Chennai: The city police registered at least 57 narcotics cases and arrested 94 people during a weeklong special anti-drug drive conducted across the city between July 5 and July 11.A total of 80.272kg of ganja, one gram of methamphetamine, 19g of heroin, 1,068 narcotic pills, 20g of ‘OG’ ganja, five mobile phones, ₹15,500 in cash,…
Public sector Indian Overseas Bank Chennai: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) on Thursday said its board has given the nod for the public sector lender to raise Rs 5,000 crore during the current financial year (2026-27).The board in its meeting approved the capital plan of the bank for raising equity capital to the extent of Rs…
Mapusa: Mopa Airport police on Monday arrested three men for allegedly posing as Naga sadhus and cheating a 59-year-old Pernem resident of cash and gold jewellery worth about Rs 1.2 lakh last week.Police arrested Narunath Parasnath Madari, 39, Dipaknath Suramnath Madari, 26, and Jannath Parasnath Madari, 26, after they were intercepted in Maharashtra’s Dhule district…
Relief comes like the first raindrops after heat waves. Today is your opportunity to release any tension or problems mentally; Moon supports comfort and family warmth, and Jupiter brings an easy flow into your day, helping you breathe easier while thinking more easily.You’ll enjoy time with family and friends. A social gathering or a family…
The second board examination marks the first year of CBSE’s new two-exam system for Class X Chennai: The nearly two-month delay in declaring the results of the CBSE Class X second board exam has left school heads upset, many of whom feel that the test was a failed attempt by the board.The CBSE introduced the…
Panaji: Goa has secured the 4th spot among 36 states and Union territories in Niti Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index 2026, scoring 53.1 overall and emerging as one of only five states nationally to be classified a “Top Performer” — those scoring above 50.The state also ranked first among seven city states and Union territories evaluated…
Shiv Sena’s Maval MP Shrirang Barne Pune: Maval MP Shrirang Barne of Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Friday claimed that some MLAs from Uddhav Thackeray’s party are keen on switching to their side. The much-speculated ‘operation tiger’ to engineer a second split in Uddhav’s party was executed earlier this week, but Barne claimed that discussions…
Vat Purnima is one of the most prominent festivals in Hindu religion. The day is considered highly auspicious that falls on Purnima tithi of shukla paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. On this sacred day, women observe strict fast from dawn to dusk for the longevity and well being of their husbands. In North India,…
Kolkata: Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has missed the second deadline — July 31 — to submit a draft report on the delimitation survey. On Friday, KMC commissioner and administrator Smita Pandey stated that the deadline would be further extended.Previously, the draft report was supposed to be submitted by July 27, following which the final report…
Kolkata: The West Bengal health dept has barred 11 blood banks from collecting blood at donation camps anywhere in the state till further orders. The dept had started an investigation against 11 blood banks accused of severe irregularities, including illegally selling blood collected in West Bengal to other states.“Till the time the investigation process in…
