Picture for representation purpose only Pune: Four unidentified men allegedly thrashed a truck driver and his substitute driver in the early hours of Friday on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway near Lonavla and robbed them of cash and mobile phones collectively worth Rs20,000. The robbery took place when the duo was travelling to Bhiwandi from Kolhapur. A…
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Okar (Second from left) delivered a lecture titled ‘Environment – Rights or Duties Under the Constitution’ as part of the Rakesh Endowment Lecture Series organised in Chennai on Saturday. CHENNAI: Rivers, lakes, sea and water bodies are polluted in the name of religion. No religion bats for degradation…
The state govt last week notified RTI Rules, 2026 Mumbai: Seeking information under RTI Act in the state has now become costlier and will need to come with proof of citizenship. The state govt last week notified RTI Rules, 2026, which introduces sweeping changes affecting citizens, public authorities and the appeals process. Activists called them…
Gorakhpur: A candidate appearing in the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Examination was arrested after he was allegedly found using a mobile phone inside the exam centre in Gorakhpur on Monday.The accused has been identified as Ram Prakash Kumar, a resident of Belwariya village under Asthawan police station in Bihar’s Nalanda district.According to police, Ram…
NEW DELHI: India is closing long-standing gender gaps in education, with girls now outperforming boys on several fronts. The latest National Statistics Office (NSO) data shows that the transition remains uneven — from near parity in school enrolment to a gradual shift in higher education outcomes.The ‘women and men in India 2025’ report shows female…
Ben Stokes of England appeals successfully (Getty Images) Ben Stokes marked his return to England’s Test side in spectacular fashion, producing a tireless bowling display against New Zealand while entering one of the most exclusive clubs in Test cricket history.The England all-rounder became only the second player in the history of the longest format to…
Hyderabad: After a gap of a few years, Telangana govt has agreed to resume matching grants of nearly 50% for the over ₹1,250 crore funds released by the Finance Commission to gram panchayats in the state.The state’s matching grants would be released through Telangana State Finance Commission every month towards the salaries of multipurpose workers…
Burmese pythons have already earned a reputation as one of Florida’s most destructive invasive species, wiping out populations of native mammals and disrupting ecosystems across the Everglades. But scientists have now uncovered another surprising way these giant snakes may be changing the landscape. New research suggests the reptiles are unintentionally transporting seeds after eating fruit-consuming…
Nearly four decades after Veerana turned her into one of Bollywood’s most unforgettable cult figures, actress Jasmine Dhunna continues to remain one of the industry’s biggest mysteries. Now, filmmaker Deepak Ramsay has opened up about the actress’ sudden disappearance, revealing that even the Ramsay family no longer knows where she is.Jasmine became an overnight sensation…
Recently, Triumph Motorcycles revised its India lineup by reworking the engine capacity of its entry-level motorcycles to qualify for a lower tax slab. Following the update, select models in the brand’s modern classic range became more affordable, with some variants receiving notable cuts in their ex-showroom prices. However, the lower pricing may only be temporary….
