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The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is set to revise water tariffs to offset its ever growing expenditure, said Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar on Wednesday. An official order notifying the new rates will be issued on April 10, he added. Speaking to the media at the BWSSB headquarters on Wednesday, Manohar said Bengaluru has witnessed rapid growth in both population and geographic spread over the past decade. BWSSB, an autonomous body without government subsidies, relies heavily on water charges as its primary source of revenue, he said. "Over the past 10 years, electricity costs have risen by 107 per cent, while maintenance expenses have increased by 122.5 per cent," he added. According to him, despite a monthly expenditure of Rs 200 crore, the Board currently collects only Rs 120 crore, resulting in a monthly deficit of Rs 80 crore. "To bridge this financial gap and improve service delivery, a rational and modest tariff revision has been proposed,...

Curfew has been imposed in parts of Manipur's Churachandpur district due to tension over hoisting community flags in a "disputed area" between two villages inhabited by different tribes, a notification said. Tension erupted between Zomi and Hmar tribes on Tuesday after community flags were raised in the "disputed area" between V Munhoih and Rengkai villages in Churachandpur sub-division. Churachandpur district magistrate Dharun Kumar imposed curfew in the two villages and in the entire Kangvai, Samulamlan, and Sangaikot sub-divisions in the district. The curfew will be eased in the remaining areas of Churachandpur from 6 am to 5 pm till April 17 to allow people access to essential items and services, the notification said. Subsequent relaxation will be reviewed and notified based on an assessment of the law and order situation, the notification said. Village authorities of Rengkai and V Munhoih held a meeting in the presence of the Churachandpur deputy comm...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that the resilience of the economy and strength of domestic demand will continue to make India an engine of growth amid the rapidly evolving global trade landscape as a result of US tariffs. In an interaction entitled the ‘Opportunities and challenges for India's quest to become a developed economy by 2047' at the High Commission of India in London, she asserted that the economy was well placed to capitalise on domestic efficiencies and competitiveness as it tackles global headwinds. “The world has seen depressed growth for over several years; earlier, it was low interest for long and now it's going to be low growth for long, and that's not happy news for anybody,” said Ms Sitharaman, who is in London on her first UK visit in her current Union Cabinet term. “India has maintained its fastest growing economy tag continuously now for five years and we still think that momentum may moderate a bit, but it will still be I...

Muskan Rastogi, who along with her lover is accused of killing her husband and is lodged in a jail here, was found to be pregnant during a preliminary test, officials said on Monday. Senior Jail Superintendent Viresh Raj Sharma said that health check-up and pregnancy test are done regularly for every female inmate coming to the jail and Muskan's test was also a part of this process. He said that he has not received the report of the doctors yet and has just received verbal information that Muskan is pregnant. Chief Medical Officer Dr Ashok Kataria said that Muskan was given a preliminary test, which confirmed her pregnancy. He said that the next step would be an ultrasound test, which will clarify the condition and duration of the pregnancy. Saurabh Rajput, a former Merchant Navy officer, was killed on the night of March 4 at his house in Indiranagar in Meerut district. His wife, Muskan, and her lover, Sahil, are accused of drugging him and stabbing him to death. It is allege...

The US Supreme Court has denied 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana's last application seeking a stay on his extradition to India, moving him closer to being handed over to Indian authorities to face justice. The three-day attacks on hotels, a train station and a Jewish center in Mumbai in which 166 people were killed began on November 26, 2008. India says Pakistan-based Islamist group Lashkar-e-Taiba orchestrated the attacks. Pakistan's government denies being involved. Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin who was based in Chicago, was convicted in 2011 and later sentenced to 13 years in prison. He is currently lodged in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles. The 64-year-old is known to be associated with Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, one of the main conspirators of the 26/11 attacks. Headley conducted a recce of Mumbai before the attacks by posing as an employee of Rana's immigration consultancy. He was co...

A man was arrested for allegedly harassing and touching inappropriately a tourist from the Czech Republic visiting the Taj Mahal, police said on Sunday. The alleged incident occurred on April 3 and the arrest was made after a thorough investigation, they said. In a written complaint at the Tourist police station, the woman alleged that she was "touched inappropriately and harassed" while walking along the Shamshan Ghat Road around 1 pm, they added. The police registered a case and began a probe, deploying multiple teams to arrest the accused. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Taj Security) Syed Areeb Ahmed said, "A case was registered on the complaint of the foreign woman. Several teams were deployed to search for the accused. (Footage from) several CCTV cameras covering the area was scanned. After investigation, the accused Karan Rathore was arrested on Sunday." The woman has identified Rathore as the accused and he has been taken into custody, the officer sai...

A private marketing firm here has been accused of subjecting its underperforming employees to degrading treatment, including making them walk on their knees like chained dogs and lick coins from the floor. The state Labour department has ordered a probe into the alleged inhuman workplace harassment after the disturbing visuals were aired by local television channels. As the issue came to the light, state Labour Minister V Sivankutty ordered an inquiry into the undated incident and instructed the district labour officer to submit an immediate report on the incident. The visuals purportedly showed a person using a leash to force a man to crawl on his knees on the floor, resembling a dog. Later, some employees told a TV channel that those who fail to achieve targets were subjected to such punishments by the management of the firm. According to police, the incident allegedly took place in connection with a private marketing firm functioning in Kaloor and the crime allegedly occurred a...

The Omar Abdullah government faces criticism for requesting the HC to dismiss a petition challenging J&K’s high reservation policy, which limits access for open merit candidates. Minister Sakina Itoo suggested the affidavit was an error, promising a fresh one and affirming the government's commitment to reviewing the reservation system.

The Centre has downgraded Gursharan Kaur's security cover from Z-plus to Z, following a review of her threat perception. This change comes after the passing of former PM Manmohan Singh in 2024. CRPF will continue to provide protection, albeit with fewer personnel and a scaled-down protocol.

India's aviation sector is booming with over 10 crore passengers flying every year. To keep up with the demand, India needs at least 30,000 new pilots in the next few years. India's pilots are currently trained in foreign planes. However, today a new Indian bird has come into the market, namely Hansa Next Generation trainer plane, developed by the National Aerospace Laboratories which will help in training pilots. Science Minister Jitendra Singh and Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu announced a new private sector partnership between Pioneer Clean Amps Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, which makes about 110 of these planes. Civil Aviation Minister K Ramomohan Naidu said 10 crore passengers are flying every year with just 840 aircraft, and the aviation industry has ordered another 1,700 planes. To service them, some 30,000 new pilots will be required. Hansa NG offers a domestic solution to this booming sector, he added, especially because very soon India will have 300 airports from toda...

Delegations of the Meitei and Kuki communities separately left for Delhi to attend peace talks scheduled on Saturday, sources said. The meeting is part of the Ministry of Home Affairs' efforts to mediate between the two communities in the state where 250 people were killed and thousands were left homeless after violence began in May 2023. The Meitei team comprises three members each from the All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation (AMUCO) and the Federation of Civil Society Organisations, a functionary of the FOCS said. On the other hand, representatives of the Zomi Council along with those from the Hmar Inpi and the Kuki Zo Council also left for Delhi to take part in the meeting, sources in the Kuki groups said. The AMUCO delegation includes its president Nanda Luwang, along with senior advisers Ito Tongram and Dhanabir Laishram. Another team from FOCS, which has been actively advocating for the interests of the Meitei community, has also confirmed its participation in the...

India urged BRICS nations to unite on the 'Baku to Belem Roadmap' for mobilising $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 to achieve climate goals. The country emphasized the need for strengthened climate finance mechanisms and highlighted the importance of collective action and shared responsibility among BRICS members.

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Thursday in Parliament made it clear that satellite spectrum would be allocated administratively rather than through auction, aligning with global practices. "We cannot auction an asset which is not fully in our control. This applies not only to India but all countries on earth," Jyotiraditya Scindia said, explaining the technical differences between mobile and satellite communications. During the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the minister elucidated that mobile technology operates on low-frequency waves that dissipate in the atmosphere, necessitating spectrum auctions to prevent signal interference. In contrast, satellite communications use higher frequencies transmitted directly like a laser through fixed antennas. "Today, there is no country that auctions satellite spectrum across the world. The USA's Orbit Act prohibits the auction of satellite spectrum. In Europe, France, Germany - all countries assign sat...

Congress MLA Izharul Hussain on Wednesday claimed that he would end his life if the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 is passed, which is currently being debated in the Parliament. "The Central government wants to take over the property of minorities. Waqf property belongs to Allah and benefits the poor. If this bill is passed, I will end my life," Izharul Hussain said while interacting with the media persons in Kishanganj. Izharul Hussain has warned of major protests if the Bill is passed in the Parliament. "If necessary, I will go from Kishanganj to Parliament to stop this Bill. This is not just a minority issue - temples, gurudwaras, and churches may also be targeted next by passing similar bills in the future to snatch their lands," he said. The MLA accused the Union government of using divisive politics before elections. "They have no development agenda. They bring such bills to distract people. Earlier, they brought anti-farmer laws, and we opposed them too...

Observing even a criminal enjoyed certain protections, the Supreme Court has directed the director generals of police (DGP) of all the states and UTs to strictly adhere to all safeguards available to persons in custody. A bench comprising Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Prashant Kumar Mishra called the police a very vital part of the state machinery, having a direct bearing on the safety and security of the society at large and individuals in particular. "The need, therefore, for maintaining the confidence of individuals and society-at-large in the police is paramount," it added. The court referred to a checklist shown by the counsel for Haryana under Section 41(1)(b) (ii) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. "Perusal of the same prima facie does not inspire confidence. Rather, it appears that only as a formality, the same has been submitted. We express our strong reservations with regard to filling-up of the checklist in a mechanical manner," the bench...

Assam's Sribhumi witnessed tension today following an attempted assault on a woman reminiscent of the Nirbhaya case that had shocked the country 13 years ago. Early in the morning, members of right-wing organisations gathered to protest against the incident, leading to shutdown of bus services in the area.  A statement from a right-wing organisation said the incident bears chilling similarities to the Delhi Nirbhaya case. The young woman was allegedly assaulted inside a moving bus by a group of men. The incident occurred on Monday evening when the young woman, after completing her work at Badarpur Circle Office, boarded a bus for Sribhumi. Once two passengers got off at Bhanga, the remaining men locked the vehicle's doors and attempted to assault the woman. Sensing danger, she sent her live location to her family via WhatsApp. Realizing what happened, the assailants threw her out of the vehicle and fled. She sustained injuries during the fall and has been admitted to Karimg...

A 23-year-old woman was arrested in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday along with four people for allegedly kidnapping her live-in partner following a fight, police said. A call was received at the Kharavel Nagar police station on Tuesday night that one Somanath Swain, 28, was kidnapped, and his family was asked to pay Rs 10 lakh for his release, they said. The call was made by Somanath's sister, Anjita Nayak, who told the police that his partner, Prapti Sharma, might have knowledge about it, they added. Commissioner of Police S Dev Datta Singh said the case was solved within six hours with the help of CCTV footage, mobile phone data, and five persons, including Prapti who hails from Jamshedpur, were arrested. Somanath had been staying with Prapti at Jharpada for the last three years. He had a quarrel with her on March 30 as he suspected her of having an affair with another man. Amid the heated exchange, Somanath assaulted Prapti, who then informed her elder sister about the incident, p...

The conflict between the BJP and Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party is intensifying over the frequent power cuts in Delhi and the two parties faced off over the matter in the assembly today.  The summer has come early this year and by March-end, fans and air-conditioners have started running.  Now AAP has alleged that reports of power cuts from across the capital have been growing, which the BJP has dismissed as fake information.  Today, AAP had given notice to discuss the power cuts in the assembly. But when Speaker Vijender Gupta did not give the opportunity, AAP MLAs walked out and raised slogans outside the House with posters. Power minister Ashish Sood said action will be taken against those who spread "fake information". "There is no power crisis in Delhi and action will be taken against those who spread misleading news on power cuts," Mr Sood said. AAP leaders have accused the BJP of failing to manage electricity distribution after assuming power in F...

A woman trainee pilot was injured after a trainer aircraft belonging to a private aviation academy crashed in Gujarat's Mehsana district on Monday evening, a police official said. The single-engine aircraft crash-landed into an open field at Ucharpi village near Mehsana town due to some technical reasons, said Inspector of Mehsana taluka police station, DG Badva. "After taking off from the Mehsana airport with a woman trainee pilot, the trainer aircraft of an aviation academy crashed into a field at Ucharpi. The trainee pilot received minor injuries in the accident. She is undergoing treatment at a hospital," said the inspector. Airport as well as aviation authorities were informed about the crash in pursuant of further investigation into the incident, Badva added. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

The language battle from Tamil Nadu has found resonance in Maharashtra, with Raj Thackeray, the chief of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, saying the state ought to learn from the southern states about opposing the three-language structure of the National Education Policy and the alleged imposition of Hindi. "Have you seen the southern states? Have you seen Tamil Nadu? See how they have opposed Hindi language,' said Mr Thackeray., whose party had long stood for Maratha pride and advocated the use of the language across the state. "What is going on in Maharashtra? We are the ones who do not react... Every state's language should be respected," he said, urging his party workers to ensure that Marathi is spoken in Mumbai.  Recently, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin had claimed that 25  Indian languages, including Marathi, had suffered because several states adopted Hindi.  His son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, had even given a list of languages that are on the verge of dyin...