Rajkot: A special Pocso court in Bhuj sentenced a 22-year-old man from Pune to prison for the rest of his natural life after convicting him of repeatedly raping a minor after threatening her, misusing her photographs on social media and pressuring her to convert to another religion.Special Pocso judge J A Thakkar convicted Jiyad alias…
Jaipur: The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has made fire clearance mandatory before approving building plans, aligning its process with the urban development and housing department’s Fire Safety Provisions-2026. The step follows a series of fatal fires reported in coaching centres, hotels, restaurants and apartment buildings across the country.Officials said all building proposals covered under the…
Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 lifts off from Sriharikota on Saturday, becoming India’s first privately developed orbital-class launch vehicle to successfully place payloads into low Earth orbit. NEW DELHI: With the successful launch of India’s first privately designed and developed orbital-class launch vehicle Vikram-1 of Skyroot Aerospace on Saturday, the country’s first baby SpaceX is born.With maiden…
Staying out of politics feels like opting out entirely, but the decisions keep getting made regardless of who shows up to make them. Plato named that trap directly. “One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors,” the popular version reads. Refusing to take…
Shakira and Burna Boy reunited on the pitch for final rehearsals ahead of the historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime performance.Image credit (Instagram) Shakira, known for her chart topping hits and energetic live shows that have drawn fans across the globe and Burna Boy, who has carved out a reputation as one of the…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 19, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
New Delhi: The fragile peace of outer north Delhi’s Bawana was shattered Saturday morning when a hail of gunfire claimed the life of a 45-year-old man, marking an escalation in an ongoing cross-continental gang war.Around 8.15am, three men on a bike intercepted Joginder aka Kala and fired multiple rounds at him before speeding away. He…
The tribunal also rejected the insurer’s attempt to shift blame to potholes, loose sand or road conditions Mumbai: In a motor accident compensation claim that placed a 15-year-old injured son against his mother, the registered owner of the two-wheeler, the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal held that both the mother, Madhavi Tavale, and Tata AIG General…
Bengaluru: No less than 13,077 people bought platform tickets in Bengaluru across 12 stations every day during 2025-26, solely to receive or see off passengers. They came to hug a loved one goodbye, welcome family home, or simply walk a few extra steps with someone before the whistle blows. South Western Railway says 47.7 lakh…
Silent, preventable cholesterol burden: Nine in ten Indian adults have abnormal blood lipids Chennai: Nine in 10 Indian adults live with at least one abnormal blood lipid — fats, including cholesterol and triglycerides, in their bloodstream and body tissues, according to national data from the ICMR‑INDIAB study. Dyslipidemia, or an unhealthy imbalance or abnormal amount…
