On the outskirts of Herat in western Afghanistan, one settlement drew international attention in 2022 after reports emerged that many residents had sold a kidney to survive deepening poverty and hunger. The area became widely known as the “one-kidney village,” a grim reflection of the humanitarian crisis that followed Afghanistan’s economic collapse after the Taliban…
Telecom regulator Trai on Thursday proposed a stronger consumer grievance redressal framework for telecom operators, including penalties of up to Rs 50 lakh per quarter for improper handling or disposal of customer complaints, PTI reported.The proposed Telecom Consumers Complaint Redressal (Fourth Amendment) Regulation, 2026 aims to make complaint registration and tracking more transparent and accessible…
Tannaz Irani recently opened up about marriage, divorce, motherhood, guilt and healing relationships with children during a recent conversation. From talking about growing up in a progressive household to admitting she “could have handled things better” as a mother, the actress shared deeply personal moments from her life. ‘The women in my house owned their…
WB Board High Madrasah, Alim, Fazil results 2026: The West Bengal Board of Madrasah Education (WBBME) will announce the High Madrasah, Alim and Fazil examination results 2026 tomorrow, May 8, at 2:30 pm.Students who appeared for the examinations will be able to check and download their scorecards through the official websites at wbbme.org and wbresults.nic.in.In…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Chasing a daunting 210 in a rain-curtailed 19-overs-a-side contest, RCB were rocked early after Mohammed Shami had already dismissed opener Jacob Bethell for just four runs in the opening over. Watch Bhuvneshwar Kumar on RCB loss: ‘It was just one off day’ With pressure already mounting, Prince Yadav…
Mumbai: A major leak in a 1,650mm diameter main water pipeline on Dr E Moses Road led to a large-scale water shutdown across parts of South and Central Mumbai on Thursday, with the BMC taking up emergency repair work on a “war footing.“The leakage was detected late Wednesday night in the main water line located…
Bengaluru: The cabinet Thursday decided to approach the Supreme Court seeking permission to continue implementation of schemes under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA) and to prepare an action plan for the current fiscal. The govt had earmarked Rs 2,475 crore for the programme, even as it flagged the absence of…
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh governor Kavinder Gupta on Thursday paid rich tributes to the armed forces on the first anniversary of ‘Operation Sindoor‘, describing it as a defining moment that reshaped India’s counterterror doctrine and demonstrated the nation’s unwavering resolve against terrorism.Recalling the precise military operation carried out on the intervening night of May 7-8 last…
NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday retained key portfolios, including general administration, home, cabinet secretariat, vigilance and civil aviation, as the Bihar Cabinet portfolios were allocated following the formation of the new government. Departments that have not been assigned to any minister will also remain under the chief minister. Former CM Nitish…
A former JPMorgan banker accused of making explosive sexual harassment claims against a senior executive has hired a high-profile New York lawyer known for representing accusers of Jeffrey Epstein.Chirayu Rana, an Indian-origin former Wall Street analyst is being represented by Daniel Kaiser of the law firm Kaiser, Saurborn & Mair. Kaiser has previously acted for…
