Ahmedabad: A series of thefts involving basic goods has caught the attention of police in Ahmedabad. From water canisters to milk crates and edible oil tins, items usually seen as routine stock are now being targeted. The incidents have been reported from different parts of the city within days of each other. Police believe some…
Ludhiana: Officials now bank on a buoyant commercial real-estate market to secure a buyer to end the 18-year vacancy of a crumbling multi-storey building.The Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) has set a reserve price of ₹197 crore for this 2.2-acre property on Rani Jhansi Road in a fresh attempt to sell this long-derelict landmark in the…
Chandigarh: The ruling AAP won a confidence motion moved by chief minister Bhagwant Mann in Punjab assembly on Friday. The CM said he would take along a copy of the motion when he meets President Droupadi Murmu on May 5 to demand recall of the seven Rajya Sabha MPs — six from Punjab — who…
Silchar: Authorities in Hailakandi district have issued show-cause notices to 38 private schools for reportedly operating without valid govt recognition.Officials said the action followed a series of complaints pointing to irregularities in several institutions, including alleged violations of provisions under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. Section 18 of the…
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday accused the BJP-led central govt of being unwilling to provide reservation to women, alleging a “deliberate conspiracy” to mislead the public and discredit the Opposition. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters, he said the Women’s Reservation Bill, passed by Parliament in 2023 with support from…
Jaipur: Rajasthan United Football Club suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat against Dempo Sports Club at Namdhari Football Stadium in their latest Indian Football League encounter on Friday. Despite a disciplined and spirited performance, the team was unable to convert their chances, with the opposition capitalizing on a decisive moment.The result serves as a setback, but…
NEW DELHI: USTR has retained India on its Special 301 priority watch list, along with five other countries including China, and said it will engage with New Delhi, including through Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations. The annual report said India remained “inconsistent in its progress” on protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP).Vietnam was identified as…
An Indian-origin tech professional working in US has shared an emotional account of being unable to see his dying mother, saying visa delays left him trapped in a choice. He calls this the “biggest regret of my life.”Gautam Dey works in US on an H-1B visa and described on LinkedIn how his mother passed away…
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone, sent fans on social media into a frenzy after new images from the sets of her upcoming film ‘King’ surfaced online. The pics in question saw the actress debuting her baby bump while filming at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. Deepika Padukone debuts baby bump The actress, who announced last month…
Why scorpions have metal in their stingers and claws. Image credit – Wikimedia Scorpions are always judged for their venom. Their distinctive curved tails and stingers make these species among the most recognisable predators in the animal world. For years, researchers have focused on the chemical properties of scorpion venoms. However, new studies demonstrate that…
