Panaji: The Bombay high court on Tuesday acquitted a 28-year-old man from a northeastern state of alleged rape of a 63-year-old businesswoman and resort owner in Goa. The court held that conviction can’t be based on the voice of the accused identified by the survivor. Castigating the prosecution, the court noted that there is no…
Gorakhpur: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed officials to ensure that the benefits of the welfare schemes reach every eligible citizen.“From housing to medical treatment, from a daughter’s education and marriage to pensions for destitute persons and senior citizens, the govt has numerous schemes for every needy section of society. Applications should be facilitated…
Falguni Maheshwari said she was deboarded by Air India from the carrier’s Ahmedabad-Bhuj flight Ahmedabad: After nearly nine hours in the air from Frankfurt, Bhuj native Falguni Maheshwari thought the hardest part of her long journey home was over. The postgraduate student of environment sustainability studies in Germany, wheelchair-dependent due to a disability, had landed…
Ludhiana: The gas tragedy reported on RK Road that claimed three lives on Monday clearly indicates the lack of checks on the factories when it comes to managing and disposing off the effluent waste. The respective unit was getting the effluent tank cleaned illegally and without proper safety gears, which also indicates that such practice…
Chandigarh: Police are analyzing CCTV footage after a 24-hour crime spree left three residents targeted by vehicle-mounted thieves.In the first incident, Soumya, a commuter from Kalka, was walking near the Sector 31 traffic lights when a motorcyclist ambushed her from behind, snatched her mobile phone, and sped away. Passersby rushed to aid the woman, who…
Pune: Marking a significant step in strengthening higher education and research infrastructure, DES Pune University will inaugurate a building for its school of science and mathematics along with two advanced research centres on June 5.The new facility, aimed at promoting cutting-edge scientific and interdisciplinary research, will be inaugurated by Maharashtra higher and technical education minister…
Leopard skin allegedly being offered for sale from a hotel near Surat railway station Surat: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Monday apprehended two men after recovering a leopard skin allegedly being offered for sale from a hotel near Surat railway station. Officials said the accused were allegedly expecting more than Rs 50 lakh…
Dimapur: The Nagaland govt has directed all villages in the state to strictly implement segregation of household waste at source in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026.The state home department issued a notification on Tuesday in pursuance of Rule 5(b) of the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, notified by the Union ministry of…
TNNLucknow: Director general of police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna on Tuesday directed police and administrative officers across Uttar Pradesh to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards any irregularity in the upcoming police constable recruitment examination, stressing that the success of the massive exercise would depend on vigilance and discipline at every level.Chairing a high-level review meeting via…
Rajkot Bicycle Club is turning fitness into a movement Rajkot: For over a decade, Rajkot Bicycle Club (RCC), one of the city’s leading cycling groups, has been championing fitness, environmental awareness and healthy living, transforming cycling from a recreational activity into a growing social movement.Founded in 2015, RCC has built a distinct identity by promoting…
