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Chennai: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking urgent intervention over the impact of the 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian exports. He said the decision has caused serious disruption to Tamil Nadu’s export-oriented industries, especially textiles, garments and leather goods. In his letter, Stalin said the tariffs have created a major crisis for the State’s economy, which plays a key role in India’s export sector. He said the situation requires immediate attention as the damage to exporters is increasing rapidly. “I am writing with a deep sense of urgency and concern about the growing crisis in Tamil Nadu’s export sectors, caused by the punitive 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian exports,” he stated. Tamil Nadu among top textile, leather exporters The Chief Minister highlighted Tamil Nadu’s importance in the national export landscape, pointing out that the State contributes...
Mumbai: Commuters facing long traffic jams on Mumbai-Nashik Highway between Thane and Vadpe can expect some relief soon as the road-widening work is nearing completion. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) officials said that over 75 percent of the work has already been completed, and the remaining portion is being fast-tracked to meet deadlines. An MSRDC spokesperson said, "About 75 percent work of increasing lanes to eight on the Thane-Vadpe road has been completed. The entire project is expected to be finished by March 2026, which will reduce traffic congestion and ease travel for people heading towards Samruddhi Highway near Amane." Current traffic struggles At present, commuters travelling from Thane towards Samruddhi Mahamarg’s starting point near Amane are forced to take the old Mumbai-Nashik Highway. Due to ongoing work, traffic jams have become common during peak hours. Commuters spend 90 to 120 minutes to cover 23 kms between Thane and Vadpe. Once...
New Delhi: Starting December 18, vehicles that do not have a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will not be allowed to buy fuel at petrol pumps across Delhi, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Tuesday. The minister said vehicle owners have been given one day to ensure they meet the PUC requirements. From Thursday onwards, petrol pumps will strictly enforce the rule. Sirsa explained that cameras installed at fuel stations will automatically detect vehicles that do not have a valid PUC certificate. Once identified, these vehicles will be denied fuel without any argument, delay, or disturbance at the petrol pumps. He added that penalties have already been issued to more than eight lakh vehicle owners who are currently operating without valid PUC certificates in the capital. The minister also said that from Thursday until further notice, only BS-VI compliant vehicles from outside Delhi will be permitted to enter the city, as part of measures to control...
A 60-year-old woman of Indian origin who has lived in the United States for nearly three decades was detained by immigration authorities during what was expected to be the final stage of her green card process. Babblejit “Bubbly” Kaur, a US resident since 1994, was taken into custody by federal officers while attending a biometric scan appointment linked to her pending green card application, according to her daughter, Joti. Kaur already has an approved green card petition filed by her other daughter, who is a US citizen, as well as support from her husband, a lawful permanent resident, a report by Long Beach Watchdog said. Joti told the publication that on December 1, her mother arrived at the front desk of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office for her scheduled appointment. While she was there, several federal agents entered the building. Kaur was then called into a separate room where the agents were present and was informed that she was under arrest. Although...
Bengaluru: The Lokayukta shocked several state government officials in various parts of Karnataka early Tuesday morning. The Lokayukta staff conducted searches at various places including the houses and offices of the officials and reportedly seized important documents and assets. The raids were carried out in various places including Dharwad, Shivamogga, Mandya, Chikkamagaluru and Bengaluru. Cash flushed down the drain The Lokayukta raided the residence of Rajashekar, who is the Joint Director of the Belagavi Agriculture Department, and lives in Silver Orchard Layout in Dharwad. Raids were conducted on three places belonging to Rajashekar. A private office belonging to Rajashekar in Rani Chennamma Nagar and a farmhouse near Yarikoppa village were also raided. Scared to get caught during the raid by Lokayukta staff, Rajashekar dumped around Rs 50,000 in cash in the toilet and flushed it. It is said that he kept the police and Lokayukta staff out of the house for about half an hour and...
Mumbai: Voting for civic body polls across Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai, will be held on January 15, the State Election Commission announced on Monday. Polling will take place in 29 municipal corporations. Counting of votes is scheduled for January 16. Around 3.48 crore voters are eligible to take part in the civic polls. Several of these municipal corporations have been under administrative rule for a long period due to delays in conducting elections. In most cases, administrators have been in charge for over three years, while in some cities the period has stretched beyond six years. Last month, the Supreme Court gave permission to the State Election Commission to go ahead with the municipal corporation elections. This includes two corporations where the reservation limit has crossed the 50 per cent ceiling. The two corporations are Chandrapur and Nagpur. Both have crossed the reservation cap, and the results in these cities will remain subject to the final...
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has cleared the way for this year’s Hori Habba, the traditional bull-taming festival, but made it clear that organisers must fully follow the safety and animal-welfare rules already set by the Supreme Court for similar events. Hori Habba, which is similar to Tamil Nadu’s Jallikattu, is a popular rural celebration in districts such as Shivamogga, Davangere, Haveri and Uttara Kannada. Justice M Nagaprasanna said that any permission issued by officials must “strictly conform to the conditions stipulated by the Apex Court regarding safety measures and the participation or use of animals,” and added that nothing should go against the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Follow norms or face action: HC The court also warned that any breach of these rules, or any incident involving harm to animals or participants, would lead to action under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and other relevant laws. The order came while hearing a...
Bengaluru: A new dispute has broken out over access to the Sabarimala temple after 11 transgender devotees from Bengaluru said they were stopped and mistreated by Kerala Police at Pamba on Monday night. The incident has revived memories of 2018, when four transgender pilgrims were held back during the heated debate over women’s entry after the Supreme Court ruling. The group said their trouble began late Saturday. Even though they showed Aadhaar cards and Karnataka-issued transgender identity cards, officers allegedly demanded far more personal proof. Police asked for “biological certificates”, birth records, pre-surgery photos, old identity papers and former names, saying regular IDs were not enough to confirm their gender. When the group objected, an argument followed. They said they were then kept at the station until 10 am on Sunday and later taken to a hospital for what they called a forced medical check. Alleged ‘forced examinations’ The devotees said the medical exam...
Dressed in dark suits and sunglasses, standing close to the Russian president, expressionless and alert, they scan every corner without uttering a word. Over the years, reports in Russian media have offered rare insight into the people trusted with protecting the country’s leader President Vladimir Putin, revealing a job with strict rules and unusual expectations. According to these accounts, the physical standards are very specific. Anyone hoping to join the president’s immediate security team must stand between 175 and 190 centimeters tall, roughly 5 '9" to 6 '3", and weigh between 75 and 90 kilograms, or about 165 to 200 pounds. Candidates must also be under 35. The aim is to pick men who are large enough to appear imposing while still young enough to maintain top physical form. ‘Long combat experience not essential’ Interestingly, long combat experience is not considered essential. One former officer told Russian media that the work is “nothing like military...
New Delhi: The political dispute triggered by Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury’s remark about “those who bite being inside Parliament” grew sharper on Tuesday after Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi joked that pets are allowed in the national legislature. Gandhi, speaking to reporters in the Parliament complex, referred to the controversy that began when Chowdhury arrived at the complex with a rescued stray dog. “It seems the main topic today is the dog,” he said. He then asked, “What did the poor dog do? Did it walk in here? Is it not allowed?” Pets allowed inside Parliament: RaGa A reporter replied that the rule book does not clearly state anything, but pets are generally not permitted. Gandhi looked toward the Parliament building and remarked, “But they are allowed inside,” which drew laughter from the group around him. The BJP quickly seized on Gandhi’s comments. The Congress leader is known for his affection for his pet dog, Pidi, and the party accused him...
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