New Delhi: Observing nepotism and patronage has no place in distribution of public resources, Supreme Court on Monday directed a CBI inquiry into the allegation of allotment of public contracts worth over Rs 1,200 crore by the Arunachal Pradesh govt to companies owned or controlled by CM Pema Khandu’s close family members.Taking note of CAG…
Indian conservationists Parveen Shaikh and Barkha Subba have won the prestigious Whitley Awards 2026, widely known as the ‘Green Oscars’, for their efforts to protect endangered species and fragile ecosystems in India. The award, presented by the UK-based Whitley Fund for Nature, honours grassroots conservation leaders from the Global South. Shaikh was recognised for saving…
NEW DELHI: In an important clarification to its two-year-old judgement against ‘bulldozer justice’, Supreme Court said its ruling does not bar use of bulldozers to remove rampant illegal constructions and encroachments on public land following compliance with the procedure laid down in municipal laws.Refusing to adjudicate individual contempt petitions alleging demolition of houses, mosques and…
Actor Riva Arora has opened up about a distressing incident involving a delivery agent that allegedly took place at her Mumbai residence on April 26. What started as a regular grocery delivery through a quick-commerce app reportedly escalated into a tense situation that eventually led the actor and her family to contact the Mumbai Police.Riva…
RCB Green Jersey (Pic Credit: RCB/X) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are making a powerful statement off the field while facing Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium IPL 2026. As part of their long-standing ‘Green Initiative’, RCB will once again are taking the field in their signature green jerseys, reinforcing their commitment to sustainability.Crafted…
Brazil is developing lab-grown donkey collagen to counter a global decline in donkey populations driven by rising demand for China’s traditional anti-ageing medicine, ejiao. Through the effort, scientists are aiming to deliver a scalable alternative by 2027 that could reduce slaughter and stabilise the species.At the centre of this effort is Carla Molento, a veterinarian…
Cricket Canada has ushered in a new era, appointing Monty Desai as the head coach of the men’s national team, with the board calling it a “pivotal moment” for the country’s cricketing future.Desai, a seasoned coach with over two decades of international experience, brings with him a proven track record in Associate cricket. One of…
Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik, who revealed in 2024 that she is battling a rare hearing disorder, has shared a fresh update on her health, saying she is “still suffering” from the condition. The singer, who has stayed largely away from the public eye since the diagnosis, recently made headlines after being conferred the Padma…
A CAPF official stands guard while voters wait to cast their votes at a polling station during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, in Purba Bardhaman on Wednesday. (@CEOWestBengal/ANI Photo) Exit polls on Wednesday agreed that the BJP-led alliance would win Assam comfortably, the UDF would unseat the LDF in Kerala…
Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari (R) NEW DELHI: West Bengal, the biggest among the five states that went to polls and the only one with its final phase still pending, is drawing huge attention as results are set to be announced on May 4. Even before that, all eyes are on the exit polls, which…