The NIA had opposed the bail granted to the dismissed cop by a lower court MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Friday concluded the hearing of an appeal filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against bail granted by a trial court to dismissed police officer Sachin Waze and reserved the matter for orders. A…
Panaji: After a strong backlash from fishermen and all the political parties, the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) scrapped its plans to lease around 1km of Baina beach for watersports. Just two days earlier, the port has announced plans to lease the beach stretch, along with two other prime land parcels, for 30-years to a private…
Ahmedabad: Researchers at IIT Gandhinagar (IIT-Gn) have developed a wearable patch equipped with a sensor to track micro-movements in gym-goers and athletes, helping them optimise their performance. According to the research team, the prototype is currently at Technology Readiness Level 5, and a patent application is underway.“An experienced coach can often spot subtle differences in…
Rajbir Ghuman, OSD to Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann Chandigarh: Rajbir Ghuman, officer on special duty (OSD) to Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, appeared before CBI at its Chandigarh office on Friday in connection with the probe into the alleged ‘cash for favours’ case linked to CMO.Ghuman was accompanied by his lawyer, GPS Ghumman, who…
Most parts of Maharashtra are under severe water distress Pune: District administration has so far completed nearly 80% of the panchnamas in drought-hit areas for crop loss and is racing to complete the assessment by Sunday.The efforts are to enable state govt to release financial assistance to eligible farmers before Diwali. However, farmers in some…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh will publish its final electoral rolls on Jan 4, 2027, following a special summary revision ahead of the Assembly elections, Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said on Friday.During a meeting with representatives of recognised political parties, Rinwa said the revision, with Jan 1, 2027, as the qualifying date, aims to enrol eligible…
‘Regime change normal in democracy’: Chidambaram hits back at BJP NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader and former Union minister P Chidambaram on Saturday defended the use of the phrase “regime change” in a democracy, amid a political row over remarks by student activist Neha Bora and senior advocate Prashant Bhushan during protests against Chief Election…
Iran faces mounting financial pressure as US officials report $25 billion in lost oil revenue, $350 million in crypto frozen and militias sending funds back to the IRGC Iran is facing mounting financial pressure after nine months of war, with a US naval blockade costing it $25 billion in lost oil revenue and $350 million…
US annual budget gap touches $2 trillion The US government spent nearly $2 trillion more than it collected in the 2026 fiscal year, widening its budget deficit to the higest in five years. Higher debt payments, tariff refunds and increased spending on social benefits and defence contributed to the rise.The shortfall increased by $217 billion…
Actor Suriya shared valuable life lessons with students at the 47th anniversary celebration of the Sivakumar Educational Trust in Chennai. Drawing from nearly three decades of cinema experience, he spoke about failure, hard work, consistency, and gratitude. He also advised youngsters to look beyond Instagram Reels and learn from the real journeys of successful people.During…
