NEW DELHI: India’s double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker on Monday said she has made key equipment changes ahead of the Asian Games and World Championships, hoping the adjustments will improve her medal prospects at the two major events.After a patchy 2025 season, Manu revealed she has switched back to her old Pardini Armi pistol for…
Jaipur: Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd (RRECL) has invited bids for 201 MW of grid-connected solar projects to power public health engineering department (PHED) water-supply connections under the Virtual Net Metering (VNM) framework.Issued on June 12, the tender marks the first phase of a 500 MW programme aimed at reducing electricity costs for one of…
Chandigarh: Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, whose premises were raided by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) recently, on Monday said he had not spoken with defector Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha for the past six-eight months, while asserting he would continue to be with AAP.Replying to a question if he would quit AAP, Arora said, “I am…
CHENNAI: A rare metal trident with Bhadrakali, a stone idol of Nandi and a six-headed stone idol of Skandha-Karthikeya (Subramanya) — these three antique idols and artefacts stolen from various temples in Thanjavur and Thiruvarur taluks in Tamil Nadu are set to be returned from Australia.The idols, dating back to the 12th century, were identified…
Screengrab from video of FSUI seeking help & action (Credit: FSUI) The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) on Saturday called for assistance after an officer on a vessel off Oman Coast passed away. two days ago. The union body called for help, repatriation and action for the deceased Second Officer on MT Celestial“35-year-old Second…
As preparations for the new academic year gather pace, Delhi University has introduced a comprehensive set of campus safety measures to curb ragging and misconduct. The directives include stricter monitoring of student spaces, faculty mentorship for newcomers, dedicated disciplinary officers, confidential complaint channels and mandatory adherence to UGC anti-ragging norms across all institutions. With thousands…
MUMBAI: Thirty-three years after the Mumbai serial blasts, three properties linked to one of the masterminds, Tiger Memon, including his Mahim office that was set on fire during the 1992-93 communal riots, were put up for auction on Tuesday. The auction saw multiple bidders, but the results have not been declared.The auction was carried out…
PANAJI: Thirteen-year-old Rueisha Kharsel, a Class IX student of St Anthony’s high school, Guirim, died on the ground after being struck by a hockey ball during school training on Thursday.It was the last day of school before summer vacations kicked off and the students were keen to continue with their training sessions in preparation for…
Panaji: The Bombay high court on Tuesday asked the director of panchayats to formulate within eight weeks a record retention policy in larger public interest. The policy will specify the duration within which all documentary and electronic records of panchayats across Goa are required to be retained.The court passed the order in a petition filed…
Palanpur: Banaskantha police seized charas worth Rs 34.5 lakh, a country-made pistol and 16 live cartridges from a Bihar man travelling by bus to Patan.As part of intensified checking because of local body elections, police stopped a private bus at the Amirgadh check post on Friday. They allegedly found 13.78kg of charas and weapons in…
