India
Democracy in peril as voters illegally ousted: Ex-SC judge Nariman
Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman expressed concerns regarding the functioning of the Election Commission in India. He highlighted the issue of illegal removal of voters from electoral lists, especially in West Bengal. Nariman noted that 90 lakh voters were disenfranchised, with many not having access to justice. He…
U.S. Marine arrested for alleged killing of woman on Okinawa, triggers outrage from Japan
Some 50,000 US troops are deployed in Japan under a bilateral security pact, about half of them on Okinawa
Mokama new rail bridge opens for trains, 2 new lines added alongside Rajendra Pul
Rs 2,400 crore Mokama rail bridge opens: 2 new lines boost Delhi-Howrah train capacity
Campaigning for byelection ends in Madurantakam and Dharapuram
Polling will take place on October 6. The byelection will be a five-cornered contest, with the TVK-led Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, the AIADMK-led NDA, the Left parties, and the NTK in the fray
Karnataka gig workers seek implementation of welfare schemes
In a letter to the board’s chief executive officer, Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT) and Karnataka App-based Workers Union (KAWU) sought immediate rollout of health and accident insurance, income support during medical emergencies and temporary disablement, maternity benefits, scholarships for…
Tiruvottiyur residents seek flood-free, pollution-free neighbourhood
Girl, 12, fatally shot in US during 'dispute over parking space'
Police in Baltimore have said the young girl was not a target of the shooting but was caught in the crossfire.
Fisherfolk oppose plan to build Secretariat at Foreshore Estate
They hoist black flags to mark their opposition to the proposal. They demand that the govt. return the lands belonging to Srinivasapuram, build new houses for 15,000 fishermen along the Marina Loop Road, and discuss the matter with them
Dengue testing stepped up in Chennai, over 4,500 cases recorded this year
The number of cases recorded in September was 1,293. More than 100 medical camps were being held every day, and 3,703 mosquito eradication workers had been deployed
Surveillance strengthened on paddy movement in Tiruvallur
Farmers have alleged that traders, including a few from neighbouring States, submit papers belonging to farmers and sell procured paddy
Fire breaks out at metal scrap godown
The police said that an electrical short circuit could have been the reason for the accident