CHENNAI: This is a Vikram-Vethal conundrum. A man was convicted in a domestic violence case and Supreme Court confirmed the sentence. In the police and court records, the name and photo are of Pannerselvam. But now it turns out that Pannerselvam is the criminal’s brother, and has nothing to do with the case. The man […]
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NEW DELHI: Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday said that a war room has been constituted to ensure refund or alternate flights for passengers affected in the Delhi airport canopy collapse incident.The minister assured that proactive measures are being taken to ensure such incidents are not repeated.Naidu expressed his condolences on the
As India and South Africa prepare to clash in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday, the weather forecast looms large, with rain predicted to play a crucial role in the outcome of the much-anticipated match.India’s only T20 World Cup triumph came 17 years ago in the inaugural edition of the tournament. And India’s last
1 hour ago By Paul Seddon, Political reporter Getty Images Have you heard of the fiscal lock? Would the nuclear deterrent triple lock get your vote? What about the Triple Lock Plus? During this election campaign we have heard a lot of talk about political “locks”: promises made by politicians to do – and, increasingly, not to
