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Citizens vent, demand solutions at public hearing on BEST transport

India, April 27 -- A one-of-its-kind public hearing on the state of BEST called on Saturday by the citizen group Aamchi Mumbai, Aamchi BEST (AMAB) saw a sizeable turnout. Citizens across the city met ... Read More


Ensure safety of Kashmiri students in UP, step up security near borders: DGP

LUCKNOW, April 27 -- In the wake of a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, Uttar Pradesh director general of police (DGP) Prashant Kumar on Saturday issued directives to ensure effective ... Read More


Property tax: 40% taxpayers switch to UAA method

Kolkata, April 27 -- About 40 per cent of taxpayers in the city have shifted to the Unit Areas Assessment (UAA) method of property tax collection while the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is expec... Read More


Alibag locals protest unplanned devpt amidst poor infra

India, April 27 -- A citizens' movement is unfolding in Alibag, with its original inhabitants and affluent settlers teaming up to ensure that the village's tranquillity remains undisturbed. The initia... Read More


CPI(M) expels Bansa Gopal Chowdhury for 'objectionable behaviour'

Kolkata, April 27 -- The CPI(M) in Bengal expelled three-time Lok Sabha member, Bansa Gopal Chowdhury, from the party on charges of "highly objectionable" behaviour towards a woman colleague. However... Read More


City firm to get 375 acres 63 years after purchase

India, April 27 -- The Bombay High Court recently directed its court receiver to execute conveyances of 375 acres of land in Dahisar to Veekaylal Investment Company in six weeks. The company's owners ... Read More


Eva Longoria is looking to the future after turning 50

United Kingdom, April 27 -- Eva Longoria still has "many dreams to fulfil" in her life. The 'Desperate Housewives' actress celebrated her 50th birthday last month and is optimistic about what's comin... Read More


Protests over canal projects block national highway for 10th day

Pakistan, April 27 -- Protests against the proposed construction of six canals from the Indus River have entered their 10th day. Lawyers and civil society members are blocking the National Highway, ha... Read More


'Unworthy son': Himanta Biswa Sarma slams Bilawal Bhutto, says 'no one can deter India from revenge'

India, April 27 -- Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Pakistani politician Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his threat to India, asserting that "no one can de... Read More


Work order: Colleges in turmoil over new internship mandate

India, April 27 -- Until a year ago, Sujata Kini imagined herself stepping into her father's logistics business. But everything changed after a voluntary, two-month internship arranged by her college.... Read More