Hours after Cong MLA’s arrest, Haryana govt suspends mobile internet in Nuh dist
Hours after Congress MLA Mamman Khan was arrested in connection with the July 31 Nuh violence, the Haryana government on Friday ordered the suspension of mobile Internet and bulk SMS services in the district for two days to prevent “the spread of misinformation and rumours”.
Will extend date of summons to BRS leader K Kavitha by 10 days: ED to SC
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday told the Supreme Court it will extend by 10 days the date of summons issued to BRS leader K Kavitha in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case.
Chennai’s interior roads face troubles
In the bustling suburbs of Chennai, inhabitants of newly incorporated areas such as Manapakkam, Madipakkam, Mugalivakkam, Pallikaranai, and Jalladampet had eagerly anticipated a better quality of life when their neighborhoods fell under the jurisdiction of the Chennai Corporation. However, what followed was a bittersweet transformation that left them facing a significant inconvenience – the sorry state of their interior roads.
Modi hails innovators on Engineers Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings on the occasion of Engineers Day, saying the tireless dedication of professionals in the field has been the backbone of the nation’s progress over the years.
SC adjourns Sisodia’s interim bail plea to Oct 4
The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned till October 4 hearing on an interim bail plea moved by former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia who is behind the bars in connection with corruption and money laundering cases related to the now-scrapped excise policy.
Four killed, five injured as building lift crashes
At least four people were killed and five others critically injured on Friday when an under-construction lift of a housing society crashed in Greater Noida.
Nipah outbreak: High alert in Kerala
Kerala announced new restrictions on Friday as it stepped up measures to contain the spread of the outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus.
Alphabet lays off hundreds from global recruitment team California
Google parent Alphabet is laying off employees from its global recruiting team as the tech giant continues to slow hiring, it said on Wednesday.
Guterres pays ‘tribute’ to India’s G20 leadership
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has paid “tribute” to India’s presidency of the G20 for building consensus at the Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi last week and raising the voice of the Global South.