Panaji: The state’s victim assistance unit (VAU) has revealed that almost 30% of survivors of child sex abuse are male. The VAU analysed 3,949 cases documented between 2014 and 2026 that were referred by various authorities. Female survivors constituted 70.8% of the cases.VAU coordinator Emidio Pinho said people are often shocked to learn that boys…
Kolkata: State BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Wednesday alleged that tribal communities in Bengal suffered heavily due to the “politics of hatred” pursued by the previous Trinamool Congress govt.Recounting how President Droupadi Murmu was allegedly slighted during a visit to the state under the previous govt, Bhattacharya said the TMC went to the extent of…
For a cause: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss said the marshland was a natural drainage system of Chennai Chennai: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Sunday urged the Tamil Nadu govt to immediately demarcate and notify the Pallikaranai marshland, saying its protection was critical to safeguard Chennai from floods and ensure the city’s water security.Launching a signature…
Ahmedabad: A 65-year-old grocery trader from the Old City lost nearly Rs 40,000 after falling prey to an online fraud while trying to avail of a promotional grocery offer advertised on social media.According to a complaint registered with Karanj police, Sunil Rajput, who runs a provision store near Victoria Garden, came across an advertisement on…
Guwahati: Zubeen Garg’s cousin brother Sandipon Garg, who is one of the accused in the singer’s death case, has moved Gauhati high court seeking bail in the case.The fast-track court set up for speedy trial of the case rejected Sandipon’s bail plea on June 8.On May 26, the fast-track court framed a charge of culpable…
Hyderabad: Having seen first-hand the devastating impact of plant diseases on crops like tomato while growing up in a farmer’s family, a computer science faculty member from Hyderabad secured a patent for an AI-driven innovation, “Leaf Disease Detection System Using Convolutional Neural Networks.”The patented system, which was the result of collaborative efforts by researchers from…
.Jaipur: A 28-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death with stones and sticks by a group of youths in Jaipur’s Sanganer Sadar area late Tuesday night following an argument over drinking outside his family’s shop.The deceased was identified as Sanju Sharma (28), a resident of Shiksha Sagar Colony in Govindpura. Sharma was engaged in the…
For many families, building a new home is a dream and for those who follow Vastu Shastra every decision with respect to direction and design is believed to impact peace, prosperity and health. Functionality and aesthetics are the main concerns of modern architecture. One of the most common mistakes homeowners commit is ignoring basic Vastu…
People up to the block-level can now file RTI applications online Gandhinagar: Filing Right to Information (RTI) applications in Gujarat has become significantly easier as the state’s online RTI portal has finally been extended to local civic bodies, collectorates, and police commissionerates. Moving beyond the offices of various departments located in the Gandhinagar secretariat, citizens…
The family of a 14-year-old girl, who burnt herself to death after being allegedly gangraped, has accused the Loni police of registering a case of ‘‘attempt to outrage her modesty’’ instead of one of rape. – sex ( child girl rape ) Varanasi: Mau Police on Saturday arrested one accused in connection with the alleged…
