Pune: The increasing maximum temperatures have led to 15 heatstroke-related cases between March 1 and April 13 in Maharashtra, leaving doctors and residents concerned.State health department data said the highest number of cases at six were recorded in Ratnagiri district, followed by two in Palghar and one each in Pune, Gadchiroli, Jalgaon, Jalna, Nandurbar, Nashik…
With the initial probe hinting at the involvement of a significant number of non-workers and external elements, the investigating teams are now looking at Noida unrest more as a “wellplanned conspiracy” than a labour protest. Image Credit: PTI LUCKNOW: With the initial probe hinting at the involvement of a significant number of non-workers and external…
Retired IAS Subodh agarwal at ACB Court Jaipur: Former IAS officer Subodh Agarwal was sent to judicial custody by a special court here Wednesday after completion of his remand period.The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Agarwal on April 9 for his alleged involvement in the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam, where a nexus of private firms…
NEW DELHI: Noting that it is the honour which is the most important thing for a defence personnel, Supreme Court on Wednesday directed that a septuagenarian former Indian Air Force pilot, who had to face an ignominious exit from the service 33 years back, be now given a farewell with honour as his dismissal was…
Representative image (Credit: AP) The US military on Thursday said it had turned back 10 vessels attempting to leave Iranian ports during the first 48 hours of its naval blockade, even as maritime tracking data suggested some ships may have initially crossed the Strait of Hormuz.In a post on X, US Central Command said, “Ten…
The United States has decided not to extend the temporary waiver that allowed the sale of Russian and Iranian oil already at sea. The announcement comes as US treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said, “We will not be renewing the general license on Russian oil,” adding, “That was oil that was on the water…
Ethan Jamieson, known for his role as a District 4 tribute in ‘The Hunger Games’ franchise, has been arrested. News reports on Thursday confirmed that the actor, now 27, was taken into custody on three counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.Ethan Jamieson arrestedAs per court documents, obtained by TMZ, Jamieson…
Prayagraj region recorded a mixed performance in the CBSE Class 10 results 2026, with girls once again surpassing boys in pass percentage. Despite strong outcomes in centrally run schools, the region ranked below the national average and slipped in national standings. A relatively high number of compartment cases and weak government school performance highlighted continuing…
Vaishali Rameshbabu (Photo: FIDE) There will be twin Indian representation at the highest boards of chess this time. On Wednesday, R Vaishali, lowest-ranked seed in the women’s Candidates tournament in Cyprus, earned the right to challenge China’s Ju Wenjun for the world title later this year. The 24-year-old, with Praggnanandhaa, the other half of Chennai’s…
South Korea is leading an innovative effort with renewable energy that addresses how to resolve the major conflict between using land and protecting it. Historical solar farms generally require extensive deforestation; studies in Scientific Reports have indicated that conventional solar farms can eliminate 98 per cent of existing tree biomass. However, the new design for…
