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EC orders repoll at 285 stations in West Bengal's Falta on May 21 over 'severe electoral offences'

India, May 3 -- Repolling in 15 polling stations across two assembly constituencies in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district concluded amid tight security on Saturday, with around 86.9% turnout rec... Read More


Random Forays | The King's historic speech

India, May 3 -- Not everything that royalty deigns to indulge in can be described as epochal or even regal or lofty. Being human necessitates the performance of several acts that are innately nondescr... Read More


Roundabout | Kohinoor deeply embedded in Punjabi heart & soul

India, May 3 -- When New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani was asked what he would ask the visiting King Charles III of the United Kingdom, it did not take him a second to reply: "I would encourage him to... Read More


Witerati | Much ado about motias & mending cracks

India, May 3 -- What with sporadic showers cocking a snook at the summer sun poised to wage its war, the season is blowing hot and cold, much like Donald Trump's maverick moods. Taking a cue, Tweeple ... Read More


Wildbuzz | Social media fuels poaching

India, May 3 -- Social media is rife with gory footage of crimes and cruelty against wildlife, including bloodthirsty hound packs digging out hares and porcupines from burrows and savaging them amid t... Read More


MCOCA court orders probe into prison assault of drug-related abduction accused

India, May 3 -- A special MCOCA court on Saturday ordered an inquiry into an assault on an inmate by staff inside Taloja Central Jail. The court was hearing an organised crime case involving a Rs.50-l... Read More


HSC results: Success stories rise above personal struggles

India, May 3 -- Beyond academic performance, this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) results highlight powerful stories of resilience, determination, and triumph over adversity. Among thousands... Read More


PCMC seals four RMC plants in fresh crackdown on dust pollution

India, May 3 -- In yet another action against rising air pollution, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) sealed four ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants during a special inspection drive, off... Read More


HC calls GST on MU affiliation fees 'absurd', scraps rRs.r33.8 crore demand

India, May 3 -- In a major relief to the University of Mumbai, the Bombay High Court has struck down a Rs.33.80 crore Goods and Service Tax (GST) demand on affiliation fees, calling the move "gross ab... Read More


Digital shift in Maharashtra board exams likely in future

India, May 3 -- The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is considering a gradual shift towards digital examinations for Classes 10 and 12 in the coming years,... Read More