Guwahati: A woman and her 5-year-old daughter died after an SUV hit their two-wheeler on Friday.Police identified them as Nilakshi Ingti Rahang (28) and her daughter Aditi Rahang, residents of Chamta Pathar village in Sonapur on the city’s outskirts.“The SUV was coming from the Guwahati side and heading towards Khetri when the accident took place…
Delhi rain under red alert NEW DELHI: Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Friday, leading to widespread waterlogging, traffic congestion and disruptions to vehicular movement during peak hours.The IMD issued a red alert, forecasting moderate rain at many places and heavy rain at isolated locations accompanied by…
Michigan Democrat-socialist El-Sayed has property in India in wife’s name. Abdul El-Sayed could become the first Muslim senator in US history after he won the Democratic primary on his socialist message but now, once again, the properties that he owns even outside the US have come on the radar.In his most recent financial disclosure filed…
Although the unemployment rate of 4.1% marked the lowest level since June 2025, the decline was driven by a contraction in the labour force rather than stronger hiring. (Image for representative purpose only) US employers unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs last month, while downward revisions by the Labor Department erased a further 103,000 positions from payroll…
Actor, model and television host Mini Mathur was last seen in ‘Call Me Bae’, starring Ananya Panday. The 53-year-old recently emerged as the winner of ‘The Alliance’, taking home the winner’s trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh.Beyond her work on screen, Mini has earned a reputation for speaking candidly about issues…
ICC explained: From Rome Statute to Venezuela’s exit, key facts for UPSC aspirants The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been in the news after Venezuela announced its decision to withdraw from the tribunal, accusing it of geographical bias against countries of the Global South. For UPSC Civil Services Examination aspirants, this development provides a useful…
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board on Friday announced that free entry will be provided to fans for the upcoming two-match Test series against India in Galle and Colombo. The series between the subcontinental rivals forms a key part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 cycle.The two-match series begins on August 15 in Galle….
Lanmaoa asiatica is a popular edible mushroom species sold in Yunnan that induces Lilliputian hallucinations when undercooked. In 1934, Western scientists first heard reports from Papua New Guinea of wild mushrooms causing visions of tiny people, a phenomenon called “mushroom madness.” Nearly a century later, DNA sequencing has confirmed that a single, identical mushroom species…
Mumbai: Cyber police officials saved Rs 1.8 crore in a case where fraudsters had duped a company of Rs 1.98 crore on Aug 4. “The timely information to the police resulted in saving 92% of the total cheating amount,” said a police source.The 48-year-old complainant, who works as general manager-accounts and banking administrator at a…
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Biscuits pass along a conveyor belt after being baked at the Britannia factory in New Delhi June 3, 2011. The company manufactures and sells biscuits, bread, rusk, cakes and dairy products. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo/File Photo BengaluruBritannia Industries may implement another 1.5-2% price increase next quarter, largely through “shrinkflation” in its Rs…
