New Delhi: In the wake of recent fire incidents, Delhi govt has ordered fire audits of sensitive establishments such as schools, colleges, hospitals and night shelters, while also directing authorities to step up awareness campaigns and emergency preparedness measures across the city.At a high-level review meeting chaired on Monday by home minister Ashish Sood, senior…
Two men lost their lives in separate drunken assaults in T. Nagar within hours of each other (Representative image) CHENNAI: Two men were killed in separate drunken brawl assaults in T. Nagar that occurred within hours of each other. The Mambalam police arrested two suspects.In the first incident, Rajendran, 50, a housekeeping worker at Vijaya…
In this fast-moving world of today, the mind rarely rests. Thoughts beget thoughts. Work, family, phone alerts, worries, plans for the future, all continue to pull our attention in different directions. That’s why a large number of people worship Lord Buddha for mental clarity, focus and peace. The Lord Buddha’s teachings stem from the principles…
2006 Malegaon blast case (File Photo) MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Wednesday discharged four accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case and set aside a trial court order framing charges, including terror offences, against them.In their appeal, the quartet had sought the setting aside of a 2025 special NIA court order that framed 19 charges…
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat high court issued notices to CID Crime cybercell officials, the director general of police, folk singer Kirtidan Gadhvi, and three others on a petition by Jayesh Parmar alleging illegal detention and custodial torture over a commercial dispute complaint filed by the singer.Justice M R Mengdey sought replies by June 17 and directed…
Petrol and diesel prices stayed steady across major Indian cities on Friday, even as global crude oil prices witnessed a sharp surge, indicating no immediate impact on domestic fuel rates.The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) released a statement and said that there has been no revision in retail fuel prices, ensuring stability for consumers.The Centre on…
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s dominant win over Delhi Capitals was once again defined by Abhishek Sharma’s explosive batting and a disciplined bowling effort led by Eshan Malinga. However, DC skipper Axar Patel remained calm after the defeat, suggesting no immediate panic or changes to the XI despite the heavy loss.Speaking after the match, Axar backed…
Pune: Maharashtra’s battle against thalassemia is yielding results, with new cases seeing a steady decline over the last five years. State health department data reveal a consistent drop in new patients from 725 in 2021, 628 in 2022, 566 in 2023, 552 in 2024 to 458 in 2025.Experts and officials attribute this success to a…
Mohalil: The Sadar Kharar police have busted an organised gang accused of cheating people through a gambling-style “Dikri” scam and arrested six members. Police recovered Rs 25,000 in cash and three gold rings from the accused and are searching for two more suspects allegedly linked to the racket.The arrested accused have been identified as Maninder…
Mumbai: Observing that now-a-days flat owners “commonly” carry out alterations to cover open terraces or modify residential premises, the Bombay High Court this week directed Maharashtra government to come up with comprehensive guidelines to specify the types of permissible alterations in individual flats or buildings.“There cannot be two classes of citizens: those who obey the…
