Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Thursday commuted to 30 years’ life imprisonment the death sentences of two men convicted in the 2013 kidnapping and murder of a Nashik district man aged 22. The HC bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande granted the relief to Chetan Pagare and Aman Jat, aged 25 and…
The deep Antarctic drill that pulled up air from a world long before humans. Image credit – Gemini Deep under East Antarctica, scientists are drilling into one of the oldest frozen records in the world. But the ice isn’t the only thing they seek. The air bubbles locked inside it hold many secrets. The Beyond…
Panaji: Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday said reservation for Scheduled Tribes should be in proportion to their population in the state. He added that the issue of ST political reservation in Goa is under consideration and will be taken up in the Rajya Sabha.Athawale chaired a review…
A 31-year-old man has been arrested and remanded to Maharashtra ATS custody till May 4 after two security guards were attacked at a construction site in Mira Road in the early hours of Monday, police said. MUMBAI: A 31-year-old man has been arrested and remanded to Maharashtra ATS custody till May 4 after two security…
New Delhi: Ahead of two major international summits in Delhi, traffic police are set to conduct a large-scale rehearsal between noon and 3 pm on Tuesday to test their movement and diversion plans across central Delhi and adjoining corridors. Commuters are expected to face at least 21 diversion points.India-Africa Forum Summit will be held from…
Fitkari (alum) is a naturally available mineral, which is used in Indian homes for daily purposes like purification of water, personal grooming and minor first aid. And it has a special meaning in traditional spiritual practices. Families have been using fitkari in symbolic rituals for generations, believing it brings positivity, protection and harmony.It has no…
The Indian Coast Guard held a state-level maritime search and rescue meeting to review emergency protocols with key agencies The Indian Coast Guard held a state-level maritime search and rescue meeting to review emergency protocols with key agencies The Indian Coast Guard held a state-level maritime search and rescue meeting to review emergency protocols with…
Pune: Over 95% of work has been completed at the new security hold area of the city airport, but passengers have to wait till late July or Aug for the facility to become operational.Pune airport director Santosh Dhoke said on Monday that important procurement and regulatory approvals were pending. “A requisition has been sent to…
TNNRajkot: Forest officials in Amreli district arrested two persons who allegedly harassed lions by chasing them, a video of the disturbing incident sparking outrage last week.The accused, identified as Shivraj Manjariya and Ranjit Vala, are residents of Nani Dhari village in Khambha taluka of the district. Both have been booked under various sections of the…
Ahmedabad: Marking World Book Day, Gujarat Vidyapith Library has started ‘Gyan Sanchay Mahotsav-2026′, a one-day book donation drive aimed at expanding its collection through public participation. This special event, held on April 23, invites the community to contribute to the institution’s legendary archives.The campaign encourages individuals, institutions and readers to donate books from personal, family…
