Bengaluru Enforces Waste Rules, Fines Up to Rs 5 Lakh

Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd intensifies action against plastic use and waste segregation violations, with penalties for repeat offences reaching Rs 5 lakh. Surprise inspections target events and households.

20-Year Prison Term for Child Abuse in Ahmedabad Case

A special POCSO court in Ahmedabad has sentenced Kamlesh Vaghela to 20 years in prison for sodomizing an 11-year-old boy. The court also awarded Rs 4 lakh compensation to the victim for his courage in reporting the crime.

Ahmedabad 2000 Polls: Violence, Cancellations, Congress Win

The 2000 Ahmedabad municipal election was marked by deadly violence, leading to cancelled polling in Dariapur and suspensions in other wards. Congress won 65 seats, forming the civic body after 13 years in opposition, but it was their last term before BJP

HS Phoolka Joins BJP, Sikh Politics Faces Complex Challenges

Senior advocate HS Phoolka, known for his legal battle for 1984 Sikh massacre victims, joined BJP. However, Sikh community's political alignment remains fluid with unresolved legacy issues and contemporary concerns affecting voter behavior.

Kishan Reddy Urges Telangana-AP Unity, Sparks Political Row

Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy, representing Telangana BJP, advocated for brotherly cooperation between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh during a parliamentary debate on the Amaravati capital bill. He highlighted historical sacrifices and infrastructure g

17 Booked for Attacking Canada NRI in Ludhiana Land Dispute

Dehlon police have registered a case against 17 individuals for allegedly attacking a Canada-based NRI over a long-standing agricultural land dispute. The victim was forced to lock himself inside as the armed mob vandalized his property.

Botad Witness Killings: Wife Attempts Suicide at Police Station

The wife of a key witness in a murder case attempted suicide inside a Botad police station, alleging threats and police inaction. This incident highlights a chain of Dalit witness killings over seven years, raising concerns about targeted eliminations and

Ahmedabad Woman Cheated of Rs 7 Lakh in Housing Scam

A 50-year-old sanitation worker in Ahmedabad was allegedly cheated of Rs 7 lakh by three individuals who promised her a house under a slum redevelopment scheme but failed to deliver, leading to a police case.

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