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TVK govt presents first Budget in Assembly, Fin Min hails Vijay for halting kickbacks in tenders

TVK govt presents first Budget in Assembly, Fin Min hails Vijay for halting kickbacks in tenders

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N Marie Wilson on Wednesday presented the TVK government’s first Budget in the Assembly and hailed Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for several initiatives, including halting the practice of “cut” in tenders for some parties and individuals. TVK govt presents first Budget in Assembly, Fin Min hails Vijay for halting kickbacks in tenders The government also allotted over ₹1300 crore for two gold assistance schemes both key promises of the TVK, while asserting steps were being taken to bring Tamil Nadu out of “financial crunch.” Reiterating that the TVK regime opposes NEET, Wilson urged the Centre to scrap the qualifying test and revert to the old method of medical admissions based on class 12 marks. The minister said ₹812 crore is the allocation for the “gold coin, silk saree scheme” for women beneficiaries, wherein eight gm gold and a silk saree would be provided to brides during their wedding. The government has allotted ₹560 crore for the gold ring scheme for newborns in government hospitals, an electoral assurance of the …

Noida high-rise fire: Family rescued, 6 fire tenders deployed; CM takes cognisance

Noida high-rise fire: Family rescued, 6 fire tenders deployed; CM takes cognisance

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Noida, A fire broke out in a 12th-floor flat of a high-rise residential society in Sector 75 here on Friday morning, following which a family trapped inside was rescued safely, and the building was evacuated, officials said. Noida high-rise fire: Family rescued, 6 fire tenders deployed; CM takes cognisance Chief Fire Officer , Gautam Buddh Nagar, Pradeep Kumar stated that the fire was caused likely by a short circuit in an air conditioner. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the incident and directed officials to immediately reach the spot, expedite relief and rescue operations and ensure proper medical assistance, if required, according to an official statement issued in Lucknow. The chief minister also directed the administration to remain alert at all levels and ensure continuous monitoring of the relief efforts. The incident occurred around 7 am at Ivy County society in Sector 75, where flames erupted from a flat on the 12th floor of the 28-storey building. Thick black smoke and flames were visible from nearby areas. “After receiving the information, the local police …

Amid impeachment proceedings, Justice Yashwant Varma tenders resignation

Amid impeachment proceedings, Justice Yashwant Varma tenders resignation

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Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has tendered his resignation with immediate effect to President Droupadi Murmu, bringing an abrupt end to his tenure amid ongoing impeachment proceedings, news agency IANS reported. In his resignation letter, Justice Varma said, “I do not propose to burden your august office with the reasons which have constrained me to submit this missive,” adding that “it is with deep anguish” that he was stepping down from the office of Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. “It has been an honour to serve in this office,” the letter stated. A copy of the resignation was also marked to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, IANS reported. Justice Varma has been at the centre of controversy since burnt cash was allegedly discovered on March 14, 2025, in an outhouse at the official residence allotted to him during his tenure as a judge of the Delhi High Court. In July 2025, notices of impeachment against him were moved in both Houses of Parliament, backed by 145 …

Rail Neer scam: CIC pulls up IRCTC for denying RTI data on disclosure of CBI, ED cases in tenders

Rail Neer scam: CIC pulls up IRCTC for denying RTI data on disclosure of CBI, ED cases in tenders

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The Rail Neer ‘scam’ was a 2015 corruption case investigated by the CBI, in which private catering companies supplied cheap bottled water instead of the mandated ‘Rail Neer’ on premium trains (Rajdhani and Shatabdi), causing the Indian Railways a loss of about ₹19.5 crore. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Central Information Commission (CIC) has pulled up the IRCTC, the catering arm of the Indian Railways, over the denial of information on an RTI plea seeking to know if companies bidding for railway tenders had disclosed their alleged links to the Rail Neer ‘scam’ and related cases probed by central agencies. The RTI applicant had asked the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) if the bidders clearly mentioned the CBI or ED cases against their names, if any, in their tender documents. The Rail Neer ‘scam’ was a 2015 corruption case investigated by the CBI, in which private catering companies supplied cheap bottled water instead of the mandated ‘Rail Neer’ on premium trains (Rajdhani and Shatabdi), causing the Indian Railways a loss of about …

‘Judiciary Is Bleeding’: Supreme Court On NCERT Row As Centre Tenders Unconditional Apology | India News

‘Judiciary Is Bleeding’: Supreme Court On NCERT Row As Centre Tenders Unconditional Apology | India News

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Last Updated:February 26, 2026, 11:20 IST Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the court, “We tender an unconditional apology,” adding that “there is no justification” for the issue that has arisen Supreme Court raised concerns on NCERT’s ‘judicial corruption’ chapter. The Centre on Thursday tendered an unconditional apology before the Supreme Court over the NCERT textbook controversy, which is being heard suo motu by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. Appearing for the government, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the court, “We tender an unconditional apology,” and admitted that “there is no justification” for the contents in question. He further assured the bench that the two individuals who prepared the contentious chapter “will not be associated with this ministry or any other ministry.” Making sharp observations, Chief Justice Surya Kant said, “The bullet they’ve fired, the judiciary is bleeding.” He added, “Mr Solicitor, it’s a very, very calculative move… It’s not just the student, but the parents and teachers would be imbibed with this thought that the judiciary …

Actor Sivaji appears before T’gana Women’s Commission over “inappropriate” remarks, tenders apology

Actor Sivaji appears before T’gana Women’s Commission over “inappropriate” remarks, tenders apology

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Hyderabad, Telugu actor Sivaji on Saturday appeared before the Telangana State Commission for Women here after being summoned for an inquiry in connection with his “inappropriate” remarks at a film event. Actor Sivaji appears before T’gana Women’s Commission over “inappropriate” remarks, tenders apology During the inquiry, he tendered an apology for his remarks on women and admitted his mistake, a release from the Commission said. “He stated that he was withdrawing his comments in their entirety and assured that hereafter he would speak about and behave towards women with dignity and respect,” it said. During the inquiry, Chairperson of the Telangana State Women’s Commission, Nerella Sharada, questioned him on how one could justify harassment by attributing it to women’s attire. Earlier, Sivaji, in a video posted on ‘X’ on December 23, admitted to having used two “unparliamentary” words inadvertently during his speech and apologized for the same. Sivaji made the remarks at an event of the film ‘Dhandora’ on December 22. Taking the case on its own, the Commission had recently directed him to appear …

Centre revises norms for e-bus tenders to attract more participants

Centre revises norms for e-bus tenders to attract more participants

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Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: PTI The Centre has revised the qualification criteria for its largest electric bus tender to attract more participants, allowing not only manufacturers but also operators, infrastructure developers, and municipal bodies to compete, according to a senior government official. In June, the Centre floated a tender for 10,900 e-buses for five cities, which include Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Surat, and Ahmedabad. This is part of the umbrella PM E drive scheme worth ₹10,900 crore to promote adoption of electric vehicles that also includes electric two wheelers, three wheelers, ambulance, trucks and charging infrastructure. The deadline for submission of bids has already been extended twice, with the latest deadline set to expire on November 6. The Centre expects Adani Group, the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund in which the government owns 49% stake, and a Canadian pension fund to show interest. In pre bid meetings, at least 6-7 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) also have participated. On why the Tata Group had not come forward in previous rounds, the official said it …

‘Fire tenders were late…left with nothing’: After fire, migrants in Gurgaon slum begin rebuilding homes | Delhi News

‘Fire tenders were late…left with nothing’: After fire, migrants in Gurgaon slum begin rebuilding homes | Delhi News

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Their temporary houses in a new city they had been calling home for the last three years stand singed. But with no hope of government help, residents of the slums in Gurgaon’s Sector 103, where a fire broke out on Wednesday and gutted over 40 jhuggis (slum hutments), have begun rebuilding their homes – but not without complaints. Mizanur Islam, 35, whose daughter is unwell with a brain tumour, said the fire tenders were delayed. “They came an hour late,” he said. The fire burnt the expensive medicines Islam had purchased for his daughter after saving Rs 12,000 a month. “She has a brain tumour. It was for her that we moved here. Now we have to return to giving her local medicine, and are left with nothing. We have no hope of relief from anyone, especially the government,” he said. “We will have to pay back the contractor for the new houses, he will cut from our pay,” Islam said, placing a bamboo pole in the ground. A plastic sheet will be wrapped over …

Delhi dilli Haat shops massive fire rescue search operation video fire tenders on spot deaths injured latest updates

Delhi dilli Haat shops massive fire rescue search operation video fire tenders on spot deaths injured latest updates

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Dilli Haat fire: According to Delhi Fire Service, the fire broke out at around 8:55 pm and 12 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to douse the flames. New Delhi: A massive fire broke out at around 28 shops in Delhi’s entertainment hub, ‘Dilli Haat’, on Wednesday evening (April 30). According to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), the fire broke out at around 8:55 pm, and 12 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to douse the flames. One of the shop owners said, “There is a huge loss due to fire here. I called the fire tenders. Around 27 to 28 shops were gutted in the fire here. We are assuming the reason for the fire is a short circuit.” The fire has been brought under control. Several stalls were gutted in the fire. Smoke was seen bellowing from the stalls, and flames leapt towards the sky as the blaze swept the popular art and craft mart. A senior police officer said that a police team immediately rushed to the spot and started …

Delhi Fire breaks out inside vacant plot in Shaheen Bagh area watch Video deaths injured fire tenders investigation

Delhi Fire breaks out inside vacant plot in Shaheen Bagh area watch Video deaths injured fire tenders investigation

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Delhi fire: Several fire tenders have reached the spot. Firefighting work is underway. Delhi fire: A massive fire broke out in a vacant plot in Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh area on Sunday (April 6). Several fire tenders have reached the spot. Firefighting work is underway. The fire department received the call at around 6:37 pm and promptly dispatched a team to the site. The flames were doused without any injuries or major damage. While the exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, officials suspect dry vegetation and rising temperatures could be contributing factors. Fire breaks out in storage area in Wazirabad Meanwhile, a huge fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday in a storage area (Malkhana) behind the Police Training School in the South district near Khajuri Khas. According to the information, a total of seven fire tenders rushed to the incident spot and tried to take control of the fire. The fire was controlled until 6:00 am. “A fire broke out today in the wee hours in the malkhana located behind PTC …