Knife-wielding gang attacks college student Chennai: A 19-year-old student of Presidency College suffered multiple injuries after he was attacked by a group of five men armed with knives near the college campus. Police said the victim, Kumar of Tiruvallur district, is a second-year BA Economics student. He was at a food stall when five bike-borne…
Hyderabad: With forecasts indicating El Niño’s influence on the present monsoon, Telangana irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Thursday advised farmers not to depend exclusively on traditional water-intensive crops. He directed officials to promote suitable alternative crops based on expected rainfall and available irrigation resources.“Gram Sabhas, Rythu Vedikas and field-level extension programmes should be…
Kolkata: City’s office market saw average rentals rise 15% year-on-year in the first half of 2026 to Rs 51.1 per sq ft per month, even as leasing activity moderated following a record year in 2025.Office transactions stood at 8 lakh sq ft in Jan-June 2026, down 26% year-on-year, as occupiers adopted a cautious approach and…
Uttar Pradesh invited Spanish defence firms to explore investment opportunities. LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) and the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) invited Spanish defence and aerospace companies to explore investment opportunities in the state during a virtual India–Spain Defence Industry Workshop held on Thursday.The workshop, titled “Make in India…
Jaipur: The demolition of heritage havelis and their replacement with commercial complexes is raising concerns over the future of Jaipur’s UNESCO-listed Walled City, with residents and a former councillor alleging that illegal redevelopment is eroding the area’s historic character.The Walled City, which was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019 and is home…
Bingson John, 69, who idolised serial killer Charles Sobhraj, arrested after 36-year, 300-hotel con spree across India. Three former TMC Rajya Sabha MPs — Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik — joined BJP in Kolkata amid growing rebellion in the party. US projectiles struck areas around Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, according…
A 2,500-year-old warrior prince tomb found in Italy had a chariot, helmet and weapons still inside Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered the 2,500-year-old tomb of a pre-Roman warrior prince along the country’s Adriatic coast, shedding new light on the Piceni, an ancient civilisation that left behind very few written records.The royal burial was found in…
The claims arose out of a road accident that occurred on 16.04.2022 near Harina Bus Stand on National Highway-6 under Kharagpur (Local) Police Station. (AI image) The Calcutta High Court has held that the mere fact that a vehicle was stationary at the time of an accident does not absolve its owner or insurer from…
After months of legal battles, certification delays, piracy leaks and endless speculation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ has finally received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film has been awarded an A certificate, bringing to an end one of the longest and most controversial censor processes in recent Tamil…
The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board has activated the Jharkhand PECE 2026 admit card download link ahead of the July 12 entrance examination. Registered candidates can access their hall tickets through the official portal using their email ID and password. Applicants are advised to download the document early, verify all particulars, and keep a…
