Mapusa: Anjuna police have registered a criminal case against a Mumbai-based couple for allegedly cheating a Siolim resident of Rs 85.5 lakh on the promise of lucrative business returns.The FIR was registered on Friday on a complaint by 40-year-old Megha Gupta. Police identified the accused as Sancket Kamdar and Heena Kamdar, residents of Vile Parle…
Court directs Telangana govt to file counter on police recruitment Hyderabad: Telangana high court on Tuesday directed the state govt to file a detailed counter in response to a public interest litigation seeking to fill vacancies in the police department.The bench comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin, while taking note of…
Pakistan’s widening crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) draws international attention. (Photo: ANI) A British national was killed during clashes between protesters and Pakistani security forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), while another Briton has been detained in the region for more than two months, The Guardian reported.According to the report, Mohammad Akhtar, 50, a resident of…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seen wearing an Arsenal-inspired thobe during an Eid al-Adha celebration in the Bronx, New York/ Image: X Zohran Mamdani celebrated Eid al-Adha in the Bronx wearing a custom Arsenal-inspired thobe, combining his long-standing support for the English football club with traditional Eid attire during a public appearance alongside…
Jaipur: The state govt has postponed the reservation lottery for wards under Panchayati Raj institutions at the district and sub-division level by a month, with the exercise now rescheduled for Sept 17 and 18, respectively. The lottery was earlier scheduled for Aug 17 and 18. The reservation lottery for wards of 309 urban local bodies…
Kawasaki India has announced new offers on the Versys-X 300, making its entry-level adventure touring motorcycle more affordable. The company is offering cash discounts on both the MY25 and MY26 versions, along with complimentary accessories worth up to Rs 46,000 for a limited period.As part of the latest scheme, the MY25 Kawasaki Versys-X 300 is…
Kolkata: A drop in water distribution from the Tallah treatment plant has disrupted supply to different blocks in Salt Lake, forcing residents to buy water from tankers.BMC officials claimed the problem was not on the part of the civic body but that the supply from the Tallah treatment plant was low. An official said they…
Ludhiana: A steady heatwave forces locals to choose between soaring electricity bills and the exhausting afternoon sun.This industrial city braces for an intensifying heatwave as daytime temperatures have hit the 40°C mark for the second time this year, with forecasters warning of even harsher conditions to come. The mercury rose sharply on Wednesday under intense…
Dibrugarh: The Sivasagar Municipal Board conducted a large-scale cleaning drive at the historic Borpukhuri, also known as the Sivasagar Tank, in Sivasagar town on Wednesday, ahead of the monsoon season.Workers and civic personnel deployed by the municipal board cleared accumulated silt, aquatic weeds, plastic waste and other debris from the lake and its surrounding areas….
A deadly flash flood in Nepal’s Rasuwa district has left at least eight people dead, with 105 Indians among hundreds reported missing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah and offered India’s help with rescue and relief efforts after the floods. The US has reportedly asked Ukraine to pause strikes on…
