Madras HC Rejects P&G's Trademark Claim Over 'Vapo' Term
The Madras High Court dismissed Procter & Gamble's petitions seeking exclusive rights to the term 'vapo', ruling it's public property and descriptive in nature.
Category : Politics
Madras HC: Crematorium Not Against Public Interest
Madras High Court dismisses petitions against Isha Foundation's crematorium in Coimbatore, citing Supreme Court ruling that distance rules don't prohibit licensing.
Retired Cop's Son Booked for Drunk Driving in Vadodara
Virendrasinh Zhala, son of a retired police officer, was booked by Akota police for creating a disturbance while allegedly driving drunk on Old Padra Road in Vadodara.
Bengaluru Theft: US Embassy Staffer's Rs 1 Crore Valuables Stolen
A domestic worker in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly stealing valuables worth Rs 1 crore from a US Embassy staffer's residence. The theft was discovered when the victim returned home from work.
Tribal Student Leads Model Youth Gram Sabha in Delhi
Garima Dhruwa, a class 11 student from Chhattisgarh's EMRS, impressed at Bharat Mandapam with a mock gram sabha presentation. The event highlighted youth engagement in grassroots democracy.
Harish Rao Alleges Corruption in Telangana Excise Department
Former minister T Harish Rao alleges fresh corruption in Telangana's excise department, claiming microbrewery licenses were earmarked for politicians and ₹1.8 crore unofficial agreements made per license.
Gunjan Singh: Violence Against Women Rising in Bihar
All India Mahila Congress general secretary Gunjan Singh expressed concern over increasing violence against women in Bihar, citing insecurity among students and a recent death case.
Rajkot Gang of 5 Arrested for Gold Theft at Religious Event
Devbhumi Dwarka LCB arrests five, including four women, for stealing gold jewellery worth Rs 7.67 lakh from women during a religious discourse in Movan village near Khambhaliya.
Rajkot: Minor with Disabilities Found Pregnant, Rape Case Filed
A 16-year-old girl with learning difficulties from Dasada-Patdi taluka in Gujarat's Surendranagar district was discovered to be nine months pregnant, leading police to register a rape case against an unknown person based on her mother's complaint.
New Surat Municipal Commissioner Nagrajan M Takes Office
Nagrajan M has taken charge as the new municipal commissioner of Surat, assuming office during a critical period involving waste disposal investigations and upcoming municipal elections.
Gujarat Police Seize IMFL Worth Over Rs 6 Crore
Enforcement agencies in Gujarat conducted seven major seizures of Indian Made Foreign Liquor valued at over Rs 6.04 crore across five districts within nine days, with heightened vigilance at border check posts.
GBA Readies for Swachh Survekshan with Nodal Officers
The Greater Bengaluru Authority has established nodal officers to coordinate participation in the upcoming Swachh Survekshan, aiming to enhance the city's cleanliness ranking.
GBA Forms Task Forces for Bengaluru Congestion, Illegal Buildings
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has launched city-wide task forces to combat severe traffic congestion and rampant unauthorised construction, despite past failures in enforcement.
Bengaluru Public Toilets Unusable for Women, Disabled: Audit
A recent audit in Bengaluru has found that the majority of public toilets are unusable and unsafe, particularly for women and disabled individuals, raising concerns ahead of the Swachh Survekshan survey.
NHRC Suggests Targeted Disability Verification, Not Mass Reassessment
National Human Rights Commission chairperson Justice V Ramasubramanian recommends disability certificate scrutiny only in cases of specific suspicion, not mass re-verification of all government employees with disabilities.
Surya Objects to Tunnel Road Approval, Cites BMLTA Rules
Bengaluru MP Tejasvi Surya raises objections to Rule 24 of draft BMLTA regulations, questioning tunnel road project approval process and fiscal oversight.
PSPCL Mandates Smart Pre-Paid Meters for Punjab Govt Offices
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has announced mandatory smart pre-paid metering for government office connections starting February 15, aiming to modernize power consumption and improve financial discipline.
Patiala MLA's House Forcibly Vacated After Court Order
Patiala administration, with PWD and police support, evicted MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra's official residence following house allotment cancellation and high court dismissing his appeals as proclaimed offender.
Eluru Police Crack Rs 7 Crore Gold Heist, Arrest Auditor
Eluru district police have solved a major theft case involving 4.5 kg of gold worth Rs 7 crore from Kanakadurga Gold Finance. The auditor Vadlamudi Uma Mahesh was arrested after a detailed investigation led by SP K P S Kishore.
Car-Bus Crash Near Phagwara Kills 2, Injures 4
A tragic road accident on the National Highway outskirts of Phagwara claimed two lives and left four injured, including children, when a car collided with a stationary bus.
Himachal Police Leads India in ERSS-112 Emergency Response Time
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu congratulated state police for achieving the fastest average emergency response time nationwide under the ERSS-112 system, praising their dedication despite challenging terrain.
Thakur Accuses Himachal Govt of Ignoring BJP MLAs
Former Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur criticizes state government for allegedly ignoring BJP MLAs' constituency priorities, delaying projects, and suspending funds, threatening boycott of upcoming meeting.
Congress Slams IT Raids on Ex-Minister Arora as Political Vendetta
Punjab Congress leaders accuse central agencies of being weaponized against opposition after income tax raids on former minister Sunder Sham Arora's residence in Hoshiarpur.
Himachal Leaders Mourn Ajit Pawar's Death in Plane Crash
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed deep sorrow over Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's death in a Baramati plane crash, calling it a national loss.
Brampton Man Charged in Online Job Scam Assaults
Tejinder Dhaliwal, 47, arrested for sexual assault after targeting women through fake job ads on Kijiji. Halton Police warn of more potential victims as he's released on bail.
Himachal Congress Leaders Meet High Command in Delhi
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri, and state Congress chief Vinay Kumar met party high command in New Delhi to discuss unity, discipline, and organizational strengthening.
Trump Claims Ilhan Omar Staged Minneapolis Attack
Former President Donald Trump questioned the authenticity of an attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar in Minneapolis, where a suspect sprayed her with an unknown liquid. Police arrested Anthony Kazmierczak on assault charges.
Bengaluru's Goripalya-Hosahalli Railway Bridge Completed After Delays
After nearly two years of delays and technical challenges, the crucial Goripalya-Hosahalli railway bridge in west Bengaluru has been reconstructed, providing relief to thousands of daily commuters.
Punjab CM Urges PM Modi to Name Adampur Airport After Guru Ravidas
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has formally requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rename Adampur Airport after Guru Ravidas during the PM's upcoming visit to Jalandhar on February 1.
Kolkata Fire: Skulls Key to Death Count in Anandapur Blaze
In the devastating Anandapur fire that claimed 21 lives, rescue teams are using skulls as primary indicators to count victims. DNA from teeth will aid identification amid forensic challenges.
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