Guwahati: President Droupadi Murmu awarded Major Bhargav Kalita with the Shaurya Chakra for exceptional gallantry in counter-terrorism operations at the Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-I) held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.Major Kalita of the Kumaon Regiment/50th Battalion, the Rashtriya Rifles, is the eldest son of Major Gen Bhaskar Kalita (retd). He has actively participated in…
Bengaluru: While leaving Krishnarajapuram railway station Wednesday afternoon after seeing off his wife, 32-year-old Vijay Kumar thought everything was fine. His wife, who had boarded MGR Chennai Central-Sainagar Shirdi Superfast Express, however, left behind a trolley bag at the station with jewellery worth Rs 5 lakh.The train left Krishnarajapuram at 3.55pm and headed towards Yelahanka….
Slow down on the road. That’s the first message of your day. The Moon and Saturn create a slightly tense rhythm, so you’ll need patience while commuting, crossing streets, or handling tools at work.There can be unnecessary tension in the air. Someone may push you into a debate, or you may receive bad news that…
Global stock markets advanced on Monday while oil prices fell sharply after the United States and Iran reached a tentative agreement to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes of easing inflationary pressures and restoring the flow of crude oil.The S&P 500 rose 1.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained…
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released the Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) 2026 preliminary answer key for both 3-year and 5-year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) courses. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now download the answer key PDF through the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.The preliminary answer key…
Panaji: The cabinet on Wednesday approved a Goa state library policy for the state for the first time. Chief minister Pramod Sawant said that the policy will be for a duration of 10 years and will cover all state-run libraries as well as those operated by schools and private institutions.“Under the directorate of art and…
Johnny Somali is facing more problems in South Korea after a second petition asking for “severe punishment” was reportedly filed against him. The streamer is currently appealing his six-month prison labor sentence, but the new petition could make his legal situation even worse. According to legal commentator Legal Mindset, the petition came from a different…
Thane: A special Pocso Court in Thane has convicted a 37-year-old teacher for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old student in 2019 during a “surprise test”, and sentenced him to three years of rigorous imprisonment.Such acts tarnish the sacred teacher-student bond, said special judge Ruby U Malvankar Kadam in the order on Tuesday. According to prosecution, the…
Russian President Vladimir Putin greet US President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff, centre left, Jared Kushner, second right and Josh Gruenbaum, the head of the Federal Acquisition (AP image) Josh Gruenbaum, a former adviser to Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, will no longer work with them on key foreign policy issues related to Russia-Ukraine or…
Chennai: A city-based NGO has moved the Madras high court seeking direction to the ECI to introduce an audio-enabled VVPAT system in all the polling stations for the forthcoming assembly election in Tamil Nadu.Refusing to entertain the plea moved by Nethrodaya, a public charitable trust working for the welfare of blind persons, the first bench…
