File photo of Nahargarh sanctuary Jaipur: Rajasthan govt has begun preparing scientific Zonal Master Plans (ZMPs) for the Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) of 13 protected areas to ensure development around national parks and wildlife sanctuaries remains environmentally sustainable.The department of environment and climate change is preparing the plans using Geographic Information System (GIS)-based mapping to identify…
Jennifer Nettles described witnessing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding as a “super special” experience, calling it an honour to be part of their journey.Image credit (Instagram) Jennifer Nettles reflected on witnessing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s wedding celebration, describing the experience as deeply meaningful. The 51-year-old vocalist spoke about the significance of attending the…
A Supreme Court order last Sept made TET compulsory for all teachers, including those already employed Pune: Barely weeks after the NEET paper leak sparked nationwide outrage, the Maharashtra State Examination Council (MSCE) on Saturday postponed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 after police uncovered an alleged question paper leak just a day before the…
A 13-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulty while swimming at a reservoir in West Yorkshire during the Bank Holiday heatwave, police confirmed on Tuesday.Emergency services rushed to Leadbeater Dam on Lumb Lane in Halifax at around 3.20pm on Monday after reports that the teenager was struggling in the water. The boy was later…
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into alleged theft from Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi temple donation boxes has led to eight arrests and the recovery of over ₹79 lakh. Picture: Champat Rai (R) , Tinnu Yadav (L) AYODHYA: CCTV footage examined during the SIT probe allegedly captured Manish Yadav, one of the eight accused arrested, stealing…
Hisar: In a dramatic protest against delayed crop compensation and insurance claims, farmers from Daiyar village in Fatehabad district on Monday marched 37 km to the district headquarters in a half-clad state, alleging official apathy despite severe crop losses.The farmers, who have been protesting in their village for the past five days, said the symbolic…
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said BJP govt at the Centre was showing haste in pushing through the women reservation bill as it wants to avoid ‘quota within quota’ that it would be forced to give if the bill was passed post the current census and caste…
Mumbai: A 39-year-old jogger suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a pet Rottweiler while jogging along Carter Road in Bandra (West) on Monday, prompting police to book the dog’s owner and handler. The victim of Santacruz (West), underwent surgery for injuries to his private parts and is currently recuperating in hospital.According to victim’s complaint,…
Noida: A special Pocso court has sentenced a man to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment and imposed a cumulative fine of Rs 80,000 for aggravated penetrative sexual assault of his minor niece and nephew. The court convicted him under multiple provisions of IPC and the Pocso Act, awarding sentences on three counts, with the maximum term…
Hyderabad: A 35-year-old woman died on Saturday morning when her saree got caught in a machine at a garment factory in Jeedimetla, crushing her neck and chest.According to the Jeedimetla police, the deceased, Kushbu Devi, was a daily-wage worker at SR Bright Industries in TSSIC Colony. Her husband, Rajukumar Paswan, also worked there as a…
