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  • A man in Kerala filed a complaint against his neighbor’s rooster for disrupting his sleep.

    A man in Kerala filed a complaint against his neighbor’s rooster for disrupting his sleep.

    In a strange incident in Pallickal village, Kerala, an elderly man filed a complaint against his neighbor’s rooster for disturbing his sleep with early morning crowing at 3:00am. Radhakrishna Kurup, who is unwell, brought the case to the Adoor Revenue Divisional Office (RDO) due to the constant noise. The RDO launched a serious investigation into…

  • In Bengaluru, a ₹5,000 fine is imposed for using drinking water for non-essential activities.

    In Bengaluru, a ₹5,000 fine is imposed for using drinking water for non-essential activities.

    The BWSSB in Bengaluru banned using drinking water for non-essential tasks due to high temperatures and falling groundwater. Offenders unlawfully using potable water in activities like washing cars, watering gardens, construction, fountains, or road cleaning will face a ₹5,000 fine for the first offense. Repeat offenders will be fined an extra ₹500 daily by the…

  • Maharashtra CM urges Wikipedia to rectify ‘inaccuracies’ regarding Chhatrapati Sambhaji.

    Maharashtra CM urges Wikipedia to rectify ‘inaccuracies’ regarding Chhatrapati Sambhaji.

    Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis directed cyber police to collaborate with Wikipedia on disputed content about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. This followed concerns raised by organizations regarding historical inaccuracies post-release of the film Chhaava, portraying Sambhaji’s life, son of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Fadnavis is adamant about stopping historical distortions on platforms like Wikipedia and has…

  • Today, Supreme Court set to review appointment process of election commissioners.

    Today, Supreme Court set to review appointment process of election commissioners.

    The Supreme Court of India will hear challenges to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (EC) appointments under the new Act on Wednesday. Gyanesh Kumar was recently appointed as CEC and will serve until January 26, 2029. The petitions challenge the 2023 Act for excluding the CJI from the EC appointment panel, going…

  • Mumbai will have its 9th IMAX theater by the end of March.

    Mumbai will have its 9th IMAX theater by the end of March.

    The IMAX format is gaining popularity in India, leading to more IMAX theaters nationwide. South Mumbai added an IMAX screen at Heritage Eros cinema last year. Borivali residents will soon have their own IMAX experience as a new theater is opening. As per Bollywood Hungama, a new IMAX screen is located in Inox Sky City…

  • Why super-rich Indians are facing ED and I-T’s probe

    Why super-rich Indians are facing ED and I-T’s probe

    The ED and I-T Department are ramping up investigations on Indian wealthy individuals with undisclosed foreign assets. They are reportedly targeting hidden wealth in European countries, tax havens like the British Virgin Islands, and Dubai. The ED is specifically investigating potential violations of FEMA related to setting up offshore companies to hold properties abroad. The…

  • BJP wins all 10 seats in Chhattisgarh mayoral polls.

    BJP wins all 10 seats in Chhattisgarh mayoral polls.

    The BJP won all 10 mayoral posts in Chhattisgarh’s civic polls. Voter turnout was 72.19%, with Koriya and Gariaband districts having the highest at 84.97% and 84.65%. Bilaspur and Raipur had the lowest with 51.37% and 52.75% respectively. Results were announced after counting votes in 173 urban bodies, comprising 10 Municipal Corporations, 49 Councils, and…

  • Will BJP choose a Jat or Dalit candidate for Delhi CM?

    Will BJP choose a Jat or Dalit candidate for Delhi CM?

    Following its electoral success, the BJP, with 48 seats, is poised to select Delhi’s new Chief Minister, competing against the AAP with 22 seats. The appointment procedure, monitored by two central observers, will take place at a legislature party meeting on Sunday. There’s a rising call in the BJP for a Jat or Dalit leader…

  • PM Modi will join ‘Bharat Tex 2025’ to enhance the textiles sector.

    PM Modi will join ‘Bharat Tex 2025’ to enhance the textiles sector.

    India has emerged as a sought-after textile sourcing hub for global firms. PM Modi is set to speak at the ‘Bharat Tex 2025’ conference in Delhi on Sunday at 4 p.m. The event, held from Feb 14-17, unites the entire textile value chain, spanning raw materials to final products, all in one place. ‘Bharat Tex’…

  • NCP expands core group by including Bhujbal and Munde.

    NCP expands core group by including Bhujbal and Munde.

    The NCP, under Ajit Pawar’s leadership, has enlarged its core group from three to seven members. This new team comprises Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare, Hasan Mushrif, and Dilip Walse Patil. The announcement was made by Pawar on Friday. Chhagan Bhujbal’s inclusion in the core group is viewed as a conciliatory move following his public discontent…