Patna, Sep 18 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a closed-door meeting at Hotel Maurya in Patna, sparking intense political speculation ahead of the state Assembly elections.Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Vijay Kumar Choudhary, and Sanjay Jha were also present at the meeting.Sources suggest that the discussions centred on seat-sharing arrangements and overall election strategy for the NDA in Bihar.This was the first major formal meeting betwe…

Chennai, Sep 18 (IANS) The Nilgiris Forest Department has issued a strict directive curbing tourism-related activities inside private tea estates, after an inspection revealed that estate managers were collecting entry fees from visitors to view a colonial-era bungalow and surrounding scenic spots.Officials said the action followed a tip-off that a private tea estate in the Hungerford area, near Governors Shola, had been promoting the bungalow and a nearby hanging bridge on social media as must-…

Kochi, Sep 18 (IANS) In a major step towards strengthening education in the island territory, the Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), the technology arm of Kerala’s Department of General Education, has distributed robotics kits to schools across the nine islands of Lakshadweep.The initiative aims to enhance robotics learning and provide hands-on experience for Class 10 students following the Kerala curriculum.These kits will help students learn science, technology, engin…

Srinagar, Sep 18 (IANS) A woman accused her son of trying to murder her on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar district, following which the police promptly registered an FIR against the manOfficials said the woman, who had suffered injuries, accused her son of violent assault in the Bemina area of the district, after which the FIR was filed and an investigation started.Police said that a 52-year-old housewife approached Batmaloo Police Station in Srinagar with a written complaint, saying…

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Voting for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections began on Thursday with enthusiasm across North and South Campus. As of mid-day, the estimated voter turnout hovered around 12 per cent, with long queues seen at several colleges despite humid weather conditions. This year, student demands have taken centre stage in the elections. Key issues raised by the student community include the introduction of Delhi Metro concession passes, affordable hostel accommoda…

Hyderabad, Sep 18 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at multiple locations in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad on Thursday.The ED officials were carrying out searches at the premises linked to some businessmen as part of the investigation into money laundering allegations.The central agency conducted searches at a couple of villas in Wellington Enclave in West Maredpally of Secunderabad. Searches were also on at some premises in Mahindra Hills.This is said to…

Gorakhpur, Sep 18 (IANS) The family of 19-year-old NEET aspirant Deepak Gupta, who was allegedly killed by cattle smugglers in Gorakhpur, has demanded swift and stringent action from the police and called for an ‘encounter’ of the accused.Gorakhpur police on Wednesday (September 17) arrested the prime accused, Rahim Khan, following an encounter in which he sustained injuries. Khan was admitted to the hospital for treatment, and police said they recovered a pistol and a motorcycle from him.Author…

Durg/Bhilai, Sep 18 (IANS) In a fresh crackdown linked to the ongoing investigation into the alleged custom milling scam, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at HUDCO Bhilai on Thursday A four-member ED team arrived at the premises around 6 a.m., initiating a detailed search and questioning session that continued through the day, the source said.Sources indicate that the raid is part of a broader operation targeting financial irregularities in custom milling contracts — an issue t…

Bengaluru, Sep 18 (IANS) A teenager has stated in her complaint against a yoga instructor that he sexually harassed her when she went to Thailand in 2023 to participate in a yoga competition, police said. Police said the accused, who is from Assam, is the Secretary of the Karnataka Yogasana Sports Association (KYSA).According to the police complaint, “The victim had known the accused since 2019. She started participating in yoga competitions in 2021. The girl went to Thailand with the accused to…

Karwar, (Karnataka) Sep 18 (IANS) The Karnataka police have arrested two individuals for allegedly slaughtering cows and dumping their carcasses in a forest area in Bhatkal town of Karwar district, officials said on Thursday.The arrested duo, identified as Mohammad Saman (19) and Mohammad Raheen (20), both residents of Bhatkal, were apprehended based on a complaint filed by a forest officer.Accordingly, an offence was registered at the Bhatkal Shahar Police Station under the Karnataka Prevention…