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Bribe refused, power connection estimate jumps 19-fold? Minister orders probe

LUCKNOW, Oct. 30 -- A Lucknow resident who paid Rs.11,622 for a new domestic electricity connection in March is still waiting for power seven months later. He alleged that after he refused to pay a Rs... Read More


Two police personnel suspended over drunk driving, robbery case lapses

India, Oct. 30 -- The Pune police on Thursday suspended a woman constable for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and a senior police inspector for lapses in handling a Rs.30 lakh robbery... Read More


Gurugram logs October's worst air quality despite drizzle

Gurugram, Oct. 30 -- Gurugram recorded its worst air quality this October on Thursday, with the air quality index (AQI) rising to 242, in the 'poor' category, despite light rainfall and a cool breeze ... Read More


Hamirpur polytechnic student duped by fake rRs.r3.5 crore defence innovation grant: Cops

Dharamshala, Oct. 30 -- Hamirpur police have registered an FIR in an alleged online fraud case in which a fifth-semester computer engineering student of Government Polytechnic Hamirpur was reportedly ... Read More


Week-long events from Nov 20 to mark LU's 106th Foundation Day

LUCKNOW, Oct. 30 -- Lucknow University will celebrate its 106th Foundation Day on November 25, with a week-long series of academic, cultural and creative programmes scheduled from November 20 to 25. T... Read More


Mercury to dip as IMD predicts rain, snowfall in Himachal

Dharamshala, Oct. 30 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Shimla, has predicted rain and snowfall in parts of the state on October 30 and 31. While dry weather is likely to prevail in plains... Read More


Akhilesh sees 2027 message in UP MLC election results, BJP plays down SP gains

LUCKNOW, Oct. 30 -- After a gruelling counting process in Varanasi that stretched beyond 50 hours, the final tally of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (MLC) elections for Graduates' and Teachers'... Read More


HRTC to operate 266 special buses for Diwali

Dharamshala, Oct. 30 -- With an aim to help people from Himachal Pradesh who live and work in other cities reach their homes in time to celebrate Diwali, the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC)... Read More


PCMC chief engineer arrested in bribery case

India, Oct. 30 -- The anti-corruption bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested a Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) chief engineer for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs.45,785 to sign tender agree... Read More


Vroom without a stop: 11 UP toll plazas to go barrier-free

LUCKNOW, Oct. 30 -- Vehicles could soon glide through at least 11 toll plazas across Uttar Pradesh without slowing down to stop at booths, as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) prepares t... Read More