Riya is an actor, model, and entrepreneur, as per her Instagram bio Mumbai: A tense standoff unfolded at Shivaji Park during students’ protest on Wednesday as a police van loaded with detained students attempted to pull away—only for 27-year-old Rhiya Ahir to step directly into its trajectory, forcing the vehicle to a complete halt. “They…
A soft, soothing rhythm flows through the day for Taurus. The Moon favors calmness of mind and Venus, your planet of rule brings comfort and fulfillment. There may not be the roar of a storm but they will come into place in a soothing manner. Sometimes, that’s the best type of blessing.You’ll notice that people…
Mumbai: Sahar police registered an FIR against two bank agents for allegedly cheating a property seller and a prospective buyer in connection with a Rs 1.35 crore flat deal. Police said the accused opened a bank account in the buyer’s name without his permission, obtained a loan in his name, and opened an account in…
Ghaziabad: On Wednesday, one family in Vaishali mourned a son they believed was dead. They performed his ‘tehrvi’, garlanded his photograph and tried to make peace with loss.By Thursday morning, that grief had turned into disbelief. Girdhar Bisht (40), missing for over a month and presumed murdered, stepped out of an autorickshaw and walked back…
As Uttar Pradesh witnesses rapid urban expansion, the boundaries of cities and towns are continuously growing to accommodate rising populations and economic activity. Villages located on the urban fringe are increasingly being incorporated into municipal limits, while many Nagar Panchayats are being upgraded into Municipal Councils and Municipal Corporations. However, these newly urbanized areas often…
Mumbai: Mumbai University’s (MU) traditional revenue streams are shrinking, and on multiple fronts. An increasing number of colleges affiliated with the university are going autonomous, or breaking away entirely to form cluster and private universities, cutting off the recurring affiliation and examination fees they once contributed to the university’s revenue. The enrollment at the university’s…
Benchmark equity indices rebounded on Wednesday after two consecutive sessions of losses Benchmark equity indices rebounded on Wednesday after two consecutive sessions of losses, supported by positive global market trends and a decline in crude oil prices.The BSE Sensex climbed 443.97 points, or 0.58 per cent, to close at 76,922.64 after rising as much as…
Fazilka: A suspicious object resembling a bomb was discovered in a field on Thursday in Fazilka district near the India-Pakistan international border. According to reports, the incident occurred in the border village of Muhar Khiva. While a farmer was ploughing his field, a heavy, suspicious iron object resembling a bomb emerged from the ground. Recognising…
NEW DELHI: Teen pacer Ali Raza created history in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), becoming the youngest player from Pakistan to claim a hat-trick. The 18-year-old achieved the milestone during Match 32 for Peshawar Zalmi against Karachi Kings at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday.Raza’s sensational spell marked the first hat-trick of the season and also…
Navi Mumbai: Following a department-wise survey of existing buildings within its jurisdiction, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) declared 500 buildings dangerous under the category specified in Section 264 of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act. The NMMC issued notices to the respective cooperative housing societies to vacate buildings in the C-1 category, as per the…
