Vadodara/Ahmedabad: After making global headlines for slowing ships in the Persian Gulf during the Strait of Hormuz crisis, barnacles—tiny shell-covered marine creatures that cling to rocks and ship hulls—are now exposing alarming levels of microplastic pollution along Gujarat’s coastline.A study by researchers from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU) and the Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) has…
Bengaluru: A 56-year-old businessman fell victim to a financial fraud right inside his commercial establishment. The Rajajinagar resident was duped out of Rs 81,000 by a conman posing as an official from digital payments company Paytm.The victim, Ramesh SR, operates a juice shop in Rajajinagar II Block. The incident unfolded during evening peak business hours…
Firefighters try to control a fire that broke out in bushes near Rajghat Depot in New Delhi on April 12, 2026 New Delhi: Delhi Fire Services (DFS) is facing a serious manpower crunch, with nearly 80% of its fire station officer posts lying vacant.Against a sanctioned strength of 90 station officers, only 18 positions are…
Shreyas Iyer continued an unusual streak of success ahead of India’s fourth T20I against England on Thursday, winning his sixth consecutive toss as captain to equal Virat Kohli for the second-longest run by an Indian skipper in T20Is.Iyer’s remarkable run now leaves him just one toss win away from matching MS Dhoni‘s record of seven…
BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. (IANS photo) NEW DELHI: BJP leader and former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Wednesday claimed he was aware of alleged misuse and theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, but said he was not in a position to disclose details at present.Speaking to reporters at his…
Five trucks used for illegal mining were seized during the enforcement drive in Shamtu area on Wednesday Five vehicles involved in illegal mining were caught and challaned Panchkula: Deputy commissioner Satpal Sharma conducted a surprise inspection to step up action against illegal mining and overloading in the district.During the check in the Shamtu area Wednesday,…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Sunday condemned the attack on a commercial vessel carrying Indian crew members off Oman coast, calling the continuing attacks on commercial shipping in the Middle East “deeply worrisome”.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in a statement, said that 10 of the 11 Indian nationals on board were rescued, while…
Keep your cards close today. Mercury is your ruler. is in trouble and hidden opposition is in full swing, so not everyone in your life deserves an opportunity to be a part of your plans.You might feel that someone is watching and comparing or waiting for you to fall. It could be at the workplace,…
Wife, in-laws kill subedar over ‘extramarital affair’ Hyderabad: An Army subedar, P Kumar Goud, 50, was bludgeoned to death allegedly by his wife and in-laws at his house in Military Colony in Medak town on June 7, following a confrontation over his suspected extramarital affairs.The subedar’s wife Padma, her parents and brother were produced before…
Pisces Horoscope Today, May 14, 2026: Check your bank messages, review subscriptions, and plan next week’s expensesA family mood surrounds you like a soft breeze. There will always be celebrations or social gatherings to attend where you’ll feel included and appreciated. Even if you prefer staying home alone, people will call and send messages so…
