital Kiev. The missile strike was carried out two days after 18 Russian students were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow. The Oreshnik strike is seen as a response to the drone attack on Moscow. The Ukrainians do not possess any weapon to stop the strike of this Russian Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) that flies as fast as Mach 10 or 10 times the speed of sound. This translates to a speed of 12,300 kilometers an hour or 3.4 kilometers per second. That means the 230 km Delhi to Chandigarh…
BHUBNESHWAR: Rajya Sabha MP Debasish Samantray on Monday resigned from the primary membership of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), citing alleged neglect and marginalisation within the party. In his resignation letter addressed to BJD president Naveen Patnaik, Samantray thanked the party leadership for nominating him to the Rajya Sabha and giving him the opportunity to serve the people of the undivided Cuttack district while raising Odisha’s issues at the national level, according to news agency PTI.In the letter, Samantray wrote, “I do hereby resign from the primary Membership of BJD today, i.e. 25 May. I shall always be indebted to…
Jaisalmer’s Taga Ram Bheel to get Padma Shri for Algoza folk. JAISALMER: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will present the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri Awards for the year 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I being held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 25.“Today, the President will confer the Padma Shri award upon Famous Algoza maestro” Jaisalmer resident Taga Ram Bheel.Among the distinguished awardees this year is renowned folk artist Taga Ram Bheel from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, who will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to preserving and promoting the traditional folk music of…
Budgam , May 25: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Monday strongly condemned the alleged sexual assault and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Budgam district, declaring that the safety of girls in the area will remain under threat until the perpetrator is apprehended and brought to justice. Addressing reporters, Mufti questioned the adequacy of local security measures and the overall state of public safety in the region. The victim was merely 11 years old… Her father serves as an ASI in the police force. If such a heinous crime can be perpetrated against the…