NEW DELHI: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted a major international drug trafficking network and seized captagon, a highly addictive psychotropic substance used by Islamic State operatives in West Asia, which gave it the name, ‘jihadi drug’. This is India’s first-ever seizure of captagon.The mega operation resulted in the arrest of a Syrian national, Alabras…
New Delhi: A month after the fire incident at Hauz Rani in Malviya Nagar, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has inspected 6,436 health trade establishments, found 84 operating without a fire No Objection Certificate (NOC), issued 285 challans, 245 show-cause notices and 240 closure notices, but sealed only 33 premises.The health department has now directed…
Gorakhpur: In a significant boost to its research and innovation profile, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT), Gorakhpur, received patent for green technology aimed at treating industrial wastewater and promoting sustainable chemical processes, the university informed.The patent was awarded to MMUT for invention titled ‘Chitosan–ZSM-5 Biocomposite Photocatalyst’, under the guidance of Prof Rajesh Kumar…
Chandigarh: Keeping in view the rising temperatures across the state, the Punjab health department is taking proactive steps to prevent, mitigate and manage the impacts of extreme heat.Heat-wave conditions have been reported in Punjab, with a yellow alert issued till April 24. A gradual rise of 3-4℃ in maximum temperatures is likely till April 25,…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Monday said the protesters detained during the Cockroach Janata Party’s march to Parliament were not students and that their identities were being verified.A senior officer, requesting anonymity, told news agency PTI that Delhi Police had initiated the process of registering FIRs in connection with the clashes, damage to police vehicles…
NEW DELHI: The Tri-Nation A Series clash between India A and Sri Lanka A in Dambulla on Monday had everything a cricket fan could ask for — drama, controversy, confusion and a thrilling Super Over finish. Just when Sri Lanka A appeared to be cruising to victory, India A struck twice in the final over…
Mumbai: While MahaRERA has issued show-cause notices to 9,177 housing projects across Maharashtra and imposed penalties of over Rs 15 crore for failing to update their quarterly progress reports (QPRs), questions are being raised about the regulator’s ability to scrutinise disclosures made by developers and monitor compliance with provisions of the Real Estate (Regulation and…
Three Indians injured after drone strike sparks fire at Fujairah oil zone in UAE NEW DELHI: Three Indian nationals were injured on Monday after a fire broke out at the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone (FOIZ) in the United Arab Emirates following a drone strike originating from Iran.Authorities in Fujairah confirmed that the blaze was triggered…
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has started the online registration process for recruitment to multiple Group A and Group B posts today, July 11, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora.According to the official notification, the last date to submit the online application…
Pune: Pedestrians and motorists across the city are facing increasing safety risks as the civic administration has failed to reinstall speed breakers removed months ago for an international cycling event.The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) had levelled speed breakers along approximately 35 km of road stretches to facilitate the race earlier this year. However, many of…
