Pune: Cabinet minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil on Thursday accused the Nashik police of turning a blind eye to initial complaints against astrologer Ashok Kharat.The senior BJP member claimed that nobody dared to take action against Kharat because of the political backing he received.Following Kharat’s arrest, names of several politicians linked to the astrologer have cropped…
United flight diverted, passengers evacuated via emergency slides in Pittsburgh A United Airlines flight bound for New York was forced to make an emergency diversion to Pittsburgh International Airport on Saturday after the crew reported a possible security threat onboard.According to The Guardian, Flight 2092 had taken off from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and was…
Pune: Several housing societies in Pimpri Chinchwad have approached the civic body, demanding strict action against developers who have allegedly failed to provide water supply despite giving written undertakings to do so.Residents cited recent directives from the divisional commissioner, which warned of legal consequences for builders who fail to honor their commitments to provide water…
Joe Rogan’s appearance at the White House alongside Donald Trump has raised eyebrows, after the MAGA podcast host joined the president during the signing of an executive order focused on psychedelic drug research for mental health treatment.Rogan was present in the Oval Office right behind the POTUS on Saturday as Trump signed a measure aimed…
DM Medha Roopam at a meeting with health department officials and hospital representatives on Saturday Hospitals have been asked to deploy mobile medical vans in industrial clusters, conduct eye examinations, distribute spectacles to those in need, and facilitate treatment for conditions such as cataract DM Medha Roopam at a meeting with health department officials and…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sharpened his attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the women’s reservation bill, alleging that the party opposed greater political representation for women and worked against the passage of the 33 per cent quota bill.Addressing a rally in Bengal’s Bankura, PM Modi said, “The women of Bengal…
New Delhi: The Delhi forest department has floated a tender for anti-termite treatment using lindane, a banned pesticide, at Central Ridge, where it is developing theme-based “special forests”.Experts have raised concerns over the move, noting that the presence of termites is a natural and healthy indicator in forest ecosystems. They warned that the use of…
More than three dozen Democrats supported a resolution introduced in the US Senate by Bernie Sanders to block arms sales to Israel.The move signals growing unease within the party over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the ongoing war with Iran. The Senate voted on two separate resolutions seeking to halt the sale of bulldozers…
Ludhiana: In a significant move toward urban sustainability, the municipal corporation (MC) has initiated the process to secure the prestigious “Water+” tag for Ludhiana. The civic body issued a public notice on Wednesday seeking objections from residents, providing a 15-day window for registration. Following the completion of this statutory process, the MC may be declared…
Bengaluru: Even though gold prices have eased from recent highs, demand in the run-up to Akshaya Tritiya (which falls on Sunday) remained subdued in the city, with jewellers reporting a 25% drop in bookings as buyers held back amid volatility and global uncertainty due to the West Asia conflict.After rising sharply to nearly Rs 15,000…
