Rupee began Friday on a strong note, rising 65 paise to 95.20 against the US dollar in early trade, supported by falling global crude oil prices and indications from US President Donald Trump that a deal with Iran could be reached soon.According to forex traders, the currency also drew support from a weaker US dollar…
High summer temperatures in India, often exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, can affect multiple vehicle components, impacting performance, durability and overall condition. Prolonged exposure to heat can strain the engine, reduce battery life, increase tyre risks and accelerate wear in both mechanical and interior parts. The engine and cooling system are among the most affected. High…
Surat: Chowk Bazar police have arrested a 37-year-old RTI activist for allegedly extorting money from a manufacturer by threatening action against his ongoing construction project.The accused, Prashant Kachhadiya, had filed an RTI application with the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) against a four-storey building being constructed by the complainant, Mansukh Pansuriya, and allegedly demanded Rs 20…
Gorakhpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the state’s second flatted factory complex at the Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA) on Wednesday. Built at a cost of Rs 42.5 crore in Sector 13, the facility is aimed at boosting MSME growth and generating employment in the region. The plug-and-play industrial complex, spread over 2.68 acres,…
Bengaluru: While tobacco’s role in lung cancer has long been recognised, doctors are now warning of a growing burden of tobacco-related cancers affecting multiple organs, including the stomach, liver, kidneys, pancreas, head and neck, and blood.“Tobacco accounts for nearly 62% of cancers among Indian men and 33.2% among women. In Karnataka, about 40.4% of all…
Surat: In a rare display of resilience, 22-year-old BEd student Harshidhhi Patel appeared for her second-semester exam just hours after losing her mother, and later returned home to perform her last rites, balancing personal grief with unwavering resolve.The only child of her parents, Harshidhhi lit the funeral pyre of her mother, Gayatri, a police head…
Lucknow: UP govt will organize a three-day “Rashmirathi Festival” from April 24-26 at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow to mark the death anniversary of Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar.The event will feature three plays and one dance drama, said agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi during a press conference at Lok Bhavan on Saturday.The event is…
HYDERABAD: In a multi-state crackdown, Hyderabad police arrested 52 people – including 32 bank employees – for their alleged role in opening mule accounts linked to cybercrime. Cops claimed the bank officials were hand-in-glove with members of a cybercrime network involved in an over Rs 150 crore scam.Cops said the arrested bank officials were employed…
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation invites applications for 172 Sahayak Fireman posts with physical selection criteria details Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has announced recruitment for 172 Assistant Fireman posts under its fire services department, opening a pathway for candidates seeking municipal government employment in Gujarat. The notification outlines a structured selection process combining physical efficiency tests and educational…
SURAT: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state general secretary Manoj Sorathiya lost from Ward 4 in the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) elections, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in most wards, according to the latest trends as counting of votes was underway on Tuesday.Counting of votes for 120 seats across 30 wards in the…
